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HIV scenario in Orissa
April 23, 2006 EST | Sexuality
AIDS, the disease kills the patient before the death reach to him. Ostracism, humiliation and mistreatment at the hands of family members, community and the medical fraternity are increasing in Orissa. The lack of adequate medical care, treatment facilities and socio-economic support from families and the community has driven many patients to despair and suicide. This article covers some facts relating to HIV pisitive cases in the state Orissa.
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Are you Anorexic
April 23, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition
How many times do you hear someone say, "Hey look at that girl, she must be anorexic." Some people would love to be called anorexic and sometimes it seems as if that word is a compliment. However, anorexia is a disease that can be life threatening, and a person suffering from this illness should get help right away. This article is going to explain what anorexia is, signs and symptoms of anorexia, and treatment options available to those suffering from it. [More...]
How to stay committed to your weight loss program
April 13, 2006 EST | Weight Loss
I’m not going to lie. Achieving your health and fitness goals is a lot of work. Even when people hire me as their personal trainer, it still requires some self discipline to eat healthy and do the extra cardiovascular required to see results. Some clients eventually fall to the wayside. To give you the best possible chance to stick with your weight loss program and succeed, I will give you some of the best tips I tell my clients to keep them on the right track. [More...]
Stay away from aspartame
April 13, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition
Aspartame can be found in many diet sodas and sugar free candies. The makers of these products claim that they are healthier because they contain few calories and less sugar than that of their normal products. But is aspartame actually healthier? This article is going to explain what aspartame is, known side effects associated with consuming, and how these side effects occur.
Aspartame is the methyl ester of amino acids` aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is an active ingredient in almost 5,000 beverages and foods you consume, and comes in the names Candrecel, Nutrasweet, and Equal. Aspartame is even used as a table condiment, and is also found in many chewable vitamin supplements. Aspartame is mostly used to give people a "sweet taste" that is craved when dieting. But with all the known side effects associated with consuming, it makes you wonder if it`s even worth using. The main problem associated with consuming aspartame is the problems it can cause you mentally. The following list sums up the known side effects that consumption of aspartame can bring: [More...]
Natural health supplement
April 13, 2006 EST | Vitamin Supplements
Mangosteen is a natural health supplement food source that can help heal chronic ailments including pain. Xanthones, the active ingredients are powerful antioxidants that work to support your body's weakest areas, which promotes healing.
Although ideally we should be able to get all of our essential nutrients from a balanced diet, it is becoming increasingly difficult to do this in reality. Busy lifestyles, overly processed foods, and other factors all contribute to the need for a natural health supplement in order to keep yourself in top health.
Even a diet full of fruits and vegetables will not necessarily deliver optimal levels of essential nutrients, as some of the most vital nutrients are destroyed by the cooking process. The foods we eat are also becoming less nutritious due to the use of artificial fertilizers and other changes in the way food is grown, shipped great distances, and stored. [More...]
Healthy menopausal years
March 20, 2006 EST | Women's Health
Menopause is a time of enormous change. Wise women of all times have found simple life-style changes can make their Change much easier. For optimum health during and after menopause, follow these simple steps.
- Exercise a different way every day: take walks, lift weights, dance, garden, do yoga, try tai chi.
- Drink nourishing herbal infusions.
We all know how important exercise is for strong bones, healthy hearts, resistance to diabetes, and weight maintenance. But did you know it prevents depression too? By yourself, or with a friend, exercise is one of the golden keys to a long, healthy life.
Nourishing herbal infusions are the second key to vibrant elder years and an easier menopause. They provide protein, minerals, phytoestrogens, and special fats needed by menopausal women. Many common menopausal problems can be connected to a lack of one or more of these nutrients. [More...]
Herbs and natural cures
March 18, 2006 EST | Alternative Medicines
Hello folks. Does anybody out there know anything about herbs and natural cures? I am no great pro but even I have picked up some pointers over the years.
Take lavender! I love lavender. Lavender is so easy to plant and look after, flourishes year after year, has a lovely, soothing scent, is known to induce relaxation, and keeps the moths away. I have a lavender plant on my kitchen window sill and sachets of lavender in my cupboards.
There are many methods to learn about herbal gardening. I personally have plenty of herbal gardening books on hand. You can exchange information with fellow gardeners or plant nursery salespersons too. And don’t forget elderly people. They have a wealth of information about herbs and natural cures. [More...]
Learn the secrets to Kriya Yoga
March 18, 2006 EST | Alternative Medicines
Kriya Yoga is a process of mental purification that teaches meditation through techniques.
The fundamental belief of Kriya Yoga is that all of us are miniature version of the whole cosmos, a microcosm or an evolution of a new world within the microcosmic world.
The followers of Kriya yoga also believes that the most holy supreme creator is a part of us hiding beneath our body, and activating every action through the breath.
The name Kriya is meant as any work “kri” is being done by the power of the indwelling soul “ya”. [More...]
P90X extreme home fitness, nutrition & weight loss program
March 08, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Exercise , Weight Loss
P90X is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. You'll also receive a comprehensive 3-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainer, Tony Horton, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won't believe your results! [More...]
Yoga Booty Ballet: 2007 Master Series DVD
March 08, 2006 EST | Alternative Medicines , Weight Loss , Women's Health , Women's Health
Yoga Booty Ballet
Hollywood trainers Gillian Marloth and Teigh McDonough lead this pair of workouts fit for a celebrity. In GODDESS BOOTY, the program targets the butt and includes an exercise to get rid of cellulite. YOGA CORE aims higher with its gut-busting combination of yoga and Pilates. Hollywood trainers Gillian Marloth and Teigh McDonough lead this pair of workouts fit for a celebrity. In GODDESS BOOTY, the program targets the butt and includes an exercise to get rid of cellulite. YOGA CORE aims higher with its gut-busting combination of yoga and Pilates. Instructor Gillian Marloth, Teigh McDonough Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2007. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Order today!
Winter skin care
March 06, 2006 EST | Skin Conditions
The effect of seasonal weather changes, especially during the winter months, can take a significant toll on your skin. Taking a proactive approach to caring for your skin during these months will help you avoid the worst impact that winter can have on your skin.
The effect of seasonal weather changes, especially during the winter months, can take a significant toll on your skin. Facial skin ravaged by exposure to the elements can exhibit symptoms of dryness, flaking, itching and even sore, scaly patches. Taking a proactive approach to caring for your skin during these months will help you avoid the worst impact that winter can have on your skin.
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Diagnosis of cancer and how you can control your emotions
March 06, 2006 EST | Cancer
Shocking! If you receive from your doctor the diagnosis CANCER it’s for everybody a shocking. You can see how you can help yourself with the information, how to control your emotions and step by step how you can manage your life. If you take the time and follow the steps, you will see that you can control your emotions and your future life. [More...]
How to get rid of acne
February 19, 2006 EST | Skin Conditions
Acne is a common problem and persons suffering from it are often desperately looking for ways of getting rid of it. Teenagers commonly get this skin problem though the effects last long after the teenage years have passed. However, taking a little care will ensure that the problem is overcome to a great extent.
The nature and cause of acne
Acne stems from the effect of sebaceous glands present in the skin. It has got an inflammatory nature. Appearance of papules or pustules is characteristic of this situation. There may also be formation of blackheads.
Secretion of certain hormones, their proportion and balance acts as a causative factor of acne. The use of harsh skin care products may also cause acne. Dehydration of the skin aggravates the formation of acne. Yeast build up in the body is also common in persons suffering from acne. This can be a probable reason for the acne formation. [More...]
How to get rid of stretch marks
February 19, 2006 EST | Skin Conditions
Stretch marks, the fine lines or scars on the skin, can be the worst nightmare for anybody. But appearance of stretch marks depends on the elasticity of your skin. It can also be a matter of genetics. If your mother or sister got stretch marks during their pregnancy, you are more likely to get that.
However, it will depend on how fast your skin gets stretched.
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Finding the right Feng Shui consultant
February 12, 2006 EST | Alternative Medicines
It may be something you’ve been thinking of on and off for a long time. To go ahead and actually get a Feng Shui Consultation. With all the hype around for the last few years and now famous personalities as well as Mayor Bloomberg and Donald Trump touting it’s virtues you’ve finally made the decision to go ahead and go for it.
Many people read books first to see if they can do it on their own. The problem with reading different books is that they are contradictory and sometimes confusing. That is because all Feng Shui Practitioners have their own way of practicing and use different methods to achieve the same goals; good health, prosperity, wonderful relationships, a successful career and peace and serenity for your home or work environment are what we are all seeking to achieve. [More...]
What’s the treatment's of prostate cancer?
February 12, 2006 EST | Cancer
Surgical castration by orchidectomy Surgical castration is the simplest and cheapest way to treat metastatic prostate cancer. The obvious disadvantage is the psychological effect of the loss of the testicles. LHRH-analoguesLHRH-analogues and oestrogen achieve a "medical castration" by stopping the testicular production of testosterone. LHRH-analogues are injections that have to be given monthly or three monthly for the rest of the patient's life. They are effective but very expensive. OestrogenOestrogen can be taken orally on a daily basis. It has a high incidence of thrombotic complications such as stroke and myocardial infarction. [More...]
10 tips to reduce fat in your diet
February 11, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
1. Steam, boil, broil, or microwave vegetables, or stir-fry them in a small amount of vegetable oil.
2. Season vegetables with herbs and spices rather than sauces, butter, or margarine.
3. Try lemon juice or fat-free dressing on salad, or use a yogurt based dressing instead of mayonnaise or
sour cream dressing.
4. To reduce saturated fat, use vegetable oil or tub margarine instead of butter or stick margarine when
possible. [More...]
Stay healthy with exercise
February 11, 2006 EST | Exercise
As a society, we’ve been more than convinced of the need for daily exercise. From the gimmicky hype of the television info-mercial, to the sound advice of the family physician, we’ve been bombarded with the reasons why we need to workout.
The medical community has coined the phrase, The Deadly Quartet, to describe four risk factors that plague Americans in disproportionate numbers:
The Deadly Quartet
Obesity
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol, and triglyceride levels
Reduced sensitivity to insulin [More...]
3 ways to ease depression isolation
January 25, 2006 EST | Stress/Anxiety
One of the hardest symptoms to deal with during a depressive episode is feeling disconnected from reality. This feeling causes sufferers to retreat further and further into their own world. They become isolated from their loved ones and friends and the loneliness deepens the depression.
Here’s three ways to stop isolation from making depression worse. [More...]
ProForm AccuRate Wireless heart monitor
January 25, 2006 EST | Heart Conditions
Now you can get a more effective treadmill workout with this convenient accessory. Exercise in your target heart-rate zone by adding the hands-free AccuRate™ Wireless Heart Rate Monitor to your treadmill. Provides fast, accurate pulse readings and transmits the data directly to your treadmill's console. Convenient, accurate and easy to install, it is compatible with most of our treadmills. If you are unsure of your treadmill model or want to determine compatibility, call 1-800-727-9777 and mention offer code 1032. [More...]
High-Fiber diet plan
January 19, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
What do all health professionals agree will help you keep your weight down, lower your "bad" cholesterol and protect you from some very serious chronic diseases? The prescription that you eat a diet with at least 25 grams of fiber daily!
A diet that's full of healthy soluble and insoluble fiber may be protective against some cancers, such as colon cancer, and can help prevent heart disease. Fiber promotes regularity and helps avoid intestinal problems like diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.
(Excerpt from A Great Source Of Fiber? It's Still The One! Article by Susan L. Burke, MS, RD/LD, CDE Director of Nutrition Services) [More...]
Lactose-Free diet plan
January 19, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
Milk is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamins A and D, and carbohydrate. Calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth. For many, milk is the largest source of calcium in the diet.
But, you may be one of the 50 million Americans who cannot digest lactose (milk sugar), the source of carbohydrate in milk.
The majority of Hispanics, Africans and 90 percent of Asians are lacking in the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest the lactose in milk. The symptoms of lactose intolerance range from bloating to total intolerance, which can produce cramping and diarrhea.
If you like milk but it doesn't like you there are options.
A good one is Lactaid brand milk... especially the Lactaid 100 Calcium Fortified Milk. The "100" means that it's 100 percent lactose-free.
(Excerpt from No Need To Tolerate A Lack Of Dairy Goodness article by Susan L. Burke, MS, RD, CDE eDiets' Director of Nutrition Services) [More...]
The Mayo Clinic Plan
January 13, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
The Mayo Clinic Plan offers a lifestyle approach to managing your weight and maintaining it. The plan lets you eat virtually unlimited vegetables and fruits, plus a variety of healthy choices from all of the food groups. It can help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as reduce your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Mayo Clinic experts have developed this plan to help you live a longer, healthier life. [More...]
Hypoglycemic low sugar diet plan
January 13, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition
What's the bottom line on sugar? Well, it's certainly contributing to the expanding "bottoms" of Americans!
Americans eat on average more than 160 pounds of sugar a year. That's too much! More than 61 percent of adult Americans and 14 percent of children are overweight. More than 37 percent of adults are obese, and the U.S. Surgeon General has declared obesity an epidemic, directly contributing to over 300,000 deaths annually.
(Excerpt from Sugar: How Much Is Too Much? Article by Susan L. Burke, MS, RD/LD, CDE eDiets Director of Nutrition Services) [More...]
A meaty, salty, starchy diet may impact chronic lung disease
January 05, 2006 EST | Consumer Info
A new study finds that eating mostly meat, refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers found that individuals whose diets are rich in meat, refined starches and sodium are 1.43 times more likely to report new onset of persistent coughs with phlegm than those who consume a diet high in fruit and soy.
“Understanding all the contributing factors, including the role that diet plays in the incidence and development of chronic respiratory symptoms will lead to better prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases,” said David A. Schwartz, M.D., the director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the component of the National Institutes of Health, that supported the study. “We know that cigarette smoking can be a specific cause of COPD, but now we’re learning that avoiding certain foods may help reduce chronic respiratory symptoms, both in smokers and non-smokers.” [More...]
Eat your carbs, they’re good for you!
January 03, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition | Comments (0)
You may think after all of the talk lately about carb reduction that you need to avoid eating carbohydrates. But the exact opposite is the case. The kinds of carbohydrates you get from fruits and vegetables are a necessary basis of your daily diet. Instead of helping you “pack on the pounds,” they actually help you to burn fat. They are also a major source of fuel for your body, especially your muscles, brain and nervous system.
Carbs occur in two types: simple and complex. They are broken down into glucose, or blood sugar, which is metabolized by your body for energy. Glucose not immediately used by you is stored in your muscles as glycogen, but if your body has an excess of glycogen, it is converted into fat. However, because carbs prime your metabolism, you need them in order to burn fat. This is one of the major reasons you must not starve yourself and eat too few carbs. You must eat a good intake of complex carbs, such as those found in fruits and veggies. [More...]
What you really need to know about weight management and diets
January 02, 2006 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
Hundreds--if not thousands--of articles, books, and evenmedical texts have been written on the subject.
In addition, a similar amount of diet products ranging fromfood to pills to "who knows what" have been put on themarket.
Frankly, dear reader, in the mind of the author.. It's overkill to the extreme! [More...]
Heart Smart diet plan
December 26, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Heart Conditions
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is often thought of as a disease that strikes middle-aged and older men. However, statistics show that CHD is also the leading killer of American women aged 25 and older. And many women aren't aware of this fact. Indeed, according to a 2000 American Heart Association (AHA) survey, fewer than 10 percent of women think they are at risk for heart disease, believing breast cancer is the bigger health threat. The truth? While one in 30 women die of breast cancer, one in two die of heart disease or stroke. [More...]
Atkins Nutritional Approach diet program
December 26, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
Is it just possible that Dr. Robert C. Atkins was right? That his high-fat, low-carb plan, ridiculed for 30 years as dangerous nonsense, actually is a good, safe way to lose weight?
The dietary elite are not ready to change their collective mind, but a half-dozen or so new studies have taken an objective look at the presumed evils of Atkins, and the results have been little short of astonishing:
During a few months on the Atkins diet, people lose about twice as much as on the standard low-fat, high-carbohydrate approach recommended by most health organizations. [More...]
Pain to institute change
December 25, 2005 EST | General
Why do you do something that harms you? Why do you do something that has an overall negative effect in your life? Why do you do something that will make you unhappy later?
The answers to those questions are not easy. When you are overeating, or eating unhealthy foods you are happy and content during the time that you are eating them. You know that you shouldn't have them, but eat them anyway. The reason for this is the positive effect eating gives you at that very moment, is far less painful then the cruel realization that you will have to deal with in the future.
Now what exactly do I mean by that? You know that to stop eating fatty, delicious foods and start exercising will be harder in the long run than you are ready to commit yourself to fixing. Why is that? [More...]
Mental Anchors
December 25, 2005 EST | General
Have you ever noticed when you remember something pleasant in your past, that your current mood changes to a happy mood? Or when you remember a troubling thought, you become more agitated and your mood becomes full of negative thoughts?
When you are in a highly emotional state of mental thoughts and feelings, your mind creates "links" or "anchors" to things that you may see, hear, feel, touch or any other sense you can imagine. If, for instance, you are in a loving, caring mood, feeling loved, feeling great and you hear a song a few times, your mind links or anchors that song to those feelings. Thus, if you later hear the song, your mind looks at what is linked to that song and says, "Hey you, feel good, feel loved." [More...]
New Year's diet resolution tips
December 22, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition | Comments (0)
For many people, the coming New Year will involve resolutions to get on a diet and lose weight. While slimming down is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, it is often easier said than done. Making the switch from the calorie and fat laden temptations that lure us during the six week long holiday fest can be quite difficult. If you're planning to start your new year off with a pledge to lose weight, keep these tips in mind to help you ease into your resolution the healthy way.
Cutting everything out cold turkey is one of the most common techniques for approaching a diet; however, doing so may well spell disaster for a good intentioned diet. Instead of putting yourself on such a restrictive diet right after the holidays, consider options that will allow you to ease into a healthy eating regimen. This will increase your chances of sticking with your diet resolution and achieving success. [More...]
5 essentials for life
December 22, 2005 EST | General
When mind/body/spirit are out of balance we become ill ... dis-eased. How can we rebalance our energy and live life to the full ? The ability to really relax is of utmost importance in our quest for health as when we are calm and relaxed we are free from stress. It then becomes much easier to concentrate, focus and achieve our goals.
If we liberate our natural talents and go with the flow, we will have unlimited energy. A simple path to health must be found and the 5 essentials for life will give YOU the tools necessary to completely change your life for the better. [More...]
7 Buyer Beware tips about "low-carb" foods
December 22, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
With new year weight-loss resolutions in full swing, consumers are discovering new "low-carb" food choices on the grocery store counters. Micahel Huddleston, president/publisher of Weight-Loss-Review.com, a popular weight-loss site, is pleased to present these seven useful tips for "low-carb" foods.
Low-cab foods are spendy, trendy, and tricky. In fact, "low-carb" is not what it seems. Benefits these foods might offer for weight loss or
nutrition are debatable, at best.
Hundreds of newly available "low-carb" foods may actually make weight loss more difficult. Dieters are falling into the trap of thinking that eating "low-carb" foods will automatically cause pounds to drop off. [More...]
Glycemic Impact Diet
December 20, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
The Glycemic Impact DietTM (GI Diet) is a healthy nutrition plan you can easily follow for life. It balances unrefined complex carbohydrates with lean protein and healthy fat to help you stabilize blood sugars and increase energy while losing weight. Feel fuller longer and avoid those nasty sugar "highs" and "lows." [More...]
Alternative weight loss to Jenny Craig
December 20, 2005 EST | Weight Loss
Benefits of Alternative weight loss to Jenny Craig
Convenient to fit your lifestyle
Economical low cost
Shop at your local grocery store
Personalized weekly meal plans
"Print & Go" shopping lists [More...]
Healthy Soy weight loss plan
December 09, 2005 EST | Weight Loss
The New Milk Of Diet Kindness
In order for a soy food to place the FDA claim of fighting heart disease, it must provide 6.25 grams of soy protein per eight ounce serving. Sun Soy fits the bill! In addition, you'll get 40 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium, 50 percent RDA for vitamin B12, 25 percent RDA for vitamin D, and good amounts of vitamins A, E and riboflavin.
For the lactose intolerant who need to avoid dairy but like milk in their cereal, fortified soymilk is a great choice.
Now about the taste. What's different about this soymilk is that it's creamier than the other soymilks we've tried. It's good enough to drink by itself.
And like Gina raves, "I can't believe it. It doesn't have the icky taste of the other soymilks!"
We agree - Sun Soy is a delicious choice.
(Excerpt from The New Kind of Diet Kindness article by Susan L. Burke, MS, RD/LD, CDE Director of Nutrition Services) [More...]
The new Mediterranean Diet
December 09, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
eDiets' Mediterranean Diet Plan will help you follow a diet similar to that traditionally found in the countries around the Mediterranean. This plan is rich in healthy fats from fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and you'll find plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables here, too. This diet is a rich source of essential fatty acids and antioxidants, a combination which can help improve cholesterol levels and protect heart health. In the spirit of a Mediterranean Diet, this meal plan is recipe based. [More...]
Cholesterol Lowering Plan
December 06, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Heart Conditions
I'm often asked about the different types of cholesterol, and what it all means to your health. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.
Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body, because it's used to form cell membranes and some hormones. It is also needed for other functions in your body, but a high level of cholesterol in the blood -- hypercholesterolemia -- is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (which leads to heart attack). According to current estimates, nearly 62 million Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
(Article excerpt from Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly by Dr. Nancy Tice eDiets Physician and Psychiatrist) [More...]
The Blood Type Diet
December 06, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss
Noted naturopath, researcher, lecturer and New York Times best-selling author of Eat Right 4 Your Type, Peter D’Adamo, ND, spent 20 years researching the connections among blood type, food and disease (a concept his father studied in depth for many years). Peter D'Adamo was named 1990 Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and Preventative Care Update named Peter D’Adamo Clinician of the Month in February 1991. He is also the founder and editor emeritus of The Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. [More...]
Eating for Life weight loss plan facts
December 06, 2005 EST | Weight Loss
Feed your body, don’t starve it, by eating 6 times a day
Permission to cheat one day a week
Based on NY Times Bestseller, Eating For Life
Includes Healthy Recipes
Personalized weekly meal plans
Weekly "Print & Go" shopping list
Sample Menu
The healthiest people, with the healthiest eating habits, enjoy eating "fun foods" that are not necessarily the most nutritious, from time to time. So, follow the Eating for Life plan, six days a week. And on the seventh day, eat whatever you want, whenever you want, in whatever amount and combination you desire - this is your "Free Day". Have fun with it! [More...]
Success with strength training
November 25, 2005 EST | Exercise
Strength training is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine and stay in great shape! It is the most productive form of exercise there is! In order to be successful with strength training there are some basic principles that must be followed if you want to receive the many benefits which strength training has to offer! The three most critical factors are progressive overload, intensity, and recovery.
Progressive overload simply means that you must force your muscles to work harder each time. That means you can't use the same weight every workout, regardless of how many sets or reps you do. The best way to do this is by attempting to increase the resistance / weight used and, or increase the number of repetitions performed at each workout. [More...]
Gobbling is for turkeys - How to maintain control at big holiday meals
November 14, 2005 EST | Weight Loss | Comments (0)
It's less than two weeks away—that awesome Thanksgiving meal that smells so good when you walk in, looks beautiful on your table, and brings your friends and relatives all running. But some of us might be wishing we could run away from it instead, before we gobble up everything in sight and sabotage not only our diet, but all the hard work we've done up until this point.
Whichever direction you're headed, stop for a moment and get a grip on the situation. It's really only one meal, or at most, one day of warmth and good food—and certainly nothing to sacrifice your weight loss program over.
As you head into your gatherings and big meals this week—or any time this holiday season—there's one key message that can keep you from tipping the scales: BE IN CONTROL. You're in charge here, and no casserole, cocktail or big turkey dinner can make you lose your grip if you don't want it to. You get to decide how things play out this year. [More...]
Holiday cheer or fear - Get skinny on your favorite seasonal drinks
November 14, 2005 EST | Weight Loss | Comments (0)
It's holiday time, and that means temptation lies waiting all around. And while many of us are good at watching the goodies we eat, we sometimes forget to count the drinks we're taking in. A little wine here, a little eggnog there, and all of a sudden you've done a number on your waistline (which is much harder to trim than your tree!).
So to get through the holidays unscathed—or at least to be aware of when you're being naughty or nice to your body—check out our info on some traditional holiday drinks. See exactly what's in some of your favorite seasonal cheer, and what drinks might be toasting your diet more than anything else. [More...]
Festive Fitness - Nine tricks for fitting in exercise over the holidays
November 14, 2005 EST | Exercise , Weight Loss | Comments (0)
Who has time to exercise during the holidays? You do—and here's how. You don't have to spend an hour at the gym to get a quality workout in. With holiday parties, travel and shopping, your free time is probably at an all-time low. So we've got nine simple tricks that can help keep you active, without driving you to the proverbial holiday nuthouse.
If you can get into the mindset that something is better than nothing, you'll be amazed at the results you can get. [More...]
New studies show soy may support better bone health
November 13, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Senior Health , Women's Health | Comments (0)
By Dr. Aaron Tabor, MD
Medical Research Director at www.revivalsoy.com
No matter what age you are, strong, healthy bones and joints help you live your life to the fullest and increase your quality of life!
While soy is not a replacement for prescription medications, it can be part of your overall bone health plan. Clinical studies continue to show the benefits of soy for supporting bone health. Recent studies in pre- and postmenopausal women report that soy and soy isoflavones, key ingredients in soy, help to support better bone structure (1-4). In pre- and postmenopausal Japanese women, consumption of soy isoflavones (100 mg/day) for 6 months supported better bone strength (2). In a similar trial of 19 postmenopausal women, consumption of soy isoflavones (110 mg/day) for six months supported better spine health compared to the control group (1). Soy consumption also improves bone metabolism processes, further supporting the beneficial effects of soy for bone health (1, 3, 4). [More...]
Reduce free radicals in your body with soy
November 13, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition | Comments (0)
By Dr. Aaron Tabor, MD
Medical Research Director at www.revivalsoy.com
While you are out working or playing this summer, the sun is causing oxidative damage to your skin, including your facial skin and the skin on the back of your hands. Oxidative damage is often the result of high levels of unhealthy free radicals in the body. Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause unhealthy effects to your body’s cells and are a natural by-product of your body’s metabolism. Getting enough antioxidants in your diet to promote healthier tissues is essential to reduce the unwanted effects of these free radicals. [More...]
Soy may support a healthier perimenopause & menopause transition
November 13, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Women's Health | Comments (0)
By Dr. Aaron Tabor, MD
Medical Research Director at www.revivalsoy.com
Menopause is a natural stage of life all women experience as they age. And while it may be normal, it certainly doesn't feel normal. The hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and fatigue can make menopause one of the most physically and emotionally miserable times in a woman's life. So, let's review what causes menopause, what you can expect, and how soy may help.
What Causes Menopause?
Menopause occurs when declining levels of estrogen cause changes in your periods. During menopause, ovulation (egg production) stops, causing periods to become less frequent, and eventually stopping altogether. For many women, this process begins silently somewhere around age 40. Declining estrogen levels during menopause may lead to poor vaginal and uterine health. Estrogen also helps women maintain strong bones and good cholesterol levels. [More...]
