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Make Up Tips for Aging Skin

2009-09-11T08:15:00.000-07:00

Aside from eating right and exercising, good health requires proper care.

Make Up Tips for Aging Skin

This includes proper skin care for things like anti-aging.

Counting Calories and the Raw Food Diet | Best Niche Directory

2009-05-25T06:37:00.000-07:00

A food diary is a good way to start a healthy lifestyle.

Counting Calories and the Raw Food Diet | Best Niche Directory

Knowing the caloric value of common foods and food groups is a great way to start.

P90X The Journey Begins

2009-04-26T00:10:00.000-07:00

By John Thomas

I'm going to start this little story by telling you where I was at almost 1 year ago, I was 30 years old, 5ft 9inches tall and 195lbs. I'm not saying I was fat, I'm not saying I was obese, but one this is for sure, I definitely wasn't where I wanted to be, and found myself to be sadly out of shape, and had taken on the infamous pear shape. The problem I found was that all throught out highschool, and my younger years, I was active, and never had a problem with weight. As I grew older I became less active, and carried with me HORRIBLE eating habits, drinking any where between 10-15 soft drinks per day, raiding the local buffets. To top it all off my only form of exercise was...well...there was none. I was a business owner, who spent the majority of my day in my vehicle, when I got home I felt like I didn't have the time to exercise and I sure didn't have the desire.

So one night I was sitting around watching tv and the P90X commercial came on. I remember watching this commercial sitting there thinking there's no way, it's not possible, to get those kind of results in 90 days. So I asked myself if I believed what I just saw, and found myself wondering if this program could actually work? So I decided to give it try, I figured I could devote an hour a day for 90 days, if I thought I could better myself. So I made the call and waited for my new exercise program to arrive in the mail, I was ready to start losing the flab, burning some fat and building lean muscle or at least I thought I was.

In the past I've made several un successful attempts at some other exercise programs, and for some odd reason I always fell short of my goal. AHHH who am I kidding I didn't even make it any where near my goal, most of the time the video's never even make it out of the box, mainly because I'm lazy, and un motivated. For what ever reason these were different, maybe it was because they weren't super cheap, or maybe it's because I was just tired of going down hill who knows why, bottom line I was determine to make a go it. So I patiently waited for my video's to arrive, all the while convincing myself that in just 90 short days I was going to be a lean mean fighting machine. Yes I know, I'm gullable and I believe in little fairies that fly around and grant people wishes.

After about 7 days I got the video's, I opened up the package and was amazed at everything that came along with it, I was starting to think that this could be a little more than what I bargained for(and it only took about 10 minutes of the first P90X video for me to KNOW this was more than I bargained for).

At the same time I started the P90X workouts, and gave everything I had to the program,the very first day I thought I was going to pass out, or throw up, I can never remember working so hard, even when I was in the military and doing push ups and what not everyday, I found myself more winded doing these workots. It was truly grueling, but I got through it, and thought to myself how glad I was to have that over, only to wake up the next morning to find muscles I didn't even know I had were sore. Don't get me wrong even though I was in pain, it felt good in a strange way, I knew I had accomplished something and was on my way to a better me.

Swish Swoosh Swash(that's my sound of traveling through a time portal as we fast forward) 10 months later, I'm now in the best shape of my life, and Icontinue to do the P90X workouts 6 days a week, I feel better, have more energy, and am definitely in the best shape of my life from following through with this program.

About the Author:

John writes fitness articles in an effort to help people lose weight with p90x.

Are There Any Side Effects To The Acai Berry

2009-04-24T02:03:00.000-07:00

By Anne Marie Benson

The acai berry is a tiny, little fruit that is only grown in the rainforests of Brazil. What makes this little berry so astounding is that it has been determined that the acai berry contains some of the highest antioxidant and anthocyanins levels of any food found on Earth. The acai berry has 10 times the antioxidant activity of red grapes and twice the antioxidant levels of another powerful fruit, the blueberry. The acai berry also has 10 to 30 times the antioxidant levels of red wine.

The acai berry comprises several specific substances with high antioxidant activity called anthocyanins and flavonoids. The anthocyanins are the substance that makes the deep red, purple and blue colors that are found in many healthy foods. Foods that are high in anthocyanins are extremely nutritious and they are usually very deeply colored from deep reds to deep purples to almost black. This would include blueberries, red grapes, and plums and of course, the acai berry.

Anthocyanins and flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that defend the body from stress. Different types of stressors create free radicals within the body. A free radical is basically an atom or molecule that is highly unstable because it has a single unpaired electron. An antioxidant will pair up the random electron thereby stabilizing the molecule.

Antioxidant capacity is characterized by a number referred to as an ORAC score. An ORAC score assesses the capability of a substance to neutralize free radicals in a test tube. The higher the number of the ORAC scores the stronger the antioxidant properties of the substance being evaluated. The acai berry has an exceptionally high ORAC score. Many of the products made with the acai berry have maintained this high ORAC capacity.

Surprisingly for a fruit, the acai berry is also high in essential fatty acids which are crucial to good health and amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins. Nearly 50% of the edible part of the acai berry is comprised of fat and 74% of that fat is the unsaturated healthy fats Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9. The acai berry is also composed of 19 different amino acids.

Vitamins and plant sterols are also lavish in the acai berry. Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E are all present within this tiny little powerhouse. The acai berry also contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper and zinc. Three plant sterols have also been identified in the acai berry and these substances have been shown to provide many health advantages.

Even with all of these astounding health advantages one of the best things about the acai berry is that it tastes delicious and it provides a substantial dose of fiber. Acai berry products range from dried berries to a delicious juice and even a variety of products made from the extract. Acai berries can be used in desserts, smoothies and more.

There is continuing research into the health advantages of the acai berry but so far the findings have been that this tiny little berry from the rainforests of Brazil offers a huge nutritional advantage to anybody who partakes.

About the Author:

Anne Marie Benson has recently discovered the acai berry and she is excited about the potential of this new superfood. She is interested in the effects of the acai berry diet upon human health.

Do Health Supplements Promising Anti Aging Results Effect The Aging Process To Any Effective Extent

2009-04-22T01:02:00.000-07:00

By Brett Seagrott

As a result of the huge amount of dietary nutrition information which is so easily accessible these days, there has been an increasing rise in the use of anti aging health and vitamin nutritional supplements as a kind of self health-care to protect, support and guard against the destructive health and nutrition effects of twenty first century living.

The ease of access to information has educated far more people in basic nutritional health, helping acknowledge the tragic state of our mainstream health. Consequently, there has been a huge upward trend in the use of nutritional supplements as a kind of self health-care to guard against the destructive health effects of twenty first century living .

The majority of our food (around 90 %) is processed " full of additives and chemicals! Modern lifestyles are exposing us to non-stop exposure to dietary / environmental toxins and stressors. The undeniable effect has seen a speeding up of our aging process which has been shown as a pre-condition for a gradual descent into degenerative disease.

Rather than substantially improving dietary intake and doing away with health busting lifestyle choices such as smoking and excessive alcohol intake, the majority of people are (still) looking for a kind of magic pill or bullet which makes it possible to keep eating near useless, nutritionally devoid, but delicious, processed food (while staying clear of any major disease or chronic illness!)

As a result, nutritional supplement companies are playing on this desire for all it's worth and indirectly promoting health nutritional supplements a type of 'magic nutrition pill'!

A common belief appears to be that premium grade nutritional health supplements, from the gigantic, multi-national supplement companies, are all 'identical in quality' and represent the most powerful and efficious supplements available. This is simply not the case.

The huge supplement companies naturally possess the greatest marketing budgets giving them much greater access to resources for building (artificial) credibility and for 'working' their versions of the truth. While the majority of the scientific basis underlying their products is true, it is what they are holding back and not revealing which is the real problem for supplement users. These are facts exposing weaknesses in their product's overall efficacy and highlighting extremely weak value for money.

These large, powerful companies have the financial power to build (perceived) high credibility and for cleverly presenting their manipulations of the truth. While a great deal of the underlying scientific basis supporting their supplements is real, it is what they are holding back which is the real issue These are facts exposing deficiencies in their product's effectiveness.

I was employed in the nutritional supplement industry for a specialty supplement company and learned all the secrets and shortcuts of the less reputable manufacturers. In understanding the science behind nutritional supplements I know exactly what supplement companies are not telling you

99% of vitamin and health based nutritional supplements have major weaknesses preventing them from achieving, to a highly effective degree, their published health claims. These are facts which the companies have hidden from their customers for years. The publics' lack of extensive knowledge of nutritional science , allows the manufacturers of market leading supplement brands to grossly exaggerate their capabilities.

It's important to understand that I am not referring to supermarket type multivitamin formulations here, but rather those marketed as premium /elite grade, multi nutrient nutritional health / vitamin supplements. High quality supplements with science-based formulas targeting all your organs and body systems, using a wide range of nutrients from ALL the various nutrient categories.

The average price range of these nutritional supplements is $35 - $45 . This is a major expense for the majority of supplement users especially considering that in order to receive the maximum health benefits you will need to continue using supplements on an on-going basis. So, it becomes financially critical to be able to dissect the fancy marketing claims to determine which nutritional supplements can achieve these key capabilities:

The average price range of these nutritional supplements is thirty five to about forty five dollars . This represents a substantial expense for many supplement users, particularly when you consider that to attain the full benefits, you will need to continue using supplements for life. So, it becomes financially critical to look behind the fancy marketing to find which nutritional supplements absolutely can:

B) Provide excellent value for your money that beats the competition

B) Offer high value for money

A straightforward method to expose the real extent of a supplement's effectiveness is simply to pull apart their formula from an anti aging perspective. They all promote anti aging benefits and through their use of this (marketing) term, what they are implying is that their products will slow your aging process (thereby reducing the conditions which led to degenerative disease, therefore increasing your longevity).

Now, from a regulatory standpoint it is accepted that these comprehensive, broad spectrum supplement formulas do offer these claimed health benefits (to some degree) but the real basis is 'to what extent'? This of course is the part the manufacturers manipulate through their clever marketing!

So, in the simplest sense, in order to slow and regain a substantial normalization of the aging process you must address the causes of aging! This is straightforward!.

But this is ultimately where almost all supplement fail! There isn't just a single cause of aging- there are four of them and it's critical to understand that they are all interrelated!

So, now we come to the heart of the anti aging supplement claims:

With respect to this interrelationship, any nutritional supplement claiming substantial anti aging benefits must, without fail, address all four causes at the same time. Otherwise you will definitely fail in your anti aging efforts.

Here They Are:

Four Fundamental Causes Of Human Aging:

* Glycation

* Methylation

* Inflammation

Each is scientifically established as creating the pre-conditions for the onset of degenerative disease! Therefore, you can only be successful with your anti aging program if you address each one simultaneously on a continuing basis.

This requires specialized ingredients, and some are quite rare in the supplement industry ( because of their extreme price and their need to be protected from stomach acid by using an aqueous enteric coating).

To determine effectiveness and approximate value for money of nutritional supplements (premium level anti aging types), we must know the names of all these special ingredients to examine to what extent they are present in a supplement formula.

What you will discover however is that practically all those famous and well know leading health and vitamin nutritional supplements have weak formulas which can target only one of the four primary causes of aging. (The reduction of free radicals with antioxidants.) This is the reason why they simply cannot meet their anti aging benefits claims to any real, let alone effective, degree.

'YES'- there are (a few) supplements in the market which include ALL the specialized anti aging ingredients, and have an enteric coating, and offer exceptional value for money (costing no more than their failed counterparts.

The information you need is all laid out on my 'best vitamin supplements' comparisons and reviews page over at nutritional-supplement-truths.com

Good Health Always

About the Author:

Author Brett Seagrott was an employee for a nutritional supplements manufacturer and created the nutritional-supplement-truths website Read through Brett's comparisons & reviews of premium nutritional health supplements and discover the market's most powerful and efficious supplements

Antioxidant Powers of Acai Berry

2009-04-21T00:19:00.000-07:00

By I. Russell

You might have certainly come across the term of acai berry or you may have heard or seen some kind of advertisement for products containing the berry. Do you really know the true facts and nutrition of this wonder fruit and the benefits of the acai berry juice? It can be better explained so as to provide you the details and reasons why this berry has attained so much popularity and how it is beneficial to those who are looking for antioxidants.

It's very important that your body gets plenty of antioxidants in order to stay healthy. The ORAC test, which stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, was a test that Dr. Guohua Cao came up with that essentially measures how certain foods work to help the body fight off health problems. Essentially it measure the antioxidants that are in particular foods so that you have an idea of how much antioxidant power the food really has.

On a daily basis you should have 1670 ORAC. Most people don't come close to getting that much, not even half. If you eat acai berry that will give you the amount of antioxidants that a person should have in their diet.

You see, you'll actually find that the acai berry fruit actually contains 3800 ORAC for every 1 oz of the juice you drink. This means that you get more than double the amount of antioxidants that you need from one, one ounce serving of the juice. Now you may be understanding why you see it advertised all the time. With this amount of antioxidants in your diet you can really reap some great healthy benefits.

Why are the antioxidants found in the acai berry so important? The reason is that antioxidants help rid the body of free radicals. Free radicals are dangerous and can cause lots of diseases, such as cancer. So making sure that you get plenty of antioxidants in your diet is essential for a healthy body.

It's important that you buy juice that is organic when you're purchasing acai berry juice. Why be attracted by the many benefits of the juice (like lots of antioxidants), when there are hazardous chemicals that are used on the berries? Make sure that the company you are buying from is reputable, and uses organic berries when making the juice.

So, if you are interested in better health, getting more antioxidants is key to achieving this. Learn more about the acai berry and how it can make a positive change in your life. No doubt you'll find that the acai berry juice totally changes the way you feel and impacts your health for the better.

About the Author:

For all the health benefits about acai berry come to the Amazing Acai Berry. You will discover the health benefits from acai berry products and get pureacai berry juice, and other acai berry products for a healtheir you.

4/19 Yahoo! News Search: Results for weight loss news

2009-04-19T02:30:00.001-07:00

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?1-a-day diet drug promises weight loss (u.tv)
April 18, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Over-the-counter diet pills will go on sale in UK chemists for the first time this week amid warnings from experts that the cure for being overweight "will never be found in a wonder drug".

Don't Let the Recession Make You Gain Weight (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
April 18, 2009 at 8:31 am

(ARA) - Comfort food and fast-food sales are soaring -- chocolatier Cadbury's profits soared 30 percent in 2008, and McDonald's saw a 5 percent increase in U.S. sales this past January. Grocery store comfort foods like boxed macaroni and cheese and canned ham are also staging a comeback.

4/17 Yahoo! News Search Results for weight loss news

2009-04-17T03:40:00.001-07:00

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All News... Britain's fattest teenager loses 12 stone (The Kent Messenger)
April 17, 2009 at 4:11 am

A young girl dubbed Britain's fattest teenager has lost an incredible 12 stone in just seven months. Food addict Georgia Davies, 16, was told by doctors she could drop dead at any moment after her weight ballooned to a life-threatening 33 stone last year.

Regions Financial sees 1st-quarter profit, bucks Wall Street's expectations for a loss (Canadian Business)
April 16, 2009 at 6:15 pm

Regions Financial Corp. surprised investors with good news Thursday, saying it expects to report a profit for the first quarter when most analysts

Regions Financial to report surprise 1Q profit (AP via Yahoo! News)
April 16, 2009 at 5:36 pm

Regions Financial Corp. surprised investors with good news Thursday, saying it expects to report a profit for the first quarter when most analysts had predicted a significant loss.

Regions Financial to report surprise 1Q profit (San Francisco Chronicle)
April 16, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Regions Financial Corp. surprised investors with good news Thursday, saying it expects to report a profit for the first quarter when most analysts had predicted a significant loss. Shares shot up 34 percent, adding $1.70 to end regular trading at $6.70. At...

Cabbage Soup Diet or Fat Burning Foods - A Low Carb Solution?

2009-04-17T01:47:00.000-07:00

By Christine G. Shannon

You may have heard of the Cabbage Soup Diet. Many people have lost immediate weight the first week or two they go on this diet, but have lost interest after that and regained the weight, which is much like the results on other low to no carb diets. For a diet to work long term, it must offer enough variety to be enjoyed and eaten over a period of time.

This diet is well known as a fat burning soup diet, being that it contains ingredients which are believed to help the body burn off fat. However, other than the cabbage soup, dieters on this regimen do not have a lot of dietary choices besides low to no carb foods such as fruits and vegetables.

When taking a closer look at the recipe for this cabbage soup or fat burning soup, it is clear that this can be considered a low to no carb diet. The soup includes fat burning vegetables like onions, peppers, tomatoes and cabbage. You can also substitute other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli for the cabbage. Spices and hot sauce can be added to liven up the soup.

This diet is very carbohydrate-poor, since carbohydrates are turned into sugar by the body and then stored in fat cells. This soup is vegetable based and low-carb; the ingredients encourage your metabolism to burn off more calories. This is why most people lose weight on the diet, but as stated above, a lot of people quickly lose interest in the cabbage soup diet.

Here's how the cabbage soup diet works: you can eat all the soup you like whenever you're hungry. Other than this, there are different things which you can eat depending on the day of the week. On day one, you can have fruit (except for bananas), on day two you can have vegetables except for peas, corn and beans. On day two you can also have a baked potato with dinner, to trick your body into thinking that you are still eating carbohydrates.

On Day 3, you guessed it, soup, fruits and vegetables and Day 4 is soup, bananas and skim milk. On Day 5, it is low fat meat and tomatoes, with soup, of course, and Day 6 is soup, meat and green leafy vegetables. The final day, Day 7, is soup and brown rice. This diet is not a plan you can stick with very long, because if you don't lose interest due to lack of variety, you would eventually suffer mal-nutrition.

The cabbage soup diet is just like any of the low to no carb diets, in the fact it restricts the carbohydrates, which the body turns to sugar for energy or stores in fat cells. The diet doesn't restrict how often you eat, which is likely to be often, as long as it is soup, or the fruit/vegetable of the day.

The best diets for helping you to lose weight over the long term are those which add fat burning foods while letting you have variety and meeting all of your nutritional needs. One such diet is Fat Loss 4 Idiots that you should check out quickly at the link below, which has helped thousands to lose weight without getting burned out on their diet.

About the Author:

Christine G. Shannon can help you have an ideal body shape fast with the Safe Weight Loss Program that she uses and lost 22 lbs in 29 days. Get her free Fat-Fighter newsletter and the Fast Fat Loss Secret. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.

4/15 Yahoo! News: Losing Weight

2009-04-15T14:28:00.001-07:00

Yahoo! News Search Results for weight loss news

'Biggest Loser' contestant's assault trial moved to June 10 (Detroit News)
April 15, 2009 at 11:17 am

Warren -- The case against a weight-loss reality show contestant accused of assaulting a former tenant in her home was adjourned this morning on the request of the prosecution, as the court had been unable to notify the plaintiff of the trial.

Top Five Medical Reasons To Consider Weight-Loss Surgery (Medical News Today)
April 15, 2009 at 10:18 am

While improving your self-esteem and lowering your pants size are significant benefits of weight-loss surgery, the health benefits can be dramatic. Nick Nicholson, M.D., weight loss surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, explains how the surgery can actually improve certain health conditions.

Weight Loss Surgery Works Even For Moderately Obese (Medical News Today)
April 15, 2009 at 9:18 am

Surgeons once recommended weight-loss surgery only for severely obese patients who failed to drop pounds with conventional weight-loss methods, but a review now finds that bariatric surgery helps the moderately obese lose more weight, too.

Weight loss helps Gagan to win World Cup gold (Calcutta News)
April 15, 2009 at 8:55 am

A strict fitness regime helped rifle-shooter Gagan Narang lose weight and win the gold medal in the three position event in the Chongwon World Cup in South Korea.

Weight Watchers Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
April 15, 2009 at 8:30 am

Weight Watchers International, Inc. will release its results for the first quarter 2009 after the NYSE close on Thursday, May 7, 2009.

McCarthy Shows Improvement In Tuesday's Loss (NBC Dallas Fort Worth)
April 15, 2009 at 8:06 am

The Texas Rangers have looked shaky at best lately, but Brandon McCarthy made strides in Tuesday's 7-5 loss.

Oscar De La Hoya quits boxing to end 'Golden Boy' era (Daily Telegraph)
April 15, 2009 at 5:49 am

Oscar De La Hoya the "Golden Boy" who has held world titles in six different weight classes is retiring from the ring.

Surgery for obesity (News-Medical-Net)
April 15, 2009 at 5:30 am

QUICK TIPS: Don't let the recession make you gain weight (St. Tammany News)
April 15, 2009 at 2:01 am

With the bad economy, comfort food and fast-food sales are soaring. Two-thirds of American adults are medically overweight or obese, and the incidence of medically significant obesity is rising rapidly, especially in children and teenagers.

Weight Loss - It Should Be Easier!

2009-04-15T03:03:00.000-07:00

By David Snape

Have you found yourself wondering if there is a simpler way to lose weight? If you take a look at what's available out there, everything seems so complicated.

People have written entire books on weight loss. There are complicated diet plans and pills that you can purchase. Worst of all, there are plenty of 'clubs' you can join where you pay an expensive membership to have a 'personal' coach who weighs you frequently and tells you that you are not doing very well.

I think that it is kind of repulsive when I consider all of the weight loss schemes designed to take our money but not provide lasting results. Before you purchase any type of weight loss guide, pill or complicated diet scheme consider whether it is really the best option for you.

Any book or information source that claims to teach you about weight loss should be able to do the following:

1. Tell you in less than 15 pages everything you need to know about losing weight.

2. In that fifteen pages or less, it should explain everything to you in a very simple and straight forward manner.

3. There should be no need to buy a product over and over again. This is what they call a 'continuity' program in marketing jargon. It's great for enriching the product owner but if there was a magic pill that worked - everyone would know about it.

4. Your weight loss information source should be simple, simple and simple! It should be so easy that a sixth-grader could read it and follow the simple directions.

The sad fact is that perhaps one percent of one percent of all of the weight loss 'help' out there actually meets the above four criteria. Look for one that does. At the bottom of this article, in the author information box, you will find links that can lead you to something that will greatly improve the quality your achieving the goal of weight loss.

About the Author:

Get your $9 simple weight loss guide. Or alternatively, get the same weight loss information for free! David Snape is the author of: Weight Loss: A Simple Plan for Losing Weight and Keeping it Off.

6 Simple Tips for Successful Weight Loss

2009-04-15T01:50:00.000-07:00

By Thong M. Dao

Do you want to lose fat? Have you tried different diets and failed consistently? If you answered yes to these questions, you are in good company. There are a lot of people who have been trying fat loss diets over the years and have failed. The reason they have not succeeded is that they used gimmicks and lose-weight-fast diets that do more damage than good. Here are some sensible things to keep in mind when you try to lose weight.

1. Drink plenty of water. Our body needs a lot of water so give in to water. Water is not just way to flush out toxin but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and fitter. This it self will discourage any tendency to gorge. The best thing about water is that it has no calories at all.

2. Start off your day with a fresh, clean glass of water. As soon as you get up in the morning, drink one down. This will help your body to get going because it won't be fighting through dehydration. Also, after you drink a glass of water you won't need to eat such a large breakfast. A glass of water wakes up all the digestive juices in your body and gets it well lubricated. You can always have your morning coffee or tea, but be sure to have a glass of water afterwards. Caffeine dehydrates you and you want to ward off dehydration.

3. Drink a glass of water before you start the meal. Water naturally needs some space so that you feel fuller without actually having to stuff yourself.

4. Have another glass of water while you are having the meal. Again this is another way of making yourself full so that you can actually leave the table eating less but feeling full just the same. Instead of drinking it one gulp, take sips after each morsel. It will help the food to settle faster so that you get that feeling that you are full faster.

5. Do your best to stay away from soda. All sodas are sweetened with lots of sugar. The more you can cut out of your diet the better. Also, diet soda is still soda. It may not have as much sugar, but it has other chemicals and components that are not good for your body either. If you drink a soda, counteract it with a glass of water. Remember, caffeine dehydrates you as well. Decaffeinated sodas still have caffeine in small amounts as well and just as much sugar, so they are not much healthier either.

6. Fruit juice Is not as healthy as many folks believe either. Juice really has lots of sugar in it too. Whenever you're craving a glass of juice, have fresh fruit juice rather than juice that contains man-made flavors and coloring. It's even better when you could make your own fruit juice, but make certain not to add too much sugar which adds up to the calories. Rather than drink fruit juice, consume more fruit. Fruit provides your body with a great deal of necessary fiber in addition to vitamins.

About the Author:

Do you want advice on fat loss and advice on fitness training? His site is the right place for you.

4/14 Yahoo! News Search Results for

2009-04-14T14:18:00.001-07:00

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Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
April 14, 2009 at 4:03 pm

TUESDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Although the rate of age-related macular degeneration is on the increase, newer treatments could help reduce the most serious effects of the disease by about 35 percent, new estimates suggest.

You are what you drink (C-Health)
April 14, 2009 at 9:23 am

In the last few weeks, two studies have crossed my desk, both looking at the effects beverages can have on your health but most specifically, your weight and the weight of your kids. In one study Boston researchers looked at the relationship between beverage consumption and weight change in a group of adults, and concluded that a reduction in liquid calories, specifically sugar-sweetened ...

Johansson Addresses Weight Issues in Blog (Hollywood.com)
April 14, 2009 at 9:12 am

Scarlett Johansson has taken to the Internet to clarify speculation about her recent weight loss, urging tabloids to take greater care in reporting on body issues that could affect younger readers.

News From The American Chemical Society , April 8, 2009 (Medical News Today)
April 14, 2009 at 6:18 am

Solving the mystery of what puts sperm "in the mood" In a potential advance toward a male contraceptive pill and new treatments for infertility, researchers are reporting the identification of key biochemical changes that put sperm "in the mood" for fertilization.

253 pounds lost in nine weeks (The Times-News)
April 14, 2009 at 1:33 am

The students of College of Southern Idaho's "Lose Big, Win Big" class sat, cameras ready, listening to guest speaker Aubrey Cheney of "Biggest Loser: Couples" as she related her experiences on the weight loss reality show.

Student gained in knowledge what she lost in weight (The News-Press)
April 14, 2009 at 1:15 am

Kate Whitaker, 21, didn't gain the Freshman 15 during her first year in college.

HEALTH NEWS IN BRIEF: Sweet impact (The New Straits Times)
April 13, 2009 at 8:41 pm

CUTTING back on sugar-laden drinks has a bigger impact on weight loss than reducing intake of solid food, a new study reports.

Safety of Bitter orange herbal weight loss product questioned (News-Medical-Net)
April 13, 2009 at 8:14 pm

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reportedly examining whether there are any risks associated with an over-the-counter (OTC) herbal weight loss programme sold in Australia.

3 Palate Training Tips to Help Your Kids Avoid Weight Gain!

2009-04-12T01:44:00.000-07:00

By Frances Norah Smith

If you thought your kids have obtained their junk food eating habits from peers, you may not be wholly true! Habits start quite early in the life of a human, and if your kid is taught the benefits of healthy eating right from infancy, they are less likely to indulge in junk food eating out of peer pressure, if at all, than otherwise! A formula which works very well in this case is palate training.

Contrary to its name, this formula is pretty simple and straightforward, in that it doesn't require any expert knowledge on your part! It was invented by two members of the Good Food Village Trust, Louise Rutten and Mitzy Wilson! Palate training is all about training the tastebuds of your kids in such a way that they start loving natural and healthy foods much more than those yummy fast foods! So let's get right on it as to how to start training the palates of your kids!

1. Let them appreciate natural foods: Your kids would eat organic foods only when they love them! From quite an early age, you should teach your children that beets or carrots don't taste awful! Conventional preaching doesn't work too well in case of kids for whom, seeing is believing.

So you could go a bit further, peel off a carrot and let your kid lick it with his tongue or chop it off and ask him to put a piece on one side of his mouth and keep it there for a few moments to enjoy the taste. Such small and gradual steps would make your kid addicted to carrots! In fact, you can use this formula for any food you want your kids to eat!

2. Don't encourage bad habits at home: While it is true that you don't have absolute control over what your kid eats when he is out of home, you could still control his eating habits in a number of approaches.

For example, when he goes to school, pack his lunch box with healthy fruits and vegetables. If your kid doesn't eat it at school, make him eat the same at home. It is still possible that your kid may have a bite of pizza or hamburger at school or a sip of soft drink at a friend's party! However, they won't get addicted to them if you don't allow those foods at home, since a kid needs to eat a particular food at least 14-15 for him to get addicted to it!

3. Walk the talk: It is easy to preach the benefits of healthy eating to your kids but do YOU follow your own advice? Keep in mind that kids have a tendency to emulate the adults, particularly their parents, and if they catch you enjoying a packet of chips on a lazy Saturday evening, why would they be contented with a carrot or cabbage? If you wish to inculcate good eating habits in your kids, you need to adopt them yourself first!

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Frances Norah Smith and her team have been reviewing on how to burn fat quick for the past few years. For a limited period, you can receive an excellent free report on the fastest way to lose fat by going to her blog.

4/11 Yahoo! News: Weight Discrimination

2009-04-11T13:29:00.001-07:00

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Study Suggests Women In Business Affected By Weight Discrimination (Medical News Today)
April 11, 2009 at 7:16 am

Weight discrimination appears to add to the glass ceiling effect for women, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University scholar. Overweight and obese women are significantly underrepresented among the top CEOs in the United States, according to the research, which appears in the British journal Equal Opportunities International.

4/10 Yahoo! News: Weight and Fitness

2009-04-10T14:09:00.001-07:00

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Study: Cancer Connected To Weight And Fitness, Iowa Dept. Of Public Health (Medical News Today)
April 10, 2009 at 8:15 am

The American Institute for Cancer Research presented a comprehensive report on cancer prevention policy for a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill last month. The report concluded over 45 percent of colon cancer cases and 38 percent of breast cancer cases in the U.S. could be prevented by making changes in our diet, physical activity and weight control.

Mercy Medical Center First In New York State With Latest Non-Invasive Weight-Loss Surgery (Medical News Today)
April 10, 2009 at 6:16 am

Mercy Medical Center's Bariatric Surgery Program, ranked highest in New York State 2008/2009 by the HealthGrades® national hospital rating company, has become the first weight-loss surgery center in New York State to offer the new non-invasive ROSE procedure that reduces the size of a patient's stomach without the need for any incisions.

'MAKING GOOD SOLDIERS': Garrison troops eligible to deploy (El Paso Times)
April 10, 2009 at 2:04 am

FORT BLISS -- It's "Oh-Dark-Thirty," meaning too early in Army slang, but soldiers are lined up anyway for physical training at garrison headquarters. They soon will be on the road for a 4-mile run, or hitting the deck for pushups and situps. In most cases, that will be enough to keep them at a weight specified by Army regulations. More local & national military news |

Local TOPS club recognizes a crowning achievement (Crestview News Bulletin)
April 10, 2009 at 1:09 am

William Groves of Crestview became the first King of Crestview TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) Chapter #796 with his 31-pound weight loss. His Majesty, affectionately known as "Wild Bill," proudly wears his crown for the first time. Whenever

Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
April 9, 2009 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who were overweight or obese earlier in life are at increased risk for physical disabilities, even if they've shed the excess weight they had when they were younger, says a new U.S. study.

4/9 Yahoo! News: Weight Loss and Health

2009-04-09T13:05:00.001-07:00

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'Brown fat' could be new key to weight loss (CTV.ca)
April 9, 2009 at 11:44 am

Adult humans have a type of "good" fat that may actually help burn calories rather than act as storage for excess calories, researchers have found.

Community News (The Staunton News Leader)
April 9, 2009 at 9:08 am

Weight-loss program winners announced: Winners of the Biggest Loser of '09 Weight Loss Challenge were Amanda Goolsby of Lyndhurst, who was the first-place winner with a cash prize of $237.

Weight loss discovery: 'brown fat' (Stuff)
April 9, 2009 at 8:25 am

Scientists have discovered an elusive, alternative type of fat in adults which could hold the key to effortlessly shedding excess kilos.

Activating Brown Fat Could Be Answer To Weight Loss (Medical News Today)
April 9, 2009 at 6:16 am

US researchers have discovered that adult humans also have brown fat (previously thought only to be present in babies and children) which burns calories and uses energy, unlike the more abundant white fat that mainly just stores energy.

Community News (The Staunton News Leader)
April 9, 2009 at 2:55 am

Weight-loss program winners announced: Winners of the Biggest Loser of '09 Weight Loss Challenge were Amanda Goolsby of Lyndhurst, who was the first-place winner with a cash prize of $237.

Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases risk of physical disabilities adulthood (News-Medical-Net)
April 8, 2009 at 8:18 pm

Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases the risk of developing problems with mobility in old age, even if the weight is eventually lost, according to new research out of the Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Studies of'good' fat could help with weight loss (MyMotherLode.com)
April 8, 2009 at 7:03 pm

Fight fat with fat? The newest obesity theory suggests we may one day be able to do just that. Just like good and bad cholesterol, there apparently are good and bad types of body fat.

'Brown fat' could be new key to weight loss (CTV.ca)
April 8, 2009 at 5:07 pm

Adult humans have a type of "good" fat that may actually help burn calories rather than act as storage for excess calories, researchers have found.

Ab Rocket Fitness System Works

2009-04-09T03:36:00.000-07:00

By Carol J Bartram

A good way to flatten your tummy area and trim your waist is to use the Ab Rocket. Perfect for home use, the Ab Rocket can help you shed pounds and inches from your waistline to get the abs you've always desired, and costs much less than most other home exercise machines.

Going to the gym can easily cost you hundreds of dollars a month. And even when you get there you may not know what to do or what equipment is best for you. Unless you are prepared to pay extra for a lesson with a Personal Trainer, you can end up wandering vaguely around the mind-boggling array of scary-looking equipment, wondering what to use to get the results you want.

The Ab Rocket can be ordered for a fraction of the cost of a health club membership and a workout DVD and eating guide included with the Ab Rocket so that you will know exactly what to do to trim your abs and how to eat healthily while cutting your calories to burn more fat. Furthermore, the Ab Rocket, with its varied levels of resistance, is suitable for all levels of exercise, whether you are a complete beginner or have been working out for years

Conventional ab exercises are done on the floor and very hard to do correctly unless you have been properly taught. As a Personal Trainer, I find that without one-to-one instruction, clients simply pull on their neck and shoulders and lunge upwards to try and do a crunch. Because they do not know how to engage their abdominal muscles properly, they are performing the movement using their neck and back. This is not what the neck and back muscles are designed for, so they promptly complain by very quickly beginning to hurt, in fact if the client already has a neck or back injury, ab crunches can cause a lot of problems and exacerbate any damage to the spine that is already present.

The Ab Rocket solves the traditional crunch problem, as you are not lying on the floor but sitting on the Ab Rocket with your back supported by the rollers. This means that most of the strain is removed from the back and neck muscles as the Ab Rocket provides enough support to take the strain, but also makes your abdominal muscles work as you crunch upwards, strengthening and toning your abs in exactly the right place for that perfect flat stomach we all desire so much.

About the Author:

As a Personal Trainer Carol J Bartram thinks that the Ab Rocket is a useful and low priced piece of exercise equipment that can and will - if used correctly - give you great tone and bulge reduction in your waistline without putting any stress on your neck and back. Click here to read her full Ab Rocket Reviews.

4/8 Yahoo! News: Weight Loss and Fitness

2009-04-08T12:52:00.001-07:00

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Latest News (TVNZ)
April 8, 2009 at 2:45 am

There are calls for stricter regulations on weight loss machines following the collapse of a chain of beauty clinics in Auckland. The Keto clinic strapped customers on beds and attached electrodes to them to give them small electric shocks.

Cycling News Roundup 7 April 2009 (Daily Peloton)
April 8, 2009 at 1:37 am

Cycling News Roundup 7 April 2009 Team & Race News: Hovelijnck Improves, "Chava" Paris-Roubaix, Valverde, Brenes, Scott11 Mtn Bike Team, The Tour of the Battenkill, Isle of Man, Pro Cycling Tour, Tour of Britain, Jim Miller Dir. of Athletics, Cobbles and more..

How many calories are burned by asking questions? (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
April 7, 2009 at 9:51 pm

An exercise physiologist and a registered dietitian in Rochester answer readers' questions about weight loss.

Weight returning to Islanders next season (CBC)
April 7, 2009 at 4:08 pm

The New York Islanders signed veteran centre Doug Weight to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday.

Different Calcium Types

2009-04-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

By Alyssa Devan

Calcium is an element that we need to have stronger bones and teeth. Our bone is the main structure of our body that can be compared to a car's chassis. If it is weak, you can expect several health problems. If our bones are weak, we lose our ability to move properly. For healthy and strong teeth, we also need calcium. Lack of calcium can lead to tooth decays and cavities.

There are different types of calcium. They are not exactly different in their chemical components. It's just that the other calcium type can have an added component to it making it different than the others. The main calcium structure's percentage itself is an issue.

Calcium Citrate

The type is acquired by combining calcium with citric acid derived from citrus fruits. Calcium citrate helps in reducing stomach acids to improve calcium absorption. It also helps in enhancing food flavor and in preserving food.

Calcium Lactate

This type is used mainly as antacids and is derived from a combination of calcium carbonate and lactic acid. It can be found in aged cheese and is also used as baking powder. It can also be added to xylitol to regenerate the enamel of the tooth through the remineralization process.

Calcium Carbonate

This type is used as a supplement and can be found in most calcium pills available in the market. It is best taken after meals for better absorption. It is also used as antacid and in the production of toothpaste. But this calcium should be used in the right dosage to prevent harmful effects. An overdose of this calcium may result to hypercalcemia, vomiting and altered mental status.

Calcium Citrate Malate

It is the most absorbable calcium known and is a combination of calcium carbonate, citric acid and malic acid. This type of calcium can help women aged over 50 to address their bone problems. Aging women, and even men, can have bone problems as they grow old. One such problem is osteoporosis that can be prevented or cured by taking calcium supplements.

Calcium Phosphate

Calcium phosphate is used mainly for fertilizer production but, like the others, it can be used as a nutritional supplement and in cheese products.

Calcium Gluconate

This is also used as a nutritional supplement to make bones stronger. However, you may need to take more pills to address calcium needs as it contains little amount of elemental calcium.

Various researches have proven the effectiveness of calcium in making bones and teeth stronger. We get our calcium needs from the food we eat as well as from calcium tablet supplements. For some, the taste of calcium pills may not be tolerable so calcium capsules can be taken instead.

There are different types of calcium and they vary based on their components so consult your doctor for calcium supplement that's right for you.

About the Author:

Alyssa Devan writes about the nutritional information of the different types of calcium.

Get Fit in Your Own Home Using Home Gym Equipment

2009-04-08T01:03:00.000-07:00

By Alexis Kenne

It is not always a simple task to get fit and be in shape. This can be made harder if you lead a hectic life. You probably have employment of some sort, a few kids, and numerous other chores to do in your everyday living. A lot of people now can't find the time to go to a gym to do their workouts.

So, what are your options for staying in shape? Well, home gym fitness is one option. With the right home gym fitness equipment, you can work out at home, losing a few found and making sure you stay fit and in shape without those trips to the gym that are so hard to work into your schedule.

What is Home Gym Fitness Equipment? So, you may be wondering, what exactly is home gym fitness equipment? Well, this is a special type of equipment that you can easily purchase to have in your home. It is affordable and designed to fit in your home so that you have the option to work out without having to go to the gym.

Home fitness equipment comes in a variety of types. You have things like the Bowflex kind of machines, rowing machines, and stationary bikes, and each kind has several various options to make your selection from.

Home Fitness Equipment in Relation to Your Health It is a great healthy idea to setup home fitness equipment in your home. When you lead a busy life you often ignore working out due to it being inconvenient, which then leads to multiple problems with your health. Having a fit body is a must. It your body is not fit your risk escalates for various health problems.

When you start using your home fitness equipment to work out, you will see how easy it now is to fit your routines into your everyday routine. This will help make your body strong and healthy, keeping away certain health situations. So to make your body this strong, select the home fitness equipment that best fits your workout requirements.

Why You Should Buy Home Gym Fitness Equipment Wondering what the reasons are that you should go ahead and purchase home gym fitness equipment of your own? Well, there are many great benefits to having equipment at home for home gym fitness. First of all, you'll save time. Instead of wasting time driving to and from the gym, you'll be able to simply workout at your home.

Another benefit of purchasing your own home gym fitness equipment is that in the long run it can save you money. While it will cost you to purchase the equipment you want in the beginning, when you calculate the gas it takes to get to the gym all the time and the price of gym memberships, over time you'll actually end up saving.

Your health is vital, and don't think you have to sacrifice it due to the fact of you having a hectic life. Buying home fitness equipment allows you the chance to take charge of the fitness of your body. You will be able to get in shape and stay fit without the hassle of the having to visit the gym. So search out the best equipment for your fitness needs.

About the Author:

Alexis Kenne wrote this article. If you liked it? There are more resources on home gym fitness equipment like treadmills,exercise bikes,... visit his mutigym fitness site

4/7 Yahoo! News: Weight Loss News

2009-04-07T12:45:00.001-07:00

Leonard Rivera: Weight loss more than a fad diet (Newsday)
April 7, 2009 at 1:11 pm

The sixth profile in Dropping LBs , our biweekly feature highlighting weight-loss success stories, is Leonard Rivera, a 38-year-old lawyer and volunteer firefighter from Westbury Our sixth profile in Dropping LBs, our biweekly series highlighting weight-loss success stories is a 38-year-old lawyer and volunteer firefighter from Westbury.

How many calories are burned by asking questions? (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
April 7, 2009 at 12:51 pm

An exercise physiologist and a registered dietitian in Rochester answer readers' questions about weight loss.

Weight Gain Early In Life Leads To Physical Disabilities In Older Adults (Medical News Today)
April 7, 2009 at 10:15 am

Obese Sask. residents pay big bucks for weight loss surgery (CBC Saskatchewan)
April 7, 2009 at 9:52 am

Desperate to lose weight, some Saskatchewan residents are spending thousands of dollars on out-of-province travel and medical costs for a surgical procedure not available at home.

Study Confirms: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat (Medical News Today)
April 7, 2009 at 7:14 am

Medical researchers from Dubai reported in the April '09 edition of the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine (The Effect of The ALCAT Test Diet Therapy for Food Sensitivity in Patient's With Obesity) that patients unable to achieve goal weight loss by calorie restriction alone were significantly ai

Health news: Chinese herbs combat psoriasis, new treatment for Crohn's and a new way of monitoring foetuses (Daily Mail)
April 6, 2009 at 8:03 pm

Here we reveal the best of the rest health news stories from around the world. This week, a stick-on patch that can monitor foetal development.

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2009-04-04T15:19:00.000-07:00

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2009-04-04T15:13:00.000-07:00

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