November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There are many variations of drinks used to help detox the body. Lemon is one of the most common ingredients used in a detox drink because it is a blood purifier that can also help the body to release…
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Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women according to the American Cancer Society, is the most preventable cancer since 8 out of 10 cases occur in people who smoke tobacco products. The symptoms of…
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Exercise has several benefits, including weight loss, better sleep, improved mood and self esteem, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and a decreased risk for developing chronic conditions, such asosteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Remember, though,…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Body fat testing, sometimes called body composition testing, is an important measurement in fitness. Body fat testing estimates what percentage of body weight is represented by fat versus lean body (muscles, bones and organs). Through body fat testing, a fitness…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Plating and Pre-planning Meals on the Body for Life Plan should follow some simple guidelines. You should make up your plate of a lean protein, complex carbohydrates, some vegetables and some essential fats. Following this composition for each meal…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight gain in the chest is sometimes referred to as “man boobs,” but it’s no laughing matter to men with this surplus of adiposity. To reduce chest fat, you need to make some dietary adjustments while burning calories and…
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Children should pursue physical activity. It provides health benefits, helps expand their social networks and can help them develop healthy exercise habits that can be carried into adulthood, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fitness activities for youths should…
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November 24, 2013 Mental Health
CPAP Machine A CPAP machine, or continuous positive airway pressure machine, is used to treat sleep apnea, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Sleep apnea is a condition in which the airway of a sleeping patient is…
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November 24, 2013 Mental Health
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, up to 10 million females and 1 million males are suffering from the eating disorders bulimia or anorexia. While it is not entirely clear what causes some people to develop these eating disorders,…
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1. Let Someone Know Someone should know your plans when you decide to hike alone. Hikers should leave information including the area, route and duration of the hike with a friend or family member. Stick to the shared plan so…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Dr. James Balch, M. D.; and Dr. Mark Stengler, N. D. have a natural health care clinic in southern California where they utilize their weight loss program for patients. According to them, the key to weight loss is eating the…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Designate a Vegetable Cutting Board Most people fail to sanitize cutting boards between uses, which means bacteria like salmonella may transfer from the cutting board onto vegetables. If you plan to cook the vegetables, the heat kills bacteria, but…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail is a herb that comes from the plant that grows in moist areas in Europe, Asia and North America. It is a reed type plant that has green shoots. The shoots can be used fresh or dried as an…
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Overview The Federal Trade Commission advises consumers that having too many inquiries on your credit report can negatively impact your credit score. Lenders tend to think that you are desperate to find someone who will approve you for credit if…
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Pull-ups, performed with an overhand grip, are an upper body body-weight exercise that challenges your biceps at the front of your upper arm and your latisimus dorsi muscles of your back. Pull-ups also put significant stress on the muscles between…
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One of the most important parts of soccer not having to do with ball skills is sprinting. No matter the situation, running is a big part of the game. A soccer field is 100 feet long by 60 feet wide….
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If you have a weight loss or weight management goal, you have several choices for diet and nutrition. The Atkins diet was designed from research on weight loss and weight management. To achieve the best results, Atkins recommends becoming…
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Cricket is a sport that is, in many ways, similar to American baseball. Two teams compete against each other, in an outdoor field, both in an attempt to score more “runs” than the other. However, each one maintains a field…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is a common skin problem that affects about 17 million Americans, according to the Nemours hospital network. It is a bane of teenagers, but many adults get it too. Most people refer to just about any type of…
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The gluteus maximus, medius and minumus comprise the gluteal muscles, which extend the hip and abduct or move the leg away from the body’s center. Extensive sitting tightens the hip flexors and causes muscle imbalances that weaken the large, potentially…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Chinese green tea, like other Asian teas, is the product of the plant Camellia sinensis. However, unlike other teas, green tea in production is gently steamed, maintaining its antioxidant properties. Epigallocatechin gallate is the main polyphenol in green tea and…
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Vertical jump height is one of the key measurements in determining how athletic someone is. It is a sign of power, explosiveness and even sprinting speed. Fortunately vertical jump height can be improved. Technique can help improve vertical jump height….
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Calendula cream is made from the fresh or dried petals of the calendula plant. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), a typical preparation of 100 g of calendula cream contains between 2 and 5 g of calendula….
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The most common form of massage in the Western world is Swedish massage. This is a full body massage using oil or cream to move the hands smoothly over the skin. This technique is intended to promote relaxation, increase the…
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While the statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, Danny Vierra, the program director of the Bella Vita Lifestyle Education Center in California and developer of Almighty Cleanse claims the product helps to regulate the digestive…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview There’s a reason the brown spots that sometimes appear on your upper lip are nicknamed age spots–they usually make their appearance around the time your first wrinkles start to show up, and they may be caused by some of…
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With obesity a growing epidemic among youngsters, it’s more important than ever to get kids up and moving. But kids are no different than adults when it comes to exercise. If you don’t keep things fun, they will soon lose…
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The general consensus decades ago was that baseball players looked like Babe Ruth: fat, large and a beer belly to go along with it. However, as the years go on, the times change. Baseball players now extremely athletic and very…
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Rugby is one of the most strenuous and grueling sports in the world. Players are consistently trying to avoid getting tackled, tackle others, and are often slammed to the ground like they are crash dummies. Because of the physical nature…
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Overview Push-ups strengthen your chest and arms, using only your body weight for resistance. This makes them the ideal chest exercise do do at home, at work or even outside, when no other equipment may be available. Start doing push-ups…
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