Diet and Nutrition

It’s natural to want to lose weight quickly. If you make dramatic changes in your lifestyle and diet, you will be able to drop pounds rapidly. However, consider pacing your weight loss at one to two pounds per week, a…
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1. Vitamin B6 May Improve Female Fertility Using vitamin B6 supplements to help improve female fertility is growing in popularity. Vitamin B6 is thought to lengthen the luteal phase of a woman’s reproductive cycle. The luteal phase is the period…
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Ethanol is a renewable fuel source that serves as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum or diesel fuel. Manufacturers make ethanol from organic materials called biomass, which include corn, sugar cane, grasses and cellulose wood fibers. According to the American Council…
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Overview Years ago, children and adults in America had only one choice of milk: cow’s milk. Cow’s milk comes in whole milk, 2 percent reduced fat milk, 1 percent low fat milk and fat free, or skim milk, yet people…
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Extracted from the leaves of the Australian plant known as melaleuca alternifolia, tea tree oil is a clear, potent liquid which is typically sold in small glass bottles in your local herb shop or health food store. It has a…
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The difference between behavior modification programs and simply changing a behavior revolves around techniques of stimulus, response and reward that characterize formal behavior modification. Behavior modification began in academia in the 1950s led by Harvard professor B. F. Skinner. Researchers…
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Overview According to the American Heart Association (AHA), fruits, vegetables and other plant-based proteins provide many of the nutrients your body needs to function. Many dieters already include fruits and vegetables in their diet as a quick replacement for sugar…
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Overview Positive thinking can be simple optimism about the future. You can go through periods of feeling happier with your situation or more upset, although your actual conditions may remain unchanged. Noting the tone of your emotion can help break…
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Senna has been used as a cleansing herb and as a laxative for hundreds of years. Senna leaves contain sennosides, which are types of hydroxyanthracene glycosides that stimulate the colon and provide laxative effects. Senna is most commonly used as…
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Overview Many people ring in the New Year with a hangover and a resolution to improve their lives by eliminating what they feel is bad or damaging. For those living in Orange County, an area in Southern California filled with…
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Overview Chicago, Illinois, offers couples interested in romance many ways to enhance their relationship and enjoy the city. The city has many romantic date options suitable for all types of couples–whether young, old, on a first date, or on a…
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Saw palmetto is extracted from the fruit of the Serenoa repens plant and has long been used by Native Americans as a health tonic and antiseptic. In more recent times, it’s become popular to treat enlargement of the prostate with…
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Overview Healthful breads and cereals have existed since the earliest days of grain harvesting. However, modern consumers should remember to emphasize the “healthful” part by choosing whole grains and whole-grain flours rather than highly processed refined ones. Whole grains are…
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Overview If you’re the type who doesn’t shy away from a bit of outdoor activity when the weather starts becoming colder, then taking the time to get out and enjoy Chicago this October may be an option for you. This…
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Overview Creatinine is included in most routine lab work because it is the most reliable indicator of kidney health. Kidney patients should know what creatinine is, how it is measured and what their creatinine values mean. Many patients find it…
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Children need a balanced diet that includes a variety of healthy fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains, reports Kids Health. There are many nutritious options to feed children that can boost overall health and well-being. Kids Health goes on to…
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The digestive tract consists of a series of hollow organs that function to break down large food particles into small molecules absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy. The organs of the digestive tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach,…
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends limiting consumption of discretionary calories in the form of added saturated fats, alcohol and added sugars to eight to 20 percent of total calories per day based on factors such as age,…
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Friendly bacteria, also called probiotics, live in some foods and the digestive system and influence body functions. Some relieve lactose intolerance. Some enhance the immune system by protecting against other bacteria that cause disease. Others protect against cancers in the…
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Young babies can either be fed with breast milk or formula. Dr. Bill Sears, pediatrician and associate clinical professor of pediatrics, states that breast milk is more nutritious than formula because it has antibodies and hormones which boost the baby’s…
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Overview Many aspects of managing type 2 diabetes involve weight management, as most people who have the disease are overweight or obese. According to Medline Plus, a moderate weight loss of even 10 pounds can lead to better glucose control…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic and incurable condition that involves symptoms such as widespread pain and severe fatigue. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that people with fibromyalgia also deal with a host of other symptoms, including digestion problems,…
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Nails, located on the top of the toes and fingers, are made up of a protein known as keratin and are similar to animal claws. A lack of vitamins can cause the nails too turn a yellow color and make…
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Overview Creatinine forms as a waste product when the body metabolizes the proteins from the foods you eat. The body breaks protein down into creatine and then turns the creatine into creatinine. Decreased creatinine levels do not occur as often…
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Overview Protein powder is a powdery substance used to make protein shakes on the go. It can be made of whey, casein, soy, egg or even pea protein. It comes in many different flavors, including chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, and…
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The dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, better known as turmeric, is prized for its brilliant yellow color and slightly bitter flavor similar to a combination of ginger and pepper. Turmeric colors and flavors many rice dishes, pickles, relishes…
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Overview In Western cultures, the idea that thoughts can influence the body or that healing can come from thinking happy thoughts was considered ridiculous until a few decades ago. Recently, however, the idea of a mind-body connection has been gaining…
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Overview Bicycling and running are two of the best exercises for losing weight, according to two extensive studies on burning calories. However, losing weight through any exercise is very difficult for three reasons. First, you need to burn 3,500 calories…
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Small changes to your current lifestyle are the most accessible and achievable way to lose a sustainable amount of weight. Changing your whole routine straight away is overwhelming, and you may be setting yourself up for a fall. It’s better…
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These days, you can find a wealth of information on the Internet. And while going online itself won’t make you lose weight, there are a number of different resources on the web to help kick start and maintain your weight-loss…
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