Archive for the ‘Health’

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    Foods that can help me lose weight
    Most people know that in order to lose weight you have to eat less calories than your body expends in a day. We all need to eat proper foods and enough food to keep you healthy. The key is to eat food with less calories but high nutritional value. 1) You need to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. The key is to get at least least five portions a day. Fruits and vegetables...
    by Kim Lean at December 20th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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    How Much Should I Weigh for my Age and Height?
    Here is a really good chart that we found in our search. Weight Ranges For Adults (in pounds) Height Ft/In In Minimum for adults (BMI = 20) Maximum for adults (BMI = 25) 4′8″ 56″ 89 112 4′9″ 57″ 92 116 4′10″ 58″ 96 120 4′11″ 59″ 99 124 5′0″ 60″ 102 128 5′1″ 61″ 106 132 5′2″ 62″ 109 137 5′3″ 63″ 113 141 5′4″ 64″ 117 146 5′5″ 65″ 120 150 5′6″ 66″ 124 155 5′7″ 67″ 128 160 5′8″ 68″ 132 164 5′9″ 69″ 135 169 5′10″ 70″ 139 174 5′11″ 71″ 143 179 6′0″ 72″ 147 184 6′1″ 73″ 152 189 6′2″ 74″ 156 195 6′3″ 75″ 160 200 6′4″ 76″ 164 205 6′5″ 77″ 169 211 6′6″ 78″ 173 216 6′7″ 79″ 178 222 Weight...
    by Kim Lean at December 13th, 2009 at 08:12 pm
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    What is a good heart healthy diet
    The foods below are recommended for people with heart failure because these foods are typically low in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol. Learn to read food labels to help you choose heart-healthier foods when you shop. Fruits Fresh: canned or frozen Vegetables Fresh or frozen (avoid sauce or flavor pouches, which add salt and fat). Canned is OK if unsalted or rinsed Meats,...
    by Kim Lean at December 6th, 2009 at 12:12 am
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    Are You Lactose Intolerant?
    Do you like milk but suspect milk doesn’t like you? You may be lactose intolerant, though not allergic to milk. The good news, you may not have to write milk off forever. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk and other dairy products. During digestion, an intestinal enzyme called lactase breaks down lactose into smaller, more easily digested sugars. People who are...
    by Kim Lean at December 2nd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
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    Symptoms of fingernails with vitamin deficiency
    Nail abnormalities are problems with the color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails. Vertical ridges on the nail can indicate disorders as simple as iron deficiency, poor absorption of vitamins and nutrients, overall poor health or they could indicate something as serious as kidney trouble. These vertical ridges, as well as bumpy nails, can also...
    by Navee Rae at December 1st, 2009 at 05:12 pm
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    Shop Til You Drop…the Pounds
    We found a great article from the American Dietetic Association. “For many people, finding the best post-Thanksgiving deals and checking off Christmas lists is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and football. Keep in mind you can check off more than just your Christmas lists while walking through the stores. Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity per...
    by Navee Rae at November 29th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
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    What is the quickest way to lose weight?
    It’s not good to just lose weight fast. It’s also important to try and lose it in a safe, healthy manner. According to Michael Dansinger, MD, the medical doctor for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, “In theory, one could drop as much as 20 pounds in a week following a very ambitious eating and exercise plan, devoting more than seven hours per week to rigorous...
    by Navee Rae at November 29th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
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    Nutrition Basics for newbies
    This article is focused on the basics of nutrition for those who embarking on a fitness/weight training program. Today I’ll talk about the three primary sources of calories for human beings. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein is of the utmost importance for those trying to improve their bodies. The eating plan for a person trying to improve their physique...
    by Kim Lean at November 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am
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    Vitamin D side effects
    According the the National Institutes of Health The side effects of Vitamin D are: Vitamin D is generally well tolerated in recommended “Adequate Intake (AI)” doses. One study found a greater likelihood of daytime sleepiness for patients given vitamin D analogues. Vitamin D toxicity can result from regular excess intake of this vitamin, and may lead to hypercalcemia...
    by Kim Lean at November 26th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
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    3 Ways Music Can Help You To Lose Weight
    Music is the key to the soul. It can lift you up and put a smile on your face or alternatively it can bring you down and reduce you to tears. Music is powerful and fortunately you can use it to help with your weight loss. The interesting thing about music is that the same track or song can induce different emotions in different people. If you met the love of your life...
    by Kim Lean at November 25th, 2009 at 07:11 pm
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