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Cultured, Whole-Food Vitamins And Supplements – Best Source of Dietary Supplementation - By Christine Dreher- Weight Loss Shakes Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Vijayjan NairAre you in search of some good weight loss shakes recipes? The solution is right here; the given editorial will guide you to make some nutritious weight loss shakes. Now-a-days, calorie, restriction and weight loss are the most common words of the society. These days we are more concerned ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - A Benefit Of Resveratrol And Maybe The Only Benefit - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Cliff FontenotThere are many benefits of Resveratrol. Sicknesses healed or reversed, energy recovered and skin made younger looking and on and on the stories go. I have known personally many people that those stories and have also heard them from people that I know that were skeptical before they saw it ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Three of the Most Successful Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterWe live in a society where everyone loves to eat. We eat good foods, fast foods, junk foods, and many other foods. Along with all this food, we need to drink something. With all of this eating and drinking, most people have gained weight, so now the American pastime is dieting, or losing ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - The Need for Whole Food Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Frank ThompsonConsumers are quickly becoming aware of the fact that they do not eat like they should; in fact, more and more people are striving to improve their diets and return to a basic, healthy eating lifestyle. While it is a goal worth reaching for, the sad truth is that eating completely healthy is ...
Views: 1110(3 votes) - How to Know What Vitamins are Best for You - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Bob HeldMost of the supplements on the shelves of health-food shops, drug stores and supermarkets contain “vitamins” that are man-made chemicals and “minerals” that are ground up rocks or mineral salts. For example, most of the “vitamin C” sold in the US is ascorbic acid. This is a man-made chemical ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Why is Vitamin D Important? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Isaac EliazMore and more research is showing just how important vitamin D is to your overall health. It is vital for the immune system, regulating inflammation, calcium absorption, and decreasing the risk for chronic diseases. It is estimated that 70 percent of the U.S. population is deficient in vitamin ...
Views: 1025(3 votes) - Gut Instinct! Digesting the Immune System… - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Ecovitality...Consider.It Health!Testimony to the total-body benefits of a healthy gut immune system... “14 years ago, I was a typical teenager. Hormones & acne included. The treatment of the day: Roaccutane &/or Antibiotics or the Pill. And being a brand new medical student, I accepted this without question or concern. I ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - Whey Protein Risks - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Sam JamesThere are few areas you should be concerned about when supplementing with whey protein. Sweetener Although whey protein is natural, many protein shakes come mixed with sweetener. Aspartame was a more common sweetener until many studies revealed that it could have some nasty long term ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - What Is "Natural" And What Are "Natural" Products? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Shandor WeissWhat Is "Natural" And What Are "Natural" Products? by Shandor Weiss We use the word “natural” a lot to describe all kinds of things... food, health, supplements, lifestyle and more. This article addresses the definition of natural in general, and natural as it applies to health products in ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Top 10 Natural Detox Methods - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from sarah labdarDetoxification is the elimination of toxic substances from the body. Alternative medicines such as Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine have used herbs, diet, exercise and supplements for detoxification for over 3,000 years. Although, there are several detox programs, diets and products ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - What is Detoxification & When Should You Detox - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from sarah labdarThere has been a lot of talk about detoxification, detox diets and whether they are necessary, healthy, or appropriate for the body. Doctors are split over the controversial issue. Alternative medical professionals recommend a detoxification at least once a year especially with the increased ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - HCG Drops - Should You Take Them During Your Period? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Kris EvanOf all the concerns about the HCG diet, one of the most frequent is whether women should keep taking HCG drops during their menstrual cycle. HCG drops are becoming more and more widespread, and so this question comes up even more than before. It's definitely something worth covering so there's ...
Views: 5119(1 vote) - Weight Loss Plans To Lose Weight Rapidly - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Neville PetterssonFor those who are looking to shed some pounds, the finest weight loss plans to shed pounds rapidly will be the plans that are reasonable and which you do not need to change your whole life for. I have used many of the well-known weight loss programs on the market; the Zone, laxatives tea, Dr ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - 3 Great Vitamins For Acne - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph CowellThere are many causes of acne. Hormonal imbalance, toxins in our body or lacking nutrients in our body can cause acne to occur. There are vitamins for acne that can help alleviate the problem. I will share with you three of them in the article. 1) Vitamin C Vitamin C is a powerful ...
Views: 826(2 votes) - Crucial Minerals for Vibrant Health - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Isaac EliazMany of us, especially women, are deficient in calcium and magnesium. In fact, having a magnesium deficiency actually decreases the amount of calcium in your body! That’s because magnesium is necessary for calcium absorption. Supplementing with calcium won’t drastically improve your calcium ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Are The Ingredients In Colon Cleansers Harmful To Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roger QuickWe will be reviewing a partial list of the ingredients in many colon cleansers, with an explanation of each. This may help you decide if this is something you should do to lose weight, or even just for your own well being before you order a product. The first, and one of the main ingredients ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - Boost Your Metabolism And Weight Loss With Phentramin- d - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jennifer SamprossWeight loss is in the forefront of every individuals mind.The reason could be the the unhealthy eating habits and high paced lifestyles that have been adopted by many these days.Another reason could be the pressure put upon us by society to be slim.There are so many unsuccessfull weight loss ...
Views: 1023 - A Few Important Belly Fat Diet Tips - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from John BurrowExercise is one of the ways that most people attempt to get rid of belly fat. Everywhere you look there are exercise programs and new equipment that is designed to tone this particular area of the body. In fact, there seem to be an obsession over getting a toned and tight abdomen among these ...
Views: 622(1 vote) - 95% Of Lead in the Body is Stored in our Bones! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tom GourleyDid you know that 95% of lead in the body is stored in our bones? According to a study by Rabinowitz M. Published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 1991, lead can remain active in our blood stream for up to 90 days, but lead stored in our bones can remain active for decades. Concerns ...
Views: 2687(1 vote) - What is the Best Slimming Patch? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Audrey MSo what are the top slimming patches available to buy? Finding the best slimming patch is tough. But what's worse is that it is a hassle to head out for dinner with others any time you have to be on a diet plan, isn't it? The very first problem is deciding what to eat. And then you'll need to ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Daily Healthy Eating Plan for Looking Better, Feeling Better, Living Better - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Trina ClearyDo you want more energy and improved overall health? A daily healthy eating plan can reduce your risk of disease, promote mental acuity and memory, and have you feeling so good you will wonder why you waited so long to make this valuable lifestyle change. While everyone knows that wise food ...
Views: 753(2 votes) - Dentistry and Implantology Group of Orland Park Celebrates Two Year Anniversary in New Building - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from David LeeThe Dentistry & Implantology Group of Orland Park recently celebrated their two year anniversary in their state of the art Orland Park facility. Dr. Philip Cole, DDS and Dr. Robert Stanford, DDS proudly opened this facility in 2008 after twenty eight successful years at their last ...
Views: 855 - The Amazing Healing Properties of Chia Seeds - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Sharron CalvinWhen I was in my early 20's I was diagnosed with Graves Disease or Hyperthyroidism. This diagnoses took three different doctors to figure out why my energy was so low and why I was gaining weight even though I ate like a bird. I was so uncomfortable with myself and probably wasn't thinking very ...
Views: 3019(2 votes) - Fill Your Diet With Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from sarah labdarDieting and weight loss go hand in hand. Everyone wants to lose weight, however conventional diet and weight loss can be difficult and time consuming. Most people become bored or lose the motivation to stick with their weight loss plans. However, there are ways to augment your weight loss. The ...
Views: 613 - Losing Weight with the Doctor's Best Weight Loss Plan - by There’s no secret formula for losing weight, but there are tools that can help you lose weight faster without resorting to unhealthy diet pills. High protein snack bars, meal replacement bars and low calorie, high protein meals help you reduce your calorie intake for fast weight loss while ...
Views: 763 - Not Feeling Well? Thirteen Essential Vitamins Your Body Needs - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterDo you take vitamin supplements? There was a time when people got all of the vitamins they needed in the foods that they ate. What are vitamins, anyway? People live all day long in their own body, and very few of them even know how their body functions. They eat food because they are hungry, or ...
Views: 1235 - ***Cinnamon - The Spice that Makes Blood Sugar Nice - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHSo what is the special lure of Cinnamon? For more than 5,000 years, Cinnamon has been the spice that has lured humans with its ability to stimulate the senses:. The name alone evokes thoughts of home, where the smell of savory stews and scrumptious deserts fills the air and calms the mind. ...
Views: 8455(5 votes) - The Unique Hoodia Appetite Suppressant Pill - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Audrey MNowadays it really is hardly surprising that a huge number of individuals tend to be uncomfortable with their particular proportions. Flawlessness is everywhere in the media and televison. In addition, the summer months are known to trigger worry, when we learn that we have accumulated some ...
Views: 932 - Glyconutrients: Effective for the Body - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Frank ThompsonThere was once a point in time where doctors actually sort of laughed at the idea of sugars benefitting a person in a healthy way. These are also the same doctors that laughed at the idea that any sort of nutritional type of supplement is healthy. Nutritional supplements have since been proven ...
Views: 746 - Hemp Oil for Health - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Robert TothHemp oil is a very healthy oil that has been pressed from hemp seed. Sometimes, refined hemp oil is used in body care products, and industrial hemp oil is often used in lubricants and paint, etc. Hemp seed oil is a good choice for cooking and for salads, since it is a very healthy oil. It has ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Interstitial Cystitis: Dietary Recommendations - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonPatients with interstitial cystitis (IC) may find that certain foods can trigger painful episodes. Watching what you eat can be as important, if not more important, than the kind of therapies you use to treat it. While acupuncture is extremely effective in reducing pain and frequency of ...
Views: 996(2 votes) - Nutrition for Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonWhile many treatment options are available for men with prostate problems, maintaining a proper diet is probably one of the most important things that they can do for themselves. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas can be very helpful, but for daily care, you have to watch what you eat. ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - Acai Berry - A Natural And Healthy Detox Supplement - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jonathon GreensDo you know that Acai berry is a 100% natural and organic cleansing diet? Acai berry helps to cleanse and remove harmful toxins and excess fat to keep your body healthy and fit. Acai berry diet supplements are a natural way to improve digestion and boost metabolic activity of the body. Acai ...
Views: 1171 - Vitamin D ~ The New Epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephVitamin D has shown to be vital to our overall health. With the latest research, Vitamin D is fast becoming the number one vitamin especially in the North East corner of the United States. Ironically, Vitamin D is not a vitamin at all. It is a prohormone that is manufactured by the human ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - Morgellons Disease Conquered – Treating Morgellons Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Russell AltmanMorgellons disease is a much-debated condition. Doctors often think patients are faking or hallucinating because the illness is not listed in their reference books. It is purely self-diagnosed when people match their symptoms to the descriptions of other Morgellons sufferers. However, this ...
Views: 3936 - Best fat burners for women - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Veronica RoseThe majority of dieters heard about Phen375 best fat burner. This great tablet can carry out much for you, it can keep your dieting work, maintain your metabolism or enhance your fat burning. It is well known that nowadays we have numerous slimming capsules; nevertheless, barely few of them can ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - What is Holistic Medicine and How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cliff FontenotSo what is holistic medicine? Holistic medicine is treatment that deals with the whole person. That is medicine that doesn't just deal with one particular disease or symptom. In contrast to much of our health care today, this doesn’t help you till something is wrong with you. I know this ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Creatine May Beef Up Brawn and Brain Functions - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalCreatine was first discovered in the 1800’s as an organic pre-protein compound found in meat. The scientific name for it is methyl guanidine-acetic acid. Synthesis of creatine takes place in the liver and kidneys by amino acids. It is then transported by the blood to other parts of the body for ...
Views: 739 - Vitamin D Supplementation May Help the Elderly Avoid Frailty - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalThe medical dictionary describes “frailty” as “a state of delicacy or weakness which, which encompasses age-related fragility, in particular osteoporosis”. Osteoporosis mainly affects women, but can also affect men. In her book “Women’s Health and Fitness Guide” Michelle Kettles and her ...
Views: 945 - HCG Drops - Save Money While Losing Weight - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Kris EvanOne of the least expensive methods of losing weight is definitely HCG drops. HCG injections are the traditional way of doing the HCG diet, but they are much more expensive. But there's more to it than only the price difference between drops and injections. Following the HCG diet with HCG drops ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Meatless Food Pyramid. The Building Blocks To A Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Diet. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ebony JohnsonAll meals pyramids aren't created equal. The beloved “USDA Food Pyramid” that we all grew up with and were reminded of every single day in school, doesn't quite satisfy the nutritional requirements and wants of vegetarians and vegans. A couple of reasons why some people fall off the "vegetarian ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - A Surprise Finding: Endothelial Cells Rejuvenate Your Liver - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Byron RichardsYour liver is the “brain of your body” and its healthy function is required for your ongoing well being. Your liver is potentially damaged by pollution, excess alcohol, medications, street drugs, internal “plumbing” problems, and excess food. For the first time, a process by which your liver ...
Views: 1320 - Care And Healing Remedies For Boils - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterBoils, medically referred to as furuncles, are round pus-filled nodules on the skin that result from infection with staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The infection begins in the deepest portion of a hair follicle and then the inflammation spreads. A carbuncle is a cluster of small boils that ...
Views: 2982(1 vote) - 19 Soothing Sore Throat Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterSore throats are often an early warning sign of colds or flu. They can also exist independently as the result of some other viral or bacterial infection. Sometimes they are just minor irritations caused by winter's low humidity or too much cheering at the football game. Whatever the cause, here ...
Views: 3735(1 vote) - Helpful Supplements For Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterPeriodontal disease literally means "disease around the tooth" and is the major cause of tooth loss. The network of bones, gums and ligaments that form the tooth socket are called the periodontium. The gums that surround your teeth are called gingival. Periodontal disease goes through ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - Nutrients For Your Sex Health - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterFor the most part, sexual function is controlled by the endocrine glands. Adequate nourishment is needed to stimulate the hormonal production of the endocrine glands; thereby, improving sexual vigor and vitality. Glands like the thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, ovaries and testes can be ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Best Vitamins for Women - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from George LourisSo you know vitamins and minerals are important, but if you’re a woman, you’re probably wondering what specifically, are the best vitamins for women? However, what you may not understand is WHY they are so important for your body. Since this is a question I get pretty often, I thought I’d ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - What Is Resveratrol and Why Is It Good For You? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Leo DoyleResveratrol is a polyphenolic compound, meaning it's a chemical substance found in plants. It's mainly found in the skin of red grapes – and as a result resveratrol is found in red wine. It is also found in Japanese knotweed, cranberries, mulberries, blueberries, and peanuts. Resveratrol is ...
Views: 931 - THE BENEFITS OF ACIDOPHILLUS - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from gonzalo aburtoACIDOPHILLUS FUNCTION Lactobacillus strains The Lactobacillus strains are so named because they produce an enzyme when breaking down foods called lactase. This enzyme helps to break down lactose (milk sugar) - great news for people who avoid dairy products due to lactose intolerance. L. ...
Views: 2945 - What is Acidophilus? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Derek ArmsonWhat Is Acidophilus? Most people don't know what Acidpohilus actually is! To answer the question, Acidophilus is a "Pro Biotic". And if you're still in the dark, pro biotics are what are termed "the good bacteria" that are found in your intestinal tract. The next question is...what do ...
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