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Published: December 04, 2008
Are you looking to shed some weight, and tone up at the same time? Perhaps you’ve always yearned for a flat stomach or six-pack abs. Well, the Abs Diet may be just what you’re looking for. The Abs Diet, formulated by David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men’s Health Magazine, is a complete package of healthy eating plans and fitness regimes. Let’s take a closer look at this effective weight loss approach . . .
Published: December 04, 2008
Dieters beware: alcoholic beverages can seriously spoil your efforts. Like it or not, alcohol contains calories. And with invitations to various holiday parties starting to flood your mailbox, it’s important to consider how a few cocktails can significantly add to the numbers on your scale. But, you don’t have to give up your drink of choice completely. Keep reading for tips on how to choose wisely when it comes to happy hour, as well as tricks to avoid the negative effects (on your head and your waistline) of one too many.
Published: December 03, 2008
Aging well is possible. Recent scientific evidence demonstrates that lifestyle adjustments can ensure health through all ages.
Published: December 03, 2008
Is your child a picky eater? If so, you may be having a hard time getting him or her to eat foods that are good for a growing body. Many kids get into food ruts from time to time—blame their developing taste buds, or attribute that finickiness to a phase that they’ll (hopefully!) grow out of.
Published: December 02, 2008
The medicinal qualities of pineapple are recognized in many traditions in South America, China and Southeast Asia. These qualities are attributed to bromelain, a 95%-mixture of proteases. Medicinal qualities include anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, fibrinolytic and anti-cancer functions. Existing evidence derived from clinical observations as well as from mouse- and cell-based models suggests that bromelain acts systemically, affecting multiple cellular and molecular targets. For the past years an ample of studies has been performed demonstrating that bromelain has the capacity to modulate the pathways playing important roles in malignancy establishment and progression. It is now possible suggest that anti-cancer activity of bromelain consists in the direct impact on cancer cells and their microenvironment, as well as in the modulation of immune, inflammatory and haemostatic systems.
Published: December 02, 2008
There are more weight-loss diets out on the market than ever before, and if you’re trying to narrow down the possibilities, you may quickly find yourself feeling overwhelmed and confused. Before you give up and grab the first diet book on the shelf, ask yourself these questions to increase your chances of succeeding.
Published: December 01, 2008
The word “antioxidant” is certainly a buzz word these days when it comes to your health and the fight against aging. But how exactly do antioxidants work to improve your health and ward off the effects of time? And are some antioxidants more effective than others? One way to determine antioxidant value is through an ORAC score. Keep reading to learn more about the ORAC score, and why it’s so important.
Published: December 01, 2008
Can green tea actually prevent diabetes? Studies show, this could be the case. Read on to find out more on the powers of green tea for diabetes.
Published: December 01, 2008
Once thought to be a “foreign” disease affecting under-developed African nations, AIDS has been elevated to near-epidemic status in the United States. In fact the CDC estimates that approximately 1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV or AIDS, and a fourth of those don’t even know they are infected. How much do you know about HIV and AIDS? Could you be at risk? And is there a cure on the horizon? December 1st is World AIDS Day, keep reading to learn more about this deadly disease.
Published: December 01, 2008
Keep the bad cholesterol at bay and the good cholesterol where it belongs through these natural alternatives to the harmful prescription medications.
