Monthly Archives: April 2010
Can one get back in shape after a stroke?
My friend was a top rated bodybuilder (natural) and after winning his last show he fail victim to a stroke. Many believed that it might of been the stress of contest dieting. Anyway, he is trying to get in that same shape 6 months later after his stroke, however he complains of being tired all … Continue reading
Seriously, Why does the average American family eat at a fast food restaurant? nasty?
I work at Ponderosa and I get sick of these families coming in , chowing down on unhealthy food. The kids eat more food than the parents, plus they eat alot of dessert. When I was young, my mom worked two jobs and she MADE time to cook a healthy meal for me. Most of … Continue reading
Has eating healthy and organic helped your family to not get the stomach virus/flu?
I have 2 toddlers and a husband and we started eating organic and whole foods about a year ago. This year we still seemed to get the stomach virus, but no one has thrown up at all. It just seems the stomach virus has been much much milder. Has anyone else experienced this? Could our … Continue reading
Belief is Essential for Successful Fat Loss Program
When it comes to weight loss and alternative diets, you can find all sorts of options and ideas utilized by the diet experts all over the world. Low fat, good fat, no fat, high protein, no sugar, low carbs, raw foods, whole foods, vegan food – the list goes on and on. In addition to … Continue reading
Tips on How to Maintain a Healthy Way of Living Using Natural Cleaning Products
A typical home or office always have products like air freshener, dishwashers, laundry detergents, many more to mention, not knowing that these products contains harmful chemicals. Recent studies showed that over 50 cleaning products contain hazardous chemicals, chemicals that is slowly doing a great harm for you and your family (even your pets and plants). … Continue reading
Swine Flu FAQs
What is “Swine flu”? Swine flu is a viral infection basically found in pigs that is caused by swine influenza virus. It is very rare to get swine flu in humans except in some cases where people have direct contact with pigs. Currently, the nature of swine flu virus transmission has changed and it can … Continue reading
Never to Late to Start Healthy Eating
If you currently do not eat a healthy diet, it can be difficult to start such a plan. However, healthy eating is important for maintaining bodily function and living a disease-free life. If you struggle with healthy eating, than you know that breaking unhealthy habits can be the most difficult part of the process. However, … Continue reading
How To Lose Weight With South Beach Diet?
The South Beach diet plan was developed for obese patients by an American cardiologist in Florida, Dr Arthur Agatston. He supports the consumption of mostly “good carbohydrates” and “good fats.” The diet is often being confused or compared to the Atkin’s diet which was developed by the late Dr Atkin. The Atkin’s Diet is mainly … Continue reading
Arthritis – Causes And Treatment For Arthritis Sufferers
Many people are surprised to learn that arthritis is not just one disease – it’s actually a group of over a hundred related conditions, all involving stiffness or pain in the body’s joints. And although we have a greater chance of suffering from arthritis as we get older, and the general perception is that it … Continue reading
The Glycaemic Index – Control Your Diabetes With the Gi, a Guide to Planning the Right Diabetic Plan
The Glycaemic Index is known as GI and is a ranking for foods based on their effect on blood sugar levels, which is particularly useful for diabetics who need to monitor their blood glucose levels. Some foods are absorbed quicker than others, and the quickest of these will have the highest rating. The GI rating … Continue reading
Heart Healthy Cooking Herbs
Before cooking meat, select portions of meat, which have minimum fat. On the other hand, if you have chosen parts with meat, cut out those parts, for more detail go to: www.camping-outdoors-recipes.com.which contain meat. Another substitute for meat is fish. Fish does contain fats, but it is low in saturated fats. In addition, fish oil … Continue reading
Why Should You Lose Weight?
People begin diets for any number of reasons. A doctor may recommend weight loss as a means to prevent future health problems like adult on-set diabetes or congestive heart failure. A once active person may want to resume a favorite high-performance sport, and seek to lose a few pounds to better enjoy play. A person … Continue reading
Diseases Caused by Lack of Fiber and Psyllium Husk the Simple Cure
It has been hypothesized that a diet rich in foods that contain fiber or plant fiber can protect the human body from a variety of serious diseases that have specifically attacked western cultures. Additionally, a diet low in fiber or plant fiber can cause the occurrence of these feared western diseases. Appendicitis, which affects about … Continue reading
If your blood pressure has been below 130 for about a month without medication, are you still hypertensive?
My mom’s blood pressure has been below 130/70 for about a month (ranging from 120/80-130/70 or something like that she says) (but sometimes her blood pressure goes lower than 120/80) without taking any medication, is she still considered as hypertensive? She’s been exercising everyday (brisk walks and aerobics) and having a balanced diet. She is … Continue reading
Do you still believe conventional medicine’s biggest misrepresentations?
(NaturalNews) Mainstream health care isn’t based on "health" or "caring." It’s actually based on an ingrained system of medical mythology that’s practiced — and defended — by those who profit from the continuation of sickness and disease. This system of medical mythology might also simply be called "lies", and today I’m sharing with NaturalNews readers … Continue reading