Diet and Nutrition

In Ayurveda, the traditional Indian herbal medicinal practice, turmeric is used to warm and strengthen the body. It is a powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal that helps improve digestion, eliminate worms, cleanse the gallbladder and liver, purify the blood and relieve…
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Approximately 85 percent of women who menstruate experience at least one PMS symptom, explains the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Some of these women will experience PMS so severe that it will interfere with their ability to function at…
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Although it is best known as a spice, turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for various maladies. It’s most well-known use is as the key flavoring in Indian curry dishes, and…
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Overview Cheeseburger soup is more like a hearty, cheesy stick-to-your-ribs chili than a soup. Though traditionally rich and high in fat, this soup is a good source of several nutrients essential for human health. Easy recipe modifications can turn this…
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Deciding to lose weight is a decision that can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and a slew of other potentially deadly diseases. Many people are confused about how to get started losing weight, but…
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Being overweight increases the risk for several medical conditions, and maintaining a healthy weight is extremely important to decrease these risks. Losing weight should be a gradual process, according to “Nutrition and Diet Therapy” by Ruth A. Ross, with no…
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Kelp meal is dried, powdered brown kelp, an algae that grows in clear, cool, shallow waters of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Baltic and North Seas. Kelp contains abundant micronutrients derived from the sea. Modern agricultural methods…
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Overview You might think that all it takes to build muscle mass is hitting the gym as much as possible but this isn’t the case. An improper diet will negate your efforts in the gym, but a good one will…
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Natural Balance began business in 1983. The laboratories are based in Utah and the company markets health supplements. With many formula blends, Natural Balance also markets some single herb supplements. It is a member of the Nutraceutical Family of Brands….
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Overview Fifty percent of Americans have too much fat padding their middle, says Rachel Whitmer, a researcher at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, in a 2008 USA Today article. Achieving a flat stomach is the goal of…
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In the quest to get a toned, taut stomach you may have purchased countless contraptions, vibrating belts, exercise DVDs, books. But what these clever marketing campaigns never told you is “spot” reducing doesn’t work. Eating a low-fat diet and following…
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Overview Sculpting your body just the way you want can be a delicate and complicated process that takes a consistent and concentrated effort. While the location of body fat reduction or storage can be largely genetically determined, gaining weight in…
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Depression is a disorder characterized by moods, such as sadness, purposelessness and frustration that interfere with a person’s ability to function. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), depression affects over 18 million Americans annually. Typical treatment involves…
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Many protein bars on the market taste delicious, but you may wonder if they are actually good for you. Manufacturers often use artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup and other additives that you may want to avoid. However, there are…
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Overview For years, athletes have used carb cycling diets for competition preparation. Varying carbohydrate consumption in your diet can improve insulin sensitivity, enhance glucose uptake by the muscles, provide alternating calorie intakes to break through weight-loss plateaus or maintain a…
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Overview Probiotics are microscopic living organisms that resemble those naturally found in the human digestive system. The gastrointestinal tract contains both good and bad bacteria. Probiotics are considered good, or helpful, bacteria that keep the immune system functioning properly and…
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The difficulty in making weight for a wrestling tournament is directly related to the amount of time you have before the weigh-in. Dropping a few pounds one month out from a match can be accomplished with minor modifications to diet…
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Glucose is a monosaccharide found in many foods, particularly starches and grains. It is a type of sugar that the body needs to break down into energy. Glucose is a safe nutrient that is one of many types of saccharadies,…
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Your body stores fat in the abdominal region due to heredity, hormonal changes and lifestyle habits. While just as unsightly as fat stored on other areas of the body, the visceral fat stored in the abdomen poses a much greater…
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You can increase your endurance with consistent use of simple, efficient exercises. Some choices such as swimming and running will offer a muscular challenge that heightens the overall conditioning while providing endurance benefits. When training to increase your endurance, be…
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If you are a competitive wrestler and you are at the lower end of a particular weight class, you may want to lose a few pounds to qualify for the next-lower weight class. Work with your coach and a nutritionist…
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Overview Grape seed extract purportedly has a wide variety of health benefits. This dietary supplement may appeal to women because of its use to treat varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency and edema. However, getting the bottom line on the benefits…
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The lemon detox diet is a cleansing diet formally known as the Master Cleanse. The Master Cleanse diet removes toxins and other harmful material from the body through ingestion of a lemonade mixture which cleanses the digestive tract through bowel…
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Each January, gyms and health clubs swell as legions of new members arrive, motivated by New Year’s resolutions. And while some may become long-term fitness enthusiasts, many get discouraged by the lack of results. Often, this occurs because the fitness…
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Overview The premise of the Atkins diet is that you should eat more high-fat and high-protein foods and fewer high-carbohydrate foods because carbohydrates cause your blood sugar to rise and excess blood sugar is converted into body fat. The late…
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1. Nutrition Labels Are Your Friend Nutrition labels are going to give you an idea if the food is nutrient rich and low in calories—hallmarks of foods that elevate metabolism. When reading the nutrition label on the back of a…
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1. Good Ol’ Pencil and Paper Knowing your body mass index is a great way to track your health. If you like to do things the old fashion way, then this method to assess body mass index (BMI) is for…
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Having excess pounds on your body can not only cause you to feel self-conscious, but it can also raise your risk for multiple health problems. According to the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, being obese can raise your…
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Overview Siberian ginseng, also known as Eleutherococcus senticosus or eleuthero, is a plant used in traditional medicine in Russia and China. Its roots contain chemical compounds called eleutherosides, which appear to increase the effectiveness of your immune system. Potential uses…
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There are so many weight loss programs from which to choose that prospective dieters often wonder whether there is one that really works. The answer depends on the individual because everyone has a different metabolism and different weight loss goals….
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