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- ***ANTIOXIDANTS - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonWhat are they? How do they work, and why is it the new popular buzzword for everyone. Do you know exactly what antioxidants are and where they come from and the role they play in the body. Your answer may come in the form of “no, or I think so.” Here is a basic description. Antioxidants are ...
Views: 2972(3 votes) - ***Body Composition and its effects on Health - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThere is a correlation between body composition and health ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function and athletic performance. Body composition analysis is one of the tools used in preventative, therapeutic and research applications. In the human body, body ...
Views: 4380(3 votes) - ***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: 1639(1 vote) - ***Breast Health – What is best for them? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Hope AndersonThere is so much misinformation about the dangers and prevalence of breast cancer highlighted by the media that the prevention of the disease is still buried in myth. Look at what really helps to keep your breast healthy. Dr. Tanya Selli wrote in an article “What’s best for your breasts” that I ...
Views: 2576(1 vote) - ***COOL SOUP FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Hope AndersonGazpacho This cold soup is very popular and can be served throughout the year. It can be made a day in advance before you plan to serve it so that the flavors can blend. Recipe ½ cup peeled and diced cucumbers ¾ cup peeled and diced red and green bell peppers ¾ cup diced ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - ***Cranberry Pear Salad with Curried Hazelnuts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Hope AndersonDressing 8 oz Yogurt, plain, fat free 1 cup Cucumber, peeled, seeded and ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - ***Diabetes Glucose Testing - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Hope AndersonBlood glucose values change often daily and bounce around from day to day. Situations can trigger an unexpected rise. Incidents like illness or infection can boost your blood glucose; even a minor upper respiratory illness or a scraped foot can cause a significant jump in your numbers. Stress is ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - ***GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Hope Anderson1 Mango (12 ounces), peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon limejuice 1 tablespoon + 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice ¼ small onion, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon salt 5 or 6 drops hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1- ...
Views: 3145(4 votes) - ***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: 1692(1 vote) - ***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: 1662(1 vote) - ***Nutrigenomics, Is it the Wave of the Future? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Hope AndersonWe all know the importance of food and its impact on our health. Nutrigenomics is the scientific vehicle that not only informs that nutrition influences health, but that food may also have an influence on the expression of our genetic makeup. What this means is that nutrigenomics will take out ...
Views: 3571(1 vote) - ***RESEARCH FINDING: Antioxidants – Finding Ways to Support its Protection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Hope AndersonAntioxidants have become so popular and it's one of the new buzzwords of today. You see it on the labels of foods that appear in the grocery store, colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with them, even cosmetics - skin care, hair care are now on the bandwagon singing its praises. ...
Views: 2813(2 votes) - ***Safe Food Handling Practices for Summer and Beyond - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Hope AndersonSummer is here! Oh yes. Can you feel the heat? It is sizzling and it's the season for delicious dishes to be prepared and served in many different ways, some conventional and some not so conventional. You need to arm yourself with helpful tips to keep food safe to prevent you from getting ...
Views: 3048(1 vote) - ***Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap - by Submitted on May 24, 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: 1830(1 vote) - ***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: 1695(1 vote) - ***SUMMER VEGETABLE BOWTIE SALAD RECIPE - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Hope Anderson
Views: 2636(1 vote) - ***Understanding your Body Composition - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Hope AndersonAre you a “ Pear “ or an “Apple”? This question may appear facetious. But understanding where you carry your body weight has significant impact on your health. Most people who have small waist tend to carry their weight below the waist such as in their hips, thighs and buttocks. They are the ...
Views: 3278(1 vote) - 10 foods that Crohn’s disease patients must avoid - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaWhen it comes to finalizing a balanced diet that goes well with Crohn’s disease medications, not all foods can be chosen equally. Some of the inclusions like spicy goods and hot saucers have to avoided, especially during flare-ups. In order to choose the right foods that help boost both ...
Views: 2438(1 vote) - 9 Astonishing Benefits Of Vitamin B12 - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Jessica RoggersVitamin B12 offers unbelievable health benefits to the human body right from the head till the toe. It is primarily a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for most mechanisms of the body.Read below to know about the top 9 advantages of Vitamin B12 : 1. Energy Levels– It is responsible for ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - 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: 1457(1 vote) - Can your genes tell if Keto diet is right for you? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe have discussed Ketosis through our various blogs & webinar conducted on 15th December’2019. In brief, keto diet follows a high fat (70% to 80%), low carbohydrate (5% to 10%) & moderate protein intake (15% to 30%). Such a diet allows your body to produce ketones out of fat which is used as ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Decode Your Urine: What its Color Means - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Mark RosenbergEvery now and then a patient will tell me that their urine looks “funny” sometimes. When I ask them what they mean by that, they invariably tell me that it seems to change colors. They’re concerned if these color changes are anything to worry about. Here’s what I tell them: What Color Is Your ...
Views: 7926(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: 1511(1 vote) - Essential Nutrients Every Vegetarian Teenager Needs! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeEssential Nutrients Every Vegetarian Teenager Needs! Vegetarian, vegan, and variations of these diets are growing in popularity among teenagers. While these diets can be steps toward better health, it’s important that special nutritional gaps be filled. With a little planning, a vegetarian ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Healthy alternatives to salt - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Yvette LaboySalt is in almost everything you eat. Salt in small quantities is necessary for life, the issue is when we use huge quantities of salt and eat many processed foods that use loads of salt to mask poor ingredients. Salt (Sodium) is one of the primary electrolytes in the body. All four cationic ...
Views: 2604(1 vote) - IBD – Must follow food habits - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaTests and therapies for IBD include different ways of IBD Diagnosis and step-by-step treatments, with the help of specialized therapies that make use of FDI approved anti-TNF drugs that help supress gastrointestinal irritations and other IBD signs, along with G irritations at bay. However, all ...
Views: 2231(1 vote) - Natural Solution to Hypertension - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Solution to High Blood Pressure MARCH 13, 2012 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) Blood pressure is the force with which blood circulates toward and away from the heart; when it is too high or high for prolonged periods, the pressure can become too strong for the arteries. This can be ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - Reasons why you should add an omega-3 supplement to your diet - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Go ZoopIt is now a well established fact that people not just in a few countries but all across the world are now switching back to the old and natural ways of staying fit as well as increasing the value of their health. That is probably why alternative practices such as Reiki and yoga are now gaining ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Rethink- Ordinary Table Salt or Unrefined Sea Salt - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Dr. Gerard GuilloryManufacturers of many food items today boast that their products contain sea salt. Is this a claim worth making? Does sea salt provide benefits that ordinary table salt doesn’t? Many people also wonder whether it is important to buy salt that contains iodine. These are all questions that I ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Strengthening Immunity - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Hope AndersonFalls Cure. Get on board. Boost your immunity. Fall is a beautiful time of year when the leaves on trees burst into beautiful vibrant colors such as- yellows, browns, burnt-orange, and burgundy-reds. Nature makes preparations for restoration by shedding these beautiful leaves and the trees ...
Views: 2899(3 votes) - Stress Management Programs - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Youth WellnessStress management programs are being done in various institutions and health units. Here in the health centers the programs are design to provide information on the general cause and effects of stress. Also concerns what you are going to have when you join the program are some techniques of how ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Top Five Hepatitis Ayurvedic Treatment Centers in World - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2022 from Sandra OliveraINTRODUCTION Hepatitis can be defined as an inflammatory condition of the liver mostly caused by a viral infection. Hepatitis-causing viruses are mainly of five types which are A, B, C, D and E, but hepatitis can also develop by autoimmune diseases, infections and toxins generated due to ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - What is Nutritional Microscopy?? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Josh CoffmanWhat is Nutritional Microscopy? Defining this question is more than just giving you an answer, its more than just an explanation, the question shouldn't be, what is nutritional microscopy but how can it help change your life? First you must begin to think of health on a cellular level and ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - What is your BMR - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Evan BornemanBasal Metabolic Rate: Calories to survive Daily energy expenditure, or total “calories burned” in a day, has three major components: basal or resting metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food (calories expended through digestion) and the energy cost of physical activity. Having a general ...
Views: 4307(1 vote) - What You Need To Do To Break Unhealthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLate night meals, junk food, drinking pops or concentrated juice rather than plain and simple water. You may be asking what is the first step to begin breaking the habit of these unhealthy eating patterns that are leading to your mood disorders and making you feel chronically fatigued? The ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - ***Body Composition and its effects on Health - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Hope AndersonThere is a correlation between body composition and health ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function and athletic performance. Body composition analysis is one of the tools used in preventative, therapeutic and research applications. In the human body, body ...
Views: 2545(2 votes) - ***Healthy Eating for Breast Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Hope AndersonYou are what you eat. This is not a myth that cancer has a lot to do with what you eat. Cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. It needs a sugary environment to survive. Dr. Otto Warburg, a 1931 Nobel laureate in medicine first discovered that cancer cells mainly use glucose as a fuel ...
Views: 3320(2 votes) - ***Set a Healthy Family Table - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThe holidays are a time for celebration. Yet for so many Americans, trepidation brews. What causes this? To some people they feel that the celebration comes with tempting foods that will sabotage their healthy diet – and they usually do, if planned strategies are not in place. Some time ago, ...
Views: 2880(2 votes) - We Are What We Eat - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Hope AndersonThat saying, “You are what you eat”, provides keen insight into our health and wellbeing. Choosing whole plant based foods over refined processed foods has unequalled value as one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Are you concerned about your health and how you can live a ...
Views: 8318(5 votes) - ***10 Quick Tips for Safe Riding - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Hope AndersonYou have heard this important message, “the family that plays together stays together.” This can be hard to do for some families with such diverse schedules. However, choosing a group exercise offers two-fold benefits for your family. It strengthens the bond among the family and it also burns ...
Views: 2416(1 vote) - ***Benefits of Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Hope AndersonBENEFITS OF HERBS AND SPICES You know that herbs and spices make food taste great. Use them to flavor foods without added salt, sugar, and fat. Using herbs and spices allows you to meet today’s dietary guidelines. This gives you more reason to season and spice up your taste buds and ...
Views: 2951(4 votes) - ***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: 1616(1 vote) - ***STEP TO GOOD HEALTH - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Hope AndersonWalk your way to live well Walking is a natural process. When you become more active, you not only feel better you are more relaxed and your health improves as well. Just do it, is what I always say when asked about exercise, start walking. Get an activity journal to help you set goals and ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - 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: 1517(1 vote) - Herbal Vitamin Nutritional Supplement For Women Health And Vitality - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jhon NapierIntake of herbal vitamin nutritional supplement for women is found to be as a safe method to improve the health and vitality for better living. At present, you can find thousands of supplements in online market stores in the form of powders, capsules, pills and extracts. In order to ensure ...
Views: 2164(1 vote) - THE BENEFITS OF TOMATOES - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Hope AndersonReduces the Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease Prevents Cataracts Keeps older people active These are powerful statements to make about tomatoes and its contribution to good health. Tomatoes abound as summer approaches and this is a good time to focus and eat them. It is one of the fruits that ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - 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: 1370(1 vote) - Summer! The Time for Eating Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonResearch shows more than 90% of all Americans do not eat their recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables. The amounts of fruits and vegetables you need each day may seem overwhelming. However, fruits and vegetables provide the coveted combination of great taste, nutrition, and abundant variety. ...
Views: 4038(4 votes) - ***Eat Smarter & 5 Tips - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hope AndersonIn order to eat smarter and lose weight, each day choose from “100 Ways to cut calories at americaonthemove.org.” Try a new tip each day or find a tip that works best for you. Make Mindful food choices. Take a step toward making an achievable meal plan to use foods that are whole and can ...
Views: 2260(1 vote) - ***Healthy Tips For Thanksgiving & Beyond - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Hope AndersonThe average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never lose it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below. Let us remember Thanksgiving is a day for us to take stock, being thankful, give ...
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