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- Nightmare on NutraStreet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDBack in 1965, a chemist working for the G.D. Searle Company accidentally discovered aspartame while testing an anti-ulcer drug. By 1983 it was approved by the FDA as an additive – an artificial sweetener trademarked as NutraSweet – to carbonated beverages, despite objections from many scientific ...
Views: 882(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) - Obesity and PEMFs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukObesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death ...
Views: 6178(1 vote) - Obesity Caused by Environment - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWhat are the biggest causes of obesity? Some may be more obvious than others (junk food and physical inactivity), but a new study suggests that environmental factors are related to the risk of becoming obese, as discussed in a recent article from Reuters. Environmental factors that may lead ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Obesity Is Defeated With Nose (Not Mouth) Breathing during Exercise - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovNew medical research studies suggest that obesity has its roots in low body oxygen levels. Tissue hypoxia leads to elevated levels of HIF-1 (hypoxia inducible factor-1). This is the substance that causes insulin resistance and increased formation of adipose tissue (fat). A team of medical ...
Views: 5179(1 vote) - Obesity Rates Rising, Best Tips to Lose Weight Now! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipObesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - On the 12th Day of Eating - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHealthy eating is a cumulative experience Do you really believe that piece of cake, that piece of bread, that bowl of ice cream or that bag of nuts will not make you fat? Eating healthy is a cumulative experience. So if overeating, overindulging and developing poor eating habits. What have ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Possible dangers and difficulties with Lap Band surgery - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew JhonsonLap Band surgery engages putting a saline-filled ring round the top piece of the stomach. This ring closes off the bigger, base piece of the stomach and departs a little pouch in the top portion. This little pouch is now where the nourishment proceeds, and due to the little dimensions it ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Pro Shape - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Dewayne PenneyProshape RX is made up of Hoodia Gordonii and was certified as such by an independent lab . This is important to note because there are scammers filling pills with sawdust, selling them as Hoodia pills. Proshape RX works as an appetite suppressant and sugar blocker to help you maintain your ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Pros and Cons of Liquid Diet Plan for Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Jessica DonovanLiquid diet plan is widely preferred by majority of people who look forward to lose weight quickly. As indicated by the name, this diet plan allows the intake of liquids for a few days. According to a medical report, toxic substances accumulated and settled in the body account for around 10 ...
Views: 7484(1 vote) - Proven Natural Supplements that Increase Testosterone - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Brett PantonMen! Are you tired? Lost your edge, sense of vitality, your mojo? Does sex feel like work, or maybe it doesn't work out anymore? Is your mood ho-hum? Have you put on a gut even though you don't seem to be eating any more? Well chances are you are experiencing less than ideal levels of ...
Views: 4952(2 votes) - Reclaim the Intuitive Eater From Within - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Bonnie GillerImagine if you had all the money you've ever spent on diet programs, what could you buy? Diamond earrings, a gold watch, a new car, a summer home? There is no doubt that those diets worked for you... short-term. But what happened after you went off the diet? More than likely, those pounds lost ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Secrets of Weight Loss Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Steve CaldwellThe weight loss is what many people are striving for. But, people are failing to achieve the weight loss, due to the improper methods. You need to be dedicated enough to achieve the weight loss. It is necessary to take weight loss seriously and be determined to accomplish it. You need to ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Some Facts about Obesity in India - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Gaurav GautamPeople who are overweight or obese face a lot of health complications, negative consequences, and concerns. In fact, being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk for many diseases and health conditions. Unfortunately, obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century, ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Stressed? Live Stress-Free! Keep Diabetes Away : Know How Can We Keep Diabetes Away - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Dr. Vinod MethilType 2 diabetes can cause many serious health complications. Stress is one of the common mental issues people with diabetes are highly likely to experience at some point. Now, how your body reacts to this stress can increase the risk of complications from type 2 diabetes. Stress has become a ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Taking Better Care of Yourself: Making Time for Self Care - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryNew Year's resolutions tend to fizzle out sometime in the first six weeks of the year and attempts to make healthy lifestyle changes often die on the vine. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many busy women who want to make changes is finding the time to actually make them. Here’s a ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Techniques For Burning Belly Fat Fast - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Tim RyanGlanced at yourself in the mirror of late? Not happy about what was stood there glaring back at you? More belly fat than you would like to admit? Well do not let yourself get too down, the cause is far from lost, there are many great ways to burn belly fat fast and here are a few of them: 1) ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Technology Is A Big Reason For Rising Obesity Rates - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAs a society, we have become increasingly technologically connected than ever before in the past. Unfortunately, most people have also become much less active. 20 to 30 years ago, most people did not have personal computer, video game systems, smartphones and tablets. Home theater systems ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - The Biggest Loser Diet with a Best Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Sanjana SharmaAll diets are not created equally. This is a fact experienced by many who have ever tried to lose weight. Biggest loser diet, a tried-and-tested best weight loss program has helped people lose weight since it was formed. It is not your average diet. Usually it happens that fad diets come and go. ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - The Biggest Loser: Reality TV But Not Reality Living - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Michael MantellOne of the "hats" I wear now that I'm fully retired from clinical practice as a psychologist for the past couple of years, is Director of Transformational Behavior Coaching for the Premier Fitness Camp, http://www.premierfitnesscamp.com/America's top-rated optimal health, weight management and ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - The Connection between Diabetes, Beta Endorphins and Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Prof. George GrantOur bodies produce thousands of chemicals that control impulses necessary for everyday function and sensory navigation. Endorphins, a multi-functional chemical, are emitted to counteract and deal with sensations by transmitting electrical impulses through the body to the nervous system. One of ...
Views: 4450(1 vote) - The Detrimental Outcomes of Excessive Fats in the Body - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Marjorie DoumaObesity is around the globe today and it has turn into quite alarming because much more men and women are experiencing it. It is regarded as one of many wellness conditions that can be avoided however we retain on eating foods that will harm the different elements of the body and generate a lot ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - The Effects of Green Tea on Weight Management - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Byron RichardsGreen tea is a rich source of polyphenol catechins. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most active form of the catechins responsible for green tea’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects. Green tea also contains caffeine, which appears to act synergistically with EGCG to ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - 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) - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity –the Car - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to make ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - The Impact of Your All or Nothing Thinking on Self-Esteem and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Michelle MorandThis article will help you to understand a very important piece of what stops you from achieving your goals with food and weight loss and provides you with some specific examples of what to do to change that once and for all. As I enjoy the peace, the safety, the trust and confidence I feel ...
Views: 2137(3 votes) - The Internet – A Convenient Way To Purchase HCG - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ioventures IncA lot of people are now asking where they can possibly purchase HCG, which is now famous for losing weight. The best answer to that query will be, in the internet. You can simply find everything in the internet. HCG, or the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin weight loss is quite popular today, ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - 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) - The Long Term Harmful Effects of Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Boris DzhingarovObesity is usually thought of as a condition in which the person does not appear very pleasant on the outside but the diverse and harmful effects it can have on the body of an obese person are enough to make you realize that this is something which should be completely avoided if you want to ...
Views: 1014(4 votes) - The Most Effective Weight Loss Diets - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Alex VicIf you are seeking support losing excess fat for bikini and your holiday break, the following weight loss recommendations can help to make more resultive your diet naturally, healthily and safely. 1,500 Calorie Daily Fat Loss Program According to weight loss experts your organism needs a ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - The One and Only Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyIt’s the beginning of a new year and the foremost thing on a lot of people’s minds is losing those excess holiday pounds. Weight loss is the #1 New Year’s resolution, yet most people give up on their diet well before the end of January rolls around. The main reason of their failure is they ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - The Second of Seven Sins in Obesity – Fast Food - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - The Secret To Taming Your Sugar Cravings - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumIf you have great intentions of eating healthy . . . but get sidetracked by sweets . . . you’re not alone! According to Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD author of Beat Sugar Cravings Now!, the average American eats about 150 pounds of added sugar each year in processed foods and drinks. That’s more ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - 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) - The Sixth of Seven Sins in Obesity – Sedentary Leisure Activities - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Gail McGonigalFollowing on from time management skills, do we actually have time for leisure activities? It is questionable whether anyone plans to have leisure time, or whether you are like me; you just grab it now and again, when someone offers you a hike up the “Grouse Grind” or something else ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - The Someone Might See Me Naked Diet - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Pete JohnstonAs they sometimes say, “When life gives you lemons make Lemonade.” This is a recount of my experience after finding myself divorced in my mid/late 30’s as a single father. As a 36 year old man it can be very unsettling to go through a divorce. This was the time in my life when I truly was ...
Views: 1930(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) - The Truth About Your Weight Gain & How to Regain Control - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karl Zimmer IIIIs there part of you that’s really upset with yourself for being in the shape you’re in - feeling guilty about the extra weight you’ve put on? Well stop it! It won’t help! We all see the commercials about the new foods with zero (0) grams of trans fats, or made with whole grain, or containing ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - The Western Diet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Mark DavisThe Western Diet may be responsible for more deaths than all the wars America has been tragically involved. Daily,over 2,000 people die from heart disease. Almost 1,000 more die from complications of diabetes. Recently, our government released statistics noting that 26,000,000 people have ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Tips for Healthy Eating On the Run - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Bonnie GillerYou may often find yourself complaining that “there aren’t enough hours in a day”, a common phrase used by every working person, mother and college student. With all of your daytime chores and obligations taking up all of your time, eating often gets placed on the back burner. But why should ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Tips for Keeping the Weight off For Food - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Lora DavisUndertaking weight loss San Diego can be both fun and challenging depending on your motivation and rate of success. However, the most challenging part for most weight loss patients is maintaining the weight loss until you start enjoying the anticipated benefits. Millions of patients work ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Top 5 Diets to Burn Fat - Inform yourself before you pick a diet to follow - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHaving so many diet options available makes it difficult to know which ones to trust. Every single diet plan comes with great promises of results, reviews and testimonials. As well as some are fads and fakes, others are researched carefully by specialists and doctors. No matter what diet ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Top Reasons For Obesity! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIn the following article, I seek to share with you the top causes of obesity! Hopefully, you will be able to benefit from it, and get rid of these possible causes and lose weight! First of all, most people now lead a rather sedentary and 'lazy' lifestyle as compared to 20 years ago. As ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Travel is good for the Soul. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“If we simply realize our infinite ability to experience, the thousand-petaled lotus will unfold before our eyes”. ~Michael Talbot Travel allows us the opportunity to slow down and really connect to other cultures and people. It encourages patience and requires releasing attachment to ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Treat Obesity With Weight Loss Pills - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Alex FordLosing weight isn't easy and unless you're Super Woman, you're probably going to need a little help along the way. Friends, family, the Web, groups, diet programs, and books are all helpful ways to get support. But if your idea of getting a leg up on losing weight is popping a pill ... there ...
Views: 1928(3 votes) - Turbo Dance Your Way to a Fit and Cellulite-Free Body - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Calanthe MossAre you exhausted of covering up your cellulite affected bums, arms, and stomach? Have you wasted a lot of money resorting to cellulite treatments that only give empty promises? Are you getting hopeless? Well, there’s still a way to get rid of those stubborn cellulite. It requires no surgery; no ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Type 3 Diabetes The Next Global Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantType 3 Diabetes is when the brain stops or reduces the acceptance of the brain's secreted insulin within the brain's cell receptors. Diabetes type 1 and type 2 derive from the decline of insulin produced within the pancreas to the point where there is no insulin produced. Yet, in recent years, ...
Views: 2516(1 vote) - Unique Tips to Lose you Weight - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalHello All, Want to know that what is the unique tips to get slim or loose your weight. OK, i will explain you here very few selected healthy tips to make your body tone. If you want to get slim you can be slim, as fast as you want to. We are not giving you information about the health product or ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Use The Following Steps To Lower Your Cholesterol - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2020 from Knowell LadnerStatistics shows that over 100 million American citizens suffer from high cholesterol levels. Levels that are over 200 mg/dL are reasons why people suffer heart attacks, strokes and have clogged arteries. Fortunately, science is advancing and today there are tried and tested strategies ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Using HCG Pellets In Shedding Those Kilos - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ioventures IncGetting a wonderful and trimmed body can be hard to do. Shedding those unwanted weight can be difficult especially if you are very busy with your work. Enrolling in gym classes and fitness programs consume a lot of time. If you are a busy person, the desired results are surely difficult to ...
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