Starting on diet

It's no secret that the key to a healthy life is an adequately balanced diet. Keeping an unhealthy, unbalanced diet leads to several disorders, the most frequent of which is obesity.

As you may know if you already tried one or more diets, the first couple of weeks are the hardest; starting a new diet on the wrong foot may not only be useless, but it may also lead you to eat even worse than before.

Here are some tips that will help you start a new diet and successfully keep following it.

Don't even try a new diet without asking a professional: Although some diets are often advertised as very effective and very fast ways to lose weight, keep in mind that every body is different from each other, and consequently so are their needs. Always ask your physician or nutrition professional about which diet suits you best, for he will always look for your wellness above all. After checking certain things like your lifestyle, your ideal desired weight and the overall health status of your body, he will be able to carefully plan a step by step diet for you, based on your body's actual needs. If you think a diet plan you saw somewhere may be useful, show it to a professional and ask him to make any changes necessary to make it fit you. For instance, if you see “Angelina Jolie's new amazing diet" on a magazine and you think it may be useful for you, get a professional to evaluate it first. Chances are that the perfect diet for some people is harmful for others. Besides, a diet that is too hard will end up frustrating you, and a diet that is too easy will be quite ineffective.

Complement your diet with physical activity: Unless you have a very physically active lifestyle, obesity is not the effect of consuming an excessive amount of lipids, but of accumulating them. The key is to burn that fat as well as reducing its consumption: both must be done together. The best way to get rid of that excess of undesired fat is to complement a healthy diet with everyday exercising. A daily walk, playing a sport or doing aerobics may be suitable companions for your diet. But, again, ask your physician or professional personal trainer, he will tell you the right amount of physical effort your body can sustain, and set a plan to make it fun and useful for you.

Avoid temptations:

When you have just started on a diet, it may be hard to follow it. That is because your body is used to eat disorderly, and it takes some time to get rid of that habit. It is a good thing to keep all that “forbidden" food out of your fridge, at least until your body gets used to your new eating habits and you are fully confident in being able to have access to that food and yet not take it. Let's be realistic; it is way harder to get on a diet if you have that piece of chocolate cake in your kitchen!

Get busy:

Try to find a hobby or activity that keeps your mind away from food, especially at the beginning of a diet. Reading is a good activity to accomplish this, because it's fun, useful and a great way to get the time flying until dinner time.

These are just simple tips, but I hope they prove to be beneficial for you. Good luck on your new, healthy life!

How to burn fat? lose weight and be healthy

For about 50 years now, Americans have been eating low fat (some no fat) diets and the funny thing is we have gotten progressively fatter and less healthy. Who ever said low fat diets were healthy, and more importantly, why does eating less fat mean you’ll be less fat?

In attempt to keep this easy to understand, as most of what you read and hear is complicated, confusing, and contradictory, I’m going to be direct, to the point, and explain things in a way that most people can understand.

Where to start??? Well, I’ve done some research on this and have found very little science to back up the claims that eating less fat will keep you trim. I have also found many examples that totally dismiss this idea. For example, the French eat significantly more fat than we do here in the US while there obesity AND disease and illness rates are quite a bit lower.

Another example is the Alaskan Eskimos. They consume as much as 70% of their calories from fat (whale blubber and fish) and they have one of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world – until they come to the US and eat like us!

Before I cover other examples I’d like to talk about some the reasons why the “low fat diet" is not only making us fatter, but also killing people faster than you can imagine!

Does that shock you? If so, do I have news for you!

Ok… here are just a few reasons:

Eating less fat means you have to eat more protein or carbs and most people end up eating more carbs (and the wrong type!)

Dietary fat is very slow burning in the body so when you replace the fat with faster burning carbs you tend to feel less energetic, risk burning muscle tissue, and wreak havoc on your metabolism and hormones because your energy levels (blood sugar) are like a roller coaster.

Dietary fats supply some of the best, and most stable sources of energy. So if you want to feel good all day long, you need to make sure you are getting enough fats, and the right types. I’ll touch on which types to avoid and which to include in your diet later in this article.

The human body needs fat just to function properly, let alone optimal health

Certain amounts of fat are necessary for proper hormone production. If hormone production is off so will your metabolism be. Hormones regulate many things in the body including your ability to build and maintain muscle tissue, which is responsible for a large portion of your energy expenditure. In simple terms, muscle burns calories 24 hours a day and if you eat a low fat or no fat diet you will have a hard time building and maintaining muscle.

Here are some facts:

Obesity increased from 14% of the American population in 1960 to over 22% by 1980

The Harvard Nurse’s Health Study which ran well over 10 years found that not only did low fat diets not decrease the risk of heart disease but also that saturated fat wasn’t so bad after all, and that too little was just as harmful

To read more of the facts about dietary fat and health check out these great resources:

http://www.gunnarlindgren.com/nutritionx.pdf

http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1898.html

http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/2002-No3-FatandCholesterol.cfm

So to sum things up…

If you want to lose weight and be healthy – DON’T eat a low-fat diet! You would have to be absolutely insane to after learning the truth about dietary fats. If you have doubts or questions please do some research and you will be amazed at what you will find out. In the meantime, go eat some healthy fats!

Why Fruit is important for your life?

One thing that everyone has to do in order to survive is eat food and drink water. Along with air, food and water are the two other key elements that we need in order to allow our bodies to function. There is plenty of choices when it comes to food. However, it is well recommended that you eat a very nutritional balanced mean so that you can let your body work to full capacity. One essential area you should always keep track of is fruits.

Fruits are some of the best items we can eat because they contain so many good vitamins and minerals that our bodies thrive on. In all reality, fruits are pretty delicious, yet many people avoid them for one reason or another. The following will go over the nutritional facts of different popular fruit that we all have tried at least once unless your allergic to fruit or something like that.

The first fruit that will be discussed is the almighty apple. The famous quote goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This is a scientifically proven fact but it is definitely a good idea to eat an apple a day just for the good natural nutritional ingredients that are associated with an apple. An apple contains about forty nine calories and consists of about eighty four percent water. It also has 2.3 grams of fiber, 0.4 grams of protein, 11.8 grams of sugar, 2 grams of vitamin A, 15 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.02 milligrams of vitamin B1, 0.01 milligrams of vitamin B2, 0.05 milligrams of vitamin B6, and 0.05 milligrams of vitamin E. All these thing are essential in order for our bodies to work properly. Apples may not seem like a super essential staple of someone´s diet but if eaten on a consistent basis, they can really make your body feel good.

Another popular fruit we all chew on from time to time is a banana. Bananas are really good to eat for several reasons. They are good for your skin and for your internal body as well. A banana contains about eighty eight calories and consists of about seventy six percent water. In addition, bananas also contain 2.7 grams of fiber, 1.2 grams of protein, 20.4 grams of sugar, and also has a small amount of other essential vitamins such as vitamins A, B, C, and E.

Those two fruits are the most popular fruits that people eat on a more regular basis then other fruits. However, all fruit is good for you in one way or another. One fruit can be better for you in one area of your health, while the other fruit is good for you in another area. All fruit is made up with a high level of water and almost all of them contain essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Eat as much fruit as possible as well as the other vital things on the periodic food chart in order to be healthy and feel super good.

Lasic Surgery

The subject of LASIK is a very interesting one. There is a lot to investigate and understand about the process of getting your vision corrected through laser surgery. I hope this article helps to point you where you need to go to do the best research. There are both pros and cons to consider before submitting to this type of surgery.

First, if you are already firmly set in your decision to have LASIK, read these pointers:

1. Make sure you go to a doctor who uses the new Interlase laser for making the corneal flap.

Why? Because the Interlase is 100 times more precise than the 'old fashioned' method of using a microkeratome to cut the initial flap. Many speculate that most of the problems that come from Lasik Surgery have been due to the impreciseness of the microkeratome device used to cut the cornea.

2. Most definitely insist on a custom wavefront laser to do the actual reshaping of the cornea.

Why? Because the custom wavefront can get rid of what is called higher order aberrations.

What does this mean to you? It means much sharper vision after the surgery and a significantly reduced chance of having halos, starburst and other 'complications' from LASIK.

Repeating: Make sure you go to a surgeon who is using both Interlase and Custom Wavefront technology to do LASIK surgery. Relatively few practices have these new technologies. Consider that surgeons who invest in these technologies may have more of your interests at heart.

One of the top 5 LASIK surgeons lives in Kansas City is durrievision.com. You should be aware of the potential problems of LASIK surgery. Common problems always relate to procedures that didnt use up-to-date technology such as interlase and custom wavefront technology.

One of the problems with LASIK, has been the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon. Some people do technically see 20/20 after the procedure but it is not normal. Instead, it is hazy or blurred. This is probably due to the higher order aberrations mentioned earlier. That is why it is important to get custom LASIK done. The custom wave front lasers can remove those aberrations, hopefully allowing you avoid the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon.

If your doctor says that you dont need the custom treatment, I would ask him if he has a custom wave front machine. There may be a few legitimate reasons to not have the custom procedure done, but I seriously doubt there are many.

If he doesnt have such a machine, I would wonder if his recommendation is based on the best thing for you as the patient. It always pays to get a second opinion anyway and in this case, you should.

These are your eyes that we are talking about and you owe it to yourself to get educated on every aspect of this surgery before undergoing treatment. The surgical eyes web site mentioned above is worth investigating. You need to know what could go wrong and how to choose a doctor and equipment that will allow you to avoid problems.

I will say it again. Try to go with Interlase to cut the corneal flap and try to go with a custom wavefront laser to reduce your risk of complications! I cannot stress this enough.

I went through a screening process to get LASIK done and was categorized as an excellent candidate. They even wanted me to participate in a study program that would save me about $600. I still turned it down. In the end, I decided that I didnt want to get my eyes lasered.

Of course, there is something to be said about not wearing glasses or contacts anymore and there are many happy patients out there. I just want you to be aware of both the pros and the cons.

Do you really need to have LASIK done? I think its worth it to investigate natural vision therapy and see what you can do about correcting your vision naturally before permanently etching your current prescription into your cornea.

Many people have gotten results from vision therapy. A few have even gotten rid of their glasses and /or contacts forever. An industry insider has informed me that this does happen but not very often.

There are a couple of books to check out on natural vision improvement if you are interested in that alternative. Relearning to See by Thomas Quakenbush is one that comes to mind.

The original pioneer in vision improvement was Dr. Bates. He was an early 20th century ophthalmologist who really stuck his neck out to go against the prevailing theories of the day (that still persist). Many of the people who he helped were very grateful, Im sure.

I have dabbled with naturally improving my vision. I have experienced a decrease of tension, but I have not recovered 20/20 vision. This type of improvement does take work and determination.

That is why there is LASIK today; everyone is different in their wishes and expectations. If you are in a hurry and you dont mind the permanent etching of a prescription in your cornea, LASIK might be for you.

I hope this helps you on your quest to learn more about Lasik Surgery and point you in the right directions to gain more information so that you can make an informed decision before deciding to undergo this often expensive elective procedure.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or suggest treatment for any health condition. Please consult a health care professional if you have or suspect you have any health related problem for proper diagnoses and treatmen.

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Easy Loss Weight

Whoever told you that weight loss was difficult never read this article!

Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially considering the fact that more than half of us are overweight. As we get older we often get busier, and before we know it, find ourselves in the prime of our lives and packing a few extra pounds. With so little extra time in our lives it is impractical to join the latest diet fad or commit to sweating in the gym for hours at a time. Are we all destined to grow outward with each passing year, or is there a simple way for us to reclaim our healthy figures?

If you struggle with your own battle of the bulge read on for five sure-fire ways to drop a few of those unwanted pounds, and more importantly learn how you can prevent packing them in the first place!

• TIP #1: Burn it in the AM
  
• What is the first thing you do when you wake each morning? Hit the snooze button for an extra ten minutes of sleep? What if I told you that taking those ten minutes to strap on your sneakers and walk briskly around the block would result in weight loss? It has been proven that aerobic activity done on an empty stomach forces your body to recruit energy from storage. This energy is stored in the form of fat on various parts of your body. Starting tomorrow take ten minutes out of your morning to walk briskly around the block before breakfast. Do not sprint or try to walk as quickly as possible, simply walk at a pace that you could comfortably hold a conversation. This seemly small activity, when done consistently, will produce surprising weight loss results!
  
  
• TIP #2 Forget Your Late Night Snack
  I know I am not the only one who enjoys eating a snack after dinner! Although comfort food seems to taste better right before bed, it is also more prone to stick with us when eaten late at night. It has been proven that not eating three hours before bed reduces fat storage throughout the night.
  
  If you go to bed at 10pm, finish eating for the day no later than 7pm. Once you have made this a habit you will be ecstatic over the long term weight loss!
  
  
• TIP #3 Kiss that Frappuccino Goodbye
  What tastes better than a frothy, venti frappuccino smothered in whip cream and chocolate syrup? While blended coffee beverages have rapidly gained popularity with the masses, their caloric tallies have been all but ignored. Whether you are an avid Starbucker, or only wander in for an occasional treat, it is important to know the truth about what you are drinking.
  
  The average Venti sized frappuccino weighs in at 530 calories. This staggering number equals 2.5 bagels, or one third of the recommended daily calories for an average woman. Not only is this an extreme amount of calories to be consumed in a beverage but the calories come purely from sugar, which is easily stored as fat. Next time you are in line at the coffee shop and find yourself eyeing a sugary beverage, redirect your attention to the tea selection, or stick with an old fashion cup of coffee.
  
  
• TIP #4 Fuel Your Fire
  Have you ever tended a campfire? You probably remember continuously adding sticks and branches to keep the fire from running out of fuel. Your body’s metabolism is similar in its need for constant fuel. Eating a small meal every three hours is a great way to keep your metabolism high all day long. When your metabolism is high you burn more calories throughout the day and are less likely to store fat. Rather than eating 2 or 3 large meals a day, and allowing your ‘fire’ to go out, giving way to hunger pains, try eating a small meal every three hours and be amazed at your weight loss results.
  
  
• TIP #5 Curb Your Carbs
  I’m sure sometime in the past year you have found yourself subjected to the testimony of a converted ‘low-carb’ enthusiast. While these people may look great it is definitely not the right diet for everyone. Extreme fatigue, crankiness and downright impracticality are what make this diet a tough cookie to swallow. Cutting one or two carb-filled items out of your daily diet can make a huge difference in meeting weight loss goals.
  
  While I wouldn’t recommend throwing out your bread basket entirely, consciously cutting carb-filled items out of your daily food intake is a great idea. If you normally have a sandwich for lunch make it open-faced, thus cutting out half of the bread. If you enjoy eating pasta for dinner reduce your pasta portion and add extra vegetables. These minor changes to your daily diet will prove themselves priceless when you step onto the scale!

It is you against the bulge, and now that you are armed with these 5 tips for easy weight loss, I am confident that you are going to win! Keep in mind that consistency is the key. The more effort that you put into implementing these 5 tips into your daily lifestyle, the quicker the unwanted pounds will disappear!

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Asbestos is something very dangerous

Asbestos is something very dangerous and a lot of people are still unaware of that. Asbestos surveys need to be carried into buildings if it has not be done yet in order to identify if asbestos was used or not in the building.

A recent survey carried out actually indicates that the highest risk of asbestos related lung illness in fact arises from insulation work in the United Kingdom. Epidemiologic work done by a professor called Peto has shown that in the first few years of the twenty first century we can keep on expecting a rise in the number of new cases of mesothelioma in Great Britain mainly due to asbestos. Mesotheliome really is a horrible cancer with a very long latency period.

In the United Kingdom, it presently causes more deaths than road traffic accidents and epidemiologists predict that a further one hundred thousand individuals would die from one type of asbestos cancer called mesothelioma in the coming years. When all types of asbestos-related diseases are gathered, the final death toll could be even higher than that previous number which is shocking.

Research into the treatment and care of this aggressive cancer in the United Kingdom is apparently in bad shape due to a lack of government help over the last years. In 2007 there was just one project dedicated to mesothelioma research funded by Cancer Research UK, but nothing by the Medical Research Council, despite the fact that between 1995 and 2004 the incidence rate of this disease in United Kingdom grew faster than any other cancer. Improvement have been made though with the availability of support for people suffering from mesothelioma by cancer charities throughout the United Kingdom. Any delay in diagnosing mesothelioma can impact negatively on treatment options, since an early diagnosis is a key to achieving a better cure for the patient. With the fact that patients are now getting older and are often diagnosed at a late stage of the disease. It becomes more and more urgent to use asbestos surveyors to carry out asbestos surveys. It seems that other countries like Australia have done things differently when it comes to deal with asbestos related diseases. The Australian government actually committed millions of pounds for a research program which would help people suffering from those diseases.

It is very easy to find a company specializing in asbestos management. They would usually also do legionella risk assessment and asbestos awareness training.

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High blood Pressure Caused of Heart Attack

High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. For example, currently, over forty-three million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. It has also been said that something like ninety per cent of Americans who haven't got high blood pressure soon will unless the appropriate lifestyle changes are implemented. 'These facts and figures generally reflect the rest of the western world.

There are three reasons for high blood pressure:

1.Atherosclerotic plaque; fatty deposits lining the inner walls of the arteries, which obstruct blood flow cause high blood pressure.

2.Acid wastes deposit on the inner walls of blood vessels. Because the vessels become narrower, blood pressure has to increase in order keep the same vital blood supply as before.

3.Because of too much acid waste, high blood pressure is caused by a lack of oxygen supply.

Sadly, the above root-causes are not addressed by orthodox medicine. High blood pressure patients are given drugs like lotensin, mevacor or procardia... These drugs work by inhibiting calcium channels. This weakens the heart. In effect, less blood is then pumped out: Hence the blood pressure gauge reads lower than before. But the weakened heart muscle is less able to give vital blood supply to areas of the body: The target organs get less oxygenated blood than before, so side effects start to kick in such as dizziness, sluggishness, fatigue, impotence, loss of memory, mood changes, and depression...

However, with a real commitment towards a healthier diet and lifestyle, this condition may be reversed. 'This is where the underlying root-causes of high blood pressure can dealt with.

Here are my Seven Steps For Lowering High Blood Pressure: They have no order. As long as all are implemented then success will be yours.

1.Eliminate or reduce acid causing foods from the diet. Certain foods, when eaten, give rise to an acid ash residue when absorbed into the body. There is much information online that distinguishes these foods.

2.Eat more alkaline ash foods. Information on these types of foods can be found online. Alkaline water is also a good option. 'These factors alkalise the body.

3.Garlic, onions and beetroot are excellent blood pressure lowering foods, which indeed, can be eaten regularly. Other foods include those containing vitamin C and folic acid.

4.Get plenty of vitamin D. Sunlight is an excellent form and pays dividends...about twenty minutes a day will suffice.

5.Exercise. About half-an-hour a day. This lowers high blood pressure, improves cardiovascular function as well as loses weight.

6.Learn to handle stress. For example, meditation has shown to significantly lower blood pressure.

7.On perhaps a more miscellaneous level, get electro-acupuncture. This has shown to greatly reduce blood pressure. Chelation therapy is also effective.

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Easy Steps to Prevent Wrinkles and the Aging of Skin

However much we take care of our skins, the dreary 30's bring with them the unmistakable signs of aging -- wrinkles, laugh lines, creases on the forehead, and crow's feet below the eyes. For some of us blessed with better skin, it will come later than the others, but there is almost no way we can prevent our age from showing on our faces. What we can try to do is preventing wrinkles, leading us to have a graceful and unblemished complexion as we grow older through our 30's, 40's and even 50's.

Wrinkles are not the only signs of people growing older. There are other physical changes, unnoticeable at first but they gradually become more and more prominent. Skin becomes less elastic with age, and the earth's gravitational pull duly plays its role in making these factors show on the body. These include the drooping of eyelids and the weakening of the corners of the mouth. The tip of the nose starts pointing ever so slightly downwards and the ears lengthen and are pulled lower. By the time a person reaches his or her 70's, the skin has become much thinner and the fat beneath the face has already disappeared. So is it any wonder that the wrinkles that start appearing on our skin around our 30's are only a precursor to all these processes?

Indeed not! But there are ways for preventing wrinkles from taking away the natural beauty of your skin. Proper application of an anti aging anti wrinkle cream helps a lot to make the wrinkles fade, but there are also some other precautions you must take alongside. Follow these simple rules to minimize or delay aging of skin as far as possible:

1. Stay protected from the sun! The sun is one of the most important factors that clock the aging process of skin. Wear sunscreen religiously on every part of your body being exposed to sunlight, even before you reach the age when you should start worrying about wrinkling. A good sunscreen does not only slow down the process of wrinkling but also protects your skin from the UV rays of the sun that causes skin cancer. While buying your sunscreen, make sure you check the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) value of the product - the higher the SPF, the better suited is your sunscreen for protecting you from the harmful effects of sunlight. If you can, try to avoid going out between 10 o'clock in the morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon, since this is when the sun's rays are the strongest.

2. Use a good moisturizer! One of the biggest factors for wrinkling is the loss of moisture from the skin. An effective moisturizer will penetrate into your skin and lock its natural moisture, slowing down the process of wrinkling to a considerable degree.

3. Quit smoking! Studies have found that smoking is almost directly proportional with getting premature wrinkles. This is not only because of the nicotine damage to health but also because of the facial actions required for the act of smoking. Puffing a cigarette gives you vertical lines around your mouth, and squinting to avoid the smoke from getting into your eyes will almost certainly give you excessive crow's feet.

4. Modify your sleeping posture! The ideal position to sleep is on your back. If you sleep on your side or on your stomach, your face is pressed against the pillow for hours. This may result in the natural contour of your face being disturbed.

5. Also modify your facial expressions! Try to frown as little as possible, or laugh too hard, as these deepen the wrinkles around your face.

So a few simple steps, along with the use of anti aging anti wrinkle cream, will help you preserve your youthfulness much longer than your friends. Try these, and be surprised to experience the magic.

Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet

The only thing growing faster than the $65 billion diet industry is the American waistline. If one of your New Years resolutions was to Go on a Diet, the only place I guarantee you will go....is up in weight.

It's a Fact - Diets will only make you fatter.

When it comes to the latest in Diet fads, we are quite gullible and easily tempted by a Diet's empty promised. Reason being....the diet industry KNOWS we are in search of the "quick fix" and will only play with our emotions - our desperation for the quickest way to relieve looking and feeling fat.

Diets are nothing more than Temporary Solutions with many lingering, negative side effects.

Here are the Top 10 Reasons Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet

1. Diets do NOT work.

Diets have a 99% Failure Rate. Have you noticed a pattern yet? Lose weight....quickly regain it? Over time, studies show if you diet you are more likely to be overweight than people who eat normally and make small gradual changes to their lifestyle. No, the Law of Averages does not apply to this faulty system.

2. Dieting can be Dangerous.

Any time you severely restrict the amount or types of foods you eat you put your health and life at risk. Dieting has been related to injuries and sudden deaths from electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, and heart arrhythmia's. Weight cycling, or yo-yo-ing weight, is associated with higher death rates - especially if some type of pills are being used. At no point should you ever place weight loss above your health.

3. Dieting Destroys your Metabolism.

Diets will cause your weight to quickly cycle up and down. Sure, you may lose weight quickly because you are simply not eating enough. In the initial stages, the first seven to nine pounds lost are water, presenting a real danger of dehydration and mineral deficiencies. Even more terrifying ins the break down of lean muscle due to inefficient nutrients and calories. If you are losing more than 3-4 pounds a week, you can be sure this is what is happening - very little fat is lost this state.

Now, any muscle loss will cause your metabolism slow to a crawl. The cumulative effect takes place for you cannot survive very long on very low calories (1200 or less) and you will eventually eat more - on top of a slower metabolism. All those excess calories will be stored as fat - causing rapid weight gain.

4. Dieting is Exhausting.

Diets are just reduced calorie Fads disguised by a clever gimmick. "Lose weight while you sleep" "Eat all you want and still lose weight" Not eating enough or cutting out certain food groups means your body may not be getting the energy it needs, or may lack certain nutrients. You will feel exhausted, light headed and experience some not-so-fun mood swings.

5. Dieting is Disruptive.

Dieting negatively affects your normal eating patterns. Diets can lead to binge eating, overeating and chaotic eating. When you diet, it is common to override your internal signals telling you to eat. You end up trying to use willpower or resist hunger signals and may even go as far as taking appetite suppressants. This results in being unable to know when you really are hungry or wore....when you're full.

6. Dieting can lead to eating disorders.

Experts state that the high rates of eating disorders in the U.S. are due in part to people dieting, losing weight, rebounding, and becoming chronic dieters.

7. Dieting Causes Food Obsessions.

If you spend a large amount of time and energy depriving yourself of food or certain types of food - you will spend more time thinking about food and become obsessed attempts to control your weight by what you choose to eat or not eat. How long do you want to live like this?

8. Dieting Diminishes Women.

There is way too much attention focused on our appearance and an arbitrary number on the scale. In the midst of this focus - we end up avoiding what really matters to us - our dreams and ambitions. Even worse, it erodes our confidence and self-respect.

9. Dieting Intensifies Negativity.

If you diet, you are more judgmental and critical of yourself and others. Once again, wasted time and energy.

10. Diets Put Your Life on Hold.

Does this sound familiar...."I'll be happy when I weigh "x pounds." Guess what, the issues in your life are not related to your weight. Take responsibility and take back control of your life. Decide to be happy now and do what it takes to live a lifestyle that reflects your priorities.

So this year resolve to NOT go on a Diet. Set Yourself Free from this miserable, guaranteed to fail weight loss cycle. Do NOT let the diet industry make money by taking advantage of you. It is time to stand up for yourself and take control.
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Genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer

Researchers have uncovered a genetic link between obesity and the risk for colon cancer. The discovery could lead to greater accuracy in predicting who is at risk for the disease, experts say.

Research has suggested that colon cancer risk rises with increasing weight, but this finding points to a genetic reason for the link.

"We have discovered that a genetic variant of the adiponectin gene, called ADIPOQ, is associated with colon cancer risk," said lead researcher Dr. Boris Pasche, director of the division of hematology and oncology at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. "This genetic variant may identify individuals who have a higher risk to develop colorectal cancer," he said.

The report was published in the Oct. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

For the study, Pasche's team focused on ADIPOQ. This gene promotes the formation of a fat hormone called adiponectin. People who inherit a common variant of the gene have up to a 30 percent lower risk of colon cancer compared with people without this gene variant, the study found.

Read more on U.S. News and World Report

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Your Lifestyle and Breast Cancer

Though it is still the active inquiries field, the lifestyle and environmental factors for breast blight have been identified and are being studied. Luckily, most of them can be controlled if an individual needs to optimize his or her fitness. Even men can get breast blight, but it is at a relegate pace than women, occurring in only 1 out of 133.

Women who have had no children past to age 30 are at a vaguely superior jeopardy. The instigate of the encourage is probable to be twofold: the number of menstrual periods experienced and the allied dynamic of the total of estrogen in the body. Hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, play a character in sect swelling and bane is a state in which cells grow in abnormal shapes and records.

Having had compound pregnancies previous to the age of thirty reduces an individual's endanger of contracting breast blight. Pregnancy itself carries its own risks even in the fresh medical settings vacant nowadays. Using this approach to offset the danger of breast menace is not recommended. Nevertheless, if you propose to uphold children, it should be comforting to understand this flank payment.

It has yet to be determined about whether there is a venture of contracting canker through taking oral contraceptives or if the attempt of contracting evil is compact. Women who have blocked using birth inspect for more than ten existence do not show any increased chance. Because most women who develop breast bane don't do so awaiting they are in their 50's or later it is thorny to isolate the contribution.

Diet is a more outspoken contributor, but here again explore is ongoing and the closing answer is far from gain. What is known, however, is that a wholesome diet in broad is a source. Obesity almost certainly raises the gamble of breast melanoma since fat cells save estrogen. They also engender a small total on their own, the ovaries generated while.

The rigorous contribution of an individual's diet is still anonymous. For a time cycle it was admired for individuals to assert that a high character diet could almost act as a preventive. Research does not support that notion, but it is a distinct that a diet superior in roughage is healthful for man reasons. Even if diet doesn't check the arrival of breast caner maintaining good wellbeing and well-being is very important when it comes to any sort of conduct and diet is a foremost part of that effort.

Including with diet, age and body type appropriate train is a major factor in contributing to one's largely shape. Moderate activity for an hour a day can help in charge the muscles toned and leaving the body in whole good figure. The faithful amount that the aids in the bargain of breast blight is unknown. One examine was able to correlate 1-2 hours of sharp walking per week with an 18% lower stake of breast scourge.

Unbelievably, there are many factors that are regularly said to escalate the imperil of breast pest. These risks are not supported by contemporary inquiries finings according to the American Cancer Society. Smoking is one of the risks. No network has been made between cigarette smoking and breast growth. Lung evil however, is a completely different buzz. In general, no environmental pollutants have been deemed to cause breast canker.

Because these are obviously not well lifestyles choices, the goal of optimizing one's inclusive strength and well-being would thickly weigh against them.

Alcohol that is consumed in moderation is considered strong. Nevertheless the use of alcohol sturdily has definitely been correlated to intensify the chance of breast bane. An individual's expose is increased by 10% with every daily gulp of hard alcohol an individual consumes. And because it also causes damage to the liver and contributes to an individual's scanty shape whole, it is not considered a shrewd amount.

Individuals are urged to sustain a convinced attitude and a good health syllabus to reduce their stake of breast menace .
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Your Lifestyle and Breast Cancer

Though it is still the active inquiries field, the lifestyle and environmental factors for breast blight have been identified and are being studied. Luckily, most of them can be controlled if an individual needs to optimize his or her fitness. Even men can get breast blight, but it is at a relegate pace than women, occurring in only 1 out of 133.

Women who have had no children past to age 30 are at a vaguely superior jeopardy. The instigate of the encourage is probable to be twofold: the number of menstrual periods experienced and the allied dynamic of the total of estrogen in the body. Hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, play a character in sect swelling and bane is a state in which cells grow in abnormal shapes and records.

Having had compound pregnancies previous to the age of thirty reduces an individual's endanger of contracting breast blight. Pregnancy itself carries its own risks even in the fresh medical settings vacant nowadays. Using this approach to offset the danger of breast menace is not recommended. Nevertheless, if you propose to uphold children, it should be comforting to understand this flank payment.

It has yet to be determined about whether there is a venture of contracting canker through taking oral contraceptives or if the attempt of contracting evil is compact. Women who have blocked using birth inspect for more than ten existence do not show any increased chance. Because most women who develop breast bane don't do so awaiting they are in their 50's or later it is thorny to isolate the contribution.

Diet is a more outspoken contributor, but here again explore is ongoing and the closing answer is far from gain. What is known, however, is that a wholesome diet in broad is a source. Obesity almost certainly raises the gamble of breast melanoma since fat cells save estrogen. They also engender a small total on their own, the ovaries generated while.

The rigorous contribution of an individual's diet is still anonymous. For a time cycle it was admired for individuals to assert that a high character diet could almost act as a preventive. Research does not support that notion, but it is a distinct that a diet superior in roughage is healthful for man reasons. Even if diet doesn't check the arrival of breast caner maintaining good wellbeing and well-being is very important when it comes to any sort of conduct and diet is a foremost part of that effort.

Including with diet, age and body type appropriate train is a major factor in contributing to one's largely shape. Moderate activity for an hour a day can help in charge the muscles toned and leaving the body in whole good figure. The faithful amount that the aids in the bargain of breast blight is unknown. One examine was able to correlate 1-2 hours of sharp walking per week with an 18% lower stake of breast scourge.

Unbelievably, there are many factors that are regularly said to escalate the imperil of breast pest. These risks are not supported by contemporary inquiries finings according to the American Cancer Society. Smoking is one of the risks. No network has been made between cigarette smoking and breast growth. Lung evil however, is a completely different buzz. In general, no environmental pollutants have been deemed to cause breast canker.

Because these are obviously not well lifestyles choices, the goal of optimizing one's inclusive strength and well-being would thickly weigh against them.

Alcohol that is consumed in moderation is considered strong. Nevertheless the use of alcohol sturdily has definitely been correlated to intensify the chance of breast bane. An individual's expose is increased by 10% with every daily gulp of hard alcohol an individual consumes. And because it also causes damage to the liver and contributes to an individual's scanty shape whole, it is not considered a shrewd amount.

Individuals are urged to sustain a convinced attitude and a good health syllabus to reduce their stake of breast menace .
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Massage Techniques For Headache Problem

Ninety seven percent of people have had a debilitating headache at one point or another and over seventy percent of us suffer from chronic headaches. Interestingly enough, there are many techniques that we can use - whether they are self massage techniques or techniques used by registered massage therapists.

There are five techniques that are most common in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches, these are; temple massaging, forehead massaging, forehead pulling and tapping on the forehead and manipulating the nose and cheekbones. Further, I will explain each of these techniques and the benefits that come with each of these, below.

When suffering from a sinus headache you can fare well by starting with fingers applying pressure, using the thumbs to apply pressure outwards, towards the cheekbones. This should be done with sides at once, starting at the nasal passage and moving out towards the cheekbones. This stimulates the sinuses, and can decrease the pain and pressure felt by sinus headaches. As well, this can stimulate the nasal passage, and increase production from the sinuses, assisting in clearing.

Should a headache reside in the temples it can be helpful to apply direct pressure with the thumbs. This is varied in using circular motions throughout the temples, and should be used for as long as seven to ten seconds. You can use the thumbs, or three of the fingers to apply direct and even pressure. This is one of the most popular self massage techniques for headaches, and has the best results.

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By manipulating the skin that is under the eyebrows you can change the face of a headache. Use your thumb and forefinger to pull the skin that lies under the eyebrow away from the face. This assists the blood flow to be removed from where the headache resides, decreasing in the pounding sensation. Do not pull too hard, as this could irritate the headache - hold for four to six seconds for optimal results.

Apply steady pressure to the bridge of the nose, where the nose meets the forehead. This steady pressure assists in decreasing the pressure on the head. As with many other techniques, firm and steady pressure is important in this massage for headaches technique.

At a retreat last year, I was taught a new technique for dealing with a headache. I had a terrible headache at the retreat and it seemed to be right in the front of my head. An elderly man consulted me and began to tap my forehead, gently. This gentle tapping with his index finger soothed my headache instantly.

With these natural self-massage techniques the statistic of every ten seconds an adult within the United States arrives at the emergency room with a headache can be decreased, as well as the dependence on medication for headache pain. Decreasing stress and tension within the body and the spine as well as maintaining correct posture can assist in the prevention of tension headaches. It is time that we, as a population began to see the value in holistic health methodology - and stopped the reliance on pain medication.
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Vitamins And Minerals - Another essential part of you diet

It is well known and scientifically proven that vitamins and minerals are not only an essential part of our diet, but help prevent all kinds of health problems. A deficiency of vitamins or minerals can lead quickly to a variety of alarming illnesses.

Multi vitamins can provide a convenient way to obtain a good range of supplemental nutrients from a single source, which could prevent vitamins or minerals deficiencies, as well as to attain higher intakes of beneficial nutrients.

Another factor that is important to take into consideration is poor nutrition. Poor nutrition can actually lead to a variety of problems into the digestive system. It is important to meet the standard recommended daily amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that your body needs. It is also a good way to help you have a better digestion, which leads to an improved assimilation and a superior health.

Making sure that you are achieving the recommended daily intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients is one of the best things that you can do for your overall health and well being. Naturally, paying close attention to the amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that you consume daily is crucial. Trying to develop good nutritional habits is highly important for keeping your body and mind functioning well.

Not being informed is no excuse nowadays. Information is everywhere and it takes only a few minutes, a little bit of motivation and willpower to find it. Libraries are a great place to discover information about vitamins but sadly they are kind of deserted these days. Indeed, where is your library card? Luckily, the Internet offers a nice alternative. But you have to invest a bit of time. It is your health after all. You are the one that should take this matter in your own hands. Prevention is the key.

The vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that we consume daily support all the processes of the body and the mind. You have to eat a balanced and a quality diet to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Vitamins of the B and C complex are water-soluble and are not stored in our body organs and usually pass through our bodies very quickly, in the form of urine. B complex vitamins have an important role in the production of red blood cells including: Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, Vitamin B9, also called folate in its natural form, Vitamin B12, which is also called cobalamin due to its cobalt content. The vitamins that make up the powerful and very important Vitamin B complex are a major factor in the production of red blood cells in the body. This is why it is important to eat fresh food to get those vitamins.

The Antioxidant vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are very important to healthy skin. The vitamins share the function of controlling the damage that free radicals, by-product of energy, produce within the body. We sure can include the environmental contaminants, such as air pollution, as a threat to our health. Vitamins certainly help a lot, while being surrounded by pollution, to keep us healthy.

Children may not always eat right, especially with all the easy fast food access. An effortless way out would be giving them vitamins without improving their diet. It may offset some of the problem or lack of vitamins, however, it is better to be safe and use caution. It is always better to check with a pediatrician before making any adjustments to your child's diet.

What about liquid vitamins? There is no doubt that there are certain questions raised against the effectiveness of liquid vitamins. They do not carry enzymes in a viable form for more than a day, which, as a result, reduces their potency as compared to pills.

Vitamins and minerals are a part of good health. But remember that there is also exercise and a good attitude towards life, which can bring a lot of benefits to your health. Don't rely solely on vitamins and minerals to solve all your problems. The secret is to be well balanced in all area of your life.

The better way to attain balance in your life and your health is by being well informed first. Welcome to the Information Age!

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The Key To Good Health " MSM"

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is essential in maintaining optimum health. It nourishes our hair, skin, muscles, joints and nails; it can reduce pain and inflammation; it also has been shown to increase blood circulation, strengthen capillary walls and thus heal varicose veins; and it can be helpful in treating many other conditions such as arthritis, asthma, emphysema, tendinitis, diabetes, acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, parasite infestations, allergies, toxic build-up and ulcers.

One well-known advocate of MSM, Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., co author of "The Miracle of MSM," records having cared for over 18,000 patients with MSM. Some of the conditions that he claims to have successfully treated with MSM include myasthenia gravis, lupus, fibromyalgia and snoring. Another prominent spokesperson for MSM, Robert M. Herschler, Ph.D., has found MSM to be an effective "ameliorating agent" against many of the physiological responses to stress.

In experiments that have been performed with mice, MSM effectively reduced arthritis related joint deterioration, deformities and swelling. Other animal studies have shown that MSM has a potential for treating breast cancer, colon cancer and anemia. Studies done on humans showed MSM comparing favorably against a placebo when tested for effectiveness against such ailments as osteoarthritis of the knee and also hay fever.

MSM is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound. It is present in fresh fish, meat, plants and fruit. That being the case, is there any need for MSM supplementation? Herschler states that the MSM that is in those substances is lost with even a modest amount of processing such as drying or heating. Since most people who live in North America rely heavily on processed foods, there may be little or no MSM in their diet. And as it is a crucial component in one’s health, the need for supplementation becomes clear.

Why is MSM so conducive for good health? It is a sulfur compound and sulfur is an essential mineral for the body. Sulfur is a component of bones, teeth and collagen (the protein in connective tissue.) The sulfur mineral is needed in the manufacture of many proteins, including those that form hair, muscle and skin. Thus all of those body parts are strengthened through the use of MSM.

How much MSM does one need to take and how often? Some of the research that has been conducted on MSM indicates that one needs to take a steady supply of it for it to help maintain one’s health. Phyllis and James Balch, in their book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing," recommend that one should start with a dosage of 1,000 milligrams of MSM a day. That should eventually be raised to 2,000 milligrams a day. There has been no evidence of any toxicity build up or harmful side effects from the regular use of MSM at those dosages. However, it is generally advised that pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid MSM.

MSM is available for use in capsules and tablets. It is also available for application to the skin as a lotion, cream or gel.

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10 ways for being good healthy

1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!

2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!

3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.

4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.

5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.

6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.

7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.

8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.

9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.

10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.
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Diabetic retinopathy - protect yourself

There are of course numerous complications resulting from diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is one that directly effects your vision. It happens because the eye's retina is damaged because of the diabetes. So let's take a closer look, starting with an explanation of what the retina is.

We don't need a detailed explanation here. You just need to understand that the retina is simply a group of nerves that sits in the back of your eyeball. Think of them like a digital camera. They give your brain a picture of what you see. It's a simple process that people without vision problems can take for granted. But retinopathy interferes with this process.

Blood vessels in the retina are sensitive, and can split. If this happens, fluid from those vessels drip into the eye's compound. And that's when the problems begin.

Frequently the first noticeable change will be what look like and obstruction in your sight. Scar tissue starts to form in your eyeball and all around it. As it progresses, the retina becomes detached, and no longer sits in the position it should.

So how does this relate to diabetes? Well high levels of sugar in the blood can cause the damage we just talked about to occur. But the bigger problem is that all too often the noticeable symptoms happen only after the problem damage has become extremely severe. The result is that frequently you may not even realize the problem exists until it is too late to correct. This means that regular eye checkups from a doctor are essential. In the case of diabetics, you'll need to visit your eye doctor a minimum of every year. Discovering a problem in the early stages makes it much easier to correct.

And between visits, always be on the lookout for symptoms or any changes in your vision. Things like black or white spots, called floaters, that appear without reason. Weak and blurry vision can also be a sign of diabetic retinopathy. Double vision too can be a sign. Even if these problems seem mild, they need to be taken seriously. And that means getting in touch with your eye doctor immediately.

Catch it early enough and there are several good treatments available. Options include prescription medications, laser surgery or a more invasive surgery. Discuss each of these options with your doctor to determine the best choice for you.

But again, don't wait until you have symptoms. Have your eyes checked regularly. Then your doctor can begin any treatment for your diabetic retinopathy before the problem becomes too severe. credit:articlesnatch

Diabetes - Foods for Diabetic People

Diabetes is one of those diseases that can be controlled and held in check through the right diet and through increased physical activity. This does not mean that the diet will be monotonous - there are plenty of foods diabetic people can eat. In fact, there are recipes specially designed to make diabetes-friendly foods without sacrificing taste.

While Type I Diabetes is usually diagnosed in children, now we know that it does not affect only them. Type I diabetes, unlike Type II diabetes, is an autoimmune disease. When the beta cells, which produce insulin, in the pancreas, are damaged, the individual suffers from Type I diabetes. When the body becomes resistant to insulin, the patient suffers from Type II diabetes. Both can be combated through proper eating, which includes a varied diet consisting of foods like fat-free, sugar-free and fibrous food items.

Diabetes is, unfortunately, hereditary. However, if you watch what you eat and exercise properly, you can stave off diabetes, even if there are people in your family who have it. Once you do have diabetes, though, you will have to regularly take medicine that regulates the insulin level of your body. One other way to control diabetes that doctors frequently recommend is that you should be careful to eat foods that are highly nutritious and watch your diet.

Just making sure that you eat foods diabetic people can eat is not enough, though - you have to stay active, and do some sort of exercise, whether it is jogging or dancing or walking or swimming, for minimum half an hour every day. The diet is important, though - it should be full of non-fat and unsweetened foods and completely without with sweets, alcohol and high-fat foods, including whole milk products.

There are plenty of foods for the diabetic person and these must be included in their daily diet. The nutritional requirements of the body must be met - proteins, minerals, vitamins, fibrous carbohydrates and lots of water are essential. The fibrous carbs can come from excellent sources like wholemeal bread, whole grains and oats. Lean meat, legumes, seeds, nuts and fish are great sources of protein, and minerals and vitamins are both taken care of by fresh fruits and green, leafy vegetables. Plenty of water, at least eight glasses a day, is also necessary.

Most recipes for diabetic diet plans are prepared without creams and sauces, because these are often heavily loaded with sugar and fat. Sweet and sour, teriyaki and barbecue sauces are to be avoided at all costs.

There are other favorites that you will have to steer clear of now - eggs, mayonnaise, red meat, butter, cheese, carbonated drinks - and foods that you must accept as staple, such as those with unsaturated fat and are unsweetened. Since it is your responsibility to stay healthy, to understand more about foods diabetic people can eat, you must talk to your nutritionist or your doctor, and come up with a diet plan you will be comfortable with for the rest of your life. credit:articlesnatch

MSM A Good For Health

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is essential in maintaining optimum health. It nourishes our hair, skin, muscles, joints and nails; it can reduce pain and inflammation; it also has been shown to increase blood circulation, strengthen capillary walls and thus heal varicose veins; and it can be helpful in treating many other conditions such as arthritis, asthma, emphysema, tendinitis, diabetes, acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, parasite infestations, allergies, toxic build-up and ulcers.

One well-known advocate of MSM, Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., co author of "The Miracle of MSM," records having cared for over 18,000 patients with MSM. Some of the conditions that he claims to have successfully treated with MSM include myasthenia gravis, lupus, fibromyalgia and snoring. Another prominent spokesperson for MSM, Robert M. Herschler, Ph.D., has found MSM to be an effective "ameliorating agent" against many of the physiological responses to stress.

In experiments that have been performed with mice, MSM effectively reduced arthritis related joint deterioration, deformities and swelling. Other animal studies have shown that MSM has a potential for treating breast cancer, colon cancer and anemia. Studies done on humans showed MSM comparing favorably against a placebo when tested for effectiveness against such ailments as osteoarthritis of the knee and also hay fever.

MSM is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound. It is present in fresh fish, meat, plants and fruit. That being the case, is there any need for MSM supplementation? Herschler states that the MSM that is in those substances is lost with even a modest amount of processing such as drying or heating. Since most people who live in North America rely heavily on processed foods, there may be little or no MSM in their diet. And as it is a crucial component in one’s health, the need for supplementation becomes clear.

Why is MSM so conducive for good health? It is a sulfur compound and sulfur is an essential mineral for the body. Sulfur is a component of bones, teeth and collagen (the protein in connective tissue.) The sulfur mineral is needed in the manufacture of many proteins, including those that form hair, muscle and skin. Thus all of those body parts are strengthened through the use of MSM.

How much MSM does one need to take and how often? Some of the research that has been conducted on MSM indicates that one needs to take a steady supply of it for it to help maintain one’s health. Phyllis and James Balch, in their book "Prescription For Nutritional Healing," recommend that one should start with a dosage of 1,000 milligrams of MSM a day. That should eventually be raised to 2,000 milligrams a day. There has been no evidence of any toxicity build up or harmful side effects from the regular use of MSM at those dosages. However, it is generally advised that pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid MSM.

MSM is available for use in capsules and tablets. It is also available for application to the skin as a lotion, cream or gel. credit:isnare

Get Free Tip For Beauty Skin Care

If you are looking for free beauty skin care tip, than you have come to the right place. Today, having a nice looking body shape is not enough. You must also have a healthier body and tighten skin in order to achieve the highest level of beauty for your body. Read the rest of the article for more free beauty skin care tip you can try right now.

You may take a lot of time to take good care of your body and this steps may have become a routine for your daily life. But nowadays, with just several minutes per day, you can can actually change your skin to a much healthier look. This is good since you probably don't have the time that much to make yourself look more beautiful.

The first free beauty skin care tip that you must know is that the level of your beauty starts from the within. The normal way that you probably do right now is wash your face with some beauty cleansing foam and apply a toner to your face to reduce pore. What you do for extra is take some kind of beauty pills product that can produce more nutrient to your skin from the inside. This can actually help you in the long run.

The second free beauty skin care tip you can do is to use soap that have a lower pH value and alkali level. This method can easily be done since you will take your bath anyway every morning and before you go to sleep at night. If you are taking a bath using a shower, it is best to apply soap to your body not more than five minutes. Your skin will lose its moisture if you are taking a long bath.

Next free beauty skin care tip is to use a brush or sponge when taking a bath. When you use a brush, it will make your blood flow more efficiently and more nutrient will spread to your skin. After doing this for 3 minutes, you will be surprise to feel that you are more energetic as if you are doing some exercise. This brushing exercise will remove dead skin cell and replace it with a new skin cell naturally.

As you can see, it is very easy to apply the free beauty skin care tip as mentioned above. You don't have to spend a lot of money, in fact, the tips will not cost you any money at all. So, there is no reason for you not to do it everyday. credit:articlesnatch

Get Free Tip For Beauty Skin Care

If you are looking for free beauty skin care tip, than you have come to the right place. Today, having a nice looking body shape is not enough. You must also have a healthier body and tighten skin in order to achieve the highest level of beauty for your body. Read the rest of the article for more free beauty skin care tip you can try right now.

You may take a lot of time to take good care of your body and this steps may have become a routine for your daily life. But nowadays, with just several minutes per day, you can can actually change your skin to a much healthier look. This is good since you probably don't have the time that much to make yourself look more beautiful.

The first free beauty skin care tip that you must know is that the level of your beauty starts from the within. The normal way that you probably do right now is wash your face with some beauty cleansing foam and apply a toner to your face to reduce pore. What you do for extra is take some kind of beauty pills product that can produce more nutrient to your skin from the inside. This can actually help you in the long run.

The second free beauty skin care tip you can do is to use soap that have a lower pH value and alkali level. This method can easily be done since you will take your bath anyway every morning and before you go to sleep at night. If you are taking a bath using a shower, it is best to apply soap to your body not more than five minutes. Your skin will lose its moisture if you are taking a long bath.

Next free beauty skin care tip is to use a brush or sponge when taking a bath. When you use a brush, it will make your blood flow more efficiently and more nutrient will spread to your skin. After doing this for 3 minutes, you will be surprise to feel that you are more energetic as if you are doing some exercise. This brushing exercise will remove dead skin cell and replace it with a new skin cell naturally.

As you can see, it is very easy to apply the free beauty skin care tip as mentioned above. You don't have to spend a lot of money, in fact, the tips will not cost you any money at all. So, there is no reason for you not to do it everyday. credit:articlesnatch

How 2 Foods Burn Fat - Lose 3 Inches?

Here are a few important foods that burn fat from your body. You can easily lose 3 inches by eating these foods regularly over the next few weeks. These are "belly shock" diet foods.

Foods that Burn Fat - Lose 3 Inches

1. Apples

Why the apple is so overlooked, I don't know. But it's just about the perfect food for any weight loss program. It's low in calories so you end up burning up almost all the calories just digesting it.

But besides that, it's high in water content which helps boost your metabolism. Another thing, each apple has about 5 grams of pectin fiber in it. This helps you to feel full and eat less.

The best way to use apples to lose stomach fat is to eat them as snacks on their own or eat them RIGHT BEFORE meals. 3 times a day.

2. Black Beans

Now, these don't "burn fat" literally, but they help you to burn off fat faster because of the high amounts of protein and fiber in them. If you want a simple overall tip to lose weight, just add an extra 25-40 grams of fiber to your diet each day.

Anyway, a can of black beans... it has 25 grams of fiber. Not to mention that it also has 25 grams of protein. With all that nutrition, it's unbelievably cheap at 50 cents a can.

So back to the fiber. Eating 1 can of black beans each day will get you that extra 25 grams of fiber you need to kickstart rapid weight loss.

Easy enough since you can add black beans to just about any meal.

Those are the 2 main foods I want you to concentrate on to lose inches and pounds from your waist. But here are a few more so you don't feel so limited in your options.... lentils, bananas, blueberries, black olives, dill pickles, broccoli, and cottage cheese.

So if you want to lose 3 inches within weeks, add in these foods that burn fat.

If you're SICK and TIRED of getting the same old boring weight loss advice... you know, like "Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink 8 glasses of water, jog, and blah blah blah", then... credit:ezinearticles

Lose Weight Within 5 Days!!!

Here's how to lose weight in 5 days. You'll lose fat from your thighs, butt, belly, and hips. I'll spare you the common-sense advice such as eating lots of fruits and vegetables... drinking a lot of water, and exercising more. I'm going to give you specifics.

Lose Weight in 5 Days

1. Eat a big breakfast

I prefer you'd eat eggs, but if not, just eat a big breakfast anyway. Researchers have proven that those who eat a big breakfast and follow it up with smaller meals for the rest of the day lose a lot more weight than people who either skip breakfast or eat a light breakfast.

2. Eat an apples before your meals and a banana after your meals

This allows you to eat your comfort foods so you don't feel deprived. However, the apples and bananas crowd out how much of the foods you eat. You'll eat less.

This is an easy way to diet since you can still eat the foods you're use to. You don't even have to try eating less of them. The apples and bananas will do that for you.

3. Do deep breathing for 5 minutes a day

It's been shown that deep breathing helps with weight loss due to the added oxygen intake from taking bigger breaths. Why? Well, because oxygen is the enemy to body fat. The more oxygen you get into your body, the more fat gets burned off through oxidation.

If you combine these 3 tips, you'll lose weight in 5 days without much effort or willpower needed.

If you're SICK and TIRED of getting the same old boring weight loss advice... you know, like "Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink 8 glasses of water, jog, and blah blah blah", then... credit:ezinearticles

Sensitive Skin - Best Advice Skin Care

Here's a little guide to appropriate skin care for sensitive skin. There are many harsh and abrasive compounds that you should avoid putting on your face or anywhere else, for that matter. If you avoid those compounds, then your skin's health will improve.

Probably the most important ingredient to avoid is alcohol. It changes the natural pH balance that normally protects the skin's cells. It is very drying and irritating, but is a common ingredient in lotions, splashes and shower gels.

It is normally present in shaving creams and after shave lotions. It is the primary ingredient in most perfumes and colognes. As long as you continue to expose yourself, the health and appearance of your face will not improve.

So, after you finish reading this article, go in the bathroom and read the labels of all the products that you are applying to your body. Throw away anything that contains ethanol, ethyl, methanol, benzyl, isopropyl or other alcohols. That will be the first step towards appropriate skin care for sensitive skin.

Fragrances are a real detriment when it comes to your skin's health. When listed on the label as "fragrance", a company could mean any one or more of 4000 different synthetic chemicals, some of which are toxic. Some cause cancer. Others affect the central nervous system and can cause depression, hyperactivity and irritability.

They can cause itching, which leads to scratching and that of course scrapes off your protective outer layers. They can cause rashes, because they are common allergens. They can cause sneezing, coughing and itchy throat. So, avoiding added fragrances is your second step in skin care for sensitive skin.

There is one more group of common ingredients that should be avoided because they are damaging. Liquid paraffin, paraffin wax and petrolatum or mineral oils are by-products of petroleum, as in petroleum jelly, and though they have been used for years, we know now that they are a bad choice.

Chap-stick for example is paraffin wax. Some lipsticks contain it, as well. If used occasionally, it might not be a problem. But, if used on a daily basis, it will strip the natural oils found on your lips and increase dryness and peeling. Mineral oil and its derivatives are found in most lotions and creams. So, your third step towards better skin care for sensitive skin is to avoid them.

Now, let's look at some ingredients that are beneficial. Honey has been used for thousands of years to help heal injuries and protect them from infection. Only recently did researchers discover that compounds in honey have an antibacterial and antiseptic effect, so it actually does promote healing. It's not just a folk remedy.

Today, the right type to look for is called Active Manuka Honey. It's from New Zealand and has been shown to soften and protect, without stripping or damaging. Olive oil is another ingredient that is very beneficial. Of all the vegetable, animal and mineral oils in the world, olive oil most closely resembles that of human skin.

There are many other natural ingredients that may be beneficial. Avocado, Jojobo, Grape seed, vitamin B5, COQ10 and vitamin E are some of them. But, the manufacturing process must be excellent for them to be effective. Those are your beginning basics in skin care for sensitive skin. Hopefully, it will get you started in the right direction. credit:ezinearticles

Diabetes - A Hidden Danger of Your Life

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar) for our bodies to burn to create energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, produces a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes large amounts of sugar to build up in your blood.

The actual cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity appear to play major roles. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. According to the Center for Disease Control, diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. As of 2002, 18.2 million people in the U.S.--6.3 percent of the population--had diabetes, with 1.3 million new cases being diagnosed each year. The National Institutes of Health also estimate that an additional 5.2 million people have diabetes without actually being aware of it.

There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, which was previously called insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes, accounts for about 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, which was called non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for the remaining 90%. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only pregnant women get. If not treated, it can cause problems for both the baby and the mother. Gestational diabetes develops in 2% to 5% of all pregnancies, but usually disappears when the pregnancy is over.

Diabetes is a serious disease and phrases such as "a touch of diabetes" or "your blood sugar is a little high" tend to dismiss the fact that diabetes is a major killer of Americans. In addition to the lives that are lost, diabetes has a tremendous economic impact in the United States. The National Diabetes Education Program estimates the cost of diabetes in 2002 was $132 billion. Of this amount, $92 billion was due to direct medical costs and $40 billion due to indirect costs such as lost workdays, restricted activity, and disability due to diabetes. The average medical expenditure for a person with diabetes was $13,243, or 5.2 times greater than the cost for a person without diabetes. In addition, 11 percent of national health care expenditures went to diabetes care.

In response to this growing health burden of diabetes, the diabetes community has three choices: prevent diabetes; cure diabetes; and improve the quality of care of people with diabetes to prevent devastating complications. All three approaches are being actively pursued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Many government agencies, at all levels, are involved in educational campaigns in an attempt to prevent diabetes, especially type 2. Several approaches to "cure" diabetes are also being pursued: pancreas transplantation, islet cell transplantation (islet cells in the pancreas produce insulin), the development of an artificial pancreas, and genetic manipulation where fat or muscle cells that do not normally make insulin have a human insulin gene inserted and are then transplanted into people with type 1 diabetes.

While there is yet no cure for diabetes, healthy eating, physical activity, and insulin injections are the basic therapies for type 1 diabetes. For those with type 2 diabetes, treatment includes healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing. Many people with type 2 may require oral medication to control their glucose levels. People with diabetes must take personal responsibility for their day-to-day care, and keep blood glucose levels from going too low or too high. The key to living a long and healthy life with diabetes is to learn about the disease, exercise daily, follow a diabetes food plan (right portions of healthy foods, less salt and fat), stop smoking, take prescribed medications, get routine medical care, brush your teeth and floss every day, monitor your blood glucose the way the doctor tells you to and remain positive. Using the correct routines, thousands of people with diabetes have lived long, happy and productive lives. credit:Larry Denton(articlecity)

Healthy Weight Loss For Unhealthy Person

The most important fact about losing weight the healthy way is believing in yourself. Second is proving it to yourself.

Prove It!

To obtain healthy weight loss, you have to start with a healthy lifestyle. Exercise is key to that lifestyle. As small as parking farther from the door at the grocery store may be, it is a big step in proving to yourself that you have what it takes to help your weight loss goal. Some people may not be able to afford a gym membership. Invite a friend or even your spouse to walk around the neighborhood during the evenings. The small things you do will be big strides in maintaining your healthy weight loss.

Healthy weight loss needs to start by detoxing your body and filling it with the healthy ingredients that are vital for your body to function correctly. Your body stores toxins and makes it harder to run properly. Getting rid of those toxins will help your body change and produce better results. You will notice the change as you detox and nourish your body with the right ingredients. You need a way to detox your body. Wrap away your toxins. Start over with a toxin free body. This is an alternative to your healthy weight loss approach.

Changing your eating habits is the last and maybe most important step to healthy weight loss. Remember, you are what you eat! Do you really want to be that fat overweight fast food burger, or rather that lean piece of home grilled chicken? If you continue to eat healthy, your body will produce healthy results. Take your vitamins, eat your vegetables, exercise, and stay away from fatty fast foods. This is the best way to obtain healthy weight loss. credit:ezinearticles

Good luck.

Get Easy Answer of Fast Weight Loss

If you want easy and fast weight loss and were wondering if calories to lose weight matter, then this article will answer the question for you. Are you wondering if you need to count calories?

Read on to find out the surprising answer.

Calories to Lose Weight

Do they matter? The answer is YES AND NO.

Obviously it's not wise to stuff down 10,000 calories and eat like a pig. But guess what... if you're eating sensibly and still having a hard time losing weight... the calories play VERY LITTLE as to why you're not losing weight.

The reason...

There are 3 other major factors (besides diet and exercise) that play a key role as to if you're going to lose weight or not. I could give you the same diet and exercise program today, 1 year from now, and 2 years from now...

One of those times you may lose 10 pounds in a month, the other you may not lose or gain any weight, and the 3rd time you may actually gain 10 pounds.

Why?

Well, those 3 other factors I just mentioned. So what are they? They're lack of sleep, high stress levels, and taking medications.

Those 3 things will play a major role in whether you lose or gain weight.

Lack of sleep increases your cortisol (stress hormone). High stress levels do the same. Both force your body into a kind of "mini-fight-or-flight mode of operation.

When that happens, your body retains fat as a "safety mechanism" since it may need your body fat for energy for it's "fight for survival".

Now with medications, they simply mess up your natural hormones since they're powerful drugs. With unbalanced hormones, it's very hard to lose weight.

So if you want easy and fast weight loss and were wondering about calories to lose weight... they might not because of those 3 factors. credit:ezinearticles

Massage, For Leisure Or Health?

You may think that of massages as primary a leisure activity, and consider them to be an extraneous luxury expense. While many people do enjoy their relaxing effect, massage is actually a way of helping the body heal itself and improving overall health.

You may think that of massages as primary a leisure activity, and consider them to be an extraneous luxury expense. While many people do enjoy their relaxing effect, massage is actually a way of helping the body heal itself and improving overall health. There are a variety of different types of massages and techniques used at Olivers Salon and Day Spa, and each is centered around the process of kneading and moving the soft tissues in the body. By doing this, a massage therapist assists the body's circulation system, leading to a number of positive health benefits for the massage recipient.

1) Psychological improvements. Massage is an excellent way to treat psychological disorders, in conjunction with other professional behavior therapies. The power of human touch contributes to a general feeling of nurturance and well-being in an individual. Over time, regular massages gradually lessen feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger, and lead to an overall increase in self esteem and sense of self-worth.

2) Pain regulation. By manipulating a person's muscles, a massage therapist helps to promote the release of natural painkillers within the body. These relieve the pain experienced as a result of soreness from physical activity, labor pains felt during maternal pre-birth and delivery, female menstrual cramps, and a variety of different muscular spasms.

3) Improved immune system. Because massage aids in the healing of the body, the immune system does not have to work as hard to get rid of illnesses and toxins. Less stress on the immune system leads to improved immune response and functioning.

4) Cancer treatment. Massage is often prescribed as a treatment to cancer, in conjunction with other pharmaceutical therapies. Regular massage sessions have been shown to reduce cancer symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and concern for one's physical condition.

5) Healthy pregnancy. Healthy mothers give birth to healthy babies. Children born to regular massage recipients were larger in size, and also spent less time in the hospital following birth as a result of medical complications.

6) Diabetes. Individuals who get regular massages were shown to be more encouraged to treat their diabetes symptoms properly, in terms of diet, exercise, and drug treatments. This leads to an overall reduction in diabetic symptoms.

7) Improved lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is the human body's method of excreting waste. Massage-induced increase in blood flow leads to a boost in lymphatic system functioning, and more efficient waste removal. Individuals are often advised to drink plenty of water following their massage session to further promote this particular health benefit.

To maximize the health benefits of massage, be sure to accurately fill out the required physical forms upon your arrival to the massage parlor. It is advisable to have a short session with your therapist at Olivers Salon and Day Spa before disrobing and beginning your massage treatment. During this time, you can communicate your particular ailments and concerns, and develop a customized massage plan to meet your needs.

Once the massage begins, clear your mind and let yourself become immersed in the experience. The health benefits of massage are best achieved by being totally present in the moment and allowing your body to receive the healing. After your session, drink plenty of water as mentioned earlier, and try to maintain the sense of peace you have achieved. You will begin to notice some health benefits immediately, and with more long-term benefits to look forward to in the future. credit:1888articles