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Body Mass Index Table (BMI Table)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:41:00 +0000

Body Mass Index – Need a BMI table for a reference? Below picture is a Body Mass Index Table that also known as BMI Table.

Detox Diets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Diet Tips - As its name implies, a detox diet is a dietary method that aims to flush out toxins from the body to maintain optimal bodily functions. Detox diets are generally not considered as slimming diets because the only way for this type of diet to be effective without damaging a person's health is by implementing it as a short-term regimen.
A detox diet consists of one or two of the following elements: fasting or increased intake of liquids to induce the frequency of urination or bowel movement, increased intake of high-fiber foods like vegetables and fruits, limiting the intake of alcohol and processed foods, and taking herbal supplements to aid in the detoxification.
Poor food and lifestyle choices will result in toxins or bad elements depositing themselves in the body. A detox diet will help flush these deposits out to maintain a healthy body. Detox diets often result in clearer skin, regular bowel movements, improved digestion and energy and even metal clarity. Detoxification must not be abused or implemented for long periods because the body needs many kinds of nutrients to function properly. Also, not everyone can undergo detox diets because some people with certain medical conditions cannot drastically alter their food intake. Detox diets are also not recommended for pregnant women and children because of their nutritional requirements.

Body Mass Index Also Known as BMI

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:36:00 +0000

BMI - Developed in time between between 1830 and 1850 by Adolphe Quetelet, the Quetelet Index more popularly known as the Body Mass Index (BMI) is an effective way to determine the amount of fat in the body and whether the amount measured already poses a health risk to the individual.
The BMI is computed using a person's height and weight. To get your Body Mass Index, divide you weight in kilograms by the square of your height. The optimal Body Mass Index is from 18.5 to 25 while a BMI of over 30 indicates that a person is obese. An individual with BMI of 25 to 29.99 is considered overweight. Those with a rating over 40 are defined as morbidly obese. A person with BMI Over 15 but less than 18 is considered underweight while a person with BMI rating lower than 15 is considered to be already in 'starvation'. People suffering from Anorexia or other eating disorders have dangerously low BMI.

Since there are diseases associated with being overweight, the higher the BMI, the higher a person's medical risk. However, BMI should not be used as the only method for measuring body fat, as the Qutelet method does not take into consideration bone structure, muscle mass, bone mass, fitness levels and other factors that affect a person's body fat level.

Clinical Trials Method of Treatment for Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:51:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - Research studies of the latest drugs and therapies against many types of cancer are continuously being conducted. This type of research requires human volunteers to test the safety and effectiveness of new therapies. Volunteers must meet the criteria of each study to participate.

Biologic or Targeted Therapy Method of Treatment for Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:48:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - Biologic therapy is a term for drugs that target characteristics of cancerous tumors. Some types of targeted therapies work by blocking the biological processes of tumors that allow tumors to thrive and grow. Other types of therapies cut off the blood supply to the tumor, causing it to basically starve and die because of a lack of blood.

Targeted therapy is used in select types of cancer and is not available for everyone. It is given in conjunction with other cancer treatments.

Binge Eating

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:50:00 +0000

Eating Disorder - Binge eating is an eating disorder characterized by the total lack of control with food intake. This means that the subject consumes excessive amounts of food in one sitting, often until he experiences physical discomfort.
Binge eaters are often overweight or obese and have a hard time losing weight although there are people who suffer from this condition who are able to maintain their normal weights. Binge eating is considered a psychiatric disorder but it is still unknown what causes it. Binge eaters are aware of the amount of food they eat, are often embarrassed about their eating habits and yet are unable to control their binge-eating episodes. They usually become depressed, feel guilty or disgusted after a binge-eating episode. Some binge eaters also suffer from Bulimia Nervosa.
Binge eating is as much a health risk as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Since binge eaters have no control over the amount and kinds of food they consume, often consuming too much of the unhealthy things, they are largely malnourished. Binge eaters have a high-risk of acquiring diabetes, heart diseases, and even certain cancers.
It is recommended that binge eaters consult with qualified medical professionals that can help them undergo cognitive-behavioral therapy, monitor personal binge eating triggers and modify eating habits.

Radiation Therapy Method of Treatment for Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:44:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - Radiation therapy uses certain types of energy to shrink tumors or eliminate cancer cells. It works by damaging a cancer cell's DNA, making it unable to multiply. Cancer cells are highly sensitive to radiation and typically die when treated. Nearby healthy cells can be damaged as well, but are resilient and are able to fully recover.
Radiation therapy may be given alone, along with chemotherapy, and/or with surgery. The decision to combine radiation therapy with other types of treatment depends on the stage of cancer and other factors.

Chemotherapy Method of Treatment for Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:41:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses of drugs to eliminate cancer cells. Unlike surgery, chemotherapy affects the entire body, not just a specific part. It works by targeting rapidly multiplying cancer cells. Unfortunately, other types of cells in our bodies also multiply at high rates, like hair follicle cells and the cells that line our stomachs. This is why chemo can cause side effects like hair loss and an upset stomach.
Chemotherapy is most commonly given by pill or intravenously (IV), but can be given in other ways. A single type of chemotherapy, or a combination of drugs, may be prescribed for a specific length of time. Like surgery, chemotherapy can be prescribed alone, in conjunction with radiation therapy or biologic therapy.

Surgery Method of Treatment for Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:39:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - Surgery can be used to prevent, treat, stage (determine how advanced the cancer is), and diagnose cancer. In relation to cancer treatment, surgery is done to remove tumors or as much of the cancerous tissue as possible. It is often performed in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

For those whose cancer is not treatable, palliative surgery may be an option to relieve pain that may be caused by the cancer. Palliative surgery is not intended to treat or cure the cancer, or even to prolong life, but more to lessen discomfort.

Cancer Prevention

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:35:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - Most people don't realize that cancer is preventable in many cases. Learning what causes cancer and what the risk factors are is the first step in cancer prevention. Many cancer risk factors can be avoided, thus reducing the likelihood of developing cancer. Of course, some cancer risks like genetics cannot be avoided.
Smoking is the most significant cancer risk factor that we can reduce. It is responsible for not only lung cancer, but many other types of cancer. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to quit smoking or never start. As soon as you quit, and it's never too late, your body reaps the benefits of being tobacco-free.

Calories Management for Slimming and Losing Weight

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:30:00 +0000

Weight Loss - Weight watchers often watch what they eat. Since unburned calories turn into fat, the only way to lose weight is to burn more calories that you consume. The recommended calorie intake varies for every person but the idea is to get as much nutrients as possible and to maintain an optimal energy level without excessive calorie intake.
The ideal calorie intake depends largely on the physical activities that a person engages in. Remember that food serves as the body's fuel. People who lead inactive lifestyles require lower calories than those who are athletic or lead active lifestyles.
If you want to lose weight, you need to take in fewer calories than your body has been accustomed to. To lose 1 lb. in 7 days, you must lower your calorie intake by about 500 calories per day.
It should be easy to measure calorie intake since nutritional information is already available on the packaging and food labels of food sold in the stores. There is also information on the Internet, from books and magazines regarding the calorie content of most foods.
Generally, the body's metabolism rate lowers with age and to maintain your ideal weight, you must lower your daily calorie intake by 10% annually beginning the age of 25. Since this may be difficult to follow, the best way is still to increase your physical activity.

Treatment of Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:33:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - There are four standard methods of treatment for cancer: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy/biologic therapy. When initially diagnosed with cancer, a cancer specialist (called an oncologist) will provide the patient with cancer treatment options. He or she will recommend the best treatment plan based on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, and other important factors like age and general health.
Ultimately, it is the patient who makes the treatment decisions based on doctor's recommendations, possible second opinions, and other information gathered from qualified professionals.

How Does Cancer Spread to Other Parts of the Body?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:31:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - The cells within malignant tumors have the ability to invade neighboring tissues and organs, thus spreading the disease. It is also possible for cancerous cells to break free from the tumor site and enter the bloodstream, spreading the disease to other organs. This process of spreading is called metastasis.
When cancer has metastasized and has affected other areas of the body, the disease is still referred to the organ of origination. For example, if cervical cancer spreads to the lungs, it is still called cervical cancer, not lung cancer.
Although most cancers develop and spread this way - via an organ - blood cancer like leukemia do not. They affect the blood and the organs that form blood and then invade nearby tissues.

Eating For Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:01:00 +0000

Weight Loss - Carbohydrates provide the body with energy. They contain 4 kilocalories per gram and because carbohydrates are easier to digest than protein or fat, they are the most energy-efficient body fuel.

While carbohydrates contain lower calories than fat, which contains 9 kilocalories per gram, unburned carbohydrates are still stored in the body as fat. This is why many diet programs recommend the reduction of carbohydrates intake. Since most overweight individuals lead inactive lifestyles, they are unable to burn the excess calories they get from too much carbohydrate in their diets.
Carbohydrates are split in to two classifications: Simple and Complex.
Complex carbohydrates like potatoes, squash, pasta and breads, because they contain fiber and starch, take longer to digest and therefore are not easily dispensed to the body as glucose.
Simple carbohydrates like table sugar or fruits are great sources of quick energy but too much of these simple sugars, when they come in low-fiber diets, may also lead to health problems.
The healthier option is to take high-fiber carbohydrates because high-fiber diets are known to lower the incidence of high-cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Still even with high-fiber, carbohydrates must be taken in moderation because aside from them, most meals contain other energy sources like protein and fat.

How Does Cancer Develop?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:20:00 +0000

Cancer Treatment - The organs in our body are made up of cells. Cells divide and multiply as the body needs them. When these cells continue multiplying when the body doesn't need them, the result is a mass or growth, also called a tumor.
These growths are considered either benign or malignant. Benign is considered non-cancerous and malignant is cancerous. Benign tumors rarely are life threatening and do not spread to other parts of the body. They can often be removed.

Malignant tumors, however, often invade nearby tissue and organs, spreading the disease.

Atkins Diet : High Protein, Low Carbohydrate Diets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:50:00 +0000

Diet Tips - One of the most popular weight-loss methods is the low-carbohydrate diet. Since this method only requires the reduction of carbohydrates in the diet and still allows the dieter to partake in full meals, it will not leave you starving. The most popular low-carbohydrate diet is the one developed by Dr. Robert Atkins. The Atkins Diet or Atkins, developed in the 1960s is still acknowledged as an effective slimming program today.
The Atkins has four phases. The first phase or the induction phase will require the dieter to closely monitor his carbohydrates intake as only a maximum of 20 grams of carbohydrates per day is allowed. Any alcoholic beverages or drinks containing caffeine are also prohibited. Although the dieter is allowed to take most meats and other foods during this time, he will experience the highest weight-loss during this period.
After two weeks, the dieter may move to the Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL) phase where an additional 5 grams may be added to the daily carbohydrates target every week. It is recommended that the dieter stick to this phase until he reaches within 10 pounds of his ideal weight. Dr. Atkins has created a ladder that the dieter may follow regarding the right kind of foods to include in the diet during this phase.
The Pre-maintenance phase allows the dieter to add 10 net grams to his daily intake target per week until he finds the ideal carbohydrates intake that will allow him to lose less than one pound per week or to keep a stable energy level without weight-gain.

The maintenance phase is intended for keeping the carbohydrates intake to the optimum level for energy-efficiency and preventing weight gain. The first three phases should have embedded good eating habits to the dieter. Healthier food choices are emphasized in this phase.

Bulimia Nervosa Eating Disorder

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:42:00 +0000

Eating Disorder - For information about Bulimia Nervosa please see Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorder.

Anorexia Nervosa Eating Disorder

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:27:00 +0000

Eating Disorder - Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that is often associated with excessive weight loss and a distortion of the body image. People who suffer from Anorexia often feel they are overweight when in fact they are grossly underweight. The distorted body image results to an obsessive desire to be thin and relentless dieting and fitness regimens. More than a physiological disorder, Anorexia Nervosa involves psychological, neurobiological and sociological components.

People with Anorexia Nervosa often maintain less than 85% of their ideal body weight and are in a state of denial when it comes to the seriousness of their physical condition. They will claim the lack of hunger for their frail bodies and will continue to try to lose weight. Some people in really bad conditions will resist treatment and will continue to exercise excessively. Anorexia Nervosa, when untreated, may result to clinical depression and low self-esteem. Worse, the condition can lead to serious physical diseases due to the lack of essential nutrients the body needs to function properly and the deterioration of the internal organs brought about by malnutrition, exhaustion and physical abuse. Extreme cases have resulted in vital body systems shutting down leading to death.
Because people suffering from anorexia may be suffering from some form of psychological or neurobiological imbalance, more feeding does not cure the Anorectic. The client must undergo medical diagnosis to completely understand the factors that lead to the disease.

Slimming Information Resource

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:01:00 +0000

Health Life - This weblog offers free and unbiased information about healthy life, weight loss, fitness regimens, slimming diets, slimming guidance, and just about any kind of information you need to help you get the kind of body you want and want.
Consider this weblog as your ultimate online slimming guide. Bookmark this weblog because from now on, this slimming weblog is the only place you'll ever need to visit for information regarding weight loss and getting that slim and perfect body.
Remember, slimming diets don't always have to leave you hungry or leave your pockets drained. Also, losing the unwanted pounds can take between a few days to a couple of months. We are listing numerous diets and slimming programs available to suit every dieter's requirements. It contains the various options and alternatives so you can choose the right program that you can stick to and will give you excellent results.
Weight loss is a personal matter you must deal with. This slimming weblog will be your partner in facing the host of challenges that lies ahead. I want you to be slim. I want you to have that gorgeous body and of course, I want you to be happy. I am glad you visited this website because I am here to change your life for the better beginning today. Lose the fat and reveal the true you.
The information given in No Perfect Body is intended only as a resource to healthy life, weight loss, and slimming. I do not offer medical advice. If you suffer from, or think you suffer from any kind of a medical condition or eating disorder, you must consult your doctor before starting any kind of slimming, weight loss, or exercise course.

Slimming and Weight Loss Exercise

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:41:00 +0000

Weight Loss - To boost up your ego, I would love to tell you that unwanted pounds, puffy arms, double chins, plump midsections and heavy thighs are just fine. But the matter is about how you feel about yourself and how you think the others perceive you. Unfortunately they have serious health implications and could even shorten your life.

I know your goal is just to get into a pair of jeans that a couple of sizes smaller. I know you want to exude the kind of confidence that only a person with a fit and toned body can. I know you want to be healthy so you can enjoy the fullest of life. But I also know that losing weight and keeping the unwanted pounds off are the hardest things regular people have to deal with.

There are numerous diets and slimming exercise programs that are available for you to follow. Losing weight often entails following one or several specific and effective methods. It involves tremendous discipline, but I believe the key is in choosing the right method for your personality and lifestyle. With the right diet, you can definitely lose weight!

Lose inches off your waist, thighs and other problem areas. Lose those unwanted pounds that continue to weigh you down physically and emotionally. The earlier you start your diet, the faster you'll fit into that perfect pair of jeans. Get that slim and sexy body by beginning that right diet program today!

If you suffer from, or think you suffer from any kind of a medical condition or eating disorder, you must consult your doctor before starting any kind of slimming exercise, weight loss exercise, or exercise course. (Sourced from this source)

No Body Has a Perfect Body

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:37:00 +0000

No body has a perfect body. Just see all pictures in this blog. You'll see no perfect body. So why still a shame with your own body. Grow your hearth and cheer up your life.

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