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- How to Lose Weight in a Natural Way – Methods to Lose Fat Quickly! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phillip TomAs a result of the rates of increase of obesity at present, a lot of people are in search of methods to get rid of fat and sustain the weight loss. The most effective means to lose weight and maintain it is to lose the weight in a natural way. If you’re in search of how to lose weight in a ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - How To Lower Acidity in the Body - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from craig jacobsBelieve it or not, an offset pH in the body can lead to some serious health issues such as cancer and heart disease. I am not talking about the acidity or basicity of saliva or urine - but blood and tissue. A normal pH level for blood is 7.41, too much acid is called acidosis, too little - ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - How To Make A Salad A Meal - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Elizabeth MauroEating salads are a great way to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet. Everyone needs to eat more greens. Greens help to purify your blood and respiratory system. They prevent cancer, improve circulation, strengthen your immune system, promote healthy intestinal flora, eliminate ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - How to Make Almond Milk... the Other White Milk - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Renee HeigelLet’s get right down to business, sipping on today’s topic… the “other white milk”. Do you find yourself worrying that if you Harvard School Of Public Health has to say. Do you struggle with digesting dairy? Do you dislike milk, but crave something to eat on cereal, oatmeal or granola? Do ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - How to Make an Alkaline Diet Benefit You - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterOne of the latest diets that people have been using is to balance the body by eating alkaline foods and water, and taking the proper supplements. The body is given renewed energy, strength, vitality, and improved health through vitamins and minerals, as well as herbs. If the body becomes too ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - How To Make Being Healthy Easier - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonGood nutrition is the cornerstone of good health. Unfortunately, many people believe they make healthier choices than they really do. Knowing what we should do does not automatically translate into actually doing it. Follow these simple steps to better nutrition, and you can be sure you are on ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - How To Make Vegetable Soup - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Richard ToutounjiThis recipe is great for cold winter nights! A yummy lentil and vegetable soup. When making soups, I like to throw a lot of different vegetables in the pot but you can choose what you like to add according to your food choices. So here is the recipe, I even took the picture above after I cooked ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - How To Speed Up Your Metabolism To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyWe have all heard it or even said it one time or another: "I can't lose weight because of my metabolism." It is easy to blame our unwanted weight on an abstract idea like metabolism, but let's look at the real importance of metabolism - and better yet, how to get the most "burn" for your buck by ...
Views: 3575(5 votes) - How To Train Your Fat Burning System To Burn Fat - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabFor our bodies, Michael Pollen says it beautifully - "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants plus moderate exercise to enjoy the 5 sense experience!" Easier said than done! So, where does one go for sensible help? Dr. Phil Maffetone's philosophy on nutrition and exercise has changed people’s ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - How to Treat the Different Types of Skin - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from sarah labdarIt is every woman’s dream to have perfect skin that is clear, smooth, and healthy. However, it is rare that this dream is a reality unless you are a celebrity or model. Skin care is a multi billion dollar industry with thousands of products coming out yearly, new skin care techniques and salons ...
Views: 2325(2 votes) - How Vitamins Can Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaStress has several long-term affects on the body. The nutrients provided by the food we eat and produced within our bodies are used up more rapidly in times of stress. Therefore our bodies require additional supplementation otherwise the bodies resources will be depleted and normal function will ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - I Dream of Broccoli - A Whimsical Tale of Healing & Love of Food - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2019 from Daydree HornerAwareness Life can deal you some doozies. That’s its job. It isn’t supposed to be easy. I live with food allergies. They are serious. I am vigilant. I know what I’m supposed to do in case of an emergency, and I do it. However, over these last 2 weeks, something very different transpired. I ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - I Need to Lose Weight: 2 Lifestyle Changes That Make the Difference - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosThe health and fitness industry is always coming up with newfangled ways to tweak your diet in order to lose weight. While some of these fads may seem farfetched there are actually nuggets of truth hidden inside them. If I need to lose weight I simply do the research on some of the dietary ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - IBD – Must follow food habits - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaTests and therapies for IBD include different ways of IBD Diagnosis and step-by-step treatments, with the help of specialized therapies that make use of FDI approved anti-TNF drugs that help supress gastrointestinal irritations and other IBD signs, along with G irritations at bay. However, all ...
Views: 2233(1 vote) - Ideal Food and Drink For Summer - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaSummer is the season when you enjoy longer days and shorter nights so you should take advantage of the season by going outside more often just to enjoy the fresh air or get some exercise. But you need to prepare yourself for the hot summer heat. Consuming the right food and drinks give you the ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - If Fibrous Carbs are so effective for fat loss, why shouldn’t they be the carb of choice? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from chad tackettFibrous carbs (vegetables) are extremely beneficial for 4 reasons: a.) they are low in calories, b.) they are high in fiber, c.) they have almost no adverse affects on insulin, and d.) they are loaded with vitamins and minerals and other nutrients that fight off illness and disease. So then why ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - If You Are Serious About Losing Weight, Get Rid of Soda From Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen you are trying to lose weight, it is crucial to reduce your consumption of soft and carbonated drinks. Soda is one of the biggest reasons for obesity, and reducing its consumption will be a great first move for a successful weight loss body transformation. Most drinks today contain soda ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - Importance of Supplements and Maintaining Vision Health - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalWhat's the biggest health fear facing Americans today? According to a survey done by the American Foundation for the Blind, most Americans fear loss of vision even above the fear of getting cancer, heart disease, diabetes, HIV or any other life-threatening health problem. The national poll ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Importance of Whey Protein for Athletes - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Ady ButlerAthletes need significant amounts of protein, well in excess of the normal recommended daily allowance. Therefore, we recommend a whey protein for athletes. Do you want to prepare yourself optimally for your training to get the best out of your performance? Then find out here what athletes ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Important Lifestyle and Nutrition Factors That Will Boost Your Energy and Your Mood - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Bonnie GillerWith all the snow we’ve been hit with this winter season, it’s no surprise that you may be experiencing the winter blues. Long, frigid, white winters seem to drain all the energy from you. Whether your body is using its energy to keep you warm or support you through yet another shoveling bout, ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Improve Health By Doing Good Things More - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2019 from Andrew LancasterThe message from exercise and nutrition studies seems to generally be that more is better. While balance is obviously a good thing as well, doing beneficial activities more often pays off. What helps confirm this the myriad of activities that lead to reduced risks of conditions such as ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Improve Your Health with a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosMilk is full of unsavory additives that can contribute to, or exacerbate existing health problems. If you want to feel healthier, consider giving dairy the boot. If you’re concerned a dairy-free diet won’t give your body the calcium it needs to perform important functions – don’t be. There are ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Improve Your Memory By Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Freddy GandarillaRemember when you were a kid and your mom made you eat veggies and fruits all the time? Well now that you're all grown up, nobody can tell you what to eat or force you to, but they can certainly tell you what will happen if you don't watch what you eat and eat the right foods for your ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - In Search of The Best Brand Of Fish Oil Supplements? What to Really Look For - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Xylene BelitaKnowing the best brand of fish oil supplements is very crucial when you want to achieve good health. Fish supplements are regarded as among the most effective of all the food supplements in the market today, yet you must know that there are always exceptions to everything. Indeed, fish oil is ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Information on Alcohol Calorie Content - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenA lot of people are very health conscious these days . They like to keep track of things such as what they eat, what they wear, how much they exercise and they try to shy away from carbonated drinks and colas . God forbid if someday they drink a glass of cola which can contain up to 200 calories ...
Views: 639(1 vote) - Insider Tips On Losing Weight Naturally - Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Ion AndreiEverybody, especially those with extra weight problems should inform themselves about what healthy eating actually means. Eating healthy isn't only about counting calories, grams or fat. Eating healthy means also moderate eating, healthy meals with plenty of vegetables, at least five times per ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - Interesting Facts about Whey Protein That Everyone Must Know - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2021 from Kalyna KapurWhey protein is the first requirement for every muscle building across the globe. But how many of you that it is not only good for mass gain; instead, it is good for those who exercise daily. Seems doubtful? No, there are numerous misconceptions associated with whey protein, restricting ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - Intuitive Eating The Food Codes™ Way - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Lana NelsonThe busier our lives get, the more likely we are subjected to stress. Although we like to think we have things under control, stress is managed in any number of ways with overindulgence of social media time, television binge watching and eating junk food as a few of the most popular. When ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Is Food Combining the Right Diet For IBS? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Karen AlisonEver since Dr. Hay developed food combining back in the 1920’s as a diet to heal disease, he has had many enthusiastic followers including Suzanne Somers and Tony Robbins. However, as far as I know, neither the doctor nor the two celebrities has had IBS. Food combining has been popularized by ...
Views: 3116(2 votes) - Is A Juice Diet Any Good For Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaJuice diet is a popular diet. Most people follow it as a detox diet for weight loss. It has many forms based on orange, vegetables and other possibilities. It is also actually a fad diet or crash diet, involves intake of fruit juices, and water only. It is an extreme diet, being that no solid ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Carisa HolmesLately coffee has been in the news; this time being touted as a health beverage rather than a guilty pleasure. In response to this joyous update, you may have clicked around online to get the details only to find yourself more confused. One “expert” says drinking coffee is akin to chugging ...
Views: 2205(2 votes) - Is dairy necessary in children? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2020 from Arati ShahDairy is considered as one of the important food groups in maintaining good health. Studies have shown that as children grow older the consumption of foods from this group is less. This write up highlights why dairy is an important constituent of a child’s diet. India is the largest producer ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - Is Food Addiction A Craving You Can't Control? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Ion AndreiWhen do you consider yourself to be a food addict? This is a very important question, and the answer could be the key to determining what should you do in order to lose weight. In the medical world the food addiction is considered as serious as nicotine, and in some cases proved to be ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Is Gluten Causing Your Health Problems? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Beth MollenkampI was having breakfast with a group of friends this morning. When I declined the biscuit offered to me, one of them said, “Oh, no, now I suppose you have gluten intolerance too, the latest disease fad. I wonder the next new disease will be?” To which all of the others laughed in agreement of her ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - Is It Possible? Nutritious, Low-Calorie, Filling Foods to Satisfy Hunger! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Andrew HunterWhen folks decide to lose weight by going on a diet, they often find that they're constantly dealing with hunger, threatening to force them off the diet. It's a generally accepted maxim that you must use more calories during the day than you consume through eating. You don't want to struggle ...
Views: 2069(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) - Is Our Food Supply Really Healthy? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergWho can you trust these days when governmental agencies approves genetically-manipulated foods and chemical additives that are suspected to compromise our health? It is essential to know the source of the food you buy and if it is proven safe. Organic farming methods include biodiversity, ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Is Peanut Butter Healthy? Not Really - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Emilia KlappHere is a question I receive in my nutrition classes quite often: Is peanut butter healthy? Well, the answer is, “not quite”. Peanut butter is considered an inflammatory food because of its ratio between Omega 6 and Omega 3 fats. And as you probably know, chronic inflammation is the root for ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Is Vitamin D Really all that Important? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Tim DamgaardHave you heard the latest craze? It’s all about Vitamin D. Do you know enough about it to make a good decision as to whether that’s a missing element in achieving your health goals? Let’s examine the facts from the Vitamin D experts. First of all, let’s categorize this correctly. Vitamin D ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - It Is Better Taking Memory Supplements Than Suffering From Amnesia - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Daniel JonesMany of us are very much familiar with the term, ‘memory’. It is an abstract object which we can feel only. We also know that our brain the store house of memory. The perimeter of knowledge comes to an end here. But, there are many more things we need to know about memory. As much we know about ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - It is Not About the Food - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Monica Rodriguez“Body and mind are one.… The body is the actual outward manifestation, in physical space, of the mind.” ~Candance B. Perth Today, I want to share with you some reflections that came up after a short trip this past weekend. As many of you know, my “formal professional” studies revolved around ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - It's Not Your Grandmother's Chicken Anymore! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Bette DowdellDoesn’t just about everybody like chicken? And doesn’t it bring up memories of the family around the table, enjoying a wholesome meal and good family time? Chicken’s the inexpensive choice, with thousands upon thousands of recipes singing its praises. Well, those were the good old days. I ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - It’s not a Food Allergy; maybe it’s a Food Intolerance - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoSo you have severe bloating, and belching, problems w/ elimination and general abdominal discomfort and growing fatigue and other vague medical symptoms. Or you may have been diagnosed w/ either Crohn’s disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the standard procedures are not working for you. You ...
Views: 2988(3 votes) - Journaling Your Way to Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyAmong the innumerable uses of journaling, keeping a food journal is especially enlightening and helpful. There may be a variety of reasons why a person would decide to keep a daily food journal. Here are just a few: • You want to lose or gain weight. • You want to alter your diet in any ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - Juice cleanse health benefits, juicing diet recipes to detox your body at home - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneJuice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Juice Up Your Life the Healthy Way - Getting Started - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangIn this article, you will discover the finer points of juicing, including how to save money and get the most out of your juicing experience. In a recent article, I explored the truths and myths of juicing to help you make an informed choice about whether to juice or consume whole fruits and ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Juicing Promises A Long Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Tony Hodge“Taking care of your own body should be your greatest priority if you expect a long and healthy life. I encourage you to get into the habit of juicing on a daily basis. The benefits that go along with it are such that you will never want to give it up”. Those were the words of Dr Norman ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - Juvenile Arthritis - From Early Symptoms to Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIntroduction Juvenile arthritis (JA) is a disease that causes the pain & swelling in the kids below 16 years of age. It causes Synovial membrane inflammation in kids, i.e. the tissue which lies inside their joints. When a kid gets hurt while playing, we just find it a growing process ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Key Weight Loss Nutrients - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from John PhillipExcess weight and obesity are part of a silent epidemic, as two-thirds of adults surveyed indicate they are carrying too much weight, yet are unable to make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes to achieve their ideal weight goal. The results of a survey conducted by National Public Radio ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Killer Food Allergies - How to Determine if You Have Them or are at Risk of Getting Them - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWe are becoming more and more aware of the importance of our diet, and that food is information as well as fuel. All calories are not created equal. Celebrity nutritionist, and host of TLC’s “Freaky Eaters,” JJ Virgin states, “Our bodies are more like chemistry labs than bank accounts when it ...
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