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- Stay Healthy with Proper Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim My business partner recently told me a story about his dad. His dad works at a waste treatment facility, where once a year they have to close the facility so they can sweep the undigested vitamins off of the floor. How gross is that? But it brings up a really good ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Macrobiotic Diet Foods – An Overview - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael Locklear"Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be food." -Hippocrates The benefits of macrobiotic diet foods are becoming increasingly recognized. Over the last several decades, the macrobiotic diet has been the catalyst for positive dietary and lifestyle changes around the world. The ...
Views: 1434 - 7 Amazing Proven Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearOmega-3s in fish oil have been shown to protect your heart and prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Here are 7 amazing proven benefits of fish oil supplements that will help you fight depression, boost your brain functioning, reduce inflammation, and a great deal ...
Views: 1084 - The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Paige GerstenWhat do you do to keep your body healthy? Two things that most of us does is to exercise and eat healthy foods. However, the painful truth about it is that we cannot commit ourselves to eat nutritious foods and stay in this habit for a long time. Since our body is used to junky foods, which some ...
Views: 608 - Ten Great Weight Loss Foods That Help You Burn Fat, Build Muscle, and Increase Your Energy - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearOxford University and Pennsylvania State University have found that certain foods have fat-burning, muscle-building, or satiety-inducing properties. Here are ten great weight loss foods that help you burn fat, build muscle, and increase your energy. They also help you to control cravings. 1. ...
Views: 1101 - Weight Loss with Weight Watchers New Points Plus - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWeight Watchers recently announced their new Points Plus program, a big shift from the regular program and a change in point value for most foods. The most significant change? Fruits and vegetables are now zero points, which essentially means they can be eaten in unlimited quantities with no ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Tips on How to Build Muscles - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from victor vazkazMany people are spending hours in the gym trying to work out so that they can build their muscles but they are not able to achieve it. The main reason is that a lot of people have not learnt the secrets of bodybuilding. They have a notion that all they need is to go to the gym and after ...
Views: 475 - Bodybuilding Secrets, Training and Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from victor vazkazThere are different reasons why people go for weight lifting. Many do so as a part of their hobbies, but most of the people engage themselves so that they can build their muscles. Bodybuilding sometimes may prove hard and unsuccessful and this is brought by following wrong advice or following ...
Views: 450 - How to Lose Your Extra Weight - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from victor vazkazMany people are experiencing health complications mainly because of their weight. Loosing weight not only helps one to feel more confident about how they look, but if done correctly it also helps one to remain healthy. There are different ways that people are using to reduce weight but not all ...
Views: 470 - Great tips to burn fat, fast! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from victor vazkazHaving excessive weight can not only be tiring but can also bring some health complications to a person. Most people will look for different ways to help them in reducing their weight but not all of them are healthy. This means that people have to be very careful when deciding on the way to use. ...
Views: 418 - A good start of the day: handmade coffee and chocolate - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andrea PaoliWhat about the perfect coffee? It exists, and to reach this goal you must mix together several components in the best way. First it's a quality matter. To reach this goal you have to trust for sure an handmade roasting coffee store with a far and proven experience: following this way, you are ...
Views: 566 - Barley - the energy grain - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Praveen PandeyA food additive is any substance (not commonly regarded or used as food) which is used to modify a food’s chemical, physical, or organoleptic (affecting the senses) characteristics. It is commonly added to stabilize a product or to change the flavor, color, texture, or consistency of food items ...
Views: 600 - Beware of Food Additives! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Praveen PandeyA food additive is any substance (not commonly regarded or used as food) which is used to modify a food’s chemical, physical, or organoleptic (affecting the senses) characteristics. It is commonly added to stabilize a product or to change the flavor, color, texture, or consistency of food items ...
Views: 610 - Nutrition Labels: Don’t Be Fooled! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from mike medeirosWe all want to be healthier so we try to buy something that is healthy but sometimes we are being tricked into thinking something is better than it actually is. I hope this post will help you look for certain things on the label so you are not tricked again. When you buy a product is it just ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - How To Become A Defensive Eater - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Angela MinelliDefensive driving is driving characterized by prudence, diligence and reasonable cautiousness with the goal of making the road a safe place not only for a defensive driver but for other people as well. Anyone who holds a driver’s license should be well-versed in this concept. So how in the ...
Views: 1660(4 votes) - Nuts - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Janet WhalenSince the earliest of time and even before agriculture was used by the Greeks to have better food resources, `Nuts' were a stable food and nutritional source in the diet of manhood in the dark ages. During those times, nuts were plentiful, as there were much more forests as today, and well ...
Views: 1007 - Maximizing Health with Functional Foods - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Adam BordesEating healthy foods is one of the most fundamental components to your healthy living puzzle. There is a huge difference between eating foods that are good, versus the ones that are good FOR us. Today we’re going to talk about the difference between fun foods and functional foods. Fun foods ...
Views: 703 - Fruits & Vegetables to Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa NelsonAccording to telephone survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention we are eating even fewer fruits and vegetables than we were 10 years ago. Why worry so much about fruit/vegetable intake? Fruits and vegetables have a direct impact on health and rising health care ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - What is high blood pressure? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHigh blood pressure measures the force pushing against artery walls and is divided into four categories. What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure measures the force pushing against your artery walls when your heart beats and when it rests. The systolic pressure (top number) measures ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Lower Blood Pressure by Using Salt Substitutes - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa NelsonToo much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Salt substitutes can play a useful role as you work to cut back on the sodium in your diet. What are salt substitutes? Salt substitutes are foods low in sodium, but ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Can Lemons Cure Acne? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from magic willowAre you thirsty? Obey your thirst, with lemon juice! Confused? Lemon juice can be used as flavor for your drinks that can not only make you feel fresh but it can also clear acne and make your skin glow. Lemon juice is a ancient acne home remedy. It's cheap, easy to get hold of and really ...
Views: 1069 - Simple Acne Treatments That Work! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from magic willowAre you knowledgeable about acne treatment? There are several ways to cure nasty acne without medications or dermatologist prescriptions. Many people prefer to only use an acne treatment that contains natural ingredients. Despite many medical acne pills and topical treatments being effective, ...
Views: 763 - Multiple Benefits of Probioitcs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Marc WarnerProbiotics, often added to various foods such as yogurt, have fast become among the most popular natural supplements consumers can use to sustain a healthy lifestyle by regulating immune support and managing disease. A healthy intestine is one that maintains a critical balance between the ...
Views: 690 - 5 Food Uses to Help Loose the Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Pete JorgensenEating the proper foods do probably the most to help you loose the belly fat. The actual secret to losing the belly fat is to consume as well as drink the right forms of foods that burn belly fat until you are generally full and satisfied. There are particular foods that burn belly fat that can ...
Views: 960 - Probiotics, help for Colds and Flu - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Marti AngelThese days we hear a lot about the “the value" of Pro-biotics on our health. Everywhere you look you see the media portraying the “good benefits” of taking pro-biotics. Manufactures everywhere are touting that their products have “Pro-biotics”. You can even find it in yogurt. Currently the ...
Views: 1758 - Best Acne Curing Tips - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from magic willowScouring the Internet looking for 'How To Cure Acne', you can easily get lost in a sea of suggestions an hyped up acne treatments. After suffering with painful cystic acne for years, i have managed to get a good idea of what works and what is a complete waste of time. Follow these acne ...
Views: 909 - Oranges: More Than Just Vitamin C - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vincent D'ErricoOranges are usually associated with vitamin C, and thought of as nature’s finest source of vitamin C. Due to its vitamin C content, most people think of oranges when they think of healthy foods and infection fighters. Oranges are a great source of vitamin C which, as a top antioxidant, help ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - 12 Plus Natural Remedies For Bad Breath - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterBad breath (medically known as halitosis), when not due to the consumption of exotic spices, garlic or onions, is most often caused by mouth dwelling bacteria. Other factors that may be involved include constipation, diabetes, heavy metal buildup, improper nutrition, indigestion, periodontal ...
Views: 1113 - Are you ready to enjoy food in a different way? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Hamilton ErridgeI know that this section may seem a little insane to some people, but as you are progressing on your programs, I just wanted to present you with the challenge of starting to look at food a little differently. For example, when I look back on my own personal life cycle and views of food, my ...
Views: 644 - Healthy Cookie Recipes – Tips and Substitutions - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Ellen GrayHealthy cookie recipes are not just a fantasy. With a few tips and substitutions, you can welcome some tasty cookies back into your diet! Most people, no matter their age, really love cookies. However, many cookies out there are full of calories and fat, which make cookies a less than ...
Views: 452 - Omega-3 Healthy Eating Plans - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jayson HunterCan you think of a 3-letter word that immediately brings fear and worry to mind? FAT. The millions of people who are spooked by this word do anything they can to get fat out of their healthy diets. In actuality, there is a type of fat that is good nutrition. These are essential fatty acids, like ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Increasing Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from ross adkinBeing healthy and fit is more than just looking good in a pair of jeans or liking the number on the scale. It’s also about making sure that your body is working at maximum capacity; this means your metabolism should be running as high as it possibly can. By incorporating the tips below, you can ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - Chocolate 101 - Important Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Emile NeumeierThe answer to this question really depends on which side you are on. Those who are anti-chocolate point to this delicious treat as the culprit behind migraines, acne and obesity. Those who are pro-chocolate point to the new studies that hail chocolate's benefits in the prevention of heart ...
Views: 727(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: 1849(2 votes) - Best Way to Lose Fat - Effectively Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Mika FullerMy mom has been eager to lose weight. After a month or two, she will be seen bringing home some aerobics stuff or devices that would ideally help tone one’s muscles and make one’s body look great. Those were fine, actually, but what I really couldn’t stand was seeing my mom exercising (she ...
Views: 846 - Eating Nutritious Food Is Not Expensive – Tips on Saving Money While Losing Weight and Living Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Mika FullerI've heard it a million times where poor people say, “Eating healthy is so expensive, I can't afford it!” Well here’s an article that may help you about shopping smart: ways that you can eat healthy without breaking the bank and you won't even have to frequent the 99-cent menu. Money VS ...
Views: 779 - Lose Weight Easily By Eating a Raw Food Diet - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterOne of the best ways to lose weight easily is by adding alkaline foods to your diet. Eating fast foods too often, along with unnatural foods with lots of preservatives, are some of the reasons for gaining weight. What the body really needs is all the nutrients that come from fresh, raw ...
Views: 1271(3 votes) - Lose Weight Easily By Eating a Raw Food Diet - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterOne of the best ways to lose weight easily is by adding alkaline foods to your diet. Eating fast foods too often, along with unnatural foods with lots of preservatives, are some of the reasons for gaining weight. What the body really needs is all the nutrients that come from fresh, raw ...
Views: 1271(3 votes) - Healthy Life Using Natural Health Cures - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterNatural health cures are the new answers for improving your health. To improve your health and live a long and healthy life, you must take action. To be a healthier person, one of the natural health cures you need is to eat better foods. Bad eating habits make you gain weight, and get deadly ...
Views: 1117 - You Really Can Lose Weight Easily - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterDid you know that there really is a way to lose weight easily? That may come as a surprise to you, since there are so many diet plans, and the fact that the majority of the United States population is overweight. Have you ever tried a weight loss plan? So many plans work at first, but then ...
Views: 1043(3 votes) - 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: 1208(1 vote) - The Benefits of Tea Tree Oil - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Nathaniel RiccobelliThe Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil There are tons of forms of essential oils. A number of them are already around for years and years already. You can find essential oils which can be already used during the pre-biblical times. Among the newcomers on the planet of natural and traditional ...
Views: 523 - Lifstyle Cures Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoIt’s NOT Dieting, It’s Lifestyle That Cures Obesity: Did you know it’s nearly impossible to become obese on The Paleo Diet? The Paleo way of nutrition can transform childhood and teen obesity! Keep reading and you’ll learn why and how… I will be interviewing Loren Cordain Ph.D., author of ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Shed extra calories with Phentermine diet pills - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from James SmithMost people have the tendency to slim down in order to keep up with the modern trend and fashion. They look for instant and quicker opportunities to reduce excessive body weight. Shedding extra calories have been a major concern in everybody's life. This is the reason the pharmaceutical industry ...
Views: 550(1 vote) - Adipex diet pills- the most effective appetite suppressants - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from James SmithThe Adipex diet pills are widely known as Adipex-P. It is a brand name for any diet supplement that has Phentermine, the chemical substance. This is the actual substance that is responsible for all the weight loss effects. Phenyl-tertiary-butylamine or Phentermine is a tested appetite ...
Views: 562 - Why weight loss pills are necessary? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from James SmithYears of experience and studies in the field of fitness has come to a conclusion that to keep healthy, you need to be conscious about your diet encouraged with fitness exercises. Ideally, to maintain a good health and balanced weight, every individual must shed off excess calories and follow a ...
Views: 482(1 vote) - Eight Essential Mediterranean Diet Foods - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearMajor scientific organizations all over the world, including the Mayo Clinic and the World Health Organization, endorse the Mediterranean diet lifestyle as a primary way of preventing chronic diseases. It has been proven effective in helping you to lose weight, lowering your risk of heart ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - February is Heart Health Month - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeFebruary is heart health month. Here are a few tips to take care of your heart. MOVE It's important to move and exercise our heart and cardiovascular system. The heart is a muscle and needs to be kept in condition. It keeps us alive so it's not much to ask to give it a little love. It ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Getting B17 from natural products - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Lynn BostVitamin B17 is extracted from apricot kernel and has made a reputation as one of the most powerful alternative-cancer therapies. The Food and Drug Association has not approved all supplements that claim to cure cancer based on Vitamin B17. Besides apricot kernels there are other food sources ...
Views: 765 - Raspberries Help Lower Colon Cancer Risk by 45% - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John PhillipCognitive decline is unnatural. Millions of aging adults consider an impaired capacity to think, reason and form new memories as the inevitable course of declining health. By accepting brain aging as normal, we condemn our senior years and live in constant fear of whether we will remember our ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - High Cholesterol Foods That You Should Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenIf you are one of those individuals who suffer from high cholesterol, one of the best and first ways that you can control your cholesterol levels it is through your diet. The problem is that many people are confused about which foods that they should stay away from and which foods are better for ...
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