http://healthfitnessportal.com Health Fitness Portal Includes Health news, Diet and Nutrition News & Information daily 1 http://healthfitnessportal.com/652288-IAB-Offers-No-Cost-Health-Benefits.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:15:26 -0500 The Health Care Industry is in a state of crisis. It's in thenews everyday! Health Insurance rates are rising by - each year and in some cases more. These increases are causingmany companies to reduce benefits for their employees, or insome cases drop all Health Care Benefits. It is estimated that there are million people in Americawithout health insurance and over million are underinsured.In fact of all small businesses offer no health insurance atall. It has been a problem with no end in s... http://healthfitnessportal.com/652288-IAB-Offers-No-Cost-Health-Benefits.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/550254-Green-Tea-And-Weight-Loss.html Wed, 16 May 2012 05:25:03 -0500 Theres recently been a LOT in the weight loss news concerninggreen tea.Green teas weight loss effects have been causing more and morepeople to start sipping the ancient Japanese brew.But just how does green tea help you lose weight? And does itreally work or is it all just hype? This article gives you thereal facts about drinking green tea to lose weight.Advantages of Drinking Green Tea for Weight Loss: Green tea revs up your metabolismA study reported on in the American Journal of ClinicalNutri... http://healthfitnessportal.com/550254-Green-Tea-And-Weight-Loss.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/887955-How-to-Make-Pizza-Healthy-for-You.html Tue, 15 May 2012 05:16:29 -0500 Copyright Ryan CoteThis article may come as a surprise to you...Pizza. It's the weakness of many, many people including me. Ilove pizza- always have. I eat it in moderation, but it's stillone of my favorite foods.There's now good news for pizza lovers.According to Men's Health magazine, research concludes thatpizza can be good for you. We're talking about, however, realpizza- not the kind you get from Pizza Hut, Dominoes or thefrozen food section of your supermarket. By real, I mean pizzamade w... http://healthfitnessportal.com/887955-How-to-Make-Pizza-Healthy-for-You.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/126078-Eating-for-Health-Happiness-and-Successful-Weight-Control.html Mon, 14 May 2012 07:06:32 -0500 Eating for Health, Happiness and Successful Weight Control byDr. William ParsonsDon't diet, just eat and lose weight!First, the following diet is really not a diet, in theconventional sense, but a natural way of eating. It allows oneto eat essentially anything one wishes, while attaining weightloss or weight control goals and consuming the necessarynutrients for a long and healthful life. The term diet impliesrestrictionsby either eliminating or radically reducing theintake of certain foods or f... http://healthfitnessportal.com/126078-Eating-for-Health-Happiness-and-Successful-Weight-Control.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/542754-The-Top-5-Exercises-That-Build-A-Healthy-Body.html Sun, 13 May 2012 05:39:46 -0500 So you wanna get in shape, huh? I bet you'll be glad you foundthis article. Not because I wrote it just kidding, but becauseit's the foundation to a great strength training program. Hereare the facts: If people join a gym today, only of them will still bethere in months. Of those people, will not seek the help of apersonal trainer. Of those people, will not be working out effectively orefficiently. That means that out of our original gym go-ers, only areactually realizing their goals... http://healthfitnessportal.com/542754-The-Top-5-Exercises-That-Build-A-Healthy-Body.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/740449-SHOULD-YOU-SEARCH-THE-INTERNET-FOR-HEALTH-SOLUTIONS.html Sat, 12 May 2012 05:46:30 -0500 Copyright Judy ThompsonAs a young person growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I used to be inawe whenever I went to the huge public library there. There weremasses and volumes of information available on just about anysubject you could possibly be interested in. Back in those days,however, it took a long time to locate what you were lookingfor, to take notes, and do all the needed research. Even today Iadmire those massive buildings, which are filled with so muchknowledge shared by countless writers.N... http://healthfitnessportal.com/740449-SHOULD-YOU-SEARCH-THE-INTERNET-FOR-HEALTH-SOLUTIONS.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/349346-Vitamins-And-Reproductive-Health.html Fri, 11 May 2012 05:34:14 -0500 Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential to thedevelopment and performance of the human reproductive system.Nutrition also plays a role in the development and maturation ofthe reproductive system through childhood and adolescence, andcan affect the endocrine system, which regulates the hormonesthat rule the functions of the reproductive system. Nutritioncan affect fertility and fetal development, as well. Strivingeach day to consume the standard recommended daily intake levelsof the ... http://healthfitnessportal.com/349346-Vitamins-And-Reproductive-Health.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/203914-The-Highway-to-Health.html Thu, 10 May 2012 05:26:28 -0500 What is... Blood Pressure? A free report fromwww.TheHighwayToHealth.comThis article provides key extracts from a free pdf, which can beaccessed at the above URL. What's wrong with high blood pressure? High blood pressureshows doctors what else is happening in your body. 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Infact, the need for fiber is just one more reason to eat yourfruits and vegetables every day.In order to understand why dietary fiber is so important, it isa good idea to know what fiber is and what ro... http://healthfitnessportal.com/328578-The-importance-of-fiber-to-a-healthy-diet.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/453257-Restaurant-Dining-for-the-Health-Conscious-Eater.html Tue, 08 May 2012 05:26:47 -0500 Here's food for thought! Did you know the average restaurantmeal has over , calories? That's enough to blow any healthyeating plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines,you can dine out without having to sacrifice good taste andnutrition.. Avoid ordering an appetizer. It's a little known fact thatsome appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course.Plus, many appetizers are fried and served with heavy sauceswhich will add to your intake of saturated fat as well as transfa... http://healthfitnessportal.com/453257-Restaurant-Dining-for-the-Health-Conscious-Eater.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/738793-Fun-Fitness-Tips.html Mon, 07 May 2012 07:02:18 -0500 Fun Fitness Tips!Getting and staying in shape doesn't have to be dull and boring!Try some of these fun fitness activities to make your workouttime more enjoyable. MUSICAL EXERCISE - Put on your favorite music and do some yoga!No need for slow, elevator music. Move to your favorite beat. Orpop on the headphones or earphones and grab your MP or cassetteplayer or handheld PC and bike to a nearby park. Too cold orrainy? Then head to a mall or other enclosed area where you canwalk. Caution: make sure... http://healthfitnessportal.com/738793-Fun-Fitness-Tips.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/351358-Exercise-Equipments-that-Suit-Your-Fitness-Goals-For-Dummies.html Sun, 06 May 2012 05:36:08 -0500 Health-buffs that have been using exercise equipments are surelyno neophytes on this matter. But newbies on exercise equipmentwon't have a hard time on knowing which to use. It's just amatter of getting armed with the right info and sufficientdetermination to be at your fittest.Choosing the best fitness exercise equipment to meet your needscould be a bit tricky and complicated. Equipments could cost youthousands of dollars. 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You become aware that you areconstipated if you have difficulty passing motion or take a fewdays to do one purge.That said, if you are suffering from constipation, you have beenadvised to eat more fruits and vegetables to increase your fiberintake.For fruit, have you considered having papaya as a constipationremedy or including it as part of your regu... http://healthfitnessportal.com/733140-Prevent-Constipation-And-Other-Health-Ailments-With-Papaya.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/204808-Electronic-Health-Records-Could-Help-Suppress-Domestic-Abuse.html Fri, 04 May 2012 06:01:33 -0500 <!-- page margin: .in P margin-bottom: .in -->Patient charts, prescription pads, Jenga-esque stacks of folders, and metal clipboards are very last century. We are now in the era of stem-cell research, gene-splicing, and CAT scans. Handwritten notes and record-keeping feels retro and is eco-expensive. Annual health care in the United States costs approximately trillion, or more than , per man, woman and child in the country, according to Time and CNN. Not only does stream... http://healthfitnessportal.com/204808-Electronic-Health-Records-Could-Help-Suppress-Domestic-Abuse.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/930874-The-Elusive-Six-Pack.html Thu, 03 May 2012 07:08:16 -0500 A common goal among exercisers is to achieve those washboardabs that the models in the fitness magazines all seem to have.Endless crunches, leg raises, side bends, sit ups, strappinginto the ab machines at the gym. People continue to search forthe secret to the elusive six pack, often without muchsuccess. Turn on late night TV and you are sure to catch morethan one infomercial promoting some new miracle device that willgive you fitness magazine abs without any effort at all. Ifperfect abs are y... http://healthfitnessportal.com/930874-The-Elusive-Six-Pack.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/926172-Why-And-How-Detoxification-Helps-For-Overall-Health.html Wed, 02 May 2012 07:13:47 -0500 Toxin levels are increasing at alarming rates day-to-day. Justconsider the rising number of health issues such as, cancer,cardiovascular diseases, obesity, headaches, fatigue, persistentcoughs, constipation, allergies, etc. in todays world.Toxins exist both externally outside our body and internallyinside our body. Through food, toxins exist when there arechemicals, pesticides, food addictives or drugs. Through theenvironment, air and water pollution are the chief areas oftoxins. We get these ex... http://healthfitnessportal.com/926172-Why-And-How-Detoxification-Helps-For-Overall-Health.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/778205-Potassium-And-Health.html Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:18 -0500 Potassium is a mineral that serves a variety of purposes withinthe body. Despite its importance to so many of the bodysfunctions and systems, most people do not consume the standardrecommended daily levels of this essential mineral. This isunfortunate, as long-term deficiency can contribute to and evendirectly cause a variety of health problems.One of the important functions of potassium is to help regulatethe fluid levels of the body. It also has a role in bloodpressure, helps to keep the heart... http://healthfitnessportal.com/778205-Potassium-And-Health.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/150715-Magnesium-And-Health.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:40:04 -0500 Magnesium is a mineral that serves many vital purposes in thebody. There are more than biochemical processes in the humanbody that require magnesium. From the heart to the bones, someof the bodys most fundamental systems and structures depend onthis important mineral. Both day-to-day and long-term health andwell being require sufficient intake of magnesium.Magnesium is important to bone health and structure. Indeed,fully half of the magnesium in the body is found in the bones.One important cont... http://healthfitnessportal.com/150715-Magnesium-And-Health.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/126803-Electronic-Medical-Records-Help-Improve-Diabetic-Health-Care.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:48:49 -0500 <!-- page margin: .in P margin-bottom: .in -->The national health care debate is focused on giving more American citizens affordable access to doctors and hospitals. Yet the vast majority of health care decisions are made by individuals instead of health care providers, whether those decisions are about an exercise regime or the management of diabetes. The answer to improving the health of our nation while curbing costs is to help people make more educated decisions about... http://healthfitnessportal.com/126803-Electronic-Medical-Records-Help-Improve-Diabetic-Health-Care.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/703784-NEWS-TIPS-FOR-BETTER-HEALTH-THE-NATURAL-WAY.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:52:30 -0500 October , .BROCCOLI Good Healthy Food, for Natural Healing, Good Health andAntiaging. We all know that Broccoli is a plant that is used atthe Dinner Table as a vegetable with the main dish, it is veryhigh in Antioxidants and very healthy for everyone. Did you alsoknow that Broccoli can give you times more antioxidants, allyou have to do is eat Broccoli seedling sprouts in your saladmeals or sandwiches. Just like you would with Alfalfa or anyother sprouts. A half cup of Broccoli seedling sprouts... http://healthfitnessportal.com/703784-NEWS-TIPS-FOR-BETTER-HEALTH-THE-NATURAL-WAY.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/151519-Drug-Companies-Hijack-Clinton-s-Heart-News.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:43:57 -0500 When Bill Clinton was scheduled for heart surgery, reportersspoke of how he had been a junk food addict, loving burgers,fries, and shakes, even eating a whole pie at one sitting.After his quadruple bypass surgery, the major TV news showstalked about how Bill had stopped taking his statin drugs, andshowed many of the pricey brands of pills.Naughty, naughty, bad Bill.Whoa! Stop! Time out!Bad eating habits can clog arteries, despite any medicationstaken. 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The reality isthat they are mainly concerned with the wallets of consumers andwill market anything that they think a gullible public will buy.Low carb junk food is still junk food.I know some of you readin... http://healthfitnessportal.com/261202-Just-Say-No-to-Carb-Phobia.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/222212-The-Right-Way-to-Eat-for-Better-Health-and-Weight-Loss.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:15:28 -0500 Copyright Ryan CoteDid you know that how and when you eat is important for goodhealth?For most of your life, you probably have eaten breakfast, lunchand dinner. Now depending on your eating habits, this may beokay...but many people skip breakfast because they don't havethe time, they have a semi-normal lunch and then a large dinner.Avoid this at all costs...When you wake up, your body is screaming for food- it's beenmany hours since you last ate. By skipping breakfast, you'redepriving your body... http://healthfitnessportal.com/222212-The-Right-Way-to-Eat-for-Better-Health-and-Weight-Loss.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/912164-Before-and-After-Photos-in-the-Fitness-Magazines.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:31:48 -0500 You may publish this article in your newsletter, on your website, or other publications, so long as the articles content isnot altered and the resource box is included. Add byline andactive link. Notification of the use of this article isappreciated, but not required. Total word count includedresource box is . Some supplement companies will go to any lengths to prove theirproducts effectiveness. But sometimes the evidence isnt quitewhat its cracked up to be. Before and after photos are the mostc... http://healthfitnessportal.com/912164-Before-and-After-Photos-in-the-Fitness-Magazines.html http://healthfitnessportal.com/425988-Electronic-Health-Records-The-Future-of-Medical-Data.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:08:05 -0500 <!-- page margin: .in P margin-bottom: .in A:link so-language: zxx -->Upon the passage of health care reform, our country's medical industry is expected to add approximately million additional users to the health care system. For an already burdened system, digitizing medical data is a viable solution for easing the transition into universal healthcare. But migrating an entire nation's health records to electronic health records systems will do more than simply reduce ... http://healthfitnessportal.com/425988-Electronic-Health-Records-The-Future-of-Medical-Data.html