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Susan Patterson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I have been studying alternative medicine, health and fitness for over 10 years. I love to write about what I have found to help others, especially in the area of quick weight loss. I have found several herbal remedies to be effective in my journey to better health without the debilitating side effects that medications can cause. I am particularly passionate about hoodia, especially when taken as a hoodia shot. I also like exercise, ... [More]
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- How to Dress to Look 10 Pounds Lighter
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Adding a few staple clothing pieces to the wardrobe can instantly take 10 pounds off your frame without even going to the gym. Changing the way you dress can make it look like you have spent hours at the gym without even breaking a sweat.
- New Ingredient Labels Identify Bugs
[Health-and-Fitness] Carmine and cochineal extract, starting January 2011, will have to be identified on labels for products in which they are contained. Carmine and cochineal extract are used to create the red color in some foods, drinks and cosmetics. These extracts are derived from dried, ground-up cochineal bugs and currently fall under the umbrella of "color additives" on labels.
- How to Select the Best Diet Pill
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] There is no doubt that there is an overwhelming amount of choices on the market when it comes to diet pills. With this being the case, how should you go about selecting the best diet pills for your particular needs? Deciphering through all of the marketing hype and promises can be overwhelming, so closely adhering to these weight loss tips is advised in the weight loss process.
- Proper Breathing Methods During Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] One of the common mistakes that people commit during exercise is incorrect breathing procedures or not breathing at all. Breathing incorrectly during exercise can be the source of fatigue and over exertion.
- The Jillian Michaels Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] The newest season of The Biggest Loser aired last night on NBC. With approximately 15 million viewers the show has a very loyal following. As seen in past seasons, participants with exceptional amounts of weight to lose seem to magically transform their bodies from very unhealthy weights to very fit and trim figures.
- Why Should You Drink Water?
[Health-and-Fitness] Did you know that the human body is more that 65% water? Everything from our blood, muscles, brain, and bones are comprised of a significant percentage of water. Water is a vital element for sustaining life and body functions.
- Wise Food Choices For Women
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] You may be surprised to find that the foods you love are actually good for you and necessary for overall good health. While a box of Godiva may not be number one on the list, research has found that certain foods that are packed with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids are far better choices than other food options.
- Carbohydrate Cravings
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Researchers at MIT have discovered a link between carbohydrate cravings and depression. This link is often associated with SAD, or seasonal affect disorder. The craving for carbohydrates is often strongest in the winter when the temperature is cold and the nights longer. This change in weather prevents otherwise active people from enjoying outdoor activities, and turns otherwise active people into couch potatoes.
- Dark Chocolate Benefits
[Food-and-Drink:Chocolate] Great news for chocolate lovers, researchers in Germany have found that including dark chocolate in the diet may help to lower blood pressure. While this is music to the ears of chocoholics, this does not give a green light to go on a chocolate binge. Some more on the study follows.
- Fat Burning Foods to Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Some foods are better than others when it comes to fighting the battle of the bulge. It has been shown that the food choices that we make can actually influence our waistlines. There are some metabolism enhancing foods that can help us keep burn calories and fat and are easy to incorporate in the diet.
- Peppermint For Herbal Remedies
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Not just for candy canes and holiday treats, peppermint is the most popular of herbal remedies. It is widely used to bring relief to various ailments and symptoms. Peppermint is an easy to grow herb that can be used for many reasons of which include lethargy, colds and flu symptoms, inflammation, indigestion as well as memory. Some also claim that it may be able to suppress the appetite as well as provide a sense of calmness. Peppermint can be identified with bright green leaves and purple stems.
- Sea Salt Versus Regular Salt
[Food-and-Drink] Salt is a natural flavor enhancer and can be found on just about every kitchen table. Something salty is also something most people crave, so when it comes down to it, is sea salt better for you than regular table salt?
- Top 5 Tricks to Making Dessert Lighter
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] It just wouldn't be right to give up on dessert all the time, especially at the holiday times and on special occasions. So are there any methods out there to subtract calories and fat without subtracting flavor? Try the following tips out on your next baking venture to make dessert healthier. Your guests will never know that the fat and calories have been reduced.
- The Ornish Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The Ornish Diet promises that you can "Eat More, Weigh Less," but how exactly does the Ornish Diet work? Based on the mathematics of calories and the fact that eating fewer calories than we burn is the way we have been taught to lose weight, how is it then that we can eat more and weight less?
- Natural Remedies For Chronic Constipation
[Health-and-Fitness] From time to time, it is likely to suffer from a bout of constipation which makes it hard to have a bowel movement. If these symptoms occur every so often, a natural remedy that can be made at home is the best solution. However, if symptoms of constipation are chronic, a visit to the doctor is necessary to determine the true cause of the symptom which can be a sign of some other health problem.
- Healthy Meals For Busy Families
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Between soccer practice, work, and school, it may seem as though there is little time to accomplish the tasks at hand for any given day, let alone eat and prepare a healthy and nutritious meal. The following meal suggestion will help to prepare in advance necessary quick meal staples.
- The Biggest Loser and Your Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] How do they do it? The transformations on the television show The Biggest Loser are amazing to say the least. Even though the physical transformations are incredible, it is the emotional transformations that are equally impressive. The confidence, strength and power that are gained by participants after weight loss are incredible.
- Basal Metabolic Rate and Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR as it is referred to is the amount of calories that the body needs to consume to maintain existence. This value is usually determined when the body is at rest, usually in the morning when you first wake up and are still.
- Fruitcake Nutritional Value
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Fruitcake may be the number one re-gifted item; there are rumors that the first one ever made is still being passed along. While there is a stigma that is associated with fruitcake, if you are someone who secretly enjoys this holiday treat, some nutritional information is provided below.
- Dangerous Sleep Deprivation Side Effects
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] New York City may be the city that never sleeps, however that may not be a good thing. After numerous studies and research programs it has been concluded that the importance of sleep can not be stressed enough.
- The Scoop on Hoodia
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Even though the concept of the benefits of the Hoodia plant for weight loss are new to modern and western cultures, its use can be traced back thousands of years to drawings on rocks in the African desert. The modern discovery of the correlation between Hoodia and weight loss can be attributed to a Dutch anthropologist who was studying the culture and customs of the San tribe of the Kalahari Desert.
- Surprising Weight Loss Myths
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Contradictory advice when it comes to weight loss can be a frustrating and confusing source of stress for people trying to knock off the pounds. There are many myths that people may follow with the intentions of losing weight that may actually hinder success.
- Curb Soda Cravings
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Sugary, syrupy, sweet caffeinated beverages are an addiction that many people cannot kick. A surprise to most people is that, almost 20 percent of a person's daily caloric intake comes from beverages. With that is mind, it is important to remember that not all beverage choices are equal.
- Eat This, Not That
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Perpetually making the wrong decision when it comes to eating healthy can be a slippery slope to fall down. Even though at times it is hard to eat right, there is always a healthy alternative to dietary no-no's.
- Ways to Overcome Constant Tiredness
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Occasionally we all have periods during which we feel exhausted. This feeling of exhaustion can be attributed to many different reasons. While some of those reasons are health related, other contributing factors are ones that we can control such as diet, exercise and lifestyle.
- Getting Fit With Wii
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Video games have long been the blame for obese and lazy kids, (some adults too.) However, Nintendo has recently introduced a new gaming system which guarantees even the most seasoned of couch potatoes to get in a good workout. Unlike other gaming consoles which rely solely on hand held controls and lots of finger and thumb action, Wii gets the whole body into the action.
- Drink Your Whey to Better Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Made from milk whey, whey protein is an exceptional source of nutrition. Since it is easily digested, and speeds up the muscle recovery process, whey protein has been a popular post-workout snack with bodybuilders and fitness buffs alike. For the reason that whey protein has little effect on blood sugar spikes and drops, it has recently become a popular dietary staple for those who are trying to lose weight as well.
- Holiday Foods to Avoid
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] "A moment on the lips, forever on the hips;" this holiday season are words to live by. While you may have been good all year, over indulging on holiday food may show up on the waistline come the New Year. Many favorite holiday foods are loaded with calories, some with exceptionally high values.
- Prevent Heart Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Fact: Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States. Fact: the risk of suffering from heart disease can be dramatically reduced through healthy habits, diet and exercise. It is a real eye opener to realize that many people are victims of heart disease and that most of this heart disease is preventable with proactive measures.
- The Best Ways to Prepare Vegetables
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] When it comes to preparing vegetables is raw always the best? Contrary to what one may expect, raw vegetables may not always have the maximum nutritional value.
- Weight Loss Crunch Time
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Officially the holiday season has arrived and soon it will be in full swing. Wanting to look great for upcoming events, an aggressive weight loss routine is needed, but can one be done safely? The following weight loss tips will assist in making the best decisions for quick weight loss.
- Biotin Benefits
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Part of the B complex family of vitamins, Biotin in a necessary water soluble vitamin. Identified as vitamin H or B7, Biotin plays in important role in many biological processes including metabolism, hair and nail growth as well as maintaining a constant blood sugar level.
- Stretch Mark Cures
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Stretch marks, while not posing any harm to the body and normal body function is the source of concern for many men and women. Most commonly occurring in women during pregnancy, stretch marks can occur anytime the skin is stretched due to rapid growth or weight gain.
- Office Diets
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Swallowing a tapeworm, not eating for days, and drinking nothing but lemon juice combined with maple syrup and cayenne pepper, while these may seem like stunts on the adventure-themed Survivor, were actually methods of weight loss that characters on the NBC hit comedy show "The Office" participated in. While this very comical approach was taken on the extremes to which people will go to lose weight, it brought light to the fact that most of the population is overweight, and that the office environment is a possible contributor to that fact.
- How to Chose a Diet Pill When on a Gluten-Free Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Still needing to check "buy diet pill" off your to-do list may seem like an impossible task when adhering to a gluten-free diet. Adhering to a gluten-free diet required strict attention to the ingredients listed on labels and a Sherlock Holmes like ability to decipher the ingredient listed on the bottle.
- Soup is Good Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Prescribed since the days of ancient Egyptians, chicken soup is more than good for the soul; it is good for physical health too. It has been found that there may indeed be some curative properties to this homemade concoction. Soup is a great comfort food that is cheap and easy to make. Similar to most herbal remedies, homemade chicken soup can offer natural healing properties that help cure minor ailments and have a positive influence on the mind and spirit.
- Good Mood Foods
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Can your mood be influenced by what you eat? As the saying goes, "you are what you eat," so it is quite possible that your daily outlook can be a product of your diet. A cheery outlook can be attributed in part to serotonin. Serotonin is a mood enhancing chemical that is synthesized by the amino acid tryptophan, and is responsible for controlling anger, appetite, aggression, body temperature, sexuality, and metabolism.
- The Tryptophan Effect
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Almost synonymous for the word turkey, tryptophan is as Thanksgiving as pumpkin pie. Said to be responsible for the entire couch -napping male population after Thanksgiving dinner, tryptophan affects the levels of serotonin in the brain, inducing a feeling of sleepiness.
- Add Muscle Without Adding Bulk
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] One of the most commonly heard excuses as to why women do not participate in a weight training program is the fear that they will add muscular bulk to their physique. Not wanting to look like a professional wrestler is not unreasonable, however not adding strength training to a work out plan is.
- The Removal of Ephedra Diet Pills From the Market
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The ban by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) of the sales of Ephedra based weight loss supplements in 2004 has changed the way people shop for diet pills. Ultimately banned because of the increasing evidence that linked Ephedra to life threatening side-effects and death, an increasingly cautious American market now shops with a discerning skepticism when it comes to weight loss diet pills.
- Aloe Vera Benefits
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] If you have ever spent too much time in the sun and sought a soothing and cooling source of relief, chances are that you probably reached for some aloe vera. More than treating sunburn, aloe vera has many healthful benefits and has been used for more than 4,000 years.
- The Benefits of Flax Seeds and Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] A true dietary wonder, flax seeds have been around for more than 4,000 years, and a staple of many human and animal diets. Studies show that including flax seeds as part of your diet may help in many aspects of dietary health from assisting those who want to lose weight, to preventing cancer.
- Go Nuts For Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Delicious and nutritious, nuts are a healthy snack that can be enjoyed anywhere at anytime. Eaten alone or in a blended, creamy butter like consistency, nuts are a heart strong source of energy. While nuts are good for you, not all nuts are treated equal. Raw or dry roasted nuts provide the most nutritional value as they are not coated in oils, sugars, or salts.
- Fight Winter Depression
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] More than ten million Americans suffer from depression each year. Some may experience symptoms that last only a few days or weeks to periods of six months or more. A common occurrence is winter time depression or seasonal depression. Seasonal depression occurs in the winter time and results from the persistent gloominess that sets in with the onset of longer nights, colder weather and the confinement to indoor spaces.
- Juice Your Way to Better Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] There is no disputing the fact that fruits and vegetables are good for you. To increase the amount of vegetable intake in their daily diets, many people turn to store bought juice. While intentions are good, this can actually be a source of alarming amounts of sugar and corn syrup.
- Lower the Chance of Stroke With Vegetables
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The chance of suffering from an ischemic stroke can be reduced by consuming vegetables, research shows. An ischemic stroke can occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Symptoms including temporary paralysis can last from a few seconds to a few hours. This is the most common type of stroke that affects the population.
- How to Shop For a Diet Pill Online
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you do a diet pill online search chances are that you will be amazed at the search results that result from your query. Hundreds of thousands of results appear. This can definitely make one's head spin. With so much information out there, the following tips can help navigate the process.
- Is Organic Better?
[Health-and-Fitness] It may have happened by accident, only realizing the mistake at the check out when a pound of bananas rings up at $3.00 a pound, or it may have been a thought through decision, but do foods labeled as organic provide superior benefits that justify the higher prices? This is a good question, one that faces many concerned parents, and people trying to lose weight
- You Are Not Too Busy to Get Fit
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The excuses that people come up with not to exercise are as numerous as the stars in the sky. One of the more funny excuses is "If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them higher on the body." Cute, but excuses not to exercise are no laughing matter. Every year more and more Americans are becoming overweight and diagnosed with life threatening diseases. Even with all of the life saving technology that modern medicine has made available, lack of proactive measures can greatly shorten a life, and at the least, diminish the quality of life.
- Determine Your Sleep Personality
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] How one sleeps can reveal a lot about who an individual is during their waking hours. Researchers who have been studying sleep patterns have been able to link personality traits to the position they sleep in at night. Each of the sleep styles is listed below and will be identified.
- Smokers, Eat Your Vegetables
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Recent research has provided great news for smokers. It has recently been determined that chemicals found in broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables may guard against lung cancer. This does not give smokers the green light to continue the habit; rather it offers a glimmer of hope that damage that has already been done to the lungs can be reduced.
- Goji Berries Are Good Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Fruits and vegetables are recommended staples of any well balanced diet. As of late, it seems that the public is made available to more and more exotic fruits and vegetables. Up until lately, not many people have heard of fruit such as the acai berry. However, now it is hard to avoid this berry. Advertised in just about everything lately from energy drinks to the best diet pills, this exotic fruit boasts powerful properties.
- Whey Protein and Quick Muscle Recovery
[Health-and-Fitness] An exceptional source of nutrition, whey protein is used by many for its nutritional value. Known for cell rebuilding properties as well as bone and muscle building it has long been the preferred choice by bodybuilders. Whey protein has recently become a popular dietary staple for those who are trying to lose weight as well.
- Whey Protein Shake
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Not only are they quick, convenient and tasty, a whey protein shake is a delicious source of nutrition for anyone who is concerned with overall health and weight loss. Long used by bodybuilders for its muscle building properties, whey protein is safe for use by anyone as it is easily digested, and quickly absorbed into the system.
- Post Workout Snacks
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Eating properly after a workout is important to building lean muscle mass as well as aid in quickly repairing muscles. While working out, the body depletes its source of glycogen. Not replenishing your body of this will likely cause fatigue and poor performance during the next work out session.
- Grapefruit and Medication Interactions
[Health-and-Fitness] Many people may not be aware of it, but the consequences of certain drug interactions with grapefruit juice can be life-threatening, if not fatal. Affecting the effectiveness of many types of medications, grapefruit side-effects can range from low energy to kidney failure.
- Why Do Diets Fail?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] It happens with everyone who tries to lose weight, a failed diet. Even with the best of intentions, why do so many people who set out to reach weight loss goals fail? There are many reasons as do why this occurs, but let's define the main reason diets fail, the fad diet, and apply a solution to this dilemma.
- Zumba Workouts
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Are you bored with your current weight loss routine? Chances are you probably need to change things up a bit in the exercise department. One of the latest crazes to hit the weight loss scene is Zumba. Introduced in 1995, Zumba has taken the world by storm. More that 12,000 instructors are certified across the globe, and more are to be added as this craze continues to explode.
- Drop a Dress Size Quickly
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Chances are that when scanning radio stations in your car, you have already come across at least one station that is playing holiday music. This may be a very bittersweet experience in that the holidays are approaching and that it calls awareness to the fact that it is time to lose a few extra pounds that have managed to sneak on recently. While it is close to Thanksgiving, there is still ample time to look great in that new holiday dress. Following the listed recommendations will ensure a slimmer and sexier you in time for the holiday season.
- Praying Yourself Thin
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] How many times have you uttered this prayer before bed, or in the dressing room at the mall? "Dear Lord, If You can't make me skinny, please make my friends fat."
- Misconceptions About the Atkins Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Creating a culture of its own, the Atkins Diet is based on the concepts of low carbohydrate intake. When the Atkins Diet's popularity spiked at the beginning of the millennia, approximately one in eleven adults in America were participating in the latest weight loss craze. With the population so fascinated with Atkins, many companies scrambled to market to this new weight loss craze.
- Workout Mix-up
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Having the discipline to set aside time everyday to workout is a great way to lose weight, however doing the same weight loss routine everyday can be the reason some people stop seeing results from their workout. While you might be a runner, and cannot wait to pound the pavement, participating in this one activity day in and day out , could prevent you from reaching optimal results. A workout mix that incorporates a variety of exercises and muscle groups will yield the greatest benefits.
- Go Fish For Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness] With more of the population than not living near some body, it is no wonder that fish is a staple in the diets of many cultures and ethnicities. While fish is a plentiful source of food, how exactly does it fare in comparison to the standards of dietary value?
- Bottled Water
[Health-and-Fitness] More than $50 billion a year is spent on bottled water. With this surge in popularity in recent years, it has left many to question the benefits of the drink. We all know that no form of life can be sustained without water. It is recommended that those who are trying to lose weight cut out other beverages and drink more water, but when it comes to bottled water are consumers getting what they are paying for?
- Whole Grain Bread
[Food-and-Drink] A peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread may have been a lunch time staple growing up, but times have changed and so should your lunch. As we see the obesity epidemic on the rise in children and adults, it is obvious to all that dietary habits need to change.
- The Glycemic Index
[Health-and-Fitness] The words Glycemic index seem to be everywhere lately. So what exactly is the Glycemic index and how does it pertain to our health? To begin the Glycemic index will be defined. The Glycemic index is the scale on which the influence of foods that are comprised of carbohydrates affects our blood glucose levels, and has been a tool in helping people to lose weight
- Drop the Weight With Pre-Planned Meals
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] We all spend a great deal of time planning the major events in our lives such as weddings and graduations, so why not plan out meals to lose weight. We all see commercials on television for companies that will deliver ready made meals to your door, but are they worth it?
- Stimulate Your Senses With Natural Herbs
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Did you know that the human brain can recognize nearly 10,000 scents? This is why certain smells trigger different feeling and moods. Think of how certain smells such as pumpkin pie or fresh clean sheets make you feel and the memories that it conjures up.
- Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
[Cancer:Colon-Rectal-Cancer] Cancer is one of the most devastating and commonly occurring health problems in the United States. Partly attributed to diet and lifestyle, the decisions one makes early in life can contribute to whether or not they will be afflicted with cancer later in life.
- Sleep Aids and Insomnia
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] While we all suffer from a restless night of sleep now and again, insomnia is a condition that people suffer from when they do not get enough sleep, or have difficulty staying asleep over a long period of time. Since sleep is a vital function to maintain health both mentally and physically, those who suffer from insomnia need to seek treatment for their condition. As studies indicate sleep deprivation and reaction time are related, therefore depriving the body of rest can be harmful to oneself and others. There are two types of insomnia: acute and chronic. Each of these types will be explored in the following paragraphs.
- Sleep Your Way Skinny
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you are like those who have experienced weight loss, you know how exhilarating it is to walk into a dressing room, try on a smaller size pair of jeans and realize they are too big! That moment at which you realize that all your hard work and dedication to achieve a weight loss goal has been met, is one to which very few words can describe.
- Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Made by the liver and naturally occurring in the body, cholesterol is an essential element to maintaining health. There are two types of cholesterol, however, and understanding the difference can help you to make healthy decisions and live a healthier, longer life.
- Tips For Avoiding a Mid-Day Energy Crash
[Health-and-Fitness] From time to time, we all experience a mid-day energy crash, that feeling after lunch when we just feel like we can not do another thing without falling asleep. The period of time where it feels like time comes to a complete stop. This is a very unpleasant feeling and can be overcome by doing the following.
- Using Fruit to Diagnose Body Type
[Health-and-Fitness] Are you an apple or a pear? Determining what fruit shape most closely resembles your body type can help you to open a window to the world of your own health discovery.
- Blood Pressure and Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] One in four adults over the age of 18 or approximately 60 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. Hypertension, as it is also know as, is a serious health condition that can affect the overall health of an individual. Experiencing hypertension for long periods of time can lead to heart disease, strokes, aneurysms, and even death.
- Choosing the Right Pair of Running Shoes
[Recreation-and-Sports:Running] Walking through the fitness shoe isle of any store can be an overwhelming experience. Having an intended purpose and understanding of the shoes that you are going to purchase will help to navigate your way through the masses. If you are serious about running or just want to start a fitness routine to lose weight, wearing the proper equipment is very important when it comes to performance as well as health.
- Making Time to Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Finding time to exercise may seem like an impossible task. Busy schedules filled with activities from the time the alarm goes off in the morning until your head hits the pillow at night, may seem like there is no time to focus on health. With these simple weight loss tips, finding the time to work towards a weight loss goal and healthier lifestyle will be easier than thought possible.
- Eliminating Stress in Everyday Life
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Everyone suffers from stressors in everyday life which includes everything from physical threats to responsibilities and worries. Most people find themselves under this condition a great deal of the time. Not being able to remove ourselves from stressors and remaining in a constant atmosphere of stress, our health both mentally and physically, begins to feel the heavy toll that is placed on the body. Symptoms from prolonged exposure to stress increase the risk of everything from heart disease, obesity, and infection to anxiety, depression, and memory problems. Because of the widespread damage it can cause, it's essential to learn how to deal with stress in a more positive way and reduce its impact on your daily life.
- 10K a Day
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] According to researchers at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, "If you add just 2000 more steps a day to your regular activities, you may never gain another pound." This is great news for people who want to lose weight or maintain weight loss. This evidence coincides with the Surgeon General's recommendation that 10,000 steps a day be achieved to maintain healthy living. Participating in a walking program that is based on 10,000 steps a day should be enough to lose weight, reduce your risk for disease and help you lead a longer, healthier life.
- Choosing the Right Bike
[Recreation-and-Sports:Cycling] Cycling is a great way to lose weight. For a 37 year old male who weighs 167 pounds and cycles at a pace of 14 miles an hour, a whopping 806 calories can be burned! Proportional to age and weight, similar results will occur for others who participate in this activity. To experience the benefit of cycling, the purchase of a new bike is a great way get around town and to lose weight. While it is not necessary to spend thousands of dollars on a bike, finding a decent bike that satisfies personal needs is very important and can still be expensive, so getting to know what to look for prior to shopping will help you to make the right choice.
- Healthy Recipe Substitutes
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The days are getting shorter, the nights longer and the weather cooler. With all of these changes comes the strong internal desire for comfort foods. These foods often are high in fat and carbohydrates, and could be disastrous for anyone who is trying to lose weight.
- Turkey Day Control
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Can you believe it; Thanksgiving is right around the corner. With the season of eating knocking on the door, how we eat now will have bearing on how our clothes fit in the New Year. Keeping our efforts to lose weight in mind, how do we control ourselves when we simply cannot pass up grandma's homemade pumpkin pie?
- What is a Serving Size?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Breaking away from the "bigger is better" mentality will help to whittle away the waistline and help to promote a healthier lifestyle. Compared with serving sizes of decades ago, serving sizes of today are greatly larger, upwards of 25%. With this being the case, it is no wonder we as a society we are plagued with an onset of diet related diseases and complications. From heart related issues to diabetes how and what we eat is effecting our lifestyles more and more.
- Tools For a Good Night's Rest
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] How we sleep the night before can determine how the rest of our day will go. Obtaining the best possible sleep is crucial to performing our best both mentally and physically. As we all have at some point experienced a restless night, we know that sleep deprivation and reaction time go hand in hand. The more deprived we are of sleep, the slower our reaction time. To help maximize our time of sleep, consider the following.
- Powerful Cranberries
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Say "Yes" to a second helping of cranberries this Thanksgiving! More than turkey day staple, the health and nutritional values of cranberries are essential to everyday health.
- Not All Energy Drinks Are Created Equal
[Food-and-Drink] We all know that it is important to exercise, but it is equally important to stay hydrated while doing so. As we exercise we increase the internal temperature of our body. The process of sweating is our body's natural cooling system. Sweating, which is the process of the loss of water equals the loss of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, all vital to keep our systems running properly. Energy drinks are useful in the quest to replenish these lost nutrients.
- Halloween Candy - Tricks Or Treats?
[Health-and-Fitness] Halloween is Friday, and as droves of fairy princesses and pirates knock on doors looking for some sweet treats, finding it " difficult" to not indulge yourself may be the greatest understatement of all. Tortured by chocolates and sweets wrapped in special Halloween wrappers, the following weight loss tips will help you to get through this scary night.
- Does Yoga Help Promote Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Increasing in popularity in Western cultures, the practice of asana, or yoga, as it is more popularly known, is a series of movements that are done in sequences that maximize the flow of oxygen and blood through the body. Focusing on the mind, spirit and body in union, yoga provides numerous health benefits.
- Achieving a Positive Body Image
[Health-and-Fitness] Take a moment to close your eyes and visualize yourself. Is what you see an image that conjures up positive or negative feelings? Body image equates to our perception of how we physically see ourselves, and how we feel about ourselves. Yes we all have imperfections, but let's face it that is what makes us unique, what make us who we are.
- Winter Workout Safety
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Just because the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder is no excuse to store away those sneakers until spring. While it may be difficult to go outside when it is cold, the best way to lose weight is to keep active and exercise.
- What Are the Health Benefits of Oatmeal?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and what a better way to get your nutrients than through a heart healthy bowl of oatmeal. Just half a cup of oatmeal offers five grams of heart healthy fiber and only 130 calories. The fiber in this particular breakfast food can help us lower our cholesterol and maintain a healthy body weight.
- Don't Let Cold Weather Keep You From Exercising
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Some people find it difficult to keep up with their weight loss program when cold weather hits. The fear of having to go to a gym can be too much for some people to bear. Suggestions are presented here for moving workouts indoors without having to go to a gym.
- A Primer on Alternative Medicine
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Alternative therapies are a popular substitute for traditional medicine, but they are not right for all conditions. Three types of popular therapies are discussed.
- Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Statins aren't the only way to lower cholesterol. Adding the proper foods to your diet, along with taking supplements and maintaining a healthy weight are all vital to keeping your numbers in check.
- Can Internet Dieting Work For Me?
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Online diet programs can be a great way to lose weight and gain support without ever leaving home. Structure of the programs is discussed.
- Eat These Superfoods For a Longer Life
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Superfoods provide massive health benefits without having to take a million different supplements or medications every day. Eat these foods and be well!
- Stay Healthy by Eating Chocolate
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Who says you can't have chocolate and stay healthy? Those who eat dark chocolate can lower their blood pressure and fight off heart disease. It fights free radicals, too. Unlike other types of chocolate, dark chocolate is packed full of antioxidants, the molecules that eliminate free radicals that lead to all types of diseases.
- Overcome Mental Barriers to Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Many people know what they should do to lose weight, but for obese women, there are several mental blocks that keep them from exercising. A study at Temple University of 278 women showed that women who were severely overweight had a hard time exercising because of several reasons. Among these were the feel that they were too fat to exercise, fear of injury or failure, thinking their health was too poor, having aches and pains and feeling self-conscious.
- Ancient Diet Techniques For Modern Times
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Dieting is as old as mankind. Even though many prefer to stay on top of new diet trends and follow the diet of the day, many older dieting techniques can help you lose weight. The Mediterranean eating habits remain a favorite among health care professionals, but there is the Jerusalem Diet and the Hawaiian Diet.
- The Jerusalem Diet Takes a Different Approach
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Everyone has a goal weight in mind. Sometimes when we're dieting we get so caught up on the desired end result that each day we forget to rejoice in the small miracles that happen on our journey. Don't obsess over your goal weight. Set small short-term goals. The Jerusalem Diet can help shift the focus from that final number to the daily changes that occur along the way.
- Take Time to Eat Lunch and Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Eating a nutritious lunch is essential to losing weight. Though many of us don't skip lunch, many times we work through it and fail to pay attention to what we eat.
- Trans Fats Are a Dieter's Worst Enemy
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Not all fats are bad for you. Trans fats are the worst to consume, and labeling requirements in the US may confuse consumers into eating foods containing trans fats they think are safe.
- Stress Relief and Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] While changing habits can be stressful initially, staying stressed can be detrimental to weight loss. An explanation of the hormones released and what can be done to stay calm follow.
- Three Bad Health Habits That Will Cut Your Life Short
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] While some habits are harmless, there are three that can lead to a shorter life. Information on these three habits as well as tips for stopping them is discussed.
- Create a Longer, Leaner Body With Pilates
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Pilates is a popular weigh to lose weight without bulking up. It is easy to do and creates flatter abs by focusing on core muscles and precision of movement.
- Manage Your Cravings and Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Cravings can be difficult. Learning where they come from may help you resist them. Other tips for managing cravings are included.
- Three Facts About Supplements That You Might Not Know
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Supplements are a popular alternative to traditional medicine, but there are many misconceptions surrounding them. It is important to know what you're looking for beforehand, and not be fooled by a long list of ingredients.
- Three Life-Saving Health Habits
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Habits are inescapable, but there are a few healthy habits that can be easily incorporated into any routine. Read the descriptions of them and tips to add them to your day here.
- Three Ways to Add Variety to Your Walking Workout
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Walking is the most popular form of exercise today, but sometimes people get bored with their routines. Three ways to make your workout more varied are discussed, as well as things that burn more calories.
- The Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle - How Healthy is It?
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] Fad diets like the Atkins diet may seem promising because of the unlimited amount of fat you can eat, but can increase risk for heart disease. Following a diet with such restrictive rules usually means that you may lose weight but be unable to keep it off due to your inability to stick with your diet.
- Why Diet Foods Aren't Always Good For You
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The diet industry is big business. If their products worked, there would be no need for an industry. Diet food is deceptive because it can contain high amounts of salt or other ingredients to make up for what it's missing. A better alternative is eating right and getting plenty of exercise.
- Diet Killers - Things to Avoid When Losing Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Eating late and having large meals can spike blood sugar and have a negative effect on ones diet. Losing weight is more than what you eat and do, it is a lifestyle change, meaning behaviors must be addressed also.
- Eating Your Vegetables May Help COPD
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Eating your vegetables is now linked to improvements in patients with COPD. Certain antioxidant levels in the lungs are actually increased by eating a certain vegetable, making COPD less severe for patients.
- Three Ways to Flatter Abs by Strengthening Your Core
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Strengthening core muscles is an easier way to flatten your stomach. Though you can't spot reduced fat, these three types of exercises can help develop a longer, leaner look, as well as significantly improved posture and balance.
- Warning Signs You May Be Anorexic
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that can be fatal. Warning signs and symptoms are discussed.
- Eat Like a Cretan and Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Crete is known for having the lowest death rate from cancer and heart disease. Their healthy diet and simple dishes are the secret to their health. Anyone can eat like this, though appetite control may be an issue initially.
- Secrets of Successful Weight Loss - Little Things That Make a Big Difference
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Losing weight is possible for anyone. Changing your attitude and making small changes are important for success. Follow some simple guidelines to help keep the weight off after you lose it, and you will be healthy for life.
- How Obesity Can Lead to Heart Disease Even If You Don't Feel Unhealthy
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] A study shows that obese people are more likely to have inflamed heart tissue, increasing the risk for serious damage later on in life. Even if you feel healthy, you are still at risk. Follow a sound weight loss program in order to achieve your health goals.
- Do I Have an Eating Disorder?
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Eating disorders are not a healthy way to lose weight. Signs of anorexia and bulimia are discussed.
- Dieting is Not Good For You
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Diets don't work, according to a UCLA study. The best way to lose weight is through a balanced diet, exercise, and natural supplements if hunger is a problem.
- Genes Can Be Overcome With Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] A study shows that genetic predisposition to obesity can be overcome with physical activity. It is important to combine exercise with a sensible diet in order to produce the desired results. Includes a short explanation of how metabolism is affected if only diet is changed.
- Blogging Your Way Thin - Using the Internet to Help Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] A good support system is the key to losing weight. Many people are finding the support they need online, either through online dieting communities like eDiets.com or by creating their own blog. A blog is a good way to hold yourself accountable by detailing what you are doing daily to lose weight. Many people are inspired by looking at pictures and reading stories of other dieters.
- Dying to Be Thin - The Danger of Losing Weight Too Quickly
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] While it is possible to lose weight quickly and safely, losing weight too fast can cause a number of problems. The symptoms of losing weight too fast are discussed, as well as the methods used by extreme dieters.
- The Worst Breakfast Foods to Eat
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Make sure you get off on the right foot by knowing what foods to avoid. Bad breakfast foods as well as healthy substitutes are discussed.
- Eat Your Breakfast to Boost Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If trying to lose weight, breakfast is an important tool to help provide energy for the day and keep you from snacking. Healthy foods for breakfast are discussed.
- Step Up Your Weight Loss Plan With Interval Training
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Interval training, while used by athletes for many years, is just starting to be used frequently by dieters. Discussion includes a definition of this method as well as how to incorporate it in your workout.
- Walk Your Way to a Healthy You
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Though walking is not as intense a calorie burner as other activities, it is still a great way to lose weight. Benefits of walking are discussed, as well as two ways to begin your walking program.
- How Safe Are Weight Loss Supplements?
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] There are many concerns about the safety of weight loss supplements and if they actually do what they claim to. This article describes three categories of supplements, what they supposedly do, and the importance of exercising and dieting while taking them.
- Trying to Lose Weight and Over 60? Don't Forget to Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] A study shows that exercise for people over 60 helps burn more fat than diet alone, which may consume lean muscle mass. No matter what age you are, exercise is an important part of any weight loss program.
- Why Can't I Lose Weight? Making Changes to Create the Results You Want
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Many people are not objective enough to see why their weight loss program is not working. Enlisting the help of others as well as following a couple of guidelines can keep you on track to lose weight.
- Being a Weekend Warrior Can Wreck Your Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Working out on the weekends isn't enough to ensure weight loss. Though it may be difficult to find time throughout the week, there are a couple of things you can do to easily incorporate exercise and better eating habits.
- What's the Difference Between Good and Bad Cholesterol?
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] It is impossible to avoid cholesterol altogether, and some is actually good for you. The different types of cholesterol are discussed along with ideas for increasing good cholesterol.
- Enjoy What You Eat and Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] After years of restrictive diets that focus on what you can't have, a new trend called positive eating focuses on what to add to your diet. Cooking from scratch is the norm here and a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports the claim.
- Three Ways to Create a Healthier Lifestyle
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] It's important to view weight loss as creating a healthier lifestyle instead of just a diet. Beginning with attitude, three ideas to live healthier are discussed.
- Appetite Control Methods That Work For Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Appetite and attitude are the two biggest obstacles to weight loss. Attitude can be easily changed, but many discontinue their weight loss due to feeling hungry all the time and having a lack of energy. Natural methods and supplements can help battle this feeling.
- A Closer Look at Supplement Labels
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] While food is closely monitored, requirements for supplements are a little more lax in the United States. It is important to know what claims on labels mean so you are not fooled into buying a sub-standard product.
- How to Read a Dietary Supplement Label
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] It is important to know how to read labels for supplements. Don't be fooled into buying a sub-standard product. Many deceptive and even untrue claims are perfectly legal, which is why it's so important to be vigilant.
- Why Fruit Juice Can Ruin Your Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The popularity of detox diets and juice fads has led dieters to believe that fruit juice is actually good for your health. The amount of calories and sugar per serving make it just as unhealthy as drinking soda.
- Fructose Consumption Not As Safe As You Think
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] A University of Florida study defies the widely held belief that starchy food such as rice and pasta are the enemy of any diet. Researchers that overconsumption of fructose, which is naturally occurring in fruit and also in most processed foods, can cause insulin resistance and other metabolic problems.
- Four Easy Ways to Cut Calories
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Any successful weight loss program begins with reducing calories. By making small, gradual changes, chances for success are higher than drastic overhauls. Four easy ideas are presented to help cut calories, sometimes dramatically.
- Are Your Weekends Ruining Your Weight Loss?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] A study shows that weekend eating habits can slow down your progress in a weight loss program. Telling yourself you're practicing a healthy lifestyle instead of being on a diet can help. Many social engagements revolve around food, so it's important to have a plan in place.
- Using Natural Supplements in a Weight Loss Program
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] While diet and exercise are keys to success in any weight loss program, you might want to consider using a supplement to help curb your appetite without side effects. This produces results faster, but safely, allowing you to stay motivated during your weight loss program.
- Weight Loss Success - How to Stay Motivated When Losing Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Motivation is a key factor to weight loss. Many get discouraged and find it hard to stick with their weight loss programs due to differing reasons, so it is important to look at things to keep you on the right track. Three ideas are given to help keep spirits high: attitude, losing weight quickly and safely, and using supplements.
- Four Factors of Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] This article outlines four factors that can help anyone lose weight successfully and keep it off. Included is information about supplements, attitude and combining methods for optimum results.
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