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- ***Managing Diabetes - Cholesterol Testing - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Hope AndersonYour doctor should check your cholesterol at regular intervals, at least once a year. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can damage your heart, major blood pathways, and the delicate blood vessels of the eyes and kidneys. Use these numbers to stay in check. Total ...
Views: 1823 - ***Preventive Measures for Vitamin Deficiencies - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Hope AndersonEating a variety of food is the best way to get these important nutrients or through supplementation. Eat the natural, whole foods that are vitamin-rich as specified below. Vitamin A: Promotes growth, healthy skin and immune function. It helps your eyes to function properly. Liver, salmon, ...
Views: 1820 - ***DISCOVER AND EXPLORE DIVERSE WAYS TO IMPLEMENT FABULOUS FRUITS AND VERSATILE VEGETABLES - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonFRUITS There are so many statements and questions that are attached to the subject of why you should eat 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. You know what they are. Stop pondering and do what this known ad says, “Just do it.” Start implementing these life-changing ...
Views: 1787 - ***Breakfast Tips - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Hope AndersonFor Breakfast, Choose: o Fresh fruit and or juice o Hot cereal such at Oatmeal Or any 100% whole grain o Cold Cereal 100% whole grain with skim Milk or Soy o 100% whole grain bread. Specify (dry) (use preserves, jelly or honey o Whole grain English muffins or bagels instead of croissants ...
Views: 1780 - ***FIVE STRATEGIES SUPERMARKET SOLUTIONS TO LIVE DELICIOUSLY - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Hope AndersonStudy shows 1 in 3 shopper is confused about what to eat to be healthy. Bare in mind that supermarket covers 44,00 square feet and offers 30,000 items that add to more confusion. You can find healthy choices in the supermarket if you plan ahead to find healthy solutions. Here are these 5 ...
Views: 1765 - ***CRANBERRY SPARKLE - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Hope AndersonAN ANTIOXIDANT LIKE NO OTHER Cranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This is definitely a fruit ...
Views: 1764 - A Startling Fact About Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowI have some exciting news to share with you. This may totally transform your health. But first, let me ask you a few questions. - Do you look and feel as well as you'd like? - Are you full of energy and feeling vibrantly alive every day? - How's your weight? Is it in the ideal range for ...
Views: 1756 - Tulsi Tea - Enjoy Tulsi Tea Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Dmytro FedosevTulsi tea is also known as Holy Basil and it originates from India and some tropical parts of Asia. It has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. It is grown in areas that have tropical warm climates and it is used in preparing several cuisines such as Loatian, Vietnamese, Thai and Italian. ...
Views: 1753 - Build up Your Muscle tissue Mass: Hints, Tricks, and methods - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from John M. TrippAre you feeling weary after a long day at work? Are you having a challenging time staying up with your day to day actions? Are you dealing with losing weight? Then most likely it's time for you to start stepping into losing weight programs. To give you an idea on how to start, just keep ...
Views: 1736 - ***Nutrition Tidbits with Kale/collard Green Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Hope AndersonPeople who eat spinach, collard greens, kale and other dark green, leaf vegetables five or six times a week have about 43 percent lower risk for macular degeneration than those who eat it less than once a month, according to a large study in Massachusetts. Apparently the carotenoids that ...
Views: 1707 - ***STRAWBERRY YOGURT FREEZE - ADAPTED FROM VITAMIX - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Hope AndersonHere is a recipe that you can experiment with at home. Use a blender or food processor to prepare it or better yet if you have a Vitamix blender this recipe is made for its use. Ingredients Needed: 1-cup (240 g) nonfat, plain vanilla or strawberry yogurt 1 pound (454 g) frozen ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - ***Healthy Lemon Rosemary Marinated Halibut - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Hope AndersonThis marinade is delicious for chicken as well as your favorite types of fish and shellfish. Marinade: 2 tablespoons dry white w 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ½ ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - ***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Hope AndersonIngredients: 1 cup Orange juice 1 cup Sugar 1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen* ½ cup Currants or raisins ½ cup Onion, diced ¼ cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, minced ¾ teaspoon Cumin, ground ½ ...
Views: 1701 - The Truth About Antioxidant Foods - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Christine FarlowAntioxidants are substances found in fresh, whole foods that reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals. There are a lot of antioxidant supplements that are being promoted for their health benefits - to reverse aging, to increase strength and endurance, to boost the immune system, ...
Views: 1691 - Let ThyFood Be Thy Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine Farlow"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food" is ancient wisdom that we seem to have forgotten in these modern, high tech times. In spite of the fact that technology has advanced so phenomenally over the last 100 years, "the human genome is 99.98% the same as it was 40,000 years ...
Views: 1676 - ***Healthy Meals for the Empty Nesters - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Hope AndersonGone are the days that you’re used to cooking for an entire family of three or more, preparing meals just for one or two people put reluctance in your style. You don’t have to shortchange yourself. You can follow a healthy diet and serve up delicious meals for yourself and your ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Vitamin A Market In-Depth Analysis by Key Players, Type and Applications Forecast to 2025 - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from vinit sawantVitamin A is also known as retinol, which is a fat-soluble vitamin used for ophthalmic disorders such as cataract, myopia, hypermetropia, presbyopia, night blindness, and retinitis pigmentosa. In addition, vitamin A has several therapeutical applications such as anti-oxidants, strengthens the ...
Views: 1663 - Could Food Sensitivities Increase Your Risk Of Cancer? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Christine FarlowA new study in the journal, Science (August 16, 2012)1, has found that intestinal inflammation can alter your gut flora and promote cancer. What does this have to do with food sensitivities? Food sensitivities are an immune response. Eighty percent of your immune system is in your ...
Views: 1659 - ***BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH CAULIFLOWER MAGIC - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Hope AndersonA WHITE KNIGHT AGAINST CANCER HEALING POWER CAN HELP: INHIBIT TUMOR GROWTH BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM It is said that Mark Twain once called cauliflower “a cabbage with a college education.” Like other members of the cruciferous family, ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - ***CRANBERRY AN ANTIOXIDANT LIKE NO OTHER - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Hope AndersonCranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This is definitely a fruit that has a lot to offer. Heart Health A diet rich ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Christine FarlowDo you ever eat a food and have a reaction that you know for a fact was caused by the food you ate? Or do you sometimes feel bad and wonder if there was anything you ate in the last few days that's causing you to feel this way? If you have a reaction to a food you ate, either immediately ...
Views: 1629 - ***HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIVING LONGER - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Hope AndersonStay Healthy to 100 and Beyond Is that possible? Yes, there are breakthroughs that show that we can age healthy with healthy habits and options to get us there. In the last century the average life expectancy at birth in the US was 47 years. Today many of us can live twice as long. However, ...
Views: 1615 - What Are the Components of a Healthy Balanced Diet - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Andy HarperI'm a very busy person working 9 to 10 hour days, 5 or 6 days a week and I get to the gym for some vigorous physical activity about three times a week. I eat a healthy diet inclusive of everything the body needs, such as protein, carbohydrates and of course, vitamins. I consume heaps of green ...
Views: 1611 - ***Healthy Tips For Everyday Living - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Hope AndersonIncluding the Holidays The average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never looses it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Begin ...
Views: 1608 - ***How to use Fish & Shellfish for Heart Health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Hope AndersonMost fish and shellfish are lower in fat than either poultry or meat and are the best source of animal protein. “ Fish is a heart food” came from observations of people who ate or didn’t eat fish. The evidence now shows and is clear that the American Heart Association recommends having fatty ...
Views: 1597 - ***Capture the Goodness of Berries for Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonWe often eat berries for dessert or as a part of a general meal but did you know that berries are good cancer busters? They prevent constipation a subject that some people are afraid to talk about. Berries also reduce the risk of infection. Take for example strawberries; the Romans believed ...
Views: 1591 - ***Are You Tired & Fatigued? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Hope AndersonAre You Feeling Tired? Do you feel sluggish getting out of bed instead of bouncing up in the morning feeling excited and energized? What caused this change? Low energy seems to develop over a long period of time. We lose the ability to distinguish between what is normal and not normal. When ...
Views: 1587 - Not All Superfoods Are For Everyone - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowSuperfoods are foods that are nutrient dense - high in nutritional value - excellent sources of antioxidants - rich in essential nutrients They are foods that are proclaimed to provide superior nourishment for your body. For example There are green superfoods like - green leafy ...
Views: 1585 - ***Therapeutic Lifestyle Program for A Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Hope AndersonThe heart is one of the most studied organs where research is concerned. It is the number one disease that kills more people every year. Heart disease is often referred to as a “man’s” disease. But reports show that women are not far behind. In the United States, 41 ...
Views: 1548 - What You Need to Know About B12 Deficiency Disease - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauB12 deficiency disease is a common disorder that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. It is highly preventable and treatable, but the signs and symptoms are often missed and overlooked. Here we learn about what B12 deficiency is all about. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is ...
Views: 1547 - Eat As Much As You Want And Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowThis is not a diet. It involves eating only "safe" foods. What are safe foods? Safe foods are different for everyone. They’re foods your body can digest, metabolize and absorb optimally; foods from which your body derives all the nutrition the food offers. Why would safe foods differ ...
Views: 1543 - Achieving Your Dream Physique With The Best Muscle Building Supplements - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Chelsea SawyerCardiovascular exercises like running and cycling offer several benefits including improved heart health and lower levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. But whatever your fitness goals are, it is important to add some resistance exercises to your overall training regime. An adult, on ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Do We Need to Filter Our Tap Water in the USA? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Sam WalkerWater Treatment plants in the United States reduce the pollutants in our water supply that pose immediate health risks. Water borne diseases are mostly eliminated, and one usually doesn’t need to worry about getting a heavy amount of mercury or an infection from drinking a glass of ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Depression in Children is Considered as Chronic - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Michael W. AndersonDepression in children is noticeably rising as a longitudinal study conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine. Preschool children with Major Depression Disorder (MDD) is already with the same number of that from school-aged children according to a study Antidepressant ...
Views: 1502 - TESTING 1-2-3…USING PULSE TESTING FOR FOOD & SUBSTANCE SENSITIVITY - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Katelon JeffereysI grew up with severe asthma and allergies and so underwent traditional allopathic skin testing several times. Since I had remembered past lives since early childhood, especially the deaths and tortures, I figured I was being tortured once again, lying there as they took a sharp object, ...
Views: 1501 - Maintaining Optimal Alkalinity: A Cornerstone of Good Health - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Isaac EliazDiet is one of the single most important factors in health and healing. The Western diet places heavy emphasis on concentrated animal proteins and processed, grain-derived carbohydrates, which have a relatively low nutritional value. This way of eating is sometimes referred to as the Standard ...
Views: 1499 - Are Your Healthy Foods Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Christine FarlowHealthy eating is important. So, how can it be that some people - eat healthfully but don’t feel truly healthy? - are fanatical about health and healthy eating and they’re still not healthy? - no matter what they do, just cannot get healthy? Do they have “bad genes?” Are they ...
Views: 1474 - A Psychiatrist's Tips Permanently Mental Well being In The New Calendar year - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Christian DewisI have labored in the field of psychological well being for over ten years now, as well as in this time, I've viewed all method of psychological overall health issues and problems strike all manner of people. In truth, none of us are absolutely free from occasional psychological hang ups - ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - 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: 1470 - Is Salt Really Bad For You? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Richard ClarkeJust like saturated fat, salt has a very bad reputation. Just like saturated fat, salt is actually needed in the body for it to work optimally. Salt is not totally harmless, but it’s not the devil in disguise either. Confused? Most people are. Basically our body needs salt but at the ...
Views: 1450 - How to become a personal trainer? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Angelina ClairePhysical trainers help people reach their fitness goals by creating and executing training programs. Personal trainers should know how to attend to their clients, work with them to recognize objectives and decide the best methods to solve them. To do this effectively, personal trainers must ...
Views: 1429 - Lactose Intolerance and Dairy Free Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Angelia SmithLactose is a type of natural sugar found in the milk of mammals. Lactose intolerance is basically caused by insufficient production of an enzyme called Lactase in our intestine. In normal digestion process, Lactose is being broken down by lactase enzyme into simpler form of sugar namely glucose ...
Views: 1417 - SEMCO Infratech manufacturer home best domestic water purifier - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Neeraj SingalH2o purification is a complex topic, but learning a little about the technology is a good idea. This is especially true, if you are shopping for a home water purifier. There some really good h2o purifiers and some mediocre products. What follows are some suggestion about which type to look for & ...
Views: 1406 - The Blood Type Diet: How Knowing Your Blood Type Can Help You Lose Weight and Live Longer - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Kirsten NagyThe documentary Fat, Sick, Nearly Dead is the story of how two men completely reversed their health and lives with a 60 day juice cleanse – yet some people literally can’t function – let alone heal – if they don’t have a certain amount of protein each day. Personally, the raw foods cleanse ...
Views: 1403 - List of Foods That Really Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Gaurav ThakurWe are what we eat. How true this saying is! The meals we eat determines the cholesterol of our system. High-cholesterol can cause center illnesses and hypertension as age progresses which can lead to paralysis or death in the patient. Unless several important changes are made in the diet, ...
Views: 1394 - Powerful Bodybuilding Workout Suggestions For Huge Arms - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Adams LoisAs long as you have the best information and temperament, acquiring larger arms just isn't such an excellent challenge. With some successful bodybuilding workouts, you are able to successfully achieve your objective of having bigger arms. It is necessary that you simply incorporate some ...
Views: 1391 - Vitamin C – What Can It Do For You? by Eva Herr - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Eva HerrIf there is such thing as a miracle “drug”, Vitamin C would be it. If you could only choose one vitamin you just might want that vitamin to be Vitamin C because it has a use in treating most any problem you might have. Vitamin C can do many things and unlike most other mammals, humans don't ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Vitamin Supplements For Better Overall Health And Wellness - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Joe GolsonMany people nowadays want to make their health better. No matter in places you turn, from TV to newspapers, you’ll see stories about people and exactly how bad their own health actually is. Even though there are many different companies on the market offering vitamins and supplements and claim ...
Views: 1371 - Quality Nutritional Supplements to Meet Individual Health Needs - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Colloidal mineralsYou might have heard this wise saying, “Health is wealth”, isn’t it? If we have a physically and mentally fit boy, then we can achieve anything in our life through our hard work and passion. However in this hectic busy life, people often neglect the importance of following a proper health ...
Views: 1332 - Throw Away Your Diet Book! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Jane LatimerIf you’re like I was, your body, feelings and thoughts have probably been screwed up by being on diets for too long. Most of the students that come into this program are at the point in their developmental process where they realize that diets aren’t the way. They’ve been there, done that, and ...
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