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- The Need to Eat Organic Produce - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadA common question I get from my patients ‘is it worth the money to buy organic?’ It is a very good question and let me explain to you why the answer is yes. Eating organic produce is not just about avoiding pesticides and fungicides but about eating food that is more nutrient dense. Organic ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - White Flour is Poison! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadHave you ever read the ingredients for certain food products and seen ‘bleached flour’? When flour is made it is actually not white and has a certain odor to it so it is bleached to make it whiter and take out the odor. Bleached flour also has a longer shelf life. The most common bleaching ...
Views: 7817(2 votes) - Foods that Will Help You Lose Fat - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Andrew HunterYou know what? There are foods you can actually take in that may help you shed weight! You may basically consume as much of these as you wish too! These healthy foods take more calories to burn up than they have themselves, so you in fact use up calories merely by having them. Things to ...
Views: 893(3 votes) - Can oatmeal be a part of your healthy eating plans? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jayson HunterHow can oatmeal be included in my healthy eating plans? It contains sugar so there is no way it should be a part of my healthy diet plans or healthy eating guidelines. Unfortunately that is how too many uniformed or mislead people think when it comes to oatmeal. Here is the truth on ...
Views: 1898(3 votes) - How to Create a Weekly Vegetarian Shopping Checklist - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Sol DanmeriBeing a vegetarian requires that you eat special foods. That doesn’t mean that you don’t eat as well as an omnivore. It just means that you have cut out meat and meat by-products from your diet. Your way of eating is definitely healthier and more selective. It is a life choice that does ...
Views: 3171(3 votes) - Did you take your vitamins? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichVitamins are promoted in an effort to ensure that we maintain a daily healthy nutritional balance. As with anything, it is important that you follow the advise of your physician who has an accurate medical history of your physical health. Now on to the topic of vitamins. Vitamin products ...
Views: 1400(3 votes) - Do Sugar Substitutes Contribute to Obesity? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaArtificial sweeteners are seen by many as a way to have your cake and eat it too. What’s better than a sugary-tasting soda pop without all of the calories? Believe it or not, artificially sweetened products may make it more difficult to keep a trim waistline. What are They? Artificial ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - 5 reasons to add quinoa to your diet - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenny GeninI am in love - with a new grain - quinoa! Actually, it is not new, but quite old, in fact, ancient grain! It dates back over 5,000 years. The ancient Inca once called it "the Mother grain", because it was so important for their diet! Quinoa is a tiny grain, no bigger than mustard seed, but ...
Views: 1178(3 votes) - These 6 rules will put you on the rigth path for good nutrition to support your new exercise routine - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenny GeninIf you are deciding to start on journey to healthier, fitter you, here is something you have to consider: a good nutrition plan. The thing is - you may drag yourself through your life feeling tired because you don’t eat good food, enough of it and often enough, but you won’t be able to add ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Cleansing Your Body After the Holiday Madness - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Nicole SheldonTis' the season for a little .... detox. Heavy foods, lots of imbibing, and a constant parade of opportunities for the two makes for a sometimes great desire to detox. I get a lot of patients who ask about cleansing and detox, and many who have done some heavy duty liquid versions combined with ...
Views: 3496(3 votes) - 4 Tips To Lose Weight With PCOS - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Jennifer KochPCOS and weight loss do not generally go hand in hand - in fact if anything the opposite is true. The factors making you suffer the condition will also cause you to gain weight. Knowing that here are some PCOS weight loss tips that can help those suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. ...
Views: 1758(3 votes) - 5 Tips for eating right at the Super Bowl Party - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Joe PalmieriYou're going to a Super Bowl Party. And you're dreading the pain of having to deal with all of those tempting, fattening foods. Well, you can survive. In addition to the obvious things, (like avoiding too much beer) these tips can keep you from sabotaging your fitness success. 1. Have a ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Vitamin D Deficiency Causes - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Rhotini HendersonWe all know that as little as fifteen minutes of sunlight per day is adequate to allow our skin to manufacture enough levels of Calcitriol (Vitamin D). What you may not already know is that the skin production of Calcitriol (Vitamin D) can be hindered by multiple different factors and can cause ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - One Hidden Ingredient That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerAre you having problems shedding the fat that's on your body? Do you work out hard and try to eat healthy, but the weight isn't coming off as fast as you think it should? This is a common problem that lots of people struggle with, and it may not even be your fault. You see, food companies put ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Buyer Beware: Why Labels Won’t Help You Find Healthy Food - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaMore is Not Better The modern day supermarket is a dizzying array of colors and sounds. According to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the average grocery store contains around 45,000 unique items. Each year sees an average of 1,500 new grocery products added to the mix. With 45,000 ...
Views: 1110(3 votes) - STATIN DRUGS MAY DEPLETE VITAMIN D LEVELS - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dr. Kelly SennholzStatin drugs have become so popular in medical circles that some people were joking, "They should be put in the water." Perhaps that is not water some would like to drink. In fact, due to marketing efforts and studies published by statin companies, statin drugs have become what doctors refer ...
Views: 8912(3 votes) - Jack Lalanne Continues to Inspire and Lead By Example - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Ed MayhewBack in the early 1950s, through the magic of television, Jack LaLanne was regularly leading tens of thousands of housewives and at least one small boy -- me -- through a series of exercises. By virtue of his long-running (1951-1985) The Jack LaLanne Show, he inspired a whole nation to eat ...
Views: 1652(3 votes) - Help! My Prostate is Aging! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalMen over 40 need to watch out! After puberty and adolescence the next major changes in the prostate gland occur after the age of 40. By the time a man reaches his 60s, changes in the prostate may trigger discomforts in urinary flow and functions affecting sleeping habits and intimacy. Statistics ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - Does Your Prostate Supplement Actually Work? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalConsumers rely on labels to tell them what's inside the product. But what if supplement labels are not accurate or misleading? How can you tell if you're actually getting a supplement that matches label specifications? In fact, unless a product has been tested by a third party lab, you can never ...
Views: 1005(2 votes) - Calling All Dieters to a Rich Chocolate Tea Experience! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalChocolate cravings are hard to resist. Let me correct myself - chocolate cravings are impossible to resist. So, let me guess. You made a new year's resolution, eagerly started your new diet on January 1 and now a month in, you've fallen off your diet resolution. If not, you're pretty much on the ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - Calling All Dieters to a Red Superfood Contingency Plan! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalCheating on your diet already? Shame on you! We're a month into 2010 and many of you might have fallen off your diet resolution, and those of you who haven't are surely feeling deprived by now.Experts say it is the first few weeks of a diet that are the hardest since the body takes about 4 to 6 ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - The Truth About Agave Nectar: It’s All Hype - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaAgave nectar/ syrup is basically high-fructose corn syrup masquerading as a health food. It’s easy to understand how agave syrup got its great reputation. Even the word “Agave” has a fine pedigree, coming from the Greek word for noble. The blue agave species- considered the best for the ...
Views: 1202(3 votes) - Getting The Perfect Ovens For Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Annie DeakinFinding the perfect ovens to do all the baking and cooking in your home can vary depending on the style of your decor or even the type of cooking you need to do. While there are many colors, most will come in basic black and white or sandstone and stainless and will fit into any kitchen ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - 3 Little-Known Nutritional Tips To Help You Lose The Belly Fat Quick - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerIf you've made the decision that it's time to lose the belly fat and you're serious about it, then you've been no doubt learning about nutrition and trying to figure out what to eat and when. If you haven't, then you need to! Nutrition is one of the essential components to any plan that has to ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - The Eight Great Myths about Food and Diet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from dean kapsalakisDiet, food, and health has been in a state of confusion for ages. One year they tell you that eggs are too high in cholesterol, the next year “they’re good for you”. The same is true with butter, red meat, salt—even peanut butter has been under scrutiny! According to Dean Kapsalakis, ...
Views: 1612(2 votes) - Food Trends to Watch in 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Susan PiergeorgeIt’s a new year and that means food manufacturers will be catering to current consumer interest. According to Nancy Jones of the Gaston Gazette, here are a few trends consumers will see in 2010: 1. An increase in nutrition symbol information. Many people want adequate, easy to understand ...
Views: 1693(3 votes) - Nutritional Supplements: For Women Who Wish to Age Gracefully - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Fabiola CastilloTill a few decades ago, women used to age gracefully even though they turned grandmothers before they turned 45, they never had to face the health risks that the women of the 21st century are faced with. In the days of old, the major illnesses that troubled humanity were malaria, tuberculosis, ...
Views: 589(2 votes) - Ways to boost your libido - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Rachel LernerWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner I thought it is be the perfect time to address the subject of libido, which most people do not openly discuss with others. Being a holistic health counselor means I discuss many aspects of my clients lives, including…. yes, you guessed it, their ...
Views: 1402 - Natural Fatigue Fighting Strategies And Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterEveryday energy zappers include lack of rest, lack of exercise, emotional stress and poor nutrition. Fatigue characterized by lack of energy only, can also be caused by boredom. Fatigue itself is not a disorder; it is a symptom. Alcohol, drugs, caffeine products, smoking, stress and poor ...
Views: 1254(2 votes) - Metabolism-boosting foodsSubmitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Joe PalmieriLosing weight is never easy, and the only safe way to do so is through proper nutrition and exercise. However, you can increase the amount of weight you lose through what you eat. Instead of dieting to cut calories, stick with these metabolism-boosting foods. Boosting Your Metabolism Your ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - You can have complete control over your Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulDon’t panic just yet – You can have complete control over your Cholesterol Did you know that the study of cholesterol is actually a relatively recent idea? Cholesterol is a natural function of the human body and a 1951 government study illustrates just how it affects us today. That ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Health Heart Eating Part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulHealth Heart Eating Part 3 Our blood is our lifeline – The condition of the blood determines the health of the arteries. Everything you eat and breathe end up in your blood. For the most part you have complete control over the health of your blood. How to improve your blood – ...
Views: 1122(3 votes) - Healthy Heart Eating Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulHealthy Heart Eating Part 2 Billion Dollar Industry - Over Treating Patients • With doctors doing about 400,000 bypass surgeries and 1 million angioplasties a year -- part of a heart-surgery industry worth an estimated $100 billion a year -- the question of whether these operations are ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Healthy Heart Eating Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulHealthy Heart Eating Part 1 Healthy Heart Eating Part 1 Is Heart Surgery Worth It? Make a Choice - • Eat more Veggies and less meat or • Spend $40,000.00, have your chest split wide open with no guarantee of survival, be laid up and unable to enjoy the life you once ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - Healthy Heart - My Top 10 Recommendations - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulHealthy Heart - My Top 10 Recommendations 1. First and foremost base your diet on the Five Laws of Nutrition 2. Avoid simple sugars 3. Limit high fat plant foods 4. Limit your salt intake 5. Eat no Animal products 6. Eliminate all oils from your diet 7. Increase your intake of ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - Can Excess Cholesterol In The System Cause A Heart Attack? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulSo What Do You Think, Can Excess Cholesterol In The System Cause A Heart Attack? Do not forget while cholesterol does cause serious heart problems, it is still a natural function of your body. However, a problem arises when there is too much bad cholesterol accumulating in the body and it ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Fighting Disease with Sunflower Seeds - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulThe following list may be very unfamiliar to us but they have shown many benefits to the human body system and with the correct amounts could even help in fighting disease if consumed in its original natural whole state. Arginine: This has some potential benefits to our heart. Choline: ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - Antioxidants - Natural Ways to Reduce Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Randall PaulAntioxidants - Natural Ways to Reduce Cholesterol • Free Radicals Free radicals participate in most if not all human disease. Start immediately to reduce the amount of free radicals in your body as possible. We have already discussed this above as stop smoking, eliminate alcohol ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Modern Life And B Vitamins Deficiency - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerI think the most common complaints I hear as a physician, from men and women alike are, “I’m tired, I forget things, I’m cranky, I don’t have any energy to get through my day, I’m depressed”. Our modern, fast-paced lives can cause us to be chronically tired, forgetful, anxious, or feeling down. ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Fiber Fights Belly Fat And Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my busy practice, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “Dr. Rosenberg, how can I get rid of all this belly fat?” Well, I’d like to share with you some exciting results of a new study out of the University of Southern California. The study found that by just adding 6 grams more of ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - 10 More Ways We Can Lower Our Cholesterol Naturally? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Randall PaulAlright let's do this again and look at 10 more ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally? 1. Slow down on the egg yokes Studies have shown that you should no more than four egg yokes a week. Each egg yoke that you eat contains over 200 milligrams of cholesterol! Even if you don’t think ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - 11 ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally. - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Randall PaulOK, lets look at 11 ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally. How can you improve your cholesterol levels naturally? Well, fortunately for you, there are many natural ways that you can lower your cholesterol, and we are going to cover each one in detail. Even if you are one of those ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Cancer Genes Influenced by The Things We Eat - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Randall PaulAre you eating your vegetables? When you plan your meals do you include green leafy veggies on a regular basis? You should! Why? Well we have always heard that eating our vegetables are good for us haven’t we? Mom says “Now son finish eating your carrots for they will help you grow ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Hangover? You Are Dehydrated! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestThere is one primary reason to stay completely away from alcoholic beverages of any sort. Alcohol is incredibly dehydrating. The human body requires a high level of hydration to operate properly. Estimates on the percentage of water in the human body runs from 60% up to around 75%. Most ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - How To Turn Off The Cancer Switch - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn the world of medical fears, few things rank as high as cancer. For many people, a cancer diagnosis challenges their view of themselves as a “healthy person.” Fortunately, many cancers are curable. You can survive cancer and be healthy. Cancer Biology 101 A basic understanding of how ...
Views: 1355(4 votes) - Type-2 Diabetes, genes and gene expression - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Frank WilhelmiTwo recent news articles announced discovery of 13 gene variants that make us susceptible to developing type-2 diabetes later in life. The point of this article is that you don’t have to be a victim of genetic variants; you may be more susceptible to some disease of aging, but you don’t have to ...
Views: 2080(2 votes) - Choosing Good Healthy Foods For Healthy Hair - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Emmy SumarlinaHealthy hair is not only determined by the choice of shampoo, conditioner and hair care from the outside. Hair care products that contain too much chemicals can actually make hair become damaged. Actually, natural hair treatments can be started with the food we eat everyday. If you want to have ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - How to Begin with Diet & Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Faizal NisarDo you find yourself lacking enough energy to make it throughout the entire day without saying "I'm tired"? Or how about waking up everyday and just wishing you can go back to bed? Your mind isn't as alert as it used to be and you run out of breath running up the stairs...what can be ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - Latest Supplement Delivery Solutions to Meet Consumer Needs More Efficiently - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalTablets, chewables, gummies, hard capsules, gel capsules, liquids, powders, creams, gels, lotions, powders, and liquid sprays? What’s your preference? Consumer preference and convenience are major factors driving the choice of delivery systems for dietary supplement manufacturers. For instance, ...
Views: 927 - Increase in Demand for Non-Dairy Protein Products and Alternative Protein Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalToday, consumers associate protein powders and supplements as nutrient sources for healthier living. But about 40 years ago the only concentrated form of protein that was manufactured was egg protein. In the 1990’s whey protein became a big hit with body builders who wanted to build muscle mass ...
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