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151. Antioxidants and Home Remedies By Charles Silverman N.D.
     Many of the studies and researches done lately focused on the nutrients known as antioxidants. Scientists are beginning to understand the preventing qualities of antioxidants but the average person does not yet understand what antioxidants do or what they are. But you will have the knowledge after reading this newsletter.Understanding the function of antioxidants is not hard and taking advantage of their properties is quite simple. Diseases like Cancer and arteriosclerosis, are unable to advan…



152. Avoiding High Cholesterol Foods By David Saunders
     Cholesterol finds its way into our bodies in two main ways. The first is through our liver, which produces differing amounts of cholesterol in different people, and the second is through our diet.A certain amount of cholesterol is needed by our bodies, but the liver makes all that is required for us. Any cholesterol that we intake through our food, is all extra cholesterol, and should be avoided as far as possible. Thus, what to eat and what not to eat becomes a major concern for people …



153. The Skinny on Salt By Jeremy Likness
     Salt was used long before recorded history began. One of the earliest known writings, the Chinese Png-tzao-kan-mu, mentioned more than 40 types of salt.This work was written over 4700 years ago. Even older settlements have been found around the world with various devices such as pottery used to evaporate water to leave the salt behind. It is speculated by some that major civilizations flourished in arid regions at the edge of vast deserts due to the physiological need for salt.Salt, or sodium …



154. Constipation Cures Exposed! By Edward F. Group III
     If you’re suffering from constipation, you are no doubt looking for some answers to bring relief. Treatments for constipation vary with the type of constipation from which you’re suffering. Most people do not know that they should have 1 bowel movement for each meal they eat. At a minimum people should have two bowel movements daily.If you experience constipation for more than 1 week, you should consult your healthcare provider to determine the cause of your problem. Most people are sufferin…



155. Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil -- Why Is It Different? By Bev Storer
     A flood of scientific evidence about fish oil points to a startling conclusion that taking high-dose fish oils, which are very rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, helps support a healthy heart, a healthy brain, a healthy immune system, healthy joint movement, healthy kidneys and much more.Each grade of fish oil is distinguished from the other by its purity and concentration of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Crude fish oils are the least expensive and most will likely contain some levels of contamin…



156. Ten Secrets to Healthy Traveling By Julia Kalish
     Many people can be very successful in building healthy habits while following a routine. They see and feel the benefits of the program or diet they are following. A major roadblock often occurs when the typical routine they’ve built is disrupted for some reason – company comes to visit, a special event happens at work, or it’s vacation time.Summer is vacation time! Many people are asking, "How can I enjoy my vacation without sabotaging my efforts to eat healthy and feel energized?" Here are te…



157. Optimize Your Diet For Maximum Growth By Kris Bierek
     The best weight training and cardio workouts will do very little if your diet is off. Make sure you have your diet optimized to build quality lean muscle, have the energy to power you through those tough workouts and drop that excess body fat. Try to get at least 25-30 grams of protein at each meal and consume small meals every 3 hours throughout the day for maximum results!Try to focus on lean protein sources (chicken breast, turkey breast, egg whites) whole wheat starchy carbs (whole wheat p…



158. Taking Nutrition Seriously By Ernie Hassell
     The importance of good nutrition is nothing new. Back in 400 B.C., Hippocrates said, "Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food." Today, good nutrition is more important than ever. At least four of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.--heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes--are directly related to way we eat; diet is also implicated in fitness.Until a few years ago, the only athletes who took nutrition seriously were body-builders. Now, nutrition is an integral part of tra…



159. Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle By John Gibb
     Nutrition for a healthy lifestyle can be a large step in maintaining your body’s physical performance and your mind’s well-being. Proper nutrition is often neglected in this day and age, with most people opting for fast food’s convenience and low price. However, there are plenty of foods you can eat that are simple to prepare and low in cost that can help give your body the materials it needs to be in its best working condition.Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is a must. They provide the bod…



160. The Benefits of Iodine By Charlene Nuble
     Initially discovered as a new element in 1811 by Barnard Courtois, knowledge of this substance has come to include the host of benefits it brings to the body as an essential nutrient. For many years, getting enough iodine in the diet naturally was difficult in many geographic regions and remains so for an unfortunately high percentage of the world's population in the developing nations. With the introduction of iodized salt, meeting the daily iodine requirement became nearly effortless and ine…



161. Omega 3 Fatty Acids: What are They, Really? By Ruth Bird
     "The physician who knows only medicine, knows not even medicine." Omega-3s are "fatty acids" that help build other fats in the body. They derive their name from their chemical structure -- the "omega" end of the molecule has its first double bond in the "3" position. Know what that means? Do you really care what that means? Isnt fat just fat?Scientists have found that historically the Eskimos of Greenland have enjoyed exceptional heart health despite a diet very high in fat. After some rese…



162. Don't Overeat on the Holidays By Paul Jerard
     Halloween candy is the unofficial start of holiday eating binges. It’s hard to refuse those few morsels that “trick or treating” children leave behind. No one wants to throw food out, so most people bring the candy to work and spread it around.It’s that time of year again - when all of us could learn a little restraint and still be able to enjoy ourselves at the same time. Please observe, or pass on the following information, to your loved ones, friends, and students. Last year, I lost 10 …



163. Soy Products: Gaining Popularity in Western Culture! By Fabien Ponson
     Citizens of Japan, China and Indonesia have understood the benefits of soy products for years but it is only recently that Western societies have begun to implement soy products as a regular part of their diet. Many Americans are turning to soy products believing that soy beans are a magical product that can lead to healthier life. This interest in health also transcends to using soy wax to create soy candles and other consumer goods. The benefits of soy products are undeniable and include …



164. Monitoring BMI In Children Today Could Lead To Better Health By David Saunders
     In a new study published by the American Heart Association, it is suggested that infants who gain weight rapidly during their first week may be more likely to have weight problems later in life. This study has led to a recommendation to monitor Body Mass Index (BMI) readings in children in an effort to fight obesity through heightened awareness.According to the American Heart Association, about 15% of children are overweight and obese. This measure is up from 5% in the 1980s. Children measurin…



165. South Beach Diet - US vs. World By Lara Cioc
     Diets concern especially Americans as they do have a "national weight problem". So it would only be natural that dieting issues be so over proportioned in the US. Also, "miracle diet recipes" are very popular and make way rapidly into people's minds. This also happened with the South Beach Diet – the diet that will not only allow you get rid of a lot of weight rapidly without starving but will also help you improve your health condition.Being so popular, diets have even gained the power of inf…



166. Are You Lactose Intolerant? By Kim Beardsmore
     Do you know anyone who can't consume milk or milk-based products? The condition is not uncommon and these people are classified as lactose intolerant.Lactose is the main carbohydrate or sugar found in milk, and in varying quantities in dairy products made from milk including yoghurt, ice cream, soft cheeses and butter. Lactose (milk sugar) intolerance results from an inability to digest lactose in the small intestine.Back in the cave-days, the only time a person would ever ingest lactose woul…



167. Ayurvedic Nutrition: Let Your Food Be Your Medicine By Vishnu Dass
     It is ironic how something as obvious as nutrition has become overlooked in the modern health care system, and how in the name of convenience our fast paced society has given way to fast foods, microwaves, quick fix medicines, and eating on the run. Fortunately, there is a growing focus in the important role that nutrition plays in maintaining good health. In Ayurveda, India's ancient science of life, health and longevity, food plays a prominent role in promoting health and is therefore consid…



168. Cherries - A Natural Joint Pain Killer By Andrew LaPointe
     Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules are a nutritious, all-natural alternative for the more than 70 million people in the U.S. who suffer from arthritis and other chronic joint pain. Recent research has shown that tart cherries contain powerful antioxidants that may help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout and also protect the body against cardiovascular disease and inhibit cancer tumors.Researchers believe that the pain relief may not come from a specific antioxidant in cherries, but may c…



169. Calculating Your Calorie Needs By Beverley Brooke
     In order to eat fewer calories than you need, you have to determine how many calories you actually need. Adults can calculate their approximate energy needs using the following formula:A. Body weight multiplied by 12 (for men) or 11 (for women) e.g., 150 lbs. x 12 = 1800B. Activity One third body weight multiplied by the number of hours you don't sleep, typically 16 hours 150 lbs. x 1/3 = 50 x 16 = 800C. Required Calories A + B 1800 + 800 = 2600Thus, we determine that a 150-pound man requires …



170. Common Causes of Indigestion By Stewart Hare
     Common causes of indigestion (Dyspepsia) are too much or too little acid in the stomach, a bacterial or fungal infection, nervous tension, overeating, difficulty in breaking down fatty acids, constipation, over-activity of stomach muscles, wind rising from the stomach, disturbed rhythms and eating food too quickly.Hiatus hernia or too much stomach acid will cause heartburn. Too little hydrochloric acid or digestive enzymes will cause a feeling of indigestion after a meal. A fungal infection or…



171. Healthy Fish Recipe By Linda Jenkinson
     Fish is one of the healthiest meats that you can eat, but most people have no idea how to cook these healthy fish recipes. I am not talking about the frozen fish fillets that can be full of sodium or have other non-healthy breading on them; I am talking about fish such as salmon, tune, or mackerel.Because of the great amount of omega-3 fatty acids these fish contain the American Heath Association recommends that you eat this sort of fish twice a week. These fish can be cooked in an array of wa…



172. That Cookie Might Kill You! By Salkis Re
     Chances are you may have had a food product that contained Trans Fatty Acids. What’s the danger you ask? I ‘m about to share with you just a little of the hidden dangers and certain death that some of the most popular foods you eat can cause.Do you eat foods such as, vegetable shortenings, margarine, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, baked goods, and other processed foods made with Trans Fatty Acids with are hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils? Well if you…



173. Eat Right For A Healthy Life By Shashikant Patwardhan
     Our diet is an essential factor for the formation of our body. It is clearly mentioned in an Ayurvedic classic 'Charak Samhita' that consuming improper diet in improper way is the main cause of 'Disease'.According to 'Charak Samhita -"An appropriate and suitable diet in a disease is equivalent to hundred drugs and any quantity of drug hardly compares to good results in disease without following proper dietetic regimen"Ayurvedic has mentioned following principles for living full span of life wi…



174. Glyconutrients - The Next Household Word? By Jason Carriere
     Glyconutrients are considered by top doctors and scientists as the most important discovery in recent medical history relating to human health and wellness. Glyconutrients, a grouping of eight 'biological' sugars, are found in one nutrient complex called Ambrotose. They are not vitamins, minerals, herbals, homeopathics or enzymes. They are a class all to themselves. Glyconutrient essentially means 'sweet nutrient.' They are supplements derived from nature that have been formulated based on a n…



175. Eating Healthy in a Time-Starved World By Jim Duffy
     Americans are literally running out of time. Achieving a work-life balance, which is still a luxury for tens of millions of working parents, has been overtaken by an even greater demand: a work-life-nutrition balance. Unfortunately, this increasing demand for nutrition has not been accompanied by a useful strategy that enables people to reclaim time from their harried lives.The result of this dilemma has been an additional layer of stress applied on top of an already stressful life. This has f…



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