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Healthy Breakfast – The Most Important Meal of the Day

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:01:23 +0000

Almost everyone treats breakfast as the least important meal of the day. It never gets the attention it deserves. Dinner, on the other hand, is the kind of meal that should always be light and healthy, but we end up overeating at the dinner table (great way to gain weight since the body does not ...

Emotional Eating

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:02:16 +0000

Yesterday, out of the blue, without any foreboding gossip or rumor, the company I work for was taken over by a competitor. All afternoon we sat stunned and unnaturally quiet, trying to absorb what had happened and what it might mean to our future.

Two hours after the announcement of the sal...

Food We Take Determines Our Character

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:10:06 +0000

When you take your food next time, take care of the food what you are taking. Because the food you take determines your character. Not able to believe this. But it is true.

Although many other reasons determine the character of a man, food becomes an important part in determining the charac...

Historical Approaches to Weight Loss and Healthy Eating

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:14:20 +0000

Here are a few interesting facts:

Today, we have made nutrition a science; we think that our experts know the secrets to healthy eating.

A much wider variety of healthy foods are available to us today than ever before.

However, in modern society, more of us have weight problems ...

Why We Do Not Sell Coral Calcium

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:11:22 +0000

Since coral calcium is one of he hottest products on the market for the treatment of arthritis you would think that a site that is called the Arthritis Store would sell it. So why don't we sell coral calcium. It is simple we care too much for our customers. We do not sell products just because w...

Healthy Aging – A 21st Century Possibility

admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:10:11 +0000

We are the "older" generation. We love our life and we want to hang around for a lot more of it. So we ask ourselves what can we do to engage in healthy aging.

When we were young we heard what are called "old wives tales" about health and food...We rolled our eyes and looked at our ...

Help Stop Snoring, Limiting Eating Before Bedtime

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:14:06 +0000

It's getting to close to bedtime and your stomach is looking for a late night snack. You go to the kitchen and decide on a nice thick slice of chocolate cake. After brushing your teeth you tuck yourself into bed and within hours you feel the familiar hand of your spouse trying to wake you up so ...

Colostrum Immune Support From Mothers’ Milk

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:14:04 +0000

This complex mixture of nutrient-rich growth factors, immunoglobulins, glycoconjugates and a variety of other important immune boosting compounds is a natural way to improve your physical health and well-being.

Colostrum is found only in the liquid that comes just before mother's milk, and...

Types of ADD Manifestation in Children

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:10:15 +0000

Attention Deficit Disorder wears many faces among children. While the hyperactive, rebellious boys are easy to spot, there are also several other types of children that suffer from ADD that go undiagnosed because of their less conspicuous behavior. Girls often fall into this category.

Some ...

Obesity A Real Problem for Today’s Children (Quick Facts)

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:03:03 +0000

64.5% of Americans are currently overweight or obese. The rate of increase in obesity is twice as high for children as for adults.
In the United States, obesity now contributes more to chronic illness and health care costs than does smoking. In fact, 7% of all health care expendit...

Children and Acid Reflux

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:02:08 +0000

Acid reflux is a condition normally associated with adults. Sadly, many children also suffer the effects of acid reflux. This desease, also referred to as gastro-esophageal reflux, occurs when stomach contents churn and rise up into the esophagus, the tube connecting the stomach with the mouth. ...

Calcium and Your Kids

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:04:15 +0000

What's so essential for your children's bones and dental health? It's C - A - L - C - I - U - M. Yes, calcium, one of macro minerals needed in a large amount by the body.

This main mineral has several important functions. It is responsible in forming healthy bones and teeth. It also fu...

The Exercise That Reduces or Reverses the Effects of Aging

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:14:02 +0000

One of the easiest and most convenient forms of exercise is walking. Different studies have shown that walking for thirty minutes, three times a week, has a host of beneficial side effects. Reduction of blood pressure, a reduction in anxiety levels, retaining bone mass and weight management are a...

Coronary Diseases and Heart Smart Eating

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:08:02 +0000

Heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death in the United States. Much of this is credited to the huge amount of fats in the typical Western diet.

Heart problems were almost non-existent in most Asian countries where the typical diet consisted mainly of fish, vegetables, ric...

6 Negative Effects Of Eating Fast Food

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:04:00 +0000

1. Fast food has a very high energy density. About 65 percent higher than a typical diet and twice as high as recommended healthy diets which makes us eat more than we otherwise would. Energy density refers to the amount of calories an item of food contains in relation to its weight. Foods with a...