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451. Five Reasons You Should Drink More Water By Hristo Hristov
     I know you've heard this many times - "Drink more water!". Yet, 99% of the people don't heed this advice. Maybe if water was more expensive, people would pay more attention to consume enough of it on a daily basis. We are living in a dehydrated world of carbonated beverages, caffeine and alcohol.I bet you don't know how important is water for your health, figure and well-being. I didn't know it until I found a book that literally opened my eyes. The book is titled "Your Body's Many Cries for W…



452. Put a Zing in your Step with Ginger! By Ansie Earle
     Zingiber officinale has been held in the highest regard by the Indian and Chinese civilizations for as far back as 5000 years.Pythagoras the Greek mathematician was a devotee, as was King Henry VIII.What did they Know that we should Know?Improves and stimulate circulation to assist in the removal of toxins.Is a natural antihistamine and decongestant.It is anti-inflammatory and can help for rheumatoid arthritis.It contains Vitamin A, vitamin C, and phytochemicals.It freshens the mouth.Improves …



453. Milk Ranked Among the Top Eight Offenders for Food Allergies By Alisa Fleming
     Cow’s milk contains over 25 different molecules, which have the potential to elicit an allergic reaction. No wonder milk is repeatedly ranked among the top eight offenders for food allergies! In fact, many doctors, scientists, and health specialists recommend going dairy free as an initial test when a food allergy is suspected.What Exactly is a Milk Allergy?Although they are often muddled together in conversation, milk allergies and lactose intolerance are quite different. A food allergy is id…



454. The Portfolio Diet: The Solution to Heart Disease By Marjorie Geiser
     What if there was a combination of foods that were as effective at lowering LDL cholesterol as prescription drugs? Would it be worth adding some new foods to what you eat each day to avoid medication?This is what the latest in a series of research studies Dr. Jenkins from the University of Toronto shows. Studies have previously shown that various foods, such as nuts, soy protein, oat bran, and plant sterols all can have a cholesterol-lowering effect. But what if you combined all these foods to…



455. Helping Your Immune System Win The War Against Disease By George Shears
     Just as our country is currently engaged in a war against covert terrorism, your immune system is similarly waging a constant war against the hidden enemies within your body.This war started before you were born and it will continue until you die. Although it's a war that always ends in defeat, there's a lot you can do to markedly postpone that ultimate defeat and to maintain a state of vibrant health into advanced old age.These enemies of your immune system include well over 400 toxins ingest…



456. Protein Sources in Healthy Nutrition By John Gibb
     Are you wondering about how to optimize your protein intake? There are many factors that come into play when choosing sources for protein. Certain proteins are not absorbed well by the body, while other types of protein bring a high fat content with them into the body.Here’s a list of a few of the protein sources in healthy nutrition that can help your body big-time:Meats:Poultry: Containing, on average, 26 grams of protein per serving while only having 12 grams of fat, poultry is one of the b…



457. Why Have Healthy Nutrition? By John Gibb
     While many people know that there are benefits to having a good nutritional plan, few regard it as being very important. Many people wonder, why have healthy nutrition?In a world where fast food is quicker, simpler, and sometimes better tasting, its easy to get tempted by what the corporations have to offer us. Gone are the days of eating every meal at home. Regarding this, we need to keep a more watchful eye over our nutrition intake to make sure our body can be in the best working order.Why …



458. Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease By Andreas Moritz
     Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in the body, required for all metabolic processes. It is particularly important in the production of nerve tissue, bile and certain hormones. On average, our body produces about half of a gram to one gram of cholesterol per day, depending on how much of it the body needs at the time. By and large, our body is able to produce 400 times more cholesterol per day than what we would obtain from eating 3,5 ounces (100 grams) of butter. The mai…



459. Good Fat Diet or How to Choose the Best Foods for Your Family? By Simon Chobod
     Some fats are good for you. Your body can't function without them. Those fats help you to absorb nutrients. You can even have a fat-intake deficiency, when you are not getting enough of them. Your skin will get dry and your hair will get brittle.Other fats can be also bad for you. They increase the level of cholesterol in your blood, which clogs your arteries and can lead to a heart attack. Those fats also have a natural tendency to be easily transformed into a body fat, which tends to blow up…



460. Preservation and Storage of Perishable Foods and Medicines By Alevoor Rajagopal
     Preservation of bio-degradables is an important aspect. Traditionally Sun drying of pulses and some vegetables constituted preservation. Sunlight not only removed maximum moisture but also its UV rays killed micro organisms facilitating longer shelf life. An advantage of Sun drying is that the natural taste would return upon reconstitution.Air and water tight packing in polyethylene/PVC lined aluminium foils and aluminium lined tetra packs provide advanced protection from atmosphere. The sea f…



461. Ultra Refined Fish Oil - The New Generation of Fish Oil By B. Storer
     Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking around the world with his 1995 landmark #1 New York Times best seller The Zone. With The Zone, and his subsequent bestselling Zone books, Dr. Sears describes how a scientifically proven plan of moderate carbohydrate consumption balanced with appropriate amounts of protein and fat may help you live a longer and better life.In his best seller, The Omega Rx Zone, Dr. Sears greatly expands the potential of the Zone to alter how we think about opt…



462. What is Organic Food? By Jeremy Pickles
     "Organic" has some quite specific legal definitions in most developed countries.In the U.S, all farms or products claiming to be "certified organic" must be guaranteed by a USDA-approved independent agency to be meeting the following guidelines:* Sound records kept of all operations* No use of antibiotics or hormones in livestock* No use of genetically modified organisms* No irradiation* Use sound soil conservation and crop rotation practice* And most importantly, that there has been no useage…



463. Discover Which Fruit and Vegetables Help Relieve Arthritic Pain By Emily Clark
     If you or someone you know suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. If you haven’t walked a mile in those shoes, you can’t imagine how frustrating it can be. Your doctor may say try this medication, try that. Don’t do this, do that. But sometimes, to no avail. The disease is caused by a misguided immune system attack on the body's own joint tissue, which leads to swelling, pain, stiffness and in some cases deformity. Rheumatoid arthritis is more commo…



464. Our Livers Need for Water By Jan Johnson
     Although many realize that the liver has its own cleansing system, it does need help - as it cannot maintain its healthy state if its being abused. Abuse occurs when too much of the wrong foods are entering the body.The livers main role is to neutralize the wastes and toxins in the body. Toxins refer to “bad foods” that do more harm than good. Some of these “bad foods” are fried foods that are high in fat, caffeine and alcohol.There is nothing wrong with eating these foods in moderation, howev…



465. Super Foods - The 10 Healthiest Foods to Eat By Karen Ciancio
     A list of the top 10 healthiest foods may seem like a come-on. Magic food? We all know there are no real magic foods. The road to optimum health is not in a pill or one magic food. But there are foods that pack such a nutritional wallop and possess such powerful health benefits, that they are referred to as "super foods".This healthy food list consists of foods that are nutrient dense. That is, they have more nutrients per calorie than most other foods. They have also been proven to contain vi…



466. Death, Aging, Rejuvenation (Part 1) By Aleksandr Kavokin, MD/PhD
     I would like to raise a question: Is Rejuvenation possible and how to approach it? This is just my own opinion about possible procedures. I used certain techniques based on a theory. As strange as it sounds some of those techniques and procedures might actually worked.There are several hundreds theories of aging. New and old ones. Different authors classify them differently.I would divide all those theories into 2 groups :1. Theories of Deterioration from external cause. "Wear and tear". Theor…



467. The Benefits of Healthy Nutrition By John Gibb
     Question: What are some of the benefits of healthy nutrition? What makes a healthy diet worth it? Answer: The effects of having a healthy nutritional diet are innumerable. The human body needs various nutrients and minerals to keep it functioning in tip-top shape, and the only way this can be accomplished is by maintaining a healthy diet including vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are necessary to the body for three different reasons; they are crucial for obtaining energy, helping your …



468. What Would You Think if I said that You could Overdose on Water? By Alfred Jones
     You would probably think that I was writing a lot of old rubbish, but please stay with me, as I can assure you that it is very possible and there are many cases reported worldwide to back up my statement.A number of medical experts recommend that everyone should drink eight glasses of water per day, which is about two litres. This old chestnut has been pulled out of the fire, so many times over the years, that no one really knows where the recommendation came from in the first place, or what t…



469. What about Potassium? By Rolf Rasmusson
     Information on potassiumWhen you read about potassium and senate document report 264 you'll life should be changed forever. You're going to discover that the biggest fallacy most people aren't aware of is that if we eat a balanced diet, (the four food groups), we get all the nutrients we need to stay healthy and live a long life. The truth is, this has been a matter of public record for the past 60 years. Fact is that our farming soils are severely depleted of these so important minerals such …



470. Beauty Foods That Will Keep You Young and Healthy By Donna Monday
     You’ve heard that old saying: True beauty comes from within. Well, now nutritional experts have confirmed that you really are what you eat.Forget French fries and fatty hamburgers. If you want to look beautiful and feel young and healthy, you’ll eat a generous variety of super foods that have been proven to work wonders on the human body.For a list of vitamin rich foods see: http://www.1-minute-beauty-diva.com/ArticlesVitaminsandBeauty.htmlWhether you’re on a low fat diet, low carb diet, or no…



471. The Virtues of Water By Corie Goodson
     Did you know that much of our dry skin comes from not drinking enough water? If your skin is dehydrated, then what is drying up on the inside? The human body is over 70% water. Water is not only important for hydration, it is the primary transporter of nutrients throughout the body and is essential for proper bodily functions including elimination. Think you need a laxative? Try some extra water first. Have a headache? Have a drink before you take an aspirin, you might not need it. Jus…



472. The Great Influence Of Vitamin B to the Nervous System By Charlene Nuble
     In order for a person to actually have a healthy well-being, one must always remember to have an adequate daily intake of the prescribed vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that your body needs in order for it to stay healthy and fit.Unfortunately, due to stress and the increasingly fast-paced environment that we’re often subjected to, it’s quite easy to neglect one’s body, most importantly one’s health. It is actually alarming how a lot of people just seem to not actually mind the damage t…



473. Supplements for Hay Fever By Stewart Hare
     Up to 20% of the population suffer from hay fever and it is the most common form of allergy. It is an allergic condition that the immune system triggers in the response to inhaling plant pollens and fungal spores. Studies have still to show why some individual’s immune systems over respond to the inhalation of plant pollen and fungal spores. Studies have shown a rise in people suffering from hay fever in the cities compared to those living in the countryside, so there may be a link to pollutio…



474. Flax Seed Oil Health Benefits By Mindi Haehl
     Good health can be obtained naturallyThere are no shortcuts to good health and it’s definitely no secret that having a healthy lifestyle means eating right. Good health can be attained through natural means. The truth is there are products that can offer great health and a sharp mind. One of these things is a naturally occurring product known as flax seed oil.Flax provides necessary fatty acids and anti-oxidantsThe health benefit of flax seed oil is one that is often overlooked in our busy,…



475. How To Prevent Hypoglycemia By John Mericle M.D.
     Today's tip is on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).Hypoglycemia affects both non-diabetics as well as diabetics.It has been considered an early sign of adult onset diabetes, although I am not completely convinced that this is always true. If you have ever felt weak at the knees, sweaty and somewhat disoriented about two hours after eating something sweet, you probably have had an episode or two of hypoglycemia. It is a very unpleasant feeling and if your blood sugar gets low enough you can get i…



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