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- What would you prefer when you have to improve your memory power, some artificial medical supplement or almonds in the morning? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jenny JonsonYou may have heard about many weird diseases and equally weird remedies. The olden times were filled with stories of magic and witch craft that depicted faith in magic and cure for many diseases with ingredients that cannot even be accounted as ingredients. This idea further shaped the society ...
Views: 646 - Caffeine Substitutes- What Are Your Options - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Daniel JonesIt does not matter if you are a college student that is preparing to give your final exam or an employee of a big company, both face the pressure to perform. The pressure to perform can be overwhelming, and not many can cope with it. In order to meet deadlines people work for 16-17 hours at a ...
Views: 744 - Home Healthcare: Give Your Family the Best Care Possible! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from junaid razaToday, people are so busy in their life and I guess we hardly got time for anything. According to our medical care need home healthcare products are the best option rather than rushing to doctor frequently for regular check up or any kind of medical treatment. Today we have so many products ...
Views: 649 - Healthy Gluten Free Recipes – Are They Really the Catalyst for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from jason smithThe quick run of it all is that healthy gluten free recipes may be the answer for a lot of people, but are not the end all, be all to your dieting goals. The entire fascination with going gluten free was first spurred by those who were allergic to gluten and were unable to safely ingest it. When ...
Views: 555 - Alkaline Diet Huge Benefits for Diabetics - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Dan AlticOur Body Design and Diseases Human body iѕ slightly alkaline bу design. Tо hаvе іt function properly wе nеed tо keеp іt alkaline. Unfоrtunatеly mаnу оf thе millions оf metabolic reactions thаt assure оur body life produce acidic end-products aѕ wastes. Thіs effect іѕ amplified еsреcіally whеn ...
Views: 2690 - My Gluten Story - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jane LatimerI’ve Decided! It’s Time! We’re doing the Gluten-Free, Sugar Cleanse. I grew up on the typical children’s American diet of Mac & cheese, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup and whatever latest Kellogg’s healthy cereal was being promoted at the time (Cheerios, Corn ...
Views: 645 - To Remain Focused Always, Use Focus Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Daniel JonesThe cognitive supplements are nothing but dietary supplements which help to enhance brain function. The basic advantages are improvement of focus, memory enhancement and alertness. It is very interesting that elements of focus supplements differ greatly from product to product. Some of them ...
Views: 711 - Baked Potato with Rosemary and Mushroom Sauce - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from George MateljanAdd mushrooms to your traditional baked potato for extra flavor and nutrition and enjoy its rich source of vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Prep and Cook Time: 1hr 15 min Serves 4 Ingredients: • 4 medium baking potatoes, such as russet • 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms • 1/2 ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - Vital Vitamins: The Best Daily Vitamin To A Healthy And Safe Living With A Strong Immune System - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Krishna KumarOur human body obtains vitamins from the food we eat. Hence, it is the best daily program to have a balanced diet containing the requisite amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. Human body requires special nutrients seen in plants and animal products called vitamins. ...
Views: 657 - Are You Done With Drinking For A Bit? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Julie BrealyWell may be until the very next time or simply when you reach your weight reduction objective! If you have been looking at your Boot camp meal and food plans and workout routines over the past few days by cracking out the Brealy Bootcamps HIIT exercise video tutorials you should begin to ...
Views: 538 - Amino Acid Supplements: Are You Looking For Healthy Diet; Go For It! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from junaid razaAmino acids are marvelous things. They fulfill the basic need of well being like minerals and vitamins. It also provides the fuel for growth, better functioning of body, and healthy life. When protein is digested it is broken down into specific amino acids and are put together to perform ...
Views: 619 - Important Steps in Solving Baby-Feeding Problems - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Alice CorneliusA new brown child brings happiness and pleasure to a family but along with him/her, a sense of responsibility also comes. Parents do take care of many things to make their baby healthier and feeding is one of them. There are number of problems a mother or infant encounter while feeding. How ...
Views: 869 - Precaution in Developing a Feeding Habit with Babies - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Alice CorneliusBeing a parent is a lifetime responsibility. Right from the time, you conceive your first baby, your responsibility towards your baby starts. Initially it starts by taking care of your unborn by eating the right food at the right time and taking adequate rest. Once your baby is born, there is ...
Views: 770 - 5 Fab Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFat loss! Many people have wracked their brains trying to find out the best ways to lose fat, as a Personal Trainer my research into fat loss has brought me many great strategies and nearly as many ridiculous strategies. I believe one of the reasons why many diets and dieters fail to reach their ...
Views: 1421 - Delicious Foods For Fat Loss - They Do Exist! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Alvin ChuaYou may feel frustrated with your fat belly, and feel even worse when you think about food. It seems like every food or drink you consume immediately converts into more fats within your body. That is not the truth! There are indeed a good variety of foods you can eat that to help you lose belly ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Focus On Your Body Not Just Your Weight - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeRecently I’ve started to see a lot more people return to the gym as well as seeing a lot of new members joining, a busy time for gym instructors and personal trainers. I have also heard a lot of people talking about beginning healthy eating. This is great, but will it last? Sadly many of ...
Views: 883 - Food Truths & The Need to Detox - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday I would like to talk to you about food, not the good kinds. Our supermarkets are filled with food that has a nutritional value of, well nothing! Foods which are packed with chemicals, toxins and hydrogenated fat just to make them ‘tasty’ and more importantly convenient! It does sum up ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - The Dangers Of Too Much Soy - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSoy is a controversial food product on the market today. It is rumoured to have many positive sides as well as many negatives. Soy went from at one point being labelled a superfood to now being linked with many health problems. As a personal trainer I take the nutritional side of things very ...
Views: 1100 - Simple Steps in Developing a Feeding Habit for Your Baby at Meal Time - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Alice CorneliusWhen you first start to feed baby, it is likely he will eat on his own schedule, and it might not match up with the rest of the family. As he becomes more accustomed to solid baby foods, however, try to time his meals so that he can have his meals with the family, or at least sit down to a ...
Views: 846 - Is Feeding Cereal or Grain affects Feeding Habits of your Baby? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Alice CorneliusIt is around the shelf in each and every food market as well as in each and every guide on infant feeding therapy, but is feeding infant rice cereal really hurting your son or daughter? Substantial research on cereal are displaying it is not the secure, fantastic meals you have. Research ...
Views: 689 - At What Age is The Baby allowed To Have Cereals and Why? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Alice CorneliusOne of the first things that parents look forward to as a sign that their baby is getting bigger is when they can start feeding baby cereal. Though there are some parents that skip it, almost all give cereal as the first food a baby has other than formula or breast milk. Cereal is simple, but ...
Views: 749 - Common Digestive Problem that Affects Feeding of Children - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Alice CorneliusIt is highly important that you pay attention to your little one's feeding habits in order to establish whether he or she is having any difficulties in digesting solid. It is difficult to identify if you baby is having a hard time eating especially your kid cannot speak yet. While there ...
Views: 720 - Shape Up with Workout Nutrition Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Tim HaroldWorkout nutrition supplements and fitness workouts at home are usually considered to complement each other. The supplements add to the benefits of the fitness exercises. With the appropriate program and nutritional supplements, you can win an enviable figure. Good health is of utmost ...
Views: 1542 - Kids Juicing For Better Health - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Joe GolsonMost occasions it's a struggle for children and parents if this involves dealing with the problem of eating veggies and fruits offered at foods. Though the invention of juicing this issue for many continues to be eradicated or at the minimum decreased to controlled levels. Juicing For ...
Views: 1461 - Atkins Diet – A Low-Carb Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Dan AlticAtkins – Low-Carb and High Protein Diet Therе аre ѕо manу diet regimens оffеrеd іn thе markеt tоdaу. Eасh onе hаѕ itѕ оwn uniquе chаraсteriѕtіcs. Sоmе оf thеm work аnd оthers dоn’t. Thе Atkins Diet iѕ nоt actuallу nеw. In faсt, іt hаѕ bееn аround fоr mаny уеars nоw аnd yоu сan ѕay іt іs nоt ...
Views: 1923 - How era for home remedies has played its part - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jenny JonsonHave you ever thought about a parallel cure to a certain disease? I'm sure not or maybe you might have. But if you really look carefully in the past, you will get the answer and will certainly get the cure too. This is because people in the old times used to create cure to diseases from the ...
Views: 694 - Energy and Cellular Respiration - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Dr. Md WadudWe need energy to perform our daily activities and we get this energy from cell through cellular respiration from food molecules. In general, the food molecule glucose used as metabolic fuel in cellular respiration, but amino acids and fatty acids can also be used as metabolic fuels when stored ...
Views: 618 - A Comprehensive Insight into Doxiderol - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Daniel JonesOf late, I had been suddenly forgetting things that I had done a few minutes ago, forgetting where I had kept my belongings, and these incidents carried on. It was too much for me to bear so, I decided to try out a memory pill or as it is popularly known- nootropics. I looked up a few and I ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Improve immunity with cod liver oil - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jenny JonsonEvery mother wants to provide her baby with best health and nutrition. This becomes more essential when the baby is in his/ her growing years where they require proper care and nutrition. During this period, every mother tries to nurture the health of her child with the required steps that ...
Views: 716 - How You Can Use Protein Shakes to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Greg MarshallTwo of the most commonly used protein shakes are whey protein and casein protein. The differences between the two are how fast the body utilizes them and what they offer specifically towards your goals. Whey Protein Whey protein is full of amino acids which are important for helping you to ...
Views: 794 - Becoming a New Years Revolutionist! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Griff NeilsonIt’s January, and you know what that means. New Year’s Resolutions! I have always been humored over the years as I have seen the “revolutionists” come and go. There is a pattern that is very distinct and predictable for the vast majority of us: 1-We get pumped, motivated, and excited about ...
Views: 909 - Is Frozen Yogurt Healthy? Find Out Why It Beats Ice Cream. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Robert LucasThere's a new craze sweeping the high streets of our global village. From New York to London, Paris to Los Angeles. Whether it's a tasty treat you're after or a healthy alternative to the sugary dessert you really shouldn't have, frozen yogurt is the new 'it thing'. Frozen treats such as ice ...
Views: 1020 - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 2) -- On the Roads - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 2636 - Vitamins that Combat Acne - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Michael JansenA handful of minor modifications in your diet program may be all you have to do to achieve your goal of clear skin. By making informed healthy decisions in the food many of us eat we can improve our skin, together with our bodies and mind. If we are the food we eat, and we eat healthy, then our ...
Views: 1331 - Nutritional Supplements: Take Care of Your Body! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from junaid razaNutritional supplements are vitamins, minerals and other substances which improve your diet. These are available as pills, capsules, liquids and powders. That plays an important role in health. It is a preparation intended to supplement the diet and fulfill your nutrient requirement such as ...
Views: 572 - Wherever You Go, Keep Bacopa Supplements With You - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Daniel JonesYou may have heard of Bacopa monnieri with its wonderful effects on the memory, brain and focus power. Again, you may be eager to know about the procedures in which the Bacopa work exactly. Let us first take an overview of this herb. Bacopa is basically an Indian herb. It is small and gives ...
Views: 973 - A New Year Resolution: Say Hello to Berry Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Sean PaulHow many of us make resolutions to eat right and exercise, to keep weight under control or to get rid of the flab and keep failing? The idea is to keep it simple – take berries for instance. Due to high vitamin, antioxidant and fiber content, the colorful berries are called a pack of nutritional ...
Views: 602 - Celebrate New Year Holidays with Fresh Berries - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Sean PaulRaspberries are tasty fruits which can be used to make cereals and desserts more delicious. They can be either eaten normally or mixed with cream or chocolate. Don’t forget to try out the yellow and black ones as well. Even though you get them throughout the year, they’re at their best ...
Views: 506 - Best weight loss food for Diabetes - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Shivendra SteviocalDiabetes today is one of the leading causes of death all over the world. Children and teens are also getting affected by this disease and if one has diabetes, his chances of having a heart attack is more than double. For diabetics, weight loss becomes difficult as the body becomes resistant to ...
Views: 681 - Asian Chicken Salad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from George MateljanOur Quick Broil method of cooking chicken is a great way to retain the moisture in chicken breasts, which can easily become very dry. This recipe provides you with 67% of the daily value for protein from the chicken along with a rich source of many other essential nutrients. Enjoy! Prep and ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Are Uncomfortable Feelings Sabotaging Your Best Efforts? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Jane LatimerLast week a woman in my Nourishing your Hungry Soul group asked an excellent question. I find it hard to sit still and relax because when I do I connect with a huge ball of anger in my stomach and don`t know what to do with that. I would like to address this issue by telling a story from my ...
Views: 639(1 vote) - Sciatica and Managing the Symptoms, Treatments, and Dealing With It - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Linda FitchSciatica is a very serious problem that many people are forced to deal with on a daily basis. It can be a debilitating disease that is often accompanied by quite a bit of pain. In general, the condition refers to pain, numbness, and weakness or tingling that is going to be present within the ...
Views: 684 - ***Garlic Honey with Susun Weed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Susun WeedGarlic Honeyc. 2012, Susun WeedOne of my favorite remedies to have on hand for the winter is garlic honey. It is super easy to make and ready almost immediately to counter sore throats, colds, the flu, lung congestion, and sinus problems. I use a smallish jar (4-8 ounces/125-250ml) with a ...
Views: 2031(1 vote) - Depression and Poor Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Kellie HillDepressions Root Causes: Depression can have any number of factors at its root. But some common contributors can be nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, biochemical imbalances, smoking, drinking, medications, and even caffeine. A nutrient deficiency can be caused by ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Three Tips to Become a Healthier You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Greg MarshallThere are few things that are more important in our lives than our health. Everything is influenced by it including relationships, work, school and home life. Without health we cannot live life to the fullest and enjoy all of the things that we were meant to enjoy. Here are some quick tips to ...
Views: 749 - How Many Times a Day Should You Eat? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Greg MarshallThe theory of eating no calories to lose weight makes logical sense but it is not how your body works. It has been taught for a very long time that it is all about calories in versus calories out. What I have seen with many clients and also by trial and error with myself, is that it is about ...
Views: 722 - Little Seeds Pack a Nutritional Punch - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bonnie GillerHealthy and delicious! Seeds are rich in fiber, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Here’s a run-down of 5 of the top healthiest seeds to boost your nutritional intake. 1. Flax Seeds: Not a fish eater? No worries. Many vegetarians and those people who do not eat fish can get some of ...
Views: 1347 - Homemade or Cafeteria Lunches for Offices - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from David NikolicBringing food from home is becoming an increasingly popular office lunch break option. People are becoming more health conscious. This is especially true in larger companies that are making an extra effort to keep health insurance costs down by encouraging their employees to make better choices ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - A Healthy Guide to Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Ovidiu DotWhether you are at your ideal weight or striving to reach your weight goal is it simply a matter of burning more calories than you take in? The answer, I suggest, is no! Overall body health improvement as well as weight gain or loss must be factored in to the equation or you could be heading for ...
Views: 1256 - Answering The Questions That Are Very Commonly Asked Regarding Vegan Protein Intake - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from daniel perryVegan protein - there are so many questions about how it should be taken. When you go to forums discussing vegan diet and the principles behind it, you will also find many questions being asked. Understanding the vegan diet philosophy would actually help you figure out the questions. That is ...
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