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- Reduce Meat to Lower Weight and Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from John PhillipConsuming too much meat, especially red and processed meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer, and now those trying to lose weight are well advised to limit total calories from all meat sources. Research reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links a ...
Views: 1766(3 votes) - Prevent Cancer, Lose Weight by Cutting Fats - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from John PhillipThere’s now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research released from the Institute of Food Technologists indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing consumption of corn and ...
Views: 1923(2 votes) - Healing with Antioxidants - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Bill CoverYou hear the term antioxidants all the time. You know you need them. But, what exactly are antioxidants? What are antioxidants? Simply put, antioxidants help prevent damages to your cells. They neutralize free radicals. Think of free radicals as toxic pushers, they go around to other cells ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2506(3 votes) - The positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantThe Positive Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal. In one recent example, researchers assembled a small group of subjects. One-third of them had been diagnosed with diabetes, ...
Views: 4615(1 vote) - Diet Drinks and weight loss - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantIf you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories. While it is true that diet sodas have no calories, it ...
Views: 3493(1 vote) - What is the best Natural Sweetner - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the best Natural Sweetener? Stevia.. I've written a number of times about my favorite sweetener, stevia. It has no calories, it tastes great, and it doesn't raise your blood sugar. Nor does it come with the potential side effects (like cancer and neurological disorders) of ...
Views: 3115(1 vote) - Butter Vs Margarine Controversy? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantMargarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food ...
Views: 5306(1 vote) - Lower Your Cholesterol Level - Eating the Right Food in the Right Amount - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Samuel LeeSome people may assume that all form of cholesterol is bad for health, which is not true. Cholesterol is actually a vital component in living beings. It is impossible to totally eliminate cholesterol in our body. We simply cannot survive without any cholesterol in our body. There are ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - A Holistic Approach to Nutrition - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Chris HinesOne of the most important considerations in a nutritional protocol is the body's hydration levels. Our bodies are mainly made up of water with our brain being comprised of 75% water, our blood being 92% water and our muscles being 75% water. Most people are chronically dehydrated and this ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - The Natural Thyroid Diet: The 4-Week Plan to Living Well, Living Vibrantly - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorBy Louise O'Connor, Author. Naturopath + Wellness Coach Have you tried no-fat diets, cutting calories and even crazy fad diets... but absolutely nothing has helped you lose weight? No matter how much effort you put in or how many diets you try your weight seems to keep creeping up? You ...
Views: 5080(3 votes) - Do Supplements have different absorption & bioavailability? YES! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantAbsorption & Bioavailability of Supplements: Not all Supplements are made the same!! their absorption or Bioavailability range from 5% up to 90%. Use supplements that are Natural, standardized and most importantly Patented, Proven Clinically,Published, Predictable and Priced resonable. We ...
Views: 3254(2 votes) - What is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantBased on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of ...
Views: 2358(1 vote) - The positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar in your health - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantThe Positive Effect of Vinegar on Blood Sugar Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal. In one recent example, researchers assembled a small group of subjects. One-third of them had been diagnosed with diabetes, one-third were ...
Views: 3066 - Should you eliminate diet soda from your Diet? Absolutely YES! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantEliminate Diet Soda From Your Diet If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories. While ...
Views: 4693(4 votes) - Discover the Healing Powers of 6 Amazing Superfruits - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Bill CoverAcai, Mangosteen, Goji. It seems like we can’t get enough of all those juices that are promising us to lose weight and have healthy skin. While the Acai berry is most noted for its power to lose weight, it’s not the only superfruit on the block that holds a lot of weight. There are other ...
Views: 2608(3 votes) - Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John PhillipAs Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually ...
Views: 4898(3 votes) - Delicious and Nutritious Berries - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joanne JacksonBerries are delicious and nutritious. They’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, fibre, phytonutrients, and antioxidants, which provide numerous health benefits. Considering their size, berries pack an enormous portion of nutrients, and including them in your diet will help to keep you ...
Views: 1778 - How to Lose Fat Fast After Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Sean BarkerDo you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation. I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family. After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I probably shattered every health and fitness commandment. But you won't see me ...
Views: 7775(1 vote) - 5 Sure Ways To Get Rid Of Acne - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from sophie tuckerSome Acne and Acne On Chin is a result if external elements, but most cases are a result of imbalances or hormonal changes inside the body. One of the most effective ways to Cure Chin Acne FAST and Effectively is by taking the right vitamins and nutrients regular basis to help your body to ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - 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: 2225(1 vote) - Dietary Supplements that Actually Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RosenthalWith all the options for herbal and dietary supplements out there, how can you know what is actually good for your health? While there are a lot of them that won’t really do much of anything, some can actually harm you, rather than help you. Did you know that federal regulations for supplements ...
Views: 1646 - There are 5 symptoms of low blood sugar. – What are they? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Jon SchneiderThere are many things that you need to be aware of if you have juvenile diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where you have too much sugar in your blood. There is a dangerous chance of over correction via insulin injections and exercise. Too much insulin, too much exercise, and not enough food ...
Views: 1299 - Weight Loss Diet Plan - Natural Fat Burner Foods - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Ryan MuttThere are so many weight loss plans out there but very few have a long term effect. The best way of losing weight is by practicing good eating habits and taking regular exercise. In order to see long term results, one must undertake a whole lifestyle change. This is why embarking on a fat burner ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Macular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutMacular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration Preventing Blindness John is a well-known radio personality and film producer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the nutritional field. To his frustration, and despite a healthy diet and nutritional supplementation, he had progressed ...
Views: 11206 - Who in the World is Dr. Denham Harman and What is His Connection to Free Radicals - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Dorota AntosikLike you, I have a number of people who have made an impact in my life. Some I have met, others I have not. Some of them, I am not even aware of. Ironically, one of the people who has had the most impact on my recent life has no idea of who I am. In fact, he probably had no idea that he ...
Views: 1376 - The Bread Problem - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Bette DowdellPeople used to call bread “the staff of life.” But those days seem to be gone forever. Bread is now a problem of life. Let me count the ways. • Celiac disease: Caused by an intolerance to gluten–part and parcel of grains–celiac disease gets diagnosed a lot as irritable bowel syndrome, ...
Views: 2709 - Antioxidants - Their Role in Fighting Free Radicals - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dorota AntosikRecently, I wrote about free radicals, how they worked and their link to disease. We discussed how they were linked to diseases such as Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Stroke and other degenerative diseases. We also talked about their link to the entire aging process. I mentioned that antioxidants, ...
Views: 1071 - What the Bleep We Know About Cataract & Nutrition! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutThe clarity of the crystalline lens in the eye is one of the most important predictors of longevity. The average person suffering cataract formation only lives 5 years after cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure in Medicare. What the bleep do we know about nutrition and ...
Views: 7882(2 votes) - Optimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Prof. George GrantOptimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6: Based on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average ...
Views: 3858 - Glaucoma: Natural Medicine Factors - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutNutrition in Glaucoma The first step in developing a good balanced foundation for your nutritional program is to begin with a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. A multiple to be used by someone with glaucoma should have both vitamin A and beta carotene according to some ...
Views: 14323(1 vote) - Healthy Eating: Use Your Intuition - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roberta MittmanWho said you must lose weight to be healthy? They were dead wrong. It's time to realize that you must get healthy in order to lose weight, not the reverse. The diet mentality doesn't work, often using recommendations that are boring, restrictive, and unsatisfying, if not downright unhealthy. And ...
Views: 1265 - Healthy Eating: Throw OUT the Diets - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roberta MittmanI'm excited about my new way of looking at eating. I've decided to totally eliminate the concept of "bad" foods. I refuse to feel guilty if and when I splurge. And so far I've resisted the impulse to buy every tabloid that highlights a new fad diet modeled by a svelte, bikini-clad starlet. I ...
Views: 1263 - Childhood Obesity. Is your child or children going in that direction? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Self Health Resource CenterToday’s primary school children seem to have much more of a sense of body image than previous generations. No child wants to be perceived by others as being too fat. If your child is tending in that direction, what can you do? Set a good example One thing not to do is to tease the child ...
Views: 1912 - Top Weight Loss Plan for Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe sobering fact is that 1 in 3 children in America are either overweight or obese, placing them at risk for early onset diabetes, heart disease and even acid reflux. A sensible plan which leads to sustainable weight loss can prevent a lifelong battle with obesity and reduced self ...
Views: 1858 - Do you think you have diabetes? – Here is how you tell. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jon SchneiderThe pancreas is the organ in your body that produces insulin. Insulin is the key to process sugar in the body. When you have diabetes the pancreas is either not producing insulin (Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes) or it is producing but not enough to cover the sugar intake. (Type 2 Adult onset ...
Views: 698 - Say It Isn't So...GMO - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Robert KressWe’re going to change course this week and take a trip right into the ol’ grocery store. The topic of this week is genetically modified foods (aka GM or GMO), in which I am willing to bet your kitchen is full of, mainly because the grocery store shelves sure are. A recent study reported ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Water & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantHere's how to figure out the right amount of water you need to drink daily to stay completely hydrated. You need to drink half of your body weight in ounces daily. Let's say you weight 200 lbs. You will need 100 oz. of water. Divide 100 oz. by 8 oz (a size of a glass) you get 12. You need to ...
Views: 2736(1 vote) - Magnesium & Brain Health - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the connection between magnesium and Brain Health? Studies have confirmed that better magnesium levels help protect brain tissue from the damage that can be caused by any head trauma. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker, which makes it a principle nutrient for helping to ...
Views: 2815 - What is the best natural treatment for arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the best naural relief for arthritis & Pain? I recommend using a natural supplement containing glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroiton, ginger and green tea which helps your body achieve an alkaline pH of 7.35 to reduce inflammation instead of using Cox II inhibitor medications with ...
Views: 2785 - How Can I achieve alkaline pH[7.3]to avoid Cancer and other chronic diseases? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantOne of the most common causes of acidity is stress and poor eating habits. Learn to increase the consuption of alkaline foods and minimize or eliminate acisic foods and you will be on your way to homeostasis[balance] or wellness. What are the alkaline foods that I should eat instead of acidic ...
Views: 4013 - In the Mood for a Midnight Snack? Try These Healthy Night Snacks - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andrew HunterA lot of people get hungry even immediately after they eat dinner. Have a shot at these kinds of alternative wholesome evening snack foods which is not going to undo all the effort you might have undoubtedly achieved as part of your slimming objective. 1. Keep yourself hydrated Chances are ...
Views: 1879 - Why Vitamins Are Our Body’s Strongest Armor - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Erin PerryAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. Yes, we’ve all heard of that age-old adage. But to keep up with the changing times and fast-paced lifestyles today, we need more than just that apple to skip a trip to the clinic. It’s true that most of the nutrients and minerals that we need are found in ...
Views: 640 - Three Top Nutrients You Can’t Live Without - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaEvery week, it seems, we hear the latest news on this or that miracle nutrient. It may be “just the thing to fight diabetes” or “the cure for cancer.” It’s unlikely that a single nutrient can cure cancer, but mounds of research does support that some foods provide unique nutrients with ...
Views: 1557(3 votes) - What Can I Expect When I Detox? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Zara BuckleyUnfortunately, an interest in upgrading your level of health through detoxification is not necessarily indicative of a high level of common sense. Some people have done serious damage to themselves in the name of cleansing their system of toxins. Giving yourself a good detox will have its ...
Views: 983 - The Quickest Ways to Lose Weight Are Not Always the Best Ones - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from kathy allenIf you absolutely must lose some weight fast, the quickest way is to go through a short low-calorie diet. You will lose up to 10 pounds during the diet, which helps you to fit into that dress of yours or can be a great beginning for a longer dieting scheme. This is the upside of these quick ...
Views: 973 - 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: 2162(1 vote) - Detox Products And Practices - Are They Bad For Our Health? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Zara BuckleyMost of us at some time or another feel that the way we eat leaves something to be desired. Our busy lives don't leave much room for deep consideration of what to eat for lunch today or what to shop for to cook next week's breakfasts. If we grab a sandwich here and whip up a quick meal there, ...
Views: 840 - Are Detox Diets Thin On Facts? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Zara BuckleyMany people think that detox diets are just a fad. In case you don't know, the basic idea behind detoxification is that we are absorbing toxins from our environment faster than our bodies can process them. So, according to the detox diet proponents we need to make extra efforts to clean the ...
Views: 755 - Quinoa - Food for Warriors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Alex DanielsQuinoa, once the sustenance of INCA warriors has made the incredible journey onto the shelves of health food shops across the land. It is believed that Quinoa first started to be cultivated over 5000 years ago in the mountains of Bolivia and was the staple diet of INCA warriors who would feast ...
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