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Published: December 23, 2008
Looking to improve your overall health? Then the Mediterranean Diet may be for you! Based on the traditional eating practices of people living in countries around the Mediterranean Sea (Greece in particular), the diet includes high amounts of fiber, low amounts of fat, a small amount of trans fats, and moderate consumption of alcohol.
Published: December 22, 2008
Certainly by now you’ve heard the buzz about the new “HPV Vaccine” or perhaps you've seen the television commercial campaign "I Want to be One Less." This vaccine was created to help prevent the spread of HPV and the health conditions it can cause. But how much is really known about this new vaccine? And is it safe? Recent reports indicate it might be doing more harm than good in some cases. Read on to find out why there are rising concerns over the HPV Vaccine.
Published: December 22, 2008
If you’ve ever had your ears clogged with wax, then you understand that it can be annoying and even painful at times. You might even feel like you are suffocating because your ears are so plugged that you cannot hear a thing. But there is a natural solution available; one that dates back to the Ancient Egyptians called ear candling. Let’s take a closer look at this safe, effective way to open up your ears.
Published: December 22, 2008
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. But studies over the years have shown that by eating the right foods, you can control the severity and frequency of gout attacks and manage the condition more effectively. Some foods have even been found to trigger an onslaught of gout. Here we discuss which foods to avoid and which ones to include in your diet to minimize the impact of the condition.
Published: December 22, 2008
Do you spend hours driving to work? Whether your job is many miles away, or you live in a Metropolitan area where even 10 miles can take an hour or more, you know that commuting isn’t always fun. Not only that, but riding around all day is hard on the system, and when it’s time to eat, stopping to cook or heat something up is out of the question. But eating on the run during your busy shift doesn’t need to spell disaster for your health and your waistline. Keep reading for some advice to keep your energy up and those extra pounds off.
Published: December 22, 2008
If you follow a radical fad diet, you can drop those excess pounds quickly. But what happens when you start eating “normally” again? For most people, a return to a regular diet means that the weight will creep back on—and more often than not, you’ll put on even more weight in the process. Keep reading for six sure-fire tips for successful weight maintenance.
Published: December 19, 2008
It can be difficult to stick to an exercise plan, and can feel downright impossible when you’re bored. How can you achieve your fitness goals when you’re tired of doing the same thing, over and over?
Published: December 18, 2008
A majority of people will experience joint discomfort at some point in their lives, and you may be one of them. Arthritis is perhaps the most common cause of joint pain, but not the only one. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to both prevent and treat joint-related aches and pains. Keep reading to learn the difference between Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Bursitis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis and how to find relief for each.
Published: December 18, 2008
Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and restricted movement of the body joints. It has several forms, but the most common of the forms is osteoarthritis. This form of the disease affects over 20 million people in the U.S. and occurs everywhere in the world.
Published: December 18, 2008
The Story of Gluten Intolerance...
