Archive for July, 2008

Taking care of the human body is no easy task. There’s a bit more involved than a simple positive attitude. What we eat, for example, can and does have a serious effect on our inside and out. And it’s not just about being overweight. Then there’s the whole fitness thing. Physical activity is required if you really expect to stay strong, healthy and live a fully-functional life. You’ve seen the folks in their 60s, 70s and up who can barely get around. Don’t think that it’s just related to their age, because it’s not. You never see fitness and health nuts struggling during their golden years. This is because they lived right. You don’t have to take it from me. Just get a load of the latest health care article on living smart and doing what it takes to stay fit.

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Americans are the worst when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. It’s as if we’re deprived of the latest health care article or medical updates. We’re totally not! We all know that a poor diet leads to diabetes, certain types of cancer, heart disease, obesity, and high cholesterol. Since we do have the knowledge [...]

The Wonderful World of Vitamins…Part 2

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

The Wonderful World of Vitamins…Part 2 30 June 2008 In Part 1 of this article I discussed the importance of vitamins in our diet and focused primarily on fat-soluable vitamins. Today, I will explore water-soluable vitamins and their importance in our daily diet. Water-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin C, choline, [...]

What Do You Eat on the South Beach Diet Menu?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

The South Beach Diet does not forbid the foods you really enjoy; it just teaches you to eat them in a different manner. This is why it is so successful. For example, if you are a meat eater, you will not be expected to totally cut out …

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Magnesium

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

By Annette R. Karnash, R.N., M.N. Of all the essential minerals necessary to maintain life, magnesium is perhaps the most important for preventing and reversing signs of neural and neuromuscular over-excitement. Magnesium is a key element in stabilizing the nerve cell. Without it, the nerve would be in a constant state of excitement. [...]

The Link Between Obesity and Insomnia

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

(NaturalNews) There is no doubt that Americans are getting fatter. According to the National Institute of Diabetes Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001 – 2004 indicates that approximately two thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and nearly a third of those people [...]

Weight Loss Pills Without Prescripton Assistive Roadmap

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Weight Loss Pills Without Prescripton Assistive Roadmap 1. We eat too much cereal and drink too much apple juice. Both of these foods have too much sugar and can contribute to insulin resistance. Sugar can cause irritability in some people. Juices should be sweetened with fruit juice concentrate or just have natural [...]

Diet Friendly Fast Food-Rxs!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

                                                     Fast Food That’s Diet Friendly!  Earlier, I posted on making your own flavored coffee treats. Unfortunately, the 2 recipes aren’t that diet friendly. Well, I redeem myself with the best fast food choices that are diet-friendly. Enjoy… 1) Burger King- a) Low Carb Whopper Jr. with cheese/ calorie count- 200 b) Low Carb Tendergrill [...]