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29th September 2009
When done properly, cycling is an effective and enjoyable form of aerobic exercise. Cycling can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes according to a report by Kelley GA. Effects of Aerobic exercise in normotensive adu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Clinical trials have seen that Generic Rimonabant can aid over-weight and obese patients to lose weight. It was also seen that the medication might reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and be of aid to patients who are aiming to cease smoking.G... Read >
Author: BonitaJ Petrolini29th September 2009
Fatty acids-Omega 3, 6 and 9 are the good fats needed for many different functions within the body. Many of them are essential in sustaining good health.
Taking fish oil capsules could benefit your health in a multitude of ways it seems. A large body o... Read >
Author: Peter Foremski28th September 2009
The debate over the positive effects of a vegetarian diet on the health of people and the society at large is increasing exponentially these days. There are more and younger Americans – about ten million, who claim to be vegetarians and many others who ... Read >
Author: Greg Davis28th September 2009
Wouldn't it be great to shed those years of overeating in a few weeks, and have a slim new you emerge like a butterfly from a cocoon! That is the promise of fad diets, but the truth is very different.
The promise is there is a miracle way to quickly ... Read >
Author: Fred Farah25th September 2009
If you are yet to know that exercise is important for good health, you are already living a high risk lifestyle. It's true! If you don't know, it only means you have been doing all the wrong things all these years and your case must be looked into urgentl... Read >
Author: mickb24th September 2009
Green tea is typically a tea that is derived from the leaves of the camellia sinesis plant, which boost the antioxidant compound known as polyphenols that improves health. In addition as it possesses certain minerals and vitamins it helps in increasing th... Read >
Author: mikewilkinsontu7424th September 2009
All this time, people or professionals only talk about ways to lower your cholesterol. But, have they really explained to you the significant details about cholesterol that you need to know before trying to lower the level?
If they haven’t, these 5 b... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
We all know that smoking increases our risk of heart disease and lung cancer. But did you know that it also increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the joints and tissues around the joints ... Read >
Author: parveenKumar23rd September 2009
We all know that smoking increases our risk of heart disease and lung cancer. But did you know that it also increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the joints and tissues around the joints ... Read >
Author: parveenKumar22nd September 2009
Exercise is definitely good for me but unfortunately, I am so tired at the end of day and I really do not have time for it Sound familiar. Lack of time, too tired, and too lazy are commonly used by us as excuses to escape from doing some exercises. But al... Read >
Author: vijender sangwan22nd September 2009
A number of Americans have put their hearts into lowering their cholesterol. Yet a recent American Heart Association survey found that many adults with high cholesterol still don't realize that they have an increased risk of developing heart disease.
A... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Eating the right food is very important for removing your colon of debris. That is why it is essential that you know the best colon-cleansing diet. A plant-based diet is the best bet for minimizing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. This typ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know how debilitating and painful they can be. Often times, migraines cause so much pain that people become physically ill and suffer additional symptoms such as stomach ache and blurred vision. The symptoms ca... Read >
Author: Megan Hazel22nd September 2009
As we get older, the arteries surrounding the heart become smaller and smaller as fatty deposits stick to the walls of the veins and arteries surrounding the heart. As this happens, the flow of oxygen is restricted and the heart becomes “oxygen starved... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The South Beach Diet is the latest in the series of the diet fads. As it becomes so popular, that it already swept the whole continent of America and is set to do the same worldwide, many people really question the nature of this diet. Most of them often... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
How to get rid of belly fat has been my number one goal through all of the dieting and exercise. Once I had no problem in this area, but the stress and inactivity of the past few years has given me too much weight around the middle. It’s unattractive,... Read >
Author: Jeremy Finch22nd September 2009
Good Or Bad?
Despite what many people think, we actually need some fats in our diet to stay healthy. Not only are they a source of energy, they also -- among other things -- help us to absorb vitamins and nutrients (vitally important), help with nerve tr... Read >
Author: ottie0022nd September 2009
This article will furnish you comprehensive Dietary Advice for Prehypertensive and Hypertensive Blood Pressure Levels. Here you will find Diet Tips To Reduce Blood Pressure
Diet For High Blood Pressure and Hypertension, Relation Between Diet and Blood... Read >
Author: bikash belbase22nd September 2009
There are three basic units the body uses for energy:
1 Fats
2 Proteins
3 Carbohydrates
All three can be converted to blood glucose. However, while fats and proteins are converted slowly, carbohydrates are converted quickly causing quick s... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon21st September 2009
The main problem with menopause is that there is a drastic reduction in production of the female hormones. This is what causes all the physical discomfort and hot flushes in menopause. The popular line of treatment is to take menopause hormones externally... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
So you’ve been exercising regularly, and cutting back on your calories to meet your weight loss goals. Everything is going great with your new changes but you notice the number on the scale isn’t moving much and your body isn’t changing shape as q... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
It is a proven fact that wine has beneficial side effects on the heart, having some role in preventing heart disease. There have also been recent discoveries that indicate that drinking wine during pregnancy might not be as damaging to a growing fetus as ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
If you eat too much fattening food one day, can you be good and eat less the next day? The answer is probably no for most people. Eating too much can easily lead to over-weight or even obesity that can in turn put people at risk of heart disease.
Large... Read >
Author: pratapshiv21st September 2009
Research and studies have been made on the effectiveness and reported risks of using birth control products, with results as varied as the number of the said products being sold today. These products actually deserve that much attention most especially si... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
The Mediterranean diet has been around for centuries, but if you don't live in countries where this diet is prevalent such as Greece or Italy, you may not realize the many benefits of eating healthy foods "Mediterranean" style. According to studies, the M... Read >
Author: wbdoyle19th September 2009
Our bodies require a well-rounded diet, which includes essential fatty acids. However, our bodies can only manufacture 1 of the 3 essential fatty acids we need, which is Omega 9. Our bodies cannot manufacture the essential fatty acids we need, so we have ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
In my quest for the "supplemental" truth it seems necessary to explore the qualities of the latest hot supplement topic: Coenzyme Q10. Everywhere I turn these days, I'm reading about the benefits which range the gamut from anti-aging to heart protection. ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Chromium supplements
An essential trace mineral, chromium is needed for the growth and health of the body. Among other things, it is needed for the breakdown of fat, carbohydrates, and protein. Chromium has become the most popular mineral supplement in... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
The human body uses two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. In the debate over the necessity of vitamin supplementation, nutrition experts generally agree that there may be a need for water-soluble vitamins supplementation. These vitamins ar... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Include fish in your healthy eating plan.
Many nutrition experts recommend eating fish at least once or twice every week. The most nutritious varieties of fish, and those that contain the greatest amounts of heart protecting omega-3 fatty acids, tend t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Most people are aware of the risks posed by diabetes and high blood pressure, but few may realize the relationship between the two. It is evident that a person with diabetes is twice likely to develop high blood pressure than a person without diabetes. If... Read >
Author: Rahim Siddiqi17th September 2009
Reduce cholesterol naturally is the best way and can be done to reduce your cholesterol. Although cholesterol found in animal foods, but cholesterol levels in different in different parts of animals. In general, the cholesterol in bushmeat were higher tha... Read >
Author: pyllis17th September 2009
What is the optimum omega3 intake? The answer might not make you happy, but no one really knows.
A growing number of health experts say that we should strive for optimal nutritional intake on a daily basis, in order to reduce our risk of chronic disea... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen17th September 2009
What if a company produced a concentrated supplement which combined the world's most power antioxidants? This super antioxidant is now available for purchase. Eiro has combined acai, camu camu, acerola, caja and pomegranate to bring you one of the highe... Read >
Author: Shawni Groezinger17th September 2009
Sodium (or what we commonly refer to as salt) has always been accused as the culprit responsible for high blood pressure, especially if it is taken in large amount (more than 2000mg per day). The consequences of high blood pressure will be higher risks of... Read >
Author: suni198917th September 2009
Every time you visit your doctor, no matter what the visit is for, make sure you have your blood pressure checked. The trouble with hypertension is that it is a silent killer and those people who on the high-risk group are not mindful that they are at ris... Read >
Author: sara16th September 2009
Earlier this week I read yet another pregnancy article on the role of "good" and "bad" fats in the pregnancy diet and how we should be avoiding all saturated fat and opting for mono-unsaturated fats instead because of their ability to lower "bad cholester... Read >
Author: Nisha Obaidullah16th September 2009
If you are looking for free slimming information and healthy weight loss ideas there are many sources of information available to you. The internet is probably the best place to start but don’t forget other sources such as newspapers and magazines an... Read >
Author: metalmicky16th September 2009
Most people are aware of the risks posed by diabetes and high blood pressure, but few may realize the relationship between the two. It is evident that a person with diabetes is twice likely to develop high blood pressure than a person without diabetes. If... Read >
Author: anil16th September 2009
If you eat too much fattening food one day, can you be good and eat less the next day? The answer is probably no for most people. Eating too much can easily lead to over-weight or even obesity that can in turn put people at risk of heart disease.
Lar... Read >
Author: PRIYANKA16th September 2009
Lately you may have seen a few commercials on television for products containing fiber. What is fiber? How can it benefit me? There are two types of fiber, dietary and “functional” fiber. Functional fiber is what is being added to these products w... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz16th September 2009
When you are trying to lose weight, it is common knowledge that you want to cut out as much fat as you can from your body. However, we are now learning that not all fats are bad for you and that you actually need certain fats to stay healthy. Women espe... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz15th September 2009
Snoring can be a primary cause for headaches, sleep deprivation, and overall loss of productivity.
Ultimately the associated conditions, resulting directly from continued and untreated snoring, can negatively affect your overall wellbeing. While the sho... Read >
Author: Surf Pacific15th September 2009
When you prevent certain diseases from occurring, you can expect to live a healthier life, free from diseases and worries. Indeed, these are the most prominent benefits that vegetarians have enjoyed.
There is indeed a direct link between your choice o... Read >
Author: Arman Hansen11th September 2009
It’s hard to put a price on good health, and research has shown that the health benefits of fish oil just keep on coming. You might not be aware of all the ways that fish oil can improve your quality of life. It’s not just a theoretical pill that migh... Read >
Author: M2FitnessPros11th September 2009
Most of us have been conditioned to literally cringe at the mention of the words "saturated fat". Images of heart disease, obesity and poor health are conjured with the very thought! However, not all saturated fats were created equal. There needs to be ... Read >
Author: Anne Edwards11th September 2009
The 3 Day Fruit Fast.
Once a month I cleanse my body naturally. I do this by using the 3 day fruit fast where I eat nothing but fresh fruit for three days. I drink water, natural tea, or freshly juiced fruit juice. I will not drink any store bought or ... Read >
Author: louisjeffries07th September 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Stephen Smith
Here are the top 10 reasons to exercise. These will explain the major benefits to exercise and hopefully help you create the motivation necessary to make exercise a permanent part of your lifestyle.
1. Elevates your ... Read >
06th September 2009
Jelly Belly. Love Handles. Dunlap Disease. Whatever you want to call it, the excess fat around your midsection that wiggles and jiggles in all the wrong places just isn't pretty. Not only is belly fat unattractive, it can be downright dangerous to your he... Read >
Author: Yodle06th September 2009
Lab trials have found that Generic Rimonabant can help more than-weight and obese people to lose weight. It was also found that the drug may lessen the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and be of help to people who are trying to cease smoking.Generic R... Read >
Author: Julia Mattress04th September 2009
Your dog is your very best friend. Every single time you walk through the door your dog is so happy to see you that he wags his tail and practically smiles at you. How can you show your pet how much they mean to you? Well, one way is to take care of th... Read >
Author: T Foote04th September 2009
Many of us go through life happy in the knowledge that we're healthy and getting enough goodness from what we eat and drink. But, there are also other additional ways to help our bodies stay in tip top shape.
It's getting harder to ignore the weight of... Read >
Author: Peter Foremski30th August 2009
Whether sweet or sour, oranges score a favorite with many. It belongs to the citrus family and is the major fruit, besides others such as tangerines, mandarins, clementines and satsumas. The fruit is soft and fleshy, with or without seeds. The fruit is al... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy27th August 2009
Not only are natural healing foods one of the most wonderful and bountiful gifts supplied by Mother Nature, they also happen to have amazing healing qualities.
Enjoy a natural health food diet and you are going to find yourself radiating good health an... Read >
Author: Michelle Sigurdson26th August 2009
I think it’s safe to say that just about everyone has heard about the healthful benefits of adding fish oil to your diet. The Omega 3 Fatty Acids it contains, has been linked to positive effects in humans including lower blood pressure, lower triglycer... Read >
Author: M2FitnessPros25th August 2009
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and is an illness which concerns many men and women over the age of forty. Even if you maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly, you can still benefit from additional, precautionary mea... Read >
Author: robertaug0921st August 2009
Acai berries, when ripe, are a deep rich purple and grow in dense bunches on the Acai Palm in the Amazon. This fruit has many uses and is a vital part of the Brazilian diet. The oil of the berry is used to treat diarrhea, the seeds are crushed to cure fev... Read >
Author: andersonjo9313th August 2009
Raw food diet is a diet composed mainly or entirely of raw and living foods. These foods include mostly raw vegan food, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
The raw foodists can consume any foods which have not been cooked, frozen, or treated wi... Read >
Author: petersonbran10th August 2009
Do you love chocolate? I do. In fact 9 out of 10 people love chocolate. Its addictive. But milk chocolate contains sugar and lots of it. Sugar we all know puts on weight. The problem with eating chocolate is, the more we eat the more we want to eat. Overw... Read >
Author: elephant909th August 2009
Well, it's hard to call anything a cure at this point, but understanding where it comes from is important. If you know how it works ahead of time, then you'll understand all the good things that surround Resveratrol Cancer prevention and various treatment... Read >
Author: resveratrlcancer09th August 2009
If you have a high cholesterol level, you may want to lower cholesterol naturally by eating right foods. Well, it is possible to lower your cholesterol by eating certain foods. Here are 3 foods you can try out.
1. Olive oil is an excellent choice to lo... Read >
Author: pyllis08th August 2009
Women going through the menopause will notice a variety of different symptoms. These are different for each woman and the degree to which each may experience these symptoms will also vary. Some women may find they experience all the symptoms related to me... Read >
07th August 2009
Health Benefits to Lower High Cholesterol Naturally.
To lower high cholesterol will save your life. High cholesterol is the major contributing factor to heart disease being the deadliest disease in America. As a matter of fact a person is over 4 times ... Read >
Author: louisjeffries04th August 2009
Exercise is the easiest and best way to reduce blood sugar levels and the dangers of cardiovascular disease. At the same time, it also improves health, both physical and mental. Exercise produces certain chemicals in the body which make you feel good thro... Read >
Author: nunuram04th August 2009
Obesity in America is at an epidemic level. It is a global issue and the statistics only prove that it continues to rise. The world’s children face the threats of this global obesity epidemic and the prevalence of obesity in children continue to rise. O... Read >
Author: Click For04th August 2009
Do you ever wonder how the Healthy Heart Diet works to help you lower the risk of having heart disease? Especially high is the risk of heart disease in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Overweight and obesity are among the major contributing factors in hear... Read >
Author: Keman Loze02nd August 2009
Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you
eat to keep your body in great health. With healthy
eating, you'll have energy all day, get the vitamins
and minerals you need, stay strong for activities
you enjoy, and maintain a healthy weight.
... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Othman01st August 2009
Eating healthy is very important in order to sustain a good quality life. If we didn’t eat healthy we would be prone to lots of illnesses and would run the risk of gaining excess weight and joining the obesity crowd.
Healthy eating should be practice... Read >
Author: petersonbran01st August 2009
Omega 3's are essential fatty acids that play a vital role in brain and cardiovascular health. But do they also act as blood thinners? What are the benefits of Omega 3 as an anticoagulant? Find out the expert answers in this article.
Heart disease is a... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani01st August 2009
Healthy Eating: What is the Glycemic Index List
You've probably run across it before, and if you're diabetic, it's almost guaranteed that you've at least heard of it. News about the glycemic index list is spreading, and it's not just for those needing... Read >
Author: Mark Dicks31st July 2009
Results from a recent study suggest a behavioral weight loss program can convey both physical and psychological benefits.
A 6-month program among depressed participants resulted in a loss of 8 percent of their initial weight, improved symptoms of depre... Read >
Author: Franklin28th July 2009
Make Small Changes Day-by-day for Healthier Eating
Members often say they want to start eating in a healthier way, but they just can’t seem to make the change. They have fallen into habits that they just can’t break. For example, every morning ... Read >
Author: Springday24th July 2009
Your body needs two main food group sources to perform normally every day. The first group supplies energy and consists of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The second group supplies building materials consisting of proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minera... Read >
Author: Phillip T. Terry23rd July 2009
Fatty acids-Omega 3, 6 and 9 are the good fats needed for many different functions within the body. Many of them are essential in sustaining good health.
Taking fish oil capsules could benefit your health in a multitude of ways it seems. A large body o... Read >
Author: Peter Foremski16th July 2009
The new substance that has everyone talking is Resveratrol. There has been an enormous amount of hype around Resveratrol and that is largely because it has shown to increase the age of mice by over 30% as well as controlling their weight. Scientific hum... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th July 2009
Why a Healthy Weight Loss Program?
Everyone needs a healthy weight loss program. Everyone does not need to lose weight. But, everyone needs a healthy weight loss program as I define it. A healthy weight loss program is more than just a program to lose ... Read >
Author: louisjeffries10th July 2009
10 Exercise Myths
Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common myths as well as the not-so-common fact... Read >
Author: Jo Monk09th July 2009
The biggest mistake you can make in your teens or early twenties is to believe that you can trash your body now and then “make up for it” later. It is how well you look after your body today that will determine your health in your thirties and beyond.... Read >
Author: Samantha Goodman09th July 2009
According to health experts, regular exercise is an essential part of good health, irrespective of someone’s weight. What is more, an effective weight loss program that includes a combination of a healthy eating and regular daily exercise has more benef... Read >
Author: Samantha Goodman09th July 2009
Everyone knows that cigarette smoking is bad for those around you and even worse for your own health. That's one of the reasons why smoking is banned in Utah bars and restaurants, besides it's costly and disgusting, and can kill you and those you care the... Read >
Author: Jake Shannon05th July 2009
Most Americans are either in the category of being obese or are slowly working their way there. There happen to be a select group of people who manage to stay thin throughout their lives. No, I am not just talking about the people in Hollywood. Reality is... Read >
Author: FasWang04th July 2009
Thanks to countless TV commercials, many people believe that aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attacks, even colon cancer. Based on this belief they take regular (325 mg) or baby (81 mg) aspirin every day. The problem is that this supposed benefit is a... Read >
Author: Jonathan Teplitsky01st July 2009
Is it possible that consumption of bodybuilding steroids would make you appear tough, strong and more macho? Then think again because there is a lot that you have yet to know about body building steroids.
With bodybuilding on the top of the minds of pe... Read >
Author: Kilian30th June 2009
Coenzyme Q10 is important for everyone, but there are some particularly compelling reasons why women need CoQ10's benefits.
A natural substance produced by the body and found in every cell, CoQ10's primary function is producing energy at the cellular l... Read >
Author: RA Butters30th June 2009
We have known for a long time now that by reducing free radicals, antioxidants can help prevent cancer, but a recent study at John Hopkins published recently in “Science” shows how antioxidants may be doing even more.
What’s been found is antioxi... Read >
Author: Sonny27th June 2009
Let’s face it, no one wants to gain weight. You notice it in the mirror and sometimes it can be embarrassing. It really hits home when your clothes won’t fit and you begin to feel uncomfortable. Of course, we all hate belly fat because it doesn’t lo... Read >
Author: Patrick Hinchy23rd June 2009
Processed food especially full of Trans Fat: Many of the processed are full of trans fats which are known to be quite harmful for heart. As a matter of fact, even the small quantities of trans fats consumed can prove to be quite harmful for the heart. Eve... Read >
Author: petersonbran23rd June 2009
Phyto is derived from the ancient Greek word for "plant", and phytochemicals are substances present within the plants that react and interact in complex ways within the body to prevent certain diseases and boost overall health.
Phytochemicals, or phyto... Read >
Author: naturalremedies22nd June 2009
Goji berries are rich with antioxidants this is the reason why they have life extending quality. Goji berries are filled with the benefits of vitamin B1, B2, B6, C and E, and they also contain 19 amino acids and 21 trace minerals. Goji berries provide ant... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder22nd June 2009
A blood test for cholesterol is critical to your heart health. Cholesterol can be found in your cell membranes as a lipidic waxy form and is passed through plasma in the blood. Cholesterol is very important for the cells generated inside the body. High... Read >
Author: Ariel Joyner19th June 2009
Have you had your lycopene today? If you ate a green salad with fresh tomatoes, you not only a good dose of this powerful antioxidant, but also took significant steps to reduce your blood pressure. A recent double-blind study conducted in Israel has confi... Read >
Author: ali16th June 2009
If you're like most people, exercise is not on the top of your list of favorite ways to kill time. Sure, we try to convince ourselves that we actually find hours on the treadmill or elliptical machine to be peaceful and relaxing. But the truth is, we'd ra... Read >
Author: Kelly Richards15th June 2009
So you don't have time for a proper exercise program? The kids and the housework need your attention and work at the office is consuming much of your time. There is no more energy left at the end of the day to even think about making time for exercising.
... Read >
Author: Gen Wright15th June 2009
High Blood Pressure: Blood is naturally under pressure as the heart forces it around the circulation, with high blood pressure the pressure is above the normal limits. There may be no symptoms with high blood pressure at first but over time can increase ... Read >
Author: Richard Bonney14th June 2009
I don't know about you, but I much prefer taking fish oil capsules instead of taking it by the spoonful. Either way, you cannot get around the fact that you should include omega 3 essential fatty acids in your diet. Why? Because the reason they are called... Read >
Author: nicossty14th June 2009
It is a fact that fish oil supplements containing omega 3 fatty acids have been promoted in the media as being effective at lowering cholesterol levels. Although it is true that to a certain extent fish oil and cholesterol are correlated, there is no conc... Read >
Author: nicossty14th June 2009
In this day and age, most of people agree that the benefits of fish oil (the omega 3 essential fatty acids in them to be exact) are tremendous for your health. What is alarming is that numerous scientific studies all point to the fact that many people, es... Read >
Author: nicossty12th June 2009
CoQ10 is one of the most popular and fastest growing supplements in the US. With more than 8,000 people in the US turning 60 every day, the growing list of ways that CoQ10 benefits Babyboomers is getting a lot of attention.
More than $413 million was s... Read >
Author: RA Butters12th June 2009
Our heart pumps blood and it’s the lifeline of our body. We can’t ignore them. In order to keep them safe we should prevent the rise of Triglycerides level in our body. These are fats, which are produced in our body. Excess of Triglycerides in our bod... Read >
Author: John Adison11th June 2009
Sunflower seeds are quite possibly the most wonderful thing in the world. They are incredibly healty, very convenient, and just a plain joy to eat. Why am I bringing up sunflower seeds? Because they don't get the credit they deserve.
I eat sunflow... Read >
Author: DaveWalters11th June 2009
Whenever we want to lose weight we hear "you need to be on a low fat diet for weight loss." Although this may be true and will help you lose weight you need to be careful with your diet plan. This article will help educate you regarding healthy eating t... Read >
Author: pharris109th June 2009
Large claims have been made for resveratrol. Scientists and marketers have been strongly suggesting that based on preliminary studies of resveratrol that it can prevent the growth of cancer cells, slow althiemers and reduce the risk of cardio vascular dis... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th June 2009
For a long time it has been documented that red wine reduces the risk of heart disease. Many consumers have been asking if resveratrol juice has the same benefits of drinking red wine. The answer is probably yes. Resveratrol is the anti oxidant in red win... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th June 2009
The Healthy Benefits of Acai Berry For Weight Loss and Total Body Cleanse.
I recommend the acai berry product for your weight plan and total body cleanse. There are many known, tried and tested health benefits that we derive when we take a pure acai b... Read >
Author: louisjeffries30th May 2009
All you have to do is turn on the TV and you’ll know that millions of people have a cholesterol problem. Major drug companies can’t seem to advertise their pharmaceuticals enough! However, if the idea of spending loads of money on prescriptions every ... Read >
Author: EmilyN.Morris29th May 2009
Stress can be an important matter in the course of heart disease. Stress increases the secretion of adrenaline which acts on the blood vessels to narrow them and thereby returns more blood to the heart, increasing the load. It also permits cholesterol to ... Read >
Author: David Ravech20th May 2009
The number of people suffering from obesity in the United States has grown almost exponentially over the past few decades, which explains why there are so stories about the obesity problem in this country. What follows are some statistics that detail the ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry18th May 2009
Everyone-young and old, women and men, we all need to take care of our bodies and mind. But today in this article some facts may pertain to men as well.
Exercise has proven to keep a body fit. Exercise helps to live a long pro... Read >
Author: Vida Curnutt14th May 2009
Modern-day research indicates that they were right about those fish oil benefits and there were others that they weren't even aware of. Here's a look at what we know, today. Let's start with the benefits of fish oil to the joints.
Nordic fishermen re... Read >
Author: Lisa Glanville12th May 2009
What is the connection between fish oil and cholesterol? What role does fish oil play in prevention of heart disease? Find out the expert answers to these questions in this article.
Fish oil and cholesterol
Scientific research has shown a lot of pos... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani11th May 2009
If you are one of the 127 million overweight Americans, your extra pounds are putting an additional burden on your wallet as well as your health. Dr. C.W. Randolph's medically-proven 3-Step program works at a cellular level to help you lose those pounds, ... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com11th May 2009
If you are one of the 127 million overweight Americans, your extra pounds are putting an additional burden on your wallet as well as your health. Dr. C.W. Randolph's medically-proven 3-Step program works at a cellular level to help you lose those pounds, ... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com11th May 2009
Lower cholesterol level is very important for all human beings, this would include the children, teenagers and adults as well, and whether they have heart disease or not. The lower in cholesterol levels is very important for the people who got cardiovascu... Read >
Author: Pindra11th May 2009
Cocoa beans have been gaining popularity worldwide, and not simply because they are used to make chocolate! Recent medical studies have proven that consuming cocoa beans can be extremely beneficial to your health. Cocoa beans are now considered one of the... Read >
Author: AnneMing01st May 2009
Coconut oil is a kind of food that individuals are looking to find out whether or not it is genuinely healthy for them to consume. This is one kind of food that was not common among individuals until most recently. This is chiefly due to the popularity of... Read >
Author: nlwest2127th April 2009
Here is some essentials health advice to keep men’s health well and have a healthier life.
1. TSE examination is very necessary for men to detect testicular problems. You should remember that testicular problems usually start from the childhood. The... Read >
Author: lwilhelm7617th April 2009
Quite often, people have incorrect views when it comes to healthy snacks or being on a healthy diet. Eating healthy does not mean that you are depriving yourself of food, it is being aware of what is good and bad for you, and taking precautions to avoid ... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson17th April 2009
Quite often, people have incorrect views when it comes to healthy snacks or being on a healthy diet. Eating healthy does not mean that you are depriving yourself of food, it is being aware of what is good and bad for you, and taking precautions to avoid ... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson16th April 2009
One of the most common questions asked with reference to anxiety and stress is whether or not these conditions cause heart disease.
Panic attacks usually involve sudden development of emotions such as anxiety, fear or extreme feeling of discomfort. Th... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert16th April 2009
Exercise
Is this really needed?
This article will tell you, why we need to exercise? What are the benefits when we are making exercised. Is exercise necessity? There is top 10 reasons why we need to exercise.
When I first try to exercise, I myself ... Read >
Author: Eva Barcelona16th April 2009
Cholesterol, a yellowish fatty substance, is one of the essential ingredients of the body. Although it is essential to life, it has a bad reputation, being a major villain in heart disease. Every person with high blood cholesterol is regarded as a potenti... Read >
Author: shalini15th April 2009
Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp, Garlic, and Cilantro
Serves 4 peoples
Ingredients for this recipe
The extra virgin olive oil in this pasta dish is the mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, which is associated with a low risk of heart disease.
... Read >
Author: Gud-Life.com15th April 2009
Weight is a tough issue. Most people know how important it is to keep weight in check yet struggle to do so.
And it's understandable in today's world where calorie-packed food comes fast and easy. But, the health benefits
of staying at a healthy weight ... Read >
Author: Mercy10th April 2009
Just like any other diseases, diabetes has complications. In fact, diabetes has a mortality rate of around 200,000 deaths in the United States alone, that is according to the Centers for Disease Control. Most deaths were attributable to diabetes complicat... Read >
Author: John Adison09th April 2009
One of the primary reasons people want to lose weight is to improve their quality of life, in addition to improving their health. There are a myriad of ways that quality of life improves once weight has been lost, and many of them may be subtle or unexpe... Read >
Author: Tim09th April 2009
One of the primary reasons people want to lose weight is to improve their quality of life, in addition to improving their health. There are a myriad of ways that quality of life improves once weight has been lost, and many of them may be subtle or unexpe... Read >
Author: Tim09th April 2009
There many reasons for cutting back on dietary fat. These reasons include:
? Lowering levels of dietary fat helps in weight loss and weight management. Fat contains twice as many calories per gram as protein and carbohydrates, so eating less fat usu... Read >
Author: Jake Samples07th April 2009
We all have a name for it, the spare tire, love handles, pot belly......... call it what you will. This seems to be the problem area that you'd really like to do something about.
Not only does a flat hard stomach give sex appeal, researchers have found t... Read >
Author: helen heap04th April 2009
We all have a name for it, the spare tire, love handles, pot belly......... call it what you will. This seems to be the problem area that you'd really like to do something about.
Not only does a flat hard stomach give sex appeal, researchers have found t... Read >
Author: monitree104th April 2009
We all have a name for it, the spare tire, love handles, pot belly......... call it what you will. This seems to be the problem area that you'd really like to do something about.
Not only does a flat hard stomach give sex appeal, researchers have found t... Read >
Author: monitree130th March 2009
Today everyone wants to live better, live longer and healthier lives. It is a well known secret that Okinawa is home to some of the longest living people in the world. They have 3 times the more than 100 year old people than the United States. So how d... Read >
Author: Sandy27th March 2009
As most of us are aware, blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries and the blood pressure fluctuates. When blood pressure continues to be high over extended periods of time, the person is said to suffer from high blood pressure w... Read >
Author: josephletzelters25th March 2009
Every should try cutting the fat and see a brand new you bursting with energy and helping you to have a happy heart. Low fat diets are everywhere as society obsesses over thinness. But it isn't just about losing weight fast, cutting out fat can improve sy... Read >
Author: broalex25th March 2009
If you were told that you can add years to your life, get your cholesterol levels back to normal and protect yourself from heart disease and atherosclerosis, all for free would you believe it?
No need for the latest "fashionable" supplement or designe... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith25th March 2009
back on fat is an important part of creating a healthier diet and lifestyle.
There are a number of good reasons for cutting back on levels of dietary fat. Those reasons include:
- Lowering levels of dietary fat helps in weight loss and weight mana... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith22nd March 2009
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Conditions like increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol level... Read >
Author: shalini22nd March 2009
There is little opportunity to be physically active in our modern day technology driven lifestyles. Today, very few jobs require little more than sitting all day so most people get little exercise at work or even in their leisure hours. People usually rid... Read >
Author: Gen Wright20th March 2009
It's hard to beat fish and seafood for high protein and low fat. Fish has been shown in study after study to have a positive impact on health, and to lower the risk of heart disease and other diseases. In addition, fish is delicious and easy to prepare. M... Read >
Author: Jake Samples17th March 2009
The number of people using natural remedies for hypertension is on the rise. It's easy to see why. Prescription drugs are too expensive to afford without health insurance. That's probably a good thing! Blood pressure drugs are notorious for their bad side... Read >
Author: rrrbert17th March 2009
Do natural high blood pressure remedies really work? After all, many folks have trouble dealing with the unpleasant side effects of prescription blood pressure drugs. Men, especially, have to deal with problems like impotence. But there's also insomnia, f... Read >
Author: rrrbert13th March 2009
One particularly enticing aspect of low-carbohydrate dieting is that you can lose weight. The down side of it is, unless you are careful, you can end up gaining it all back - plus more. While low-carbohydrate diets do help you to lose weight, it's worth m... Read >
Author: Jules Sims13th March 2009
industry. Vitamin supplements have been hailed as powerful antioxidants that fight against a wide variety of health conditions such as cancer and heart disease. They are also credited with causing reverse affects in the aging process, and enhancing athlet... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith13th March 2009
"Exercise is good for you!" If you had a dollar for every time you heard this statement uttered, you'd be rich by now, right? Well, proponents of everyday physical activity aren't just blowing smoke when they repeat this mantra. Medical research has uncov... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith13th March 2009
Black tea caffeine was first discovered in 1827. Called theine, the substance was known to have very similar effects as caffeine in coffee. Eventually, it was shown that theine of tea was actually identical to caffeine, and since then, the term has been d... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith13th March 2009
What are the side effects of green tea? If there are any, should we be concerned, or are they minimal? Well, like any good thing, you can consume too much. The only real side effect is that it contains caffeine. Too much caffeine can be a problem.
Gr... Read >
Author: D. Karlson10th March 2009
For many years researchers believed that hormone therapy was beneficial for heart health. Medical practitioners routinely prescribed hormone replacement therapy to women as a preventative measure for heart disease. However, several important studies, such... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON09th March 2009
Talking to most women over 50 you will quickly find that menopause and weight gain are linked in their experience. It is very common to put on weight at this time and while some of this may be due to lifestyle changes, that does not explain why suddenly w... Read >
Author: Jerald Shapiro06th March 2009
Persons suffering from obesity and excess weight problems have steeply increased. Nearly 95% of those who have lost weight recover it simply and this is because they lose weight in inappropriate way. We have come up with 10 easy ways to lose weight, which... Read >
Author: Rajeevk05th March 2009
Weight and health are strongly related to each other. The risk of disease goes up as weight gain pushes you out of the healthy weight range and into the overweight, obese range. Till date, obesity has been linked with more than thirty medical conditions. ... Read >
Author: Rajeevk25th February 2009
There's solid evidence that tea consumption is associated with a lowered risk of heart disease and stroke. The connection was noticed when the arteries of Chinese-American tea drinkers were compared with the arteries of Caucasian coffee drinkers. The tea ... Read >
Author: Jill Sabato25th February 2009
helping them attract birds and insects for pollination. So far, scientists have identified about six hundred carotenoids, and more than fifty of them commonly occur in our diet. Not all dietary carotenoids are efficiently absorbed however, and as a result... Read >
Author: Jill Sabato24th February 2009
An animal-friendly insurance agency which has hitherto specialised in pet insurance products has extended its range to offer cheaper life insurance policies to vegetarians. Married couple Chris and Elaine Fairfax of Worthing, West Sussex, founded Animal... Read >
Author: michael challiner23rd February 2009
Does your high blood pressure medication make you feel lousy? A lot of people have difficulty coping with the uncomfortable side effects that accompany these drugs. These side effects include erectile dysfunction, tiredness, sleeplessness, mood swings, co... Read >
Author: rrrbert18th February 2009
Beans provide a great alternative to meat, since they're a low-fat source of protein. One cup of lentils provides 17 grams of protein with only 0.75 grams of fat. In fact, the American Cancer Society recommended in their 1996 dietary guidelines that Ameri... Read >
Author: Jill Sabato17th February 2009
For those who do not exercise, beginning an exercise program is 1 of the wisest things that you can do. There are numerous advantages to exercising, but there are 3 that jump out above the others. First of all, exercise is one of the best preventive mea... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th February 2009
Bill Bartmann’s definition of Self Image is how you see yourself; it does have an effect on your self esteem. Your self image can be how you see yourself physically or your opinion of who you are as a person.
Let’s address your self image as to ... Read >
Author: billpr09 16th February 2009
Humans are bipedal creatures. We are designed to walk on two legs. Just look at the pleasure on a toddler’s face as he takes his first steps – pleasure that only increases as he learns to use his legs to run, jump, skip and so on.
Fitness walking ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th February 2009
The benefits advocated from eating such a diet seem endless: lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, eliminating cravings, preventing overeating, purging the body of accumulated toxins, balancing hormones, maintaining blood glucose levels and revers... Read >
Author: Judy Sommer10th February 2009
Everyone knows the foods to eat that improve health, although how we cook the food can be just as important. With there being so many oils and butter products claiming to be the best, it can be quite difficult to know which ones to use and which ones to a... Read >
Author: Jesus Smay08th February 2009
Early Spring is a great time for getting out in the garden and doing a lot of groundwork. There are still leaves to be swept, borders to clear and trees to prune. Laying the ground work for this year’s planting such as digging new beds and borders, re-l... Read >
Author: Andrew Fisher Tomlin03rd February 2009
There are many benefits to getting more exercise, and this is especially true for older people. As we get older, we tend to do less exercise and become more sedentary. By using a treadmill, you can easily incorporate more exercise into your daily routine ... Read >
Author: Paul Elms30th January 2009
A simple blood test is all it takes to find out if you have a normal cholesterol reading or if you need to make some changes to get it under control. But just what is a normal reading and how do you know if your cholesterol level is too high? There are tw... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell28th January 2009
We've all heard stories about how a drop of red wine is good for the heart, but is this really true? Is it a myth perpetuated by the wine trade or does it really have magical, life -prolonging properties? After all, wine is of course an alcoholic drink an... Read >
Author: Stevo28th January 2009
One of the most undemanding and the most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of “cardiovascular disease,” and perk up health and welfare in general is exercise.
In spite of that, in today’s inactive world where a... Read >
Author: Joe Gardener26th January 2009
Fruits
Apricots
Apricots contain Beta-carotene which helps to prevent radical damage and also helps to protect the eyes. A single apricot contains 17 calories, 0 fat, and one gram of fiber. You can eat them dried or soft.
Mango
A medium size... Read >
Author: Jesus Smay23rd January 2009
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that slowly worsens and affects the joints as cartilage that ensures the joints move smoothly begins to wear abnormally. It is a degenerative condition that results in movement becoming increasingly difficult and pain... Read >
Author: Damien22nd January 2009
One problem with high blood pressure today is that it is so widespread and so frequently talked about that a lot of people do not afford it the respect it deserves. The simple fact is high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a killer disease and needs to ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders22nd January 2009
A very real problem with high blood pressure today is that it is so common and so frequently talked about that a lot of people do not give it the respect it deserves. The fact is high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a killer and has to be treated as s... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders21st January 2009
Menopause is an inevitable stage in a woman's life. It is a stressful time which signals changes in the body and mind, brought on in part because body begins producing smaller amounts of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This may trigger symptoms su... Read >
Author: Alex White21st January 2009
Menopause is an inevitable stage in a woman's life. It is a stressful time which signals changes in the body and mind, brought on in part because body begins producing smaller amounts of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This may trigger symptoms su... Read >
Author: Alex White12th January 2009
No matter what your reasons for eating a more vegetarian diet, there's no denying the obvious health benefits that are derived from the elimination of red meat from your diet. On average, vegetarians have lower levels of the blood fats, cholesterol and tr... Read >
Author: Jill Smi09th January 2009
We all know the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a good state of both physical and mental health is essential to live a normal, healthy life. Good health and well being can be achieved in different ways, it is not just a matter of treating i... Read >
Author: phil young06th January 2009
Obesity is linked with many serious health risks. Before knowing more about obesity, you should know the harmful effects of obesity on your health. This article emphasizes on the various health problems associated with obesity and what are the ways to los... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt05th January 2009
Quite a large percentage of people suffer from gingivitis, also called gum disease. Gingivitis or gum disease is in fact all too common. It is said that almost all adults suffer from it at some points, and at this very minute, 80% are experiencing some of... Read >
Author: peterhutch05th January 2009
Ever wondered about green tea benefits? The Chinese have been using green tea for thousands of years as medicine.
Scientific research groups in the West and Asia have both come up with evidence of green tea health benefits. In 1994 the Journal of N... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby05th January 2009
Lowering cholesterol is important for everyone, including younger, middle-aged, and older adults, and people with or without heart disease and/or stroke. Lowering cholesterol is extremely important key to reducing the risk of heart disease. High levels of... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies05th January 2009
Have you considered taking green tea pills? There are many health benefits of green tea including relief from headaches, aid for the digestive system, and weight loss.
Since it is late December at the time I am writing this article you will be readin... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby05th January 2009
There are many health benefits found in green tea extract. It has been used in weight loss plans for many people. One of the benefits of green tea is it can increase the body’s metabolism and fat oxidation. These two things will help with weight loss.... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby29th December 2008
Have you been noticing your belly growing fat? Getting a fat belly is no laughing matter and extremely unhealthy regardless of whether you are a man or woman. This is because a fat belly increases your risk of:
- Heart disease
- Cancer (especially b... Read >
Author: Dr. Becky Gillaspy29th December 2008
Although beer is a drink that contains alcohol, the alcohol alone doesn't make it dangerous to your health. Drinking beer excessively is what leads to hangovers, headaches, and the more severe healthy problems. If you drink beer in moderation and avoid ge... Read >
Author: Jerry Shannon19th December 2008
Although many people think of the term 'super food' as a modern phenomena, records show that the term has been in use since at least 1945, and possibly early if we allow the hyphenated version, 'super-food'.
So what are they, and are they really all t... Read >
Author: Roos Andy19th December 2008
Recent studies have revealed holidays are imperative for physical and mental well-being. Apart from being an important bonding time, holidays also diminish the risk of heart disease and other stress-related illnesses by up to 32% in some cases.
Holida... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid19th December 2008
Although many people think of the term 'super food' as a modern phenomena, records show that the term has been in use since at least 1945, and possibly early if we allow the hyphenated version, 'super-food'.
So what are they, and are they really all t... Read >
Author: Roos Andy18th December 2008
Back in 1992 the food pyramid was introduced and then in 2005 it was updated. This became the bench mark that was to be followed and advised for nutritional health. Maybe the intentions were good but both pyramids are greatly flawed and misconceptions w... Read >
15th December 2008
Though many people have the idea that feeding a toddler a vegetarian diet isn't safe, so long as parents take care to make sure that all the appropriate nutrients are met, it's actually quite healthy. Some benefits to a lifelong, proper vegetarian diet in... Read >
Author: Jill Smi08th December 2008
A few months ago you were so excited. You found out you were pregnant. This is great, we are starting a family. You couldn't wait to tell everyone the great news. Now its 15 months later and you realize you gained some weight in that time and you don't li... Read >
Author: Walter Derksen05th December 2008
Metabolic syndrome is a very dangerous situation. It is a cluster of conditions such as high blood pressure and high blood levels of glucose. Because of that disorder heap, metabolic syndrome raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
The likelihood ... Read >
Author: stbotanica05th December 2008
If you have recently purchased a Hot Tub, or are considering one, you may be wonder how to make the most out of your new investment. The truth is, hot-tubs offer more than a relaxing way to kill time, they are actually quite beneficial to your health. Her... Read >
Author: Knoxville03rd December 2008
If you have high blood pressure you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke. The amount of risk depends on how high your blood pressure is and how long it has been this way. Here is a range of blood pressures and how they rate:
Normal 120/80
Border... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva03rd December 2008
It's been well documented through the years that vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat. Vegetarians are less likely to be obese, or to have high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or colon cancer. They are also less likely to die... Read >
Author: Jill Smi03rd December 2008
While the economy may not have us so cheerful - dogs always help us to remember to be happy! It's been proven petting a dog can relieve stress - so now is the best time to bring a dog into your home. Give yourself the perfect present that will have you ... Read >
Author: Sheryl,The Dogs Expert,Founder of LeashesandLovers03rd December 2008
There are many who believe when times are tough that cutting back is the best plan of action to ensure your well being. There is much to be said about that philosophy. And in many areas it is the wisest choice.
However, there are areas where I comple... Read >
Author: Bobby Kelly03rd December 2008
In this day and time everyone seems to be getting more health conscious, from losing weight to reducing your heart attack risks. There is a lot to do and things you shouldn't do. You have to eat right, watch your fatty foods, fried foods, and red meat (th... Read >
Author: suegold02nd December 2008
If you are not currently suffering from a disease condition called benign hypertension, also called HTN or its malignant version, you may not be too interested to learn about how to lower blood pressure. However, please be informed that this ailment is co... Read >
Author: D. Selanders02nd December 2008
Is there a difference between vegetarian and raw food diets? A raw foodist is a vegetarian, but one who generally is not going to cook his vegetables or fruits. A vegetarian is someone who simply doesn't eat meat, fish or poultry, but only consumes vegeta... Read >
Author: Jude Simons01st December 2008
While the economy may not have us so cheerful - dogs always help us to remember to be happy! It's been proven petting a dog can relieve stress - so now is the best time to bring a dog into your home. Give yourself the perfect present that will have you ... Read >
Author: Sheryl,The Dogs Expert,Founder of LeashesandLovers01st December 2008
Blood pressure is two measurements that determine the pressure of your blood moving through your arteries. The arteries carry the blood from your heart to the rest of your body.
High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when the blood circulates thru... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson01st December 2008
New research shows that obesity causes heart disease even if the obese person does not have high cholesterol or diabetes. Using advanced nanosensor technology researchers at Ohio University were able for the first time to pinpoint several mechanisms in hu... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards24th November 2008
It seems nowadays every doctor or health care practitioner from around the world is that there is an obesity epidemic. Obesity in itself is not the main problem. The main problem is stomach fat or hidden belly fat that is stored around your organs. This a... Read >
Author: mehaul21st November 2008
South Beach Diet is the delicious, doctor-planned, perfect diet plan for fast and healthy weight loss. The South Beach Diet is based on the glycaemic index (GI) Diet.
The South Beach diet was originally created by a leading American cardiologist to imp... Read >
Author: Oz18th November 2008
Pistachios! The funny looking nut that can give you the gift of health! But don't let that odd appearance fool you! Pistachios are a nut with a winning combination of great taste and incredible health benefits. In what way do pistachios help you maintain ... Read >
Author: Bethany Chastain18th November 2008
Constipation is one type of condition that you can treat yourself. You can treat constipation in many ways such as using natural remedies or herbal laxatives. But there is always one way to start when you really want to stop your constipation. Using fib... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva13th November 2008
The risk of coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking a number of steps to prevent and to control the adverse factors that put specific people at greater risk for heart disease and heart attack. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, call... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th November 2008
We're always being told that natural is best and it would seem that milk from cows is, well, natural. So, what about the butter made from that milk? Shopping shelves are filled with substitutes to butter — such as margarine. It claims to be a healthier ... Read >
Author: Sandra Olivier31st October 2008
If you are looking for a healthy way to lose weight, you should come to physical activity. It can help you lose weight and build an overall healthy lifestyle.
You use more calories and lose body fat in the physical activity. If you are making your weig... Read >
Author: yangguang0130th October 2008
Let's start with a few facts. If dieting was the way to lose weight, noone would have a weight problem. Similarly, if physical exercise was the key to slimming, even the most reluctant couch potato would rise and do a little speed walking. But permanent w... Read >
Author: John Scott27th October 2008
Getting healthy is something we should all strive for. More and more people are becoming interested in the different things that will make them healthy, and what they should avoid. One of the latest developments has been how unhealthy trans-fat can be. Th... Read >
Author: jimmackey27th October 2008
It seems nowadays every doctor or health care practitioner from around the world is that there is an obesity epidemic. Obesity in itself is not the main problem. The main problem is stomach fat or hidden belly fat that is stored around your organs. This... Read >
Author: mehaul27th October 2008
Solving obesity requires long-term commitment and hard work. You need to be determined to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle not just for a few months or even a few years, but for a lifetime. Otherwise, obesity can affect both your physical health a... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com23rd October 2008
It is generally agreed by many physicians that the primary reason for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is symptom relief from menopause, with less emphasis on using hormone therapy for disease prevention. It is important that the woman know all risks an... Read >
Author: John Russell23rd October 2008
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor will have advised you to change your diet and to start a programme of regular exercise. Your doctor may even have made you an appointment with a dietician. You will be able to get diabetic recipes off ... Read >
Author: rwakefield21st October 2008
Here are some foods that help maximize weight loss. Each food on the list below has special nutrients and antioxidants that help with overall health and weight loss.
1. Green Tea: It's high in antioxidants, is heart healthy, helps with digestion and re... Read >
Author: quest4health21st October 2008
Paying close attention to what you eat and how much physical activity you get are ways to lower your high blood cholesterol various medications can lower blood cholesterol levels. They may be prescribed individually or in combination with other drugs. You... Read >
Author: stbotanica17th October 2008
Although many people think of the term 'super food' as a modern phenomena, records show that the term has been in use since at least 1945, and possibly early if we allow the hyphenated version, 'super-food'.
So what are they, and are they really all t... Read >
Author: IJ SERVEmserveoct10a@gmail.com14th October 2008
Americans once again get to watch, as industry-friendly managers at the FDA drag their feet while the health of tens of millions of American infants and children is in high danger. Consumer protection groups, like the Environmental Working Group, are so... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards10th October 2008
Obesity levels are on the rise today, and many of us are looking to lose weight. Belly fat is often considered the most dangerous extra weight to carry, as it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. What can be done to lose belly fat and do it ... Read >
Author: D Fraser10th October 2008
Obesity levels are on the rise today, and many of us are looking to lose weight. Belly fat is often considered the most dangerous extra weight to carry, as it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. What can be done to lose belly fat and do it ... Read >
Author: D Fraser08th October 2008
A national study recently revealed telling facts regarding fat loss low-fat diets and their benefits relating to cancer and heart disease. A study concluded by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and Stanford University noted that a low-fat diet, alone,... Read >
Author: Allen Jesson08th October 2008
A national study recently revealed telling facts regarding fat loss low-fat diets and their benefits relating to cancer and heart disease. A study concluded by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and Stanford University noted that a low-fat diet, alone,... Read >
Author: Allen Jesson06th October 2008
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world today. There are many lifestyle changes that you can make to lower your risk of heart disease and in this article we will concentrate on one of them - Meditation.
Patients in many... Read >
Author: Suzanne Morrison25th September 2008
Loosing Weight is not an easy task. Many people trying to lose weight have been on numerous diets and have tried just about every "fad diet" that has been around.
1. Exercise and eat right
And regular exercise not only helps you slim down your whole... Read >
Author: jeya23rd September 2008
You may remember the school yard chime, "Beans, beans, the magical fruit..." You say "musical?" Well, I say magical! The FDA agrees and has approved a U.S. dietary guidance message that says bean-rich diets may reduce your risk of heart disease and certai... Read >
Author: ADW22nd September 2008
Like a young boy who has discovered a new fun plaything, this article about physical fitness will present a whole new world of excitement and wonder for you. With an astonishing estimated one third of Americans qualifying as obese, it's no wonder that we ... Read >
Author: Gnubas15th September 2008
Doctors are some of the most trusted people alive, but are they doing their job properly? In recent years it has become apparent that some doctors, even the doctors that you may have been visiting for a number of years may be taking some very dangerous sh... Read >
Author: Samuel15th September 2008
Everybody knows that millions of people all over the world suffer from high blood pressure and hypertension. It is not known, however, what the true cause is. If these illnesses go untreated they can lead to a plethora of serious heart conditions that may... Read >
Author: Samuel11th September 2008
Music is a creative pattern of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal pitch in an organized and relentless manner. How about in health? Based on the study held by Journal Heart, the researchers discovered that listening to music is hea... Read >
Author: Joyz08th September 2008
It is now known that Britain is slowly becoming an obese nation. Not only are we increasing our waistlines but we also are increasingly willing to go to desperate measures to lose the pounds such as having weight loss surgery. The Government is increasing... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta08th September 2008
Did you ever hear the likes, a "chocolate diet?" Brace yourself because you hear right. Chocolate acts as a vitamin replacement; if this is true then healthy benefits derived from this particular diet may not be so bad after all
The chocolate diet is j... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr06th September 2008
What is a healthy diet?
Wikipedia defines �A healthy diet is one that is arrived at with the intent of improving or maintaining optimal health�. �This usually involves consuming nutrients by eating the appropriate amounts from all of the food grou... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th September 2008
Wikipedia defines “A healthy diet is one that is arrived at with the intent of improving or maintaining optimal health”. “This usually involves consuming nutrients by eating the appropriate amounts from all of the food groups, including an adequate... Read >
Author: Alfitness05th September 2008
Wikipedia defines “A healthy diet is one that is arrived at with the intent of improving or maintaining optimal health”. “This usually involves consuming nutrients by eating the appropriate amounts from all of the food groups, including an adequate... Read >
Author: Alfitness05th September 2008
Raw food diet- This particular diet is lifestyle that supports eating only living and raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and seaweeds. Any food item is heated or cooked above 116 degrees F. As this food is raw or cooked on very low temperature this it p... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne02nd September 2008
Better health for life Exercise strengthens bones and muscles and reduces the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Greater physical abilities. With exercise, kids can gain better coordination, balance, strength, and endurance. Exercise can incr... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S02nd September 2008
We all see the "daily" news reports that diseases linked to obesity that are increasingly lethal in the world today. The death totals for diseases related to obesity have increased by more than thirty percent in the last decade. Obesity contributes to hea... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley02nd September 2008
Fruits and vegetables are best foods for diet when it comes to weight loss; they keep you full on relatively few calories. Of course there are many super foods, some you've never heard of and others you've simply forgotten about. Here, I've listed few bes... Read >
Author: Tony Leong28th August 2008
Cholesterol produces by the liver also found in certain foods. That means we can control what we eat. Natural treatment to lower cholesterol is one of the important key to make you success to lower your cholesterol. Lower cholesterol natural way such as h... Read >
Author: Tom Smith25th August 2008
Excise has proven to keep a body fit. Exercise helps them to live a long productive life. As we grow older, the bodily functions decline. If a person fails to stay active in their lifetime, the aging process speeds up full force ahead. If you work out whe... Read >
Author: Jan Richards25th August 2008
Fruits and vegetables contain Phytosterols which is a phytochemical. Epidemiological studies suggest phytochemicals possess powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics that significantly reduce the risk of cancer. As food supplement it a... Read >
Author: Ace Smith22nd August 2008
One of the most undemanding and the most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of "cardiovascular disease," and perk up health and welfare in general is exercise.
In spite of that, in today's inactive world where almost... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley20th August 2008
In the process of discovering information about wine and vineyards, it is important not to forget the integral part of the process, the grape. It is also wise to learn about their growing conditions as well as their history.
Grapes are actually very g... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON19th August 2008
Want to know about Heart health program. With the help of heart health diet, you can get relief from heart disease. This heart health diet includes different steps like you have to restrict unhealthy fats and cholesterol. You have to get low-fat protein s... Read >
Author: James A. Peterson17th August 2008
Chocolate is a psychoactive food. A chocolate comprises a number of raw and processed food and that are produced from the seeds of tropical cocoa tree. The cocoa tree was named by the 17th century Swedish naturalist, Linnaeus. The Greek term theobroma mea... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne17th August 2008
The following is a list of the healthiest foods that you can get. This will help you get an idea as to what foods are the best for your body.
Fruits
Apricots Apricots contain Beta-carotene which helps to prevent radical damage and also helps to pr... Read >
Author: Jan Richards17th August 2008
Everyone knows the foods to eat that improve health, although how we cook the food can be just as important. With there being so many oils and butter products claiming to be the best, it can be quite difficult to know which ones to use and which ones to a... Read >
Author: Jan Richards14th August 2008
Do you like many other Americans have high cholesterol?
Around 13.7 million people who currently live in the United States have coronary heart disease and nearly 4 million have had a stroke. In addition, millions more are at risk for a heart attack or... Read >
Author: Gene13th August 2008
Buying insurance isn't like shopping for groceries. Health plans don't come with one-size-fits-all price tags. Your monthly insurance bill — called a premium — will depend on a variety of factors, including your health.
The good news is that there ... Read >
Author: Vinny13th August 2008
Sure, vacations can be hazardous to your health: Beachgoers get sunburned, campers get poison ivy, air travelers get headaches. But stay home, as record numbers may be doing this summer, and your health could suffer much more.
"Vacation deprivation,... Read >
Author: Hilary Mujikwa12th August 2008
Some fat loss programs are difficult to follow. We all know some general rules like; don't eat sweets, don't drink soda's, don't eat junk foods and eat more fruits and veggies. But which foods can help you actually burn fat away?
You can turn any die... Read >
Author: Cindy Papp29th July 2008
The following is a list of the healthiest foods that you can get. This will help you get an idea as to what foods are the best for your body.
Fruits
Apricots Apricots contain Beta-carotene which helps to prevent radical damage and also helps to pr... Read >
Author: Jack Sands29th July 2008
Everyone knows the foods to eat that improve health, although how we cook the food can be just as important. With there being so many oils and butter products claiming to be the best, it can be quite difficult to know which ones to use and which ones to a... Read >
Author: Jack Sands29th July 2008
Also called: Insulin resistance syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome X. Not all doctors agree on the definition or cause of metabolic syndrome. The cause might be insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone your body produces to help you turn sugar from food into en... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch22nd July 2008
The HDL LDL ratio is an indicator of your risk for heart disease. The better the ratio, the less likely you are to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular problems. I will show you how to increase HDL and the foods to raise HDL.
About the Ratio
... Read >
Author: george36217th July 2008
Why Skip?
Skipping is a great exercise and something that everyone can do in their spare time. Skipping is also the ideal sport for everyone, regardless of age and is enjoyed by all.
As well as being fun skipping rope is a fun and efficient way o... Read >
Author: wilton09th July 2008
By maintaining a regular exercise programme and ensuring that you are keeping physically fit you can prevent major illness such as heart disease, diabetes and even cancer; however despite all of the benefits that exercise can bring you about two in three... Read >
Author: Helen09th July 2008
Heart Disease Want to know if you’re a candidate for heart disease sometime in the future? There's a simple test that can predict your chances with almost 100 per cent accuracy - and it’s all to do with your toenails. Testing t... Read >
Author: jackyluo01st July 2008
The heart is a powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Stopping to function for a few seconds means disaster. Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in developed countries. Each year 1.5 million people suffer a he... Read >
Author: Raphaelo01st July 2008
For centuries, legumes or dry beans, as they are commonly known, have been a staple food in the Mediterranean countries where they have played an important part in the fight against heart disease.
Why? Because…
- Legumes contain essential minera... Read >
Author: Emilia Klapp, R.D., B. S.27th June 2008
As we get older there are important numbers that begin to weigh heavily upon us. We have to worry about our blood pressure, weight and our cholesterol level. Things we may have ignored our entire lives now suddenly have great importance.
But these are... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON27th June 2008
Alcoholism comes with some very basic facts. This illness afflicts almost 14 million people nationwide which equates to basically one in every 10 adults. Alcoholism even kills nearly 20,000 Americans yearly, both directly and as a result of alcohol-relate... Read >
Author: EdPhilips27th June 2008
It is clear by the state of our nation, that diets just do not work. People are growing more and more overweight with each passing year despite the plethora of diet pills, diet plans and diet solutions. There is only one real way to lose weight and that i... Read >
Author: Wendy Hearn19th June 2008
Almost, exercise is one of the important programs initiated in every fit camp. Everyone wants to be fit, shape, slim and structure. But it is not the easier task for you to find the possible result very quickly. Required exercise and physical activity is ... Read >
Author: shijinaseo18th June 2008
Almost, exercise is one of the important programs initiated in every fit camp. Everyone wants to be fit, shape, slim and structure. But it is not the easier task for you to find the possible result very quickly. Required exercise and physical activity is ... Read >
Author: shijinaseo17th June 2008
Green tea is found out to be a good drink. It has anti cancer nutrients and it is better than coca cola, coffee or other black teas. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin... Read >
Author: Sander Bel10th June 2008
Air is our main contact with the environment in which we find ourselves. Every day, we breathe in 15 kg of air; that’s more than our daily food intake. Air, in cities and confined environments where houses are really close together, consists of particle... Read >
Author: Raphaelo10th June 2008
Dear Reader,
Did you know that every vitamin you take can be measured in your blood?
When a patient comes to my Wellness Center for the first time, I always run some routine blood work. Your doctor probably does, too. One of the first things I test fo... Read >
Author: Al Sears, MD10th June 2008
Although women are less prone to heart disease as compared with men, it must be known that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women today. The risk is in fact higher for women for certain profile of the population. For example, women smokers ... Read >
Author: Cindy06th June 2008
Consider hormonal therapy. Many women experiencing the initial stages of menopause decide whether or not they will take hormonal therapy. Estrogen remains the best overall treatment for menopausal women, due to its ability to reduce the rate of bone loss,... Read >
Author: Alien04th June 2008
Summer Weight Loss Tips
With summer weight loss on everyone's mind and summer being a few weeks away its time to drop a few pounds or more so you can fit into your favorite suit! It is actually easier to lose weight in the summer because there are so m... Read >
Author: PhilHixon04th June 2008
The two sources of cholesterol are food and your own body. Only 25% of the body's cholesterol comes from food and the rest is produced naturally in your cells and liver. The good news is that you won't have to give up every egg and cookie to maintain a he... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON02nd June 2008
Like cancer, we can see the wilful ignorance demonstrated by cardiac medicine in not dealing with the root cause of heart disease, which is diet. Because the focus is on treating the symptoms rather than the cause there have been differences of opinion on... Read >
Author: Paul29th May 2008
More people die of heart attacks in the United States than any other disease. It is but obvious that heart health issues have become more prominent now than ever before, not just in America, but all over the world as heart disease is on the rise.Statisti... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal21st May 2008
Spring Awakening: Walking is Great Exercise for Busy Moms
Ah, spring! What could be more refreshing to the spirit than the cool breeze softly kissing your
skin, warm sunshine in the afternoon, greening grass, and a happy farewell to the winter blues?
W... Read >
Author: Pascale Vandenbroucke21st May 2008
Diabetes has been considered as a serious and chronic disease by most people across the globe.
Several researches and analysts have been working really hard to find a solution that would let one live his or her life happily and in good health. Several ... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert20th May 2008
The human body needs all the nourishment it can get to maintain good health and most likely live longer. Nutrition plays a big role to this effect. The kind of food you take in and their effects on your health constitute nutrition. It can either be good... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com19th May 2008
“Stress is the trash of modern life - we all generate it but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life.”
... Read >
Author: Akhil Shahani15th May 2008
Apoliproteins are essential to the transport of blood lipids through the bloodstream and to the uptake of blood lipids into body cells. Apo B-100 is manufactured in the liver. It combines with very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) to carry triglycerides ... Read >
Author: Alien13th May 2008
The survey of nearly 800,000 people is the first extensive look at the overlap between the two conditions, said Dr. John Klippel, president of the Arthritis Foundation.
And its findings highlight a significant challenge: Most diabetics are told exercise... Read >
Author: tcmadvisory08th May 2008
Mirror, mirror on the wall, What risks heart disease most of all-high blood pressure or high cholesterol, lack of exercise or too much stress, Type A behavior or a fatty diet, family history or cigarettes? If scientists had the answer, heart disease might... Read >
Author: David Jones08th May 2008
Preventing a stroke is not difficult if you take certain precautions. According to the national stroke association, patients are advised to know the following:
- Stop smoking
- Drink alcohol in moderation
- Keep tabs on blood pressure and get ... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert08th May 2008
Omega 3 fish oils have received some negative publicity recently. There were scares over potential contamination in fresh oily fish by mercury, though this has been refuted as an overly exaggerated issue. And more recently, a meta study, which is a 'study... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown06th May 2008
One of the simplest and most effective ways to bring down blood glucose levels, cut the risk of cardiovascular disease, and improve overall health and well-being is physical fitness and exercise. Yet, in our increasingly sedentary world, where almost eve... Read >
Author: Jill Smi29th April 2008
We have all heard about the benefits of increasing the intake of Omega 3-6-9 in our diets, however what you may not be aware of is Omega 9 is naturally produced in our bodies. Our bodies cannot manufacture the essential fatty acids we need, so we have to ... Read >
Author: Corey Rozon28th April 2008
Why is it so important to choose the right diet plan? Don`t all diets do the same thing, where fat people eat less, lose weight and hey presto end result a slim you, so why all the fuss. How right this assumption, diets are about calorie counting in a bid... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr24th April 2008
One of the most undemanding and the most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of "cardiovascular disease," and perk up health and welfare in general is exercise.
In spite of that, in today's inactive world where almost ... Read >
Author: Jill Smi16th April 2008
In this fast moving day to day life, every person works hard to fulfill all his desires. The increasing competitions in the society lead to physical strain and mental tensions. These worries and psychological tensions increase the adrenaline in the blood ... Read >
Author: Article Manager15th April 2008
Natural weight loss supplements do not cause any harmful
side effects. Over the counter diet pills can cause the
jitters and sleeplessness. Diet pills can increase your
blood pressure and your heart rate. Natural weight loss
products are made from ... Read >
Author: kathrynsoloff10th April 2008
Many people struggle with their weight, but there's a new diet to consider that won't leave you feeling deprived and in fact even includes some of your favorite foods, including chocolate. Yes, that's right, you can lose weight and even eat chocolate if y... Read >
Author: Gary Holdon04th April 2008
February has arrived and you may be gearing up for Valentine’s Day. You are buying cards, candy, and other gifts in order to get into that special someone’s heart. But there is another heart you should be thinking about this month and that is your o... Read >
Author: Lukasavige03rd April 2008
One of the most undemanding and the most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of “cardiovascular disease,” and perk up health and welfare in general is exercise.
In spite of that, in today’s inactive world wh... Read >
Author: tipnz03rd April 2008
One of the most undemanding and the most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of “cardiovascular disease,” and perk up health and welfare in general is exercise.
In spite of that, in today’s inactive world wher... Read >
Author: tipnz03rd April 2008
One of the most undemanding and the most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of “cardiovascular disease,” and perk up health and welfare in general is exercise.
In spite of that, in today’s inactive world wh... Read >
Author: tipnz26th March 2008
People from Mediterranean countries such as Greece or Italy have a smaller risk of heart disease and enjoy longer lives, studies have repeatedly showed. Researchers wondered what is the reason for the better health of the Mediterranean people.
Dieticia... Read >
Author: AndreaPelin17th March 2008
Blood pressure is the force of blood pressing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood around the body. Treatment begins with changes you can make to your lifestyle to help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th March 2008
Much to the chagrin of the diet industry, the most effective methods and techniques for natural weight loss lies within each and every one of us, and not in a pill or capsule. Each and every year we spend billions of our hard earned money in the hopes of ... Read >
Author: Brent Crouch10th March 2008
Natural arthritis treatments offer an alternative for those who want to avoid the dangers of prescription anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and other medications.
Since the most popular arthritis drug Vioxx was pulled off the ma... Read >
Author: Peter sams10th March 2008
Natural arthritis treatments offer an alternative for those who want to avoid the dangers of prescription anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and other medications.
Since the most popular arthritis drug Vioxx was pulled off the mark... Read >
Author: Peter sams07th March 2008
Breakfast is the most important meal, setting the stage for metabolic function, getting the intestinal tract in motion and giving the body the energy needed to work. Too many carbohydrates are not good, because the body stores extra carbs as fat. Too much... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th March 2008
Breakfast is the most important meal, setting the stage for metabolic function, getting the intestinal tract in motion and giving the body the energy needed to work. Too many carbohydrates are not good, because the body stores extra carbs as fat. Too mu... Read >
Author: Peter sams07th March 2008
Menopause is a change in a woman’s body often occuring between
the ages of 45 and 55 years of life. Menopause can be a natural
process of aging or it can be medically induced by surgery.
When a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs along with th... Read >
Author: Jill Muchmore04th March 2008
An important source of protein in delicious Asian cuisine, tofu has become very popular in the U.S., where it can now be found in most supermarkets. Tofu is bean curd, made by adding a mineral salt (usually, calcium sulfate) and water to a soybean mash. T... Read >
04th March 2008
Here are 8 benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
This Article is written to reach the public with a simple and clear method to point out and to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle while reducing the risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes.
By ... Read >
Author: Fortune Ezeoha23rd February 2008
Detoxification Diet: Fast Detox
Cleansing Colon Naturally
The Detox Diet should be started gradually as it cleanses your system and help the organs process toxins out. By combining these detox programs into a total health program one can effectively ... Read >
Author: Lori21st February 2008
Green tea is found out to be a good drink. It has anti cancer nutrients and it is better than coca cola, coffee or other black teas. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, is at least 100 more times more effective than vitamin... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune14th February 2008
Let's face it, we need fat in our diet - but there are the good, the not so bad and
the evil kinds of fat you should know.
Fat helps us absorb essential antioxidant vitamins such as A,D and E, as well as vitamin K.
The fats we consume aids in the d... Read >
Author: Jason Oh14th February 2008
What is the next phase in healthy eating?
According to Robert Ancill, President of The Next Idea, Los Angeles based Restaurant Consultancy consumers are taking increasing interest in Mediterranean cuisine.
In 2007, The Journal of the American Medical As... Read >
Author: Robert Ancills13th February 2008
February has arrived and you may be gearing up for Valentine’s Day. You are buying cards, candy, and other gifts in order to get into that special someone’s heart. But there is another heart you should be thinking about this month and that is your o... Read >
Author: Lukasavige13th February 2008
Yams are quite often mistaken for a SWEET POTATO and the YAM suffers the same fate. The authentic yam is a tuber of a tropical vine and cannot even consider to be related at all to
the sweet potato. A true yam is hard to locate in an US market although ... Read >
Author: Fred Y Myers12th February 2008
A growing body of research links diets rich in fruits and vegetables with reduced risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, certain cancers (e.g., mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, lung, colon-rectum), and type-2 diabetes.
Diets rich in fru... Read >
Author: julian04th February 2008
This supplement formula is designed to target common heart problems. Recovery and prevention are addressed with known antioxidants. All-natural ingredients have been included to provide effective support; for example, hawthorn, which improves coronary art... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team02nd February 2008
Everyone knows that too much fat in your diet is not good. Eating a high fat diet can lead to overweight and obesity, which can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer. What man... Read >
Author: Lukasavige30th January 2008
Phytonutrients are thought to have a variety of beneficial and significant benefits to our health and exist in a kind of limbo between being vitamin and being mineral.They are found in supplements that are the extract of pigments where nutrients are conce... Read >
Author: Chuck Arnone22nd January 2008
You are probably familiar with the naughty children’s rhyme: “Beans, beans, good for the heart/The more you eat, the more you…” The first part is true, and as for the second, well, it can now be cut by up to 70 percent. Beans deserve their reputat... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee14th November 2007
By following the basic rules of variety, moderation (portion control), and balance, you can plan your daily healthy recipes in accordance with Canada's Food Guide. You can partake in almost any food without guilt or worry. You are able to use healthy reci... Read >
Author: John Sern09th November 2007
Heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) and coronary artery disease, occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, blocking or slowing the blood flow and flow of oxygen. A coronary artery is simply a blood vessel that carries blood to th... Read >
Author: Spencer Hunt06th November 2007
Bodybuilding supplements are substances taken by athletes involved in weight training or other sports to aid in the building of muscle mass or aid fat loss. Bodybuilding supplements may also be used to improve sports performance and improve recovery from ... Read >
Author: Alien06th November 2007
A healthy heartA growing body of evidence suggests that an elevated homocysteine level is a risk factor for heart disease, independent of other known risk factors, such as elevated serum cholesterol and hypertension. Many cardiologists take seriously the ... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team05th November 2007
High blood pressure tends to sneak up on many people especially as we get older. Heredity plays an important role if you are inclined to develop high blood pressure. An increasing sedentary lifestyle coupled with the love of "feel good" foods is escalat... Read >
Author: Keith Crovatt15th October 2007
Heart research is constantly evolving. Read the latest news about what you can do or what you should not do for your heart.- Canadian researchers discovered that people who return to a stressful job after a heart attack are more likely to have a second at... Read >
Author: Alex Fir15th October 2007
Sports supplements are a big business. They promise to build muscle and improve performance, strength, and speed. Some of these products have been used for years and have evidence supporting their use, while others are new and relatively unknown. In this ... Read >
Author: Alien12th October 2007
Proper diet and exercise is the only road gaining muscle or losing fat. There are no shortcuts except for dangerous and illegal drug. No miracle exercise device or supplement can build muscle or burn fat as the key to transforming a skinny overweight or a... Read >
Author: Chris11th October 2007
Menopause is only one of several stages in the reproductive life of a woman. Menopause, or the permanent end of menstruation and sterility, is a natural biological process, not a medical illness. Menopause is simply the name given to the last menstrual pe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th October 2007
Nearly all people and most doctors get this wrong. It is not your heart or your brain. Too many people are overwhelmed with too much hoopla about anti-aging, and forget that lung power, what the late Bruce Lee called the "Breath Power" can impact your li... Read >
Author: rikich0n05th October 2007
The Importance of HomocysteineHomocysteine is an amino acid that is produced in the body. Although this can be a vital substance in the body, increased homocysteine levels is associated with high cholesterol and build up of materials such as white blood c... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes04th October 2007
The bad news for people looking for magical diabetes diets to control their condition is that they don’t really exist. Of course there are diet plans that diabetics can follow to control their weight and blood sugar, but these are nutritionally very si... Read >
Author: Lisa Janse25th September 2007
According to statistics, more than 60% of adult Americans (that's more than 120 million Americans) are overweight or obese. Globally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese. Excess weight puts people at risk of... Read >
Author: Alexander Holt29th August 2007
Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health pr... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Heart Disease is one of the world’s largest health problems today. It not only affects the wealthier nations it is also affecting the poorer ones. Heart Disease covers a wide range of health ailments relating specifically to the heart.
There are man... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health pr... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health pr... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health pr... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Heart disease is a term that applies to a large number of medical conditions relating to the heart. These medical conditions relate to the abnormal health conditions that directly affect the heart and all its components. Heart disease is a major health pr... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong28th August 2007
Moderation is the key in all things.
The first time most people use body fat percentage scales, they typically get a rating that is higher than they want. Sometimes, this causes completely the wrong reaction. A lot of people are in denial that they are ... Read >
Author: http:www.preferedforms.com24th August 2007
We�re bombarded with information telling us to eat �healthier.� While most of us understand that means we shouldn�t live solely on potato chips, cheeseburgers and ice cream, many of us are hard-pressed to understand what �healthy food� really... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd August 2007
Heart Disease in women seems to be a problem largely ignored by the media and other informational institutions. Studies correctly say that this or that type of heart disease is more prevalent in men, but do not mention, or promote the fact that Heart Di... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien22nd August 2007
Heart Disease in women seems to be a largely ignored problem. A lot of studies correctly say that this or that type of heart disease is more prevalent in men, but do not mention, or promote the fact that Heart Disease affects women too. We need to look at... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien22nd August 2007
If your grandparents, mother and father all suffered from heart disease, you may feel doomed to heart failure. Although heredity is a factor in the cause of heart disease, that's all it is, simply one factor among many. Heredity, according to one recent... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien07th August 2007
We all know that vegetarians tend to have a healthier lifestyle and a diet to match. But in comparison to a meat eater; what are the differences and benefits of becoming a “veggie” or simply introducing healthier food into your diet?
Some recent s... Read >
Author: Chris Rowlands02nd August 2007
One of the hot topics of discussion pertaining to high blood pressure control lately deals with taking omega-3 fatty acids. It has been talked about on the news and has generated a lot of interest. But, does adding omega-3 into your diet really help with ... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards01st August 2007
Stress is a condition we can all relate to in an everyday sense. There is stress all around us, in the work place, at home and in emotional contexts. Stress, in all of these contexts, does not serve our bodies well. What do you know about the effects of s... Read >
Author: Chris27th July 2007
Anti Aging Vitamins
Anti aging vitamins are natural. Some studies suggest that specific vitamin and mineral supplements can help reduce your risk of heart disease by 30 to 40 percent and even slow the progress of the disease.
The body to keep its mo... Read >
Author: Alien26th July 2007
There is no normal, healthy condition as stressful and dangerous as pregnancy. Many parts of a woman’s normal lifestyle can become a health risk when a woman is pregnant. Every woman should see her doctor as soon as possible when she suspects she may be... Read >
Author: Roland Parris Jefferson III01st July 2007
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Fast food chains are fighting a recent New York ruling that says restaurants must put calorie information on their menus. The city has given restaurants until October of this year before they will start handing out... Read >
01st July 2007
Even though it is important for all of us to do all we can to lower the major risk factors for heart disease, once you have done so try to keep a sense of proportion. Remember that heart disease is a disease not a punishment. Blaming yourself or feeling g... Read >
Author: Crystal Chan30th May 2007
Scientists have bred cows that produce skimmed milk and hope to establish herds of the cattle in order to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers.
The milk is also high in omega-3 oils, claimed to improve brain power, and contains polyunsaturat... Read >
Author: Sandeep21st May 2007
High blood cholesterol levels can result in serious health problems. We agree with this affirmation because persons with high cholesterol levels can develop many other conditions because of the mentioned problem. Among the conditions that can be developed... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola06th May 2007
Ischemic Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease involves the heart and its two networks of blood vessels, the system which circulates the blood throughout the body and the system which circulates the blood through the lungs.
One of the most important car... Read >
Author: Keysha30th April 2007
Diets to reduce high blood pressure focus on reduced sodium intake and weight loss. The DASH diet to avoid high blood pressure is an eating plan that is low in fat, rich in low fat dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and other plant foods. Following diets t... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton18th April 2007
It is now known that Britain is slowly becoming an obese nation. Not only are we increasing our waistlines but we also are increasingly willing to go to desperate measures to lose the pounds such as having weight loss surgery. The Government is increasing... Read >
Author: Jahir Ahmed01st April 2007
Woman tend to shy away from weight and resistance training, especially heavy lifting. They prefer to do light weights with lots of reps or long slow cardio. Many think lifting heavy weights will bulk them up which is not possible because women lack t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st March 2007
One of the biggest issues today is obesity. Though health measures have improved, the rise of obesity in adults and young people is worrying.
Today, researchers, doctors, and nutritionists are all working to find new solutions for weight loss. The Int... Read >
Author: Rick Martin27th March 2007
How many of you know that besides the cholesterol that causes many medical conditions there is also a "good " cholesterol. In your body there are two types of cholesterol: HDL, which is the good cholesterol and LDL, the bad cholesterol. For many years now... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th March 2007
People always have the impression that heart disease only affects men. Women are less likely to have heart disease. This is definitely a common misconception. Most women are not aware that heart disease is the leading killer of women in United States and ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock08th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Debbie Fontana
We've all heard that eating lots of fish is a healthy way to lose weight.
They're low in calories and saturated fat. They're an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. And most importantly, they contain... Read >
Author: Debbie Fontana27th February 2007
Smokers often complain that they are made to feel uncomfortable smoking around non-smokers. There are in fact many good reasons why non-smokers feel uncomfortable when they are in the company of somebody smoking and it isn’t just the bad smell.
The i... Read >
Author: Nigel H20th February 2007
In recent years, green tea has gained a lot of attention for its health benefits. Many studies have been conducted that have shown various ways that green tea helps keep you healthy. Among these findings include evidence that green tea helps lower cholest... Read >
Author: Jon Stout19th February 2007
It is unarguable that fiber may provide many healthy benefits to our body, many of us have in fact tried to avoid as far as possible. Why is this so? We all know that, fiber has no flavor or color and it hides in many of the foods that we eat. People choo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock12th February 2007
Many body builders turn to discount bodybuilding supplements in order to achieve more noticeable results in a shorter amount of time. In addition, supplements can help to maintain energy levels so that workouts can be longer and more effective. However, b... Read >
Author: Natalie Arandaa09th February 2007
Menopause is a normal phenomenon. Women are affected by changes during their life, and one of these important changes is menopause. In most of the cases, between 45 and 55 years, in a woman’s life a great change is happening because period stops and the... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola06th February 2007
When talking about healthy diet, you cannot ignore fruits and vegetables, which are good sources of fiber that are required by our body. Fiber is good at lowering blood cholesterol, which will in turn reduce the risk of heart disease.
However, people ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock02nd February 2007
In this day and age, a lot of folks are worried about their weight. We all want to be thinner than our friends, and look like the celebrities we all see on television. However, weight is not the real issue because body fat is the real culprit. A high body... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton31st January 2007
Wondering what to give those special, health-conscious gal pals for special events this coming year? I have the perfect gift suggestion --- chocolate! I don't mean just any chocolate . . . but specifically dark chocolate. Now it's no secret that most wom... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva24th January 2007
Diet, as part of a healthy lifestyle, plays an important role in maintaining one’s healthy body. It will help reduce chances of getting many health issues, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol, etc that may ultimately lead to the ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th January 2007
A healthy immune system will protect your body against minor ailments and even more serious ones,, that can be fatal.
You need to eat the right foods for a healthy immune system. If you do, not only will you have see improvements in your skin and also... Read >
Author: kelly price05th January 2007
Make Bicycling a Part of Your Lifestyle
Did you know that according to the League of American Bicyclists, just 3 hours of bicycling per week can reduce a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%? Plus, moderate bicycling can burn about 600 c... Read >
Author: Patrick Perugini04th January 2007
Aerobic (also called cardiovascular exercise) exercise is a type of exercise that uses continuous, smooth, rhythmic movements. These movements strengthen your heart and lungs and force your body to breathe more deeply, increasing the transport of oxygen-r... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth29th December 2006
People often talk about metabolic syndrome but how many of us really understand its meaning and importance?
When metabolic syndrome was revealed in the early 20th century, it was known that high blood pressure, diabetes, being overweight and having abn... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock28th December 2006
In the busy life people don’t care about their diet and sometimes it causes heart diseases. Proper diet is very important for healthy life. Eating junk food leads to many diseases. Normally we don’t follow the diet rules and intake lot of cholesterol ... Read >
Author: Monty23rd December 2006
When should I undergo a cholesterol test? What would the results say about my health? How many tests are there and which will give me the best results?
Unlike any other health tests, cholesterol testing does not diagnose disease. Instead, it reveals th... Read >
Author: Laurence Clunie08th December 2006
Have you ever asked yourself this question, why is it today
we have more obese people? Up 67% of the population are
overweight today. There were a great lot less many years ago.
A few, but in no way were they around as they are today, and
believe ... Read >
Author: Ralph Morton08th December 2006
How to beat constipation, IBS, bloating, stomach pain and
skin problems while gaining more energy and a flatter
stomach at the same time Yes it can be done. It is so
amazing, so many people suffer for years from the above
mentioned problems, they ... Read >
Author: Ralph Morton08th December 2006
TOXINS
Have you ever asked yourself this question, why is it today
we have more obese people? Up 67% of the population are
overweight today. There were a great lot less many years ago.
A few, but in no way were they around as they are today, and
... Read >
Author: Ralph Morton07th December 2006
On Tuesday (December 5, 2006), New York has become the first city in United States to ban artery-clogging artificial trans fats at restaurants, as voted by New York’s Health Board. Restaurants must stop using most frying oils containing artificial trans... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock02nd December 2006
Health Benefits of Cat Ownership
You love your cats for the companionship that they provide. A sympathetic ear, great listening skills, and boundless affection are all great side benefits of cat ownership, but your cat may actually be doing more for y... Read >
Author: Jennifer Heineman24th November 2006
Health experts have long recognized the link between diet and health. A nutritionally healthy diet can reduce and prevent many diseases and conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, obesity and osteoporosis.
Poor eating habits, on the other han... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth24th November 2006
There is so much information about what is healthy and nutritious these days that it is very difficult to sort out the hype from the truth. Following a healthy diet can be accomplished by making some simple adjustments to your current diet.
If you ... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth22nd November 2006
The interest in Vitamins A, C, and E stems from their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants interfere with the complex process through which LDL cholesterol starts plaque formation. Some animal studies and at least one human study also suggested that Vitam... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock18th November 2006
All of us know garlic which is most often used as a seasoning or a condiment. You either like it or hate it when you see it on or smell it from your food. Garlic, whether raw or cooked, is famous for its strong characteristic odor. But, are you aware that... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock18th November 2006
Is Hypertension check up really necessary?
Every time you visit your doctor, no matter what the visit is for, make sure you have your blood pressure checked. The trouble with hypertension is that it is a silent killer and those people who on the high-... Read >
Author: Annabel Cruz17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Ainsley Laing
A few weeks back, a Body for Mind reader wrote a letter that really started me thinking about the topic of staying fit after menopause. She is someone who adopted a fitness and healthy eating lifestyle and really transform... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing17th November 2006
Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver to help meet the body's need for hormones and bile acids. It enters the body when high-fat foods are consumed and when the body's cholesterol level is higher than necessary for normal cell functioning... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth17th November 2006
If a individual has a clinically elevated blood pressure, they may be stunned to find that this expresses the same type of health risk as elevated cholesterol levels. The trouble with hypertension is that it can be a silent disease and a lot of people who... Read >
Author: james ellison16th November 2006
We are frequently advised by our doctors that if you have high cholesterol level, you should avoid taking any egg especially the egg yolk. So, most of us will equate taking egg yolk to having heart disease because a high cholesterol level will possibly r... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock16th November 2006
Is coffee really bad for our heart? This is a question that coffee lovers keep asking their doctors hoping to get an answer that can allow them to drink as much coffee as possible. This is also an issue that is continuously debated over the years. Unfortu... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock15th November 2006
If you have high blood pressure you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke. The amount of risk depends on how high your blood pressure is and how long it has been this way. Here is a range of blood pressures and how they rate:
Normal 120/80
B... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva08th November 2006
When you are on a weight loss diet, you may be unknowingly, while cutting down on the calories be also cutting down on essential nutrients
What Are These Nutrients?
• Calcium
• Fibre
• Magnesium
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin D
Calcium
... Read >
Author: Eva Moffat07th November 2006
Summer time means working outside in the yard. There is always plenty of work to do to make sure your lawn or garden looks nice. Your yard is the face to your house; it’s the first thing people see so it’s important that you make a great first impre... Read >
Author: Ariel06th November 2006
If your blood pressure reading is consistently over J 60/90 mmHg, you will be told that yon have hypertension, but, generally speaking, the lower your blood pressure, the better. If your pressure is between 140/90 and 160/90 mmHg, then you may be diagno... Read >
Author: Annabel Cruz06th November 2006
Diabetes has long been regarded as a risk factor of heart disease. The specific relationship between the two was unclear although diabetes is known to double the risk of heart disease. As a result, many people living with diabetes have to monitor their he... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock19th October 2006
Stress no doubt has been identified as a risk factor of heart disease, yet most of us will think that stress is something that cannot be seen or measured although some symptoms such as difficulty of falling in sleep, headache, bad temper, etc. can more or... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th October 2006
Because of organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA), we’ve learned a lot about cholesterol and how it affects our health. Thanks to these educational organizations, we know that high cholesterol levels can increase our risk for heart att... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th October 2006
Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, can bring with it many symptoms, challenges and changes for women. You may notice that you’ve gained some weight, particularly around your mid section, or perhaps your periods aren’t as regular ... Read >
Author: Susan Megge12th October 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Jonathan Perez
Will eating foods that contain trans-fats slow down my weight loss and fat burn goals?
Basically, trans fats (or trans fatty acids, as they are called), are an unnatural fat that is formed or created whenever you fr... Read >
Author: Jonathan Perez12th October 2006
Psoriasis, one of the most common skin problems faced by millions of people all around the globe, in a recent scientific study, has been proved to cause an increase in the risk of heart attack.
According to the study team at University of Pennsylvania ... Read >
Author: Brian Hog04th October 2006
Every time you visit your doctor, no matter what the visit is for, make sure you have your blood pressure checked. The trouble with hypertension is that it is a silent killer and those people who on the high-risk group are not mindful that they are at ris... Read >
Author: Lance Teo02nd October 2006
If you eat too much fattening food one day, can you be good and eat less the next day? The answer is probably no for most people. Eating too much can easily lead to over-weight or even obesity that can in turn put people at risk of heart disease.
Large... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock02nd October 2006
Antiaging food has been a hot topic recently. Everybody knows that you are supposed to eat more fruit and vegetables to protect yourself from aging. But are all fruits and veggies equally good? Find what specific foods are considered best when it comes to... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner02nd October 2006
Most people are aware of the risks posed by diabetes and high blood pressure, but few may realize the relationship between the two. It is evident that a person with diabetes is twice likely to develop high blood pressure than a person without diabetes. If... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock28th September 2006
Are you a diabetic? Do you smoke? Do people around you smoke? We all know smoking is a direct cause of cancer but if you have diabetes smoking - including passive smoking - leads to other health problems...
Here are 7 reasons why mixing diabetes with ... Read >
Author: Carol Ann Bentley27th September 2006
Aerobic (also called cardiovascular exercise) exercise requires continuous, smooth, rhythmic movements that strengthen your heart and lungs. This type of movement works large muscle groups and causes you to breathe more deeply.
This forces your heart ... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth23rd September 2006
Sodium (or what we commonly refer to as salt) has always been accused as the culprit responsible for high blood pressure, especially if it is taken in large amount (more than 2000mg per day). The consequences of high blood pressure will be higher risks of... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock23rd September 2006
Exercise is definitely good for me but unfortunately, I am so tired at the end of day and I really don't have time for it! Sound familiar. Lack of time, too tired, and too lazy are commonly used by us as excuses to escape from doing some exercises. But al... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock08th September 2006
According to experts, you can reduce the risk of heart disease by 15 percent if you choose to eat Mediterranean diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and light on red meat for three months. This was what the researc... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock31st August 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
One of the best things you can do for your health is to find an activity that gets your body moving and stick with it. According to the National Women's Health Information Center, being physically active can:
Lower ri... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva31st August 2006
The heart pumps about 10,000 liters of blood around the body every day. The blood acts as a carrier to deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles, cells, and tissues. If something is happened to the heart, the functions of various parts of the body may be af... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock21st August 2006
Previous studies had revealed that stress is linked to increased heart rate and weakened immune systems. However, a recent research conducted by the University College of London has found that over the long term, stress may actually raise cholesterol bloo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock12th August 2006
We all know that high blood pressure is considered serious by the doctor. But not many of us know why. The truth of the matter is this: high blood pressure, left unchecked, can have serious consequences. The dangers can range from vision problems to ulcer... Read >
Author: David Silva30th July 2006
When you're trying to lose weight, there are bookshelves, websites and TV shows full of people trying to sell you a dream. They say that you can lose weight quickly and easily, without any hard work, because of their new discovery. If a few people try it ... Read >
Author: John Gibb25th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Frank Mangano
According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, 910,000 people will die this year from some form of cardiovascular disease. That's a staggering forty percent of all annual deaths! The great irony is that cardiov... Read >
Author: Frank Mangano16th July 2006
The Retractable Hose Reel - The best thing since a pearl necklace, just ask Sharon Stone.
Summer time means working outside in the yard. There is always plenty of work to do to make sure your lawn or garden looks nice. Your yard is the face to your... Read >
Author: Ariel12th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Would you like to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes with one simple action? Would you like to help keep bones, muscles, and joints healthy, reduce anxiety, depressi... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva08th July 2006
A key strategy for living a longer, stronger, prolonged, healthier life comes as no surprise don't smoke. If you're a smoker, you're simply more likely to die prematurely from heart or lung disease. Scientific facts prove that smoking can take more th... Read >
Author: Phil Warren03rd July 2006
A lonely heart could just be one of the important factors that causes high blood pressure. In fact, a recent stud shows loneliness can be as bad for your heart as being over weight or inactive. Could spending time with friends be the answer to lowering yo... Read >
Author: Kevin Riley25th June 2006
Love to garden? Well here's good news. Gardening can get you in shape; call it backyard fitness.
You remember when you joined the gym and vowed to go three times a week. Or when you bought the treadmill knowing you would use it everyday. Well, th... Read >
Author: Mary Hanna18th June 2006
This is how staggering the rise of obesity has become: according to the Surgeon General's office, the number of obese or overweight adults in this country is 50% higher than it was just a decade ago. Recent studies have projected that 1/3 of the children ... Read >
Author: David Silva16th June 2006
Good Diet For High Blood Pressure And Hypertension
This article will furnish you comprehensive Dietary Advice For Prehypertensive and Hypertensive Blood Pressure Levels. Here you will find Diet Tips To Reduce Blood Pressure
Diet For High Blood P... Read >
Author: Armughan Riaz08th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Are you a Fat Buster? Do you avoid buying foods that are high in saturated fats and cholesterol? When you go grocery shopping, do you read "Nutrition Facts" panels for assistance in selecting healthy foods for your famil... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva01st June 2006
Increasingly larger numbers of people suffer from heart disease as a consequence of high blood cholesterol levels. There are many factors that enable the accumulation of cholesterol inside the organism, but the major cause is considered to be unhealthy di... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st June 2006
Statistics reveal that around 20 percent of people in the United States have abnormally high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a major factor of risk in heart disease and therefore it needs to be reduced to normal levels in order to maintain the health of ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola28th May 2006
You can be overweight and still be relatively fit. But it depends if the extra weight you carry is muscle or fat. If the extra pounds are muscle, your risk of disease is lower than if this weight was fat. If your extra weight is fat, you are at increased ... Read >
Author: Mike Freije20th May 2006
Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, the first thing you here from your doctor is to "get some exercise". Pretty soon everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and pointing out to you just how important it is to "get some exercise". I know, I suffer Typ... Read >
Author: Chris Biggs05th May 2006
As many as 3 million U.S. women may be unknowingly at risk of heart disease because they suffer from coronary microvascular syndrome (CMS), according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) st... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily03rd May 2006
I am sure that most people realise that there are many benefits of exercising on a regular basis, most of these people however still choose not do so. This article gives information on how our health can benefit from this exercise which hopefully will enc... Read >
Author: Steve Hill02nd May 2006
Get ready to experience a volume of information of the healthiest foods in the world. Here is a list of the top ten super foods that most health experts agree on. You should tell everyone you know about these foods and enjoy them at your next meal. From f... Read >
Author: net. vita25th March 2006
What is SAMe?
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) is a naturally occurring compound found in all human tissue and organs. It is a "building block" necessary for the production of many compounds produced by your body, and is used in over 35 different biochemical ... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea21st March 2006
The human body uses two types of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. In the debate over the necessity of vitamin supplementation, nutrition experts generally agree that there may be a need for water-soluble vitamins supplementation. These vitamins ar... Read >
Author: John Gibb20th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Eva Moffat
The health of your heart can be seen when you use a tape measure.
Measuring your waist has been found to be a much better indication of the health of your heart rather than weighing yourself.
This way of combating heart ... Read >
Author: Eva Moffat16th March 2006
A national study recently revealed telling facts regarding low-fat diets and their benefits relating to cancer and heart disease. A study concluded by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) and Stanford University noted that a low-fat diet, alone, is not en... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu12th March 2006
A new study shows that being overweight in mid-life substantially increased the risk of dying of heart disease later when they get older. This finding is based on a research by Northwestern University as result of tracking 17,643 patients for 3 decades. E... Read >
Author: Gang Deng17th February 2006
What is 5-HTP
The neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP)is a compound created in the body which is used to regulate serotonin levels in brain and central nervous system. Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved in mood, behavior, appeti... Read >
16th February 2006
Many people focus on the weight scale when it comes to their dieting success. The size of your waist is a better indicator than the weight scale, of your health risks. Men whose waists are more than 40 inches and women whose waists measure more than 35 ... Read >
Author: Dr. Enigma Valdez, C.H.19th January 2006
It is important that you exercise and keep fit especially as you grow older because it will greatly improve your health. Fitness is just as important for the disabled although exercises will have to be adjusted to suit.
Physical activity is just as im... Read >
Author: Gill Webster17th January 2006
The pressures of daily life can be daunting, and with demanding careers and raising a family, working out is probably the last thing on your mind at the end of a busy day. However, physical fitness can benefit you in more ways than you think.
Being phy... Read >
Author: Susan du Plessis08th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Adam Waxler
Aren't you tired of hearing yourself say the same old excuses year after year?
Now that the New Year has begun, you no longer have any more weight loss excusessimply start losing weight today with this simple five step we... Read >
Author: Adam Waxler05th January 2006
For leading a healthy and prolonged life, always try to balance your activities with the proper amount of rest as it may add years to your life. A proper diet, proper amount of sleep and exercise along with rest and relaxation are extremely important for ... Read >
Author: Charles Jones01st January 2006
Although past research suggests that drinking a glass or two of wine a day may have some heart benefits, new findings suggest that those studies were flawed.Risks Outweigh the BenefitsThere is some evidence that heavier drinking provides heart protection ... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola24th December 2005
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a special type of protein produced by the liver. When your body experiences systemic inflammation, levels of this protein go up. During inflammation, a natural response, your body's white blood cells protect you ... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily19th December 2005
It is very important to understand how the body produces energy so that you can appreciate why going on a sensible diet will improve your health no end. Your digestive system exists to turn food into energy. The process begins the moment you start to chew... Read >
Author: Christopher Ruane09th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Dave Markel
Quitting smoking is considered to be one of the most difficult things to achieve. Many people try to give up a few times before succeeding completely. Smokers generally have both physical and psychological dependencies on cig... Read >
Author: Dave M09th November 2005
With the holiday season just around the corner, cranberries will start to make their yearly appearance in Thanksgiving and other seasonal meals. Their tangy flavor and bright red color make them a favorite this time of year (it's also when ... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily09th November 2005
Close to 107 million U.S. adults have cholesterol levels of 200 mg/dL or higher, a level that the American Heart Association says increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. At least 12 million of these people are taking statin drugs to... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily05th November 2005
So your thinking of giving up smoking but just need a little persuading of the good things that will happen to you if you quit. You've been forced to hear about the bad things that will happen if you carry on but like me your probable fed up of that so le... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor05th November 2005
Syndrome X Are You Next?
Are you as active as you were in your younger years? Do you struggle with excess weight that sits around your middle? Is your blood pressure considered a bit too high? Are you battling against increasingly high ch... Read >
Author: Sandee Koehler12th October 2005
If children catch viral infections early on, it could reduce their later risk of heart disease by as much as 90 percent. It is possible, therefore, that improved childhood hygiene could be one of the factors behind the explosion in coronary heart disease ... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola05th October 2005
Even with small amounts of exercise your heart and lungs
work better, and that means it is easier to carry your shopping, climb up stairs, play with your children or grandchildren, look after the garden, do the decorating. Regular exercise will help you ... Read >
Author: Jane Thurnell-Read19th September 2005
The Israeli Health Ministry recently issued a health advisory strongly recommending that soy foods be eaten only in moderation. They also recommended that soy formula be avoided altogether by infants.A Host of DisordersThere are hundreds of studies linki... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola15th September 2005
Eating orange mean absorbing vitamin C to our body, is that right? Probably yes because orange is rich with this nutrient. Vitamin C is a very essential nutrient for human body because its play a great role as a powerful antioxidant.
Thus, it will ... Read >
Author: Novi White12th September 2005
From driving up your blood pressure and cholesterol, to
increasing your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and
more, there's no question that being overweight is more than
just a cosmetic problem - it's a serious threat to your
health.
A... Read >
Author: Michael Lewis09th September 2005
How to Start a Walking Program
Copyright 2005 Michael Brooks
Did you know that walking is the number one participation
sport in the world? Walking is one of the best things you
can do for overall health and wellness. When you walk you
use more ... Read >
Author: Michael Brooks01st September 2005
The Atkins diet Plan breakfast can usually composed of eggs strips of bacon and coffee. A snack might include coffee with cream, and chunks of cheese. A huge steak fried in butter could be dinner. Doesn't this sound really good? It seems very tempting ... Read >
Author: Martin Smith31st May 2005
Fats are a vital part of a balanced diet. They are an important source of energy and are an essential element in proper growth and development. Fat is the most concentrated source of our energy. When our body satisfies its energy needs, the unused energy ... Read >
Author: BellyBytes .com31st May 2005
The luscious, absolutely sinful "Old-fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream" is my favorite. It's recipe calls for 750ml double cream, 150 grams sugar, 4 oz plain chocolate and 4 egg yolks, ingredients which would normally find place in a health magazine under the... Read >
Author: Jay Chatterjee
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