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- What Causes the Pain in Your Back? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalOverall the pains in your back originate from a serious lack of movement in your skeletal joints, that are used for performing your daily living activities. This is probably not the answer you want to hear; because you believe that you're doing all the right movements, when getting around ...
Views: 1058 - What does "Hungry" mean? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsThe concept of eating when you are hungry and stopping when full always made sense to me, if it was only that easy! I tried for years to wait for the hunger and eat moderately. At times I could wait until my stomach felt empty but then I usually overate or totally binged. The truth was, feeling ...
Views: 1808 - What Does it Mean to Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe answer to this question was made initially by W.H.O. (World Health Organization) "not being ill", until the implications of this statement meant that if you have chronic illness; you can never be healthy! WHO have now changed that notion, to incorporate more of a quality of life conceptual ...
Views: 1254 - What Dr. Oz Says About Successful Weight Loss By Jackie Wicks, PEERtrainer.com - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn the January issue of Oprah Magazine, Dr Oz wrote an article where he outlined a 28 day plan to help people do a mind, body and soul makeover. Weight loss community and online nutrition resource, PEERtrainer.com, are big fans of Dr. Oz because he takes a very broad view of health, and ...
Views: 3116 - 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: 2038 - 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: 1374 - What Is a Body Wrap? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Chris RichardsonBy now you have heard the term, “body wrap”, but what is it? Is it like the mummification one can see on a National Geographic special? Well, its initial appearance can seem eerily similar, but do not fear, it is really a simple procedure. It is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that often ...
Views: 995 - What is Constipation? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from sarah labdarConstipation is one of those problems that most people experience at some point in their life but rarely talk about. It is most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States. Most often than not constipation affects women and the elderly, however everyone is susceptible to have ...
Views: 959 - What Is Ergonomic Balance? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic is term we use to create a productive, safe and efficient environment for the workplace, which for my readers is not exclusively the employment environment; it is also the home environment. Ergonomic balance is the sitting or standing position we use for safe, purposeful and ...
Views: 1148 - What Is Ergonomic Balance? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic is term we use to create a productive, safe and efficient environment for the workplace, which for my readers is not exclusively the employment environment; it is also the home environment. Ergonomic balance is the sitting or standing position we use for safe, purposeful and ...
Views: 1402 - What is Phentermine and how it benefits us? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Dwayne MetserPhentermine or phenyl-tert-butylamine, is a stimulant that was approved by the FDA in 1959 for use as an appetite suppressant. Phentermine is produced in many recognizable brands as Fastin, Ionamin, and Adipex-P. While Fastin is no longer available on the market, Adipex and Ionamin are still in ...
Views: 852 - What Is Productive Activity? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhen we think of activity usually as a sporting activity, where people participate in more physically energetic sports as fun and to test our competitive ability; such as in playing tennis, ice and field hockey and football. However, the term 'activity' can also mean anything that uses ...
Views: 1581 - 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: 1348 - What Measures Are Being Taken to Curb Obesity in Our Schools? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Joel PaschallThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 20% of children aged 6-19 are overweight or obese. That’s roughly three times higher than it was thirty years ago. The negative effects on children due to this epidemic are poor health and low self-esteem. This increase also ...
Views: 1261 - What to Eat & Avoid in PCOS - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from Welcome CureA healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Exercise and eating right is always top-most on that list. As every disease condition has a few do’s and don’ts, choosing the right diet plan depending on your health issues is most important. If PCOS is your new-companion these small but important ...
Views: 870 - What You Need To Know About Abdominoplasty - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Lora DavisThere are a number of surgical procedures that fall under the category of bariatric treatment that have added to the possibilities of successful weight loss treatment especially meant for patients that are severely obese and for who any other forms of weight loss treatments have failed to ...
Views: 914 - What’s the Best Treatment for Obesity? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Rohan SinhaIf all non-surgical treatments have failed, it’s the Bariatric Surgery that comes as a ray of hope. Hope for those who are Obese. Hope for those who can’t even perform the daily activities. Hope for you. However, one should consider this Treatment Obesity only when all possible non-surgical ...
Views: 1113 - Where Have All the Children Gone? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Gary Kenneth ArcherWhere have all the children gone? The simple answer is they have metamorped into little computer geeks. Back in the day kids would be up early in the morning raring to get outside and play. Playing meant anything and everything depending on the mood of the day. The kids on our block were ...
Views: 1079 - 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 - Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for Me? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Chelsea TerrisIf you have been researching the different weight loss surgeries available, you may find yourself confused by the many options. While there are less-common procedures in use, the three most popular surgeries are the lap-band, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass. Exploring the pros and cons of ...
Views: 1005 - 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: 1381 - Wholesome Vitality Goodies - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jeffery JohnsonHealthy and balanced eating helps bring about a feeling of health and wellbeing. When we eat more healthy foods and a lesser amount of of the unhealthy ones we usually feel much better. A salad allows us to feel a lot better than a piece of pizza (physically anyway). This is often a problem, ...
Views: 749 - Why A Soda Ban Won't Work - But What Will Help You Drink Less Soda If You Really Want To - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Sarah ClacharThe New York City soda ban and other mandates like it won't save any lives or money. But they make people feel like they’re doing something about a tough problem we all face. When I'm feeling especially despairing about the larger implications, I've entertained proposing bans on sitting ...
Views: 2208 - Why Are We So Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kaveh AdelLet's come to terms with it. Who wants to be obese, especially women? It is well known that obesity in this nation has become a plague. Why? If you watch Television, you realize the media is always shelling us with commercials about things to eat. For what reason are the ad agencies flooding ...
Views: 1515 - 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 - Why Cookie Dieting Will Become Mainstream One Day - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerI predict cookie dieting will become mainstream one day; as common a household diet term as atkins, weight watchers, or low fat. It’s inevitable for many reasons but mostly because of how effective it is. After you get over the initial shock of it being a “cookie”, (it’s not your Chip’s Ahoy ...
Views: 961 - Why Diets Alone Fail - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerFor years we have heard, “Eat less, exercise more, and you will lose weight”. Sounds simple, right? If it worked… why are we still so overweight? According to an October report from the World Health Organization (WHO), excess weight has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 ...
Views: 1257 - Why Do Heavier People Get More Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is very common in our western society, because we don't do sufficient exercise to enable our skeletal joints to move adequately, without becoming stiff and sore on movement. We drive around in cars too much and do mostly sedentary activities at work that does not provide our body ...
Views: 1299 - Why Does Prolonged Sitting Cause So Much Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalAs this question stands, the position of sitting should not cause back pain; providing you do not sit in the same position for very long time, or you will begin to feel discomfort either your back or in your buttocks. This is because your body is designed for movement, so if you do not move ...
Views: 1610 - Why Is Drinking Soda So Bad for Our Bodies? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 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: 1428 - 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 - 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 - Why is Obesity becoming common among youth? How can we avoid it? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Trx FitnessYouth of the old times were energetic and active as compared to those of today. Did you ever wonder why? This is mainly because of unhealthy eating habits and obesity. Obesity is becoming common among youngsters. Young people like eating fast food and fried food items like burgers, Pizza, French ...
Views: 1397 - Why Meal Replacements Are A Good Choice For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerFor years we have heard, “Eat less, exercise more, and you will lose weight”. Sounds simple, right? If it worked… why are we still so overweight? A new report outlining how obesity threatens America's future, reveals that obesity rates climbed over the past year in 16 states, and not a ...
Views: 1277 - Why Nuratrim Diet Supplement is So Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Emma GrimesNuratrim is the latest addition of diet supplements to be sold as a slimming aid for people wanting some help to lose weight. It not only has very powerful appetite suppressant abilities, but also has the ability to increase your body’s metabolism in turn burning more fat from your body than ...
Views: 1480 - Why One Diet Does Not Fit All and What YOU Can Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Elizabeth KellerThere are many excellent and reputable weight loss programs in this country. Most are reliable for producing significant results….for many people … for awhile. Unfortunately, despite this fact, the United States remains the most obese country in the world and the health implications mount ...
Views: 971 - Why One Wants To Gobble, Gobble And Gobble? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Jonathan WilsonOvereating was initially treated purely as a physical or a hormonal problem. Then it was blamed of genes. For a long time no thought was given to finding its roots in one’s mind. However, in the second half of the last century it was thought about, studied and is now confirmed, that overeating ...
Views: 1471 - Why Stress Is So Bad For Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress is a natural part of life. These days there are very few who don’t get stressed over money, the economy, the housing market, jobs or even family. Our bodies naturally react to stress through blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, body temperature and muscle contractions. Everyone deals ...
Views: 814 - Why To Follow A Paleo Diet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeLast Monday during a session with my personal training clients I was talking to the girls who have just joined one of my new group programmes. The group is there to teach exercise primarily but I would never train anyone without at least informing them of the basics of diet in relation to ...
Views: 1390 - Why We Need To Keep A Daily Food Log - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Zara BuckleyA number of years back some research by the American Journal Of Preventive Medicine uncovered the shocking truth that people who followed a diet program while at the same time keeping a diet journal every single day were able to lose two times as much weight as fellow research subjects who tried ...
Views: 904 - Why Women Lose Weight Slower than Men and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from richard LipmanWhen it comes to weight-loss, men normally have significantly less difficulty dropping weight than females. Understanding why this comes about can make weight loss for women and men less difficult. There are a number of good reasons to explain this difference in rate and ease of weight loss ...
Views: 2308 - Why You Can't Lose Weight and Keep It Off: Is is "A Perfect Storm" or "The Diet Matrix"? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Lianda LudwigLosing weight is the hardest work you may ever do in your life. That’s why 95 – 98% of all diet plans fail. (Including Jenny Craig, Lap-band surgery, diet pills, exercise and whatever other plan you think is the “best”!) Every day, all through the day you are facing the necessity to eat food. ...
Views: 1520 - Why You Should Use A Personal Trainer To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from sarah labdarDo you want to lose weight? Want to join a gym? Well here’s an option for you- consider hiring a personal trainer. Many people are intimidated by personal trainers because they are in great shape, know all about exercising and have great strength and form. For those who are just beginning to ...
Views: 937 - Win the battle against those extra kilos - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from deepa mukharjeePhysical wellbeing is closely related to maintaining weight in accordance to body mass index and height. Overweight or obese individuals tend to be unhealthy as their weight and BMI are not in the stipulated ratio. This untoward fluctuation can have fatal consequences on the overall stature and ...
Views: 1650 - You Are Not Really In Control - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOur brains are wonderful things, when they work properly. They say we have two voices/people inside each of us. Your brain and thoughts can make or break your success in anything you choose to do. Not sure if you are aware but your brain has two levels of function. Things are ...
Views: 1440 - You Can Overcome Sugar Cravings And Addictions! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Mika MaddelaA sweet tooth makes weight loss even more difficult that it already is. A sugar addiction means that a person is physically dependent upon sugar. When a sugar dependency develops, your body begins building a tolerance and beating the addiction becomes more difficult. It's sometimes difficult to ...
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