Diet and Nutrition

Overview Positive thinking is the art of replacing your mind’s negative thoughts and images with positive ones. The purpose is not to deny unpleasant realities but to find more constructive ways to deal with them. Positive thinking exercises enhance the…
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Overview Southern California offers a variety of activities. Best of all, many activities are free. Some outdoor activities are seasonal, though Southern California generally has warm and mild weather year-round. There is no need to spend a bunch of money…
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Overview Southern California is one of the most expensive vacation spots in the United States, but do not let this hold you back on your trip. Across San Diego are many affordable activities and attractions to get you outside and…
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Overview Whether you’re a Chicago resident looking for something new to do, or a visitor experiencing Chicago on the cheap, the Windy City offers many free activities. Families on vacation, couples on romantic dates and urban explorers don’t even have…
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Overview San Diego is alive in December with one-of-a-kind concerts, festivals and tours celebrating Santa’s arrival in this beautiful, health-conscious Southern California town. From Balboa Park to La Jolla, the culture is rich in old-fashioned tradition where the entire family…
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Organic apple cider vinegar begins with the juice of organic apples, those which have not been treated with pesticides or herbicides. Adding yeast ferments the natural fruit sugars and any added sugar into alcohol. During a second fermentation, acid-forming bacteria…
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Determining which bars are best for weight loss requires identifying the nutritional protocols of your individual diet program. For example, low-carb dieters would choose a different bar than someone on a low-fat or moderate-carb diet. You must take into consideration…
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The fastest weight loss solutions are not always the best long-term choices. Diet and exercise are the best variables to adjust for fast weight loss. Experienced trainees can easily adopt a more extreme training protocol, however, beginners should slowly work…
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Overview Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States. If you want to increase your chance of staying alive, you should take time to consider what it takes to maintain a healthy heart. Women as well as…
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Overview Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms that have varying degrees of biological activity. One form, alpha-tocopherol, is the most active in humans. Vitamin E has many important roles in the human body and, in its natural…
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Positive thinking, or optimism, is the habit of expecting future success. An optimist sees his problems as temporary and their causes as confined to certain circumstances or contexts. American country music singer Jimmy Dean, referring to himself, said that “I…
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Problems with sleep are not new. While the prevalence of sleep disturbances may be caused by high-stress lifestyles, late-night TV and early-morning alarms, available remedies provide a promising option for sleep-starved individuals. Herbs and amino acids are gentle but effective…
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People may experience joint cartilage breakdown as they advance in age from conditions such as osteoarthritis. Vitamins can boost the healing and repair of cartilage in order to decrease pain and increase the functionality of joints. The best vitamin to…
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Japanese features an abundance of vegetables and starches, says Victoria Wise, author of “The Vegetarian Table: Japan.” The strong presence of Buddhism and Taoism traditions make vegetarian cooking an important part of Japanese cuisine, according to the Vegetarian Recipes and…
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Overview Around 68 percent of Americans were overweight or obese in 2007/2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Determination of overweight or obesity is generally made through an assessment of body mass index (BMI), which compares weight…
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Insomnia affects roughly one in three adults, according to Mayo Clinic. While some sufferers have difficulty falling asleep, others experience restful sleep or frequent awakening. Herbal sleep aids may help to enable restful sleep with fewer side effects than their…
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed when unfinished projects await and deadlines loom nearby. By setting goals and working to achieve them, day by day and step by step, daunting tasks appear far less monstrous. Believe in personal abilities and ignite…
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Overview You can live longer, but can you live healthier? Obesity is known to increase the risk of sickness and death. Metabolism and activity levels slow down with age, so fewer calories are needed. Recent studies have looked at the…
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Overview When it comes to selecting your dietary supplements to improve your health, it’s important to know that you’re not just emptying your pocketbook. Grape seed extract is attached to a variety of popular uses. Women may have heard that…
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Positive thinking may not only make you feel happier, it may make you healthier. People who have an optimistic outlook tend to live longer and enjoy a higher quality of life, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you have a…
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Overview Blueberries make an excellent addition to your weight-loss program, and they are widely available. Blueberries grow in wooded and mountain environments, although you might encounter a “pick your own” blueberry farm almost anywhere. You can find commercially grown fresh…
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For more than two millennia, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have recognized the medicinal properties of Panax ginseng. Now, western medical researchers are beginning to confirm that the root powder extracted from this Asian plant may address a number of…
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Horsetail may seem like little more than a roadside weed, but compounds in this plant appear to support the health of several systems in the body. The ancient Greeks and Romans used it to treat wounds and kidneys disorders, but…
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Overview The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) use specific guidelines to determine whether or not a child is within a healthy weight range. According to the CDC and AAP, a child’s height and…
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There’s no real secret to gaining weight–you need to consume more calories than you expend in order to move the scale. But if you’re extremely active or just have a fast metabolism, putting on weight can be difficult. If your…
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Overview Morbid obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher and is associated with high risk for cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases. Exercise can decrease health risks and help with weight loss, yet people…
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Overview Throughout your exercise program, you will experience increases and decreases in your heart rate. The cardiovascular system pumps blood through the body carrying oxygen to the tissues and removing metabolic waste. As your fitness level improves, so will your…
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Yerba mate, a traditional South American tea, is widely touted in the United States as a healthier alternative to coffee and stimulant drinks. It contains caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, stimulant substances found in coffee and tea. In addition, yerba mate…
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Finding time to exercise is often a difficult task. Focusing on workouts that burn a higher amount of calories per hour allows you to get more out of the time you have set aside for staying fit or becoming fit….
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Overview Not everyone who is committed to a weight loss workout regimen will have the resources or access to join a gym or to purchase high-tech workout equipment. Fortunately, while gyms and equipment are effective, you can create your own…
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