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- Nutmeg oil and mild hypnotic properties and aphrodisiac - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyNutmeg powder has been a valued product for centuries. The Chinese were the first to recognize the medicinal qualities of nutmeg, and Indonesians were the first to smell and expand your consciousness. The natives used to hallucinate, but when used in extreme amounts they found could be fatal. ...
Views: 2176 - Special Diet Advice When You Are Lactose Intolerance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Keith GarrowLactose intolerance is a painful condition currently estimated to affect up to 15% of the population. There are many sufferers who may not be aware that they have this condition. For anyone unaware of the nature of their problem, the will not know about the need to adhere to a special diet in ...
Views: 2176 - Move Over Fish Oil – Vegans Bring In The Spirulina - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimFor all those vegans (and non-vegans) out there who are hesitant to supplement with fish oil there’s an even better solution for you. It’s called spirulina and it is one of the most incredible foods our planet has to offer. Spirulina is a blue-green algae. Spirulina usually grows in waters of ...
Views: 2172 - BarleyLife Is The Ideal Fast Food - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Joanne JacksonAccording to Wikipedia.org: “Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly…typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a packaged form for take-out/take-away.” Fast ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - Sugar: Poison in Your Bloodstream - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Cory CouillardType 2 Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. The purpose of this column is to become a proactive health consumer. Proactive health consumers become well educated about common conditions that we face throughout life. I often hear patients say, “I’m ...
Views: 2166(2 votes) - How You Can Be Lighter But Still Fatter - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was chatting with one of my personal training clients about these body transformation programmes and fast weight loss programmes. She told me she had been comparing her results to her friends. Her friend had lost two stone by just drinking shakes and eating bars and she had only lost a stone ...
Views: 2164 - Anti Aging Amino Acids Can Reverse Aging - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from priya gillAnti aging amino acids are the building blocks of proteins in the human body. Amino acids are crucial for the growth and maintenance of the body. They build cells, repair tissues, form antibodies and take part in the formation of nucleoproteins. Indirectly, a proper balance of amino acids in the ...
Views: 2163 - Top Diabetes Diet Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full diabetes, typically in 6 months to 2 years time. ...
Views: 2162 - The “Indigestible” Food Your Gut Needs To Thrive – Prebiotics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou eat to feed your cells and nourish your body . . . but did you know that when it comes to your health, you need to feed your non-human cells as well? What?! Here’s a startling fact . . . you’re not entirely human. In fact your body has more bacterial cells than human cells – trillions ...
Views: 2159 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Mint - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithThere are many species of mint belonging to the Genus Mentha of the Lamiaceae family. All mints have a pleasant aroma, though some may be considered overly pungent. Mint is perennial in habit and is typically cut back hard at the end of its growing season. Mints are known to enjoy wet ...
Views: 2158 - Building Muscle for the Hard Gainer – Top 6 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallA Blessing and a Curse On the one hand you are blessed - You have never been able to gain weight, fat is simply not an issue. People tell you are lucky, that they wish they had a metabolism like yours. On the other hand you are cursed – You can't gain weight no matter what you try, coat ...
Views: 2155(3 votes) - BEST FREE NUTRITIONAL, SUPPLEMENT AND BASIC EXERCISE MANUAL - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from dushawn hadingerMotivation and sticking with it Everyone has to start somewhere right? It’s hard to just jump in the gym with little knowledge of what you’re doing and how to go about doing it. Sure, everyone can say they have a goal in mind…lose fat, gain muscle, get in better shape, tone up, etc etc. I ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - 7 Keys to Choosing the Best Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Roy VartabedianWith thousands of nutritional supplements on the market today, how do you choose the best ones for you? With each new "got to have it" product that comes out, how do we sort through the maze of facts vs. fiction? Every day I receive emails or phone calls asking me what I think about a new ...
Views: 2150(3 votes) - 10-Minute Apricot Bars - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from George MateljanTry these sweet fruit bars for a nutritious treat! Prep and Cook Time: 10 min prep; 1 hr refrigeration Makes 8 bars Ingredients: • 1 cup chopped dried apricots • 1/2 cup cream honey • 1/2 cup almond butter • 1-1/2 tsp almond extract • 1/2 cup cinnamon granola • 1/2 cup chopped ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - Super Health Secrets - Quick Tricks to Get Rid of the Flu Fast - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Michael CampbellGetting sick with the flu can be really irritating. Here's some quick fixes to get rid of pesky colds fast! Nutrition Tactics Your immune system really, really likes Vitamin C. Double Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling wrote an entire book on using this inexpensive substance to literally ...
Views: 2145(4 votes) - Healthy Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from George MateljanLong enjoyed in Asia for their health-promoting benefits, the smoky, rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms is becoming increasingly popular in the West. Try this easy-to-prepare recipe, which complements both fish and poultry dishes. Prep and Cook Time: 7 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 ...
Views: 2144(3 votes) - Mindful Being Course Interview with Nataša Pantović Buzzfeed - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićWellness and Nutrition Author of 9 consciousness research books Nataša Pantović has told Buzzfeed that her latest personal development book called: Mindful Being towards Mindful Living Course, is about how ‘consciousness transforms into its golden possibilities’. While sitting and ...
Views: 2141(1 vote) - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonMany studies report the success of acupuncture and herbal therapy in conjunction with pain and symptom management for cancer. This is mostly used to ease the negative effects during radiation, or chemotherapy. Tongue ulcers, and mouth sores, peeling skin, rashes, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - Oh No… My Diet Has Stopped Working! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWhat Can I Do? Ok so you have been doing really well, losing weight, exercising, getting in better shape, then……its all stops, the scales have not shifted for a while…..what can you do? I know ….cut back on food and do more exercise……another two weeks pass and still no weight loss, and ...
Views: 2140 - Raspberry Ketones and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Edith MillanLeaves and fruits of raspberry have been used as medicinal drugs for a long time. Fruits are mashed and made into topical applications. Like many other members of the berry family, it is consumed in promoting great health. A tea made from raspberry foliage was used historically to treat ...
Views: 2140 - The Holidays and Your Weight: The Contingency Plan - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Tina ChristieCaveat: Only for the serious ——————————————————————- Important Information: This newsletter isn’t for those who have a history of, or currently have anorexia, bulimia or any kind of issue where you tend to starve yourself or obsess over food in an unhealthy way. If you restrict yourself to ...
Views: 2138(4 votes) - Cocoa Tea – A Healthy Substitute for Coffee - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalToo much coffee consumption can have detrimental affects on health. Drinking three or more cups of coffee a day may lead to gastrointestinal upsets, changes in sleep patterns, insomnia, heart health concerns, and even caffeine-induced nervous jitters. Coffee can also reduce the absorption of ...
Views: 2135 - Packing A Waste-Free School Lunch - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Jodi GodfreyUntil now, we’ve relied on convenience to drive decisions about packing our kids school lunches: paper bags, baggies aluminum foil, individual and single-serving packing. All this waste ends up in the garbage when lunchtime ends. What is the environmental cost of this disposable mindset? ...
Views: 2133 - What Is Undenatured Whey Protein and Which One Will Be Your Best Buy? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Michael TibusIt is surprising to see just how much whey protein is produced on an annual basis in the United States. More than one quarter of the world's whey and lactose products, 1.1 million metric tons per year, is manufactured at some 200 whey plants throughout the country. That is quite an astounding ...
Views: 2133 - Paleo Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from R. Paul ElliottThe Paleo diet recipe is composed of lean meats, sea foods, eggs, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, seeds and nuts. It is gluten, dairy, soy and preservative free. It is founded on the thinking that the ancestral diet is the greatest diet for humans. It is based on all-natural foods that the ...
Views: 2127(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Thyme - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithThyme has been used for centuries by many cultures. The Ancient Egyptians would use Thyme in their embalming rituals, other cultures including Greek and Roman would burn thyme for its aromatic perfume. One of its first recognised uses as flavouring was in cheese. Thyme is a common herb used ...
Views: 2125 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Coconut - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithWhen we think of coconut we probably first think of the desiccated coconut we use in cooking or coconut oil, which is often used in Sunscreen lotions or tanning oils. The humble little coconut actually has a very versatile list uses which help give it its popularity. The coconut is ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - Which Whey to Go - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Byron RichardsIn the world of dietary supplements and functional foods there are many choices in terms of product quality, and whey protein is no exception. This is especially true when a used-car sales pitch is used in an effort to make products look and sound far better than what is actually under the ...
Views: 2122(3 votes) - Dark Chocolate Health Benefits: American Heart Association News Release Says Dark Chocolate Helps Cardiovascular Health - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Walter BellHere is a definite answer to the question, "Is dark chocolate good for you?" Yes, the benefits of dark chocolate have been confirmed by medical science. According to an American Heart Association(AHA) scientific journal news release dated Aug. 17, 2010 there certainly are dark chocolate health ...
Views: 2120 - 3 Ways You Can Make Fasting Easier - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from John wycliffeMany people think that a fast is the worst thing that could happen to them! Fasting involves deprivation of some kind, after all, and we're used to eating as a shared social bond, to fulfill hunger pangs, and out of habit. Whether you're doing a total fast for religious or awareness-raising ...
Views: 2117 - Busybodies Can Literally Make You Sick - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bette DowdellSome years ago, self-appointed busybodies screamed and yelled and hollered about McDonalds using beef fat to cook their fries. Deciding ahead of time that McDonalds was evil incarnate, they accused McDonalds of purposely risking our very lives with saturated fat. And so it was in 1990 that ...
Views: 2117 - Cure Acne With These 10 Easy Steps! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from sophie tuckerAcne is a skin condition that happens due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. It is often recognized by the inflammation in the skin. Acne skin condition usually occurs when you are a teenager or young adult. Most of the people get Acne at some point during their life ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - Is Organic a Healthier Choice? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithThere is a lot of Scientific study into the benefits of Organically grown food compared to food grown with conventional farming methods. Some studies indicate Organic is more nutritious while others show conventionally grown produce is. Better for us. I am going to look at it from a logical ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - What Foods Contain Prebiotics and Which Is The Best One? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Ric HawkinsLet's face it, more people are now aware of the huge benefits of prebiotic foods as opposed to probiotics. Here is a guide to help you find the best ones. What foods contain prebiotics? Here are the main ones: • Kiwifruit • Jerusalem artichokes • Raw honey • Raw oats • Raw ...
Views: 2110 - ARE YOU TIRED? GRUMPY? GAINED WEIGHT? HAVING HOT FLASHES? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Iris Rosenfeld, DCLEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO FEEL ENERGIZED! WHY USE SALIVA??? Saliva testing is an easy and noninvasive way of assessing one's hormone status and is proving to be the most reliable medium for measuring hormone levels. In this article you will learn the difference between steroid ...
Views: 2109 - ***Holistic Nutrition Approach - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Mike CaldwellIn a perfect world, your weight and your body’s fat percentage could be controlled simply and easily by monitoring the calories you consume and the calories you burn. Consume more than you burn and you gain weight and increase your fat. Burn more than you consume, and the fat disappears and the ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - Top 10 Anti Oxidant Rich Foods - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Beth AldrichGood News Moms! Keeping kids healthy is just a few bites away. Researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway recently examined 1,113 foods to determine which ones contained the highest concentration of antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by ...
Views: 2107 - Gluten Sensitivity & celiac disease - what's the big deal? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Nadya KingIsn't bread the staff of life? Is 'Gluten Free' just a fad? What's the big deal?? More & more people now realize that eating foods containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley & most oats) can cause major health problems! Since gluten containing grains are inexpensive fillers, they make their way ...
Views: 2106(1 vote) - A Healthy, Creative Dessert That Helps You Get Abs - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Jason CamachoThis is going to be a sort of "meal" you can cook that benefits your health and fitness efforts, but I wanted to describe it more into detail instead of just give you the details and tell you how to cook it. Generally, you'd think desserts aren't something you want to be thinking about if you ...
Views: 2104 - The Side Effects Of Detoxification - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Zara BuckleyA change is as good as a holiday and if the change is a detox diet you will need to take some time off to do the job properly. The side effects of detoxing should not be taken lightly. Even a brief detoxification period is a major change in your life. Before you begin a detoxing program see ...
Views: 2104(1 vote) - Shrimp Salad - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from George MateljanOne serving of this salad adds provides you with a very good source of health-promoting vitamin D and K, (important components for healthy bones) to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And the shrimp will boost your intake of those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids, and help keep inflammation at bay. ...
Views: 2102(2 votes) - Fruit Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from George MateljanThis fruit salad can be eaten as a salad or dessert. The papaya dressing adds a peppery taste that is a nice addition to the sweetness of the fruit. Feel free to use any combination of seasonal fruits that complement one another and are readily available. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes ...
Views: 2095(2 votes) - How FAT Can Make You Cleverer, Healthier and Slimmer - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Anna AparicioDid you know that 60% of your brain is fat? THE FUNCTIONS OF FAT: - Source of energy - Building blocks for cell membranes - Building blocks for homones - Help vitamin and mineral bsorption - Control blood pressure - Regulate body temperature - Boost ...
Views: 2095(3 votes) - How Chlorella Algae Changed One Man’s Life Over 60 Years Ago - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou may have heard about the superfood known as chlorella. But do you know how powerful its unique nutrition is? Let me tell you how chlorella changed one man’s life over 60 years ago . . . At age 54, Hideo Nakayama had just about given up hope. His doctors had given him no more than 5 ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - Reduce Red Meat consumption to prevent Heart Disease & Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere is a strong scientific evidence that reducing the consumption of Red Meat can reduce the incidence of both Heart Disease as well as Cancer. Nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Hexagon Nutrition – An Online Supplement Store - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Aliya SenGetting the right amount of nutrition is very important. Many a times we are confused about the amount of nutrition our body requires and we end up consuming either too much or too little of its source. Also the different sources and forms of nutrition are not always clear to us and as a result ...
Views: 2088 - Garlic - What are the Benefits? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserMany people take garlic, either in supplement form, or in their diet, for its health benefits. Garlic is promoted for improved immune system, improved cardiovascular health, and perhaps even cancer prevention. But what does the science say and can it really benefit you? And, if it doesn’t really ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - How To Incorporate Protein Into Your Eating Lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Alison FadoulProtein is the main building block of muscles, organs, and glands. Protein in your diet helps to feed and maintain your muscles as wells as help your body repair cells and make new ones. That being said, there is no doubt that protein plays a vital role in your eating lifestyle. But sometimes ...
Views: 2085 - Natural Relief For Canker Sores - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterCanker sores; medically known as aphthous stomatitis, are small painful mouth ulcers that can appear on the tongue, lips, gums or the inside of the cheeks. They appear suddenly and often leave suddenly, usually lasting from 4 to 20 days. The symptoms of canker sores include: - one or more ...
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