For decades, the fast food craze in America has been building momentum with no signs of slowing down. Not so coincidentally, it is keeping pace with America’s growing waistline and chronic weight-related health issues.
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Avoid using the holidays as an excuse to overeat and bake more treats. Consider holiday meals like any other meal out of the year and bake seasonal treats in moderation. When it comes to the holiday meal, choose more fresh vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. Avoid eating dinner rolls, loads of mashed potatoes, and an entire pumpkin pie. There are many healthy alternatives to traditional holiday meal fixings.
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Grapefruits have notorious interactions with many common drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter medication. Self-education is prudent to avoid the risk of either a reduced concentration of the medication, or too much of a drug remaining in your body and reaching toxic and dangerous levels.
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Fourth of July is a few days away…. a time to celebrate the day of American Independence. During this time of remembrance, may we steal a moment to tip our hats in honor of all the brave men and women who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy. Too often, we allow holidays to pass, with scarcely a hesitation to ponder the meaning of the occasion.
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During Summer, the sun protective quality of hats is more important than style. Especially when it is for the children, look for a hat with high UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor).
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Genetically modified foods are everywhere. Most Americans assume they are eating foods proven to be safe to eat. They are wrong. When it comes to genetically modified food, the FDA allows it to be sold until it is proven to be dangerous.
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The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated May 24, 2013 as “Don’t Fry Day.” Applied Health, along with the FDA, is helping to spread the word on sun safety. In this Consumer Update video, FDA experts provide tips on protecting yourself from harmful exposure to the sun’s UV rays , including avoiding exposure, applying sunscreens, and wearing proper eye protection.
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I must say that prior to this conversation, I had never heard of “transparent zinc oxide” for sunscreen. Zinc oxide is the white stuff you might remember as a kid seeing lifeguards wear on their nose while sitting atop their roost, twirling their whistle around their finger, and looking like a beacon on a lighthouse.
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Hurray, Hurray, the 1st of May, Outdoor Frolicking Starts Today. May Day (May 1st) is a traditional day of celebration, dating back to pre-Christian times, when folks partied in honor of the Roman goddess of flowers, Flora. Over time, as a pagan festival, it became a less prominent holiday in some countries as Christianity gained momentum.
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Summer in the desert means it’s time to be kind to nutritional supplements. If it’s too hot for your dog to be left in a closed car, parked in the sun, then it’s too hot for your nutrition products, especially, any product with live enzymes.
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I think a “soy chicken” is an oxymoron. Perhaps vegans and vegetarians find it appealing, but for my money, I will will take the real thing… thank you very much.
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A comparison of Natural and Conventional Medicine, using side-by-side descriptions of each discipline’s emphasis, perspective and focus. No comparison is offered for trauma, surgical procedures, or any life-threatening condition. It is more for comparing conventional and natural medicine’s view of chronic conditions.
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Omega 3 fatty acids are praised more for their health benefits, but all three omega fatty acids are essential to normal metabolic functions in the body. The fatty acids omega 6 and omega 9 receive less attention, because they are more common in our diet.
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FDA alerts about Pfizer voluntary recall for Lo/Ovral-28 birth control pills with possible error in inert pills vs. active ingredient pills.
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Drinking sodas, diet sodas, juice and sugar-drinks can derail weight loss efforts in multiple ways. They are absorbed quickly, which create a rapid rise in insulin, causing negative effects on the body. Caffeine drinks also stimulate insulin production, contributing to weight gain.
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When thinking of refined carbs, white flour consumption is a huge problem, as it is used extensively in foods. Many whole-wheat bakery items actually contain large quantities of white flour. White flour-based foods and simple carbs are typically found in breads, bagels, pasta, crackers, chips, tortillas, muffins, cakes, cookies, and pizza dough.
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Chronic “eaters” and “dieters” are, both, examples of people who are out of touch with their body’s food requirements. They either try not to eat when they are hungry, or they consume far beyond the necessary calories for survival. Both types of eating habits are detrimental to health and weight, and create a challenge for any weight-loss regimen.
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Achieving a higher state of health is really not so difficult. We can all identify something in our life that could be modified to improve our health. Many of us might have defined a New Year’s Resolution that includes the reduction of a bad habit, or the introduction of a good habit. Whatever it is, I tend to recommend you don’t think in terms of “cold-turkey”, but instead, think in terms of “degrees”. Your odds are greater for long-term success if you set a path of modest steps instead of big leaps when you begin to make changes.
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Here it is, Christmas Eve, when I am normally spending my morning baking snickerdoodles and pumpkin pie, in preparation for a night of frivolity while hanging stockings above the fireplace. Suddenly, interrupting my routine, there was a knock at the door….
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As wonderful as the holidays are, they can also be a time of increased stress. One-third of Americans are living with intense stress that is having a negative effect on their health, work productivity, and relationships. Chronic stress can even be associated with multiple illnesses: heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, allergies, infertility, irritable bowel syndrome, endocrine and autoimmune diseases.
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There’s a Time to weep, and a Time to laugh; a Time for talk, and a Time for song. And whether we like it or not, Time marches on. How’s your attitude on Time?
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MRSA is a certain type of staph infection, most often seen in medical settings, but has recently extended into general population. We review causes, prevention, and how to stop an outbreak before it gets out of control.
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The basics on calcium, Calcium 101, explains basic differences among popular types of calcium, and why it is so important, especially for postmenopausal women. These essential nutrients work together to help build and maintain good bone health.
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Grapefruit Seed Extract is derived from the seeds, membranes, and the pulp of grapefruit. Used as a broad-spectrum, non-toxic, antimicrobial product, it is highly effective for fighting infection and promoting health, as a purifier, antiseptic, and preservative. Studies comparing its effectiveness to chlorine bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and colloidal silver, it was found to be superior as an antimicrobial.
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To those who follow a Pollyanna diet, nutritional supplements are a silly waste of money. Someone who is Pollyannaish will believe proper nutrition can be achieved by eating the proper quantities of correctly balanced foods. A Pollyanna must rely on idealist assumptions to support their perspective.
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The older I get, the harder it is to re-energize my commitment and motivation to begin a consistent exercise routine. My secret is to always begin by being stubborn.
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Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus, normally present in small, yet harmless, amounts in the mucous membranes of the body. However, candida often multiplies to become the root cause of many diseases and ailments.
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Candida Albicans is both a fungus and yeast, naturally found in the mucous membranes of the body (most heavily concentrated in the digestive/intestinal tracts). When accelerated overgrowth of Candida colonies occur, called Candidiasis (KAN-di-DY-uh-sis), it can become the root cause of many health disorders.
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Recalls and warnings on OTC (over-the-counter) cough and cold medicines abound. They are not only considered unsafe for children, but adults can also have bad side effects. Before you reach for cold medicine claiming to solve your stuffy head, congestion, cough woes, it would be good to review valid reasons for avoiding these products, and opt for natural remedies instead.
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Collagen type II (CTII) is an effective source for alleviating joint stiffness and increasing mobility. Several studies have found CTII reduces joint pain in rheumatoid arthritis, but a new study published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences found that it is also an effective treatment for osteoarthritis.
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Top resolution in January is to lose weight, propelling a boom in the fitness industry during this annual period of self-attention, reviving my 4 resolutions to weight loss.
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Four articles to help stimulate and strengthen your immune system. These suggestions are important all year long, but especially beneficial during the holidays.
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When you start to feel your immune system break down, you need to replenish the body with immune-stimulating nutrients. We list many herbs and vitamins for you.
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In the battle for immune power, it’s easy to overlook how hormone balance affects the immune system. This overview shares hormonal information to help you.
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Studies show exercise will maintain bone density, increase muscle mass, reduce fat, improve heart and lung function, reduce stress, AND boost the immune system.
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The typical American diet is usually fast-food, which makes you more susceptible to illness and common viruses. Here are 5 choices to build your immune system.
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Heart disease is actually the leading killer of both men and women. Ovarian cancer – not breast cancer – is the most deadly female reproductive cancer.
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Stress is everywhere, particularly during the Holidays. I can typically handle a small amount of stress. However, when the stress level gets high enough that it effects the mood, it also influences our health. Exhaustion comes, the immune system weakens, and the health goes.
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Nutrition is an important key to increasing our sense of well-being. Improved nutrition affects the body’s chemical balances, so that we feel better physically. This also helps the chemical balances in the brain, so that our moods and the abilities to cope with stress improve.
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