March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin B17, or laetrile, is called the anti-cancer vitamin. It is an alternative treatment for cancer. Vitamin B17 works to reduce tumors and prevent metastasis or the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body. It kills cancer…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight loss involves lifestyle changes that can sometimes be difficult, and Jenny Craig is a weight loss program that focuses on changing eating habits for the long term. Programs like Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and NutriSystem have many similarities–they…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Chlorella and spirulina both are touted as protein-rich superfoods that are rich in a variety of nutrients. Supplementing with either of these algae may boost the immune system and help people ward off a variety of health conditions. However,…
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Domestic violence often occurs between a man and a woman, with women usually being the victims. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women. Most people think of abusive relationships as physically…
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Overview Paying attention to personal hygiene prevents the spread of disease in the most effective way. In America, the standard for personal hygiene is bathe daily and use deodorants to prevent body odor. However, personal hygiene consists of more than…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Men and women require the same basic vitamins and minerals in their diets, but due to lifestyle and different physiological factors, the amounts they require often differs. Men tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables than women, and they also…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Brewer’s yeast is derived from a type of fungus known as saccharomyces cerevisiae. Used in the brewing industry, it’s also taken as a nutritional supplement in powder, capsule or tablet form to provide chromium, selenium and B-complex vitamins. Although relatively…
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March 29, 2015 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly known for their heart-healthy benefits. If you would like to incorporate more Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, try consuming low mercury fish, like wild caught salmon or light canned tuna, into your diet…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview It’s entirely normal and healthy for women to gain some weight during pregnancy. Most women want to lose the pregnancy weight as soon as possible after having their baby. Though breast feeding burns extra calories and can help a…
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If you’re looking into new ways to get your cardiovascular exercise, there are few alternatives that offer as much variety as Zumba Fitness. Zumba is a dance-based workout featuring world music and rhythmic Latin moves. Zumba also combines traditional exercise…
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Overview Aging may be a normal part of the life cycle, but many people fight its inevitable signs every step of the way. One of the newest ways to fight aging is through the use of creams, lotions, serums, soaps,…
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Isoflavones, found abundantly in soy products, reportedly have many health benefits, including protection against breast and prostate cancer, menopausal symptoms, heart disease and osteoporosis. However, much controversy surrounds consumption of high levels of isoflavones, as the efficacy and safety of…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Grape seed oil comes from the grapes that are used to make wine. Therefore, a lot of vineyards also produce grape seed oil, which means a large amount of grape seed oil comes from the same regions that produce…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Choose your vitamins wisely because purchasing a cheap vitamin only results in poor quality nutrients and contain fillers. Fillers are toxic, synthetic additives used to bind the composition of a vitamin. Toxic additives, such as cellulose and gelatin, are commonly…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Walking down the aisles in a grocery store can overwhelm a shopper looking for healthy nutrition bars. Numerous brands use a variety of flavors in marketing their bars as “healthy.” But truly healthy nutrition bars must be made from organic…
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Most headaches people experience are tension headaches, which can usually be easily treated with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. However roughly 1 in 10 headache sufferers get migraine headaches, which are more difficult to treat, according to statistics at the Health Resources…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a variety of winter squash also known as a noodle squash or vegetable spaghetti. The ripe fruit may be white, yellow or orange in color and the flesh is white to orange in color….
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March 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
All carbohydrates are not created equal. There are simple carbs, which digest very quickly, and complex carbs, which take longer to digest. According to the Nemours Foundation, complex carbs are further broken down into refined and unrefined carbs. The Foundation…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
A healthy diet with exercise is the best appetite suppressant. There are many natural sources for appetite reduction, however. Herbs come from non-woody plants and have proven to be effective appetite suppressants. Green Tea Green tea can offer you appetite…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Casein and whey are the proteins in milk. Children often suffer milk allergies. In fact, some 2.5 percent of kids younger than 3 are allergic to milk, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FANN). Adults sometimes suffer allergies…
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The inner thighs are known as the “adductors.” This name derives from the action that they produce called “adduction.” Abduction is a motion that involves a movement toward your body. If you want to lose fat in this area, be…
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March 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Most everyone has been told in some form or another to “eat a healthy diet,” and for good reason. The benefits of a nutritionally sound lifestyle are countless and include decreased risk for and treatment of infections and disease,…
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Overview Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is marked by a pervasive twitching, tingling or burning sensation in the legs, particularly at night or during other periods of rest. These sensations cause sleep disruptions, leading to poor mental focus and daytime fatigue….
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The Atkins Diet plan restricts carbohydrates to help people lose weight. During the initial phase of the diet, called induction, dieters eat only 15 to 20 carbs per day. Subsequent phases allow the dieter to add 5 grams of carbs…
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Overview The sweet-tasting herb stevia is quickly gaining popularity as a naturopathic treatment for type II diabetes and related conditions. The World Health Organization has advised consumers that, while evidence of stevia’s effectiveness is limited, several small-scale animal studies have…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Believe it or not, those extra 10 lbs. you want to lose is the equivalent of 35,000 excess calories. What this means is that to lose even 1 lb., you must burn 3,500 more calories, or take in 3,500…
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The adrenal glands are the walnut-sized organs located on top of each kidney that produce adrenaline and a number of steroid hormones, including cortisol, adrenaline, estrogen and testosterone. These hormones play a role in alertness, metabolism, sex drive, immunity and…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Protein shakes are an efficient means to add protein to your diet. Trainers at Bodybuilding.com report that weight lifters use protein shakes as a convenient substitute for meat. There is a wide range of premixed and powdered protein shakes available…
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March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium levels are determined by three factors: the amount consumed, the amount excreted and its distribution in the body. A variety of conditions and behaviors can change these factors and affect the potassium level. In healthy people, potassium is well-regulated…
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Radiculopathy refers to disease of the nerve roots where they exit the spinal cord. Cervical refers to the neck region. Cervical radiculopathy typically occurs as a result of pressure on the nerve from a bulging intervetebral disc or a bone…
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