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- Hormone Dysfunction: What the Public Doesn't Know - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Donna F. Smith, Ph.D., N.D., C.C.N.Reading the comments at www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2008/05/16/normal/, made me both sad and angry for all the people who are suffering because of being mislead by well-meaning, but uninformed experts when it comes to hormone balance. What I will share with you has been the result of ...
Views: 4256(2 votes) - Breast Cancer Prevention: The Fiber Link - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerTwo years ago my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I can still recall the feeling driving home after admitting her for a surgical procedure to remove a lump from her breast. What was the test results going to show? Did the cancer move into the lymphatic nodes under her arm? I was in a ...
Views: 1419 - Finally...a Diet that DOES Work - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Jill FlemingAs a Registered Dietitian who has specialized in weight loss solutions for the past 17 years, I have always steered my clients away from "diets". They always seem to be overly restrictive and short-term plans. Unfortunately, most people who want to lose weight are drawn to diets because they ...
Views: 4175(2 votes) - Feeding the Chakras: 7 Steps to Nourishing Body, Mind, and Soul - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Deanna MinichEating is a powerful act filled with the potential for healing or harm. After all, we eat several thousands of pounds every year and interface with food and eating on an average of 200 times per day. There are probably not too many activities more integral to our survival than eating – and as a ...
Views: 4603(2 votes) - Creating Your Healthy Life - Whole Foods & EFA's - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Pamela HeyenRight up into the early 1900's, just about all diseases were infectious in nature, for example; diphtheria, typhoid, smallpox, pneumonia, black plague, tuberculosis, etc. With our progression as a civilization the way our food and farming is processed has changed and new diseases have begun to ...
Views: 1284 - New Detox Recipes for Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Heather MullinDid you know that of the 58,000 high animal species on the planet we are the only ones that denature our food by multi-level processing and then cooking? Modern human technology has made it possible to manufacture substitutes to most of the ingredients of life, and huge amounts of energy and ...
Views: 724 - Newly Discovered Nutrients Significantly Impact Overall Health of 98 Percent - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesToday, we are living in a society riddled with disease, illness, and disorders, and many of these are a result of a malfunctioning immune system. In fact, just about everybody seems to have a condition or disease that they are being treated for, even children. This was not the case just a decade ...
Views: 1462 - Hudor: The Miracle Substance - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you heard of hudor? Its effects overshadow even the most potent ancient Chinese herbs. Its healing capabilities outperform wonder drugs from deep in the Amazonian rain forest. It holds the key to countless health benefits and wellness miracles. Hudor can make your nails stronger, hair ...
Views: 2432 - Minerals: Our Connection to Mother Earth - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOur bodies are literally made from earth. Have you ever really thought about that? Every speck that is currently your physical body was once either water from the earth or the very ground that we walk on. What’s more, the stuff that you are made of today will one day be part of the earth again. ...
Views: 2165 - Eye Disease and Nutrition: Has the Fringe Become the Cutting Edge - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesImagine not being able to see the face of a grandchild, watch television, or be able to tell what time it is. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness for Americans over the age of sixty-five and affects as many as fifteen million people in the United States ...
Views: 1005 - The Yeast-Fungus Link to Most Modern Diseases - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs a lifelong student and advocate of natural healing and alternative medicine, I have read, studied, and tried almost every diet ever published. But the diet I found to have by far the most power to heal is called the yeast-free diet. This is the diet that cleans, renews, and restores the ...
Views: 5971 - Acid Blockers and Malnutrition: Your Prescription for Osteoporosis, Visual Disturbances, Heart Disease, Dementia, and So Much Mo - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAcid blockers or proton inhibitors range from the mild antacids, which neutralize stomach acid, to the powerful proton pump inhibitors that prevent stomach cells from producing stomach acid. We know them as the little purple pill, Nexium®, Pepcid®, Aciphex®, Protonix®, or as calcium supplements, ...
Views: 1951 - We Are Responsible for Our Health and Our Disease - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Kathy OddeninoDisease is a devastating surprise for most people, which can totally change our lives and the lives of our family members. It seems to simply appear without warning to turn us from a healthy human being into a ravaged and sick human being. Because disease can strike without conscious warning ...
Views: 7886 - Please ‘release’ me, let me go… - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonAs I sat down to write this article, that famous song by Engelbert Humperdinck kept running through my head (hence the name of the title). How appropriate, I thought, as this is exactly what needs to happen when we get a build up of toxins in our bodies. Nowadays, we live in a society with ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Eat Well to Feel Well - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Sean BarkerEat well to feel well. Sounds like a pretty simple formula doesn't it? I firmly believe people continue to underestimate the vital importance of proper nutrition. If you want to look a certain way, you have to eat a certain way, it really is that simple. Especially if building lean muscle mass ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - EveryBody Is Unique - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesConsider the fact that no one fingerprint is alike. It’s amazing to think that no one in the entire world will ever share your same fingerprint. Your fingerprint is your identification, your unique marking, your signature. Just as your fingerprint is one of a kind, so is the rest of you. No one ...
Views: 5642 - The Secret Link between Nutrition and Behavior: Addressing Intolerance to Food and Your Mood - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you find yourself feeling unwell and can’t figure out why, you may be suffering from a food intolerance. Unexplained fatigue and tiredness as well as brain fogginess, which make it difficult to concentrate or remember, can be linked to eating a food that doesn’t agree with your body. Food ...
Views: 2229(1 vote) - Nutrition Strategies to Turbo-Charge Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThis article is not about a new miracle pill that melts the fat off your body. The best strategy of fat loss is to earn it. Forget about any shortcuts and quick fixes—they do more damage than good. The first step in earning a lean and tight body is to consume five to six small meals per day. ...
Views: 755 - What Is in Our Foods? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesNever, no never does nature say one thing and wisdom another. —Johann Christolph The influence of nutrition exceeded that of any other health measure, including medical intervention. —Thomas McKeown We all will agree that our health is the most important aspect of our success in all areas of ...
Views: 709 - Protect Your Cells with Antioxidants - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesGood health starts at the cellular level. For the body to be healthy, cells must be healthy, and to be healthy, cells need nourishment and protection. Nourishment is provided by nutrients, and protection is dependent on a variety of factors such as your immune system, the nutrients that make up ...
Views: 777 - Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt’s everywhere. Is this media frenzy funded by Hershey’s or Mars? Or could it be true? There is a type of chocolate that really is good for you! The headlines read, dark chocolate increases energy and reduces chronic fatigue; a natural way to enhance mood and mental clarity; reduces the risk of ...
Views: 735 - Going Organic: Why the Big Fuss? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesSomeone once said, “I don’t believe that paying extra for organic food will benefit anybody but those who sell it.” There are a lot of people out there who are opposed to buying or eating organic food. I do not know why, but it is possible that the main reason is that it is hard to change; ...
Views: 899 - Wheatgrass Juice Proves to Be a True Gift for Health - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Eryn PaigeWheatgrass juice is growing in popularity as more and more people learn about this true wonder of nature. In fact, it is the only vegetation located on the planet that will entirely support a healthy animal from birth to a prime old age, according to the brilliant research scientist Dr. ...
Views: 919 - How Your Brain Reacts to Food Can Predict Your Weight - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Monika KleinI often focus my articles on lifestyle and your psychology; however, today I’m wanting to take perhaps a more technical approach regarding our brain and weight. Did you know that it’s not just your eyes and nose that react to “Yummy” foods—it’s also your brain? For example, drinking a milkshake ...
Views: 1106 - Delectably Healthy Meal Makeovers - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Jacqueline GomesYou love your grandmother’s stuffing – but her recipe calls for one pound sausage, one stick of butter and three eggs! These ingredients will raise the fat and calories of any dish. Most recipes can tolerate a healthy renovation without affecting the overall taste and quality of the meal. Here's ...
Views: 1016 - 5 Foods Men Should Be Eating - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerYou may think you're eating healthy. But are you eating these 5 must have foods for men? These 5 foods will make sure you are on your way to living a long and healthy life so you can be the strong dad you need to be to keep up with your family. 1. Tomatoes - This plump red FRUIT provides a ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - 5 Foods Men Should Be Eating - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerYou may think you're eating healthy. But are you eating these 5 must have foods for men? These 5 foods will make sure you are on your way to living a long and healthy life so you can be the strong dad you need to be to keep up with your family. 1. Tomatoes - This plump red FRUIT provides a ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - Nutritional Supplements: When Do I Need Them? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Darren O ConnellNutritional deficiency, you would think in these modern times that we would not have nutritional deficiency, yet with the advent of fast, high fat, and processed foods, our bodies are paying for our need for convenience. While nutritional supplements should not be considered the remedy to a poor ...
Views: 1097 - Fermented Foods - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWhen we think of the word “fermentation” the first thing that usually pops into mind are images of beer and wine. However, fermented nutrients are also important for good health. Fermentation has been an important part of food preparation for centuries and numerous medical and scientific ...
Views: 2657(2 votes) - Save Our Kids…And Save Ourselves - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Tara HoffmanAlthough nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight, 83 percent of us say our eating habits are very healthy or somewhat healthy, according to a Thomson Medstat survey. Only 3 percent of Americans characterized their eating habits as “not at all healthy.” OH REALLY? Then why are we and ...
Views: 716 - Post-Workout is the Time For Building Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerYour body is like a sponge after a hard workout. Most nutrients you consume get soaked up by your body for energy replenishment and muscle repair. To maximize muscle glycogen stores, carbohydrate rich foods should be consumed immediately after exercising. To maximize muscle glycogen stores, ...
Views: 1295 - Healthy Food Ideas to Stay Fit - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf your training hard in the gym and looking to build muscle, lose body fat, or all of the above; you realize how important it is to feed your body the right healthy food at the right times. Then people say, "I don't have time to cook 4-6 times a day!" Well, with the right amount of planning, ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Irradiation of Food : A Solution for the Nuclear Waste Problem? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Merry BattlesYou can't find a place for your nuclear waste. So you want to put it in my body. Well, I won't eat it! For almost 70 years we have been told that radiation is deadly poison, to avoid it at any cost, that it causes cancer and other horrible diseases and NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN IT IS ...
Views: 1167 - Create Better Health Naturally with Cultured Foods - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Beverly HartsfieldDaily intake of cultured foods and fermented probiotic liquids is a natural way to create good health. Cultured foods like kefir, cultured vegetables and naturally fermented probiotic liquids contain beneficial bacteria for the colon along with essential enzymes, vitamins and minerals. A ...
Views: 1069 - Simple Tips to Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Julie BarrosHealthy eating has become one of the latest trends with many organic stores and products now available. However, eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to shop at a specialty store or opt for bland foods. You can learn to eat right with the foods at your local grocery store. These tips will get ...
Views: 1151 - Are There Health Benefits to Taking Nutritional Supplements? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Harold WisharatIn a perfect world, we could get all the nutrients that our body requires in the food that we eat. In reality, being the busy people we are today, with fast foods and readily prepared meals that are available, in most cases, we are NOT getting the nutrients to maintain a healthy body. Instead, ...
Views: 478 - Vitamin D and Its Importance for Health - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Knut HoltVitamin D is a group of fat-soluble substances (calciferols) of which the most important are D2 and D3.The liver and kidneys convert vitamin D to the active form called calcitriol that is used to regulate many processes in the body. The best natural source of vitamin D (D3) is fat fish. The ...
Views: 981 - Becoming A Vegetarian - Am I Eating Enough Protein? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Janet Gomez"Am I eating enough protein, especially as I want to move towards becoming a vegetarian?" According to the World Health Organization we need a maximum of 10-15% protein in our daily diet. (This is, for example, the equivalent of 27 - 45 grams for a woman weighing 60 kg). This is not a large ...
Views: 564 - Killer Weight Loss Tips Courtesy of the Devil - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jayson HunterAll you have to do is search the internet and you will find the next great weight loss tip. Some of the information is great and some of it is really bad. How do you know the difference though? All you want to do is lose weight and fast. You like many others may be desperate to lose weight and ...
Views: 689 - Super Foods = Leafy Greens High in Magnesuim - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Deb BixlerSome of my favorite foods are the leafy greens. Deep dark leafy greens are considered by many to be a super food due to the high density of nutrients and antioxidants. Kale, spinach, carrot tops, Swiss chard, basil and other leafy greens are a powerhouse of nutrients. They are especially high ...
Views: 1883 - Why Your Body May Be Too Acidic and How to Fix It - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Jen BodaAll of us strive for balance in our daily lives, our emotions, our habits-and yet balance can be difficult to achieve in the modern world. The same is true with the biochemical system in our bodies. Just like every other carbon based life form on the planet, the human bloodstream maintains a PH ...
Views: 10804(2 votes) - Go for “The Raw Burn!” - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Karen KnowlerIt is not uncommon for me to hear people say, "I do feel better on raw food, but I don't feel quite as amazing as I expected to feel. Where is all this energy I'm supposed to have?" There can, of course, be a multitude of reasons for not feeling as good as you could, and way more than we can go ...
Views: 661 - Treat Your Body Right with Natural Sweeteners - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Stephanie SmallYou may have read my article discussing the effects of sugar on your body and emotions. You’ve also discovered the perils of artificial sweeteners. You may have even perused a few of the recipes for low glycemic index treats, hoping to indulge in a little dessert with the least amount of ...
Views: 516 - The Lost Art of Chewing - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Stephanie SmallPicture this scenario: work runs late, you have to get to the dry cleaners before they close, and you’re starving. So you grab the nearest burrito and inhale it without pausing as you weave through traffic, cursing the surrounding drivers who don’t know how badly you need that pair of pants for ...
Views: 556 - The True Joy of Eating - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Nelson TanEating is supposed to be a pleasurable experience, but in this day and age of the 21st century, our pace of life has grown to a point where we simply rush through our food and not pay particular attention to what we are filling our stomach with. All sorts of health problems like obesity and ...
Views: 993 - Nutrition as a Key Element in Preventing Cancer - by Nutrient rich foods have long been associated with cancer treatment, with mounting evidence about the effect these foods have on disease prevention and reversal. Food Matters, an online nutritional information website, has this month launched its Cancer Learning Program.
The learning program ...
Views: 1266 - The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsThe human body is a very complex system. It is a whole much larger than the sum of its parts. And most importantly, all of the parts work together in synergy, and all depend on one another for proper function. Being but one element in this complex system, calcium needs many other nutrients to ...
Views: 1346 - Multivitamin = Better Health? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Laura GarrettTrying to incorporate healthier lifestyle changes often brings into question multivitamin use -- Should you take a daily multivitamin? Which of the many choices on the market is right for you? Fact is most Americans fall short of consuming many of the recommended nutrients necessary to maintain ...
Views: 1785 - Life’s All About Balance - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWhen we think of the word balance, images that come to mind may be of a gymnast on a balance beam, a set of weighing scales or someone falling because they “lost their balance”. Balance, to me, is essential to our health and well-being. When we have balance in our lives, we hold the key ...
Views: 1266 - 7 Astonishing Health Facts About Iodine - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Ellen DavisThe rate of iodine intake in the United States has fallen by about 50% in the past 40 years. In 1971, Americans were consuming about 630 micrograms per day. By 1984, that amount had fallen to about 300 micrograms per day. Some say the reduction was related to changes in iodine usage in the dairy ...
Views: 1289 - 6 Ways to Avoid Processed Foods - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Ellen DavisFood processing companies have one goal and that is to make as much money as possible. This is understandable; why else start a business? The problem for consumers is that this goal of making money supersedes all other moral decisions. Instead of providing health supporting products that are ...
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