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- 5 Health Benefits of Quail Eggs - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Jack HoganMany people do not realize it, but quail eggs offer significant health benefits. In fact, there are 5 main ones to be exact. It might sound pretty weird to eat one of these eggs, but once you learn what types of health benefits they offer, you might not feel quite so skeptical. As you are ...
Views: 52275 - A Diet for Epstein Barr Virus (Glandular Fever or Mononucleosis) - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Elizabeth NobleDid you know that the function of your immune system is closely related to what you eat? The right diet will supercharge your immune system and get you over Epstein Barr fast. In the initial acute stage of any infection or illness when symptoms like fever, sore throat, swollen glands, mucous ...
Views: 48526(4 votes) - The 5 Signs You are Holding Water and 3 Fast Solutions Anyone Can Follow - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWater Water Everywhere! 10 Causes of Water Retention I have had several messages specifically regarding Water Retention. So I will try to explain what the main causes are and what you can do about it. Firstly I must state that I am a personal trainer not a doctor, so I will give you this ...
Views: 38844 - Foods that Feed The Pineal Gland - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Nwenna KaiOur pineal gland otherwise known as our master gland or the gland that governs over our third eye is the center of psychic awareness in the human mind. It is about the size of a pea and sits inside a cave located behind the pituitary gland. It naturally produces a hormone called melatonin which ...
Views: 21245(3 votes) - Penis Skin Care Tips – How to Get a Great-Looking Johnson - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from John DuganIf a date night is going particularly smoothly, there's a moment when the clothes hit the floor and a man's body is subject to the scrutiny of a new partner's gaze. If all goes well, that inspection lasts for just a second or two, and the action continues. However, there are times when parts of ...
Views: 20339 - My Top 5 Supplement Recommendations for Men and Women - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsDo nutritional supplements just give you “expensive urine”? No, according to a study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance as reported in May 2007. The study focused on calcium-vitamin D combinations, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein-zeaxanthin combinations. The ...
Views: 19314(5 votes) - Put Down That Spinach! Those "Alkaline" Foods Just Might Be Ruining Your Health! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carole TaylorYou've probably seen the headlines: "Alkaline Foods: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Body" You may have even read the article: "Nutrition experts agree - our diets are causing our pH levels to be too acid. We need to eat more alkaline-rich foods like dark leafy greens and drink more water to ...
Views: 17996(2 votes) - Glaucoma: Natural Medicine Factors - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutNutrition in Glaucoma The first step in developing a good balanced foundation for your nutritional program is to begin with a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. A multiple to be used by someone with glaucoma should have both vitamin A and beta carotene according to some ...
Views: 14158(1 vote) - Goji Berry Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Matthew ScottGoji berry benefits are numerous. Goji berries (gou qi zi in Chinese) have been a popular longevity tonic in China for centuries. They are mainly grown in north west China. Goji berries (also called wolfberries) are red and sweet tasting when ready for harvest and when dried look similar in ...
Views: 12253 - The Benefits of Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Darren O ConnellThere are multiple benefits to good nutrition. Good nutrition is essential for the maintenance and health of you and your body. It is known that good nutrition can provide mental health relief, promote sleep, and increases energy. Good nutrition also provides the body with the nutrients it needs ...
Views: 12136 - ***Do You Know Where Your Calcium Comes From? What the Best Source of Calcium is for Your Health? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHIn a rock quarry in China, a bulldozer creeps along, ferrying a load of large limestone rocks to a conveyor belt that disappears inside a large processing facility...known as Calcium Carbonate from limestone. Out in the North Atlantic, a massive tanker ship vacuums tons of calcified material ...
Views: 11933(5 votes) - Restoring Alkalinity Balance in the Body - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukMany people are preoccupied with the idea of alkalinizing the body; there are many books on the subject. Unfortunately, a good part of the time this concept is way oversimplified. Maintaining Neutrality The pH of our blood is maintained in a very tight range – neutral, which is slightly ...
Views: 11667 - How I Cured My Acid Reflux Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Carisa HolmesAre you tired of eating antacids like candy? Do you “feel the burn” even when you’re not in the gym? If so, you are probably suffering from acid reflux. Medical types have now named it GERD, or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. No matter what you call it, it can be a painful and disruptive ...
Views: 11300(1 vote) - How I Lost Weight Using Nature Valley Granola Bars - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Aleon SonomaKey Fact: More than 1.9 billion people worldwide were overweight in 2010, a 25 percent increase since 2002. Also, the United States (Mexico is not far behind) leads all industrialized countries, 78.6 percent of their adult population is overweight. I want to share my simple/straightforward ...
Views: 11186(1 vote) - Macular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutMacular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration Preventing Blindness John is a well-known radio personality and film producer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the nutritional field. To his frustration, and despite a healthy diet and nutritional supplementation, he had progressed ...
Views: 11068 - Why Your Body May Be Too Acidic and How to Fix It - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Jen BodaAll of us strive for balance in our daily lives, our emotions, our habits-and yet balance can be difficult to achieve in the modern world. The same is true with the biochemical system in our bodies. Just like every other carbon based life form on the planet, the human bloodstream maintains a PH ...
Views: 10825(2 votes) - The Healing Power Of Young Coconuts - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Mark AmentA few years back, when I was just learning about raw food nutrition, I went to a raw food festival in Oregon. It was in a beautiful outdoor setting, next to a lake, and very appropriate for nature loving raw food enthusiasts. Under the canopy of shade trees, I enjoyed listening to several ...
Views: 10708 - Dysmenorrhea - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Dysmenorrhea means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after menstrual periods in the lower abdomen caused by disruption of contraction within the uterus as a result of excess bad prostaglandins. II. Causes A. Primary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea is ...
Views: 10118(2 votes) - ***FucoThin With Fucoxanthin - A Natural Seaweed Extract For Effective, Thermogenic Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhat is FucoTHIN? FucoThin is a natural, whole food based supplement that is made with a proprietary concentration of fucoxanthin and combined with pomegranate seed oil. FucoTHIN contains the first marine algae-derived ingredient (fucoxanthin), that has been studied by leading scientists for ...
Views: 9849(6 votes) - 4 best Espresso Machines under 200 - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Usama MalikWhen we want a coffee we go to the coffee shop or simply make it at home through coffee maker machines. Most of the people do not know that buying a coffee machine and making a coffee at home is as easy as buying a coffee from a coffee shop. Instead of waiting in a coffee shop you can buy a ...
Views: 9683 - Measuring your hydration level - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from James EvansDehydration can be highly dangerous, whether it results from exertion, environmental factors or health status. But how do you tell whether you are dehydrated or not? The unique HydraTrend Test Strips produce an accurate hydration reading in less than 60 seconds. They are convenient and easy ...
Views: 9679(3 votes) - Breakfast- The Most Important Meal of The Day - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from sarah labdarYou have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if this is true then why do most people skip breakfast? There are many reasons why people choose to skip breakfast, some think by skipping breakfast it will help to lose weight, others just feel they don’t have time for ...
Views: 9651 - ***Cultured, Whole-Food Vitamins And Supplements – Best Source of Dietary Supplementation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhole Foods for Optimal Nutrition Whole foods are our best source of nourishment and provide the most complete sources of vitamins and minerals. We are nourished by eating whole foods because they contain the necessary proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, ...
Views: 9215(7 votes) - Learn To Beat Anxiety Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2010 from Jaime HeidelAs somebody who has struggled with anxiety and panic attacks for fifteen years, I understand what you’re going through. The first time I ever had a panic attack, I thought I was dying. The worst part about panic attacks is when you’ve had one you’re always afraid you’re going to have another ...
Views: 9169(11 votes) - Low Iron Can Cause Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Byron RichardsA new discovery about the need for iron in your brain stem (where pain registers) opens the door for an additional approach to chronic pain that may be of immense benefit to many people who are currently suffering. It has been proposed for a number of years that one cause of restless legs ...
Views: 9114(3 votes) - Take Adrenotone to Improve Your Adrenal Healthiness - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Edith MillanAs a result of deciding the primary characteristics of the adrenal glands you’ll learn how imbalance in these hormones impacts our bodies. On top of your kidneys are walnut-shaped organs called the adrenal glands. Their key duty is to make body hormones that the entire body will have to ...
Views: 8928 - Pre-Workout Drinks for Teenagers? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Daryl LawsQuestion: Should my son use pre-workout drinks like N-O-Explode? He is in high school and asked me to get him some but I don't know anything about them. What about post-workout drinks? Are they any good? Answer: Pre-workout formulas are advertised as supplements that heighten your awareness, ...
Views: 8908(1 vote) - Portillo’s Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from James KretzerPortillo's is actually a chain of restaurants that specialize in serving Chicago-style food. Portillo's is located primarily all by way of the Chicago metropolitan spot, and also has two locations in southern California. The Portillo's menu consists of your variety of items, for example ...
Views: 8833 - Can a Calorie Restrictive Diet Ruin My Metabolism? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from William AndersonA writer asks, “I’ve heard that my metabolic rate screeches to a halt if I go on a calorie restricted diet. I’ve heard my metabolism will be ’ruined for life’ if I lose weight that way. OMG! Is this true?” The answer is a big authoritative NO, evidenced by NIH funded research at the ...
Views: 8822 - STATIN DRUGS MAY DEPLETE VITAMIN D LEVELS - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dr. Kelly SennholzStatin drugs have become so popular in medical circles that some people were joking, "They should be put in the water." Perhaps that is not water some would like to drink. In fact, due to marketing efforts and studies published by statin companies, statin drugs have become what doctors refer ...
Views: 8717(3 votes) - ***Don't be a Statistic in the Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHCurrently, an estimated one billion people world-wide are deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D has over 600 receptor sites in the body, including the brain and the heart. Since Vitamin D receptor sites are so prevalent in the body, new studies and research continue to emerge, touting the health ...
Views: 8579(13 votes) - Dorito Dangers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Bette DowdellDoritos Well, looky here! I read that the CEO of Frito/Lay describes Doritos as a ‘healthful snack.’ Well, I had to check that out. Who knows? Maybe I could start eating Doritos. So off to the web! Holey Moley! It takes a special kind of dictionary to describe Doritos as ...
Views: 8393 - Learning Your "Real" Metabolic Type - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carole TaylorIt seems like every week, I get at least one email that starts this way: "Hi Carole, I took a metabolic typing test, and I'm a mixed type. Can you tell if how I should eat to control my weight?" Or sometimes, it starts with: "Carole, I'm trying metabolic typing, and it doesn't work. I'm a ...
Views: 8212(3 votes) - The Advantages of Eating Unprocessed Food - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Pete RoblesUnprocessed bulk food is one of the most effective ways to not only stay fit and healthy but it is a great method to lose weight as well. A lot of people underestimate the power of eating unprocessed bulk food mainly because they are simply not aware of what these chemical-free grub can do to ...
Views: 8211 - Acai Berry vs Maqui Berry: Which is Healthier? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Maqui SuperberryAcai Berry vs Maqui Berry: Which is Healthier? In recent years, the Acai berry has gained a healthy dose of attention from the media and nutrition community. A common ingredient in trendy sports drinks and juice concentrates, it is responsible for making the health benefits of anti-oxidants ...
Views: 8202(2 votes) - Fight Inflammation Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Ana PoirierWe are definitely an "inflammation nation". Technically, you need some inflammation to heal wounds and fight infection, but an abundance of processed foods and the ensuing deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids can lead to a very dangerous (and increasingly more common) condition known as chronic ...
Views: 8164(1 vote) - *** The Best Source of Omega 3 Supplementation for Optimal Health & Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHOmega-3 Fatty Acids Defined: Omega-3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fats, one of four basic types of fat the body derives from food or supplements and Omega-3's are increasingly recognized as important to human health. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids (or ...
Views: 8159(6 votes) - Acidic Foods - 5 Acidic Foods To Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Maria DolgovaEating healthy in this day and age can indeed be quite difficult with all of the temptation that is out there today, but it is having the determination and the will-power to stick to it that will see you through. As mentioned in the title of this article, there are five types of acidic foods to ...
Views: 8131 - Feeling bloated after eating that bagel? Read this! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you one of the millions of people who love bagels for breakfast or bread with dinner? Let’s face it bread is one of the staples in the food chain that has sustained hungry eaters for centuries. Why then is there so much talk about the adverse affects of consuming gluten? Bread is ...
Views: 8070(5 votes) - Benefits of Prenatal Vitamins When Not Pregnant - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Alwin SmithThough most women know to take prenatal vitamins during pregnancy, and sometimes even before conception, many women are not aware of the benefits of taking prenatal vitamins when not pregnant. Doctors will typically prescribe small prenatal vitamins to pregnant women in order to ensure that she ...
Views: 7995 - We Are Responsible for Our Health and Our Disease - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Kathy OddeninoDisease is a devastating surprise for most people, which can totally change our lives and the lives of our family members. It seems to simply appear without warning to turn us from a healthy human being into a ravaged and sick human being. Because disease can strike without conscious warning ...
Views: 7895 - CELL SUGAR and TYPE 4 DIABETES - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Ira EdwardsCELL SUGAR and TYPE 4 DIABETES Two hypotheses: Low cell glucose can be a cause of many symptoms. (Call it hypoglycellia.) Cell glucose can be low when blood glucose is normal. What if a person is sick and tired and medical help doesn’t help? That may happen without diabetes, ...
Views: 7825 - ***Why Raw Food MultiVitamins? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHThe power of raw food is truly found in its simplicity. When you eat food that is uncooked, untreated, and unadulterated, you are eating food in harmony with nature’s intention and your body’s design. Raw foods, as found in nature, provide the complete package of vitamins, minerals and ...
Views: 7818(5 votes) - What the Bleep We Know About Cataract & Nutrition! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutThe clarity of the crystalline lens in the eye is one of the most important predictors of longevity. The average person suffering cataract formation only lives 5 years after cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure in Medicare. What the bleep do we know about nutrition and ...
Views: 7747(2 votes) - Endometriosis Part X - How Minerals help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kyle Nortonendometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional medical treatment, nutritional supplements also play an ...
Views: 7730(1 vote) - Chewing Gum Has Several Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Connie LimonChewing gum was the once forbidden snack for every school age child. In the year of 2005, chewing gum was named the number one snack choice by Americans. New research indicates chewing gum may be good for a number of things that include: • Helping to manage weight • To increase focus • To ...
Views: 7693 - White Flour is Poison! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadHave you ever read the ingredients for certain food products and seen ‘bleached flour’? When flour is made it is actually not white and has a certain odor to it so it is bleached to make it whiter and take out the odor. Bleached flour also has a longer shelf life. The most common bleaching ...
Views: 7646(2 votes) - Nutrition & Fat Loss: How To Diet Properly - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from James HartLooking to lose fat or go on a diet regime that actually works? Then you have to follow some simple, proven techniques and strategies that can really help you shed those pounds! Nutrition The first and most important rule in weight loss is the amount of calories you eat. Forget the macro ...
Views: 7636(1 vote) - The High Cholesterol Myth: Heart Disease or Liver Dysfunction? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Donna F. Smith, Ph.D., N.D., C.C.N.Because of the ongoing concern over high cholesterol and heart disease, people are consuming low-cholesterol foods, in addition to, taking cholesterol-suppressive drugs that damage the liver, without realizing that this can automatically cause the body to produce more cholesterol, and there are ...
Views: 7634(1 vote) - How to Lose Fat Fast After Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Sean BarkerDo you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation. I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family. After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I probably shattered every health and fitness commandment. But you won't see me ...
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