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- Learn about Tribulus Terrestris - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comTribulus terrestris is an herbal supplement that has been used for thousands of years by people on every continent. Tribulus Terrestris extract can be found all over the world and this horny herb can survive the most harsh climates and can thrive in soil that is in poor condition. The tribulus ...
Views: 2867(2 votes) - Why Diaphragmatic Breathing 24/7 Is Crucial To Fight Obesity - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovRecent medical discoveries suggest that obesity and insulin resistance are caused by ... low levels of oxygen in body cells. When our bodies suffer from cell hypoxia (reduced O2 levels), our tissues increase production of HIF-1 (hypoxia inducible factor-1). And this is the chemical that directly ...
Views: 2861(1 vote) - Is the Inner You Different from the Outer You? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Shannon LagasseIt would seem that we all have dual personalities. We have the person we show the world on a day-to-day basis and the person we are behind closed doors, when we’re alone, in the bedroom, intoxicated, or in any other event where we feel safe and/or significantly lower our inhibitions. This week ...
Views: 2858 - Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain - 9 Helpful Suggestions - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Mark ChandlerAvoiding holiday weight gain is on the minds of millions of Americans as we approach the holiday season for 2012. The average person gains at least 2 pounds from just prior to Thanksgiving through New Years Day. Millions of individuals gain 7 pounds or more. But it can be different for ...
Views: 2853(1 vote) - Best Clenbuterol Cycles - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Clen AbuseMost people known the steroid Clenbuterol as also a bronchodilator used for curing people having breathing and bronchial ailments. It is sold under the trade name Spiropent and Ventipulmin. Clenbuterol is known to cause the stimulation of the central nervous system, oxygen transportation and ...
Views: 2851 - Increase Serotonin Levels and Lose Weight Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockYou are feeling down and lonely, so you get up at night and raid the fridge. You don't grab celery and carrot sticks. Are you kidding? Most likely, you'll dive into the chocolate cake or the family sized container of rocky road ice cream or maybe you'll finish off the cheesecake. There's a ...
Views: 2851 - Low sodium meals - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Popa WoolseyLow sodium meals and foods with protein and delicious foods to avoid high cholesterol. We have given you many diet plans and here is one that you can use once a week to give yourself a little splurge. Have a nice 6 ounce steak, not fried. Trim the fat and season with garlic, onions, pepper ...
Views: 2848(3 votes) - 7 Hard Core Ways to Break the Sugar and Fat Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredSugar and fat addictions are out of control in the U.S. Sugar and processed foods such as pasta and white bread are a great way to pack on the pounds and damage your health. The bad fats, saturated and hydrogenated fats, are causing serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart ...
Views: 2845(1 vote) - 3 Quick Tips To Fight Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Vienna MillerDid you know that it's been estimated that 75% of overeating is because of our emotions? Just imagine how much weight we could lose if we would just address this problem! With that in mind here are three quick tips to preventing and overcoming emotional eating: #1 Practice Being Deleriously ...
Views: 2829(2 votes) - Eating For Energy Review - Easiest Way to 3 Surprising Raw Food Diet Tips - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from michael reviewThat book review is component of a series that will contains the main topics Fat Loss. Fat Loss involves shedding excess unwanted fat or adipose tissue, with an eye toward removing extra weight and increasing overall conditioning. A lot of people ought to recognise that natural foods are ...
Views: 2827 - Methods to Increase Height - Grow Taller Naturally! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Larry GateIt can be very terrible if you are not so tall. People who are tall tend to be more attractive and confident as opposed to those who are short. Yes, look around you and you will find out that tall people are mostly preferred in all walks of live. If you are wondering how to grow taller, worry no ...
Views: 2825 - 5 Steps to Lighten Your Summer BBQ - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Sam EtkinWe are full swing into summer at my house. Lazy days at the pool, sipping icy lemonade while watching fireworks and BBQ's filled with family and friends are just to name a few summertime traditions. While many of our summertime activities revolve around enjoying the outdoors and grilling, it's ...
Views: 2823(7 votes) - Why Dull Knife is Dangerous for All - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Willie MurphyPeople use a knife to cut variety types of things and daily accessories in the kitchen. But a dull knife is always dangerous for multiple reasons. Using a dull knife can cause danger anytime. Even a little unconsciousness can a serious damage. Thus you need to be careful about using a dull ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - Stop Unhealthy Cravings Naturally and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Neeraj VarmaPeople are trying to lose weight with appetite suppressants. They are going to really mess themselves up. This article is to help people control their cravings naturally so they don't have to do un-natural things to lose fat. Cravings are the body's way of saying you need certain nutrients. ...
Views: 2809(2 votes) - Food Allergies and overeating--what's the connection? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Julie SimonWe all have our favorite foods. For me, freshly baked bread and scones top the list. And for some of us, once we start eating these foods, we can’t stop. It’s as if they’re calling to us. Before we know it, we’ve eaten the whole carton of ice cream, or polished off the entire bag of cookies. ...
Views: 2789 - 7 Nutritional MUSTS before you undertake exercise - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzDon't waste your time exercising unless you are doing the following first. Doing so will make sure your efforts in the gym are rewarded with RESULTS. Here is a checklist, beginning in order from the most important 1) Eat a solid breakfast within an hour of waking up. The meal should have ...
Views: 2780(3 votes) - From Flab to Fab – How to Get Great Abs - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Dave BurtThere are different abs preparation and abs training techniques that will help you achieve washboard abs. Cardiovascular exercises increase your metabolic rate causing the fat burning capacity of your body to increase dramatically. Remember, you're not going to reduce fat content without body ...
Views: 2780(4 votes) - Low Carb Diet Ideas - Tips And Tricks To Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonFor the most part when no matter how good your intentions are when you begin a diet, it is rare to actually have the motivation to stick with it. Many of your friends and family members will have tips and suggestions to help you lose weight which can often be quite confusing because many of the ...
Views: 2772 - Weightloss and the Ego/Inner Child - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jelaila StarrLosing weight is a funny thing and a great mystery to so many of us. What makes us lose weight? What makes us gain weight? It seems that there are as many answers and there are people. Throughout this article I wish to share with you a perspective that has allowed me to lose weight and a bit ...
Views: 2771(2 votes) - Are you hiding behind your fat? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Jill ThomasFat as Hiding Very often people unconsciously hold onto fat as a way of hiding a secret or something about themselves that they don’t want to share, much in the same way a child might hide under a blanket. Food itself is a great way of stuffing down words and feelings that you either wish ...
Views: 2769 - Massage and Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage & Dieting - Can the weight be rubbed off? Nothing spells relaxation like a massage and relaxing while dieting is essential. Most dieters are changing their eating habits as well as adding physical exercise and massage is the answer for those spent, achy muscles. There are claims ...
Views: 2769 - The Number One Abdominal Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a personal trainer when I meet a new client, I would say that many of them speak of their desire for a flatter stomach and weight loss. For the ladies many of you speak of a nice flat tummy with no visible pouch and to feel confident on holidays by the pool whereas the men out there aim to ...
Views: 2767 - Functional Food Obsession? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Nancy Anderson DolanFunctional Food Obsession? We are in the midst of an overwhelming increase in the number of people that are obsessed with food. Eating disorders are rampant and 65% of North Americans are classified as overweight or obese. But what if this so called “problem” is really a wake up call? Like ...
Views: 2766 - The Seven Sins of Obesity: The Final Conclusion - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the final conclusion to the article series about the sins, or reasons for obesity in the western culture from the last seven articles. Let’s just go through the process of how it all started: It began with the use of a vehicle – a car for getting around, which immediately ...
Views: 2766(1 vote) - 7 REASONS WHY TEA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Margaux Diaz7 REASONS WHY TEA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH Introduction Tea is a beverage that can boost one’s health. There are people who take tea more regularly than others. There are important things to note for those people who take tea more regularly. The quality of tea that one chooses is important to ...
Views: 2762 - Pros and Cons of Alkaline Diets - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Angel VickyAcid alkaline diet and the alkaline ash diet exist after the foods are digested. Said diet leaves an ash that can be acidic, alkaline or neutral depending on the mineral content. Overconsumption of meat and dairy products promote an acidic pH balance in the body that can lead to serious ...
Views: 2758 - The Atkins Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Atkins Diet all about? The diet was created by Dr. Robert Atkins as he worked to resolve his own overweight condition following medical school and graduate medical training. He started writing the popular series of books after successfully treating thousands of patients. The diet ...
Views: 2757(2 votes) - ***Are You Toxic? Of course you are! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Mike CaldwellAs people become informed, more people are looking for the best cleansing diet when striving to lose weight. Today, more so than ever, we are being barraged by toxins in our environment. We can’t possibly avoid them, regardless of how careful we are. In many cases, you may not even be aware ...
Views: 2752(1 vote) - Weight Control Expert Finds Major Flaws in Hot New Celebrity Diet; Warning - Watch Out! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from abby aronowitzWhat do Alicia Keys, Halle Berry, Jessica Simpson, Kanye West, John Meyer, Mandy Moore and Eva Mendes all have in common? They're all on a weight loss diet that just might do them harm. That's the shocking revelation by weight control expert Dr. Abby Aronowitz , who has uncovered major flaws in ...
Views: 2749 - How to Cheat On Your Diet and Stay Lean For More Energy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jimmy Hays Nelson"Did you feel guilty eating that?" I often get this question when I post a picture of my cheat meal one week. The admittance that I cheat on my diet like everyone else wasn't a huge deal, but the issue of guilt associated with rewarding oneself opened the door to an issue that goes beyond goals ...
Views: 2744(1 vote) - The Best and Worst Things to Do Before and After Lunch - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Eduardo BritoThe easiest way to succeed with not only your health goals, but any goal, is to structure your life and habits in ways that support and make achieving your goals easy. That happens to be particularly true when it comes to your eating habits; not only as far as what you eat, but also as far as ...
Views: 2744 - What Are the Best Weight Loss Supplements for Women? - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Veneta YovevaWe all know how aggressive the competition in the weight loss industry is since weight loss supplements and diet pills for women have become the most popular way to manage body weight issues. Women should know the difference between weight loss supplements that are legitimate and those which ...
Views: 2738 - 10 Things You (and Your Schools) Need to Know About Beating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMy most vivid childhood memories are from grade school. They are awful memories of ugly days, too many to count. I was “the fat kid.” Every year, the school nurse would make her way from room to room, a doctor’s scale in tow. When she got to our room, we were called by name, and we got ...
Views: 2731(3 votes) - How to Stop Binge Eating With Hypnosis and NLP - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Debbie WilliamsEvery sufferer of this condition wants to stop binge eating whether they are conscious of this or not. The personal ramifications of leading a secret life and planning all activities around food leads to desperate unhappiness in sufferers. Binge eaters consume vast quantities of food and many ...
Views: 2728 - ***Finally, Fast Weight Loss with Clean Hair - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Tiffany PWentzville, MO – Dr. A.T.W. Simeons’ famous HCG Diet is known for providing fast and significant weight loss results. It is also known for its rigid guidelines. Diligent HCG Dieters must abstain from using any personal care products containing fats or oils during the month on the diet plan. HCG ...
Views: 2727(2 votes) - Can The GI (Glycemic Index) Diet Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThe GI diet, based on the Glycemic Index, has recently become very popular, but the GI ranking system has been around since 1981. There have been several books published on the success of the GI diet, but is it really a diet or a lifestyle change? The glycemic index Dr. David Jenkins, from ...
Views: 2721(2 votes) - Core Values: How Building a Strong Torso Speeds Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Jen BodaExercise is a necessary part of health and weight loss and yet, when many people begin exercising they lack a holistic understanding of how the body is made, how the muscles of the body work together for support and strength. Often we focus most of our energy on what we want to tone or get rid ...
Views: 2721 - Weight Loss Secret - Let Go of This Important Block - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaTime and time again, when helping people with weight loss emotional blocks, this one comes up. As a matter of fact, it is a big block in the way of releasing any habit that does not serve us. And eating more than we should for our optimal health and happiness is the main habit involved in ...
Views: 2715 - Dealing With A Partner Who Tries to Sabotage Your Diet! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Lorna BalfourMy baby was born 14 months ago and I have lost 10kg of weight, and I have a few more kilograms to lose before I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight. It has been a long journey as I realised early on that dieting and breastfeeding where in conflict, and that I had to focus on feeding my baby ...
Views: 2712 - Do You Love to Eat? That’s OK! It’s a Key to Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from William AndersonI love to eat. For years, I thought that was the reason I had my weight problem. As a kid, the so-called experts told me I’d have to deny that part of myself to succeed —I’d need to stop enjoying myself and get used to doing what I hated. To solve my weight problem, they said I’d have to make ...
Views: 2707(5 votes) - Ashley’s “Killer” Recipe for Organic Beef Barley Soup Made in a Crock Pot - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Even though the health benefits of beef barley soup containing onions, carrots and celery are well known, there can be even more nutrition in those little grains of barley then one would expect. Unless the beef barley soup is organic, it does not contain the same ingredients as your grandmother ...
Views: 2698(5 votes) - How To Get More Energy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoArticle originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-get-more-energy It's relatively simple to get more energy. The ideas illustrated here involve protecting your natural energy not using stimulants or even supplements as a crutch. ...
Views: 2696 - Plant Based Eating… A fresh start - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe title for this article actually has more than one meaning. First, when you eat plant based, it tends to be very fresh. Secondly, for many people who go plant based, it is a fresh start on their health. In reality, being plant based is being vegan. However, some vegans are not 100% plant ...
Views: 2689 - Eat Candy and Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from James HallmarkI recently wrote an article on ezinearticles.com in repsonse to the numerous requests I've received about what people can do this Halloween to ensure that they don't go off their fitness plan. Although Halloween is over, I think the information in this article is relevant to any time you feel ...
Views: 2679(1 vote) - Does Exercise Reduce Obesity In Kids? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydHave you noticed that there seems to be more kids who are obese these days? It is heartbreakingly true. Especially in the United States as studies have shown the kids in the US are more likely to be obese than kids in other countries. There are some important questions that need to be ...
Views: 2678 - Weight Loss: Do I Have to Give Up Chocolate? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Khandee AhnaimuganMost people trying to lose weight, think that they have to cut out all the foods they love in order to achieve their goal. This is a terrible way to go about it, because it makes the whole experience unpleasant and so you are less likely to stick to it. The main question you should really ask ...
Views: 2672 - Ginseng: A Glycemic Reduction Factor! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Dr. Bill BaileyGinseng is widely known as a beneficial herb, with many healthful attributes attributed to its regular use. "Ginseng increases resistance to the effects of stress and improves circulation and mental functioning. Health conditions contributed to be stress include increased acidity of the body ...
Views: 2669(1 vote) - Delicious low fat low salt diet - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Popa WoolseyDelicious low fat low salt diet and high protein low fat foods to lose belly fat fast. The best way to start your high protein, low fat food diet is easy. Just start by avoiding all fried greasy foods. The next step is even easier to lower your salt and fat. Simply avoid processed and canned ...
Views: 2666(1 vote) - Lobster Tail: It's Worth The Splurge - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Popa WoolseyThere are a lot of people that would love to eat lobster tail more often than they do. The thing is though, most people assume that it is something that is too far out of reach when it comes to their grocery or dining budget. However, if you want to make sure that you are getting as many ...
Views: 2664(2 votes) - Lose Stomach Fat In Your 50s – How I Lost Some Stubborn Fat - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellLike many people who are over 50, I have a pocket of fat that will not go away without a lot of effort on my part. My stubborn fat is stomach fat in my lower abdomen. This is a common place for men to store fat. Other places are the waist and lower back – so called "love handles". Women tend to ...
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