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- Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - 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) - Control Your Obesity Naturally with Simple Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownObesity is a chronic state of excess weight. It is a life threatening condition and current research has shown that obesity is the main cause for increased health threats that people face in the developed world. Obesity increases a person's risk of developing diabetes, stroke, heart ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John PhillipAs Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually ...
Views: 4773(3 votes) - Don't Make Dieting Your Resolution! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Nicki AndersonEach time I turn on the TV or the radio I hear, "Lose 20 pounds by Valentines Day!" or "Lose all the holiday weight for just pennies a day!" And my all time favorite, "Do you suffer from abdominal fat? (duh) In just weeks you can lose the fat and get the abs you've always wanted!" Do you have ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Doritos Commercial During Super Bowl Clearly Shows That Its Genetically Modified Bt Corn Chips Coupled with Chemical Ingredients Are Addicting and Dangerous. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Did you see the 20-second Doritos commercial in the first quarter of the Super Bowl? If so, you were among the 111 million viewers who did. It depicted a guy eating Doritos at this desk while another crazed-looking worker looked over his shoulder. The crazed-guy says, “Are you going to finish ...
Views: 4105(4 votes) - Eat Sugar And Lose Weight! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from James HallmarkI know what you're thinking. "This guy must be completely crazy!" "He's actually telling me that eating sugar will help me burn off excess body fat. How can that possibly be true?" Well, for starters, I'm not suggesting that you go hit your nearest ice cream shop and go to town on the largest ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Eliminate Dry Skin on the Controversial HCG Diet - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Tiffany PCompany creates moisturizer now approved for use on HCG Diet. The newly approved Tiffalina's HCG Diet Safe Lotion is the first of its kind to meet the strict guidelines of the HCG Diet. According to Dr. A.T.W. Simeons, the creator of the HCG Diet Protocol, products that contain fats or oils ...
Views: 4888(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceEmotional eating is a hoax. North America is obese because of sugar addiction, NOT emotional eating. Why is this so? This is so because because sugar is more addictive than cocaine or heroin. If you can get off refined white sugar, you can get back control of your health and your life. It's that ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceStop spiking your blood sugar! You have been on a blood sugar roller coaster for far too long. You eat a high sugar meal, which spikes your blood sugar and for a short time, you become hyper-glycemic (high blood sugar). Then you come down off this high and your body drops into a low blood ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Facing Your Fears Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stacey GrieveIf you are anything like I was, you hate your excess weight, you don’t understand why you keep regaining it back, and you berate yourself every time you gain a pound or eat a “bad” food. All this adds up to a lot of negative mental energy going on around your weight. Have you ever thought ...
Views: 8705(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: 1618(1 vote) - Fit Is Simply Not Enough If You Are Fat! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Peng Hock NgBeing fit but fat is simply not good enough. Excess weight can take years off your life, even if you get plenty of exercise. This was the finding of a study published in 2004 in New England Journal of Medicine. The study was based on questionnaires used in the Nurses’ Healthy Study, which ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - Fitness Boot Camps: Popping up everywhere - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaIn today's fastest growing modern world, Fitness boot camps have been gaining all the credit for loosing weight. Apparently Fitness boot camps are an excellent way to provide the structure and motivation that I think everyone need. And hence no doubt such camps can be considered as the latest ...
Views: 916(2 votes) - How Can You Lose that Belly Fat? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Susan CarranzaIs that band of fat around your middle good for you? Of course you know it’s not! Everyone knows that! Most people are more concerned about the way they look, then the health concerns. You just want the fat to go away. Want to find out how to get rid of that belly flab quick? Well, here is ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - How Others React When Your Weight Changes - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stacey GrieveOne of the tendencies of human nature is to compare ourselves with others. Often we will compare ourselves with someone in a worse situation, to make our own seem better. However, remember that just as we are comparing, so are others! As your weight stabilizes, and the new, ideal-weight and ...
Views: 1406(3 votes) - How To Burn Calories And Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Ion AndreiA definition of dieting is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. In most cases the goal is weight loss in those who are overweight or obese. The weight loss diets are generally divided into four categories: low-fat, low-carbohydrate, ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Barry HartWant to know how to lose weight and keep it off? As a clinical psychologist, I have found these tips to be very helpful: Tip 1 Write down five reasons YOU want to lose weight on a postcard and stick it on your refrigerator. Copy this list on some more postcards and stick one in each place ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Is Junk Food Addictive? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Carolyn RossAs a board certified Addiction Medicine specialist I was compelled to respond to this question. I work with many individuals who are greatly impacted by all types of addictions. Most think of addiction in terms of alcoholism, drug or sex addition, but as the issue of obesity increases across ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Is Martyrdom Fueling Your Overeating - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you overeat when you are stressed or tired or overwhelmed? Do you flop down exhausted at the end of the day feeling like there is never enough time for you? Despite your best intentions, do you never seem to get to that exercise plan, that journal that you want to write in, or that fun ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Learn How to Lose Belly Fat with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLearn How to get rid of Love Handles the right way : If you want to learn how to lose belly fat or make those love handles disappear, you will need to understand how weight is lost and muscle strength is developed. There is no magic pill that will help you get rid of all of your belly fat. ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Manage Stress and Weight with Three Easy Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kelly StallingsAs women, most of us are really good about taking care of our outside appearance. We are good about doing things to enhance our outer health. It is important that we realize the need to spend just as much time and effort on the inside for a healthy mind and mood both of which relate to a healthy ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - Medifast Program: Tips to Get the Proper Benefit - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Tom SawyerDieting is important and sometimes it is unavoidable. But it is a problem to spend days following strict routines and it is also true that same kind of food may not suppress dissatisfaction. Of course Medifast program is different and this may be the right choice and right alternative. In this ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Raw Food Diet - How It Helps A Typical American Dieter Lose Weight In Conventional & Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition A. What is weight loss? Weight loss is defined as a condition of health and physical fitness by reducing the total body mass, including loss of fluid, body fat or body tissues. The phrase of weight loss is normally used to prescribe consciousness efforts of a person who tries ...
Views: 1838(3 votes) - Secrets of Portion Control for Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from david quigleyOne of the most important problems for the client who is serious about losing weight is portion size. Everyone wishing to lose weight needs to learn about healthy eating habits, the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding highly processed foods, and the value of whole grains. In ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Special Seasonal Steps for Food Freedom - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Nancy Anderson DolanIt is holiday time again and time to think about a conscious celebration. The difference between what we think and want to feel like and what we actually experience, can drive even the most dedicated wellness woman into less than optimal choices with their eating and plans at this time of the ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - The awkward way that low self esteem shows up in your life - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Michelle SearsLow self esteem sometimes has an awkward way of showing itself in your life. Some things that seem so unrelated to how you see yourself is actually the exact result of it. How you see yourself has more of an effort on your overall life than any other factor. Because if you see yourself as ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - The Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Susan TylerObesity is a serious health issue that has reached epidemic proportions. A recent Parade Magazine Poll asked if the US Government should pass laws to fight Obesity. 66% responded yes, noting it is a public health threat. But anyone with a weight issue knows that losing weight is not as ...
Views: 814(2 votes) - Too Many Treats? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachFirst, I hope you had a wonderfully fun Halloween and that your kids enjoyed dressing up and seeing all of their friends in costume. Now that the excitement has settled, you may be faced with a huge pile of candy and wondering what to do with it. Maybe you are thinking, "They're kids, it can't ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Weight Losing Very Effective Tips - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownMost people think they know all about losing weight, but if you read this article you will realize that there are many fat loss facts you've never heard of: Choose products that contain 100% pure Amazon acai berry extract. Other products are a waste of time and money. A very light weight ...
Views: 1449(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) - Weight Loss: How To Lose The Fat Permanently The Safe and Easy Way - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Charles M.I bet you have been searching the Internet for that magic weight loss "pill" that will make you lose 10 pounds a week without much effort, yes? We all want things now because we've gotten used to it living in our world where everything is near instantaneous. I'm guilty of wanting things fast, ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - What Is Medical Tourism - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Harshwardhan UllalMedical Tourism is a term originally coined by travel agencies and the mass media to illustrate the increasing practice of travelling across international borders to obtain health care. It also refers negatively to the practice of healthcare practitioners travelling abroad to provide ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - What To Avoid In A Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Carnail AdkinsObesity is a serious public health problem in the United States; around 65% of people in the US are overweight, 31% of which fall into the classification of obese. Out of the 50 states, only Colorado’s obesity rate is less than 20%. The public is becoming increasingly alarmed over the epidemic ...
Views: 679(2 votes) - Why Are You Fatigued? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from sarah labdarFatigue is a common symptom that everyone experiences at some point in his or her life. About 20% of Americans experience fatigue daily that interferes with their daily life. More and more people are presenting in the hospitals, at their doctors office and in walk in clinics with fatigue as ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Why Do Physicians Recommend High Protein Diets For Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Patients? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from joe griffinStudies have shown that patients who consume a high protein, low carb diet have less hunger as they go through their weight loss process. Proteins seem to suppress hunger and cravings. Carbohydrates and sugar on the other hand seem to stimulate hunger and cravings. Another reason why ...
Views: 1094(3 votes) - Winter Weight Gain - Why Does It Happen And What Can We Do? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWinter weight gain is a common complaint of many people. It seems that every winter we add a few pounds, and come summer we don't lose them all again either. A few of them always stick around, making us a little heavier every year. They seem to be very hard to lose extra pounds! Why does this ...
Views: 2297(1 vote) - How to Eat Everything You Like and Still Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from William AndersonMost people think that to lose weight you have to deny yourself your favorite foods and stick to a rigid diet. On the contrary, one of the keys to permanent weight loss is learning how to eat everything you like, even “splurging” on the weekend, without gaining weight. This is not only possible, ...
Views: 7942(4 votes) - ***A New Cost-Effective Way to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Brian Alman“Sleep may be the cheapest and easiest obesity treatment there is.” According to past President of the Obesity Society and Author, Louis Aronne, MD This may go against the grain of conventional beliefs. Patients are likely to have their sleep assessed and their eating habits. If ...
Views: 2326(3 votes) - ***Doctor Breaks the Rules of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Brian AlmanI’m often asked “Dr. Alman, tell us about your weight loss program?” Basically it’s a carefully designed program of education and counseling that provides people with all the guidance they need to lose weight and keep it off. Research shows that 95 percent of the people who lose weight ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - Skipping Breakfast-A Big No-No - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from The Bio-herbal Remedy Guide TeamMost obese teens do not have breakfast, a survey has found. From this, we concluded that breakfast is very important in controlling hunger in the afternoon and the later part of the day, says researchers. The survey also revealed- surprisingly that there was riot much difference between the ...
Views: 777(2 votes) - How Can My Metabolism Help Me To Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Yannick GirardFirst of all the metabolism is one of the keys of your healthiness. Your metabolism can regulate your weight when you know how to use it. The first thing you must know is that the metabolism works a lot better in the morning. Therefore, you should always consider this before eating a midnight ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - 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) - Are You a Carb Addict - Yes or No? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickWould you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about carbohydrates? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about carbohydrates. Now that we've covered those aspects of carbohydrates, let's turn to some of the other ...
Views: 2216(1 vote) - Control obesity in time to avoid obesity related diseases - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Tom HowarthObesity is a medical condition in which you accumulate an excessive amount of body fat. While "overweight" refers to that excessive amount of body weight that includes muscle, bone, fat and water, obesity is a long-term complex problem that is associated with various life threatening ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Easy Ways to Recover From Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Jack BondObesity is the health issue that is caused when the excessive fats present in the body starts putting the adverse impact on the health of the individual. The main cause of the obesity is excessive weight gain. This may be caused due to the too much intake of the foods that are rich in fats and ...
Views: 6628(1 vote) - How Natural and Herbal Weight Loss Supplements Work to Treat Obesity and Increase Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Tess ThompsonThere is no miracle cure for obesity, and most reputable weight loss solutions emphasize that diet, exercise and behavioral changes are more important than weight loss medications. Whether you choose natural weight loss or herbal weight loss, you will be required to adhere to a strict, healthy ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - How To Beat Food Cravings. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickDo you often find yourself giving in to cravings and completely wrecking your efforts to lose weight or maintain your healthy eating habits? Before you uncontrollably grab for those doughnuts or chips, read this article and learn how you can easily overcome those cravings by using a few simple ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - How to gain at Weight loss - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Prof. George GrantHow to Gain at weight loss: Reduce your caloric intake to match your basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR represents the number of calories your body needs at rest; in other words, your body burns these calories through basic functions. So, BMR represents the ideal number of calories you should eat ...
Views: 2073(1 vote) - Learn How to Work with Your Inner Critic for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Mike TurnerDr. Brian Alman, a veteran Southern California expert, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, has made a crucial discovery regarding weight loss that he has learned from over 30 years of practice with patients of all sizes, shapes and demeanors. The most crucial issue to successful weight loss ...
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