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301. Turn to Diet for Everyday Ailments By Robb Ksiazek
     The old cliché that you are what you eat is quite true. Many people suffer from certain health conditions that even though may not be cured, can be controlled through your diet. All foods have certain qualities that affect the body in different ways. Nutrients are broken down and used in different ways, allowing your body to use them how it desires.Herbs have been forever rumored to help your body reach its full potential, but they are not the only answer. Your grocery list has foods on th…



302. Fish Oil Data-some new facts about Fish Oil By A.M. Wilmont
     According to the renowned research scientist and inventor of the Z one Diet Plan Dr. Barry Sears, studies are increasingly focusing on high dose fish oil. Actually, fish oil has been studied for some time. However, it has been looked at with more intensity ever since the Greenland Eskimos were analyzed by Danish and other European doctors in the 1970's. They wanted to know why the greenlanders suffered very little in the way of heart disease-even though they had a lot of fat in their diets.Fi…



303. Drinking Toxins? Good Health Begins with Filtered Water By Dawn Kornels
     Enhancing your health with filtered water and lots of it is the foundation of good health. A person may be able to survive a couple of months without food but only a few days without water. Hydrating the body is the primary step towards optimal health. Water is necessary for the digestion and absorption of food. It affects the body's metabolism by moving nutrients, hormones, antibodies and oxygen through the lymphatic system. Since it is calorie free, water is an excellent appetite suppressant…



304. Nutrition - It's What's Eating You That Counts By Othon Molina Ph.D. c LMT
     “It's not what you eat, it's what's eating you that counts.”Before we talk about food, the most important nutrients we put in our bodies are air and water. Forget about air if you live in Los Angeles, or now Kona, it’s bad there. Also pure tap water is now next to impossible to find in most cities. Even in beautiful Hawaii most people drink purified or filtered water. Our bodies being a high percent of water (about 75%) it becomes imperative to not drink polluted or chlorinated water. By addin…



305. Snack Attack - How to Keep Your Hunger Between Meals from Getting the Best of You By Robert Adams
     The Benefits of SnackingYou may feel regretful about snacking, but snacks aren’t necessarily bad for you.In fact, mini-meals several times a day can be beneficial.If eating a healthy snack keeps you from taking second and third helpings at your next meal, you may actually consume fewer total calories for the day.A wide variety of snacks can fit into a healthy lifestyle, so you don’t need to avoid snacks. Rather, plan them with variety, moderation and balance in mind.Choose Snacks WiselySele…



306. Healing Power of 8 Sugars: An Amazing Breakthrough in Nutrition By Jack Kettler
     “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” Arthur Schopenhauer German philosopher (1788 - 1860)This new book, “The Healing Power of 8 Sugars” clearly shows we are entering into the third stage in which the philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer explained that a truth will become accepted as self-evident. In this new book twenty doctors combine their wisdom and explain for their fellow doctors and esp…



307. From A Coffee Addict By Frederic Patenaude
     You may have heard the expression, “Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.” In the same way, you could say “Once a coffee addict, always a coffee addict.”But before I go any further in telling you my story about coffee and all the whys and hows of quitting it, you should now that now is a good time to quit drinking coffee.You've been eating mostly well, you eat your fruits and vegetables, you've been reading Frederic's newsletter - but you think, “a little cup of coffee once in a while isn…



308. Using Calcium and Magnesium for Constipation By Rudy Silva
     Calcium helps reduce constipationUsing calcium and magnesium in the right quantities can prevent or relieve constipation. They can support the health of your colon and keep you regular.In your colon, calcium combines with excess bile and decaying fat to form a harmless insoluble soap, which is excreted with your stool. This helps to keep your colon clean.Most Nutritionists recommend you take 1000 - 1500mg daily of Calcium. Because Calcium can cause constipation, it is necessary to take 500…



309. Why You Should Eat Lentil Soup at Least Once a Week By Cari Haus
     If you’re looking for a power-packed entrée or soup to spice up your life, look no further than the lowly lentil. Perhaps there was a reason why that lentil pottage was so tempting in the biblical story of Jacob and Esau. Esau knew that lentil soup would give him strength and put meat on his bones.Meet Mr. LentilIn case you are something less than a lentil aficionado, here’s the skinny on these small, disk-shaped legumes. Lentils come in dozens of varieties and almost as many colors. Dishe…



310. Buying Organic Produce: 6 Tips on How to Shop Wisely and Save Money By Lisa Barnes
     Some say they don’t or can’t buy organic foods due to higher cost and less availability. Here are a few ways to make organics more affordable and easier to purchase for your family.1. Do not always assume organic is more expensive. Look at the prices of conventional and organic products and compare. You may be surprised that on some items, there is little or no difference in price, depending on where and when you buy.2. Buy in season. These items will be the lowest priced, whether you’re s…



311. Calcium: the Miracle Mineral By Charlene Nuble
     We’ve heard it not only once or twice or even thrice but a lot of times. If you want healthy bones and teeth then pack up on the Calcium intake. While it is true that calcium is absolutely necessary to the health and strength of bones and teeth, this essential mineral also serves several other important purposes in the body. Yet, many people still routinely fail to consume enough calcium in their daily diets.In addition to the benefits to teeth and bones, calcium plays a role in blood clotting…



312. Food with Niacin and The Benefits By K. Perry
     Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a member of the B-group of water-soluble vitamins and occurs in food with niacin. Also known as B3, niacin has many beneficial properties and food with niacin should be included in the diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.Studies done on food with niacin and the niacin benefit provide us with much information regarding food with niacin. Niacin supplements and food with niacin have been lauded for being able to lower the cholesterol naturally. Food with nia…



313. How to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season with a Strong Immune System By Patty Gale
     Ah-choo! Oh, that awful achy feeling when every muscle and bone in your body just hurts. You can't sleep, you have no appetite and you certainly can't afford to be under the weather for even just a few days. Cold and flu season will be upon us again and there is no better time to protect yourself than right now with a strong immune system.What is the immune system? Very simply, our immune system is like a shield that protects our body from the germs, bacteria and viruses that can cause ill…



314. How Does Glucosamine Chondroitin Help Your Body? By K. Perry
     Glucosamine is readily produced in the human body and is necessary for the production of joint cartilage. As we age, producing enough glucosamine becomes more difficult and cartilage begins to detiorate causing stiffness and painful joints. When osteoarthritis is present, the supply of glucosamine is insufficient.The addition of glucosamine chondroitin in supplement form can aid in stimulating cartilage repair. Glucosamine chondroitin is derived from processed shell of shrimp and crab. Glucosa…



315. Natural Energy Boosters - 7 Ways To Boost Energy Naturally By Carole Nickerson
     Energy seems to be in short supply these days for many people. Some say it's the stress of our busy lives, others claim it's because we're not eating properly, and then there are those who believe it's caused by our aura being misaligned with the universe. There are special foods and diets, herbs, exercises, special drinks, vitamin formulas, affirmations, the list goes on. Doctors often prove to be less than helpful, offering little insight or clarity in what to do. There are some serious medi…



316. Staying Healthy During Allergy Season By Christine Watson
     Spring is just around the corner and with flowers and plants on the verge of full-bloom, hayfever, hives, and other allergic reactions will soon follow. If you are like myself, you try to avoid prescribed and over-the-counter medications as much as possible. Although there are times when we must utilize certain medications to treat health conditions, there are several herbal remedies that can help prevent or lessen te effects of allergies. Supplements and herbs can help reduce the inflammat…



317. What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar? By Aimee Deak
     Unfortunately, the words “diet” and “cheating” go hand in hand. When you say, “I’m on a DIET”, it usually means you are depriving yourself of something. Diets do not work; they are restrictive and can become exceedingly frustrating, leading you to “cheat”. The more you restrict calories and the tempting treats you love, the more likely you are to binge eat. This is counterproductive in a fat loss program and will prevent you from becoming lean.I’m sure you know the scenario; you embark on…



318. Beating Candida With Diet and Nutrition By Stewart Hare
     Candida is common and many people have Candida in their gastrointestinal tract. The problem arises when there is an overgrowth of the benign yeast Candida which causes the condition of chronic candidiasis or yeast syndrome. Chronic candidiasis normally occurs due to taking antibiotics which destroy the friendly bacteria in the gut which keep the Candida in check. Symptoms associated with chronic candidiasis are headaches, cystitis (infected bladder), mood swings, vaginitis (inflammation of vag…



319. Making The Tranisition From Unhealthy Foods to Healthy Foods By Christine Watson
     Most of us would like to eat healthier, but have trouble with breaking old habits and starting new ones. Maybe you've been eating the typical American diet for so long now, that it seems almost impossible to learn to appreciate the flavors of real food, as opposed to the highly-sugared, salty, processed food that you're accustomed to. Or maybe, you are currently a pretty healthy eater, but would like to learn a little more to "tweak" your diet. Well, read on, and you will learn how to get t…



320. Ocular Nutrition and Eye Health Food By Olinda Rola
     Understanding ocular nutrition and eye health can be one of the ways to support your vision. As early as in our 30's, our eyes and vision can begin to deteriorate. Wind, dust, chlorine fumes, automobile fumes, smoking, freezing temperatures and physical injury are examples of threats to healthy eyes and good vision. Long hours spent at a computer screen and the vibration from driving have a cumulative negative impact on eye health over time.Healthy vision is related to the health of the ind…



321. The coq10 Benefit By K. Perry
     Coq10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10.This co q10 is produced naturally in the human body, and is a source of various coq10 benefit. Co q10 is also found in meat and fish. Once co q10 is synthesized by commercial pharmacies, co q10 is produced as a dietary supplement. One can then enjoy the full coq10 benefit without prescription.Co q10 is also known as ubiquinone, a name that signifies co q10's widespread distribution throughout the human body. As a coenzyme, this co q10 nutrient aids metabolic…



322. 10 Top Foods to Help You Fight High Cholesterol By Brian Vaszily
     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 lower their cholesterol levels, but there are more natural options out there. According to the American Heart Association, "You can reduce cholesterol in your blood by eating healthful foods, losing weight if you need…



323. Minerals, Minerals, Minerals By Rudy Silva
     You are a mineral bodyEvery part of you is made from minerals - your bones, cell structure, lymph liquid, arteries, organs, tissue, muscle, hair, and so on. You cannot live without minerals. Your body does not produce minerals.Where do you get your minerals? You get them from vegetables and fruits and good supplements. Since only 10% of the people eat enough fruits and vegetable, the rest of you are deficient in minerals.If we eat enough vegetables and fruits, why do we have to take a mineral…



324. Choosing Organic for Health By Marjorie Geiser
     We come from a society where growing organic and just growing produce and livestock for food Was once one of the same. Small, family farms still grow their own food using traditional methods passed down through the generations. As commercial farming became big-business, however, growers and farmers started to investigate methods of increasing crops and building bigger livestock in order to increase their profits. This led to increased use of pesticides and drugs to enhance yield.In this articl…



325. Getting Your Oats - Increase Energy and Libido Naturally By Claire Raikes
     Why is it that oats are associated with sex?Getting your oats. Sew your wild oats.I've read somewhere that eating oats increases the amount of testosterone in the blood thus raising your libido. I don't know about that, but one thing is for sure; the reason why many people experience a low libido is simply because they are knackered!Being tired all the time is one of the most common wellbeing complaints of our age. No matter how much sleep you get, you just can't seem to make it through the…



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