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- The Dangers to your Spine in Daily Living - Brushing your Teeth - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Gail McGonigalWhat! A simple task as brushing your teeth? How can this be so dangerous? I have done it this way for years and it’s never been a problem! The fact that you have repeated the same motion for years may be the reason why your back is now giving you problems. It may be that you are so ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - What Causes Back Pain in Daily Living? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is the most common cause of visits to your family doctor, because of its interference in our movements in daily activities. The reason for its high incidence is because you are creating too much dynamic movement in your spine, during these activities; with insufficient balanced, ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Weight Loss: How to Make Healthy Choices When Traveling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThanksgiving is just around the corner which may mean a road trip for you. Here are a few tips on how to make heart healthy choices when on the road this holiday. 1. Fast Food Restaurants Road trips frequently mean stops for fast food. Fortunately you can find nutritious options at several ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonMost people gain an average of 1 pound every holiday season. Now, what’s one pound? Doesn’t seem like that big of an issue, but the problem is most do not lose this extra weight. The pounds simply continue to add up year after year. It may take several years before you look at yourself and ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - Prevent Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThe holidays can be a big hurdle in a weight loss/health plan. Holidays don't mean you can't enjoy the good food and desserts. Here are 5 tips for a healthier holiday: 1. Plan Ahead - It will help if you have a plan in place ahead of time. Decide if you are going to have seconds in advance ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Weight Loss: Can You Lose Weight AND Snack? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThere is a general perception that snacking is bad and you need to cut out snacking if you want to lose weight. Well, the opposite is actually true. It is important to eat regularly, every three to four hours to maintain your metabolic rate (the rate your burn calories throughout the day), ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Weight Loss: Do You Need to Increase Fat Intake to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonI enjoy the show The Biggest Loser (well the current season is a little disappointing!). On one of the past episodes they had an individual from Prevention magazine share some tips based on the “Flat Belly” diet. I was very excited because it sounded like a link had been found between the ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Achieving Wellness through Positive Body Image - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you're ready to start on a journey to renewed mental and physical wellness, these questions are a great road map. Curious where this leads? Grab a paper and pen, and let's begin. Question 1: What do you hate most about your body? a) List the body part(s) that you wish you could ...
Views: 1372(2 votes) - 3 More Questions to Stop Body-Bashing - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Roberta MittmanHanging on to a negative body image can limit our chance of success in weight loss as well as health and life in general. Here are three questions that, if you answer honestly, can help you blast past old, worn out, self-sabotaging ideas about your body. Are you over-enrolled in celebrity ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - 6 things you need to do to Lose 20 pounds in 3-to-4 weeks - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Adrian Bryant1. Get motivated to lose weight fast by saying "So That"Ask yourself "Why do I want to lose weight" and after you come up with a reason why... Just keep on saying SO THAT so for example...If I asked myself "Why I want to lose weight fast" - I may say... I want to ...
Views: 11099(2 votes) - Special Diet Advice – Adopting A Vegetarian Diet - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Keith GarrowIf you are looking to become a vegetarian you might be wrestling with your decision. It is important that you realize that this is a personal decision and that you should make it under your own terms. Everybody you know probably has an opinion about vegetarianism and whether you should take ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - Slimming Recipes – Lose Weight Eating Delicious Chicken Burgers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Keith GarrowAchieving and maintaining a healthy weight can help you feel better about yourself and give you increased energy and desire to participate in an active lifestyle. By eating better and making yourself delicious slimming recipes you can help slim down your waistline and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 2592(3 votes) - Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss, Slashes Disease Risk - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John PhillipTriglycerides are a type of blood fat which have evolved as an essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal could be several days away. Today, high triglycerides are associated with ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Natural Weight Loss: Is There a Simple Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Nate SimmonsHealthiness equals freedom. Most Americans are categorized as overweight. Our society has embraced a high fat and low fiber diet. When combined with low exercise levels, you have the leading cause of obesity in this country. I doubt many of you just took a step back when reading this, as ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - The Dangers of Dehydration - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisThe Dangers of Dehydration Most adults understand the concept of dehydration. It is the state where the body puts out or loses more water than it takes in. A lot of common sense advice stems from this understanding: “drink plenty of fluids if you are going to be working in the sun” or “Rest ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - Lose Stomach Fat With Personal Training - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithIf you want to lose stomach fat fast and have an effective method for getting fit, you should take a look at the personal trainers that are offered at almost all fitness centers in CT. Personal training takes your workout regime to an entirely new level and will give you the confidence within ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Eating A Healthy Dinner: A Simple Matter Of Planning - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Tho TruongDinner is probably the healthiest meal for most of us. We often overlook breakfast and eat lunch on the run, but for dinner, most of us take more time in preparing and planning how to eat a balanced, healthy dinner. But there's also a lot of pressure on dinner. It's the last meal of the day ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - The Positive Effects of Red Pine Oil - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Ted SchawarneggarPurple pine oil delivers a wide variety of health and fitness advantages for the prevalent man. When used often, pink pne oil works well for slowing straight down the ageing course of action. It can be useful for cleaning your blood and therefore, rejuvenating the growing old cells in your body ...
Views: 6431(1 vote) - Eat Candy and Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from James HallmarkI recently wrote an article on ezinearticles.com in repsonse to the numerous requests I've received about what people can do this Halloween to ensure that they don't go off their fitness plan. Although Halloween is over, I think the information in this article is relevant to any time you feel ...
Views: 2809(1 vote) - How Did I Get This Size - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jago HolmesOne of the most common things that new clients say to me is ‘how did I get this size, I can’t believe I didn’t do anything sooner’. Along with this statement usually comes comments such as ‘I really hate myself’, ‘I’m so self conscious’, ‘I hate going shopping’, ’I feel unattractive.’ Now at ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Weight Loss Supplements - Help or Hype? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jago HolmesThe health supplement industry is a massive and powerful force. Much of what it touts is untrue and purely for the sake of profit. Today I will tell you the truth about supplementation. There are a number of supplements which my trainers and I have tried, tested and found to be of ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - 3 Unusual Strategies to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithWhen it comes to weight loss we've all seen it before. Anything from eating only bananas to wearing patches to boot camps to surgery. Its all been tried and for the most part its all been unsuccessful. The weight loss industry is riddled with gimmicks and the promise of instant and effortless ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Will the Effects of Childhood Obesity Kill Kids? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sally SimpsonObese, overweight, fat, unhealthy kids are more prone to disease than healthy slim and trim children. A medically proven fact, There is no dispute! Effects of childhood obesity will include - High cholesterol - High blood pressure - Diabetes - Bone problems - Skin ...
Views: 597(1 vote) - 5 Methods That Can Help You Burn Belly Fat - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithGetting a flat sexy stomach is something we all aspire to. While some sweat it out in the gym others starve themselves on FAD diets. The problem is that none of those seems to burn belly fat. So, what does it really take to get a flat belly? There's no "one" secret. Instead it is a ...
Views: 980(2 votes) - Lose Stomach Fat With This Simple Diet Plan - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithEating correctly has become the focus of most weight loss initiatives around the world. With studies proving how unhealthy fast foods can cause your body to deteriorate, not only from a weight point of view, but also from a general health point of view, most people are concentrating on better ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Slash Diabetes Risk with Natural Diet and Fresh Vegetables - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic, or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the ...
Views: 1615(3 votes) - The Dirty Dozen - Organic vs. Conventional Fruits & Vegetables - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Coach Jenna NoceraThere are many mixed opinions regarding organic versus conventional foods. However, it is evident that more and more consumers are choosing to purchase organic food items these days. With the growth of Whole Foods and various health food stores, organic meats and produce have become more ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Can You Believe Anyone Can Change So Dramatically, So Quickly? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn May of 2007 a 274-pound Susan "SuSu" Jennings, 46 at the time, started yet another weight-loss program. This August, 135 pounds lighter, Susan, now closing in on the big 5-0, ran the equivalent of 15 marathons in 15 days. In just over three years, this very busy home-schooling mom had ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - How to Make Time to Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from sarah labdarThe most popular excuse for people to not start exercising is “I don’t have time”, or “ I don’t know how I’m going to fit it into my schedule!” However, the people who are the most motivated to lose weight are the people who find time, or make time to exercise. Those people who can’t find time ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - 3 Key Elements to Enjoy Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from sarah labdarThere are three key elements to any exercise program that should be considered before starting your physical fitness. These elements are safety, effectiveness, and enjoyment. Nine times out of ten people will quit an exercise routine because they do not enjoy what they are doing. Although ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Yoga Rehab: a real find or fad? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienDoes yoga aid individuals getting off drugs? Can it improve one’s way of living drastically or can it be merely a fad that therapy centers seem to be jumping on? With Lindsay Lohan in rehab many of us are asking the question, will she be capable of abstaining from drugs & alcohol? It's the ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Now Look Skinny & Youthful – By Getting Rid Of Your Belly Fat Fast - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Rajesh TavakariThe usage of hoodia diet pills The important thing to remember with hoodia diet pills is that popping a few pills will not help you melt off fat. It may be the case for a few people but a vast range of people need more than pills to achieve their diet goals. The working of hoodia diet ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - How to Curb Food Cravings – 10 Tips You Can Use Today - by Food cravings can sabotage your diet. Give in too often and all your hard work is for naught, but ignore them and they can grow stronger until you finally give in.
While it's natural to experience cravings from time to time, it's vital to know a few tricks so you know how to curb food ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - 5 Myths That Make Men To Avoid Taking Biggest Loser Weight Loss Journey - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Shilpi SharmaFood and Drinks!! YUM We all enjoy them. It is natural way to enjoy any moment. But we forget the calories that are going inside us. This is realise by us only when weight begins to creep up and attach itself to our body. And men is the one in the human race that is more prone to attaching ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - Top 12 Energy Boosters Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Kim Van DykeEnergy can be easy to come by if you just take the time to care for yourself and learn a few boosters to help get you moving and feeling more alive and active. As I promised, here are the last 5 energy boosters to help you get through your day. 8. Oxygen Really! Breathing deeply from ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Top 12 Energy Boosters Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Kim Van DykeBeing a busy mom I understand that there are days when your energy is drained whether it is from not getting enough sleep the night before, stress, sickness, or you just have very energetic monkeys that are wearing you out fast. Finding ways to get a boost of energy fast can help you be the ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Start LOVING Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Christine Jefferson1. Sign up and Run on. There are countless local walks, runs, marathons, etc. that benefit a charitable cause and give you a reason to train. With that specific date in mind, you have something specific to work towards, which will motivate you to get to the gym or jog outside. 2. Drag a ...
Views: 1943(2 votes) - Could your excess weight be a form of protection? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Julie SimonI recently saw the play Ruined at the Geffen Theatre here in Los Angeles. It was an extremely moving and poignant story of the sexual and emotional abuse of women in the war-torn Congo. In this fictional story, some of the female Congolese refugees were "lucky" enough to find work and shelter in ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of Aging - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from John PhillipMedical researchers have made great strides over the past decade toward understanding the intricate process we know as aging. In an article published in U.S. News and World Report, nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden identifies the four main causes of aging in the human body as free radicals, ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - 5 Things you Need to Know about Easy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Christine Jefferson1. Water is your best friend You've probably heard this before but water is key to weight loss, and if it's that easy and you're not already drinking it by the gallons, you should start. Buy a plastic water bottle and carry it with you like a child. If drinking a constant amount of water ...
Views: 1074(3 votes) - 30 Healthy Snacks - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from david krainiakA mom from our Michigan's Adventure boot camp wrote in and asked me for some healthy snack ideas so I created a list. You will notice that these are not manufactured, processed foods. Also Im not adding the calorie content because people make way too big of a deal about their calories when the ...
Views: 1048(2 votes) - The Truth about Abdominal Fat - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Kenneth FordDid you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly,it is covering up their abs decreasing visibility, and makes them self conscious about showing off their ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - Mushrooms: Adding Nutrition & Taste To Your Healthy Meals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Galina VaynerMushrooms are nutritious. They rank the highest among vegetables for protein content. In dried form, mushrooms have almost as much protein as veal and a significant amount of complex carbohydrates called polysaccharides. Mushrooms are brimming with B vitamins and minerals and copper. One ...
Views: 516(1 vote) - What Can You Eat On A Low Carb Diet? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Fay MaxsonThe low carb diet is generally eating foods that are low in carbohydrates. Protein filled foods such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs and cheese would fit under this category. Fruits, bread, rice, cereal and the normal “no-no” items such as cookies, cake, candy, chips, popcorn, and you get the idea ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - The Truth behind Low Calorie Diets - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Shawn EasterlingWhen you think about weight loss dieting, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a low calorie diet. You normally assume that the less food you eat the more chances you have of getting rid of those extra annoying pounds. Theoretically, it makes the perfect sense to restrict calories in ...
Views: 502(1 vote) - Healthy Fat Burning Diets – An Effective Way to Lose Weight for Good - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Shawn EasterlingWeight loss can be an endless topic of discussion. There are a countless number of web sites, blogs and forums where you can learn everything there is to know about losing weight and fat burning diets. There are thousands of weight loss programs and many types of diet pills and food supplements ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - Which Diets for Weight Loss Are Truly Effective? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Shawn EasterlingWouldn’t you like to get rid of that stubborn, annoying fat on your body for good? I thought you would. But how far are you willing to go to make that happen? You have probably heard of and tried numerous diets for weight loss, pills and other products, and none of them have worked the magic ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - Lose Weight With Hypnosis – Discover The Performance Of That Innovative Approach - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michael HenzA new groundbreaking occurring within the diet market will be to lose weight with hypnosis. The instrument of hypnotherapy is something that is innovatively utilized to get rid of those added pounds which happen to be the primary reason for just about every overweight person. The good results on ...
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