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Lose Weight On Your Upper Thighs And Feel Good In Shorts Again!

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:35:00 +0000

Lose Weight On Your Upper Thighs And Feel Good In Shorts Again! by: Todd Stempowski ( http://www.articlecity.com/articles/health/article_12455.shtml ) Have you checked your thighs and felt depressed? Do they jiggle while you walk? Do you have saddle-bags or wobbly inner thighs which rub together? Upper leg fat can be a concern for lots of women and men. It can contribute to obesity, help to make our jeans fit oddly, and stop us from ever pulling on some shorts. It is also a stubborn kind of fat, and shedding it may be a very long and disheartening process. However it does not need to be. To get rid of thigh fat once and for all, take this advice to heart: Lower Your Body Fat Percentage Sadly, spot reduction is really a health and fitness myth. Short of liposuction, that's an unpleasant and often temporary solution, there is no way to get rid of fat from a single area of your body without removing it from the rest of your body. To reduce the amount of fat in your upper thighs, you will have to lessen your overall body fat percentage. The old-fashioned way is still the best: Consume less food, move more. Cardiovascular and weight training will help you get leaner, more solid thighs (as well as everything else). Have you any idea just how much of your weight derives from fat, and just how much stems from muscle? If not, you need to use calipers or an electronic body fat calculator to find out. If you require guidance, talk with an expert in nutrition, fitness instructor, or your medical provider. Get a minimum of one hour of aerobic exercise 3 to 5 times each week. Do 15 - 30 minutes of weight training every second day. You will begin to notice results quickly, and the more time you stick with it, the slimmer your upper thighs are going to be. Physical Exercises That Target the Thighs Our thighs are a big muscle group. After you drop the excess padding around the upper thighs, you will want to have sculpted muscles to show off. You can obtain those toned thighs and legs by carrying out certain exercises that concentrate on the region. Thigh exercises that don't call for extra equipment include squats, wall sits, and lunges. You can perform these every second day until eventually you reach muscle fatigue (shaky legs). Walking or running down and up the stairway is another surperb way to develop your thighs. Losing Leg Fat at the Gym Nearly all physical fitness centers have a multitude of machines that will tone the thighs. Leg presses and leg curls are great choices, along with any sort of machine that requires you to climb steps or pedal. For added firming, find machines that work the abductor muscles (outer thighs) and also the adductor muscles (inner thighs). This equipment looks similar to the ThighMaster device, and they work really well. Toning Your Thighs The Whole Day Long Naturally, you will not need a gym - or even a break from your normal routine - to build toned thighs. You can actually sculpt your upper thighs and legs while you run errands, drive around, and perhaps whilst you work at your desk. Whilst sitting or standing, clench your thighs and butt as hard as you can. This is a popular method to sculpt and strengthen the butt, but it would also give your thighs a good workout. Walk longer distances than required by parking the car farther away from your destination. Or run errands on foot when it's possible to. Walk up the stairs as opposed to the elevator or escalator. Every little bit helps. You can even find special thigh-toning workout routines that you can do while you work. The ThighMaster and comparable devices fit in between your knees when you sit, so they really are convenient to use just about anywhere. You can even order online for small exercise bikes that fit below your desk. Pedal as you work to get rid of upper leg fat fast!

Is fish oil harmful to your health??

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Is Fish Oil Harmful to Your Health and Well Being?
by: Laurel Cohen

Why would anyone ask, “Is fish oil harmful to people?” It’s probably due to worries about contaminants like mercury or PCBs.

Mercury is a hazardous heavy metal and the reason that it is not a good idea to feed your kids too much canned tuna. There have been instances of people suffering from symptoms of mercury poison as a result of eating too much fish, although there are no known instances of mercury poisoning caused by taking a supplement.

PCBs are chemicals that were used by a great many industries for many years until they were finally banned. Although the banned occurred decades ago, the chemicals are still persistent in the environment.

Both types of contaminants tend to accumulate up the food chain, meaning that larger species contain a higher concentration than their smaller counterparts. For example, tuna filets would contain a higher concentration than tiny anchovies.

Certain large species like sharks should be avoided entirely. Certain other species should be avoided because of the environmental impact of overfishing. That brings up a completely different question.

Is fish oil harmful to the environment? In most cases, the answer is “no”.

The catch is not used exclusively for the supplement industry. The oils are byproducts of fishmeal production. Fishmeal is used primarily as feed for animals and aquaculture. It differs from the similar hydrolysate product in that the oils have been removed.

What happens to the oils? They go to the supplement industry or they are discarded. So, there’s no need to worry about contributing to the depletion of a population by taking the supplement, as long as you choose the right brand.

There is one company that has been accused of taking too many menhaden out of the Chesapeake Bay. The company’s name was also mentioned in a recent lawsuit issued by the state of California, because the supplements contain high concentrations of PCBs, high enough to cause birth defects and other health problems.

Is fish oil harmful when it contains high levels of PCBs? It certainly might be. The State of California is suing because at levels found in the tested brands, PCBs can cause cancer.

Companies can and should have each batch tested for PCBs and other contaminants. But, the US does not require testing. So, most companies do not go to the added expense.

So, is fish oil harmful to people or the environment? Could it cause the depletion of some of our finned friends? The answer depends solely on the manufacturer.

If you buy from an ethical company, which tests regularly for contaminants, then there is no need to worry about any of this. If you buy a store brand or something that is “on sale”, then you have to be worried.

The nutrients found in this supplement are very important to human health. The most affordable way to include the nutrients in your daily diet is through supplementation. But, the wrong brand could do more harm than good.

Now you know why people ask, “Is fish oil harmful?” Learn how to select a good brand.

About The Author
Laurel Cohen is a strong advocate of natural health in all its forms: skin care, supplementation, and farm fresh foods. She enjoys introducing people to the best natural products she can find and uses herself daily.

Visit her site http://www.omega-3-for-health.com to learn about the omega 3 fish oils Laurel uses daily for optimal health.
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Healthy Gourmet

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:31:00 +0000

Dear Health-Conscious Reader,

It seems every time you open a newspaper, turn on the TV or browse the Internet, you hear about a new discovery proving that the healthy foods we eat can prevent disease and slow aging.

But you don’t have to look much further to find the dark side of the story – the rates of obesity and diet-related diseases are skyrocketing. Click Here to learn more!

What’s more, these illnesses – which were once incorrectly associated with age – are affecting people younger and younger. In fact, some children are even beginning to exhibit signs of heart disease!

Take a moment to consider the following statistics:

* A hundred years ago diabetes affected less than 0.01% of the U.S. population. Today, nearly 27% percent of the population has diabetes or pre-diabetes. And new cases have increased 90% in the last 10 years!

* In 1930 about 3,000 people in the U.S. died of heart disease. By 2005 heart attack and stroke killed 795,670 people. While our population grew 144%, the number of deaths due to heart disease rose 26,422%

* A hundred years ago, cancer was responsible for only 3% of all deaths. Today, cancer is responsible for more than 20% of deaths in the U.S.

But these numbers are more than just statistics on a page…

Nearly every disease that plagues modern man begins with what is on our plate. Most people are digging their own graves with a knife and fork.

But this DOES NOT have to happen. And it certainly does not have to happen to you and those you love.

You can change the course of your life and chart the course of your health with a few simple choices and a handful of easy changes.

You can lose weight effortlessly. You can prevent disease in your body. You can reverse the symptoms of disease that may already be there. You can feel GREAT and have abundant energy!

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500+ healthy chinese recipes

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0000

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Age-Defying Fitness Plan

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:16:00 +0000

Age-Defying Fitness Plan

By Emily Taggart

Have you seen those ads claiming that using such and such a product will stop aging? Of course, these claims are ludicrous, since the aging process lasts throughout our entire lives. But with the right fitness plan, it's definitely possible to look and feel younger. Though we may be unable to stop the hands of time, we can certainly slow them down! Here are some tips for a 40+ fitness plan that helps to defy your age:

1. Have a positive attitude

Studies have shown that this is one of the most crucial factors in one's ability to achieve success in a diet and fitness program. It becomes particularly true as we age. Our schedules get more hectic, our metabolism slows down-and basically the sedentary couch-potato lifestyle becomes all-too-easy. So once we reach middle age, half the battle is simply starting a fitness program. But once we do that, the benefits are tremendous. You'll look and feel like a million bucks!

2. Perform a self-assessment

Before you create a fitness plan, it's crucial to determine exactly where you're at-fitness wise. Be perfectly honest, since failing to do so would only affect your personal fitness goals. The self-assessment should pinpoint exactly where your fitness level is. Of course, the key will be to take action based on your assessment, in order to strengthen your weaknesses. Make sure to include the following components in your assessment:

?balance

?flexibility

?posture

?stamina

?strength

3. Focus on your weaknesses

Based on your self-assessment, you should create a plan that concentrates on improving your weaknesses. Do you have a posture problem due to an oversized breadbasket? Do you want to improve your upper-body or lower-body strength? Do you get winded easily when climbing stairs? To make your fitness plan most effective, make sure to focus on your weak spots. There's really no point in focusing on areas that are already your forte.

4. Do exercises that are appropriate for your age

This isn't to say that you should do "wimpy" exercises, due to your age. But it's important to keep in mind that when we become older, our bodies aren't what they used to be. So it's crucial for your fitness plan to include those exercises that are challenging-but not overly strenuous. One option is to include simpler variations of difficult exercises. This will ensure that you get a quality workout, while lowering the risk of injury.

5. Take it slowly at first

Once we reach middle age, many of us haven't worked out for years or maybe even decades. So it's crucial to start out slowly, and then gradually add time, reps, sets, and weight to your workouts. Yes, when you first start out it's natural to be excited about shedding weight and burning fat. But remember that your body will need time to adjust to your exercising.

So there you have it. These tips can help you to create the perfect age-defying fitness plan. Although you can't actually become younger, you can look and feel like you are!

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The politics of pain management

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:29:00 +0000

The politics of pain management
By John Scott

Doctors make a general distinction between acute pain from an injury that's going to heal or disease that's going to be cured, and chronic pain where you will be forced to deal with pain over a long period of time. So, for acute pain, all you need is a few pills and patience while the pain slowly fades away. Chronic pain should have a different approach but, for the following reasons, doctors prefer the pill bottle. If you look at the way the US healthcare service is organized, the basic motivation is making a profit. Because most patients carry some insurance, the strategy for doctors is to see as many patients in the day as possible so they can maximize the bill presented to the insurers for payment. In the good old days, a caring physician would take the time to get to know the patient and understand his or her needs. Now it's straight to the business of writing out a prescription and calling for the next patient. Very few doctors ever take the time to investigate the underlying causes of the pain and find the best treatments because this takes time and time is money. Of course, the patients with the top-of-the-line insurance plans are covered. And the wealthy can afford to pay their own way to the best treatment. But the average citizen is on a conveyor belt to the fastest and easiest treatment which, by some strange coincidence, just happens to be a drug.

Why a coincidence? Because all the ads you see on television and in the newspapers and magazines, are paid for by the pharmaceutical industry. The corporations making the drugs are using hard-selling techniques to reinforce your dependence on pills as the primary form of treatment. That way, you go into your doctor's clinic with the brand names of the relevant drugs on your lips. You are brainwashed into thinking the use of drugs should be the first response to all your problems. Why is this a problem? Because it's turning the US into a country of addicts. Worse, as people continue to use many of the drugs, their tolerance increases and the effectiveness of the drugs declines. According to the National Centers for Health Statistics, approximately 75 million people in the US suffer some degree of chronic pain, i.e. pain giving them a poor quality of life. Agreeing, the American Pain Foundation offers a simple comparison. If you count up all the people who have cancer, strokes and heart disease every year, only a million or so die every year, but the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals and clinics devote vast amounts of time and money to offering treatments. Because there's not the same amount of money to be made out of people suffering chronic pain, you are offered second-best service.

This is a political problem and, so far, there's no sign the reform bills going through the House and Congress will deal with this. It all comes down to the priorities of how limited money is to be spent. On the one hand, you can be offered painkillers on a take-it-or-leave it basis. This is not so bad. Tramadol is an excellent drug and gives consistent relief from moderate to severe pain. Or you can be offered access to proper diagnosis and treatment. While we wait for a revolution, buy tramadol and find some relief from the pain of your condition.

John Scott is always ready to share his professional point of view on a topic. To see what John Scott has written about other things visit http://www.tramadolshoppingguide.com/politics.html.

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noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:46:00 +0000

Strip That Fat

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:42:00 +0000

Tired of the Endless Loop of Yo-Yo Diets? Here is Why Your Last Diet Didn’t Work
"Strip That Fat and End The Vicious Cycle Once and For All"
Hey there frustrated dieter!
If you are like most, you are getting tired of endless dieting regimes with little or no results. The average person spends a great deal of time and money dieting throughout their lives, but for what? MOST DIETS SIMPLY DO NOT WORK!

This is not fair to you! You deserve to lose weight and we are about to reveal a diet that will lead you to the body, health, and happiness that you have be looking for.

You deserve to strip any unwanted fat from your body and look and feel the way you have always wanted. The name of our system is Strip That Fat, because that is exactly what happens when you use it. You can strip any unwanted fat from your body which will actually help your body and organs function better. It will also help you regain the healthy glow and that happiness back into your life. Less fat will give you more energy, a more clear mind, and actually increase happiness!

Before we go any further, we want to let you know that our goal is NOT to belittle you, rather guide and support your weight loss. If we get a little harsh along the way, please understand that your health is in our best interest. Sometimes it takes the harsh truth and the “facts” to get this through.

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Fat Burning Furnace the weight loss miracle

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Why Haven't more men and women who struggle to lose weight been told these facts??

Diets Don't Work...

You WON'T lose fat or look your best by just eating low carb, low fat diets, or low calorie diets. The truth is, fat loss comes down to eating in a way that's right for you. You're going to discover an easy way to trick your body into burning more by eating more with these delicious foods that satisfy your hunger cravings...

Cardio Doesn't Work...

Long cardio or aerobic workouts several days a week are the WORST WAY to burn fat. You're going to almost triple your fat loss and fitness results by exercising in the complete OPPOSITE manner for 45 minutes a WEEK with no cardio at all...

Crunches & Situps Don't Burn Belly Fat...

1000's of crunches, sit ups, or those crappy infomercial abs gizmos WILL NOT burn your belly fat or give you a flatter stomach and certainly not six pack abs. You're going to burn belly fat 5 times faster by using certain full body exercises that don't actually target your abs at all...

Late Night Eating Is A Myth...

Going to bed hungry is actually one of the WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO. You're going to discover you can boost the super powerful fat loss hormones in your body by eating the right type of tasty little dish an hour or so before you go to sleep...

The 'Fat Burning Zone' Is A Mistake...

The "fat burning zone" you see on most cardio machines is actually the LAST THING you want to follow to burn the most body fat. You're going to burn fat and calories for up to 3 days like we do with a VERY DIFFERENT kind of quick and simple workout...

'Toning' Your Muscles Doesn't Work...

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noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:31:00 +0000

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Amazing Guarana Seed

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:50:00 +0000

Amazing Guarana Seed
By Anne Harvester

Guarana Seed has been in common knowledge for quite some time, since the seventeen century, and for good reason. It also goes by the common names of Guarana bread and Brazilia coke. The name of Guarana Seed comes from the Portuguese word guarana, and this popular herb may offer some interesting health benefits, including a boost to energy levels.

Guarana Seed comes from the Paullina cupana plant, which is a vining plant that is native to Brazil, and found commonly in the Amazon basin. The plant is part of the botanical family that includes maples, yet this plant is a vine. The fruit varies in color from red to brown, and is produced from the clusters of ivory-colored flowers. The Guarana Seed, which is black in color and found inside the fruit, is fairly large as seeds go, about the size of a coffee bean.

People of the Guarani culture in Brazil use Brazilian guarana to create a tea. They remove the shells from the seeds and wash them. After this, the seeds are ground into a fine Guarana seed powder, which they use to knead the ground Guarana seed powder into a dough-like substance that is rolled into cylinder shapes. These cylinders of Guarana seed powder are grated, and the gratings put into a cup, and hot water is poured over. Sugar is often added as well.

Paullina cupana is commonly used in energy drinks in South America. This is due to the chemical guaranine found in Guarana Seed, which offers an effect similar to caffeine found in coffee or tea. According to a 1993 report in Pharmaceutical Biology, Guarana contains twice the caffeine found in coffee beans. It is also commonly used as an herbal tea and an ingredient in certain soft drinks. It may also help to improve memory and alertness. It may offer antioxidant and antibacterial qualities. Studies with mice have shown it may help to reduce fat cells as well.

Some common sense should be used if you are considering Guarana Seed. As when drinking too much coffee can give some people jitters, the same effect can happen from overconsumption of guarana.

Because the Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the efficacy of Guarana seed powder, you should not take it for the purpose of diagnosing, treating, curing or preventing any disease. If you believe yourself to have a medical problem, you should contact a health care provider right away.

If you wish to buy guarana, you can easily go online for a bulk herbs merchant, who can offer the Guarana Seed you seek.

In this article Anne Harvester writes about Guarana Seed

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The Combination Bariatric Bypass Surgery

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:48:00 +0000

The Combination Bariatric Bypass Surgery
By Wally Singer

This surgery restricts the size of the stomach and reconstructs the intestines so food will be digested differently. The purpose is to do two things. First, the person will not be able to eat as much food because their stomach will be much smaller. Then, whenever they do eat, their food is digested differently so a lot of the calories will be passed through the body so the person does not gain as much weight as they normally would through the foods that they eat..

Typically, this type of surgery is performed by first stapling off a large part of the stomach in order to create a pouch that the food will go to. Then, once the food enters that pouch, it travels to the lower part of the jejunum. This allows for lower amounts of calories to be absorbed by the body, thus allowing for weight loss.

This is the most popular procedure, but that does not mean it is without risk. Because food goes straight to the lower part of the jejunum, vitamins do as well. Iron and calcium levels have to be checked because it is easy to develop a deficiency after undergoing this surgery.

Malnutrition can also occur, so many patients keep regular appointments with their doctors in order to ensure that they are healthy. They can also then make adjustments as ordered by their doctors.

Patients can see great results with this surgery. Patients who stick to the plan and work hard can see tremendous weight loss. It is important for patients to understand the risks and benefits so they can make an informed decision in regards to their choice of weight loss surgery.

To learn more about Roux-en-Y surgery or Lap-Band surgery, visit a bariatric surgery office in the East Bay Area for a personalized consultation with a skilled surgeon.

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A Proven Combination of Herbs For a better sex life

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:32:00 +0000

A Hard Erection - A Proven Combination of Herbs For a Stiffer, Thicker Erection Quickly!
By kelly Price

If you want a hard erection quickly and naturally the enclosed combination of herbs will give you one without the need to take synthetic drugs so, you get a stiffer, thicker erection naturally just like nature intended. Let's take a look at the herbs and how they work.

Before we look at the herbs lets look at some common reasons for erectile dysfunction and low libido.

The key area upon which a hard erection is based is strong blood flow to and into the sex organs. You not only need strong blood circulation to the pelvic region, you also need to secrete plenty of the key sex hormone - nitric oxide.

Nitric oxide is the key to any erection and you won't get one unless you produce enough it's vital! It plays the key role of relaxing and widening the blood vessels which lead to the penis and allowing the extra blood in to form a stiff, thick erection.

For sex drive and stamina, you need testosterone and as levels drop with age it's a common cause of erection problems. You need to be able to focus on sex and low body energy, stress, anxiety and worry can all cause libido to fall.

If you want to cure the above problems you can, by taking natural sex pills which contain a variety of herbs which contain nutrients that are not present in your everyday diet. The best herbal sex pills will have the herbs below in them - lets take a look at what they do.

Cnidium

This herb has recently become popular due to the fact that it has been discovered that not only does it increase nitric oxide secretion, it also inhibits PDE5 which is a major cause of erection problems. It also helps to pump an increased flow of blood to the pelvic region and to all areas of the body, making it a great herb for sexual health and general wellness.

Horny Goat Weed

This herb plays a key role in reducing stress and boosting energy which leads to more sexual stamina and also increases both testosterone and nitric oxide production.

Cistanche Bark

Cistanche Bark is a tonic herb which increases the blood circulation all around the body and to the pelvic region. Cistanche has a reputation for increasing energy and increasing sexual staying power and is taken for both the treatment of impotence and premature ejaculation in men.

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus is an excellent circulatory system tonic and can help build muscle and strength, as well as reduce muscle recovery time and this is due to its ability to dramatically increase testosterone levels in the body. In addition, the herb contains protodioscin which is known to increase sex drive and staying power, so you can last longer in bed.

Mucuna Pruriens Extract

This herb contains significant amounts of l-dopa which is converted to dopamine which stimulates the release of testosterone. The herb is also effective because both L-dopa and dopamine are also effective inhibitors of prolactin and rather surprisingly, high concentrations of prolacatin are thought to be in some way responsible, for up to 70% of all erection failures.

Herbs for Sexual Health and Wellness

The herbs above will all work to give you a hard erection, more staying power, more libido and as an extras bonus, they will improve your overall level of health at the same time. The herbs above are found in all the best herbal sex pills so you can get all the nutrients in one single serving.

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noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:45:00 +0000

Tips For A Healthy Diet

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:37:00 +0000

Tips For A Healthy Diet
By Razvan Jr

Most people consider that eating healthy is all about strict nutrition philosophies that recommend people to stay very thin, eating almost nothing. You might give this statement a second thought. A healthy diet is about feeling great, with extra energy all by learning how to deal with the nutrition basics which are crucial for a healthy life. It is highly recommended to choose the types of food that improve your overall health and avoid at all costs the types of foods that raise the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and other illnesses.

We will continue this article by presenting the most important tips about healthy eating:

1. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains – as these are foods that are high in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Also, these are low fat and free of cholesterol foods. All of them must be fresh in order to maintain the above mentioned characteristics.

2. Eat enough calories but do not exaggerate – the average recommended daily amount is 2,000 calories but this greatly depends on sex, weight, height as well as physical activity.

3. Drink plenty of water – as you should know by now, 75% of our bodies are made from water so it is a vital part of a healthy diet. The water helps “flush” our entire system, especially the bladder and the kidneys of toxins and waste products.

4. Keep the food portions on a moderate level – especially the foods that contain a high level of calories. We recommend that you don’t supersize any food.

5. Eat a large palette of foods – by eating healthy you have the possibility to expand your range of choices regarding food, like vegetables, fruits, grain – who knows, you might even start to like eating them.

6. Limit the amount of sugary, salty and refined-grain foods – sugar is abundant in a wide variety of foods. In just a year, only one daily 12-ounce can of soda (160 calories) can increase your weight by 16 pounds. This says a lot.

7. Don’t get paranoid – with other words, you can still eat your favorite sweets as well as fried foods but keep them on a moderate level.

8. Sports! – a very healthy diet will improve your energy and at the same time reduce the risk of many diseases. By adding physical activity, you will be in top shape in no time.

9. Take things nice and slow – developing all new food habits is way easier if you take one food group at a time. No need to rush.

10. Eat early and often – by having a healthy breakfast you can jumpstart your metabolism and eating the majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off.

All things considered, eating healthy isn’t rocket science and at the same time it doesn’t impose tremendous efforts, take things nice and easy and you will develop and maintain a very healthy living style.

Kim C. runs www.dinnerselect.com where visitors can access dinner ideas for the entire family.

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Street Drug Names – Why All Parents Should Know Them

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:17:00 +0000

Street Drug Names – Why All Parents Should Know Them
By Gloria MacTaggart

Statistics show it takes an average of six months for parents to find out their kids are taking drugs. This might give you the impression that parents aren’t paying attention but there’s another problem they’re up against – and resolving it might well keep some kids out of serious trouble. What is that problem? Terminology.

When you hear your teenage or young-adult son or daughter talking to a friend on the phone, or in person, you would be alarmed if you heard ‘methamphetamine,’ ‘heroin,’ or ‘cocaine.’

But would your reaction be the same if they were discussing ‘Christmas tree,’ ‘cinnamon,’ ‘Cristina,’ or ‘lemon drop’? Not likely. Those words fit into normal conversations. You hear them frequently. Maybe Christmas tree wouldn’t make sense mid August but even then it wouldn’t send you into a panic.

What do those words mean in drug parlance? They are just a few of the 135 (or so) street names for methamphetamine.

For heroin, the street names number about 400. Words you might overhear in conversations about heroin could include ‘balloon,’ ‘Bart Simpson,’ ‘Big Harry,’ “bulldog,’ and ‘channel swimmer.’ What would you think if you heard someone described as a channel swimmer? Would you think they inject heroin?

No. You’d think they were a great swimmer, someone you’d probably like your son or daughter to hang out with. Could they really be any safer than when they’re hanging out with such an obviously accomplished athlete?

When someone’s discussing cocaine, you might hear ‘Angie,’ ‘Batman,’ ‘Bernie,’ ‘Blizzard’ or ‘aspirin.’ If you heard ‘Blizzard’ you’d probably think the kids were meeting up at the Dairy Queen for their famous Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Blizzard dessert. ‘Aspirin’ is likely to make you ask your kid if they have a headache.

Cocaine, by the way, has almost as many street names as heroin – about 370.

Some of the names are for methamphetamine, heroin or cocaine alone; others represent combinations of those drugs with others.

Do you have to memorize 900 words or so (and that’s just for those three drugs)? Well, it wouldn’t be the worst thing you could do. When it comes to kids and drugs, better safe than sorry. If you’re interested, you can find comprehensive lists on the Whitehouse Drug Policy (that’s .gov) site.

If you want to understand anything, or anyone, you have to understand the terminology being used or the language they’re speaking. The more you apply that principal, the more you’ll understand your kids’ lives. And it may even prevent them from ending up in an addiction treatment center.

Gloria MacTaggart is a freelance writer that contributes articles on health.

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Weight loss 4idiots

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Weight Loss Facts:

Low Fat Foods DON'T WORK.

You cannot lose weight using Low Fat Diets. Low fat foods have been popular for more than 15 years, but yet our society is getting more overweight as each year passes. This fact alone should tell you that eating a purely low fat menu is not the answer to losing weight.

Low Calorie Diets DON'T WORK.

You won't lose weight using a Low Calorie Dieting Plan either. In fact, eating low calories is the worst thing that you can do to your body, since that will only slow down your body's fat burning engine and ruin all chances of losing weight (low calorie diets may allow a few pounds of weight loss for the first few days, but then after that all weight loss comes to a halt --- known as a dieting plateau). You can never get slim by starving yourself.

Low Carb Plans DON'T WORK.

You'll probably find it extremely difficult to get slim using a Low Carb Dieting Plan. Low carb diets have recently become popular over the last couple years, but the problem with low carb menus is that they are too strict and TOO HARD TO FOLLOW for average people. Low carb menus tend to rob your body of too much energy (carbohydrates) and make it nearly impossible to remain on the program for very long. This is why so many dieters find it difficult to follow a strict low carbohydrate menu.

What about Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig Dieting Plans?

Weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers (and Jenny Craig) usually involve slower dieting progress over a longer period of time, since such programs generally promise only 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week. Also, programs such as Jenny Craig usually involve buying special meals and/or dietary supplements during the initial phases of the program. While some people may like these types of dietary programs, we prefer a dieting plan which focuses on faster weight loss, such as the Accelerated Fat Burning Program shown below...
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Are You Suffering from Night Eating Syndrome?

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:08:00 +0000

Are You Suffering from Night Eating Syndrome?
By Nick Mutt

Night eating syndrome, also known as night eating disorder can affect people of all ages and sexes; however it affects young women more than men. People suffering from this sleep related eating disorder have experiences of recurrent eating episodes while asleep, without being aware that they are actually doing it. It is considered in medical term as a parasomnia.

People suffering from this disorder are not conscious during such episodes. The food consumed during the disorder periods are most likely to be high-fat, high-sugar food that people usually avoid when they’re awake. This eating disorder might happen most of the time that it would show significant gain in your weight.

Midnight binges and nocturnal sleep related eating disorder all are variations of this syndrome. Many obese night eaters reported that they believed their tendency to snack at night preceded their weight gain. People with this disorder typically wake up between one and four times each night and snack on about 300 calories worth of food. They are sleep deprived as a result, or feel frustrated that they can’t control their cravings. They are typically conscious of their eating habits. In contrast, people with other types of night eating problem will snack while sleep walking and are often unaware of their behavior. Approximately 1.5% of the population has night eating syndrome but the condition has been found in up to 15% of the people who are obese. In non-obese night eaters this syndrome leads to weight gain and obesity after a while.

Americans have this bad habit of midnight binges. They get up all of a sudden in the night from their sleep, venture straight into the kitchen, open the fridge and start eating whatever is there in it – bread, cakes, fruits, cold drinks, soda, chicken, turkey, chips. After this midnight binge they are back to sleep. After sometime again they march to the kitchen and repeat the eating.

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What are the Benefits of Fiber Foods in the Diet?

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:11:00 +0000

What are the Benefits of Fiber Foods in the Diet?
By Nick Mutt

Fiber foods have a number of health benefits and consuming them in plenty can help you in several ways. Fiber aids in preventing constipation and improves digestive system. Foods rich in fiber can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and they thus decrease the risk of heart attacks. They can also help to lose weight. Dietary fibers can prevent or treat intestinal diseases and cancers. They also help in treatment of diabetes. Fiber foods play an important role in natural colon cleansing. They help in flushing out the toxic matter from the colon.

Fibers are easy to get, as many foods contain abundance of fiber. Dietary fibers are that part of the plant that your body can’t digest. Your body need vegetable or plant fiber. It is of various varieties and is found more in unrefined and raw foods. Overcooking destroys fibers. There are two main types of fibers: soluble and non-soluble. Both play different but important roles in promoting health.

Soluble fibers include pectin, gums, and mucilage. These form gel-like substances in the intestine and are useful in preventing and treating heart diseases and in controlling diabetes and hypoglycemia. Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, barley, grams, lentils, carrots, green peas, cauliflower, pears; non-soluble fibers include hemi-cellulose, cellulose lignin, add bulk to the stool and speed elimination. They help to prevent and/or treat intestinal disorders such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome and possibly cancers of the colon, prostate, breast, ovaries. Good sources of non-soluble fibers are wheat, corn, bran, whole wheat breads, beans, nuts, seeds, popcorn, fruits and vegetables.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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Statement from the American Diabetes Association on President Obama's Executive Order Regarding Stem Cell Research

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:03:00 +0000

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Alexandria, VA (March 9, 2009) — The American Diabetes Association applauds President Obama for issuing an Executive Order that will advance stem cell research by lifting existing restrictions on the use of embryonic stem cells, while maintaining strict ethical guidelines.

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Knowledge and understanding about diabetes

noreply@blogger.com (jtabell) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:32:00 +0000

Knowledge and understanding about diabetes.
By Jim Andrews

On account of metabolic disorder when your body stop producing or using insulin then it is known as diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that does the work of converting sugar, food and starches into energy. For healthy lifestyle body is required to maintain optimum level of blood glucose with the combination of insulin and glucagon. For producing energy glucagon hormone releases glucose from liver to the blood streams. Few common symptoms of diabetes include continuous feeling of hunger and thirst, drowsiness, quick exhaustion and weight loss. Most common symptom of diabetes is slow healing of wounds and possible anaemia.

Diet schedule and type of food you are taking daily play prime role in controlling diabetes. Overeating leading to obesity is one of the main causes of this disease. You should avoid taking more than required quantity of sugar as it is greatly responsible for this disease in people. Sometimes is can also be on account of hereditary factors. Food containing high sugar like cookies, ice cream, some soft drinks and sweets are very harmful for diabetic people. If you are suffering from diabetes then you should keep yourself away from taking white sugar. If you have any other disease then being it a diabetic can aggravate this problem.

Following are given some tips which can assist you to keep diabetes under control-

• Include low calorie and low fat food in your diet.

• Take more and more quantity of raw vegetables and herbs so as to enhance production of insulin.

• Take complete care of yourself and do not injure yourself as healing can take time. It can even be worse if not healed properly at time.

• Diabetes can affect eye vision, so take required care of eyes.

• Practice yoga regularly.

• Do regular exercise and you can also indulge in common exercises like swimming, jogging, walking and cycling as it can assist you in controlling diabetes.

• Avoid indulging in day-time sleeping habit

Diabetes is not such a disease which can’t be cured. If you take proper care of your diet and lifestyle then you can easily manage diabetes.

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