tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55732295499100679502024-03-12T21:59:29.588-07:00Health News, Wellness and Medical InformationHealth news and Health Magazine provide up-to-date news and information about medicine, wellness, diet, nutrition, fitness, recipes, and weight-loss. Health.com combines expert medical information with the insights of real patientsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-49270264063869826762009-03-15T02:07:00.000-07:002009-03-15T02:08:31.046-07:00Jump for Joy and Juice!Juice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes, chlorophyll, and flavonoids. Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables provides numerous nutritional advantages that are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-65793401038532024642009-03-15T02:05:00.000-07:002009-03-15T02:07:08.706-07:00Organic Foods Equal Improved HealthOrganic food is food that is free from all genetically modified organisms, produced without artificial pesticides and fertilizers and derived from an animal reared without the routine use of antibiotics, growth promoters or other drugs. Once only available in small stores or farmers' markets, organic foods are becoming much more widely available.Organic foods have been shown to improve your Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-85669320241911441932009-03-15T02:02:00.000-07:002009-03-15T02:05:46.462-07:00Raw Foods Diet is Beneficial to Your HealthThe benefits advocated from eating such a diet seem endless: lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, eliminating cravings, preventing overeating, purging the body of accumulated toxins, balancing hormones, maintaining blood glucose levels and reversing degenerative diseases.Followers of a raw diet cite numerous health benefits, including increased energy levels, improved appearance of skin,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-53415056803656680672009-03-11T18:05:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:06:14.413-07:00Hay Diet Treats Chemical Condition of the BodyDr. William Howard Hay introduced food combining in 1911. After 16 yrs medical practice his own health began to deteriorate, and he developed high blood pressure, Brights disease (now more commonly known as acute or chronic nephritis, a kidney disease) and a dilated heart. There being no treatment available for dilated heart at the time, Dr. Hay was inspired to treat his own symptoms. His basic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-63998707869646221482009-03-11T18:04:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:05:14.650-07:00Water is our Body’s LifebloodThe human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of approximately 55 to75 per cent water. Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones.As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies every day to make up for losses from lungs, skin, urine and feces. Water is needed to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-82514603283665594842009-03-11T18:03:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:04:32.704-07:00Macrobiotic Diet Helps Balance Your Diet and Your LifeMacrobiotics devotees believe that food, and food quality, affects our lives more than is commonly thought. It is thought to affect our health, well being and happiness. They focus on moving away from processed foods, and moving toward more natural and more traditional methods of food preparation. They claim it is better to choose food that is less processed, more natural, use more traditional Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-70638101048825853822009-03-11T18:01:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:03:39.219-07:00Healthy Diet EssentialsAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, a healthy diet as one that Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. But just what minerals and nutrients are vital to our health and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-63125087275297154752009-03-10T18:47:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:48:04.404-07:00Taking SupplementsThroughout the world, a lot of people have problems with their digestive systems that make it hard to absorb nutrients and break down the food they eat. This is a common problem, one that is usually caused by a poor level of acid in the stomach, toxic in the gut, or a lack of production enzymes that assist with the breaking down process. There are other causes as well, although the above are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-81989240713758899202009-03-10T18:45:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:46:56.204-07:00The Role Of Vitamin B3 NiacinVitamin B3 niacin is an essential vitamin for your body, and it is just one of the eight water soluble types of B vitamins. Nearly all of the B vitamin classes will help the body convert carbohydrates into sugar or glucose, which can then be burned to produce energy. Also known as complex B vitamins, B3 niacin are essential in helping the body break down protein and fat.Complex B vitamins also Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-11737525623344976652009-03-10T18:44:00.001-07:002009-03-10T18:44:57.901-07:00Vitamin E And Your BodyWe all know that oxygen is a primary component that is needed for life. This very same oxygen, once inside of the body, becomes very reactive through certain molecules and will start to cause damage through the free radicals, which is known as oxidative stress. As an antioxidant, vitamin E will help to prevent this type of stress, which will prevent the cells from aging or sustaining any type Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-86160179883916704622009-03-10T18:42:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:43:48.643-07:00Vitamins And AsthmaMore than 10 million American's throughout the United States suffer from asthma. Asthma is very common, with doctors considering it to be a new epidemic. Most Americans who suffer from asthma blame it on environmental pollution, along with the increasing exposure of toxic chemicals throughout the air. Deaths that result from asthma are on the rise, due to those who have it not recognizing the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-79804444644321006792009-03-10T18:41:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:42:33.832-07:00Vitamins And Your HealthThese days, we all know that taking vitamins is an easy way to start pursuing a healthy and disease free way of life. In the past, vitamins were used with diets, although they weren't near as sophisticated as they are today. The vitamins of today are far more sophisticated and geared towards certain aspects of your body and your health.Even though some people may not realize it, food doesn't Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-65600464062251927252009-03-10T18:40:00.000-07:002009-03-10T18:41:09.146-07:00Vitamins For A Healthy HeartAs we all know, vitamins are very important when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. You need to eat the right foods of course, although you also need to supplement the food you eat with the necessary vitamins your body needs to stay in shape and keep your heart working healthy for a long time to come. If you don't consume the right nutrients, you won't be doing your heart any favors - and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-38777214021666258702009-03-06T18:03:00.000-08:002009-03-06T18:04:33.528-08:00Vitamins That Help With Hair GrowthLoss of hair, or baldness, is the result of not having enough vitamin B supplements. Vitamin B is very important, as it contains B3 niacin, which is very important for growing hair. Vitamin B6 is another important vitamin, containing nutrients such as sulfur, biotin, magnesium, and zinc. Without these vitamins, your body won't be able to grow hair as much, which commonly results in balding or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-45094096850331899172009-03-06T17:59:00.000-08:002009-03-06T18:03:02.298-08:00Vitamin SupplementsAlthough getting the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients from natural food is important, it can be very hard to do. Those who cant get the minerals and such they need from food, turn to vitamins and supplements. With vitamin supplements being a big business, there are many manufacturers to choose from. Each year, there are thousands of supplements out there, with customers spending Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-38510598779882483542009-03-06T17:57:00.000-08:002009-03-06T17:59:15.086-08:00Your Body And Antioxidant FoodsEven though a lot of people don't actually realize it, a lot of antioxidant foods that we consume are from vegetables. Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, and peppers are all excellent choices with some great benefits for your body. When consuming vegetables, you should always go for those that are rich in color, as they are high in what is known as phytonutrients.PhytonutrientsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-87325140685638995912009-03-06T17:55:00.000-08:002009-03-06T17:57:32.836-08:00Zinc Supplements For Your BodyZinc supplements provide a much needed mineral that is needed by each and every cell in your body. The body is unable to produce zinc on it's own, which is why we need to makes sure we eat enough food that contains the mineral, drink enough water, or use the proper supplements that will give our cells the zinc they need.Zinc is very important, as it plays a crucial role with hundreds of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-17345777816353313902009-03-05T17:34:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:37:04.195-08:00Hay Diet Treats Chemical Condition of the BodyDr. William Howard Hay introduced food combining in 1911. After 16 yrs medical practice his own health began to deteriorate, and he developed high blood pressure, Brights disease (now more commonly known as acute or chronic nephritis, a kidney disease) and a dilated heart. There being no treatment available for dilated heart at the time, Dr. Hay was inspired to treat his own symptoms. His basic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-33374328639333721882009-03-05T16:39:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:33:08.650-08:00Water is our Body’s LifebloodThe human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of approximately 55 to75 per cent water. Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones.As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies every day to make up for losses from lungs, skin, urine and feces. Water is needed to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-26518283617852097442009-03-04T19:03:00.000-08:002009-03-04T19:05:18.011-08:00What There is to Know About Diet Pills?According to manufacturers, diet pills use natural ingredients capable of prolonging life and containing alcohol used in medication or flavoring. One thing's for sure, never take diet pills as substitute for cutting calories without the doctor's recommendation. There are simple but important steps to be followed when taking diet pills:1.Never crush diet pills to mix in drinks or soups. Take itUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-7224883973893621122009-03-04T19:00:00.000-08:002009-03-04T19:03:11.659-08:00Nutrition Notes on Weight Loss SupplementsMore and more spend hundred and even thousands of dollars yearly on weight loss supplements in the hope of speeding up their metabolism. The main desire is to be attractive and accepted but it is becoming a more difficult goal to achieve. The fitness industry is booming but still a lot of people are unable to cut those fat in spite of all the exercise and diet efforts. In America, more than Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-17326479784629597452009-03-01T23:42:00.000-08:002009-03-01T23:53:31.539-08:00Obesity and Impotence – Most common Health DisordersImpotence is also called as erectile Dysfunction where a person cannot get a desired erection. When there is no sufficient blood flow to the penis, even after sexual arousal, then a man does not get a firm erection.For every illness or disorder there has to be a medical solution. Impotence can be easily treated with oral medication, surgery or the herbal way. In oral medication Viagra, Cialis andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-30847569145370582752009-03-01T23:40:00.000-08:002009-03-01T23:42:05.669-08:00Superfoods to Rejuvenate Body, Mind and SpiritWhen the goal is rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit, the method should be smaller, more frequent snacks and meals. This will help keep energy levels on an even keel, and regulate your blood sugar levels to avoid spikes and dips. When you choose the right combination of foods, your body gets the much-needed boost it needs to sustain itself properly, even through those slumps later in the day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-13637784318978413762009-03-01T23:38:00.000-08:002009-03-01T23:40:04.336-08:00Superfoods for your BrainWe’ve all had days when we didn’t feel like we were ‘on our game.’ And as we age, both our bodies and our brains grow old as well. By making smart food choices though, we can preserve our precious gray matter longer and improve brain function. Here are some brainy choices for keeping our noggins in tip-top shape. Blueberries have been shown to shield the brain from stress, dementia, and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573229549910067950.post-21321572009868523602009-03-01T23:37:00.000-08:002009-03-01T23:38:51.593-08:00Getting Your Nutrition from Real Food is a Good Habit for LifeMany people think popping a multi-vitamin supplement to get their nutrients is just as good as what comes from real foods. They don’t realize that it is far better to get vitamins and minerals from natural foods and juices. Our bodies utilize the vitamins and minerals from real foods more efficiently. And most people find it much easier to select a variety of whole foods they enjoy eating Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0