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- AIM For Strong Bones - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from Joanne JacksonThe adult human skeletal system is typically made up of 206 bones, whereas a newborn baby has more than 300 bones in their body. Some of the bones in a baby are made of regular bone and some are made of cartilage, which is soft and flexible. As we develop and grow, the cartilage also grows and ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Alkaline Foods - 5 Alkaline Foods That Are Very Important To Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Maria DolgovaIn order to maintain proper health one must also have a balanced body chemistry - that is of utmost importance to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Ingesting too many acidic foods causes something called 'acidosis' and is a base cause of quite a few diseases and is especially prevalent in people ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - All About Aspartame - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Melanie DowneyWell, really not ALL about it, just the parts I don't like. I avoid eating/drinking/buying foods or drinks with aspartame in them when I can, and one of my friends just asked me why, so I told her I'd blog about it. To tell the truth, I'm not really sure if she really wants to know, or if she ...
Views: 1007(3 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer's Disease cases have been rapidly increasing over the last half century, and are currently the seventh leading cause of death in America. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects our ability to form memories, communicate and perform the most common daily tasks. ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Stratagy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer’s disease now affects more than 5 million Americans, and research projects that number will triple to more than 15 million by 2050. This dreaded memory-robbing disease is feared more than any other disease by most people, as it hits at the core of our being, stealing treasured ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Amino Acids and BCAAS Can Help You Build Muscle - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Mark TomlinsonHave you been currently taking any amino acids or BCAA's as part of your supplement regime? If you do not, you can be hurting your body far more than you recognize. BCAA's, or branch chain amino acids are a an element of the eight amino acids your body needs to receive. Your body, though, really ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Anti Inflammatory Diet Plan - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThis article is all about inflammation. Some of our bodies are already on fire on the inside, and some of our habits are the same as throwing petrol on that fire. That’s what I will explain today – How to put that fire out, or at least get it back under control. Just to recap, ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Antioxidants and Why We Need Them - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Daniela SalesAnitoxidants & Why We Need Them - A Brief Overivew There is definitely no lack of information about antioxidants. Their name is quickly becoming a part of everyone's vocabulary. They definitely are great allies in our journey of creating and maintaining wellness and health. However, we must ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - Antioxidants For Anti Aging? Learn How To Fight Free-Radical Damage - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Emily MorrisWhen you think anti-aging, do you think of expensive creams, spa treatments or surgery? If so, you might want to look at another less-expensive, and healthier alternative: Food. Certain foods can do much more than fight the outward signs of aging, they can also help ward off inner symptoms as ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - Anxiety: Is it a Magnesium Deficiency? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from odette worrellAnxious, emotional and desperately seeking chocolate? These are the three conditions that a friend of mine listed when she asked for my help in trying to figure out what might be going on with her body. Given that she is female, many of us would assume it might be “that time of the month”, ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Apple a Day for Healthy Life - by In everybody daily routine life, we will meet some health problem. For example after the lunch or dinner somebody feels disturbing burp, stomach problem or pair and even somebody meets motion problem. If they take some unwanted or health less foods then they can meet these kind of problem. To ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Are Diets For Weight Loss Always Boring? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere seems to be a stigma that dieting for weight loss is boring and tough. How true is that? Does dieting for weight loss always mean that you have to keep to a clean diet filled with bland-tasting foods every day? In direct contrary, that is actually not the case! I know that you may start ...
Views: 633(1 vote) - Are Fatty Foods Your Main Concern When Losing Weight? - Myth - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Daren HughFitness is not all about big arms and bulk up look. Lean and healthy look is something everyone is trying to achieve but they get it wrong at the first stage of losing body fat: dieting. For successful diet you need to reduce your daily intake of calories and the most obvious way to do that ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - Are Fish Oil Supplements Safe? How to Determine Its Safety Before You Buy - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Xylene BelitaAre fish oil supplements safe? If you are considering of taking fish oil supplements, this is one of the questions you would like to seek answers to. And that would be very wise, indeed, because if you have been surfing the net for years now, you would know that not everything you see on the ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Are Organics the new Prada? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Samantha GowingAre Organics the New Prada? The natural procession of organic foods swelling our national shelves has given rise to a new breed of health-hungry consumers. Gone are the peace-loving hippy associations once hyper linked with healthy food. This neutralised carbon copy offsets the once ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Are There Probiotics Diarrhea Solutions? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Jesse MoorelandHave you ever been in the middle of a dinner party, or other social engagement, and suddenly felt a painful rumbling in your bowels? Running off to the bathroom is embarrassing enough, but realizing that you have diarrhea when you get there is almost too much to bear. If you frequently suffer ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Are Wheat & Gluten Killing You Slowly? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeTimes are starting to evolve and people are starting to move away from the conventional one size fits all government eating guidelines such as the food pyramid or more recently the food plate. I am proud to say that I do not follow this kind of advice(anymore), the broad advice given by the ...
Views: 1814(3 votes) - Are You Being Deceived? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe recent news that the FDA had sent 17 warning letters to food companies regarding deceptive label claims was met with an interesting bunch of reactions and they weren’t all what you might expect. Reaction number one: “It’s about time!” OK, no surprise there. I mean, really, who can’t ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Are You Chronically Dehydrated? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Isaac EliazThe holidays are over and we are now deep into the winter season. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the winter is about conservation of energy, efficiency and slowing down our pace in concert with nature. As nature slows down and everything grows slower or stops, the potential for new growth in ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12 [Essential Food That Contain Vitamin-B12] - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Kalyna KapurIn your day to day routine, it’s hard to observe whether you have consumed the right amount of vitamins and minerals, as required by your body. There are some common vitamins like Vitamin D, Vitamin E, which are highly recommended for your body and is easily available in abundance. But there are ...
Views: 681(2 votes) - Are You Making Healthy Food Unhealthy and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * Are You Making Healthy Food Unhealthy? * Unfortunately, many people who think they are preparing their food healthily unwittingly make healthy food unhealthy. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Are Your Favorite Veggies High in Sugar? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Isaac EliazFollowing an organic, whole foods-based diet that contains a variety of fresh vegetables is essential for maintaining optimal health. Vegetables have significant phytochemical (plant nutrient and antioxidant) profiles and are many are rich in fiber, which contribute to gastrointestinal health as ...
Views: 506(1 vote) - Artificial Valves- the life saving devices for cardiac patients with valve defects - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Webteam IndicureHeart valve replacement is a surgical procedure by which a damaged heart valve is removed and substituted with grafts or parts from body tissues or with synthetic heart valves. The procedure is live saving for patients suffering from valve defects. The procedure has excellent outcome & a ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Asthma’s smoking gun - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAsthma Beat asthma with coffee · A couple of cups of caffeinated coffee will have a positive effect on asthma sufferers. · Caffeine is chemically almost identical to the commonly prescribed anti-asthma drug Theophylline. Your Health · Passion fruit peel can ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - B Complex - How they Help Your Brain, Blood and Body - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Dorota AntosikThe B Complex Vitamins are some of the most important vitamins your body can recieve. There are in actuality 9 different B vitamins, which is why it is called a complex. They range from B1 - B7 and also B9 and B12. As you will see, most of your bodies systems need some form of B vitamin to ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Baby Boomers Aren’t Babies Anymore - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Drew GerberI bet a baby boomer coined the saying “aging gracefully” and is now biting his or her tongue. Fast and processed foods, no time for exercise, overwhelming stress — I’d be hard pressed to find someone growing old without feeling the degenerative effects of aging. But just as 30 is supposedly the ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Basics of Nutrition Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Josh CoffmanBasics of Nutrition Part 1 of 3 Here is the first part of a 3 part series explaining the basic guideline that we believe are essential in allowing your body to perform at an optimal level. This is not to say that what I am suggesting is only for people who train, workout or exercise, ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Be Careful of Fad Diets - Learn The Basic Principles of lasting Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Steven RobertsonWith everyone pushing this pill and that product and this method, losing weight could get very confusing. Once you learn the basic principles of lasting weight loss, the rest will become clear and attainable, the confusion will disappear. The way we live to eat is sending us and our children ...
Views: 1038(4 votes) - Becoming a Vegan - Substitution vs. Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Fiona OstermayerI recently brought my new vegan red lentil pilaf to a potluck dinner where its "vegan-ness" drew much attention among the guests. One woman who tried it said she thought it was great and then admitted that she had just recently quit being a vegan. When I asked her why, she said, "I just ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - Belly Fat - Foods That Decrease Your Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesSpotting my belly in the mirror this morning made me rush to my computer and put 'foods that decrease your belly' into the search bar of my favorite search engine. Wow! Was I surprised by the information out there, so having read through article after article I found that although there was a ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Benefits of Acai as a fat burner and food supplement - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Emily JonesThe Acai berry is the best food supplement ever found in the diet and supplements industry of the world. This super fruit was being used for hundred of years in the Amazon valley and have left the wonderful results for power healing before it became popular in the modern world. In the year 1960 ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Benefits of an Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Liz ButlerIf you ever contemplate your state of health, perhaps even worry about it from time to time, chances are inflammation is not something you give much thought to. It’s much more likely you think about the life-threatening conditions that afflict the lives of many, things such as heart disease, ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Benefits Of Fiber Nutrition - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jim RosenauFiber nutrition in your diet have many benefits to your health. Your digestive system will function at its highest potential. Fiber nutrition may help prevent many diseases. What are the benefits of fiber nutrition? Including fiber into your diet has many benefits to your health. Dietary ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - Benefits of Graviola-Max - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephen MathewGraviola Max is herbal supplement formulated from the leaf and stem of the Graviola Plant. The plant belongs to the Annonaceae family and this family of plants produces a novel set of phytochemicals called Annonaceous Acetogenins which are known for there powerful anticancer and antitumor ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Benefits of Mindful Eating - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Dawn HansAs I sit down to the hot, fresh meal I have just prepared in my humble kitchen, I must take a moment to remind myself of my intention. My goal is to not inhale this meal like so many in the past. I want to fully experience the food I have carefully cooked and this requires a certain level of ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Benefits of Pure A2 Milk - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from GirPure JaipurDo you know the difference between Regular milk and A2 milk? How they are different in terms of Nutrient Value, Digestion and Health Concern. Regular Milk : Regular milk contains A1 protein (BCM-7) which causes lactose intolerance, bloating, inflammation, uneasiness and increases the risk ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Best Fat Loss Diet – Effective Weight Loss Diet Plans - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phillip TomNearly all programs on diet would often require you to make sacrifice in your part in view of the fact that it would require you to relinquish some things you eat. It deprives you of all your favorite meal. In opposition to a number of of the most popular diet programs, it’s not mandatory you ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - 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) - BEST KITCHEN TOOLS 2019 - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2019 from Omali JawharSo, I’m going say with this- I’m a Mom, a wife and a Dermatologist. And I love to cook, I’ve fallen victim to everything from copper kitchen utensils, best kitchen china wares, to the multifunction vegetable cutter online! Cooking for me is how I connect with my family, being a ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipAs children and adults continue to wage a losing battle against excessive weight and obesity, the impact to health and longevity is beginning to take it's toll. Dietary excess, lack of exercise and stress are contributing to skyrocketing levels of the major killers. Heart disease, ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - Best slow masticating Juicer within your budget - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Rasel KhanIf you want to generate your own personal fruit juice using your very own juicer. The best thing to do is to choose best masticating juicer which is made to perform from the sluggish price. You do not need the juicer with rotating knife, which could end up harming the nutrition and also creating ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Best Vegan Vitamin B12 Supplement Brands – VitBoost - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2018 from Jessica RoggersFor vegans, the world of supplements can be considered a difficult thing to navigate. You want to ensure you’re getting all the required nutrition from the health supplement, nevertheless, you don’t want to ingest things such as gelatin, which is often an ingredient in pills. Vegan Vitamin B12 ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Blood Alcohol Content and Your Body - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Mike MillerAs a counselor both in class and online alcohol awareness classes I always discuss how many alcoholic beverages and what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) each of my students had when they were arrested. It is important for people to realize how alcohol affects their mind and their body and to ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Blueberries for Fat loss - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Eugene MaylenFat loss is constantly connected with all the distinct diets an individual has tried just to shed 50 pounds. It has constantly been mentioned that grapefruit diet, apple diet and everything-under-the-sun diet plan has accelerated losing weight with obese and overweight men and women. Moreover, ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - Blueberries: Part of the 4 Most Potent Fruits - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Marjorie DoumaYou will find four fruits which are deemed to be potent due to the properties they've in promoting great health among people who will consume them in the proper quantity and within the proper time. Among these fruits are kiwi, cranberries, strawberries and blueberries. Blueberries are loaded ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Bone-Protec: A Comparison - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Art RobertsonOsteoporosis is simply bones that are hollow. The bones slowly turn hollow in time until there will be no more bone mass remaining. The undeniable truth is if you're not obtaining adequate amounts of calcium in your daily diet, after some time your body will turn to utilizing the reserved ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Boost Your Health with IV Therapy in La Puente - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2025 from Chiranjit RoyIt can be difficult to maintain good health in today's fast -paced society. While many take supplements and vitamins for relief, do you know that IV therapy in La Puente offers proven results? IV therapy, or intravenous therapy, provides important vitamins, minerals and nutrients for directly ...
Views: 19(1 vote) - Broccoli Nutrition, Health Benefits, and Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneBroccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family of cabbage, collard greens, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale. This low-calorie superfood is packed with nutrients, however, broccoli nutrition facts are often overlooked. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants, and vitamins C and K. How ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - 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 ...
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