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Should I Eat a No Carb Diet?
Sep 22, 2011
The no carb or low carb diet phenomenon has been around for the last few years but this does not make it a healthy choice! Carbohydrates (or carbs) are an essential part of a healthy diet and are necessary for many body functions. Read on to find out...Healthy Lunch Ideas: What You Need to Know
Sep 08, 2011
You may start the day with a healthy breakfast but do you make sure your lunch is equally healthy? What you have for lunch can determine how productive you are for the rest of the day so whether you eat lunch at home, in the car or at work, it is worth...Acid-Alkaline Balance
Jun 15, 2011
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates how important acid-alkaline balance is for long term health and vitality. Your acid-alkaline balance is measured on a scale called the pH scale. The pH scale ranges from 0-14 with anything...How to Boost Protein Intake in a Vegan Diet
Jun 09, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, following a vegan diet doesn't entail complex food combinations to ensure adequate protein. But in a world where most protein is measured by meat and dairy sources, how do you know you're getting enough protein on a vegan...Guide to a Macrobiotic Diet
Jun 01, 2011
A macrobiotic diet follows the principle of eating fresh, seasonal food to balance the body, mind and spirit. The emphasis is on the quality of the food, how it is prepared and how it is eaten. Benefits of Macrobiotic Eating The benefits of eating...Study: Diet When Pregnant Can Alter Baby's DNA
May 04, 2011
New scientific evidence shows that a woman's diet when pregnant can actually alter the structure of her baby's genes. A study, conducted by the American Diabetes Association, concludes: "Our findings suggest a substantial component of metabolic disease...Study: Obesity Could be Wired in the Brain
Apr 14, 2011
If you're overweight but just can't resist the temptation of high-fat foods don't beat yourself up. Your inability to say no could be wired in your brain. Research shows that there is a direct relationship between obesity and the brain's prefrontal...Natural Treatments for Arthritis
Apr 13, 2011
Arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that can make everyday tasks such as walking, climbing stairs and opening doors difficult. Many people mistakenly believe that if conventional medicines and treatments don't work, then nothing will. But natural...All About Arthritis: What It Is, Its Causes & Symptoms?
Apr 11, 2011
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating joint disease that makes even the simplest activities of daily living difficult to carry out such as walking, using the stairs, getting dressed, preparing a meal or holding a mobile phone. Read on to find out...Add Colour to Your Diet
Mar 28, 2011
We all know we should eat our greens, but what about eating our reds, oranges, yellows, blues and purples too? For optimum nutrition, rather than taking a multi-vitamin, up the colour ante on your plate. Let's face it, virtually all vegetables are...Research: High Fibre Diet May Lower Risk of Death
Mar 07, 2011
To suggest that a high fibre diet may lower risk of dying from most of the leading causes of death is quite a statement. However, that is exactly what the U.S. National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Dr Yikyung Park and colleagues from AARP and the NCI are...Eating According to Your Blood Type
Mar 01, 2011
Liz Hurley and Mirander Kerr swear by it. So what is the Blood Type Diet? About the Blood Type Diet The blood type diet was developed by Dr James L. D'Adamo over 50 years ago. It is based on the assumption that a chemical reaction occurs between...Volunteering as a Dietitian
Feb 25, 2011
As a dietitian, you know that good nutrition is the key to a healthy life. Some people in our society or in other countries, through poverty or lack of education, are unable to adopt healthy eating habits, let alone enjoy nutritious food. In many parts...Is Your Hair Falling Out?: Why & What You Can Do
Oct 20, 2010
Hair shedding occurs when several hairs are falling out at once without any single cause. It could be caused by brushing your hair too hard, but it can also happen occasionally for no apparent reason. According to hair and skin specialists, we lose...Study: Men Unaware They Have Osteoporosis
Oct 12, 2010
A University of Sydney study has found that many elderly men in Australia are unaware they have osteoporosis. The condition is most associated with women, who typically have more slender, delicate bones than men. Osteoporosis is especially prevalent...TCM for Anaemia
Oct 07, 2010
Anaemia is a common condition caused by a lack of red blood cells, which contain haemoglobin and carry oxygen to the body's organs and tissues, allowing them to function as they should. Because of low iron levels, anaemia can cause fatigue, shortness...Nutrition for Arthritis
Sep 30, 2010
If you suffer from arthritis, it is important to follow a healthy diet and to introduce certain supplements that may assist in the normal body weight maintenance required in preventing strain on affected joints. Please read on for more information.Top 10 Tips for a Healthy Weight
Sep 02, 2010
It takes a lot of self-discipline to lose weight, especially making the necessary changes to your lifestyle, while juggling life and work commitments. If you are looking to lose weight, improve your health due to an existing illness or condition; or...Top 7 Natural Remedies & Herbal Medicines for Hay Fever
Aug 26, 2010
Want to get rid of the stuffy nose and other allergy symptoms that come with hay fever? There are many natural remedies that can help alleviate them, which we will be discussing in detail in this article. Hay fever is a common condition that can last...Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer
Jul 22, 2010
Natural treatments are increasingly sought out to complement conventional medical treatment for a range of illnesses and diseases, including prostate cancer. Using natural therapies in conjunction with medical treatment plans for prostate cancer not...
