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- Tesofensine – Is all well with the new anti-obesity pill? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Ikram AbidiWith so many weight reduction tablets and weight loss supplements available in the market today, the choice and the decision of what will suit you the best has become even tougher. Speaking of prescription-based weight loss pills, the same dilemma is faced by the doctor or a physician who has to ...
Views: 3819 - How To Lose Weight - Losing Stomach Fat In Your 50s - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellThere is a simple formula for losing stomach fat in your 50s, or at any other age: eat the right foods and exercise regularly. The trouble is this is not so simple to put into practice. There is always some debate as to what the right foods are and what exercise is best. However, the answer is ...
Views: 3796 - The Four Stages of Cellulite Development - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Janet AndersonStatistics show that there is about 90 per cent of the total population in the world who has cellulite, and only 10 per cent is the estimated case for men. The main reason for this seemingly discriminatory variance is that the fat structure of women is different than that of men. Cellulite ...
Views: 3739 - Hooked on Food: Our Emotional Connections to Eating - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Judith AlbrightIf there were no other reason for eating other than to fuel our body, would we ever overdose on turnips? Liver and onions? Pickled tongue? Probably not! Then what is it that makes us want to eat an entire bag of candy, a plateful of spaghetti, a super-sized Big Mac and fries, or a box of ...
Views: 3717 - Obesity and Kinesiology - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Linda BelcherPut simply obesity is a symptom/result of the body absorbing/storing more than it needs to survive healthily. This can result in a number of health problems, one of which is type 2 diabetes. Obesity can be due to: • eating too much • eating too much of the “wrong” things – foods heavily laden ...
Views: 3607 - The Joys and Benefits of Hunger - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from david quigleyMost of us experience hunger as anything but joyful. When pangs of hunger strike, most of us experience them as the enemy. Often hunger makes us confused, tired, and irritable. Worst of all; hunger pains can lead us to overeat, or to eat sweets and other junk food. Under the dire influence of ...
Views: 3560(2 votes) - How To Get In Shape Fast And Lose Weight With No Diet - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ion AndreiYou can get in shape fast and lose weight with no diet by making a few simple changes to your lifestyle. You will have to make changes to the overall you, to give more importance to exercise you do and to choose more careful what you are eating. You don't have to starve yourself in order to lose ...
Views: 3489(1 vote) - The Third of Seven Sins in Obesity - Dehydration - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail McGonigalAfter going through the first two reasons why the western population is gaining so much weight.; we come to the third reason which is dehydration. I am inclined not to attribute all the blame to you personally, because we live in a society where we are bombarded with advertising. It is ...
Views: 3457(1 vote) - Obesity & Biofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantKey facts •Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. •In 2008, 1.5 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. Of these over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese. •Nearly 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 2010. •a BMI greater than or ...
Views: 3452(1 vote) - Is Creatine Helpful for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from James HallmarkCreatine. You've all heard the word before. But not many know what it actually is. Creatine is made up of three amino acids (amino acids are the building blocks of protein). These three amino acids are glycine, arginine, and methionine. Many use creatine as a supplement to build muscle, in the ...
Views: 3426(2 votes) - Six Ways You Can Help Your Overweight Child and Solve The Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonI was the fattest kid in school all my school life. It’s a miserable way to spend a childhood, or any time, for that matter. To look at me today no one would guess it. I’ve been at my ideal body weight for over twenty years. I’m a mental health counselor. Some assume I have no idea what it’s ...
Views: 3422(3 votes) - How to find a genuine weight loss product that really works. - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Barun KumarLosing weight is not a difficult task as many overweight people think. It is seen that overweight people always get frosted after using a lot of useless ideas and weight loss products that never work for them. They lose their money for fake products and make a mind that there are no way to lose ...
Views: 3336(1 vote) - 5 Surprising Traits from Parents Most Adults Will End up Inheriting - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from M Nasir AzizYour ancestors can have a tremendous impact on who you end up becoming as an adult. Click here to learn which surprising traits from parents you will inherit! "That's exactly what your parents would say!" It's something most of us have heard at one point or another. Whether it makes you ...
Views: 3232(1 vote) - Top Ten Quick Calorie Cutters - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Andrea PenningtonTo lose 1 pound of fat, you must create a 3,500-calorie deficit. The easiest way to do this is to decrease your caloric intake and increase your physical activity. By incorporating one or two of the following tips into your everyday life, you can lose 1 pound every week — and still eat most of ...
Views: 3211 - Food—How Do I Use Thee? Let Me Count the Ways - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from William AndersonJust about everyone who admits to loving “comfort food” is confessing to a kind of food addiction. Unlike other creatures, human beings use food to satisfy a whole array of needs that have nothing to do with nutrition. Our four-legged relatives don’t eat because they are depressed, tired, ...
Views: 3188(4 votes) - Bacteria in your stomach could be making you fat! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Anna AparicioTypically bad nutrition and lack of exercise are blamed as the main causes of obesity. Some say it is as easy as: if you eat too much and you don’t exercise enough, you get fat. However, experts say that theory doesn’t explain every case. Now we know that the bacteria that live in our ...
Views: 3153(1 vote) - Weight Loss Woes Could Be Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re having trouble losing weight, if you feel tired, foggy and feel cold all the time, you may have Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can make a big difference in how you feel and how easy it is to lose weight after you have the other weight loss pieces of the puzzle in place. Some common ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - Menopause Weight Loss With Alli - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Adaeze OzohAlli (pronounced Al-eye), the new diet pill from drug giant Glaxo Smith Kline, has been hyped as the solution to all your weight loss troubles, and best of all, it's available over the counter, ie you can get it without a prescription at your local drugstore. Personally, I'm a bit skeptical and ...
Views: 3105 - THE LEPTIN HORMONE. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dr Diana HodgsonTHE LEPTIN HORMONE. The hormone Leptin is a very powerful and influential hormone which was discovered approximately 10 years ago and has totally changed the way that science looks at fat, nutrition, and metabolism in general. Prior to the discovery that Leptin is produced by our fat ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - What Dr. Oz Says About Successful Weight Loss By Jackie Wicks, PEERtrainer.com - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn the January issue of Oprah Magazine, Dr Oz wrote an article where he outlined a 28 day plan to help people do a mind, body and soul makeover. Weight loss community and online nutrition resource, PEERtrainer.com, are big fans of Dr. Oz because he takes a very broad view of health, and ...
Views: 2990 - Why are there so many fat kids? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Beatrice BrownI can remember when there was only one “chubby” kid per class. Now one in three, by my informal survey and the government’s official tally, would be eligible for this form of verbal abuse. Actually, one child in ten is considered morbidly obese and the other two in ten just obese or ...
Views: 2989(1 vote) - 15 "Must Know" Ways To Lose Weight Fast! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWant to lose weight fast? It's easy to say goodbye to 10 pounds of unwanted fat with these easy diet tips. Just pay attention to what you eat and be sure to have good tasting, fresh and healthy food including snacks, fill up on vegetables and keep your taste buds happy with fruit. No need to ...
Views: 2979(4 votes) - The Fifth Deadly Seven Sin in Obesity – Poor Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIt is hoped that by now, you are able see the development of how obesity advanced in the western culture, with the advent of the motor vehicle. As I have declared, it is not entirely your fault; because the pattern has been driven by big corporations; for attracting families into seeing their ...
Views: 2969(1 vote) - Weight: The Key to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Margaret PaulHow often have you eaten something that you know is going to put weight on you and you tell yourself that it doesn't count? Do you have any idea how many calories you actually consume in a day, and how many you need to lose weight or to maintain weight? Is it possible that you think you are not ...
Views: 2952 - Weight Loss, HCG and Metabolic Syndrome - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneWeight Loss, HCG and Metabolic Syndrome We know that today’s diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors are considered to be the most important underlying causes of the chronic disease epidemic, which accounts for roughly 75 percent of our rising $2.5 trillion in annual health care costs ...
Views: 2922(1 vote) - Why Diaphragmatic Breathing 24/7 Is Crucial To Fight Obesity - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovRecent medical discoveries suggest that obesity and insulin resistance are caused by ... low levels of oxygen in body cells. When our bodies suffer from cell hypoxia (reduced O2 levels), our tissues increase production of HIF-1 (hypoxia inducible factor-1). And this is the chemical that directly ...
Views: 2863(1 vote) - Increase Serotonin Levels and Lose Weight Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockYou are feeling down and lonely, so you get up at night and raid the fridge. You don't grab celery and carrot sticks. Are you kidding? Most likely, you'll dive into the chocolate cake or the family sized container of rocky road ice cream or maybe you'll finish off the cheesecake. There's a ...
Views: 2854 - The Dangers of Wearing High-Heeled Stiletto Shoes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHow can anyone manage to walk comfort when walking in high-heeled stiletto shoes? It seems that there are guidelines on the internet that show you how to balance in these incredibly high-heeled shoes, or stilettos as they are called in the fashion world. Sadly I must inform you about the ...
Views: 2836 - *** The 1-2-3-4 of Overcoming Addiction, Obesity and Disease - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Paul ChekCan you imagine a world without addiction, obesity and disease? If so, you may also wonder why, with our advanced medical systems, we are unable to improve the relative number of people suffering from these conditions. In this short article, I will overview what may be the world’s simplest, ...
Views: 2789(2 votes) - Functional Food Obsession? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Nancy Anderson DolanFunctional Food Obsession? We are in the midst of an overwhelming increase in the number of people that are obsessed with food. Eating disorders are rampant and 65% of North Americans are classified as overweight or obese. But what if this so called “problem” is really a wake up call? Like ...
Views: 2769 - The Seven Sins of Obesity: The Final Conclusion - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the final conclusion to the article series about the sins, or reasons for obesity in the western culture from the last seven articles. Let’s just go through the process of how it all started: It began with the use of a vehicle – a car for getting around, which immediately ...
Views: 2768(1 vote) - How Exercise Makes Osteoarthritic Joints Feel Better - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Astrid WhitingDo you know someone who is suffering from osteoarthritis? There's no doubt about it, osteoarthritis hurts. It can stop you from doing activities you used to do with ease. The bad news is there isn't currently a cure for osteoarthritis, and It will get progressively worse over time. The good news ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - 10 Things You (and Your Schools) Need to Know About Beating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMy most vivid childhood memories are from grade school. They are awful memories of ugly days, too many to count. I was “the fat kid.” Every year, the school nurse would make her way from room to room, a doctor’s scale in tow. When she got to our room, we were called by name, and we got ...
Views: 2734(3 votes) - ***Finally, Fast Weight Loss with Clean Hair - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Tiffany PWentzville, MO – Dr. A.T.W. Simeons’ famous HCG Diet is known for providing fast and significant weight loss results. It is also known for its rigid guidelines. Diligent HCG Dieters must abstain from using any personal care products containing fats or oils during the month on the diet plan. HCG ...
Views: 2731(2 votes) - Core Values: How Building a Strong Torso Speeds Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Jen BodaExercise is a necessary part of health and weight loss and yet, when many people begin exercising they lack a holistic understanding of how the body is made, how the muscles of the body work together for support and strength. Often we focus most of our energy on what we want to tone or get rid ...
Views: 2722 - Do You Love to Eat? That’s OK! It’s a Key to Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from William AndersonI love to eat. For years, I thought that was the reason I had my weight problem. As a kid, the so-called experts told me I’d have to deny that part of myself to succeed —I’d need to stop enjoying myself and get used to doing what I hated. To solve my weight problem, they said I’d have to make ...
Views: 2709(5 votes) - Ashley’s “Killer” Recipe for Organic Beef Barley Soup Made in a Crock Pot - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Even though the health benefits of beef barley soup containing onions, carrots and celery are well known, there can be even more nutrition in those little grains of barley then one would expect. Unless the beef barley soup is organic, it does not contain the same ingredients as your grandmother ...
Views: 2699(5 votes) - Testosterone Deficiency and Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone, regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - Eat Candy and Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from James HallmarkI recently wrote an article on ezinearticles.com in repsonse to the numerous requests I've received about what people can do this Halloween to ensure that they don't go off their fitness plan. Although Halloween is over, I think the information in this article is relevant to any time you feel ...
Views: 2682(1 vote) - Does Exercise Reduce Obesity In Kids? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydHave you noticed that there seems to be more kids who are obese these days? It is heartbreakingly true. Especially in the United States as studies have shown the kids in the US are more likely to be obese than kids in other countries. There are some important questions that need to be ...
Views: 2681 - Weight Loss: Do I Have to Give Up Chocolate? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Khandee AhnaimuganMost people trying to lose weight, think that they have to cut out all the foods they love in order to achieve their goal. This is a terrible way to go about it, because it makes the whole experience unpleasant and so you are less likely to stick to it. The main question you should really ask ...
Views: 2674 - The Connection Between Obesity And Portable Or Central Air Conditioners - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Erin LynnAir conditioning is what most people turn to when the weather is hot and steamy to keep them cool and comfortable. But even though it is usually a comfort, could it be a cause of obesity? Some studies say yes. While some studies agree that portable or central air conditioning can be a cause of ...
Views: 2669 - Natural Solution to Obesity - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Solutions to Obesity Obesity has become a major health problem in developed countries across the world, but particularly in the United States. Being clinically obese brings with it the risk of suffering from a wide range of other health complications, and can also trigger a number of ...
Views: 2663 - Lose Stomach Fat – Best Stomach Fat Exercise For Over 50 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellWe all know we have to exercise on a regular basis if we want to lose stomach fat. The simple fact is doing regular vigorous exercise, along with eating the right food, is the most effective way of losing weight and keeping it off. The trouble is, by the time we are over 50 the build up of ...
Views: 2650 - Losing Fat and Inches with All Natural Body Wraps - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyYou may have seen advertisements for a very popular brand of body wrap that you can perform at home that claims to flush out toxins and remove unwanted fat and inches using “all natural” ingredients. While most of these ingredients ARE natural, there are several that aren’t. The main ...
Views: 2638(5 votes) - Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico with Dr Alejandro Aguirre Wallace - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Janiel ShokDr. Alejandro Aguirre-Wallace has performed over a thousand Open Gastric Bypass surgeries since the late 1980’s in the city of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. He has hundreds of testimonials from satisfied patients deriving from different parts of the world. You May Ask, What Is The ...
Views: 2635 - Gaining Weight in Your 40s: Why Does It Happen and What to Do About It? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Khandee AhnaimuganIn my weight loss practice, I primarily see women who are over 40. And within this group, there are two types of clients I usually see: 1. Women who have been overweight most of their adult life and have tried many different diets without success. 2. Women who have been slim all their life ...
Views: 2625 - Five Ideas for the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from William AndersonOn March 17th I was contacted by Melody Barnes, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and asked to submit my ideas for solving our country’s childhood obesity epidemic. The deadline was March 26th, so there wasn’t much time to get back to her with the solution to what is arguably the ...
Views: 2608(3 votes) - Medium Chain Triglycerides Benefits the Obese - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Rhotini HendersonQuite frankly, it seems a bit counter-intuitive that fat could actually enhance weight loss. But it's true, coconut oil encourages loss of body fat and I'm going to step you through it. Let's start by going over some of the classroom-level fundamentals that you likely been taught in ...
Views: 2599 - New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsI have started a New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties program. They can be done at your home or business. All you need is a minimum of at least four people who want to lose weight. Home Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties are fun and educational. This is a Lifestyle Weight Management Hypnosis program. ...
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