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- Magnesium, The missing link - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantMagnesium is a mineral that is present in relatively large amounts in the body. Researchers estimate that the average body contains about 25 grams of magnesium, and about half of that is in the bones. Magnesium is important in more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Make No Bones About It – Bone Broth is Important for Convalescing and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Lisa BakerChicken Noodle soup is said to be good for colds and the soul, and I wouldn’t argue that. In fact, chicken broth inhibits neutrophil migration which mitigates the side effects of colds, flus and upper respiratory infections. Let’s take that a little further. For convalescing, repairing ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Makeover Your Diet and Attitude for Health - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Ange AngladeYour health, both mental and corporal, is very important when it comes to ensuring that your daily life is the best it can be. Taking care of your diet is the first step to great health, but your attitude also has a big impact on things. There are three main areas that can prevent you from ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Making Healthy Choices at the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Susanne WarrenStatistics show that the average grocery store now carries over 38,000 items! If you've committed to begin making healthier food choices for you and your family, how do you make the wisest selections at the supermarket? Here are some tips to help you work your way through thousands of food items ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Managing The Halloween Candy Heap - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Jodi GodfreyHALLOWEEN means an autumn night filled with excited, costumed children, running from house to house in a frenzied effort to gather as much candy as possible. Once home, you’re faced with a seemingly endless pile of sweets...what’s a parent to do? Most of us admit to raiding our ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Managing Your Calories and Health Takes Strong Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredEighty percent of American executives feel that corporate America has a responsibility to promote wellness, according to a study by the American Management Association. On the other hand, less than twenty percent of U.S. employers offer lifestyle modification services, this according to the ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Maximizing DHA Intake Supports Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Byron RichardsDHA is now recognized as a superior nutrient for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, memory, mood, learning, vision quality (including protection against macular degeneration), bone health, fertility, cancer prevention, and inflammation reduction. Somewhat less understood is its vital ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Mediterranean diet may help lower heart disease rates - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Edwin BartolomeThe well-renowned Mediterranean diet has become an exemplary model of a heart-friendly dietary regimen for many nutrition and health practitioners worldwide. This is due to the relatively low incidence of heart and cardiovascular diseases in people living in the countries and territories ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - Melt Away Your Belly Fat within Two Weeks Using The Diet Solution Program,Loss Weight Fast and Safe - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from florin aldeaWeight loss, particularly belly fat is apparently on every someone's goal today and this also has offered increase to some number of products and solutions on the market claiming to offer great final results in just several days of utilizing it. There are many diet programs too that are ...
Views: 584(1 vote) - Menopause Supplements – Vitamins and Herbs For Good Menopause Health - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ruolan WangMenopause supplements with vitamins and herbs are important for good menopause health. Not only do they help correct nutrient deficiencies and imbalances, they may also reduce symptoms caused by imbalanced hormones. Relevant studies have found that women in menopause are especially vulnerable ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Milk And Weight Loss - Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people who want to lose weight have purposely excluded milk from their diet. However, recent studies indicate that they may actually lose weight by drinking milk every day instead. They may drink skim milk in order for their bodies to get enough amount of calcium that would help in ...
Views: 478(1 vote) - Milk- The Good, Bad And Do I Have To Drink It? - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you’re like me, or many of my patients, you likely grew up being told to drink your milk; it’s good for you. Sound familiar? Used to be pasteurized cow’s milk was considered the healthiest thing you could drink. Today, we now know that regular, pasteurized milk can contain hormones and can ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Mindful Eating Book Interview with Nuit - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2018 from Natasa PantovicWellness and Nutrition Author of 9 Self help books Nataša Pantović Nuit has told Buzzfeed that her latest mindfulness book called: Mindful Being towards Mindful Living, is about how ‘consciousness transforms into its golden possibilities’. While sitting and awaiting Nuit at the dawn of ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Mint Tea Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Neel AlfredMint has been enjoyed as a tea for many years, both as a refreshment and as an herbal medicine. Since mint is a strong flavor, it can be used alone, or as a flavoring for tea or herbal teas. Mint is also often used as a garnish for tea, adding a fresh sprig to the top of the glass. With ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Monsanto Protection Act Legislation - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Necie EdwardsMonsanto Protection Act As stated under the Farmer Assurance Provision (Section 733), “Monsanto Protection Act” Section 735 of HR 933, In the event that a determination of non-regulated status made pursuant to section 411 of the Plant Protection Act is or has been invalidated or ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Most People Do Not Understand Fats And End Up Sabotaging Their Fat Loss Goals! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere is so much information about fat on the Internet as well as in fitness magazines. We are constantly told that fat is bad for our health and looks. We immediately assume that overweight people are like that due to a fat-rich diet. However, this is not necessarily the case! Soda does not ...
Views: 323(1 vote) - Multivitamins – A Ticket to Daily Health - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kathy DavisAn increasingly number of the world’s population is now eager and interested in looking after their health and in keeping tune with their well-being. It is important to note that this awareness is progressively contributing to the creation of several health supplements to benefit both the adults ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Muscadine Juice: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits & Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMuscadine juice benefits are often not known to many.It is a healthy beverage when consumed in moderation and is full of nutrients. These grapes are more nutritious than the other varieties of grapes, and aren’t as widely available as other varieties. They contain twice as much vitamin C ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Myths, Lies and Propaganda about Eating and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredThroughout my career in the military I have come across a variety of tall tales about eating and exercise. The extent of misinformation is so great that you’d think we were dealing with Cold War propaganda. If a lie is told frequently enough it is treated as the truth. Seven Myths about ...
Views: 3734(1 vote) - Natural Acne Remedies - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterAcne is a common disorder of the oil glands in the skin characterized by the recurring formation of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. These oil glands, known as sebaceous glands, are found in large numbers on the face, back, chest and shoulders - the sites acne prefer. The sebaceous glands ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Natural Energy Supplements Are Meant For Shining In Life - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Daniel JonesAll types of natural energy supplements are meant for boosting energy and mental alertness. There are various forms of these products in the market – powders, drinks, and pills. There are various natural supplements for boosting energy. They can be bought at an affordable price. Ginseng or Panax ...
Views: 409(1 vote) - Natural health supplements and their place in the new millennium - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Leigh McCabeAs modern medicine reaches new and extreme levels of sophistication, we continue steadily onward into the 21st century surrounded by new discoveries and advances. Many wonder what place natural health products have in this fast growing environment, and how serious they can be taken in a world ...
Views: 600(1 vote) - Natural Health Supplements for Better Nutrition and General Well-Being - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Leigh McCabeAtkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution, Nature's Answer to Drugs, by Dr. Robert C. Atkins, M.D., the founder and medical director of the Atkins Center for Complimentary Medicine. Dr. Atkins unveiled the healing power of nutritional health supplements. Natural Health Supplements for Better Nutrition and ...
Views: 657(1 vote) - Natural joint relief – The safe way to do it - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Gaurav KumarThis article is written to highlight the gravity of joint pains and also discuss ways for effective and natural joint relief. Joint pains can be unbearable and only the sufferer knows the trouble that they cause by restricting mobility. Be it the dreaded arthritis problem or just over exerted ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Natural versus organic foods the raw truth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn first look of the title, natural versus organic you might say, well organic and natural mean the same thing. But you would be very wrong because organic and natural do not mean the same thing and by far. In fact, it is a common misconception that organic means the same as natural and vice ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - Nil Dariar Prem author reveals the secret behind Banning against natural fruits and vegetables. - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Abdul Haye AminNil Dariar Prem author reveals the secret behind Banning against natural fruits and vegetables. "Who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God (Allah) and the testimony of (He-Sa-Ru-Hu-Lul-La-He), Jesus Christ".–(Holy Bible). Author Abdul Haye Amin reveals the natural ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Nine Great Foods And Drinks For Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere are many times of foods which are good for weight loss purposes. The following are the best nine foods or drinks. Firstly, seaweed is good for fat loss purposes. Besides being rich in vitamin A, B1 and B2, there is rich cellulose and minerals in seaweed that can help discharge the ...
Views: 397(1 vote) - Not Getting An Adequate Amount Of Chemicals In Your Diet? Eat Raw Food To Make Sure You Are! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from William H Davis IIAre you consuming enough chemical compounds in your diet? Are you consuming an adequate amount of chemical compounds like: Polyphenols, Phytates, Sulfides and Thiols, Terpenes, Phenols, Isothiocyanates and Indoles, Saponins and Cyclic Compounds? Sound Crazy? It's true! The American diet is ...
Views: 648(1 vote) - Notice - Don't Buy a Home Water Filter System Until You Read This! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jim RosenauAfter Hurricane Katrina I think we have learned to have good clean drinking water. You need the best home water filter system for the whole house, that is easy to install and easy to clean. Also one that is best at taking viruses, bacteria and chlorine out of the water. Clean water sources ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Nutrients To Heal Autoimmune Disease - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Ashis KumarIn the modern-day world, we often hear this word called Autoimmune disease but not many of us know what exactly this it. In day to day life, to our surprise, we hear that an acquaintance of ours is suffering from an Autoimmune disease and wonder how they got one. So, if you are here to know ...
Views: 270(1 vote) - Nutrition and hydration in the elderly - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyThe elderly often show less interest in eating and weight loss can be quiet remarkable. You can also stop drinking so much - especially if you have incontinence problems. In the face of advanced dementia and / or a terminal illness, this lack of interest in food and drink can become even more ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts Of A Banana and Its Health Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Kalyna KapurBananas are an important fruit for the health of the body, which is why we need to talk about nutrition facts of a banana. Bananas are plants that come from Southeast Asia and can grow well in the warmer regions. Among the nutritional facts of bananas are rich in fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin ...
Views: 319(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts of Cabbage - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Basil ClunesCabbage is often a sturdy, strong and abundant vegetable. Hardy and easy to grow and low-cost, it's almost universally accessible in all countries and cultures. Cabbage may be known through the ages, both for its nutritional values, and for its medicinal values. It has just lately develop into ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - Nutrition Labels: Don’t Be Fooled! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from mike medeirosWe all want to be healthier so we try to buy something that is healthy but sometimes we are being tricked into thinking something is better than it actually is. I hope this post will help you look for certain things on the label so you are not tricked again. When you buy a product is it just ...
Views: 518(1 vote) - Nutritional Aid For Diverticulitis Relief - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterDiverticulitis is the inflammation of the small pouchlike (diverticula) found along the large intestine (colon). Once diverticula develop, they do not go away. The diverticula themselves cause no symptoms, but when food particles become lodged in them, the colon becomes inflamed and ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Nutritional Remedies That Improve Hypoglycemia Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterHypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This most often results from the over-secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Sugar and refined carbohydrates make your blood sugar rise. This signals the pancreas to ...
Views: 3656(1 vote) - NYC Nutritionist: Boost Your Brain Health With Fat - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Taheerah BarneyThe right fats are an important part of a healthy diet. In today's world, we eat too many fats without understanding how they play a role in our good health. Monounsaturated and omega 3 fats are important when it comes to a healthy diet, but they are often the most publicized. An NYC ...
Views: 816(2 votes) - Obese Babies, Rats & 6 Foods You Should Eat Every Day - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs you are all aware nutrition is absolutely vital to your health. I have found many people struggle with the nutritional side of things more than the exercise, in truth it is a bigger commitment as you have to be constantly making correct decisions to ensure you get the results, you eat ...
Views: 777(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: 925(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: 2058(1 vote) - Oh Baby! A Paleo Approach to Increase Your Fertility - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Anup KiranHere’s where the cave people had it right. Without the distractions of Facebook, projects at the office, or Netflix, we really had our priorities straight. Eat. Sleep. Reproduce. Repeat. Right? I mean, yes we had to fight off some sabertooth tigers or oooh and ahhh at the creation of fire, ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Olive Leaf Extract Offsets Stress of High Calorie Intake - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Byron RichardsIt is ironic that food, which is so vital to survival, when consumed in excess is literally poison to your metabolism. Excess consumption of fat and carbohydrates rapidly leads to cardiovascular malfunction, liver malfunction, and numerous metabolic changes associated with easy weight gain and ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Omega-3 Healthy Eating Plans - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jayson HunterCan you think of a 3-letter word that immediately brings fear and worry to mind? FAT. The millions of people who are spooked by this word do anything they can to get fat out of their healthy diets. In actuality, there is a type of fat that is good nutrition. These are essential fatty acids, like ...
Views: 721(2 votes) - 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: 834(1 vote) - One Hidden Ingredient That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerAre you having problems shedding the fat that's on your body? Do you work out hard and try to eat healthy, but the weight isn't coming off as fast as you think it should? This is a common problem that lots of people struggle with, and it may not even be your fault. You see, food companies put ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Oranges: More Than Just Vitamin C - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vincent D'ErricoOranges are usually associated with vitamin C, and thought of as nature’s finest source of vitamin C. Due to its vitamin C content, most people think of oranges when they think of healthy foods and infection fighters. Oranges are a great source of vitamin C which, as a top antioxidant, help ...
Views: 618(2 votes) - Oyster extract can boost the immune system response. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Stephen KavanaghWhen one thinks of fresh oysters the mind usually races to images of Casanova, seduction and sexual libido. Not many people think immunity, cold and flu prevention or infection resistance. And yet, down there in the depths of the ocean, the oyster has an incredible story to tell about it's own ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - Oyster Extract Improves Men’s Sexual Health. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Stephen KavanaghThe French connection! Casanova reportedly ate several dozen oysters daily and was reported to be the most famous lover of all time. Although he was actually Italian most people think he was French. He in fact spent most of his life in France seducing many maidens in the Royal court. ...
Views: 3949(1 vote) - Paleo Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from R. Paul ElliottThe Paleo diet recipe is composed of lean meats, sea foods, eggs, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, seeds and nuts. It is gluten, dairy, soy and preservative free. It is founded on the thinking that the ancestral diet is the greatest diet for humans. It is based on all-natural foods that the ...
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