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751. Diet Helps You Lower Your Blood Pressure By Groshan Fabiola
     People who suffer from high blood pressure should have a healthy diet which can help them lower blood pressure and neutralize the effects of hypertension on their body.The diet involves reducing the salt consume and also eating more fruits, vegetables and non fat or low-fat dairy products, according to a declaration from the American Heart Association (AHA),which affirms that all these elements are important for the persons who need to lower blood pressure.According to statistics, one in four …



752. 1 Free and Simple Step to Boosting Your Energy By Ross Bridgeford
     Breathing Exercise | Boost Your Energy with the Power of BreathTaking ten minutes each day to practice deep, cleansing and energising breathing is something that we should all be doing. Not only does it give incredible health benefits, but it is also free!Deep Breathing and the Lymphatic SystemThere are many benefits that arise from making deep breathing a part of your daily routine, most of which are due to the fact that deep, cleansing breaths give your lymph system a helping hand in clearin…



753. Nutrition Know-how: Seven Simple Ways to Eat Healthier (with Strawberry Orange Sorbet Recipe) By Monique N. Gilbert
     The key to better health is learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy nutrients. The choices we make greatly affect our health. Making a few simple healthy and nutritious changes in our dietary choices can have a profound and positive impact on our health, well-being, energy levels and life span. For instance . . .• Healthy proteins provide the amino acids our bodies require to build and repair lean body mass (like muscles, skin, hair and nails), and are low in saturated fat, c…



754. What To Eat When You Are Sick By Edwin John
     Did you know that the food you eat when you are ill can help your body to recover? Or succumb to the full-blown illness?What foods should you AVOID?And what should you be eating if you have a cold or colitis or cancer?Learn more at: http://www.XTherapist.com about what diets you should be on -- to increase your energy levels, alleviate your pain and speed your recovery.Also find out:* find out what to eat when you're NOT sick.* learn the ideal diet for your body to keep it in good health* find…



755. Benefits of a Variety of Fruits and Vegetables By Jane Oelke
     We know we need to eat a minimum of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables everyday. Actually now, to prevent cancer, 8 to 13 servings per day are recommended. A serving is one cup of raw fruits or vegetables, or ½ cup cooked. At a recent lecture I asked a lunch audience to raise their hand if they had at least one fruit or vegetable already that day. No one in that group raised their hand. This is not uncommon. Our processed and convenience foods contain very few fruits and vegetables.To prevent …



756. Vitamin and Mineral Facts By Tyler Falls
     Vitamins & Minerals are essential to sustain life. Its what keeps us alive and healthy. Among many other things, they help us digest food, burn energy, grow hair, re-build muscel fibers, strenghten cells, and its what keeps our skin smooth. Since our bodies are made out of these certain vitamins and minerals, we need to consume these nutrients daily to replenish our bodys useages.Minerals and vitamins are macronutrients. A macronutrient is something that our body needs in small amounts. This i…



757. What is the Cause? By Dr. Jamie Fettig
     The question most people think they need an answer to is what is the cause of their this or that? Many people pay it lip service, but what is cause really? Going with the bucket analogy, what is the cause of one of the symptoms or diseases not being covered by water, or being expressed? Could it be that water is leaking out of the bucket through the holes? Which hole is the “cause” of the symptoms or disease being expressed? That is kind of a trick question.It is not just one hole that causes …



758. Take Control of Your Health By Dianne Ronnow
     In large part, you’re in control of your health, not your doctor. And taking control of your health doesn’t really depend on whether or not you have medical conditions.Taking control means developing habits and discipline.The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Learn about your health problems and how you can take care of your body. What do the latest studies say? The Internet is an excellent place to research health issues. Sometimes just finding different ways of doi…



759. Whole Grain Cereals By Zach Bashore
     If you`ve been to the grocery store lately you probably have noticed the new trend going on with breakfast cereals. Many of your favorite cereals have switched to whole grain wheat as the main ingredient. Are these cereals good for you or is this just another gimmick used by companies to sell more of their product? I am going to explain some of the positives and negatives associated with the "healthy cereals" you have recently been eating. I am also going to give you some examples of the diffe…



760. Learning About Gold Flax Seed By Mindi Haehl
     The list of benefits goes on and onFlax seed is gaining more and more popularity in the health industry everyday. Although flax seed has been known to exist for hundreds of years, its benefits are becoming more widely known. You can’t go wrong with a naturally grown product that boasts the ability to reduce hypertension and arthritis, raise vitamin D levels in the body, fight against cancer and heart disease, promote fitness and beauty, and retain magnesium, phosphate, and calcium within the…



761. Vegetable of the Month Club By Kathy Ferneau
     We should eat more vegetables. But knowing doesn't translate into doing.So let's keep it simple. How can we get more of those wonderful veggies into our wonderful bodies?Adopt a vegetable of the week or month. Experts say it take us that long to form a habit.Start with an easy vegetable, say the carrot.Consider the carrot's statistics: Carrots are crunchy like potato chips, but without the salt. And you definitely can't "inhale" an entire bag of carrots like you can with chips because carr…



762. How Much Importance Do You Place on Your Skin and Toxins By Alfred Jones
     I am sure that most of you will know that your skin is the largest organ of your body, the skin can absorb chemicals in to your blood stream which in turn, will be distributed through out your body system. Many people assume that your skin is watertight and therefore is a protective cover, well it certainly is a protective cover, but it is unable to keep out chemicals either toxic, or non - toxic. That is why there are such medicinal patches like Hormone Replacement Therapy, or Nicotene patche…



763. You Are What You Eat: Triglycerides and Diet By Greg Post
     I must confess that I am a Steve Martin fan. Like me he studied philosophy in his earlier days. He plays a banjo like I wish I could. And he is funny. In 1987 he was in a movie entitled “Roxanne”. He played a small town fire chief with an enormous nose who fell in love with a beautiful astronomer played by Daryl Hannah. The only problem was she had an eye for a younger fireman with a relatively normal nose. C.D. Bales (Steve Martin), having a poetic command of the English language, agreed to c…



764. Calcium: Are You Getting Your Cs? By Harriet Hodgson
     "Calcium is one of the major dietary deficiencies in children's diets," reports the National Dairy Council. For 9 our of 10 teenage girls in the US aren't getting the calcium they need. Adults may be calcium deficient as well. What's going on?Fact is, we're snacking more today than yesterday. We're getting snacks from vending machines and fast food restaurants. Many kids are choosing soda pop over milk, according to the National Dairy Council, and adults may be doing the same.Adults are d…



765. Powerful Health Weapon Can Increase Your Energy By Patricia Wagner
     By the time you finish reading this article, you'll possess a powerful weapon in your fight against chronic tiredness and other health problems.This potent weapon is not new. It's well known by many health experts.So what is this key resource to help you enjoy better health?It's making your own fresh fruit and vegetable juices. When you juice fruits and vegetables, you make delicious drinks that will contribute to increased energy and enhanced health.Why is juicing so effective?Here's how this…



766. Tips to Avoid Trans Fats Hidden In Food By David Petersen
     Recently, trans fats have risen to the forefront of the nutrition world. It is not uncommon on a regular visit to the grocery store to see a wide range of products advertising themselves as being “trans fat free”. This is helpful information for the regular consumer to help avoid over consumption of trans fats, but what are trans fats, why are they harmful and how does one identify trans fats “hidden” in non-labeled foods? This article aims to help the average consumer understand more about …



767. Improve Your Health With Fiber! By Kim Beardsmore
     Your fiber intake is a critical factor in weight loss and general well-being. Health professionals advise that adults should eat at least 25-35 grams of fiber each day. The current average in western countries such as Australia and the United States is well below the recommended levels. For many people, increasing your fiber intake would very likely lead to improved health outcomes.Check the following chart to see how much fiber you're getting.Food Source - Dietary Fiber Content (grams) Mixe…



768. True Health - Following Your Inner Knowing By Dr. Jamie Fettig
     Your Non-Conscious Mind is 98% of your full power. Over the last couple lessons we taught you how to use your conscious mind to actively create the directions for your non-conscious mind to follow.Your Inner Knowing is about 986,743 times more powerful than your non-conscious mind. The reason being is because this inner knowing has direct access to harness the infinite powers of the universe to produce results. Some people call this your higher self, your God presence within, your inner CEO, y…



769. The Toxic Truth About Artificial Sweeteners By Corie Goodson
     The problem with sugar is that it doesn’t contain any nutrients so when you consume too much you crowd out room for healthier foods. In fact, it is estimated that on average, Americans consume over 200 pounds of refined sugar annually. On the other side of the coin you have artificial sweeteners which are getting more negative press as adverse health effects begin to emerge.What’s the big deal? Well, decades ago it was found that some artificial sweeteners may cause cancer and were taken ou…



770. Gift of Health By Jeanne Perciaccanto
     People want to get the very best they can when purchasing anything.They research all of the alternatives and select what they feel is the best suited for their needs whether a car, washer/dryer or a pet.In selecting a puppy, many follow the same protocol to determine which breed would be the best for their family.They go to the library and take out books about particular breeds. They will call their local Veterinarians and Dog Trainers to ask for suggestions or recommendations on particular a…



771. What Really Happens To The Food You Eat By Edwin John
     After we have eaten a meal -- and often we do this in a hurry, without much chewing, under a lot of stress, or in the presence of negative emotions -- we give no thought to what becomes of our food once it has been swallowed.We have been led to assume that anything put in the mouth automatically gets digested flawlessly, is efficiently absorbed into the body where it nourishes our cells, with the waste products being eliminated completely by the large intestine.This vision of efficiency may ex…



772. Poor Dental Hygiene May Account for Poor Health By Yvonne Takhtalian, C.N.H.P, H.I.
     Bright white teeth and fresh breath does not necessarily mean you have a healthy mouth!  General health is directly related to gum health.  Gum disease has been linked to several medical conditions such as stroke, diabetes, heart attack and worsening lung disease. Healthy gums can reduce a person's biological age by up to 6.4 years. Why? Because studies show that the presence of periodontal diseases, most common in people with tooth loss, actually affects longevity. The best of these studies, …



773. Soy Phytoestrogens and the Art of Propaganda By John Mericle M.D.
     In this newsletter we will discuss the current controversy about soy phytoestrogens. The established literature to date is replete with studies that find soy phytoestrogens beneficial to disease prevention including prevention of breast cancer. There is, however, some current literature coming from a publication know as Nexus Magazine which, for the most part, parrots the "literature" from the Weston A. Price Foundation. I have attempted to present this literature as I have found it.A brief lo…



774. Vegetarian Lifestyle By Gabriel Foster
     Being vegetarian is one of the greatest things in the world. From good health to sufficient energy in your daily life. Eating healthy is one of the easiest ways to ensure both your mood and physical wellbeing remain at their positive peek.Uplift Your MoodIf you have an attack of the blues, try drinking some tea made from walnut. Walnuts are plentiful with the mood boosting chemical serotonin. Brew this wonderful little food in hot water (easier for the body to acquire the serotonin) and drink …



775. Bum Glue - How Refined Foods Stick Up Your Health By Jennifer Jefferies
     Bum Glue is the term I give to describe refined and processed grains. Do you remember at school, we used to make glue out of white flour and water? Remember how it smelled after a few hours and how it set like cement when you used it? Well, that same cement-like action is happening inside your body every time you eat white breads, pasta and rice. And after it has been in there for a while, it becomes foul, sticking to the walls of your bowel and sucking the life out of you. I call it ‘bum glue…



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