Archive for the ‘General Health’ Category
Monday, January 17th, 2011 |
What is a “Healthy Diet”? The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that: Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
The following food choices are a dietitian’s dream foods, the cream of the crop, nutritious and delicious. The ten most healthy foods that should be in all healthy eaters kitchens, because they contain such a wealth of disease-fighting substances.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 |
Making healthy choices is the key ingredient to living a long and healthy life. To a large extent, we have control over how healthy our bodies remain throughout our lifetime.
Here is a list of 7 simple ways to stay healthy and add years to your life.
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Saturday, January 15th, 2011 |
Yes, fast food is a great caloric wasteland (we almost wrote “waistline”), but there are some gems stuck here and there among the horse turds.
We’re restricting ourselves to chains that have branches in the New York area, so “good” chains like Whataburger and In-N-Out are off limits, and so are foreign chains that peddle sublime exotica — like those Korean chicken places.
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Friday, January 14th, 2011 |
Marcus Vorwaller at the Best Tool For The Job blog has finished his series on ways to improve the quality of your life.
The titles themselves give you enough to think about.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 |
The Fibroid Treatment Collective (FTC) offers “Top 10 Things Women Should Know About Fibroids.” Fibroid tumors are benign (non-cancerous) growths that appear on the muscular wall of the uterus. They range in size from microscopic to masses that fill the entire abdominal cavity, in some cases, as large as a five month pregnancy.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 |
Your mouth is a window to your body’s health. The state of your dental health can offer lots of clues about your overall health. Dental health is very important and it most certainly has an impact on your overall health.
Continue reading “5 Health Connections Between Dental Diseases and Overall Health” »
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 |
Keep your digestive system happy. When the digestive system is healthy it is able to breakdown and access nutrients from the foods you eat, it is better able to get rid of toxicity, and process “bad” bugs such as bacteria & viruses
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 |
Fall is right around the corner and allergens are in full force! Pollen, ragweed, and mold are still taking their toll on allergy sufferers. These are harmless substances for most; but for some they take the enjoyment out of Fall.
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, roughly 20% of Americans suffer from allergies and another 20% suffer from hypersensitivities to food, environmental substances, or stimuli.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 |
Even if you think you know everything there is to know about cholesterol, there may be a few more surprises in store. Check out these common myths about high cholesterol; find out who’s most likely to have it, what types of food can cause it, and why—sometimes—cholesterol isn’t a bad word.
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 |
Sauna or sweat baths have been around for ages. But recently, it has been quite popular for its relaxing and soothing effects. Sauna baths can be a very healthy alternative to those who are looking into a spending a releasing afternoon. Here are some benefits you can get out of a sauna session.
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 |
People go to music concerts for many reasons. Some people watch concerts to support their favorite music idols, others go to concerts to have fun with friends, while others watch concerts to enjoy music. But for whatever reason it is, many studies show that going to concerts is actually good for your health.
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