May
17
The Health Care Industry is in a state of crisis. It's in the
news everyday! Health Insurance rates are rising by 10 - 15%
each year and in some cases more. These increases are causing
many companies to reduce benefits for their employees, or in
some cases drop all Health Care Benefits.
It is estimated that there are 45 million people in America
without health insurance and over 75 million are underinsured.
In fact 3/4 of all small businesses offer no health insurance at
all. It has been a ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
16
There's recently been a LOT in the weight loss news concerning
green tea.
Green tea's weight loss effects have been causing more and more
people to start sipping the ancient Japanese brew.
But just how does green tea help you lose weight? And does it
really work or is it all just hype? This article gives you the
real facts about drinking green tea to lose weight.
Advantages of Drinking Green Tea for Weight Loss:
1) Green tea revs up your metabolism
A study reported on in the American Journal of ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
15
Copyright 2005 Ryan Cote
This article may come as a surprise to you...
Pizza. It's the weakness of many, many people including me. I
love pizza- always have. I eat it in moderation, but it's still
one of my favorite foods.
There's now good news for pizza lovers.
According to Men's Health magazine, research concludes that
pizza can be good for you. We're talking about, however, real
pizza- not the kind you get from Pizza Hut, Dominoes or the
frozen food section of your supermarket. By real, I ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
14
Eating for Health, Happiness and Successful Weight Control by
Dr. William Parsons
Don't diet, just eat and lose weight!
First, the following "diet" is really not a diet, in the
conventional sense, but a natural way of eating. It allows one
to eat essentially anything one wishes, while attaining weight
loss or weight control goals and consuming the necessary
nutrients for a long and healthful life. The term "diet" implies
restrictions by either eliminating or radically reducing the
intake of ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
13
So you wanna get in shape, huh? I bet you'll be glad you found
this article. Not because I wrote it (just kidding), but because
it's the foundation to a great strength training program. Here
are the facts:
* If 100 people join a gym today, only 50 of them will still be
there in 6 months.
* Of those 50 people, 40 will not seek the help of a
personal trainer.
* Of those 40 people, 35 will not be working out effectively or
efficiently.
That means that out of our original 100 gym go-ers, ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
12
Copyright 2005 Judy Thompson
As a young person growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I used to be in
awe whenever I went to the huge public library there. There were
masses and volumes of information available on just about any
subject you could possibly be interested in. Back in those days,
however, it took a long time to locate what you were looking
for, to take notes, and do all the needed research. Even today I
admire those massive buildings, which are filled with so much
knowledge shared by ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
11
Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential to the
development and performance of the human reproductive system.
Nutrition also plays a role in the development and maturation of
the reproductive system through childhood and adolescence, and
can affect the endocrine system, which regulates the hormones
that rule the functions of the reproductive system. Nutrition
can affect fertility and fetal development, as well. Striving
each day to consume the standard recommended daily intake ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
10
What is... Blood Pressure? A free report from
www.TheHighwayToHealth.com
This article provides key extracts from a free pdf, which can be
accessed at the above URL.
* What's wrong with high blood pressure?* High blood pressure
shows doctors what else is happening in your body. Years of
experience and research tell doctors that high blood pressure is
a sign of other problems including: Angina Heat Attack Heart
Failure (it doesn't work as well as it should) Stroke If you can
reduce your blood ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
9
When it comes to eating healthy and enjoying a healthier
lifestyle, it is hard to overstate the importance of fiber in
the diet. Even though fiber is most associated with grains, rice
and breads, it is important to remember that fruits and
vegetables also contain significant amounts of dietary fiber. In
fact, the need for fiber is just one more reason to eat your
fruits and vegetables every day.
In order to understand why dietary fiber is so important, it is
a good idea to know what fiber is ...Read the rest of this entry »
May
8
Here's food for thought! Did you know the average restaurant
meal has over 1,000 calories? That's enough to blow any healthy
eating plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines,
you can dine out without having to sacrifice good taste and
nutrition.
1. Avoid ordering an appetizer. It's a little known fact that
some appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course.
Plus, many appetizers are fried and served with heavy sauces
which will add to your intake of saturated fat as ...Read the rest of this entry »