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Is Your Weight Loss Healthy?
Oct 02, 2009
Your body’s weight may be an indicator of health problems. Losing weight may not always be a good sign. Changes in weight such as weight loss or weight gain may be a symptom of a condition that may require proper examination and treatment. Ordinarily, you...Understanding Asthma: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention
Sep 24, 2009
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes airway inflammation due to a range of factors such as genetics, the environment, infections, allergies, emotions, and even the foods that we eat. The most common symptoms of asthma are wheezing, coughing, chest...Lowering Your Hunger Levels
Sep 11, 2009
Maintaining a healthy diet is essential to weight loss, disease prevention and general wellness. A major obstacle to following a weight loss plan is the problem of dealing with hunger levels that cause one to fall off a diet and eat unhealthy food. Lowering...Eating Seasonal Produce: Why You Need to Do It
Jul 28, 2009
People all over the world have heeded the call to save the environment by making small changes in their lifestyles. You, too, can help save the environment in your own little way. Some of these ways include recycling, choosing renewable forms of energy, using...What Are Lactobacilli?: Sources, Effects & Precaution
Jul 10, 2009
Not all bacteria are harmful to your body. While some diseases have been blamed on bacteria such as salmonella and E.coli, there are some microorganisms that have been medically proven to yield several health benefits to the human body. These beneficial...Understanding Calcium & What It Does to Your Body
Jul 10, 2009
Calcium is usually identified with strong bones. What many people are not aware of is that calcium plays an important role in other bodily processes such as blood clotting, cell division, muscle contractions, brain function, hormonal balance and a...The Health Benefits of Raspberries
Jul 10, 2009
Nature has a way of providing most of our nutritional needs by producing a variety of superfoods. "Superfood" is generally used to refer to a fruit or vegetable that is fully loaded with phytonutrients or plant chemical compounds which provide superior...Looking After Your Bone Health: A Simple Guide
Jul 03, 2009
Most of us take our bones for granted until a bad fall causes fractures or breaks, or osteoporosis prevents us from becoming physically active. While a strong physical force may directly cause bone damage and old age may increase the risk of osteoporosis, poor...Pro-tip: Maximising Your Metabolism for Your Health
Jul 03, 2009
A buzzword among weight watchers is metabolism. Slender women who seem to eat anything without gaining excess weight credit such good fortune to a good metabolism. Overweight individuals aim to increase their metabolism in their efforts to shed unwanted...Tips on How to Teach Kids How to Eat Healthier
Jul 01, 2009
Children tend to choose candies, sweets, sugary drinks, deep fried foods and junk food over fruits and vegetables. As a parent, you may hear yourself constantly explaining to your children about the benefits of nutritious food, to no avail. At the...Self-care for Pancreas Health
Jun 30, 2009
The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine organ that can be found near your stomach and small intestine. As an endocrine gland, the pancreas is responsible for the production and secretion of two hormones, insulin and glucagon, which work together...Shift Working
Jun 17, 2009
The business demands of some establishments require the presence of workers to perform various tasks at all times of the day, whether for production, customer care or sales. This is usually done by dividing a day into three 8-hour work shifts and assigning...Childhood Obesity Facts & How to Help the Kids
Jun 15, 2009
Young children do look cuddly with 'baby fat', but there are good reasons for taking a closer look at your child's weight to prevent obesity. Childhood obesity is a pressing issue as it is associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, fatty...Everything You Need to Know About Your Kidneys
Jun 09, 2009
At the back of your body just below your rib cage are two bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist. These are your kidneys. The right kidney can be found below the liver while the left kidney lies below the spleen. The kidneys play a very important...Kidney Health 101: Diseases, Symptoms & Treatments
Jun 08, 2009
The kidneys, those two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine below the rib cage, are interconnected with the other vital organs of your body. The loss of kidney function could result in other degenerative diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high...Eating Food In Season: Why & How
Jun 07, 2009
The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables cannot be stressed enough. These foods are highly recommended because of their high fibre, antioxidant and vitamin content. A diet with sufficient fibre is the foundation of a good digestive system while...Eating to Improve Memory: What Food You Need to Eat
Jun 05, 2009
Have you noticed how young children remember every promise you make while grandparents often sound like a broken record when they repeat the things they say? Experiencing memory gaps is a sign of old age as the brain cells responsible for storing information...Tips on Dealing With Lethargic Feeling
Jun 02, 2009
Your body needs nutrients from the right kind of food to keep it going. More often than not, lethargy or low energy levels may be naturally treated by simply making some adjustments in your diet. Food is the primary energy source of your body. Review...Nutrition for Kidney Disease
May 30, 2009
Kidney disease has become one of the world's leading causes of death. It usually starts out unnoticed with most people experiencing no signs or symptoms at all until it progresses to kidney failure. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that can be...Is Your Body Toxic?
May 29, 2009
Toxins that are found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and in the products we regularly use can wreak havoc in our bodies, eventually causing illnesses after prolonged exposure to them. Lead emissions coming from fuel have...
