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- Obesity Epidemic? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Kenny McDowellI don't know if it's because of the weight I that have lost recently that I am more aware, but I can't help but notice the composition of people all around us. I went out for a long walk yesterday on a nice summer evening and noticed how few other people were out doing the same - yet there ...
Views: 1386 - How to Sit in a Chair All Day With Comfort - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWe spend a large portion of our day in the sitting position; yet why is it so uncomfortable to sit all day? Unfortunately, the human body is not designed to remain permanently in one place. It is designed to constantly move, so any prolonged sitting is naturally going feel uncomfortable. To ...
Views: 1384 - Obesity - Small Health Changes Can Make a Big Difference - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalLife is tough for anyone who is trying to make healthy changes in life and it is no easier for people like you, who also desire to have the perfect figure. How can it be achieved, when we are bombarded with so much tempting food advertising, by females having those ultra-slim bodies! It is ...
Views: 1384 - The Real Health Care Crisis… - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsAs I write this, I am sitting on the beach in Jamaica staring out at the ocean. The moon is just above the horizon and is about half full and a burnt orange color. It shines off the ocean and provides the perfect tranquil setting. I just finished a Red Stripe beer, as is my tradition when I ...
Views: 1384 - Digestive Cleansing Weight Loss System - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Carlos LadeiraWhat is the truth behind the digestive cleansing weight loss system? Are parasites living in your intestines clogging up your bowels? Since recent studies reveal obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, now more than 40% of Americans alone who are labeled "obese!" Children are now ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - It's Freezing Outside, A Good Day to Sit On the Couch...WRONG!! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerI don’t know where you live, but here in New Jersey, the temperature is below freezing and when I tell you it’s ungodly cold out, I’m speaking from experience. This morning I woke up to over a foot of beautiful white snow and all of it seemed to be piled up in my driveway. Since I never got ...
Views: 1382 - 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: 1380(1 vote) - Does This Diet Make Me Look Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Linda DiBellaToday in the United States, ~35% of the adult population is considered obese and this number is expected to reach 50% by 2030. This is a sobering statistic. Even more worrisome is the rising rate of obesity among children and the potential for early onset of chronic diseases like type 2 ...
Views: 1380 - Hiring a House-Cleaner Means You're Paying Someone to Do Your Daily Ergonomic Activity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhy pay someone else to do your housework? When in fact it is a method for you to practice Yoga; or for completing purposeful exercises in a manner that is useful to your body and provides you with a clean home! Your excuse may like mine use to be - I don't have the time for the cleaning! Or ...
Views: 1380 - Michael Mantell on Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Michael MantellEver notice how many diet books there are? That’s because DIEts don’t commonly work. Think about it. How many people do you know who have DIEted and actually maintained their weight loss? Only 3% to 5% of DIEters who lose weight maintain significant weight loss. Doesn’t sound too good to me, ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceStop spiking your blood sugar! You have been on a blood sugar roller coaster for far too long. You eat a high sugar meal, which spikes your blood sugar and for a short time, you become hyper-glycemic (high blood sugar). Then you come down off this high and your body drops into a low blood ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - The Best Way to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from JoLynn BraleyWouldn't you love to survive the holidays without gaining weight? Even better than that, what if you could be done, once and for all with the fear of holiday weight gain? If you had complete confidence that no matter what time of year it was that you were keeping your dream body without any ...
Views: 1379 - My Meratol review - get slim again with Meratol - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Russell DoustdarBefore you rush out and invest in Meratol it is always wise to read a few product reviews so that you have advance knowledge of what you are going to get before you buy. Meratol is the advanced multipurpose weight loss pill that has just been released in the UK although it does post to all ...
Views: 1376 - Whole Grains Increase metabolism and Promote Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Matt GavardEating whole grains regularly has been shown to offer a wide range of undisputed health benefits. They are full of nutrients including protein, B vitamins, fiber, trace minerals, and antioxidants. The most common groups of whole grain foods include whole grain corn, popcorn, whole oats/oatmeal, ...
Views: 1375 - A Healthy Guide to Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Ovidiu DotWhether you are at your ideal weight or striving to reach your weight goal is it simply a matter of burning more calories than you take in? The answer, I suggest, is no! Overall body health improvement as well as weight gain or loss must be factored in to the equation or you could be heading for ...
Views: 1373 - HCG Drops - How They Can Help You Eliminate the Right Kind of Fat - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Kris EvanMaybe the number one benefit HCG drops have over other diet aids is the way they affect the right kind of fat. A lot of people don’t even realize that there are distinct types. Fat is fat, right? Wrong. I'm here to tell you that there are 3 types of fat. If you are burning the wrong kind of fat, ...
Views: 1373 - The 8 Rules to Losing Weight Permanently - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from James LeGrandMost of us have gone about weight loss the wrong way. We view it as a "problem" that we must fight to resolve or cure. In actuality, weight gain is the result of our short term thinking and our life style choices. If you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off, it's time to make the ...
Views: 1373 - Looking for the Magic Pill - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Lisa M. DuvallHave you noticed how many advertisements there are for a pill that lets you "eat all you want and never get fat", or "dissolves away the fat stored in your body overnight"? Thousands of people struggle with their weight and are always looking for fast, easy ways to lose the unwanted excess ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - What High Blood Pressure Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauHypertension, or high blood pressure, is often regarded as the “silent killer.” Having high blood pressure can lead to many complications, and even death. The problem with it is that it that the problem is often unnoticed, and people do not find out that they already have high BP until they get ...
Views: 1370 - Know more About Obesity Symptoms, Causes and Treatments - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Britney MathewsWhat Is Obesity? Obesity is a serious problem, chronic disease that can negatively affect numerous frameworks in your body. Individuals who are overweight or large have an a lot more serious danger of creating genuine conditions, including: Heart illness Type 2 diabetes Bone and joint ...
Views: 1369 - Weight Loss Boot Camp Improve Overall Fitness - Healthy Body and Mind - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaWhenever we are in a conversation within a group, we can never think of the time when the topic of weight loss did not come up in some shape or form? In fact, many individuals almost seemed to obsess over the fact that they are carrying around a few extra pounds. There are quite a few of us ...
Views: 1369 - The Western Diet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Mark DavisThe Western Diet may be responsible for more deaths than all the wars America has been tragically involved. Daily,over 2,000 people die from heart disease. Almost 1,000 more die from complications of diabetes. Recently, our government released statistics noting that 26,000,000 people have ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Oolong Tea, Obesity and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peter ZhangWhat Is Oolong Tea Oolong is a very popular both in China and other part of the world. It is made from the same plant Camellia sinensis. However the different processes result in different levels of oxidation. Oolong tea’s oxidation ranges from 10% to 70%, somewhere between green tea and ...
Views: 1366 - The Biggest Loser: Reality TV But Not Reality Living - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Michael MantellOne of the "hats" I wear now that I'm fully retired from clinical practice as a psychologist for the past couple of years, is Director of Transformational Behavior Coaching for the Premier Fitness Camp, http://www.premierfitnesscamp.com/America's top-rated optimal health, weight management and ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Gallbladder Surgery Or A Natural Remedy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Leslie DutcherEveryone should flush their gallbladder of stones at least once in their lifetime. Many people have their gallbladder removed but God gave us a gallbladder for a purpose - it is not just something given to us to hold stones. The gallbladder is an organ that helps our bodies function properly. ...
Views: 1362 - Crowd out Cravings with Greens - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Suzanne FrenetteGreen vegetables are the foods most missing in modern diets. Learning to eat greens is essential to creating health. When you nourish yourself with greens, you will naturally crowd out the foods that support cravings. Greens help build your internal rain forest and strengthen the blood and ...
Views: 1359 - Healthy eating habits that will stick for a lifetime - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Grant DonovanHaving a healthy lifestyle is something we all dream of but following the advice for healthy eating habits are somewhat tougher than we can imagine. In order to move from bad habits that were holding you back to good habits that turn into a lifestyle we need to have a plan with checkpoints to ...
Views: 1359 - Tremendous Merits of Weight Loss - Even Modest! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Harshad JethraWhenever an individual considers losing weight or getting a shapelier body, he often has the ideal weight in mind, and when results for weight loss are not achieved, it may even lead to a feeling of disappointment. One may at times believe that unless he achieves the ideal weight, he won't be ...
Views: 1357 - Do You Blame Yourself for Over-eating and Getting Overweight During Holiday Celebrations? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Lianda LudwigHave you ever noticed, that no matter what holiday it is, there’s food associated with the celebration? Even for religious holidays where you “fast” there’s an ending of the fast meal that become part of the celebration. It's finally becoming apparent that dieting doesn't work. Sooner, rather ...
Views: 1354 - We Are What We Eat; Food Is Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Gabriel GutierrezAmerican Diet has come so far away from what is considered ideal, we consume high calorie, low nutrient foods that is essentially altering our genetics to trigger disease states. Below is what our diet today consists of: Flour and cereal products 23% Added fats 24% Added sugars ...
Views: 1354 - Custom Made Orthotics For Foot Pain - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Lora DavisWhen most people’s feet hurt, life almost comes to a standstill; simple everyday activities such as walking and standing even for just a few minutes becomes a daunting task. Unknown to many people, the cause of the problem and the solution may simply surround the type of shoes they wear every ...
Views: 1353 - Healthier Lifestyle With The Aid of Alli Weight Loss Pills - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Online ChemistMaking healthier lifestyle changes is a prominent aspect of today’s image conscious society. Many people across the country are struggling with weight management issues and even the government is striving to promote a healthier way of life through its Change4Life campaign. However, tackling the ...
Views: 1353 - Is Taxation the Answer to Obesity and Successful Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John PhillipAs the obesity epidemic continues to spread throughout the western civilization, the healths of many millions are placed in severe jeopardy. With rates projected to hit a saturation level of 43% in the US by 2050, incidence of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia will escalate and ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Thinking Ergonomic Will Change Your Focus From Food to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe word ergonomic is used to understand the positive relationship that is involved between equipment, the human and the environment in task related activities of daily life. The relationship has to be positive for you to remain comfortable and successful in performance activities, such as in ...
Views: 1349 - New Attacks on Fructose Reveal Only One Way to Evaluate Sugars - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Thom KingClearing the confusion on HFCS and crystalline fructose The ongoing attack on sugar has now shifted to fructose. University of California, San Francisco professor Dr. Robert H. Lustig recently gave a seminar on behalf of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and ...
Views: 1344 - What is the Secret to Staying Lean? Yet still Eating Rice & Noodles - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Julie DohertyYou know the old saying "Variety is the Spice of Life". This comes too with the food we eat. Do you sometimes find it difficult, with all the controversy around the foods we eat. If you have read any of my blogs around nutrition and diet, you will know that I am a "Foodie". I love my ...
Views: 1344 - Childhood Obesity: Increasing Our Awareness to Lighten Their Load Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Lorri GiffordWere you ever called “chubby” or “fatso” growing up? I was—and the healing process, both mentally and physically, has been a long one. The number of overweight and obese children in America today is even higher than it was when I was a child. Results from the National Health and Nutrition ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - The awkward way that low self esteem shows up in your life - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Michelle SearsLow self esteem sometimes has an awkward way of showing itself in your life. Some things that seem so unrelated to how you see yourself is actually the exact result of it. How you see yourself has more of an effort on your overall life than any other factor. Because if you see yourself as ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from marie LucyHealth authorities in the UK and America have talked about the prevalence of obesity in children reaching catastrophic proportions unless new legislation designed to control weight-gain and also enforced weight-loss in children (by parents) is passed. In this article: What is obesity in ...
Views: 1341 - How A Gastric Sleeve Might Change Your Lift - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2019 from Charlie WrightWeight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, aims to dramatically affect a patient’s weight by surgical means. Obesity is a major health risk, and can have an extremely negative impact on a patient’s wellbeing in many other ways, from personal relationships to self-confidence. When an ...
Views: 1341 - Minimize Sugar Consumption, Without Having To Cut Down On Sweets - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraCutting back on one's sugar intake is a commonly discussed issue. High sugar levels in our bodies account for diabetes, and sugar is also associated with obesity and being overweight. Alternately, sugar can have many negative effects on our health and well being. It causes inflammation, and ...
Views: 1341 - How To Burn Belly Fat Fast - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Tim RyanOver the course of the past few months and years you have found your belly fat becoming more and more. You never intended for it to happen but now when you look in the mirror you are more than a little disappointed at all the fat you have accumulated. You are feeling a little self-conscious ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Childhood Obesity Begins Early - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerAccording to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times by Eryn Brown, childhood obesity can begin in a baby as young as nine months old. Although “baby fat” may look cute, it can actually be dangerous. An overweight or obese baby can be predisposed to obesity later in life, according to ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Top 3 Steps: How to Enjoy Halloween Without Gaining Weight! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Joey PoltorWe all know Halloween time means eating a lot of sweets….. especially the “Mommy Candy Tax” we get to charge for toting our little ghouls and ghosts around. But, the temptations aren’t just during Trick or Treat. We go to work and someone bakes scary cookies, or monster cupcakes. We visit ...
Views: 1338 - Vegetarian Diet for Weight Loss - Ways to lose weight in 2018 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Jessica WillsonEverybody is talking about the Mediterranean Diet like is the only alternative for loosing weight in a natural and safe way. I`m a vegetarian for 5 years now and let me tell you how everything started. I was over-weighted, I don`t know if was because of the stress or something else but a ...
Views: 1337(2 votes) - Leptin Now Directly Linked to the Pleasure of Food & Human Behavior - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsResearchers at the University of Michigan are the first to document a new leptin pathway in the brain – one related to the pleasure of eating. They found leptin receptors in a part of the hypothalamus gland that directly influences the production of dopamine, in turn influencing basic mechanism ...
Views: 1335(4 votes) - Lose Fat the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from James BurbankIt may sound too good to be true, but there certain things you can eat or drink that will spike your metabolism, trigger the fat-releasing hormones, and eliminate those nasty toxins that prevent you from losing weight. Having said that, remember that you can expect good results only if you ...
Views: 1335 - Diets Which Work Fast For Women - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Neville PetterssonDiet plans for men and diets that work fast for women can be completely different and must be regarded that way. The fastest way to lose tummy fat is always largely dependent on your physiological attributes like physique, race and as well as your metabolism. These few matters will be discussed ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Five Ways to Make Ergonomic Sitting More Comfortable - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is a position to sit for performing work-based activities through the day. It is not a position of inactive rest. Our body needs to be aware of active movement, for creating comfort in our sitting posture and to stimulate balance in the spine that activates balance for ...
Views: 1330 - How to Keep Obesity at Bay - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from deepa mukharjeeObesity is becoming a growing concern in our country. With more than 50% of the population either obese or over weight in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, diseases like type two diabetes and coronary heart problem is becoming a common notion. In the race to make it big and successful, people ...
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