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- Breaking the Curse of Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Tali Shenfieldby Dr. Tali Shenfield, Clinical Psychologist Eating disorders are far more common than you may think. This disorder is the most common psychological problem treated by mental health practitioners. Eating disorders primarily affect women. Around ninety percent of people with eating disorders ...
Views: 17092(5 votes) - Development Of Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Robert BairdThe body consists of 30 to 40 billion adipose cells (fat cells) that provide storage space for extra energy. Adipose cells may be viewed as collapsible, thin walled containers with unlimited storage capacities. In prehistoric times large fat stores developed when food was available in ...
Views: 11632 - Meshashringi from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies for Diabetes and Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Meshashringi from Himalaya? Meshashringi from Himalaya Herbals is a powerful herb that helps in regulating sugar level in the blood. The leaves of Meshashringi herb called as “ram’s horn” or also known as Gurmar in Sanskrit is sweet in taste, when chewed destroys the sense of the ...
Views: 10983 - Metformin To Stop Sugar Cravings And Treat PCOS - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ziesha SheyMetformin is a revolutionary type 2 diabetes treatment drug used to treat diabetes by bringing the blood sugar levels down. As diabetes is instrumental in treating the insulin resistance in many men and women, apart from treating diabetes, metformin can also be used to cure PCOS or Poly Cystic ...
Views: 9120 - Top Five Reasons People Gain Weight Without Realizing It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMost of us get overweight over a period of time without realizing it. Eating a few more calories than you burn, even from something "healthy" like a glass of orange juice every morning, can make you gain 100 pounds in five years! It's cumulative. Here are some common ways we start packing on the ...
Views: 8885(4 votes) - 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: 8839 - Facing Your Fears Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stacey GrieveIf you are anything like I was, you hate your excess weight, you don’t understand why you keep regaining it back, and you berate yourself every time you gain a pound or eat a “bad” food. All this adds up to a lot of negative mental energy going on around your weight. Have you ever thought ...
Views: 8703(1 vote) - 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: 8213(2 votes) - Shuddha Guggulu Himalaya - Natural Herbal Cures to reduce Body Fat and Menstrual Pain - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Shuddha Guggulu? 'Shuddha Guggulu' is also known as 'Commiphora wightii'. It is very effective herbal remedy to reduce cholesterol level in the body and to maintain healthy weight. The Guggulipid is a component present in Guggulu herb is very much effective to reduce cholesterol level ...
Views: 8002 - How to Eat Everything You Like and Still Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from William AndersonMost people think that to lose weight you have to deny yourself your favorite foods and stick to a rigid diet. On the contrary, one of the keys to permanent weight loss is learning how to eat everything you like, even “splurging” on the weekend, without gaining weight. This is not only possible, ...
Views: 7938(4 votes) - Pros and Cons of Liquid Diet Plan for Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Jessica DonovanLiquid diet plan is widely preferred by majority of people who look forward to lose weight quickly. As indicated by the name, this diet plan allows the intake of liquids for a few days. According to a medical report, toxic substances accumulated and settled in the body account for around 10 ...
Views: 7483(1 vote) - Punarnava Himalaya – Natural Herbal Remedies for Weight Loss and Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat is Punarnava? The word Punarnava stands for body renewal. Latin name of Punarnava is 'Boerhavia Diffusa'. It is also known as 'Lal Punarnava', 'Beshakapore' and ‘Spreading Hogweed'. In Ayurveda, Punarnava herb is most widely used in treatment of renal and urinary problems. Punarnava is ...
Views: 7265 - Alexithymia: The Inability to Really Feel Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Michelle MorandNow bear with me here. I’m going to take you on a bit of a journey in order to explain a very important part of your recovery process. If you were sitting in my office I’d be leaning over and beginning to draw a diagram on my white board to illustrate this piece of information and you’d be ...
Views: 6795(1 vote) - Easy Ways to Recover From Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Jack BondObesity is the health issue that is caused when the excessive fats present in the body starts putting the adverse impact on the health of the individual. The main cause of the obesity is excessive weight gain. This may be caused due to the too much intake of the foods that are rich in fats and ...
Views: 6624(1 vote) - Statistics of Overweight People in America - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaFor decades it was believed that the rate of overweight Americans was relatively static. Somewhere around 25% of Americans were considered overweight. But at the beginning of the 80's the rate suddenly spiked upward to 30, 35, 40%. People started wondering where all of these huge gains came ...
Views: 6604 - Exploring the Fear of Judgement - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandAll weight problems are simply a reflection of a lack of balance within. That’s all. Emotionally and physically you’re out of balance. Your priorities are skewed and they need to be tweaked so that you really embody the belief that your needs and your health are the most important things in ...
Views: 6400(3 votes) - Is the "Eat Stop Eat" Diet a Scam? Read my Dairy Notes. - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Grace JacksonI was extremely doubtful about fasting for weight loss, I was anxious about being hungry, lacking energy, and simply not making it through the day. The Eat Stop Eat plan revolves round the idea of intermittent fasting, or fasting for brief periods, and then eating again. The basic idea is ...
Views: 6347(3 votes) - Lose 30 Pounds in 14 Days - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThere is a new diet out that should really shake things up. People claim to lose as much as 30 pounds in 14 days. Apparently eating the right combination of food inhibits the hypothalamic response to hunger cravings so you are not hungry. At the same time, the increase in energy metabolism via ...
Views: 6250 - Obesity and PEMFs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukObesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death ...
Views: 6176(1 vote) - Lose-Weight-EFT By Drinking More Water And Less Unhealthy Drinks - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaThis is a very common question in my inbox, and it goes something like this: "I would like to drink more water. I drink soda pop, tea, and coffee, and I'm ashamed to say I put sugar in my tea and coffee. It doesn't taste the same without it. But all diets and eating regimes say to drink more ...
Views: 6043(1 vote) - How To Lose Stomach Fat In Your 50s – 5 Steps You Can Take Now - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you are over 50 and carrying more stomach fat than you would like, you may be having a hard time getting rid of it. In fact, you may be tempted to give up on doing anything about it. Particularly, if you have tried the diets and the exercises that were full of promises but ended in ...
Views: 6017 - 3 Simple Ways to Get on A Path OUT of Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2016 from Peggy SealfonMore people in the world today are suffering from obesity than from hunger. In fact 65% of the world’s population live in a country where being overweight and being obese kills more people than people who are underweight. Obesity is becoming the fastest-growing and most troubling health problem ...
Views: 5845(2 votes) - Hypnotherapy and Weight Loss: A Proactive Solution for Life- Long Results - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Alicia CramerAccording to the National Center of Health Statistics over 30 percent of U.S adults are currently obese. In order for an individual to be considered obese, one must be roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight. A government study conducted by Oxford University estimates that by the year ...
Views: 5614(1 vote) - Stop Making Excuses - Make Up Your Mind to Lose Weight Now - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHow many excuses have you made for ... Not starting your weight loss program Cheating on your diet Going off your diet completely Not exercising Have you ever made the following excuse? "I've already blown it - So it doesn't matter what I eat now." "I'll start my diet ...
Views: 5381(4 votes) - Obesity and PEMFs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukObesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death ...
Views: 5355 - Obesity Is Defeated With Nose (Not Mouth) Breathing during Exercise - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovNew medical research studies suggest that obesity has its roots in low body oxygen levels. Tissue hypoxia leads to elevated levels of HIF-1 (hypoxia inducible factor-1). This is the substance that causes insulin resistance and increased formation of adipose tissue (fat). A team of medical ...
Views: 5176(1 vote) - When Your Client Just Won't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Celeste HackettThis article is for anyone who helps others lose weight as a profession. You may be a coach, nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, nurse, EFT practitioner, doctor, therapist or even a hypnotist. No matter how you implement your program for your clients, I think you’ll find this ...
Views: 4998(2 votes) - Proven Natural Supplements that Increase Testosterone - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Brett PantonMen! Are you tired? Lost your edge, sense of vitality, your mojo? Does sex feel like work, or maybe it doesn't work out anymore? Is your mood ho-hum? Have you put on a gut even though you don't seem to be eating any more? Well chances are you are experiencing less than ideal levels of ...
Views: 4949(2 votes) - Eliminate Dry Skin on the Controversial HCG Diet - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Tiffany PCompany creates moisturizer now approved for use on HCG Diet. The newly approved Tiffalina's HCG Diet Safe Lotion is the first of its kind to meet the strict guidelines of the HCG Diet. According to Dr. A.T.W. Simeons, the creator of the HCG Diet Protocol, products that contain fats or oils ...
Views: 4884(1 vote) - Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John PhillipAs Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually ...
Views: 4769(3 votes) - Therapeutic Psychogenics: The New Psychology to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from William AndersonThere’s a new psychology getting rave reviews for its phenomenal success in helping people achieve permanent weight loss. It’s called Therapeutic Psychogenics. Therapeutic Psychogenics is a collection of “mind control” techniques I developed that helped me lose 140 pounds over 20 years ago, ...
Views: 4738(3 votes) - Getting Ahead of Cellulite with the Zumba Workout System - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Calanthe MossAre you inflicted with cellulite? Do you want to shed extra pounds off your body? Are you tired of hitting the gym, but thinks that it is the only way out from bondage to fat? Are you on the verge of giving up and have entertained the idea of resorting to invasive cellulite treatments? If ...
Views: 4607(1 vote) - Why Strictly Nasal Breathing At Exercise Is Beneficial for Diabetes and Heart Patients - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovDecades of medical research and dozens of clinical studies have shown that patients with heart disease and/or diabetes have heavy breathing at rest. (You may find over 15 such studies on my website.) Instead of breathing 6-7 L/min (the medical norm), they pant up to 15-18 L/min at ...
Views: 4567(1 vote) - Visualize Yourself Thin - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookExperts agree that visualizing is one of the key factors in obtaining your goals - including weight loss. Is it really as easy it sounds? Visualizing takes practice - just like anything else in life. It may be hard to picture yourself 50 pounds lighter - especially if it's been years since ...
Views: 4476(5 votes) - Exercise For The Overweight Person - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from LaRue CookQ: I am overweight, and have been doing aerobic exercise (walking and aerobics classes) for over a year now, but haven’t seen much change in my body. What type of exercise do you recommend for an overweight person trying to lose pounds/inches? A: It depends! Each person is different and ...
Views: 4459 - The Connection between Diabetes, Beta Endorphins and Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Prof. George GrantOur bodies produce thousands of chemicals that control impulses necessary for everyday function and sensory navigation. Endorphins, a multi-functional chemical, are emitted to counteract and deal with sensations by transmitting electrical impulses through the body to the nervous system. One of ...
Views: 4447(1 vote) - How to Wake Up Thin - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookDoes it feel like you just woke up one morning with all those extra pounds? You went to sleep and woke up much heavier than you ever thought you would be. You hardly notice yourself in the mirror anymore. When did that double chin creep up on you? Has your face always been so round? ...
Views: 4331(3 votes) - What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Fasting to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mary TS WillardFasting to lose weight is something that many people have considered. It has proven to be an effective startegy for weight loss. Doing it right is the key to success. Unfortunately many do not know how to fast to lose weight the proper way. This article will show the advantages and ...
Views: 4330 - Understanding the Role of Fat Deposits in Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Anne WolskiA healthy adult has around thirty billion fat cells. They are a part of our genetic make up and help to survive when the body doesn’t get sufficient food. In past times, food was scarce and these fat cells were needed but, with the abundance of food today, we no longer need to store fat to ...
Views: 4329 - Is Geranium Essential Oil an Effective Cellulite Executioner? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Calanthe MossGeranium essential oil is generally used for aromatherapy. It has a lot of medicinal health benefits that includes de-stressing the human body and combating muscle spasm associated with fatigue. The oil can also help in stabilizing the secretion of hormones, and help fight the irritating ...
Views: 4236 - Doritos Commercial During Super Bowl Clearly Shows That Its Genetically Modified Bt Corn Chips Coupled with Chemical Ingredients Are Addicting and Dangerous. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Did you see the 20-second Doritos commercial in the first quarter of the Super Bowl? If so, you were among the 111 million viewers who did. It depicted a guy eating Doritos at this desk while another crazed-looking worker looked over his shoulder. The crazed-guy says, “Are you going to finish ...
Views: 4102(4 votes) - 7 Magical Steps to Kick the Binge Eating habit out of Your Head. - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterBinge eating / overeating is mainly an emotional problem. The good news is you can stop your binge eating if you start to feel more confident, more powerful, more energised and more loved and loving. I guarantee that if you start feeling more positive about yourself it will be easier for you to ...
Views: 4074(3 votes) - HCG Dieters Finally Have Relief from Chapped Lips - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Tiffany PParticipants of the HCG Diet have long suffered from dry, chapped lips during the month they are on the HCG Diet. Use of normal lip balm, lotions, or other moisturizers is prohibited while on the HCG Diet because they can severely hinder weight loss, according to Dr. A. T. W. Simeons who created ...
Views: 4054 - The Marshmallow Diet Trick For Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumIn 1972, a group of Stanford University researchers did an experiment that highlighted a critical tool for fast weight loss. If you want to lose the pounds, this discovery makes all the difference . . . The researchers placed an enticing marshmallow treat in front of each child participating ...
Views: 4049 - Summer! The Time for Eating Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Hope AndersonResearch shows more than 90% of all Americans do not eat their recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables. The amounts of fruits and vegetables you need each day may seem overwhelming. However, fruits and vegetables provide the coveted combination of great taste, nutrition, and abundant variety. ...
Views: 4038(4 votes) - LeanTea from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies to Lose Weight and Burn Calories - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat is LeanTea from Himalaya? LeanTea is a refreshing therapeutic herbal tea that helps in weight management. LeanTea is indicated in Obesity, hyperlipidemia which is the condition of abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood. LeanTea is also best ...
Views: 4009 - Easy Weight Loss - Top 3 Mental Tricks For Dropping Weight Fast - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Deirdre JonesIs there really such a thing as easy weight loss? Weight loss is a billion dollar industry and shows no signs of slowing down as people cram more and more into an already overextended day. There is no time for healthy eating and as a result, people grab a bite at their favorite fast food ...
Views: 3979(1 vote) - Easy Methods to Get Rid of Man Breasts and also Extra Fat Quickly - Easiest Way to Lose Man Boobs Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Florencia CintrónAs men get older, several seem to gain weight in areas where they often not need accumulated fat right after they were younger. One area in which you may accumulate fat tissue was in your upper chest, available your pectoral muscles. Once you have added a layer of fat to the present area, you ...
Views: 3859 - My PCOS Story - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2010 from Ericka ColeIn 2002, I visited my doctor to help me deal with fatigue, depression and hair loss. I had gained some weight, but what mom hasn’t, right? I wasn’t worried about the weight gain as I had been at least slightly overweight since puberty. I just wanted to know what was wrong with me. Dr. ...
Views: 3850 - 12 steps to get in shape for bikini season - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroWith summer now here you may be thinking that it’s too late to get ready for bikini season so why bother trying. Did you set a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and not follow through? If so you may be wondering how to get your body ready for bikini season, and it’s not too late! The good ...
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