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701. White Sun - Vegetarianism By Teow Aun Chew
     Vegetarianism is being initiated by the Sages in China and India since time immemorial to prohibit the infliction of cruelties upon fellow animate beings. It is the very basic in the cultivation of compassion and love among all sentient beings. Today, with adequate evidential materials which involve men from all walks of life and traditions, vegetarianism is acknowledged all over the world, as essential diet to promote not only health consciousness but also moralities as the principality of li…



702. True Culprits of High Cholesterol By Deb Bromley
     What if I told you tap water and homogenized milk may be two of the biggest culprits in skyrocketing rates of high cholesterol? Cholesterol is actually being produced by our own bodies all of the time as a natural mechanism to combat oxidation when our bodies are diseased. Therefore, if we are not well, our cholesterol levels are likely to be higher regardless of what we eat that contains cholesterol. Having too low of a cholesterol level is just as bad as having too high.Avoiding eggs and oth…



703. Eating For Success: Breakfast For The Busy Corporate By Jennifer Jefferies
     The first place that we cut corners when we are busy or stressed is our eating and in particular our breakfast. The food you eat forms the very building blocks of your body, but most of us have lost sight of the fact that food is fuel and that the purpose of eating is to provide our bodies with the tools they need for energy, functioning, building and maintenance. We eat for a variety of different reasons, none of which relate to the idea of providing our bodies with quality fuel. We eat unco…



704. Artificial Sweeteners - Are They Safe? By Frank Keller
     To research the health risks Sweet ‘N Low and other artificial sweeteners I examined both sides of the story. There seems to be no neutral position on any of these sweeteners.Sugar has become the #2 dietary concerns, following only fat content.There are 3 general reasons for using artificial sweeteners; weight loss, dental hygiene, and for diabetics. Just like almost everything in life used in moderation there seems to be few health affects.The reduction in calories comes from the lower quanti…



705. Grains That Cause Illness By Rudy Silva
     Eating grain products - breads, cakes, cereals - have long been consider a healthy choice. If you look at the RDA recommendations, grains, at the bottom of the pyramid, are what you should be eating the most of to maintain a healthy body.The RDA's recommendations do not consider any food to be harmful for you. You must remember that the RDA's recommendations come from a government agency and indicating a particular food could be harmful to your health could financially affect that industry. Th…



706. Minimum Health or Maximum Health? That is the Question! By Nick A. James
     Picture yourself in one of the following scenarios.You're cruising along in your new car by the ocean or in the mountains near the ski lodge, or just a leisurely drive through a beautiful forest or in the country. You stop and smell the fresh air you hear the scenic sounds. You are at peace.You're relaxing on the patio of your new home - you see the mountains or lake in the distance. Your friends are over as you barbecue in your new back yard. Everyone loves your new home. Or you're out on the…



707. Distilled Water - Frequently Asked Questions By Ross Bridgeford
     1. What is distilled water?Distilled water is quite simply water that has been heated up to boiling point so that it evaporates. It then rises in the distiller unit and condenses – turning back into water but minus all of the toxin and impurities behind. Using a distiller rids the water of any bacteria, viruses, cysts, heavy metals, radionuclides, organics, inorganics, and particulates.It is no different from the process seen in the hydrologic cycle when the water on the earth is heated by …



708. Free List of Fat Burning Foods By Gary Gresham
     This free list of fat burning foods will help you make the right choices to burn off more fat than you ingest by eating them. The fat burning secret to losing weight is to eat and drink until you are full and satisfied, choosing foods that burn more calories than you consume. This helps your body burn up the excessive stored fat.This free list of fat burning foods contains mostly fruit and vegetables and if you compare it to other lists you will notice a definite trend. If you eat these fat…



709. Many Health Benefits of Green Tea By Gerald Meyer
     As you may know, the benefits of green tea are abundant and far-reaching. Green tea is used by many to lose weight, improve cardiovascular condition, or simply as a preventative health measure. Bottom line, studies show that those who drink green tea enjoy a longer, healthier life. The general benefits of green tea may include: Lowers total cholesterol and LDL (bad)-cholesterol levels Increases HDL (good)-cholesterol levels Reduces blood pressure Lowers blood sugar Acts as "blood thinner" …



710. The Non-Diet Diet By Deborah Martin
     Diets don't work. If they did the U.S. of A. would be the thinnest, trimmest nation in the world, with over 40 million Americans spending billions each year on weight loss products. In fact, the opposite is true. The Center for Disease Control claims that at least 65% of adults are overweight or obese. With the growing list of woes associated with obesity, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, the weight problem in America has become a serious concern. Yet we continue to …



711. The History of Ambrotose® Complex By Jason Carriere
     Ambrotose® - the Nutritional Alphabet of the "Sweet Language of Life"The story begins with Aloe Vera. The discovery of Ambrotose® really dates back to the 1980's. Dr. Bill McAnalley, research pharmacologist, was determined to identify the active component in Aloe Vera. After many years, and extensive documentation, he did, indeed, discover the element in Aloe Vera associated with the health-promoting properties historically ascribed to its use. The active ingredient was a carbohydrate with man…



712. Unchaining Yourself from an Unhealthy Food Addiction By Jim Duffy
     The cry of “I have no willpower!” often emerges from the consumers who jokingly surrender to their lack of will when it comes to eating something clearly unhealthy. However, scientific nutritional research has identified that something much more serious – much more dangerous – is often at work here. For many people, what they perceive as a harmless lack of willpower is actually an addiction an addiction to chemicals that the brain secretes in response to stimulation by certain foods, such as c…



713. The Benefits of Healthy Eating By Mila Sidman
     These are questions we have to ask ourselves… because after all We already know all the benefits of eating healthy foods. We've read it in books, seen it on TV, and been told by our friends.The problem is we've become too accustomed to our lifestyles. It's easy to order a take away or to ignore the exercise bike collecting dust in the corner, and why walk when driving is so much easier?It's a vicious cycle and one we seem to be passing on to the next generation. Why is Ronald McDonald is m…



714. There is No Miracle Cure for Arthritis, but Improving Your Diet can Help By Simon Chobod
     Arthritis - if you suffer from this illness, I don't have to tell you how bad it is. If you don't suffer from it yet, keep reading - I want to make sure you will do everything in your power to prevent yourself from getting it.The name arthritis, translated from the Greek (yes, they already were its early sufferers), means joint inflammation. We have many joints in our body, and when they move, they need lubrication (just like the oil in our cars smoothes the engines action). Our body dispenses…



715. Debunking the Myth About Bottled Water: Is It Really Safer for Your Kids? By Kori Puckett
     When you actually sit down and think about it, bottled water companies do something really peculiar. They sell a product freely available to every man, woman, and child in every home - water. And they sell it very, very successfully.Bottled water in America comprises a multi-billion dollar industry and growing. In fact, it’s the fastest growing segment of the beverage industry. And why is that?Bottled water advertising gives many people the impression that it's safer for them and their k…



716. Lifestyle Wellness By Lori Clinch
     LIFESTYLE WELLNESS = An Adventure of Health + Vitality!Not a strong wind, nor a surge of pressure, nor a fit of passion, nor anything, can throw you off when your body, mind and spirit are in perfect balance. -Unknown'WELLNESS'....what does this word mean to you? What are the images, thoughts that come to mind? Perhaps you relate it to one or several of the following dimensions:Physical Dimension: a state of being free from illness, being in good health, feeling "well", practicing good healt…



717. Five Tips From An Italian On A Mediterranean Diet By Constance Weygandt
     Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in my family, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had a natural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasis on fresh produce and meat, that I am partial to today. One of my grandmothers used to take me to the chicken store to pick out a chicken. Yes, the chicken was still clucking and running around. Today, although I no longer visit the chicken store to get the freshest poultry available, there are still some va…



718. The Balancing Act of Omega Fatty Acids By Greg Post
     Generally it can be said that most of us do not get a good balance of essential fatty acids in our diet. Perhaps this does not sound like late breaking news. However most of what we consider news does not directly impact our lives. An earthquake half way around the world will make the headlines. But in reality most of us are insulated from its effects. Essential fatty acids on the other hand will never make a reporter’s career. However, many of us are affected by these little buggers more than…



719. Seven Day Menu for a Hyperactive Child By Stewart Hare
     The seven-day menu that I have devised is based on Doctor Ben Feingold findings that aspirin containing food, preservative, artificial food colourings and flavours, salt and sugar lead to hyperactivities in children.Aspirin is the name of the drug acetylsalicylic acid and some foods contain salicylates, Doctor Ben Feingold found that by removing foods that contain salicylates from hyperactive children’s diets, their hyperactive condition improved. Foods that contain salicylates are almonds, ap…



720. Healthy Nutrition for Children By John Gibb
     When growing up, it’s important to have healthy nutrition for children. Since their bodies are in a state of constant growth, a lack of vitamins and minerals can result in poor growth processes and problems later in life. It is important for your child to eat a variety of healthy foods, balance the food they eat with regular physical activity, and choose a diet with the right nutrients.For instance, a child’s growing body requires high levels of calcium and iron, sometimes even more than adult…



721. Fiber in a Nutshell? By Constance Weygandt
     There are numerous diets out there that guarantee that they are the ones that will work. We all know who and what they are. There is the no carb, low carb, carb and low fat, grapefruit, and soup diets, to name a few. While I believe that each of these diets can work for certain individuals in the short term, research shows that crash diets don’t work. Over the long term, these diets are not sustainable. After returning to normal eating patterns the average person not only gains the weight back…



722. Change Your Diet and Eat the Mediterranean Way By Dave Saunders
     Are you studying the principals behind a better diet? Mediterranean food diets are increasing in popularity because they are not based on popularized fads but rather a model which comes from literally thousands of years of use. The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of the Mediterranean area, particularly Italy, Greece, and Spain. Understanding how the Mediterranean Diet differs from the typical American diet can help us to improve our eating habits and enjoy im…



723. Omega 3 Benefits and Best Omega 3 Sources By Olinda Rola
     Omega 3 benefits are wide-ranging and proven by clinical studies. Understanding the best Omega 3 sources means you can include more of these healthy foods in your daily meal planning. From heart health to depression treatment to pregnancy health, Omega 3 benefits are too good to ignore if you are interested in health.What are Omega 3's and what are the best Omega 3 sources? The Omega 3 essesential fatty acids (EFA's) are polyunsaturated fats or the so-called "good fats". These desirable fa…



724. Missing Link to the Immune System By Zach Thompson
     For decades science has been looking for the answers to our health problems in proteins and fats. Carbohydrates have long been overlooked - thought just to be energy or calories and play no other significant role.But recent science has found eight super carbohydrates that are essential for the production and proper function of glycoproteins. Glycoproteins or GPs are the communication mechanism the cells use for everything from cell differentiation in embryonic development to distinguishing hea…



725. The Cholesterol Myth By Lori Wilton
     Cholesterol. What images come to mind when you see this word? Is it positive or negative? Is it health, or is it heart disease?If what came to mind was negative, as something to avoid, and heart disease, then the pharmaceutical companies food industries have been successful in getting you to believe a fabricated myth!According to George V. Mann, M.D., professor of Medicine and Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University, “Saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet are not the cause of coronary heart …



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