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- The Failure of the Western Medical Model - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaOne Cause, One Cure The western medical model looks at illness from a one cause-one disease-one cure perspective. This is called allopathic medicine. If a person has high blood pressure, an allopathic physician may give him or her a drug to lower blood pressure. The doctor may opt for the ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - 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) - The Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Jen PageThe apparent likelihood of a connection between breast cancer and being overweight is an issue of growing concern. Statistical evidence has shown that women with excessive upper body and abdominal fat account for a large percentage of breast cancer patients. No conclusive results have been made ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - The Secret of How to Get Great Abs – Find Out What Others Already Know - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Dave BurtTHE QUEST TO GET GREAT ABS An optimum mixture of proper diet and exercise can be your solution to achieve a flat belly and get great abs. Aiming for a perfectly toned, well shaped body or flat abs takes handwork, lots of self discipline and some self sacrifices. For many overweight people, ...
Views: 911(7 votes) - The Secret to Creating Great Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Michelle MorandHi all, this article began as a response to a question I received from an on line program member as part of our group chat forum and it’s such a common experience for everyone who uses food to cope I thought I’d turn it into an article and share it with all of you out there in our global ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - The Skinny on Fat Stores Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from James FairfieldAs the body ages, fat begins to find its way to places not so much of our choosing. If you've been battling problem fat areas on your hips, stomach or even back, the good news is that yes, it is possible to make those problem spots go away. Here are three basic steps to saying goodbye to ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - The Skinny on Fat Stores Reduction - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from James FairfieldAs the body ages, fat begins to find its way to places not so much of our choosing. If you've been battling problem fat areas on your hips, stomach or even back, the good news is that yes, it is possible to make those problem spots go away. Here are three basic steps to saying goodbye to ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - The Two Fat Loss Requirements for Maximum Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ted DeeLosing weight is simple, in theory at least. But actually doing it and keeping the weight off is far more difficult as many of us know from personal experience. And unfortunately as we age, our bodies slow down, and it becomes harder to lose weight. Many people gradually gain weight as they age ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - The Weight Loss Pill Touted As A 'Miracle' By The UK Media - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Audrey MYou have been on a weight loss diet plan, right? The same as everybody else? Almost everyone has tried to diet and control their eating habits at some point. Many individuals have done it several times. Unfortunately, the "diet thing" appears to work the same way for everyone. You choose a diet ...
Views: 827(2 votes) - Top 10 Weight Loss Tips to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from John PhillipAs the number of overweight and obese Americans approaches three-quarters of all adults, dropping those extra pounds becomes a serious objective of many who are concerned with their long term health. For most, losing weight and keeping it off is a lifelong battle made more difficult with ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Weighing In: The Real Health Risks of Obesity - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Health remediesWeighing In: The Real Health Risks of Obesity * How Fat is Obese? Many of us are carrying around a few unwanted pounds here and there. While some extra curves may affect our jeans size and self-image, they are otherwise not much cause for concern. But when excessive body weight becomes a ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Weight Loss EFT - Why Say Negative Statements? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaWeight-loss, in my experience, is best done by losing the reasons why we overeat, under-exercise, sleep very little, or are mega-stressed. All of these reasons have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Emotional Freedom Techniques, in most of its forms, involves saying what we desire that ...
Views: 2235(1 vote) - 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) - Why Smart Successful Women Struggle with Food, Weight, and Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryAs we all know, Oprah Winfrey isn't the only smart successful woman who struggles with food, weight, and emotional eating. I work with many clients who have accomplished tremendous things but who see food as the one place in their lives where they can't seem to take control. Frustration, ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Wisdom and Wellness: Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardThis week I've been working with how much courage it takes, for those who are people-pleasers , to be authentic. It's a fact that you can't set a boundary to take care of yourself, and take care of the other person's feelings at the same time. For many, the prohibition against hurting someone ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - 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) - Summer! The Time for Eating Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonResearch shows more than 90% of all Americans do not eat their recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables. The amounts of fruits and vegetables you need each day may seem overwhelming. However, fruits and vegetables provide the coveted combination of great taste, nutrition, and abundant variety. ...
Views: 4041(4 votes) - Where Has Your Energy Gone? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from David ThompsonEnergy. It is something we use each day. Some of us use energy wisely. Turning off the lights when we leave a room saves 10 to 20 percent on your electric bill. If using dimmer switch it may save more. Fuel-efficiency driving can save your car as much as 30 percent in vehicle maintenance and ...
Views: 1494(4 votes) - 5 Easy Ways to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Trina ClearyHaving trouble convincing your kids to swallow a healthy dose of greens each day? Try some of these quick tricks for boosting their veggie intake. 1. Grating is Great Small mouths like small pieces, and grated food is just one step up from a puree or mash. Kids enjoy eating grated carrot or ...
Views: 1087(3 votes) - Easy Weight Loss Advice to Effectively Reduce Belly Fat - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaIn recent times Obesity has become a matter of grave concern throughout the world. Being a problem in itself, it is the cause of many other serious health problems as well. As people are becoming more aware of obesity and its dangerous consequences, more of them are now found looking for quick ...
Views: 847(3 votes) - Eating To Lose Weight: Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Liz ModrellAre you trying to lose weight? Have you tried every diet out there and keep waiting for the next 'best diet' to come along because you know it will be the one that gets the results you want? Stop Waiting! Every year millions of Americans spend $30 billion on diet programs and diet products to no ...
Views: 1061(3 votes) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2385(3 votes) - 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) - Kid Faticide! Fat Kidicide! Until You Decide! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanFat kids need our help. We tend to ignore this Fat epidemic. We pretend that they will grow out of it. It’s just baby Fat. Some do. Most don’t. Childhood obesity is so much more polite and politically correct. It softens the magnitude of what we have been avoiding for decades. It is an ...
Views: 1317(3 votes) - Lose Weight Fast – Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellThere are many different ways that your overall well being can be affected if you are overweight. These include depression, low self-esteem, health risks, and physical difficulties. When taking on a new weight loss regime, there are some techniques that can help you lose weight fast and keep ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - HEALTHFUL TIPS: Exercise and Nutrition - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Daniel ClementineHello to you all, Australia is one of the many western societies becoming a place of obsessive, poor nutrient over-eating; many Australians have poor time management coupled with misguided incentives and misinformation, health has been put in the back of our minds. The health of our western ...
Views: 2059(5 votes) - Choose healthy foods for fast and effective weight loss - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Michelle LutzHealthy eating should be a normal activity for each person every day, but this may be difficult to do on a regular basis. In order to eat healthy you need to make the right food choices, what you eat directly affects your body.Making good food choices are essential for quick results in effective ...
Views: 1828(8 votes) - Digestive Cleansing Weight Loss System - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Carlos LadeiraWhat is the truth behind the digestive cleansing weight loss system? Are parasites living in your intestines clogging up your bowels? Since recent studies reveal obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, now more than 40% of Americans alone who are labeled "obese!" Children are now ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - How A Multivitamin Can Help You Lose Weight! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from James HallmarkThere are many supplements on the market today that are advertised as the guarantee to your weight loss. Some are marketed towards the bodybuilding crowd, others are genders specific and are marketed towards women only, and others are promise weight loss and energy. In fact, there are so many ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - How can appetite suppressants help diet? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Aaron HanzWeight loss in the last few years has transformed into an obsession. Trillions of spending have been generated for multiple type of diets and weight loss solution that are introduced in the corporate marketplace by conglomerates. Moreover, the media today has also put forth the aim of being ...
Views: 1523(2 votes) - Hypnosis Weight Loss: Some Ways to Stop the Weighting - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Arhan EfhaControlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems. Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues’ gallery of potentially deadly conditions, including ...
Views: 887(4 votes) - 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) - Lose weight through these 17 guaranteed methods - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Dr.Savitha SuriThe resent statistics and researches have revealed that obesity or over weight is a growing global health problem. A person is called over weight or obese, when his/her weight is more than normal. Factors like age, height and race are considered to calculate normal weight of a person. Obesity ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - Rush is Wrong About Exercise! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Nicki AndersonIt seems as though Rush Limbaugh’s battle of the bulge has created some pretty imaginative scapegoating. A couple of weeks ago, Limbaugh came out and said that thanks to “exercise freaks” our health care system is stressed. He cited that those that exercise and involved in activities such as ...
Views: 1982(2 votes) - The Risks of childhood obesity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kody HackbuschEarlier this year in an interview regarding her new campaign against the epidemic of childhood obesity First Lady Michelle Obama said "We know the numbers, I mean, one in three kids are overweight or obese, and we're spending $150 billion a year treating obesity-related illnesses. So we know ...
Views: 1596(2 votes) - Top Five Reasons People Gain Weight Without Realizing It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMost of us get overweight over a period of time without realizing it. Eating a few more calories than you burn, even from something "healthy" like a glass of orange juice every morning, can make you gain 100 pounds in five years! It's cumulative. Here are some common ways we start packing on the ...
Views: 8887(4 votes) - “Healthy” Kids’ Foods Usually Aren’t - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerPackaging on food can often be deceiving, especially when it comes to those marketed towards children. Many food packaging claims that its food is healthy and nutritious, when in fact, it is not. Americans spend $168 billion a year on obesity-related health care costs. Yet, another study has ...
Views: 799(2 votes) - ***Why Diet and Exercise Alone Won't Work! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Brian AlmanWhy did you create TruSage and how does it work? Dr. A: I created TruSage because almost everyone knows what they should do but they have not been able to make themselves do what they know they should – specifically as it relates to losing weight and keeping it off. When it comes to ...
Views: 2584(6 votes) - Are You Truly Hungry, Or Do You Just Want to Eat? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from James HallmarkBack when I used to work in one of the largest supplement retailers in the world, I used to get all kinds of people who would come in for appetite suppressants. Usually, it was the ladies who would come in for them, but there were plenty of men who would wish to take them as well. "I don't ...
Views: 1802(3 votes) - Exploring the Fear of Judgement - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandAll weight problems are simply a reflection of a lack of balance within. That’s all. Emotionally and physically you’re out of balance. Your priorities are skewed and they need to be tweaked so that you really embody the belief that your needs and your health are the most important things in ...
Views: 6402(3 votes) - Herbal Diet Pills Are Not Created Equal - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Paul RodgersThere are several types of commonly used herbal diet pills, and each one has a different mechanism of weight loss. All herbal diet pills need to be taken together with an appropriate weight loss diet as well as an exercise plan. While every person is different and they each have different ...
Views: 1630(3 votes) - Is the "Eat Stop Eat" Diet a Scam? Read my Dairy Notes. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonI was extremely doubtful about fasting for weight loss, I was anxious about being hungry, lacking energy, and simply not making it through the day. The Eat Stop Eat plan revolves round the idea of intermittent fasting, or fasting for brief periods, and then eating again. The basic idea is ...
Views: 6349(3 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) - Therapeutic Psychogenics: The New Psychology to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from William AndersonThere’s a new psychology getting rave reviews for its phenomenal success in helping people achieve permanent weight loss. It’s called Therapeutic Psychogenics. Therapeutic Psychogenics is a collection of “mind control” techniques I developed that helped me lose 140 pounds over 20 years ago, ...
Views: 4741(3 votes) - 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) - How to lose fat. - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from John SmithWeight loss is hard, but with these tips you will have no problems losing more than 2 pounds of fat a week. If you want to look great in beach by next summer, follow these tips. The most easiest way how to lose fat is to eat less. Average maintenance for woman is 2000 calories a day, but for ...
Views: 864(4 votes) - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 1456(5 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) - 4 Ways to Gain Control Over Your Binge Eating! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Mika MaddelaEven the best of us break down from time to time and succumb to our craving for that slice of cake or that bag of chips. This sort of sabotage of your weight loss and fitness plan, though, can be overcome if you simply plan ahead. The guidelines issued here should be useful to you in overcoming ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - 5 weight loss myths exposed & debunked so you can achieve your optimal weight. - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from kamyar farhang5 weight-loss myths exposed & debunked so you can achieve your optimal weight As I was doing research for most effective weight-loss programs, I discovered there is too much misinformation about weight-loss on the Web. People that say they are experts are infiltrating your minds with ...
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