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- Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mathew AndersonObesity is simply fatness in a degree higher than being overweight. The energy intake coming from food is stored as fat because the body does not use it. Obesity has quite an impact in one’s physical health that many degenerative diseases are directly and indirectly linked to obesity as observed ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Acai Berry,What Is the Verdict! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from ali nakashAcai Berry; What is the verdict!! Until recently nobody heard about Acai Berry. This berry has come to fame few years ago when one of very popular chat shows in America claimed that Acai berry can help in reducing weight. This has led to enormous publicity for Acai Berry and suddenly ...
Views: 1227 - The Dangers to Your Spine in Daily Living - Brushing Your Teeth - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 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 accustomed ...
Views: 1227 - Task Force Recommends Doctors To Screen Patients For Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Mark RosenbergI’ve always counseled my patients about the need to keep a healthy weight. It not only makes you look and feel better but it decreases your risk for serious diseases. Many doctors, though, have shied away from telling their patients that they need to lose weight. Why? For one reason, patients ...
Views: 1226 - The Dangers in Daily Living: Picking Up a Feather - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhether you are picking up a feather or a sack of potatoes; the principles of bending over and reaching to the floor are the same. Always remember that your spine is not designed to bend into a 90 degree angle. There is no flexibility in the spine. It is your legs that need the movement and not ...
Views: 1225 - Avoid Pitfalls With These Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Andrew penaWhat exactly is keeping you from starting to shed pounds? Do you not have a definite strategy on how to slim down and get overwhelmed when considering starting? This informative article will provide you with the guild lines and information about how you can start simple and not be overwhelmed ...
Views: 1224 - Weight Loss Methods and Weight Loss Products - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Allon WatsonNowadays heavy weight is a universal problem. Many people get bored from daily heavy workouts for weight loss. These people try to find out many different ways to lose their body’s weight and get easily motivated by different weight loss methods which offer attractive weight loss. Some people ...
Views: 1224 - Why Can't I Find Comfort in Sitting? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSitting is the most common action performed by our body. We do more sitting than we do walking. Yet why do we complain so much about the way we sit? The answer lies in the fact that we have never understood how to sit correctly for comfort. In my youth I was always told to 'sit up,' or my ...
Views: 1224 - Guy loses 216 pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Sandra Smytheajc Atlanta Weather Alex Respess, 25, of Duluth, lost 216 pounds Enlarge photo Family photo Alex Respess weighs 243 pounds in this photo from June 2011. The 25-year-old dropped 216 pounds in an unusal way -- by competing in the ABC show "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition/" Enlarge ...
Views: 1223 - Metabolise Me! Metabolise Me! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyMetabolism For most people, eating smart is usually a case of increasing consumption and eating more regularly. How many people do you know, have convinced themselves that in order to lose weight they have to eat less. I have looked everywhere to track down the scientific research to support ...
Views: 1223 - Causes, effects and treatments associated with childhood obesity - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Fionn FlemmingChildhood obesity is a state which occurs when the weight of a child is unproportional to his weight and height to an extent that it starts affecting his health and wellbeing. Causes of childhood obesity: Nowadays, people don't have time to prepare healthy food. So asking them to do ...
Views: 1222 - Plastic Surgery - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Chris RichardsonWe have all seen plastic surgery, and it rarely looks good or natural. The eternal quest for youth has left some people looking like caricatures of themselves after one surgery too many. What is it that drives people to this length to improve their looks? Celebrities, as they try to keep pace ...
Views: 1222 - 3 Tips to Losing Weight - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Elena KlimenkoLosing weight is not about tongue biting and hungry bellies. Learning how to eat right, balance emotions, and develop new rhythms can all play a role. In addition to the tips offered below, true success to losing those unwanted pounds comes from consistency and support. It takes repetition to ...
Views: 1221 - Is Will Power Important for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Musyoka MuthokaWill power is credited for almost all successes that someone may have achieved. From quitting smoking to developing a great business, will power is a great way to get motivation and the success ultimately. People have used will power for weight loss also. Each and every one of us was born with a ...
Views: 1221 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1220 - Achieving Your Best Weight Loss Results - Which Program Should I Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellFinding a suitable weight loss program is essential to your best weight loss results. Because we are all unique, the same plan won't provide the same results for everyone. It will take some research to find the best weight loss plan for you. The options are many when it comes to selecting a ...
Views: 1220(4 votes) - Is Fast Weight Loss Really Bad? - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerI just don’t understand where all this negativity is coming from. There are so many so-called “experts” who keep telling us fast weight loss is incredibly stupid and all kinds of bad things are going to happen to us if we do it. Some of weight loss forums will actually ban you for endorsing ...
Views: 1218 - Weight Loss Diet - Pump Up The Spice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellChoosing a weight loss diet is not about giving up flavorful foods. It's all about the exploration of new tastes and textures. Being adventurous can have a huge impact on your meal enjoyment. An easy diet plan should be full of new flavors to experience. Losing weight can feel like a ...
Views: 1218(3 votes) - Risks of Gastric Bypass Surgery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Karen BrockGetting a gastric bypass surgery is a major decision. It requires careful research of the procedure and its potential risks in order to avoid post-surgery complications. It is therefore crucial to know the risks of gastric bypass surgery. There are several different risk factors that play a ...
Views: 1216 - Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWeight gain is something that many people battle with, especially during the holidays. Beginning with Thanksgiving, and continuing through Christmas and the New Year, you may find yourself experiencing weight problems. What most people haven't considered is that Feng Shui and weight loss can ...
Views: 1215(3 votes) - A Simple Guide To Getting Down To Your Goal Weight - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Ramil MorlaLosing weight can often be challenging to someone who is not accustomed to eating a certain way and doing regular exercise. It is necessary to find out all you can about losing weight so you can do it safely and successfully. Here are some great and effective ways to lose weight. A great ...
Views: 1214 - How to LOVE Your Body Right NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Joey PoltorYou are a Goddess and your body is your temple! It doesn't matter how much you are dissatisfied with how it looks right this minute; you must cherish, love and respect your body. It's the only one you will ever have! Please don't tell yourself that you will love your body when it ...
Views: 1214 - The Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Jen PageThe apparent likelihood of a connection between breast cancer and being overweight is an issue of growing concern. Statistical evidence has shown that women with excessive upper body and abdominal fat account for a large percentage of breast cancer patients. No conclusive results have been made ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Which Diet Will Help Me Lose the Most Weight? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from richard LipmanAs the challenge of increasing excessive weight becomes more and more prevalent the answers tend to increase just as quick. The latest questionnaire show that more than 35% of citizens of Mississippi and Alabama are obese while only 20% of residents of Colorado fit into that classification. ...
Views: 1214 - Getting Up and Out of a Chair Is a Therapeutic Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIt may seem like a good idea, to have a chair where the seat automatically lifts you out; without having the struggle of doing it for yourself. However, I need to be cautious of buying gadgets to help yourself in daily living, because if you are finding this activity difficult to manage; then ...
Views: 1209 - Why Is Losing Weight So Hard for Some and Easy for Others? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Josef BichlerAchieving a manageable weight is everyone’s wish with a weight problem. The question here is: "Why can some do it and others not? One answer: Some are positive thinkers, and some are not! It is a matter of organizing your mind to organize your weight and health. Of course, there are other ...
Views: 1209 - How Gastric Bypass Works - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from treena murphyGastric bypass surgeries and other weight loss medical procedures being performed in the United States are increasing for the last few years. This may be in response for the increase in the number of people suffering from obesity. According to the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, ...
Views: 1208 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1207 - Possible dangers and difficulties with Lap Band surgery - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andrew JhonsonLap Band surgery engages putting a saline-filled ring round the top piece of the stomach. This ring closes off the bigger, base piece of the stomach and departs a little pouch in the top portion. This little pouch is now where the nourishment proceeds, and due to the little dimensions it ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Some Facts about Obesity in India - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Gaurav GautamPeople who are overweight or obese face a lot of health complications, negative consequences, and concerns. In fact, being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk for many diseases and health conditions. Unfortunately, obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century, ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Stay Active in Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is not a stationary sitting posture. It is designed to be a position of activity, where our body is active in productive performance. Our body needs continuous movement for balancing our spine on the pelvis, plus moving our upper and lower limbs in functionally active ...
Views: 1206 - Reclaim the Intuitive Eater From Within - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Bonnie GillerImagine if you had all the money you've ever spent on diet programs, what could you buy? Diamond earrings, a gold watch, a new car, a summer home? There is no doubt that those diets worked for you... short-term. But what happened after you went off the diet? More than likely, those pounds lost ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - A Correct Way to Sit that Provides Therapeutic Comfort to Your Spine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYour back or spinal column is the most important part of your skeletal body. Without your spinal column, functional mobility would be impaired and your comfort level in ergonomic sitting would greatly jeopardize your internal organs. The main purpose of the spinal column is to maintain the ...
Views: 1204 - HEALTHFUL TIPS: Holistic Weight Management - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Daniel ClementineDear valued reader, I would like to bring your mind back to a time when, if we were overweight we would go to the gym, walk around the block every afternoon and take up a social sport as well as watch what we ate. NOT ANY MORE this trend seems to be just that, something you do as it gets ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - Why Is Drinking Soda So Bad for Our Bodies? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Gail McGonigalMost people think that drinking soda is harmless flavored water with a few bubbles that all the family will drink and quenches their thirst; making it an easy palatable method for drinking water. Think Again! Soda happens to be the worst consumable drink on the market for your bodies in terms ...
Views: 1202 - Lose Weight Or Die! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Adam KesslerSeems to be a pretty strong statement, but more doctors are saying this to their patients or something like this. The only reason I put it in the subject line is because recently someone discussed this with me that his doctor was this blunt. This statement can also be linked to a new study ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Burn all your belly fat with the help of these simple yoga poses - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Arnold JamesYogic practices are very trending nowadays. Everyone is practicing yoga these days. Yoga is a very scientific as well as spiritual approach to keep yourself calm and healthy. Yoga is known for its soothing effect on the mind, body, and soul. It improves the circulation of the blood, improves the ...
Views: 1200 - Crash Diets That Work - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsMost people who want to lose weight may have resorted to various types of crash diets. Oftentimes, not all these systems are effective and so you have to be careful when opting for it. There are various types of crash diets that work , and it has been proven by many people who have tried it and ...
Views: 1200 - Weight Loss Tips: 5 Tests That Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerIf you’re overweight or obese, it is very important to get these five tests done regularly. Even if you’re of normal weight, these tests can potentially detect a major health risk. It’s always better to take precaution and get checked up regularly by your doctor, even if you don’t have any ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Weight Loss And Keto Diet - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Jessica WillsonIs it possible to eat mayonnaise, fatty meat steak and lose weight at the same time? Keto diet answers this question in the affirmative. Initially, the ketogenic diet was used to treat epilepsy attacks, then an unusual menu attracted the attention of athletes and losing weight. What are the ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Methods to Overcome Obesity and Hypertension - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Eugene MaylenSystolic pressure will be the level of pressure exerted when pumping blood out of the heart whilst diastolic pressure is the resting period in in between every endless cycle of blood circulation all through the body. Any indicators of deviating from the perfect level mentioned above just shows ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Battling Children’s Addiction to Sugar and Bad Eating Habits In and Out of School - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerJust take a quick look around the playgrounds in and around schools these days and you will see fewer kids playing sports, and more either gaming or texting. In addition to the loss of activity, their bad eating habits in school as well as at home are increasing our children’s waistlines. With ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Get Back On Track After Over-Indulgent Eating: 4 Steps to Follow - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Dave SmithIt’s the weekend and your social schedule is packed. You’ve got a night out with friends on Friday, followed by a wedding Saturday afternoon, and then a birthday party to cap it all off on Sunday. Fun? Yes. Healthy eating? Not so much. Whether it’s an entire weekend of not-so-healthy ...
Views: 1194 - Remedies for Weight Loss: How Pills Work - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Stiven BensonIt is shown in research that the percentage of people fit and healthy people reduces the percentage of unfit. The main cause of the deficiency of healthy people is caused due to the increase in obese individuals. Most who suffer from obesity are not only the industry of adults, children from ten ...
Views: 1194 - Stress Can Make You Fat and Sick - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Lana NelsonIt seems everywhere we look, we have evidence of the stress of everyday living. Whether it be work, relationships, finances, family or what to do over the weekend, there are ample stress activators we all deal with. Many people have incorporated the mantra, “I’ll get around to it tomorrow,” ...
Views: 1193 - Could Being Obese Be Good For Heart Patients ? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Elena KolacyA recent study published by researchers from Louisiana about the "Obesity Paradox" has caused much confusion and discussions. The research findings were extensively reported in the media under titles that, at least to a lay man suggested "Being fat could be good for you". Now nothing could ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - Plants Rather Than Pills… How Going Plant Based is a Smart Choice - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2020 from Kathleen GageMany of the very diseases and disorders that are either preventable, even reversible, by a 100% whole food plant based diet are being exploited by big pharma, advertisers and others who would much rather profit from people not tapping into an actual solution, but rather put a band-aide over the ...
Views: 1186 - Best Diet Plan- To Achieve a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Adrian ReidDo you know that 95% of the diet plans fail? With thousands of weight loss diet plan already available on the web, diet books, television and more, it feels really difficult to identify which diet plan would be the best one. There are millions of losing weight tips on the web for both men ...
Views: 1186 - Do Genes Play a Role in Success after Lap-band® surgery? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jessica MillardDo Genes Play a Role in Success after Lap-band® surgery? More than 1,000 people with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 35 experienced a less successful (in terms of) weight loss after lap band surgery and other procedures. This was made evident by a recent study, which likely mirrors ...
Views: 1186 - Weight Loss - How to Control Night Hunger - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreUnderstanding a problem is the first step to solving it. When it comes to weight loss or weight maintenance, one of my most difficult issues has always been night hunger, however controlling my appetite throughout the day has never been a problem. As a matter of fact, I barely notice that I’m ...
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