Cancer Diet - The Important Vitamins by Marilyn Bennett A cancer diet needs particular emphasis on the following vitamins. Vitamin A Role: as an anti-oxidant and important for healing. Natural sources: green and yellow fruits and vegetables, organic animal liver but be careful, a non-organically raised animal's liver could be full of chemicals! Beta-carotene - very important in a cancer diet - from carrots in particular, is converted to Vitamin A by the liver, and is a far safer way to get a really good boost of this vitamin, with no dang ... Low Carb Diet Plan - When More Is Better by Bradley Smith When most people want to lose weight the first thing they usually do is start a diet. And a diet to most people means Author's Biography: Copyright © 2005 Healthy-American.com http://www.healthy-american.com Pick up your free 25 page ebook “Need to Lose 10 Pounds Quick?” Full of tips and tricks to lose weight. Normally $14.95 but your FREE between 5 and 20th November 2005. How To Perform Cardio-Boxing For Super Fitness by Gary Matthews Ever wondered why most sports scientists agree that cardio-boxing is one of the best forms of exercise, well it is because it conditions the total body and provides a complete workout for your cardiovascular and endurance systems. Lets have a look at the benefits: The major benefits of cardio-boxing include: · Increased Stamina · Increased Strength · Increased Speed · Increased Coordination Cardio-boxing also promotes a person’s well being by strengthening their self-discipline and ... How To Stretch for Health by Gary Matthews By the time you finish reading this article I’m sure you will find time to stretch every day. The lack of flexibility in people is now seen to be the major cause of general health problems and sports injury and is also being linked to everything from stress, back pain, and even osteoarthritis. It also means that nagging injuries, especially around your joints take longer to heal. The latest studies show that up to 60 percent of the general population with bad backs and knees have tight hams ... Are Diet Pills the Answer? by Jeff Dedrick There has been a lot of flak with how USA has been flirting with health problems because of obesity. More and more people are getting drowned in the onslaught of fast food and junk foods. Remember the movie Author's Biography: ... Yoga For Relaxation by Ron King People practice yoga for a variety of reasons. Many yoga practitioners are interested in the health benefits that come from regularly performing the routines. Others want a state of harmony between inner and outer self. Still others practice yoga primarily to relax. A State of Harmony The profound relaxation available through yoga includes a state of clarity of mind, and of harmony with and understanding of the world. If such a state of relaxation is your goal, you will need to use most o ... Hydration and Athletic Performance by Colleen Palati Water is crucial to our survival. Because our body is made up of 60% water, it is important to be aware of our body’s need for hydration. Our body needs water for the following functions: * It acts as solvents for nutrients. * It aids in digestion and absorption. * It transports materials throughout the body. * It eliminates toxins and waste products. * It regulates body temperature. * It is used for energy production. There is not one system in the entire body that does not depend ... Healthy Fast Food...Is it Possible? by Colleen Palati In our busy lives, many of us find ourselves in the drive-thru choosing our meals from a fast food menu rather than carefully planned, home-cooked meals. If you are one of these people, you will enjoy this article… especially if you are trying to lose weight! If you're trying to shed those extra pounds, one question remains. How can I survive extra value meals and greasy foods? Is healthy fast food even possible? A recent study published in Shape magazine by nutritionalists at the Center f ... The Times, They Are a'Changin'! by Colleen Palati Just like the times are changing, the rules and recommendations of dieting are changing, too. In order to stop the nation’s ever growing obesity levels, the Food and Nutrition Board has released new guidelines for fats, proteins, carbohydrates and more. The new recommendations, as well as the old, are as follows: Fats Old recommendation: Limit fat intake to less than 30% of calories. New recommendation: The Food and Nutrition Board recommends keeping your fat intake under 35%, but learn ... The Wonderful World of Vitamins...Part 1 by Colleen Palati Vitamins are vital if we are to achieve maximum health and weight loss. An understanding of vitamins and their function in our bodies can help us to improve our health and supplement our diet. Vitamins are only needed in relatively small amounts. However a deficiency or an abundance of even one vitamin can make us sick. A vitamin is an organic substance or chemical found in food that is absolutely necessary for normal growth, health, and bodily functions. Vitamins help the body to resist infe ... The Wonderful World of Vitamins...Part 2 by Colleen Palati 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, biotin and the seven B vitamins dissolve in water and cannot be stored in the body for extended periods of time. Any excess water-soluable vitamins are excreted in urine. The following are descriptions of water-soluable vitamins: ... Exercise Personalities: What's Your Type? by Colleen Palati Exercise. You know how it goes. You have an epiphany and make up your mind that this time you are going to stick with an exercise program. The first week goes great…so does the second. Then the third week blues kick in and by week 4 that motivation you felt in the beginning has moved to the couch. We have all been there. Just recently, researchers have found that people are much more successful in sticking to an exercise regime if it matches their personalities. To stay motivated, you should ... Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Natural Way by Colleen Palati If you have ever had an anxiety attack or suspect that you may suffer from a general anxiety disorder, this information will be quite helpful to you. 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with general anxiety disorders, including panic disorders, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorders. Another 35 million people with anxiety suffer mild to moderate symptoms. On average, 70% of all people with a general anxiety disorder will consult with more than 10 physicians before the cause of their ... Holistic Health: Understanding Holistic Health by Colleen Palati Every thought and emotion affects your health. A holistic health approach encompasses treating the whole person… the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Traditional cultures have known for thousands of years that these aspects are intimately connected. Every food we eat, every thought entertain, every emotion we feel and every interaction we experience impacts overall health. Many blame their health problems on genetics, a virus, toxins in the air, and stress. While these factors can contribute ... Antacids: The Truth About Antacids by Colleen Palati Antacids. I'm sure you know of someone who suffers from heartburn on a regular basis and takes antacids like they're candy. It might even be you. Most people think the answers to all their stomach problems can be resolved by taking over-the-counter antacids. In reality, their digestive problems typically stem from low stomach acid, very few digestive enzymes, and huge meals that were not chewed well enough. These meals cause food to sit in the digestive tract longer than they should. As a res ... 10 Proven Tips to Make Heartburn Disappear by Colleen Palati In our last newsletter, we discussed heartburn and its harmful effect on the body. Armed with that knowledge, we can now put into practice 10 tips for heartburn relief! My husband has terrible heartburn. In fact, he's the one who pops antacids like they're candy. Over the past couple of weeks I have encouraged him to try these tips…and you know what? They've worked! I hope these tips help you or someone you love find heartburn relief and kick this health problem we call heartburn. 1 ... Evaluating Our Portion Size: Are We Eating Too Much? by Colleen Palati The obesity rate in America continues to rise and the years go by. Between our fast paced culture and all the wonderful foods that are so easily at our fingertips, it is no wonder that obesity is climbing. According to the USDA, we as a culture are gaining weight because of a lack of portion control. A recent article in Fitness magazine reported that Americans are eating 150 more calories per day than we were 20 years ago. That adds up to an extra 15 pounds per person per year. Changing our ... Have No Fear of Summer: Weight Loss Help for Success! by Colleen Palati Summer will be coming again soon. It'll be time for beach parties, pool parties, outdoor picnics, and vacations. It's a great time for you to be outside and enjoy your life. Do you feel anxious about the coming season due to some extra pounds? Need some realistic help on safe weight loss? If so, I would like to share with you some of the weight loss tips that helped me. Of course everybody has different personalities, genetic makeups, and lifestyles that make each of us special and unique. ... Definition of types of modern farming. by Peanut Smythe Defining Farming Terms In the past few years the way we eat and live our lives has become a extremely important topic, there has been massive scares with such things such as CJD and issues with factory farming. However there are so many terms thrown around about farming now a days it is hard to keep up with what it all means.Before the 1950’s, Author's Biography: Go to http://www.farmingbooksandvideos.com/ for all your books and dvd ... Is Your Fat Being Threatened by Gary Matthews What if I told you that fat is a major contributor to the increasing problem of obesity in the world today. It’s stored in the fat cells of the body. The number of fat cells is estimated to be around 50 billion for the average person. It can be up to 100 billion for the obese person. Fat cells are like storage tanks of energy to be used for later use. It has been shown that obese people who binge eat may stimulate baby fat cells to sprout to increase the number of fat cells they have. ... Eat Out and Lose Weight -- 25 Easy & Healthy Tips for Dining Out by Denis Bailey Diners have become more health-conscious the last few years, and now want healthy choices whether eating at home or at their favorite restaurants. Luckily, the restaurant industry has been quick to accommodate the demand, so you'll find you have many options to Author's Biography: ... OCD - Dont Look Back in ANGER by Kacy Carr How is it that an OCD sufferer can never leave a room or walk through a door without looking back? Why do we fight the urge to look back? Well let me tell you? It is because we find ourselves going back to fluff up the cushions, god only knows how many times the doors are checked to see if they are locked before retiring to bed, that trickle of glistening water on the draining board needs to be wiped. No matter how tired we are someone has to straighten the rug or dust the television. What ... Alternative Sweeteners for Sugar Free Desserts by Denis Bailey Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you crave sweet desserts? Have you ever felt like a sugar addict? Most desserts are packed full of sugar, and yet there is plenty of evidence that sugary desserts are not healthy foods. You may decide to cut your sugar intake for a number of reasons: - To eat a more natural diet - sugar is a highly processed food, and our hunter gatherer ancestors did not evolve to eat such a concentrated source of 'empty calories'. - To assist in the control of your blood ... 5 Diet Plan Saving Tips ! by James Jordan It’s nine thirty at night and you have followed your new diet plan perfectly to a tee all day. A pizza advertisement comes on the commercial break of your favorite show and you notice it is close to your next mealtime. Up to the kitchen you go to eat your next meal. When in the fridge pulling out your nicely prepared diet plan meal, you notice some left over Fettuccini Alfredo your wife or roommate brought home. Sure looks good you think as you catch a little bit of saliva about to drip o ... What is asbestos? by Jeff Lakie Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance that is mined from the ground and woven into fibrous material. Asbestos, by its very nature, it heat resistant and it does not conduct heat very well, either. So at one time that made it perfect for all kinds of industrial and manufacturing applications. Unfortunately, if we are exposed to a lot of asbestos over a long period of time, it can build up in our lungs. This causes asbestosis, which is an inoperable disease that increases in severity. Eve ... |
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