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- Top 10 Health Stories of 2009 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Byron Richards2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We’ve learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important than ever, and we’ve learned new things about health that were barely ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Heal Dental Caries Naturally - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Oral hygiene, remineralization toothpastes and alkaline nutrition can save your teeth. The following ten steps may not only save one's teeth and gums, but also one's life. Why? Because many underlying causes of disease are affected as well. 1) Save your teeth with raw greens: There might be ...
Views: 7153(5 votes) - Heal Dental Caries Naturally - Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Terrified of the dentist? Heal dental caries naturally with butter oil and cod liver oil, oral care, remineralization and correct nutrition, including a life-long alkaline-forming diet be so vital for dental health. This article presents alternative dental research. Much of what we have been ...
Views: 3691(5 votes) - An Apple A Day - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Joanne JacksonAutumn typically means harvest time in Canada, making it wonderful to see the markets overflowing with colorful vegetables and plenty of fresh apples. One of nature’s finest foods, the apple comes in a variety of colors and flavours sure to please any palate. From McIntosh to Red Delicious, ...
Views: 1515(4 votes) - Know The Unsighted Truth About Nutrition - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyQuestion: Are Nutritional Supplements Necessary For Healing And Health? Yes! A well controlled study performed at the Shriners Burn Trauma Center at the University of Cincinnati Medical School demonstrated conclusively, that burn trauma victims (children experiencing severe burns over 60% of ...
Views: 1579(5 votes) - Top 10 Nutrients of 2009 - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Byron RichardsThis year saw an exciting expansion of scientific knowledge in support of the field of nutrition and dietary supplements to benefit human health. The more scientists learn about genes the more they realize that it is nutrients that make all the difference in terms of being healthy. This should ...
Views: 1514(5 votes) - Are you Gluten Sensitive? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Susan PiergeorgeA recent article in the New York Times revealed that a number of individuals may have gluten sensitivity According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 3 million Americans have celiac disease. However, 95% of them don’t even know it. Celiac disease, also known as nontropical sprue, or ...
Views: 1811(3 votes) - Babies Receive Heart Transplants Instead of Vitamin D Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCardiomyopathy is a rare but frequently fatal heart condition in infants and children. In many cases, doctors are unable to find the cause, and severe cases need to stay in the hospital while waiting for their last hope at life- a heart transplant. But whole teams of specialists at major medical ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - Super Health Secrets - Quick Tricks to Get Rid of the Flu Fast - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Michael CampbellGetting sick with the flu can be really irritating. Here's some quick fixes to get rid of pesky colds fast! Nutrition Tactics Your immune system really, really likes Vitamin C. Double Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling wrote an entire book on using this inexpensive substance to literally ...
Views: 2283(4 votes) - What Are The Hidden Dangers of Soy? New Print Campaign - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dianne GreggExpert Reveals That Soy Products May Not Be As Good For You As You Think Since the popularity of the soybean rose in the 1930s and 40s it has become known as “The Miracle Bean,” because it has a wide variety of uses and could be grown cheaply and abundantly. Its high protein content made it ...
Views: 1338(3 votes) - Holiday party survival guide: Have fun and be healthy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Heather CottrellThe holidays offer many opportunities to have fun, see good friends and indulge. The holidays are also the best time to put on the unwanted pounds of winter insulation. Set the intention to maintain your good health rather than gaining winter weight. This year consider indulging in excess fun ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Keep The Bugs Away - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonDecember 21st marks the winter solstice, which also happens to be one of my favourite days of the year. Although winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, it’s one of my favourite days because the daylight hours will start to increase making the days a little longer and ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Tis The Season - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonThe holiday season is upon us and along with it comes season’s greetings, good wishes and the ever-present holiday cheer consisting of plenty of food and drink. It’s hard not to indulge ourselves in all the snacks, large meals and rich desserts we’re continually offered during this festive ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - The Holidays and Your Weight: The Contingency Plan - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Tina ChristieCaveat: Only for the serious ——————————————————————- Important Information: This newsletter isn’t for those who have a history of, or currently have anorexia, bulimia or any kind of issue where you tend to starve yourself or obsess over food in an unhealthy way. If you restrict yourself to ...
Views: 2229(4 votes) - Food Sensitivities and the Holidays: The Contingency Plan You Need - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Tina ChristieCaveat: Only for the serious ——————————————————————- Important Information: This newsletter isn’t for those who have a history of, or currently have anorexia, bulimia or any kind of issue where you tend to starve yourself or obsess over food in an unhealthy way. If you restrict yourself to ...
Views: 1895(4 votes) - Stay in the Pink of Health - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Elle WoodYou’ve probably heard about how a heart-healthy monounsaturated dietary fat including food preparation with heart healthy oils can pack a punch with its many health benefits. Olive Oil is known to enhance just about every bodily function, so if you want to stay in the pink of health, drizzle it ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Avoid The Flu By Building A Stronger You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Joanne JacksonWith all the hype in the media about the H1N1 flu (or swine flu as it is commonly known) people are lining up in droves to get vaccinated. Although there are people at risk of contracting the virus who have compromised immune systems, I feel (and this is my personal opinion and not meant to ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Eat To Beat The Flu: 7 Tips to Prevent Seasonal Viruses with Simple Food Choices - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Jill FlemingCold and flu viruses need an acidic environment that lacks oxygen to live. When your diet consists of a lot of processed, refined and sweet foods you are creating this ideal environment. No wonder so many kids get sick right after Halloween! Do you read the ingredient list on all of your food ...
Views: 2159(2 votes) - 5 Simple and Quick Tips for Substituting Soy - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dianne GreggIn today’s market 60% of the food commercially available contains some form of soy. Consumers need to know where the soy is hidden in such common items as prepared frozen foods, sauces, seasoning mixes and salad dressings. Here are five quick and simple substitutes for products containing soy. ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Eat, Drink and Be Merry Without Packing On The Pounds - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyChristmas is a festive time and a good chance to let your hair down and catch up with family and friends. But it can also seriously set you back with any positive changes you’ve made throughout the year to living a healthier lifestyle. Here are some easy tips to help you get through this ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Top 10 Foods To Boost Your Energy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Neelima Reddy——–Food treats us right and gives us energy The amount of food a person eats during a day is mainly responsible for the amount of energy that person has available for the daily actions. For a regular person with a regular job, a normal and not very exhausting activity span, a healthy diet ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Wheatgrass & Wheatgrass Benefits -- How to Drink Wheat Grass Juice and Like It! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Judy DolanWheatgrass contains profound healing properties. But if drinking wheat grass juice leads to such powerful benefits, why don’t more people drink it? Perhaps, the taste keeps people away. Wheatgrass benefits are almost innumerable. Wheat grass juice may improve digestion, blood sugar levels, ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - Nutritional Immunology A Healthy Immune System is Essential to a Long, Healthy Life - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Rachael ZelinskiAccording to most longevity experts, the human body can easily remain vital for as long as 100 years, or longer, if given the proper balance of nutrients, exercise, and restful, regenerative sleep. For the first time, in June of 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) calculated the "healthy ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - Is eating dairy products a healthy option for adults? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from mable everetteIs Eating Dairy Products a Healthy Option for Adults? Mable Everette, DrPH, Registered Dietitian Dairy products are a major contributor of calcium and vitamin D to one’s meal plan. Although various foods contain calcium, milk and dairy products are considered the best sources because of ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - What Is Reverse T3 Dominance? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorBy Louise O'Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach A healthy thyroid is crucial to whole body health. In fact, the thyroid is often referred to as ‘the body’s major metabolic regulator’ as this organ keeps your body humming. Many individuals struggle with an an under active thyroid with low ...
Views: 7141(2 votes) - Help Your Thyroid – Remove Soy From Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Dianne GreggThere are claims that suggest modest amounts of soy are safe, do you know how much soy you're getting? You will be surprised when you start reading the food labels. You're getting more than you think. It's hidden in so many daily products that when you add soy protein drinks and protein/energy ...
Views: 1880(4 votes) - Healthy Food Combinations - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonDid you know that combining the wrong foods and can be bad for your health? Poor food combination can be especially bad for your digestion. There are several rules and formulas to follow for optimum digestion. These rules and formulas may seem foreign or alien to the unknowing consumer who ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - Chronic Disease…. Will you Die Before Your Time? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Rico ConnorChronic Disease…. Will you Die Before Your Time? Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S., which is 1.7 million each year. Think about this—7 ...
Views: 2342(2 votes) - Eat to live—don’t live to eat! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Rico ConnorEat to live—don’t live to eat! How important is diet? Ask any professional bodybuilder and he will tell you that diet is about 85 % of bodybuilding. What this means is that you can do all the hard work you want in the gym, but you won’t see results unless you follow a proper diet. Yes, you ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - Healthy Snack Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonHealth and nutrition awareness has become more prevalent in the last five years. With the increasing costs of health care, the spread of immune system weakening diseases and all around poor well being, many Americans are turning to better diets and regular exercise. Organic fruits and ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts worth Knowing - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonInterested in optimizing your health? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Perhaps you are suffering from debilitating ailments. Did you know that having the right nutrition facts can increase your overall health physically, mentally and emotionally? Think about it. When you’re ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Calorie Counts Go Public - Would it Change Your Mind? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Becky FoxIf you knew that the donut you were about to put into your mouth contained almost 500 calories, would you still eat it? What if you were told that the super sized meal you typically order while in a rush to get back to work contained almost 2,000 calories, or even more? This is the debate going ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Can You Drink Too Much Coffee? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Becky FoxAs a Knoxville personal trainer, I often get asked the question, “Can I drink too much coffee?” I would be concerned about drinking too much coffee. First of all it can raise cortisol levels, which is the same hormone released when you are stressed out, and that can cause increases in belly fat. ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Help kids avoid overeating during Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Tonya PeeleSome kids are voracious little eaters. As parents, it is our responsibility to guide our children towards healthy eating habits. One issue many parents face is having a child that asks for seconds before they even start eating. How can parents respond to this behavior? Get frustrated and ...
Views: 640(1 vote) - Too Much On Your Plate? Thanksgiving, here we come! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Vinca von MuhlenbergThanksgiving is a time that people get together to celebrate, but ironically one of the biggest issues that people have on Thanksgiving is connecting with each other. It seems easier to connect with a piece of pie instead of with friends and family. Or we get so excited to see our family that it ...
Views: 1008(2 votes) - Take The Soy Quiz - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Dianne GreggIf you are not feeling like yourself, and have symptoms such as nausea, bloating, gastric disorders, unusual weight gain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or lack of energy, a soy allergy may be the culprit. While not everyone will have a severe reaction, it’s important to be aware of what ...
Views: 1527(3 votes) - H1N1 Self-empowering Your Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Jacqueline FairbrassEat, Drink and Be Merry To Boost Your Health and Fight H1N1 I thought I’d send you this helpful Special Article before we go into the stresses of the Holiday Season. The body responds to all changes as stress, (for more information about what stress does to you ...
Views: 2071(4 votes) - Important Things You Must Know About Herbal Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Leigh McCabeWhat Are Natural health supplements? Nutritional supplements are made from the plants or specific parts of the plant and herb. This is one of the oldest and also an effective therapy to cure several ailments and live a healthy life. Now-a-days, natural health supplements are popularly used ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - Bioflavonoids - Vitamins Or Medicine? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterBioflavonoids, also known as flavonoids, are not true vitamins and they are sometimes referred to as Vitamin P. The body can not produce bioflavonoids, nor can they be stored in the body, they must be supplied in the diet. At first they were considered vitamins, then medicine, then ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - Remedies And Supplements For High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterUntreated high blood pressure can damage the arteries, brain, eyes, heart and kidneys. This silent killer seldom reveals any symptoms and should not be considered an unavoidable consequence of aging, it can be controlled. You can lower your blood pressure by changing your lifestyle and ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Should You Be Taking Nutritional Supplements? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterIf you are living a healthy life style and eating a balanced diet, should you be taking nutritional supplements? Simply put - YES. There has been extensive research over the past ten years in connection with the link between nutrition and health. Scientific research into the medicinal value ...
Views: 1179(3 votes) - What Are Antioxidants? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterAntioxidants are a group of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that protect the body from the formations of free radicals by neutralizing them before they can travel freely through the body wreaking havoc. Free radicals kill some cells and destroy the protective outer membranes of others. If a ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - “GOOD” AND “BAD” FATS, AND HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnMost people are mislead into demonizing fat, but the truth is that there are "good fats" and "bad fats," and you need the good fats in your diet – your brain and your nervous system literally can't survive without them. However eating so-called "bad fats" can result in heart disease, gaining ...
Views: 938(3 votes) - For Improved Mood Look at Carbs - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Susan PiergeorgeConsidering going on a weight loss diet? With the bounty of weight loss programs available, some new information has surfaced about the composition of weight loss diets and mood. Researchers in Australia recently conducted a study to evaluate the effect dietary composition had on mood and ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Slow Down, You Move Too Fast - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Karen SchachterDo you ever feel like you resemble a hamster on a wheel - running and running and running, with no time off and no chance to catch your breath? This is a common theme among many of my clients, and as a mom of two young children as well as a business owner, it is one I can certainly relate to. ...
Views: 975(3 votes) - Good Food For Good Mood - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Karen Schachter"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf was on to something: food - and our relationship to it - is our sustenance, our life blood. It has the potential to ...
Views: 1431(4 votes) - Nutrition & Fat Loss: How To Diet Properly - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from James HartLooking to lose fat or go on a diet regime that actually works? Then you have to follow some simple, proven techniques and strategies that can really help you shed those pounds! Nutrition The first and most important rule in weight loss is the amount of calories you eat. Forget the macro ...
Views: 7809(1 vote) - Five (5) Reasons To Reach For A Green Smoothie To Fast Track Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyNot everyone would salivate at the idea of a green smoothie. If your one of these people then you’re missing out on a fast track ticket to great health! This gloriously green smoothie is actually a simple blend of assorted fruits with green vegetables added to it. If your Mama never told you to ...
Views: 3235(3 votes) - Green Living and Prenatal Care: 10 Things You Need to Know To Ensure Your Baby Arrives Healthy Despite the Toxic World Around Us - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Boris LevitskyNutritional expert Dr. Carolyn Dean talks about how you can apply green living to protect your unborn child and have a smooth delivery and a healthy child. Having a baby in this toxic world of ours is especially challenging. There is a way to ensure your baby's health and your own health ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Breaking Out of Sugar Hell - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Karen SchachterI was recently in New York City, standing in line at Starbucks when my friend pointed out this sign to me: "Make Yourself Happy - Choose a Sweet Indulgence or a Non-Fat Option." As initially tempting as all the treats in the case behind the sign looked, I had to laugh at the irony of the words ...
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