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Lisa Nelson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
You can lose weight, lower cholesterol, control high blood pressure, and be healthy - I'll help!
Together we'll create a plan just for you.
Why I Want to Help You
Unfortunately, I've been blessed with crummy genetics. That's right, a strong family history of heart disease and a cholesterol level that has hovered around 200 since my early twenties. I have a grandmother that died from a heart attack at age 69, a grandfather that ... [More]
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- The Best Weight Loss Plan - Five Must Haves
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Losing weight and keeping it off is not a simple task. If it was obesity wouldn't be one of the biggest health concerns we face. Everyday you can find a new diet that promises fantastic results for the lean, healthy body you want.
- Weight Loss - What Are the Causes of Weight Cycling?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Are you tired of your weight yo-yoing up and down? By understanding the causes of weight cycling, you'll be better able to stop the cycle and achieve the long term weight loss you want.
- Weight Loss - The Best Way to Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Tired of struggling to lose weight? Here are tips for successful, long-term weight loss.
- Top 3 Heart Healthy Minerals to Lower Blood Pressure
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Learn quick and easy tips on how to use three key minerals - sodium, potassium, and magnesium - to lower blood pressure. Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to hypertension and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure.
- 3 Heart Healthy Tips
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Here are three simple tips you can implement immediately to promote heart health! Heart healthy tips can be quite simple!
- Lower Blood Pressure - Chicken Soup For Your Heart
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Have you heard about the link between chicken and lower blood pressure? Learn what researchers have discovered.
- Lower Heart Failure Risk When You Eat Whole Grains
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Are you at risk for heart failure? Your risk of heart failure is increased by a variety of factors, especially what you eat. Check out the recent link between whole grains and your risk of heart failure.
- A Heart Friendly Starbucks?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] I may have some good news for Starbucks lovers. Normally, the high sugar, high fat, high calorie beverage and menu items offered by Starbucks are reasons to steer clear of this coffee house if you're struggle to lower triglycerides, lower cholesterol, or shed extra pounds.
- Reduce Heart Disease With Snacks - The Right Combination Makes All the Difference
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Do you know what type of snacks reduce blood clotting, free radical damage, and heart disease risk? Learn how to combine carbohydrates, fat, and protein to promote heart health and weight loss.
- Mediterranean Diet to Reduce Heart Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Did you know native Mediterranean's are straying from their heart healthy diet practices? Learn how to use the traditional Mediterranean Diet to reduce your heart disease risk.
- Your Checklist to Lower Cholesterol
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Are you confused by what steps you should take to lower cholesterol? Here's a checklist of the top 8 things you must do if you want to successfully lower your cholesterol and keep it low.
- Lower Cholesterol - What is the Difference Between LDL and VLDL?
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Are you confused by all the different types of cholesterol and how the numbers impact your heart disease risk? In this article I breakdown the difference between LDL and VLDL and how the numbers impact your heart health.
- Reduce Heart Disease With CoQ10 - Should You Be Using This Supplement?
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Did you know you can use CoQ10 to reduce heart disease risk? I'll explain what CoQ10 is, how it works, signs of deficiency, and the benefits of increasing your CoQ10 intake.
- Weight Loss Resolutions - Do You Need to Shift Your Thinking?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Is a diet the best choice for you? Do you have to take an all or nothing approach? Read on to learn about two areas that will have a significant impact on your weight loss success.
- Lower Heart Disease - Flax Oil Versus Fish Oil
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Is flax oil as effective as fish oil at reducing heart disease risk? Learn about the benefits of ALA versus EPA and DHA.
- Omega 3's - How Much to Lower Cholesterol?
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Are you using omega 3 fatty acids to lower cholesterol? Do you know how much you need to be effective? Read on and I'll tell you.
- Nutrition Inventory - Are You Treating Yourself Right?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Did you know that every March since the 1970's we have been celebrating National Nutrition Month? For those in a healthcare profession this is a time extra emphasize is placed on nutrition education and getting the message out to you. How can you get the most out of this time focused on nutrition?
- Corn - The Root of All Evil?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] I recently listened to an interesting conversation related to corn. It was more a debate on corn's status as a vegetable, lack of nutritional value, and link to health problems (specifically diabetes and obesity). It was proposed that corn should be banned from production. The debate went on to suggest a comparison between corn and tobacco production and their similar impact on our society. Now, I am hoping some of this was argument just for arguments sake. What did this little yellow kernel ever do? I am stepping up in its' defense.
- Magnesium - Important For Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Magnesium is not a mineral that tops discussions very often; however, magnesium is critical to over 300 bodily functions. Magnesium maintains normal muscle and nerve function, helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure and heart rhythm, maintains bone strength, and supports a healthy immune system. Many people consume a diet low in magnesium receiving less than two-thirds of the recommended dietary allowance.
- Weight Loss - Getting Back on Track
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Remember your conviction to lose weight? What has happened? This article provides five simple ways to stay motivated and achieve your weight loss goals.
- Weight Loss Resolutions - Tips to Stay Motivated
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] New Year's is here and you know what that means... New Year's Resolution! Will you achieve your goal? Or will it end up being another resolution that falls to the wayside? Here are five tips to stay on track.
- Use the Metabolic Window in Your Quest For Heart Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] I recommend strength training as the best way to boost your metabolism and promote heart health. Now, let's make sure you are fueling your body right to build the muscle you desire.
- Flaxseed - Whole Seed Vs Ground
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Are you getting all the benefits you can from your flaxseed? Read more to get the most from your supplement.
- Omega 3's - Top 5 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Have you considered using omega 3's to lower cholesterol? If you're struggling to lower cholesterol, here are the top 5 omega 3 sources that'll help you.
- The Butter Versus Margarine Debate
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine. Who is right? It is time to clear up the confusion.
- 9 Pounds Every 11 Days? Don't Let Yourself Be Fooled
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Losing weight is not easy, so when you see a headline like the one above you want to believe it can be done. Unfortunately, I am here to tell you it is not that simple.
- Lower Cholesterol - How to Use Dietary Fiber to Lower Cholesterol
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Do you know how dietary fiber can lower cholesterol? I give you 4 tips on how to use dietary fiber to work for you, so you can be heart healthy and lower cholesterol!
- Lower Cholesterol - Get a Grip on Fatty Acids
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term fatty acids. But, do you understand what they are and how the right ratio will improve your heart health? I intend to clear up the confusion.
- Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Tired of not understanding your cholesterol lab results? You'll soon learn what the totals, ratios, and scores all mean.
- Soda - The Triple Threat
[Food-and-Drink] My weakness is caffeine-free Diet Coke. For me, soda and popcorn go hand-in-hand. Well, even though I am drinking diet I have to remember I am not sitting pretty. Soda affects tooth decay, tooth discoloration, and for those that do not choose diet, weight gain.
- Halloween Treat Tips
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Here comes Halloween - are you ready? For those dealing with health issues, such as heart disease or excess weight, Halloween may be a stressful time trying to balance a healthy diet with the influx of candy. Follow these simple tips to enjoy the holiday and some sweets, too.
- Does Green Tea Lower Heart Disease Risk?
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Are you debating drinking green tea as a way to lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your heart disease risk? Do you want to know if green tea really does lower cholesterol?
- Low Cholesterol Diet - Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste. Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce fat and calories in some of your favorite foods while maintaining the flavor you enjoy.
- How to Raise HDL - The Good Cholesterol
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Learn how to raise HDL (good) cholesterol to reduce your heart disease risk. Finally, something you don't have to restrict!
- Stop Wasting Money - Take Control of Your Health
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Did you come across a treadmill for a great discount price and decide - I need to exercise more; I'm not going to find a better price, why not? So, you now have this piece of equipment in a corner of your living room or bedroom collecting dust or acting as an expensive clothes rack. Why is it that your good intentions led no where?
- Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] How much salt is too much? Learn tips to reduce your salt intake and what exactly is the difference between table salt and sodium.
- Blood Pressure - 9 Steps to Rein in a Skyrocketing Blood Pressure
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Are you combating high blood pressure? Fortunately, you don't always need medications to lower your blood pressure. Here are 9 sure-fire steps you can take to start dropping your blood pressure and avoid or reduce your need for medication.
- All I Want For Christmas is - 5 Extra Pounds?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Do you want to avoid the traditional holiday weight gain? Follow these tips to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your waistline.
- Why Eating Breakfast Equals Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Don't have time to eat breakfast? Don't feel hungry in the morning? You've heard it before and you'll hear it again - breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There's just no way around it. Maybe it'll be easier to make breakfast a priority if you understand the physical reasons why it's so important.
- Boost Your Metabolism For Better Heart Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Did you know boosting your metabolism is one way to lose weight and be heart healthy? Are you ready to learn how to boost your metabolism? Read on.
- Boost Physical Activity With a Twist on the Daily Routine
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] You want to be more physically active, but how do you find the time? And just how much activity do you have to do? We now know that accumulating short bouts of activity throughout the day to reach a total of 30 minutes most days a week provides comparable benefits to completing 30 minutes of activity all at once. There are many ways to increase your physical activity level by simply putting a twist on activities you already complete daily.
- Heart Healthy Eating Through the Holidays
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Do you have a plan in place to be heart healthy and stick with your weight loss goals this holiday season? If not, I'll give you some pointers to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your weight loss progress.
- Stress, Cortisol, and Your Heart
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Do you struggle with extra fat around your midsection? Excess abdominal fat is not only visually unappealing to some, but it also increases your heart disease risk. Learn how stress increases the production of cortisol and stimulates abdominal fat deposits, plus what you can do to stop it.
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