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- Understanding the Myths of Soy Protein Supplements - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalSoy is a part of the pea family and has been linked with several health controversies over the years causing supplement companies to wonder whether they should or should not produce a soy-based supplement. Recognizing the facts and debunking some of the myths related to soy consumption will help ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Spring 2010 Nutraceutical Manufacturing Trends - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalSpring fever has hit us, again! As temperatures warm up in most parts of the United States, the young and old alike are itching to enjoy the warm sunshine, the wonderful fragrance of Spring flowers and the refreshing outdoors. What kind of nutritional supplements are expected to be consumer ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Food Vitamins - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Tal GurFood Vitamins play an important role to a human body. Without it, the body would not function well. They help us grow properly, give energy and for the universal well-being of the body. The human body as we know it cannot produce vitamins. So in order to deposit vitamins into our body, they are ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Food Minerals - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Tal GurWhen it comes to minerals, the thing that comes to your minds is that it’s those things that can be found on the earth such as iron and the like. Then questions start flowing on why those minerals are needed for your body. The answer would be that like vitamins, minerals are also essential to ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Food Calories - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Tal GurEvery time we do something like walking, running, exercising, even respiration or almost everything that requires movement, takes energy from our body. Just like a car that needs gasoline to move around, we too require energy to move about and that is called Food energy. Depending on what and ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - The Green Abundance - Choosing Your Perfect Green Superfood Blend - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Daniela SalesGreen super-foods are very rich and abundant sources of nutrients that include algae, green plants, vegetables and grasses. These amazing foods contain not only a wide range of minerals and vitamins vital to our well-being, but also contain chlorophyll and variety of phytochemicals that offer ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - The Best Food For Building Muscle and Burning Fat - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Sean BarkerDo you want to know the one food that has all you need to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat? Oh yeah and it tastes great and is easy to prepare! Your mother always told you to "eat your breakfast", it's the most important meal of the day!" Well, your Mom was right... again Just think of ...
Views: 1933(2 votes) - Cut Heart Attack Risk in Half - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing nearly 650,000 people. Studies indicate that heart disease risk is doubled by eating a diet which includes a high percent of calories from refined and processed carbohydrates. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Trying To Lose Weight? Brown Bag Your Lunch! - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Susan WeinerMy 21 year old son is one of those unusual people who was born wanting to eat healthy foods and run, bike, jump and scale walls. He doesn't seem to desire cookies or chocolate and would choose salad and salmon over a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich any day of the week. This kid would rather exercise ...
Views: 1522(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: 2273(1 vote) - Foods to Eat to Eat Clean - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Daryl LawsQuestion: You talk about eating clean, and good foods that are healthy to eat, but what exactly are some of the foods that you recommend and why? Answer: Let's break the foods down for you starting with good protein sources. Eggs are an easily digestible source of protein that delivers ...
Views: 799(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: 1621(2 votes) - Curative Power Of Acai Berry Powder - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Peter morganCurative power of acai berry powder There are several benefits of acai berry but most people are unaware of this amazing fruit which has great qualities. Acai berry is mainly found on the coasts of Peru and Brazil and the people there consider this fruit as high nutritional one. It is quite ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Foods We Should Cook With - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLiving a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you can do to slow down the aging process. This includes eating whole foods, exercising daily, not smoking, and keeping alcohol consumption to a minimum. Maintaining a healthy weight is right up there too for protecting your body ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - The Hidden Connection Between Salt and Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe past few days have brought more unwelcome news about the state of health in America. In one story, the FDA raised the alarm about the amount of sodium Americans are eating.1 A second, compelling article in the Atlantic Magazine, brought new attention to that age-old scourge, ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Food Nutrients - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Tal GurEver wonder what makes you move? How do you get the energy to move heavy objects or walk towards your bathroom? The answer lies in the food you consume, the air you breathe, and the water you drink. Almost all of the things you intake is considered to be a nutrient. From food, water, even oxygen ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - Diabetes: Take It Serious & Be in Control! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Laura GarrettDiabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the US (Deaths: Final Data for 2001, NCHS, CDC). According to the National Eye Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), an estimated 17 million Americans have diabetes, and 5.9 million of them have ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Food That Harms, Food That Heals - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Margaret PaulOur country is stretched to the limit due to the cost of health care. Even with the new health care bill, there will be on going conflict over what we should do to provide people with affordable health care. But the reason that the problem seems irresolvable is a very complex one.Let's take ...
Views: 3437(2 votes) - The Benefits of Beets - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrSo I’m sitting here eating a beet salad and I thought: "what better thing to talk about in a health article than the beautiful beet"? Beets are an amazing health food. They contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, ...
Views: 1509(5 votes) - The Body's Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Mahasatvaa SaritaIn Colour Light Therapy, the Holographic Healing treatment series is prescribed for people who suffer from Cancer, or for people who have a history of Cancer in their family and are worried they might get it later in life. One of the rules for anyone wanting to give sessions to others is that ...
Views: 3867(2 votes) - What’s In Your Shopping Cart? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWhen you go to the grocery store and look in your shopping cart, is it full of fresh colorful healthy foods or is it packed full of pre-packaged dead food loaded down with salt, sugar and preservatives? It is a good question to ask yourself and one that is worthwhile having a closer look ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - 5 Tips To Reduce Sodium In Your Diet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Susan PiergeorgeExperts at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently urged the Food and Drug Administration to set new standards for sodium (a.k.a. table salt) intake. According to Walter Willett, MD, DPh, chairman of the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, the evidence is clear that ...
Views: 1528(3 votes) - Unknown Disease from Wheat/Oats - by Certain varieties of food were acceptable to certain people which were not acceptable to some other people and that will be the reason for cause of some disease. There are so many unidentified problems occurs to human being and the experts were researched them and find out solution for the same. ...
Views: 543(1 vote) - 13 Myths about Diet Exposed - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Julian SaganSome myths originated in our childhood, others were started by magazines and TV programs decades ago. So here are the top 13 myths about your diet. 1. There is little good in frozen or canned fruit and vegetables. It is astonishing, but frozen and canned fruit and vegetables can sometimes ...
Views: 1367(5 votes) - 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: 929(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: 657(1 vote) - Get the Lead Out! Could There Be Lead in Your Calcium Supplement? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Michelle RodulfoPeople who take high doses of natural source calcium could be placing themselves at high risk for cumulative lead toxicity according to research conducted by the University of Arizona. While calcium itself has virtually no toxicity, there is evidence that natural source calcium supplements - ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Cancer Prevention Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans. Many people do not realize that cancer is largely a disease which can be prevented through lifestyle and dietary modifications as well as through targeted supplementation. Prevention is the key to reducing the number of cancer ...
Views: 1367(4 votes) - 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: 1685(2 votes) - Maximizing DHA Intake Supports Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Byron RichardsDHA is now recognized as a superior nutrient for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, memory, mood, learning, vision quality (including protection against macular degeneration), bone health, fertility, cancer prevention, and inflammation reduction. Somewhat less understood is its vital ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Can Nutrition Bars Really Be Nutritional? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMy patients frequently ask me if using nutrition bars would be of any benefit to their overall health or weight loss plan. I admit, even I grab one of these bars every now and then for a quick snack, or even lunch on a really busy day sometimes. In fact, I would much rather have my patients ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Believing This Could Raise Your Cancer Risk… - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaDo Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Cancer? Or Not? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD We’ve been told again and again that eating more fruits and vegetables will protect us from cancer. But headlines about recent findings from the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - How to Live Longer - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from John PhillipOur body is a very complex machine which is continually processing the foods we eat through chemical reactions we refer to as digestion and metabolism. Foods which are highly refined, processed and over cooked break down into sugars and proteins which wreak havoc in our cells. The sugar and ...
Views: 2000(5 votes) - Diabetes Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes is a metabolic disorder which threatens most organs in the body. Excessive blood sugar levels cause disruption and damage to the inner lining of the vessels, resulting in loss of eyesight, kidney failure and cardiovascular disease. Type 2 diabetes is a disease caused by poor diet and ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCoronary Artery Disease (CAD) results in nearly 1 million deaths each year and millions more are living with this disease and the limitations which lead to an early demise. Coronary Artery Disease is avoidable and reversible by following a healthy diet and supplementing with targeted ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - 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: 1777(2 votes) - How to Forget What it Means to Be Sick Using the 5 Ultimate Ways - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Serj SaganWhy is it that when winter comes around we all get ready for the dreaded flu season? We have the skin cancer season in the summer. Undoubtedly you have heard of asthma in the fall and… insert your “favorite” disease here… in the spring. What if our bodies were created to withstand all of this ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Countries With The Healthiest Diet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyUnderstanding what is healthy to eat seems to be a maze of obstacles in our modern world of processed and enriched food. You have to check the nutritional value of every product you buy at the grocery store, know how to prepare them, even be cautious on what is the "in" food. There is a ...
Views: 4047(8 votes) - 13 Reasons Why Your Teacher Was Right About Apples - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from craig jacobsAn apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apples are nature's gift to help us achieve optimum health. Apples contain a wealth of nutrients essential for maintaining good health. Scientists say apples are a real health food that helps the human body. Their investigation is in agreement: an apple a ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Health Advantages Of Supergreens- Part II - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWhen it comes to staying healthy, I advise my patients to shop in the produce section of their local supermarket. There they will find all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals. It is believed that veggies hold the key to ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - Fat Loss Isn't Always What It Looks Like - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Adam KesslerWhen it comes to fat loss, portion control seems to be used a lot by professionals, myself included. But sometimes portion sizes aren't always what they seem. For example, if you had a bag of chips and the same size bag of baby carrots, are you eating the same amount of calories? Well, I ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Eat to Win - Strategies to Maximize Performance and Health - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredEat to Win - Strategies to Maximize Performance and Health by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. Have you ever wondered why, for so many people - especially anyone older than 30 in the U.S. - weight gain seems to be a fact of life? It is because the human body is way too efficient. It doesn’t ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - 10 Steps to a Stronger Immune System - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from craig jacobs1. Lemon Juice Intake. Lemon juice is an electrolyte that restores the acid-alkali balance of the body. Adding a squeeze of lemon, into your drinking water, tea, salad dressings, dips and sauces, is a good way to fight bacteria and viruses and keeps the skin healthy. Lemons are rich in Vitamin ...
Views: 1161(6 votes) - 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: 1178(1 vote) - Health Advantages Of SuperGreens-Part I - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDid you eat your veggies today? For some people the answer to this question is a resounding yes! While others find it hard to force down two veggies a day never mind the 5-9 servings recommended by leading health experts. Vegetables are vital to your good health, especially the dark green, ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Your Diet Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerSeveral decades ago, many doctors were fairly in the dark about the role that diet played in human health. In fact, most doctors received little education in nutrition and the role that vitamins and minerals play in staving off disease. Doctors were taught to focus on treating the symptoms of ...
Views: 1034(3 votes) - 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: 1001(1 vote) - Diet for Lovers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Julian SaganThe diet for lovers is based not only on the everyday diet consisting of foods that are good for you, but it also takes into consideration the needs of sexually active people who must have the appropriate sugar level in their blood. In order to function successfully, the nerves, brains and ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Learn About The Facts Related To The South Beach Eating Plan - So How Exactly Does The South Beach Diet Program Work - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Michael JonesIn case you would like to begin the South Beach diet you probably wonder how does it work. I can't blame you for curiosity, as this is your own well being you are dealing with, and knowledge is very essential in situations of this sort. The great news is that South beach diet is incredibly ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips That Don't Involve Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Rinalds KruminsLosing excess body fat is definitely easier than it appears to be. Although eating less and exercising more feels pretty straight forward, as individuals you are always confronted with the situation of either eating too few calories and being haunted by sugar cravings and a weak metabolism or ...
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