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2005-07-29T16:12:00.000-07:00

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Understanding your Weight: Calories

2005-06-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

A pound of fat represents approximately 3500 calories of stored energy. In order to lose a pound of fat, you have to use 3500 more calories than you consume.

Although this seems like a simple formula remember that your body is a thinking organism designed to protect itself. If you were to try to reduce your intake by the entire 3500 calories in one day, your body would register some type of alarm and think that there is a state of emergency. Immediately your metabolism would slow down and no weight loss would be achieved.

It's better to spread your calorie reduction out over a period of a week, so that you aim to reduce your caloric intake by 3500 to 7000 calories per week, resulting in weight loss of one to two pounds per week. It's generally not recommended to try to lose more than two pounds in a week. Attempting to do so may cause health risks, and on top of this you're unlikely to be successful.

In the example of attempting to lose two pounds per week, you can use a basic method of calorie counting to help you accomplish your goal. To do so, you need to figure out how many calories a person of your age, sex, and weight usually needs in a day, subtract 500 from that amount, and follow a diet that provides you with that many calories. For example, if you would ordinarily need 3000 calories in a day, you would follow a 2500-calorie a day diet.

Next, figure out how much exercise a person of your weight would need to do to burn 500 calories per day, and engage in an exercise plan that will help you achieve your goal.

The result is simple: 500 fewer calories consumed and 500 more calories expended equals a 1000 calorie per day deficit, which over the course of a week, adds up to 7000 calories, or two pounds.

Although individual results may vary, the bottom line is if your body is consuming fewer calories than it's expending, then weight will be lost.

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Obesity and Anorexia Nervosa

2005-06-29T19:32:00.000-07:00

On the opposite side of binge eating is anorexia nervosa. It affects around 1 to 2 percent of the female population.

Anorexia is characterized by self-starvation and obsession with food, weight and appearance, weight loss of 15% or more below the normal body weight and an intense fear of being fat. Many anorexics look emaciated, but are convinced they are fat.

Because anorexics literally starve themselves, their bodies are severely depleted of nutrients. As a result, they develop muscular atrophy, dehydration, low blood pressure and brain and organ damage to name a few.

As many as 10 percent of anorexics die. Most anorexics deny they have a problem until the problem gets so bad that they have to be hospitalized. Because anorexia is so life-threatening, the first stage of treatment is getting body weight back to normal. Once this is on track, therapy and medications are used.

Eating disorders are serious disorders and should not be taken lightly. If you suspect you have one or think someone you love does, please seek help. It could be a matter of life and death.

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Obesity and Bulimia Nervosa

2005-06-28T19:28:00.000-07:00

Binge eating is also present in another eating disorder, bulimia nervosa.

It is estimated that 1.1 to 4.2 percent of females will have bulimia nervosa in their lifetime. Bulimics are caught in a binge/purge cycle. They binge eat, usually in secret, then purge to get rid of the calories just eaten. Purging may involve either self-induced vomiting after eating or using laxatives, diuretics or enemas.

People with bulimia may also exercise intensely for long periods of time in attempt to burn off the extra calories taken in during binge eating, or they may go for long periods of time without eating. Many bulimics do a combination or all of these things.

Bulimia affects more women than men and more young women in their teens and twenties than older women. These women are usually obsessed with their weight and truly believe that they are overweight even though most have a normal body weight. It can cause a number of serious health effects, including anemia, dehydration, heart problems, ruptured esophagus, stomach ulcers and even death.

Like binge eating disorder, bulimia is treated with therapy and medications.

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Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder

2005-06-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

Obesity itself is not an eating disorder, but people who are obese or who fear becoming obese may develop one.

Binge Eating Disorder - The most common eating disorder is binge eating disorder. Approximately 4 million Americans have this disorder. Binge eating disorder is more than just occasionally overeating. It is characterized by eating uncontrollably, quickly eating an unusually large amount of food at one sitting, even when the person is not hungry, and eating in secret because the person is embarrassed about the amount of food he/she eats.

More women than men have binge eating disorder, and most of the people who have it are overweight or obese. Binge eaters eat mostly sugar and fat, and as a result, they may be lacking certain vitamins and nutrients. Many of them are also depressed. Treatments for this disorder include therapy and medications such as antidepressants.

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Are you obese or just overweight?

2005-06-25T20:22:00.000-07:00

Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 million people in the United States, and women are especially affected. Over one-third of women between the ages of 20 and 74 are obese, the majority of them being African American or Mexican American. With more and more pre-packaged food and less and less activity, the number of obese people in America has steadily increased since the 1960's.

But what is obesity? Many people think obesity means that a person is overweight, but that's not exactly true. An overweight person has a surplus amount of weight that includes muscle, bone, fat, and water. An obese person has a surplus of body fat. Most health professionals concur that a man is obese if he has over 25 percent body fat, and a woman is obese if she has over 30 percent. Women physiologically have more body fat than men, so that why there's a difference in percentage.

It is difficult to determine the exact percentage of body fat a person has, but estimates can be made in a number of ways. First, using a tweezer-like tool called a caliper, you can measure the thickness of skin folds on different points of your body and compare the results with standardized numbers. You can also use a small device that sends a harmless electrical current through your body and measures your body fat percentage. The most commonly used method to determine if a person is obese is to look at his/her Body Mass Index (BMI). A person with a BMI over 30 is considered to be obese, and a BMI over 40 is considered to be severely obese. It's important to remember though that BMI could be misleading in pregnant or lactating women and in muscular individuals.

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Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Sides & Vegetables

2005-06-23T19:45:00.000-07:00

BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE AND GARLIC

1 pound broccoli florets
2 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly, grated cheese (your favorite type)

Steam broccoli in 2 inches of water for 2 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom of skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Add broccoli and sauté for about 4 minutes, stirring often. Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle cheese over broccoli. Lightly toss.

BUTTERED ALMONDS AND GREEN BEANS

1 pound green beans
3 Tbsp butter
½ cup sliced almonds
salt and pepper to taste

Cook green beans in a little salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain. In skillet, sauté almonds in butter for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add green beans and sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER

1 pound cauliflower florets
¼ cup grated cheese (Parmesan or your favorite)
¼ cup whipped cream
1 Tbsp soft butter
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Steam cauliflower in 2 inches of water for about 18 minutes or until tender. Add water if necessary during steaming). Drain.

In blender or food processor, puree cauliflower. Add other ingredients. Lightly blend. Place in covered dish and refrigerate. Can be reheated with low heat.

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Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Main Meals 2

2005-06-22T19:45:00.000-07:00

MEATBALLS

½ pound of ground pork
1 pound ground chicken
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 egg
2 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbsp chopped dill
2 Tbsp canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, mix all ingredients EXCEPT the oil together well. Make about 12 meatballs from the mixture.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs. Transfer skillet (or place meatballs on cookie or baking sheet) and bake in oven for 15 minutes or until completely cooked.

SLOPPY JOES

1 lb ground beef
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon of garlic
1 cup crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
low-carb buns (or at least anything but white!) or lettuce leaves

Brown beef and drain. Reduce heat to low. Add the rest of the ingredients. Slowly cook for about 10 minutes and serve on (whole wheat or multi-grain) buns or lettuce leaves.

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Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Main Meals

2005-06-21T19:45:00.000-07:00

EASY MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS OMELETTE

2 eggs
2 Tbsp water
3 fresh asparagus stalks, stemmed
¼ cup sliced white mushrooms
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Spray small skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Lightly whip (by hand is fine) eggs and water. Pour egg/water mix into skillet.

When top is firm, spoon asparagus, mushrooms and cheese on to half the omelette. Fold over other half. Serve.

STUFFED CHICKEN

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (halved)
Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling to taste)
1 ½ cups chopped mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons roaster red sweet pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon water
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1 teaspoon cooking oil

Make stuffing by combining mushrooms, garlic pepper and marjoram in skillet sprayed with nonfat cooking spray. Finish when mushrooms are soft end tender.

Make slit in chicken pieces so that a pocket is created. Stuff with stuffing you just made and sprinkle inside pocket with cheese. (If you like, secure closed with toothpicks).

Brown chicken on both sides in skillet, cooking in oil. Add broth. Cook over medium- to low-heat until chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve with broth poured over chicken.

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Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Desserts

2005-06-20T20:55:00.000-07:00

WHIPPED JELLO TREAT

1 package sugar free Jello, your favorite variety
2/3 cup boiling water
2 cups ice cubes
1 container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Favorite nuts to taste

Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Pour into mixing bowl. Add ice cubes and stir until ingredients thicken. Remove any pieces of ice cube remaining.

Mix in whipped cream and stir briskly until smooth texture. Spoon out into serving dishes. Garnish with your favorite nuts on top.

TASTY PECANS

½ lb pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ stick margarine, melted
¼ cup brown sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roast pecans 10 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine: cinnamon, brown sugar and margarine. Pour over roasted pecans. Placed pecans on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes on each side, turning once.

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Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Beverages

2005-06-19T20:55:00.000-07:00

FRUITY FUN

1½ cups strawberry juice or crushed strawberries
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup grapefruit juice
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1½ cups bottled water (or tap)
1 lb. frozen white grapes (seedless)

Mix all contents together in a large pitcher except the grapes. Use frozen grapes like ice cubes; pour and serve.

TASTY TOMATO TREAT

2 cups tomato or vegetable juice
2 Tablespoons of lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon horseradish
Couple drops of our favorite hot sauce
Ice cubes tray filled with water, sprinkled with lemon juice drops n each cube slot

Place the ice cube tray in the freezer to set and make lemon-flavored ice cubes. Combine all other ingredients in a pitcher. Stir and serve over lemon ice cubes

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Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Appetizers

2005-06-18T19:14:00.000-07:00

Here are some ideas for quick meals and snacks on the go.

Make sure that your selections are compatible with the low carb plan of your choice and that they are allowed at your stage in the plan. Enjoy these foods alone as snacks or as part of a main course:

String Cheese
Grapes
Apples
Dried Fruit
Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken
Shrimp With Cocktail Sauce
Proscuitto
Oranges
Celery Sticks And Peanut Butter
Edamame (Soybeans)
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Hummus
Hard Boiled Eggs
Low Fat Yogurt
Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Low Fat Milk
Baby Carrots
Sliced Turkey
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber With Sugar Free Dressing/Dip
Frozen Sliced Bell Pepper
Cold Roast Beef
Sardines
Pork Rinds
Jerky
Oysters
Bacon Strips

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Low Carb Food Ideas for People on the Go

2005-06-17T19:14:00.000-07:00

One of the challenges of low carb diets is that it is often difficult to find appetizing and economical snack options. This is especially true if you are on a tight budget and cannot afford special prepackaged foods. Another obstacle to low carb snacking and meal preparation is finding ingredients that are appetizing and will not leave you bored after a few days.

Low carb dieters need to be creative in their food choices. It is easy to focus on what foods are not allowed. Too often which foods are not allowed seems to be our main focus. However, there are many quick meal and snack possibilities right in front of our eyes if we just think about them creatively.

Certain foods are suitable for snacking and also as the basis for a hearty meal. For instance take chicken. Chicken breast can be grilled and eaten with various low-starch, high-fiber vegetables for a nutritious dinner. Sliced cold chicken breast can also make an appetizing snack on the run.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #20

2005-06-16T19:11:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 20: TAKE A GOOD MULTIVITAMIN

We can't all do it right all of the time. Even the most conscientious food combiner may miss some healthy vitamins, minerals and trace elements in their diets. To help make sure you get everything that you need, consider taking a good multivitamin.

Check with your doctor first for recommendations and you should be tested for anemia to see if you need a vitamin with iron. However, the longer you eat low-carb and the more red meat you eat, the less anemia will be a problem and you should be able to take vitamins with less iron.

Your success is totally up to you. Assuming that you are an otherwise healthy individual, your body will do its part. Just remember to adhere to the low-carb diet plan that is right for you and add some variety to your meals to help you stay faithful to your health and weight loss goals.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #19

2005-06-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 19: INVEST IN GOOD COOKBOOKS

Can’t figure out what to eat? Need some variety in your diet? Turn to a cookbook. Granted, not all recipes in a cookbook are low-carb fare, but you will be surprised at the number of low-carb and low-carb friendly recipes you can find in your standard Betty Crocker Cookbook.

Cookbooks are great reference tools that often contain handy tips on purchasing cuts of meat and preparing meats, fruits and vegetables in new and exciting ways.

Plus, new low-carb cookbooks are hitting the shelves all the time. So be sure to take advantage of these resources to try something new, different and delicious.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #18

2005-06-14T19:22:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 18: AT THE GROCERY STORE – SHOP THE OUTER AISLES

It will be easier to stick with your low-carb lifestyle if you learn the one common thread in all grocery store designs: the healthy foods are on the perimeter aisles.

Think about it, when you go into the grocery all of the healthy stuff, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are arranged around the stores walls. You only rarely need to enter the center aisle areas in those few stores that stock butter and cheese in the center near the frozen foods. For the most part all of the foods that you need for your low carb diet can be found on the perimeter of the grocery store.

Train yourself to start on one end of the outer aisle and work your way around. It will be much easier to avoid carb cravings and fill your basket with healthy items if you do so.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #17

2005-06-13T19:20:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 17: IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS

Low carb doughnuts and muffins? You can find these prepackaged low-carb labeled goods at your neighborhood grocery store and at many low-carb lifestyle specialty shops. That does not mean that you should make a habit out of eating them.

While low-carb pastries may be tempting remember that they still contain all of the usual carbohydrate suspects: sugar or a sugar substitute and flour.

They may be healthier than your typical muffin as an occasional treat, but remember to stick with the basics for continued low-carb success.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #16

2005-06-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 16: GO EASY ON THE MEAL REPLACEMENTS

New meal replacement shakes and bars go on the market almost every day. These shakes and bars may claim to be healthy, but almost all of them, even the Zone Perfect bars, contain hydrogenated oil and sweeteners.

So be careful. The bars especially may be only slightly healthier than a Snickers candy bar. Eaten occasionally they may not be that bad for you, but as a rule you probably don't want to indulge in a meal replacement shake or bar every day.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #15

2005-06-11T19:10:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 15: GET YOUR FRUIT FRESH NOT SQUEEZED

Fruit juice can be very tempting as a replacement for soda, but just how healthy is fruit juice? If you read the labels you will soon realize that in many of the commercial juices available at your local grocery store there is very little actual fruit juice.

What you will find is lots of sugar water and other ingredients. Why not skip the juice altogether and eat a fresh piece of fruit? Not only does fresh fruit contain less sugar than juice, fresh fruit has fiber that is good for you and will help you feel fuller longer.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #14

2005-06-10T19:07:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 14: EAT A FRUIT DESSERT

Okay, we all want a little dessert sometime, but how do you have your dessert and your low-carb diet too? Why not try cheese with fruit slices or berries? Better yet, why not try cream with berries? You could even have sweet pineapples or strawberries with cottage cheese.

Berries are sweet and high in fiber and nutrients and dairy products are high in protein. If your low-carb plan will allow it, this is a sweet and tasty alternative to more sugary desserts.

An added benefit is that the protein in the dairy products and the fiber in the fresh fruit will make these desserts more filling.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #13

2005-06-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS TIP NO. 13: USE LETTUCE LEAVES INSTEAD OF BREAD

This tip can seem a bit odd at first but if you try it you will probably grow to love it. Instead of eating breads and buns with your sandwiches and hamburgers, why not try leaves of lettuce?

You can make a double cheeseburger with onions, pickles and tomato wrapped in a whole lettuce leaf. Or you can make tasty wrap sandwiches with lettuce instead of tortilla and bread.

This will help increase your good carb and fiber intake while giving you more variety in your diet.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #12

2005-06-08T19:06:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 12: CONSIDER EATING SALMON OR MACKEREL FOR BREAKFAST

Yes this may seem odd, but it is one way to work in Omega-3 fatty acids that are good for you and add some variety to your daily diet. After a few months you may tire of eating eggs and bacon for breakfast. Substituting fish will give you the protein and healthy fish oils you need.

You can try canned salmon or mackerel in croquettes for a healthier sausage substitute. Or you could simply eat cold leftover salmon the next morning with dill sauce.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #11

2005-06-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 11: EAT YOUR LARGER MEALS EARLY AND SMALLER MEALS LATER

You will feel better and lose weight more quickly if you eat a large breakfast and eat a smaller dinner. You may also want to eat the majority of your carbs earlier in the day, saving a salad and lean meat protein for dinner.

Eating larger meals during the part of the day when you are most active will help you to feel satisfied throughout the day and curb cravings for unhealthy snacks.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #10

2005-06-06T19:16:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 10: EAT SLOWLY & ENJOY YOUR FOOD

You will feel full and more satisfied if you take the time to savor your food and chew it more slowly. Don't get in the habit of eating while standing or eating quickly. Sit down and chew your food thoroughly.

Eating slowly will help you enjoy your food more, pay attention to what it is you are eating and get a better sense of when you are actually full.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #9

2005-06-05T19:10:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 9: DRINK A GLASS OF WATER AFTER EACH SNACK

This will help you get in your 8 to 10 glasses of water each day but it can also have other benefits. Ever feel hungry after eating a handful or standard serving of nuts? Try drinking water afterwards. The water will help you feel full and prevent overindulgence.

Drinking water after a snack will also help remove the aftertaste from your mouth and can help curb your desire for more.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #8

2005-06-04T19:08:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 8: EAT SOME PROTEIN AT EACH MEAL & AS A SNACK

In addition to everything that's been discussed before, eating protein helps you burn more calories. Jeff Hample, Ph.D., R.D., a spokesman for the American Dietetic Association says that, "Protein is made up mainly of amino acids, which are harder for your body to breakdown, so you burn more calories getting rid of them."

Just think – eating a protein rich snack can help you lose weight! How about a few slices of turkey or ham or some string cheese?

Eating protein will also help you feel full so that you are less likely to crave unhealthy snacks.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #7

2005-06-03T19:12:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 7: INVEST IN A GOOD SET OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Having food storage containers of various sizes on hand will make it so much easier for you to plan your meals and snacks. When you buy nuts, fruits and vegetables in bulk you can simply prepare, separate and store them for easy use later.

For instance, you can pre-slice your apples and snack on them over several days. Simply cut them, rinse them in pineapple or lemon juice and store. This will make a quick and easy snack for later.

Fix your lunch and take it with you to work. Better yet, fix your lunch and 2 snacks for work.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #6

2005-05-28T19:17:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 6: PREPARE YOUR OWN FOOD AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

While more and more restaurants are offering low-carb friendly menu items, many of them are still not ideal low-carb fare. There are many recipes for quick and easy meals that you can prepare yourself at home. Try to do this as often as possible.

If you cook your own foods, you know exactly what the contents are and you will be able to better control for hidden sugar and otherwise processed foods.

Another benefit is the cost savings over the long run. Even if you must go to the grocery store more often, you will save a significant amount per meal as opposed to eating at restaurants and fast food establishments.

It will also be easier to maintain your diet with your own favorite fresh food selections on hand.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #5

2005-05-27T19:05:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 5: EAT YOUR VEGGIES

It is so easy to use a low-carb diet as an excuse for poor nutrition. Resist this temptation. If the only vegetable you have eaten in the last 5 years has been the potato, now is a good time to begin experimenting with other vegetables. This is important for your overall health and to avoid some nasty side effects of not getting enough fiber in your diet.

If you try hard enough, you will find vegetables that you enjoy eating. Experiment with grilling veggies and cooking with real butter to add flavor. You can also search for new recipes on the Internet or in cookbooks.

Remember, if you are only eating 40 grams of carb a day or less, two cups of plain salad greens contain only about 5 grams of carbohydrate. You have no excuse not to eat your veggies.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #4

2005-05-26T19:07:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 4: AVOID WHITE FOODS

This is one easy way to remember what not to eat. If it is made from sugar, flour, potatoes, rice or corn - just say no. Remembering this rule of thumb will make it easier to recognize those rice cakes as an unhealthy high-carb snack.

Always look for colorful fruits and veggies to substitute for the white ones. Buy broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, green beans and peas, brown rice in moderation, leafy greens like kale and spinach, apples, melons, oranges and grapes.

These foods are not only colorful they are also high in fiber, nutrients and important antioxidants. Eating colorful fruits and vegetables will give your diet variety as well as give you added health benefits.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #3

2005-05-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 3: EAT AT LEAST 3 MEALS AND 2 SNACKS EACH DAY

This can be one of the hardest adjustments to make. After all, you are busy! You already have a "full-plate". When do you have time to worry about filling your plate with more frequent meals?

Just as eating breakfast will increase your metabolism, so will eating more often. This will also help you curb your bad-carb intake by making sure that your snacks are planned and occur regularly throughout the day.

Really, it will just take a minimal investment of planning time at the grocery store and at home each morning before you head out for the day to make some healthy food choices and prepare a few healthy snacks and meals. For suggestions, just see the handy list of snacks and appetizers which we'll post later.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #2

2005-05-24T19:10:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 2: EAT BREAKFAST

Do not skip breakfast. If you need to go to bed a little earlier so that you can get up 20 minutes earlier each morning – do it! Breakfast is so important to your good health and to weight control. According to Dr. Barbara Rolls a professor of nutrition at Penn State University, "Your metabolism slows while you sleep, and it doesn't rev back up until you eat again."

Eating breakfast is not only good for overall weight loss, it will help you stay on track with your diet the rest of the day. You are more likely to binge on something sweet and in the “bread” group if you skip breakfast.

You can always keep a couple of hard-boiled eggs in the fridge or some high-fiber, low starch fruit around. If you plan to eat fruit at all during the day, breakfast is the perfect time to do it.

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Low Carb Dieting Success Tips: #1

2005-05-23T19:06:00.000-07:00

Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too.

SUCCESS TIP NO. 1: DRINK 8 - 10 GLASSES OF WATER EACH DAY

Okay, for many people this is a big problem. Water doesn't taste all that great generally because water doesn’t really "taste" like anything. Drinking water 8 to 10 times each day gets easier the more you actually do it. It is simply a matter of conditioning your taste buds and yourself, so that it becomes easier to do. Once you get started, you will begin to crave water.

To begin with, you should drink a glass of water in the morning first thing, before you eat. This is probably the easiest glass you will drink all day and it will help you remember to drink water all day long. Better yet, why not drink two glasses?

If you really cannot bear the taste of water, try using a water purifying pitcher or filter. You can also add a few drops of lemon or lime to your water – but no sugar or sweetener! Ice also helps.

Check out flavored waters on the market, too. Just keep an eye out for additives.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 14. Living Low-Carb

2005-05-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

Written by Fran McCullough, the author of The Low-Carb Cookbook, this book's rather long subtitle promises to teach "everything food-loving dieters need to know to achieve lasting success, including: strategies for controlling binges and cravings, dealing with sudden weight gains and secret metabolic weapons".

This book is a companion piece to the low-carb diet of your choice and is intended to give you tips and tricks to make the road to low-carb success smoother and a lot less bumpy.

This volume contains sources of low-carb bread and other goodies and how to make vegetables taste like pasta. There are also tips for various kitchen gadgets that can make your life easier and suggestions for stocking a low-carb pantry.

McCullough also offers suggestions for eating low-carb on a very active lifestyle. For instance, there are tips for camping or backpacking through Europe. There are also suggestions for handling your carb cravings with low-carb substitutes. For instance, she gives a simple recipe for a crustless pizza and potato skins. There is even an ice cream substitute suggestion that incorporates dairy and fruit.

While McCullough does go over many of the low-carb diet basics in the beginning of this book, she mainly gives tips, tricks and recipes. Do not look here for diet basics.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 13. The 7 Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan

2005-05-21T19:10:00.000-07:00

This book is was written by Drs. Rachel and Richard Heller of Carbohydrate Addicts fame and is touted as being the book for any low-carb dieter on any plan who needs help getting back on track – right now.

This is the book for the person who has let the holidays, a vacation or a bad meal choice spiral into a crisis or who are discouraged because they have reached an unwanted weight loss plateau.

The doctors give a 7-day meal plan to help get you back on track as well as tips to curb your carb-cravings, deal with saboteurs and identify hidden carbs and sugars.

First and foremost the Hellers explain that overweight people and people who have a sweet-tooth are physiologically different from naturally thin people and need to stop blaming themselves for their weight problems. By understanding what your body needs – and what it needs to avoid – to lose weight will only help you reach your goals sooner.

The 7-day diet plan that they propose helps to rebalance insulin levels, curb cravings and move the body back into fat –burning mode. Once this is done you can go back to your low-carb plan of choice with new insight into how to avoid common pitfalls. There are 7 steps, one to be added each day. They are:

Day 1. Add a low-carb protein to each meal and snack.
Day 2. Add low-carb veggies and/or salad to lunch, dinner and snacks.
Day 3. Include a good portion of low-carb protein, vegetables, and/or salad in relation to high-carb foods you may be consuming.
Day 4. Eat all of your low-carb protein, veggies and salad before you eat your high-carb food.
Day 5. Eat low-carb snacks only. Save high-carb foods for meals.
Day 6. Eat only low-carb foods at all snacks and at one meal.
Day 7. Eat only low-carb foods at all snacks and at two meals.

After you successfully complete these steps over 7 days, you will be able to transition back into the low-carb plan of your choice. They also suggest that you avoid sugar substitutes like those found in diet colas to help you stay on your diet plan.

Additionally, they admonish all low-carbers to eat towards the carbs in their meals. This way they fill up on protein and the lower starch carbs first. Finally, you can eat the higher starch and carb food on your plate. This will help you fill up and consume less of the foods that may be causing you problems. Plus, once the high-carb food hits your system, it will be so busy breaking down the protein and fiber you ate that it will more slowly digest the "bad" carbs you consumed.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 12. Thin for Good

2005-05-20T19:09:00.000-07:00

Before he began extolling the virtues of Australian macadamia nut oil, Dr. Fred Pescatore wrote the book Thin For Good: The One Low-Carb Diet That Will Finally Work for You. This plan explores the mind-body connection in lasting weight loss and includes plans for men and women as well as a low-carb diet plan for vegetarians.

In Thin For Good, Dr. Pescatore lays out "The Eleven Emotional Levels of Eating" which are:

1 Anger: often felt at the beginning of a new diet, or at ourselves for getting fat; but this is good because it is motivating

2 Frustration: can result from looking at the success of others and comparing it to our own seeming lack of success; but be careful – this a negative emotion and often the one that causes people to give up

3 Sadness: closely tied to self pity or mourning for old ways of life and eating

4 Fear: this emotion is often very difficult to let go of and usually shows up around the same time as the first weight loss successes (Can I keep this diet up for the rest of my life?)

5 Understanding: you must work through the first 4 emotions to get to this more positive point when you begin to understand what your bad food habits are and accept them

6 Trepidation: described as nervousness, edginess and wariness; the doubt that can set in as you begin to see results from your diet

7 Envy: a harmful emotion that arises from comparing yourself to others

8 Boredom: this emotion can kill a diet; add some variety to your meals in accordance to your diet plan

9 Relief: the beginning of the positive emotions that should be enjoyed

10 Joy: comes after you have achieved real results; try not to sabotage it with negative thinking

11 Contentment: the final emotion experienced once people realize their weight loss goals

Along with various exercises to help you work through your emotions, Dr. Pescatore suggests low-carb comfort food recipes that he says can help you feel better when dealing with these emotions.

He suggests "Mind Over Calories" as a concept to embrace because it will help you keep weight off for good. He reveals that this concept helped him once he lost weight and has helped him to keep it off. Mind Over Calories is about training yourself not to feel the desire for sugary, bad-carb foods that will wreck your diet and lead you right back to were you were before – overweight and unhealthy.

He also includes suggestions for dietary supplements for men and women, foods to avoid if you are on a yeast-restricted diet, have thyroid or hormonal problems and more than 40-pages of recipes.

An added bonus is the Thin For Good Food Pyramid that has proteins and fats at the base, complex carbs right above them, simple carbs like starchy veggies and fruits in the third place and finally at the very tip sugar in all its various forms.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 11. The Zone

2005-05-19T19:06:00.000-07:00

Created by Dr. Barry Sears, The Zone encourages balanced carb and protein intake. Dr. Sears suggests that you divide your plate into three sections, one for protein and two for fruits and vegetables per meal. This works out to 30 percent protein, 40 percent carb, and 30 percent fat. For each meal, the protein portion should be roughly the size of your tightly closed fist. The carb portion should be the size of two loosely closed fists and the added fat portion should be about the volume of your thumb.

The Zone is all about food portion measurement and control. Another tool that dieters in the Zone can use to measure food is the "block". Every adult is allowed at least 11 blocks per day and the proper food serving size will affect how much food by volume a dieter actually consumes each day.

This plan does not allow for unlimited protein portions or eating until satiated. Once your Zone meal portions are gone, your meal is done.

The basic Zone rules are to:

1. Eat a Zone meal within one hour of waking each day.
2. Eat a Zone balanced meal each time you eat (protein, carbohydrate, fat).
3. Eat five times per day; three meals, two snacks.
4. Never go more than five hours without eating a Zone meal.
5. Eat more fruits and vegetables and ease of bread, pasta, grains and starches.
6. Drink 64 ounces of water per day.
7. If you mess up on one meal, just make your next meal Zone friendly.

While no foods are forbidden on the Zone diet, certain unfavorable carbs should be avoided or if eaten, make up no more than 25 percent of any meal or snack. The unfavorable carbs are the usual suspects: white flour, potatoes, sugar, white rice, juices, sodas, alcohol, bananas, grapes, carrots, corn and drinks with caffeine. Dr. Sears believes that these foods not only increase insulin production but can also lead to hormonal imbalances and inflammation of bodily tissues, which causes disease and overall poor health.

The Zone diet also has packaged food tie-ins such as nutritional bars, drinks, bakery products and nutritional supplements. But be careful, the Zone nutritional bar contains high fructose corn syrup, but according to the website, it is a very "high-quality" type that has a slower glycemic index than the common type and the protein in the bar helps to further slow insulin response.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 10. Sugar Busters!

2005-05-18T16:07:00.000-07:00

On Sugar Busters! dieters cut sugar to trim fat. This diet was created by a group of doctors and the CEO of a Fortune 500 business from New Orleans who realized that low fat foods are full of sugar and that it is the sugar in foods that produces a negative insulin response and leads to weight gain.

They emphasize the enjoyment of great food while avoiding certain forbidden foods like processed sugar and refined grain products. Sugar is not forbidden, but overtime sugar consumption should be greatly reduced and dieters should begin to recognize products with hidden sugars. Proper food combining is also emphasized to help avoid weight gain.

On this plan you eliminate potatoes, corn, white flour, white rice, bread from refined flour, most cold cereals, beets, carrots, refined sugar, corn syrup, molasses, honey, sugary colas and beer.

The authors also recommend eating fruit alone and eating whole fruits as much as possible. They permit three meals, two snacks and a sugar-free dessert, But an emphasis is placed on being able to control food portions, similar to what will comfortably fit on a normal sized dinner plate.

The diet begins with a 14-day diet plan and includes a meal planner. Dieters are encouraged to eat high fiber, low starch carbs that have a lower glycemic index. The authors also encourage the consumption of lean, well-trimmed meats for protein. They estimate that you will consume about 30 percent protein, 40 percent carbs and 30 percent monosaturated oils and other fats.

Tomorrow we move into The Zone!

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 9. South Beach Diet

2005-05-17T19:08:00.000-07:00

Developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet touts itself as teaching dieters to eat the right carbs and the right fats. The diet has three phases. In the first dieters banish their bad carb cravings and induce rapid weight loss. In the second phase, some types of carbs are reintroduced and weight loss is slower. The final phase is the "Diet for Life" phase. This is the maintenance diet and will be followed for the rest of the dieter's life. If at any time the dieter begins to gain unwanted pounds, then he simply goes through the induction and pre-maintenance phases again.

The first phase emphasizes protein from high-quality meat sources with lots of fresh vegetables and salads with real olive oil dressing. Bread, rice, pastas, potatoes, baked goods, soy milk and cheese, yogurt, beets, carrots, corn and all fruit are forbidden in the 14-day induction phase. This includes all candy, cake, ice cream and sugar, plus meats that are cured in sugar or molasses.

The diet encourages three meals a day with a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack.
There is also a daily meal plan. This plan includes strict portion control in the induction phase. An example of a daily snack is 20 peanuts. And 30 pistachios is another snack option.

Unlike Atkins, unlimited protein consumption is not advised or allowed on this diet. However, during the later phases of the diet some of the strict portion control does end and dieters are able to eat until satiated.

Some of the forbidden foods can be slowly reintroduced, sometimes in modified form in the second phase of the diet. The second phase lasts until the dieter's goal weight is reached. However, white flour products, potatoes, corn, carrots, beets and sweet fruits like banana and pineapple are still forbidden.

After dieters reach their ideal weight, they proceed on to their Diet for Life or maintenance diet.

In this phase the forbidden foods are processed foods, white flour products, sweet fruits, and foods with a high glycemic index in general.

During the 14-day induction period, Dr. Agatston predicts a weight loss of between eight and 13 pounds, with belly fat being the first to go. In the second phase dieter should continue to lose 1-2 pounds each week as long as they do not go overboard with the carb reintroduction.

Tomorrow, we take a look at Sugar Busters!

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 8. Somersizing

2005-05-16T19:03:00.000-07:00

Suzanne Somers first introduced "Somersizing" in Suzanne Somers Eat Great, Lose Weight in 1992. Somersizing is a way of eating in which you cut sugar and "funky foods" and eat plenty of fats, proteins and good carbs like vegetables and fruit. Foods must be combined in certain ways so that the body easily digests them. Dieters Somersize in two steps, the first (Level One) to lose weight and induce "the melt" of fat and the second (Level Two) for ongoing maintenance of their ideal weight.

Somers separates foods into four Somersizing food groups: Proteins/Fat, Veggies, Carbos, and Fruit. She suggests that fruit be eaten on an empty stomach. Proteins/Fat includes meat, dish, eggs, natural oils, butter, cream and cheese. Veggies include low starch fresh vegetables. Carbos covers whole-grain breads, pastas and cereals and non-fat dairy products.

She lists "Seven Easy Steps to Somersizing":

1. Eliminate all Funky Food.
2. East fruit alone, on an empty stomach: 20 minutes before a Carbos meal, 1 hour before a Pro/Fats meal and at least 2 hours before the last meal of the day.
3. Eat Pro/Fats with Veggies.
4. Eat Carbos with Veggies.
5. Keep Pro/Fats and Carbos separate.
6. Wait 3 hours between meals if switching from Pro/Fats to Carbos or vice versa.
7. Eat at least 3 meals a day and do not skip meals.

Funky Foods include:

White Sugar
Brown Sugar
Raw Sugar
Corn Syrup
Sucrose
Molasses
Honey
Maple Syrup
Beets
Carrots
Acorn Squash
Bananas
Butternut Squash
Corn
Potatoes
Parsnips
Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes
White Flour
White Rice
Yams
Hubbard Squash
Avocados
Coconuts
Liver
Low-Fat Milk
Whole Milk
Nuts
Olives
Soy
Beer
Caffeine Tea
Caffeine Soda
Cocoa
Coffee
Hard Alcohol
Wine

All of the foods on the Funky Foods list must be avoided during the first phase of the diet (Level One) but some can be reintroduced in moderation during the maintenance phase (Level Two). Somers sells her own brand of artificial sweetener called "SomerSweet". All of her books include recipes for meals, snacks and desserts.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 7. Schwarzbein Principle

2005-05-13T19:02:00.000-07:00

Dr. Diana Schwarzbein is the endocrinologist to the stars. The doctor of choice for Suzanne Somers, Larry Hagman and many others, Schwarzbein encourages extensive testing for hormonal imbalances and then suggests various diet and exercise programs and selective hormone replacement to treat any deficiencies.

Dr. Schwarzbein's diet principles are laid out in The Schwarzbein Principle, her 5-step plan to optimal health.

The first step of the program is Healthy Nutrition and there are ten basic rules:

1. Never skip a meal again
2. Eat real, unprocessed foods
3. Eat balanced meals
4. Choose a protein as the main nutrient in your meal
5. Add some healthy fats
6. Add real carbohydrates
7. Add non-starchy vegetables
8. Eat snacks
9. Eat solid food
10. Drink enough water

The second step of the program is Stress Management:

1. Make downtime a daily practice
2. Put your life in perspective
3. Keep track of stress signals
4. Get enough sleep

Third, avoid all toxic chemicals including:

1. Nicotine
2. Alcohol
3. Refined sugar
4. Artificial sweeteners
5. Illegal drugs
6. MSG, additives & preservatives
7. Fake fats and fat blockers
8. Caffeine
9. Certain prescription drugs

Fourth, practice cardio, resistance and flexibility/relaxing exercises.

And finally, the fifth step to optimal health is taking hormone replacement therapy as needed.

The Weight Loss Magic Fat Burner Program works with all diet plans to help speed up metabolism and burn fat faster.

See you back here tomorrow for a look at Suzanne Somers' Somersizing!

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 6. Protein Power

2005-05-12T19:05:00.000-07:00

Drs. Michael and Mary Eades, co-authors of The Protein Power LifePlan hold views similar to Audette and also believe that modern health problems are caused by our modern diet that is heavy on grains and processed food. (Notable is that Dr. Michael Eades even wrote the introduction to Audette’s NeanderThin.)

The Eades offer a food pyramid that is the USDA pyramid turned upside down so that proteins form the base, vegetables and fruit form the center and whole grains form the pyramid's tip.

In addition to basing your diet on high protein and low grain intake, the Eades also encourage regular exercise and modified regular sunbathing without using sun block to help the body produce needed vitamins and regulate body systems. They also recommend taking a complete multi-vitamin and mineral supplement daily.

Dieters must identify their per meal minimum protein requirements by height, weight and sex. Each meal should include at a minimum that amount of protein and protein should be consumed at each meal. Dieters should eliminate bad fats, which include corn oil, vegetable cooking oils, margarine, vegetable shortening and all partially hydrogenated oils.

The diet can be followed in phases allowing a quick transition to low carb and accelerated weight loss. The first phase is called Intervention and carb intake is limited to 7 to 10 grams per meal. The second phase is called the Transition level and should be adhered to for several months. At this level up to 15 net carb grams are allowed per meal. In the final maintenance phase, up to 30 grams of carb can be consumed with each meal. Additionally, they offer food choices and plans for 3 types of low carb dieters: Purists, Hedonists, and Dilettantes.

Purists are looking to replicate a Paleolithic eating style in the modern world and will rely heavily on animal protein and will avoid all dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, legumes, sugars (except honey), processed food, cereal grains and products that contain them. Additionally, they will eat fresh, organic fruits and veggies and natural meat products or game.

Hedonists are allowed the most dietary leeway. They simply need to consume sufficient protein, keep carbs within set per meal limits, consume plenty of water and good fats and take potassium and magnesium supplements.

The Dilettantes walk the middle road between these two extremes. They continue to avoid wheat, corn, millet, rye and products produced from their flours. Yet they are allowed carbs within the daily guidelines, some natural sugar and organic dairy products.

The Weight Loss Magic Fat Burner Program works with all diet plans to help speed up metabolism and burn fat faster.

We look at another low carb diet for you tomorrow: the Schwarzbein Principle.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 5. NeanderThin

2005-05-11T19:13:00.000-07:00

Ray Audette, the author of NeanderThin touts his diet as a way to "Eat like a caveman to achieve a lean, strong, healthy body". At the tender age of 33, Audette suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. After hearing from doctors that his condition was treatable but not curable, Audette decided to undertake nutritional research to find a better cure.

His research led him to adopt a "Paleolithic", hunter-gatherer diet, like that eaten by our human ancestors before they settled in agrarian societies. Within one week, his blood sugar levels were normal and after one month he had lost 25 pounds, his arthritic pain was relieved and he noticed improved muscle tone.

According to Audette, our Paleolithic ancestors where much healthier and lived longer, healthier lives than our agrarian Neolithic ancestors. He states that Neolithic man was shorter, had poorer dental health and was prone to obesity than Paleolithic man. Women also began to menstruate earlier and have more children closer together causing population increases that further encouraged agrarian lifestyles.

He suggests that modern man should become modern hunter-gathers by eliminating foods that need human intervention to become edible. These foods include milk, grains, beans, potatoes, alcohol and sugar. Grains include all wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, and rye. He also subscribes to the theory that these carbs produce cravings and warns that if they are consumed they will cause eventual binging.

Audette's rule of thumb is that if a fruit or vegetable is edible raw without processing, then it is safe in the NeanderThin diet. He explains that many vegetables, like potatoes, are actually poisonous if not properly stored and treated with fungicide. He further encourages eating fruits when they are in season and limiting winter intake of fruit to help the body burn stored fat.

He gives Ten Commandments. Condensed, they are:

Do eat: meats and fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, berries
Don’t eat: grains, beans, potatoes, dairy, and sugar

The Weight Loss Magic Fat Burner Program works with all diet plans to help speed up metabolism and burn fat faster.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 4. The Glycemic Index Diet

2005-05-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

Written by Rick Gallop, a former President of The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, The Glycemic Index (GI) Diet claims, "if you can understand a traffic light, you'll understand this diet".

Gallop divides food into three groups based on their glycemic index; how fast they cause spikes in blood sugar levels. He separates food into green light, yellow light and red light foods. Glucose is set at a GI level of 100 and all other foods are compared against it. Red light foods should be avoided, yellow light foods are avoided during the initial weight loss phase and eaten occasionally during the ongoing maintenance phase and green light foods should form the basis of your diet throughout.

No special foods need to be purchased. Simply look up where your favorite foods fit in the plan, eat green, sample some yellow and avoid red. Period. Gallop says dieters should expect to lose one to two pounds per week and need not start with a crash diet. While this is a low carb diet it is not as high protein as most of the other diets and encourages dieters to cut fats as well as carbs. He also encourages exercising for 30 minutes each day and eating three balanced meals that include carbs, proteins and fats.

According to Gallop, followers of the GI diet should consider it a lifestyle change that they will adhere to for the rest of their lives, not a diet. It isn't necessarily easy, though. For example consider this "Red Light foods" list and note all of the "good eats":

Baked beans w/pork
Refried beans
Alcoholic beverages
Regular soft drinks
Bagels
Croissants
Baguettes
Cake
Cookies
Cornbread
English muffins
Hamburger buns
Hot dog buns
Kaiser rolls
Melba toast
Muffins
Doughnuts
Pancakes
Waffles
Pizza
Regular Granola Bars
Stuffing
Tortillas
White bread
Millet
White rice
Instant rice
Rice cakes
Cold Cereals
Cream of Wheat
Granola
Grits
Muesli
Instant oatmeal
Croutons
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Tartar sauce
Cheese
Chocolate milk
Cottage cheese
Cream
Cream cheese
Ice Cream
Whole/2% milk
Sour Cream
Yogurt
Butter
Coconut oil
Hard Margarine
Lard
Palm oil
Peanut butter
Regular salad dressing
Tropical oils
Vegetable shortening
Cantaloupe
Dates
Honeydew melon
Prunes
Raisins
Watermelon
Canned fruit in syrup
All dried fruit
Applesauce w/sugar
All fruit drinks
Prune juice
Sorbet
Bologna
Bratwurst
Regular eggs
Ground beef with 20% fat
Hamburgers
Hotdogs
Pastrami
Processed meat
Regular bacon
Salami
Sausages
Sushi rolls
All canned pasta
Couscous
Gnocchi
Macaroni and cheese
Noodles
Pasta filled with meat or cheese
Alfredo sauces
Sauces with sugar
Jell-O
Potato Chips
Candy
French fries

Tomorrow, the diet we'll be reviewing is "Neander Thin".

The Weight Loss Magic Fat Burner Program works with all diet plans to help speed up metabolism and burn fat faster.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 3. Hampton's Diet

2005-05-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Dr. Fred Pescatore, a former Associate Medical Director at the Atkins Institute, developed the Hampton’s Diet. This diet is a mix of low carb dieting concepts and the healthiest concepts of the Mediterranean diet. He encourages the liberal consumption of monosaturated fats to aid weight loss and prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. All of this is laid out in The Hampton’s Diet, published in May of 2004.

His book includes a thirty-day meal plan, gourmet recipes and information about Australian macadamia nut oil, which he encourages dieters to use liberally. He suggests the use of special cold pressed virgin olive oil if you cannot afford the macadamia nut oil that he considers to be the best for your health.

There are a liberal number of recipes but most of them use expensive ingredients and are quite gourmet-style. World-class chefs and restaurant owners contributed many of the book’s recipes to their own successful low carb creations enjoyed by customers worldwide.

Because of Dr. Pescatore’s affiliation with Dr. Atkins, his diet is heavily influenced by the Atkins diet. The main points of difference seem to be more of an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, the use of healthier fats like macadamia nut oil and the suggestion that all skin and fat be trimmed from meat prior to cooking.

This plan has a lot of the same features as Atkins, but features tasty recipes and 30-day meal plans and more than 100 recipes.

Check back tomorrow for our review of The Glycemic Index Diet.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 2. Carbohydrate Addicts

2005-05-08T19:07:00.000-07:00

Husband and wife scientist team Drs. Rachael and Richard Heller introduced the term "Carbohydrate Addict" in their 1993 book The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet. The idea is that some people are addicted to carbohydrates just like alcoholics are addicted to alcohol and drug addicts are addicted to drugs. This addiction causes strong cravings, insulin resistance and weight gain.

Dr. Rachael Heller developed the diet to eliminate her own obesity and had maintained her dramatic weight loss for more than twenty years by the time the first book was written. The Hellers believe that insulin imbalance caused by carbohydrates causes the body to crave more food and interferes with serotonin release that would signal that the body is full. This leads to overeating and weight gain.

The Hellers recommend that the carb addict should limit his or her carb intake to a "reward meal", eat three times per day and avoid snacks until the person is out of the weight loss phase of the diet.

In addition to the diet plan, the Hellers also cover psychological triggers that can cause carb addicts to binge on carbs and gain weight. They encourage dieters to identify personal emotional triggers and how to avoid these triggers to help lose weight.

One of the most important theories of this diet is that being overweight is not the fault of the obese person. Why? Because the person's biology and the addictive power of carbohydrates is working against them.

Like all other low carb plans, the Hellers recommend that processed foods and many types of sugar should be avoided. However, they also state that some starchy carbs should be eaten with reward meals if desired so that the dieter will be more likely to stick with the diet for the long-term.

The Hellers believe that carb addiction is treated over the long-term with good nutrition and proper diet, but it is never cured and carb addicts must be vigilant to prevent future weight gain and carb binges.

Tomorrow - look out for our review of the Hampton's Diet.

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Most Popular Low Carb Diet Plans - 1. Atkins Diet

2005-05-07T19:03:00.000-07:00

1. Atkins Diet

Perhaps the most widely known of all low carb diets is the Atkins diet. Created by Dr. Robert Atkins in the 1970s the Atkins diet is considered by some to be the most extreme low carb diet plan.

Dr. Atkins believed that nearly all obesity is caused by overactive insulin production and not by overeating. He believed that overeating could be caused by carbohydrate addiction and that most overweight people actually ate less than their slim counterparts. However, they crave and eat carbohydrate, which raises their insulin levels and suppresses fat burning.

Dr. Atkins is a proponent of ketogenic fat burning, which is achieved by eating fewer than 40 grams of carbohydrate each day. He advises his followers to buy testing strips so that they can measure the amount of ketones in their urine daily to confirm that they are in a constant state of ketosis. He also recommends the use of dietary supplements to help balance nutrition and the bodies systems.

The Atkins Diet is divided into four stages: the Induction diet, the Ongoing Weight Loss diet, the Pre-Maintenance diet, and finally the Lifetime Maintenance diet.

The Induction diet is very strict as far as carb elimination (20 grams or less per day), but generous in the allowance of fat and protein. It should be noted that low starch vegetables are the recommended source of carbs. This phase of the diet lasts 14 days and is followed by the Ongoing Weight Loss diet (OWL).

The OWL phase allows for the reintroduction of certain good carbs but the levels are kept below 40 grams a day. Dieters stay on OWL until they reach their ideal weight. Once the ideal weight is reached dieters transition into the Pre-Maintenance diet, where they experiment with reintroducing certain good carbs until they discover their carb tolerance level (the total carb grams they can consume in a day and not gain weight).

When dieters understand how much carb they can consume and they maintain their ideal weight, they will enter Lifetime Maintenance. Here they will continue to avoid sugar, processed foods, white flour and hydrogenated fat/oils.

The Atkins diet offers a number of approved foods and there are Atkins stores in many areas that sell diet compatible products.

Tomorrow we'll look at the Carbohydrate Addicts Diet.

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The Role of Insulin in Controlling Weight

2005-05-06T19:00:00.000-07:00

There are three basic units the body uses for energy:

1 Fats
2 Proteins
3 Carbohydrates

All three can be converted to blood glucose. However, while fats and proteins are converted slowly, carbohydrates are converted quickly causing quick spikes in the body's blood sugar levels. These spikes in blood sugar levels cause the pancreas to create and release insulin until the blood sugar level returns to normal.

Meanwhile insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that lowers our blood's glucose levels, is released into the blood as soon as the body detects that blood sugar has risen above its optimal level.

Insulin is a very efficient hormone that runs the body's fuel storage systems. If there is excess sugar or fat in the blood, insulin will signal the body to store it in the body's fat cells. Insulin also tells these cells not to release their stored fat, making that fat unavailable for use by the body as energy.

Since this stored fat cannot be released for use as energy, insulin very effectively prevents weight loss. The higher the body's insulin level, the more effectively it prevents fat cells from releasing their stores, and the harder it becomes to lose weight. According to many authorities, over the long term high insulin levels can lead to insulin resistance and cause serious health problems like the ones listed below:

1 Raised insulin levels and insulin resistance
2 Lower metabolism leading to weight gain
3 An increase in fatty tissue and reduction in muscle tissue
4 Accelerated aging
5 Increased food allergies and intolerances
6 Overworked immune system
7 Increased risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer

Carbohydrates, especially simple carbs like sugar and starch, are quickly turned into sucrose by the body, entering the blood stream faster and thereby causing the release of large amounts of insulin. The fewer carbs that are eaten, the less insulin is produced by the body, and the fewer calories that are stored as fat. Less fat storage equals less weight gain and fewer carbs eaten equals less insulin in the blood. The result is the body using its fat stores for fuel.

The premise behind every low-carb diet plan is that a body that produces less insulin burns more fat than a body that produces lots of insulin. Some plans encourage a period of extremely low carbohydrate intake so that the body will enter a state of ketosis and more quickly burn fat stores.

These are usually called induction periods. The length of extreme carb control varies from seven days to however long it takes you to reach your ideal weight. After this period of extremely low carb dieting, maintenance levels of carb consumption are followed to prevent weight gain. The amount of carb you can safely eat will depend on your unique body system. And you will probably have to experiment to find out what level of carb intake is best for you.

No matter what your carb intake, it will be lower than the norm and you will still eliminate white flour and white flower products and certain other sugary and starchy foods. This is why these diet plans are known as low-carb lifestyles.

Low carb success requires that you be willing to give up simple carbs for the long-term.

Tomorrow we'll look at the most popular low-carb diet plans and books and give you a summary of their requirements.

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Weight Loss FAQ

2005-05-05T19:04:00.000-07:00

How to Burn Fat and Lose Weight FAST with Metabo & Lipotropics

How do your weight loss and fat burning products work?

All of our products are designed to stimulate the body to burn fat through the body's own lipotropic mechanism. Because everyone has a different metabolism, the formulations are slightly different, and some formulations work better for each individual. Also, weight loss tends to reach a plateau at various stages where a slightly different formula helps to overcome this. You may take the products individually or in combination as they work well together.

Is it better to take the products individually or in combination?

There is no one answer here that is right for everyone. It depends on how much weight you want to lose and how fast you want to lose it. Many factors affect individual results on weight control programs, such as age, sex, body weight, desired weight loss etc. etc., and we obviously don't know your individual circumstances. For example, losing 15 pounds may be quicker and easier for someone who wants to lose 150 pounds than for someone who just wants to lose 15.

Do you have any set programs/combinations of products that work best together?

All the products work very well both individually and in combination, and we've found that people get really excellent results by using a combination of products, as each product works differently. For example, Fat Absorber will bind to the fat in your food, so is a good choice if you tend to eat higher-fat foods, while Fat Burner helps control your appetite while helping to increase your fat-burning capacity and speeding up your metabolism. Many people do well using these two products together.

Another useful combination of 3 products is using Metabo Ultra-Max, Fat Burner, and Fat Absorber by taking Fat Burner before breakfast, Metabo before lunch, and Fat Absorber before dinner and any high fat content meal. All three stimulate the Lipotropic mechanism and you can order any combination of these in a five-pack for free shipping. It's really more cost effective to order a few months' supply by ordering several bottles at once.

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What exactly is BMI (Body Mass Index)?

2005-05-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

Body Mass Index (BMI) calculates body fat according to the relationship of weight and height. Knowing your body fat percentage can help you determine if your weight loss goals are realistic. Remember, weight loss doesn't always mean fat loss. A BMI less than 20 is considered to be a low BMI for most people. A low BMI may indicate underweight and may be associated with health problems for some people. A BMI of 20-25 is considered to be good and generally a range where people will live longer. It may indicate a healthy weight for most people. A BMI of greater than 25 is considered to be high for most people. This may indicate overweight or obesity and may increase the risk of developing health problems. Death rates are noticeable higher for people in this range. BMI is a better predictor of disease than body weight alone.

There are certain people that should not use the BMI indicator as a basis for estimating body fat content. These people would include athletes and body builders whose BMI is high due to a relatively larger amount of muscle, and women who are pregnant or breast feeding - it is also not intended for use for growing children or in frail and/or sedentary elderly individuals. Remember, it is possible to have a high BMI and a low body fat percentage. BMI is only one measure of your health. Body fat percentage, blood pressure, resting heart rate, cholesterol and other measurements are at least as important as BMI.

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Healthy Lifestyle & Weight Loss Tips

2005-05-03T19:05:00.000-07:00

It's not necessary to eat any special foods or follow any particular diet to lose weight with the Weight Loss Magic Fat Burner Program, and we don't prescribe a specific diet or exercise program. We do believe, however, that by following a few simple, common sense weight loss and healthy lifestyle tips you will achieve your best results.

The Weight Loss Magic Program

Simply take 2 Fat Burner tablets 30 minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water; 2 Apple Cider Vinegar tablets 30 minutes before lunch and dinner with a full glass of water; and 2 Fat Absorber tablets 30 minutes before any meal containing fat.

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

1. Breakfast - Start your day with breakfast, it's the most important meal of the day. Studies have found that people who eat a healthy (low-fat, low-sugar) breakfast each day burn more body fat on the Weight Loss Magic Program than those who don't. Start your day with breakfast to kick-start your metabolism and set it up right to burn fat all day long.

2. Eating sugar will make you fat - Eat lots of fruits and vegetables; only a few small daily servings of bread, rice or pasta; reasonable portions of lean, protein-rich foods and low-fat dairy, but eat only sparing amounts of sweets and sodas.

3. Don't be afraid to eat healthy fats - Your body needs healthy fats for many reasons, including keeping your weight at the right level. Healthy Fats are monosaturated oils like olive, peanut and canola oils; avocadoes; nuts; omega-3 fats like salmon and mackerel, and soya-based foods. Eat these fats, and don't eat the saturated and trans-fats found in margarine and most processed and fried foods. Taking Fat Absorber with fat-containing meals will help you metabolize any excess fat you may eat during a meal.

4. Walk for Life - Get your blood circulating. If you want to stay healthy, you've got to move. A brisk, daily, 20 or 30 minute walk will do the trick.

5. Drink Water - Drink a full glass of water with your supplements and drink 8 glasses of water throughout the day. Your body needs adequate water to enable the supplements to work at their best, metabolize fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.

6. DON'T DIET !! The program works best when you eat normal, nutritious meals throughout the day. Fasting or starving lowers your metabolism and makes it harder for the supplements to work.

8. Track your weight - Hop on the scale every day and chart your progress. Set a weight loss goal and go for it! Small daily losses will add up to significant weight loss over time. Tracking your weight on a daily basis will help you keep track of your overall progress.

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The Truth about Fat Burner Programs

2005-05-02T19:02:00.000-07:00

"How to Use your Body's Natural Ability to Lose Weight Fast Without Extreme Dieting!"

Compatible with all diet programs - Atkins Diet, Low Carb Diet, South Beach Diet, Zone Diet etc.

There are so many different weight loss and fat burner programs out there, it can be frustrating and overwhelming trying to find one that suits you. Maybe you're like many of us, trying a different fat burner method each week or month and never staying with one long enough to see any change. Or maybe you have some success with one of the popular fat burner programs such as the Atkins diet or another low carb diet, only to find that you've put back all the weight you lost - and more! - within a few months when you return to "normal" eating.

I know .. you've tried every diet going, gone to every meeting within a 50 mile radius, bought every book and magazine that promised you'd "lose 10 pounds this weekend" or "drop a dress size in 5 days". You've cut out everything that even looks like a carb, been in and out of more zones than you want to remember, counted fat units, calories and points (and sometimes all at the same time) ...

The problem isn't all the diets you've tried. The problem is - YOU'RE STILL FAT!

Well, we don't believe in "diets" and we don't think that fat burner programs should be something you "start" for a few weeks or months and then "stop" again. What we're all looking for is a way to stop fighting our weight and our bodies, and get - and keep - a healthy, attractive, toned body without starving or giving up the foods we enjoy or counting calories, grams or points. In other words, we want to work WITH our bodies and Nature, not against them!

We're fatter now than we've ever been because technology has given us a greater choice of high fat, high sugar foods and working lives that generally don't require hard physical work. Technology may have caused our problems, but it can also solve them. There ARE fat burner programs that support us in our desire to look and feel wonderful whether we want to follow a low carbohydrate diet, a Weight Watchers diet or no diet at all, and we regularly spotlight one of them here.

So what's different about Weight Loss Magic?

Its proprietary formulation HELPS YOU TO BURN FAT safely
It doesn't contain ma huang or ephedra (ephedrine), which can make your heart race and give you nervous, jittery feelings
It helps you to CONTROL YOUR APPETITE, while supporting your liver in its FAT BURNING function and BLOCKING a percentage of the FAT in your diet

In other words ...

You will feel MORE ENERGETIC and LESS HUNGRY while you BURN FAT and LOSE INCHES

This month, we've combined 2 of our most popular products with a brand new one, to bring you the Weight Loss Magic Fat Burner Program, available exclusively from our website www.evolutionsales.com.

Dr Jeff St Paul

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The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

2005-05-01T19:05:00.000-07:00

How to Lose Weight and Improve your Health
with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar benefits have been known for thousands of years. Produced from the fermentation of apples, it has been used as an antiseptic and a naturally occurring antibiotic and Hippocrates used it extensively on his patients. Apple Cider Vinegar was known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans for its medicinal benefits, for disinfecting wounds and for insect bites and snake bites and it's also mentioned in the Bible as an antiseptic and healing agent.

Apple Cider Vinegar contains over 90 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other compounds: lactic acid, amino acids, propionic acid, acetic acid, enzymes, potash and apple pectin Trace elements / Minerals - Phosphorous, calcium, sodium, fluorine, silicon, potassium, magnesium, iron, sulfur, chlorine and copper Vitamins - A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, Provitamin beta-carotene and Bioflavonoids.

The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet

Most recently, Apple Cider Vinegar has been "re-discovered" as an aid to weight loss. It was first used in this way by the Egyptians over 5,000 years ago when it was found to aid in detoxifying the body. As many toxins are stored in fat cells, releasing these naturally is a major step in weight loss - a healthy body finds it easy to lose weight! Apple Cider Vinegar helps to pull these impurities out of the cells and flush them from the body. Consequently, not only do you feel better and have more energy because these toxins aren't slowing down your body's natural processes, you lose weight easily and safely.

Taken in small quantities, 15 - 20 minutes before main meals, Apple Cider Vinegar can therefore help reduce appetite while promoting your body's fat burning potential. It naturally helps curb the appetite, gets rid of excess fluids and aids in burning fat.

However, Apple Cider Vinegar in its liquid form has one major disadvantage - its taste! Even diluted heavily, the acidity can be unpleasant for many people - and as we know, it's very hard to stick with anything that makes us feel bad, however good for us it may be. To counteract this and make it easy for anyone to take, supplement manufacturers have produced Apple Cider Vinegar in capsule or tablet form and we are happy to offer you one of the best of these supplements.

Our tablets contain 200mg of pure Apple Cider Vinegar together with additional ingredients to assist your weight loss - Garcinia Cambogia to help curb your appetite, and aid in burning off extra calories, Capsicum (Cayenne) to provide support for your cardiovascular system and Ginger Root, which contains a wealth of phytonutrients. They can be ordered here for same-day shipping to anywhere in the world.

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The Best Weight Loss, Diet and Fat Burning Supplement! - and it's FREE! - Part 2

2005-04-30T19:06:00.000-07:00

"Who else wants to speed up weight loss and fat burning - without eating less or exercising more than you are right now?"

Compatible with all diet programs - Atkins Diet, Low Carb Diet, South Beach Diet, Zone Diet etc.

How Much Water Should You Drink?

* Drink a minimum of six to eight 8-ounce glasses every day.
* An overweight person needs an additional glass for each 25 lbs. of excess weight.
* According to the American College of Sports Medicine, if you exercise you should drink six ounces of water for every 15 minutes of activity.
* Finally drink enough water so your urine is a light lemon color, but do not exceed 6 pints (96 oz) in total a day.
* Remember, drinks with caffeine are diuretic and will cause you to lose water.

What Kind of Water?

While it's true that any water is better than none, unless you're very lucky your tap water probably not only tastes pretty bad, it also has lots of additives that you may prefer not to swallow ... for example, chlorine, fluoride and various metals. You should therefore aim to drink as much of your water as possible from bottled or filtered sources. Herb teas (also made with pure water) and very dilute fruit or vegetable juices can also make water tastier and easier to drink.

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The Best Weight Loss, Diet and Fat Burning Supplement! - and it's FREE!

2005-04-29T19:02:00.000-07:00

"Who else wants to speed up weight loss and fat burning - without eating less or exercising more than you are right now?"

Compatible with all diet programs - Atkins Diet, Low Carb Diet, South Beach Diet, Zone Diet etc.

If you want to lose weight, be sure to drink enough water. Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. When the body gets the water it needs to function optimally, the endocrine gland function improves, fluid retention is alleviated and more fat is used as fuel because the liver is free to metabolize stored fat. Natural thirst returns, and there is a reduction in hunger. Water is effectively a free diet and weight loss supplement!

Why Drink Water?

* You won't feel hungry as often. Water is a natural appetite suppressant.
* A glass of water before eating will help you feel full and eat less.
* Water metabolizes fat into energy.
* Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake causes fat deposits to increase - therefore drinking more water reduces fat.
* If you don't drink enough water every day, your body may store water.
* Retained water shows up as excess weight.
* To get rid of excess water, you have to consume MORE water.
* Water regulates body temperature and transports nutrients.
* Water helps keep muscles toned, skin soft, and lubricates joints.
* Water helps to maintain muscle stimulation in aiding muscles to contract by
reducing dehydration.
* There is evidence that cold water burns calories.
* Water prevents sagging skin by rehydrating the cells, leaving your skin clear,
healthy and resilient.
* Even MILD dehydration will slow down your metabolism by as much as 3%.

Tomorrow we'll talk about how much and what kind of water you should - or you can get the full story right now.

Dr Jeff St Paul

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Lipotropics and Weight Loss - Part 2

2005-04-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

Continuing our discussion of lipotropics from yesterday ...

Nutritional supplements known as lipotropic combinations (or lipotropic factors) are designed to enhance liver function and increase the flow of fats and bile from the liver and gallbladder. By definition, a lipotropic substance decreases the deposit or speeds up the removal of fat (lipo=fat, tropic=stimulate) within the liver.

L-Phenylalanine is essential for production of adrenaline. It enhances vitamin C absorption and needs vitamin C and B6 for its metabolism. L-Phenylalanine is necessary for the thyroid gland to regulate how fast food is burned and also aids in the waste elimination of kidneys and bladder.

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid essential to the production of the primary thyroid hormone T-3 (triiodothyronine). It helps to stimulate thyroid hormone production and maintain a normal metabolic level. L-Tyrosine is also used in the production of norepinephrine, a natural fat burning appetite-reducing hormone.

Chromium gives you a natural thermogenic "boost" which is activated primarily through any type of physical activity including mild exercise (like walking). This allows YOU to control your heart rate and metabolism and provides you with a much safer alternative to herbal stimulants or chemicals.

Chromium picolinate is the most absorbable form of chromium. Chromium is a rare metal and probably 99% of the American population do not get enough chromium in their diet. A higher sugar diet can increase the excretion of chromium. Researchers believe that a chromium deficiency leads to Type II diabetes which is really out of control in the U.S.

Chromium lowers the level of bad cholesterol LDL. It increases good cholesterol HDL. It is a good remedy for elevated blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It works well in combination with inositol to lower LDL and increase HDL levels.

Many physicians use chromium picolinate to treat Type II diabetes or insulin resistance, a condition where the body produces enough insulin but cells don't use it efficiently resulting in a rise in blood sugar levels.

Obesity and a diet high in refined sugar increases the likelihood of developing Type II diabetes. Research has shown that chromium can lower blood sugar levels as effectively as prescription medication without the side effects and that diabetics and body builders can benefit from chromium because it can help trim fat and build muscle. Research has also shown that chromium picolinate can burn fat and enhance muscle even without exercise or a special diet. Individuals should follow a sound exercise and diet routine to get the full benefit.

Results of a clinical study published show that chromium picolinate aids in the loss of body fat. In the study, the 122 moderately overweight individuals who took chromium picolinate lost an average of 6.2 pounds of body fat as opposed to only 3.4 pounds in those individuals in the placebo group.

"The data clearly confirm that supplementation with chromium picolinate can lead to significant improvements in body composition resulting from fat loss, particularly for individuals who may not be as aggressive in making lifestyle changes such as reducing caloric intake or increasing their physical activity."

Gilbert Kaats, PhD, of the Health and Medical Research Foundation in San Antonio and lead investigator in the study.

We've made sure that our Weight Loss Magic Plan makes full use of lipotropics factors to help speed up your metabolism and burn fat faster!

Dr Jeff St Paul
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Lipotropics and Weight Loss - Part 1

2005-04-27T19:05:00.000-07:00

Nutritional supplements known as lipotropic combinations (or lipotropic factors) are designed to enhance liver function and increase the flow of fats and bile from the liver and gallbladder. By definition, a lipotropic substance decreases the deposit or speeds up the removal of fat (lipo=fat, tropic=stimulate) within the liver.

Lipotropics increase production of lecithin by the liver thereby helping to keep cholesterol more soluble and lessening deposits in blood vessels. They prevent accumulation of fats in the liver. They also detoxify amines which are by-products of protein metabolism and aid in converting fat into useful energy. Lipotropic combinations are well known in naturopathic medicine but until recently have been little used by conventional physicians.

Calcium Pyruvate plays a crucial role in the conversion of food to energy. Pyruvate increases cellular respiration, or the amount of energy the mitochondria (the cells' metabolic furnace) use. The more energy used, the less the body stores.

Ronald T. Stanko, M.D., at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, conducted a study involving 14 obese women (average weight 256 pounds), who were fed a 1,000-calorie liquid diet for three weeks. Those taking pyruvate lost 37% more weight (13 versus 9.5 pounds) and 48% more fat (8.8 versus 5.9 pounds) than the control group.

Ginseng is a popular antioxidant herb used to increase energy, strengthen the immune system and to protect the body against the physical effects of stress and fatigue. Compounds found in ginseng help to combat harmful viruses and bacteria and certain cancers. The herb also has positive effects on the nervous system and one of its substances, panaxans, lowers blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that Ginseng is also a good appetite suppressant.

Tomorrow: more lipotropic supplements ... or read the full story here

Dr Jeff St Paul
Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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The best weight loss supplement - Weight Loss Magic 7

2005-04-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Day 7 of the Weight Loss Magic program. Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

DAY 7

This is day 7, the end of the first week, and a busy one at that :) We're still nswering questions, so if yours hasn't been answered yet - or if you have a few more :) - go to www.evolutionsales.com and click on the "Customer Service" email link at the bottom of each page and we'll get to it right away.

Today's assignment is easy, I promise! For today your Magic Step is to start drinking 1 glass of water 1/2 hour before each meal.

That's it!

Start drinking a glass of PURE water 1/2 hour before breakfast, lunch and dinner, and take your Weight Loss Magic supplements at the same time. The nutrients in the WLM supplements need water to start working their Weight Loss Magic to KICK-START YOUR METABOLISM! Now you can drink ANY water, tap water is ok, but some water is better to drink. (It tastes better too! ) Go to our page called Free Diet Supplement and read the details about what kind of water to drink and how important it is to your weight loss program.

Now here's a Magic Tip ...

If the taste of your plain water is unpleasant to you, add about 1/8 cup of grape or grapefruit juice to it first. Just a few tablespoons to a cup of water. That will work magic on the flavor if the tap water in your area tastes bad.

Of course, as the Water FAQ page suggests, purified water is best - best tasting and best for you. You get used to drinking more water very quickly. If you are still waiting for the products to arrive, go ahead with drinking the water and the other suggestions on the Healthy Lifestyle page and your products will arrive very soon. To start losing weight even faster, you can request overnight or next-day delivery by including a note with your order, sending a message thru our Customer Service button, or by calling our customer service number given at the foot of each page of the website.

Remember, the Weight Loss Magic program is absolutely the fastest easiest, safest and most economical way to kick start your metabolism and block fat absorption, without starvation diets and without strenuous exercise, lowering cholesterol by reducing metabolized fats ... and it's all automatic!

Stay tuned.

Dr Jeff St Paul
Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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Was this your question? - Weight Loss Magic 6

2005-04-25T19:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Day 6 of Weight Loss Magic. Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

DAY 6

Wow, there really were a lot of questions from yesterday, because they're still flowing in. We're working our way through them and I promise we will answer every one as soon as we can. We try to answer all the questions we receive in 45 minutes or less, but when there are a lot it can take a little longer. So, please bear with us and I promise that we will answer each and every question you've asked.

Because of all your questions, we we'll wait till tomorrow to introduce any new ideas so that everyone can catch up. Also, to help answer some of your questions more quickly, we've put some of the most common ones on the web site in a FAQ, or Frequently Asked Questions page.

It may save you some time to check and see if your question's there. This page keeps getting longer and longer so don't feel like you have to read it all at once! And keep checking back as we keep the page updated.

Losing weight is really very simple. The most important thing is to GET STARTED :) You have your target weight and the number of pounds you want to lose, your daily weight loss chart, your food journal of the foods that you are currently eating, and the Weight Loss Magic Program. Compare your current foods you are eating to those in the Healthy Lifestyle list and start to make the changes gradually.

A lot of you have asked about which product to start with, so we have made the choice simple and easy by putting together a SPECIAL DEAL with a 30 Day supply of the entire program at a special price.

Also, some of you have asked some questions about shipping. We ship the same day when possible, so you should get the program within a few days so you will not fall behind in taking your Magic Steps!

We've had some questions about how safe our products are. All of our products are 100% natural dietary supplements, they are substances found in food, totally natural. There are no dangerous drugs or stimulants, like Ephedra which has made the news recently, and which can do more harm than good.

MAgic Tip - The most important step in losing weight is the FIRST STEP.

START THE PROGRAM TODAY! All the questions will be answered in time whether you start today or not, so START TODAY and by this time next week you could be enjoying the feeling of being several pounds lighter.

For more details about our Weight Loss products and how they each work, just go to www.evolutionsales.com and click on the pictures of each product or on the product names in the list on the left.

Remember, losing weight is simple and easy, just follow the Weight Loss Magic Program, step by step, and you will start to lose. This program works because so many have lost weight using these simple day to day 5 minute steps, and YOU WILL TOO!

See you tomorrow :)

Dr Jeff St Paul
Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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Start Melting Those Pounds - Weight Loss Magic 5

2005-04-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to Weight Loss Magic, Day 5. Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

DAY 5

This is day 5, the end of the week if you started on Monday - If you didn't don't worry about it :) Today we're going to talk about the Weight Loss Magic Program. It's easy; there are just a few simple guidelines to follow to get you started on your weight loss goals. Remember, simple is better when it comes to weight loss.

Now you're ready to start. The safest and easiest way to start losing weight is to use the body's natural Thermogenic and Lipotropic mechanism to restore your metabolism to where it should be to maintain normal weight.

If you've been yo-yo dieting for a while or having trouble getting those pounds to shift, then the Weight Loss Magic program is absolutely the fastest, easiest, safest and most economical way to kick start your metabolism and block fat absorption, without starvation diets and without strenuous exercise - lowering cholesterol by reducing metabolized fats ... and it's all automatic!

Just taking a nutritional supplement with your meals one to three times daily will raise your metabolism and start melting those pounds.

Our Healthy Lifestyle page shows you how to do a few more simple things that will help your body to shed pounds as fast and as safely as possible.

After you have the WLM Program in front of you, for the next week or so we will explain how these few simple but important steps work together to improve your overall health, raise your metabolism, and burn off excess fat.

But don't wait! Get this short list of easy steps and START TODAY!

If you have any questions about getting started, you can contact us live by going to
www.evolutionsales.com/ and clicking on the LEAVE A MESSAGE button. This will connect you to a LIVE person when we're available. If we're talking to someone else, you can send us an "off-line" message. We'll answer your questions as soon as we get them, because we want you to get started right away.

Tomorrow we'll deal with some of the most frequently asked questions right here.

Until then ....

Dr Jeff St Paul

Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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Are you guaranteeing weight GAIN? - Weight Loss Magic 4

2005-04-23T19:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Day 4 of Weight Loss Magic. Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

DAY 4

Today we are going to use the information you have gathered from the previous days to start you on a Weight Loss Program. The idea we will be talking about today is metabolism - how it is that your body's metabolism controls your weight. Now, you could write a book about this subject - and many people have! - but the concept is really very simple.

MAGIC TIP -
Slow Metabolism = Weight Gain, Fast Metabolism = Weight Loss.

Simple isn't it? So if you wanted to gain weight and get fatter you would want to slow down your body's metabolism, [Hint: If you're on this program, you probably DON'T want to do that :)], and if you wanted to LOSE weight and get slimmer you would want to speed up your body's metabolism... you get the idea :)

Your weight right now is a reflection of what your metabolism is doing ... okay I have to say it ...

Magic Tip - The best way to SLOW DOWN your metabolism and guarantee weight GAIN is .... DIETING!

That's right ... Dieting actually slows down your metabolism so that when you go off your diet you gain weight really, really fast ... it's called the YO-YO EFFECT!

So this is not a good idea.

So we won't do that :)

What we will do is show you how you can speed up your body's metabolism by using Thermogenic and Lipotropic factors without any dieting or exercise AT ALL!

What are those factors? How do they work?

Well, by supplementing your diet with all natural nutritional supplements that stimulate the body's fat burning mechanisms, the pounds start to melt off automatically. This is called the LIPOTROPIC FACTOR.

To find out how Lipotropics work, we have a page on our site that will explain it all. If it seems complicated now, don't worry, because ....

Magic Tip: Lipotropics work whether you understand them or not!

You don't have to understand it completely, because most so-called "diet experts" don't understand it either. That is why their diets don't work, and why most people lose some weight dieting then gain it all back and more! Lipotropics work whether you understand or not, and you don't have to follow a complicated diet or count calories.

The Weight Loss Magic program is absolutely the fastest easiest, safest and most economical way to kick start your metabolism and block fat absorption, without starvation diets and strenuous exercise, lowering cholesterol by reducing metabolized fats ... it's all automatic!

Well, I promised that this would not be a book, so to find out more about this go to our Lipotropics FAQ page for the details of the story.

Tomorrow, we will put this all together into a plan. Hang in there!

Warmly,

Dr Jeff St Paul

Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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If it's not about dieting, what is it? - Weight Loss Magic 3

2005-04-22T19:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Day 3 of Weight Loss Magic. Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

DAY 3

We have a very easy project for today. What is most surprising is that even though todays's project is very, very, very simple and easy, many of our members have told us that for them, it was the most important step that they made in the beginning. Some members mentioned that they had been "dieting" for years and never did this before, and that it was a very eye-opening experience, and one that really got them on the road to successful weight loss. Oh, and, did I mention that it is absolutely FREE? :)

Magic Tip - In weight loss, sometimes the most simple things can have big effects.

Ok, today's assignment is just to write down on a piece of paper everything you eat and drink in a day, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Snacks. But put EVERYTHING in there. Right after you eat or drink something, write it down. This is just for today, and will not be a daily task, I promise. This is just a simple list of everything you eat during the day, and don't forget to include drinks. And remember, this is just for you, no one else has to see it :)

The Daily Food Journal

If you want to print out a convenient form, we have one available here. Just go to our Daily Food Journal and print out the page and you can enter the foods you eat in the spaces.

NOW REMEMBER - THIS IS NOT ABOUT DIETING

MAGIC TIP - DON'T DIET. Diets don't work!

Of course, overeating is not good either, and this exercise will help you to see if your food intake is out of balance. We do recommend eating a balanced diet, as that is important to the program.

The Weight Loss Magic Program is based on KICK STARTING the body's metabolism back up to normal or optimum levels to start the body's own weight loss and fat burning mechanisms working.

This is without dieting or exercise. That is why it is so simple and easy, and why it works.

The Weight Loss Magic program is absolutely the fastest, easiest, safest and most economical way to kick start your metabolism and block fat absorption, without starvation diets and strenuous exercise, lowering cholesterol by reducing metabolized fats ... it's all automatic!

Tomorrow we will start to show you how to use all of this information we have been collecting.

See you then :)

Dr Jeff St Paul

Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
magic@evolutionsales.com
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Get your Weight Loss Chart - Weight Loss Magic 2

2005-04-21T19:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Day 2 of Weight Loss Magic. Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

DAY 2

Yesterday we calculated our BMI and our IBW. Just go to our BMI calculator, subtract your current weight from your IBW and you will have a number. That is the number of pounds that you want to target to lose, approximately. It's that easy.

Now, don't think of this number as an exact figure. It really doesn't matter if you lose that poundage or not. The purpose of knowing that number is that it gives us a target, and gives us a targeted weight loss goal. That is step 1. The second purpose of knowing that number is that it tells you what program to be on.

Ok so far? Let's say you need to lose 100 or more pounds. That guides us into one program, but what if you need to lose only 10 pounds? You may have a different body type and might want to be on a different program eventually. Why is that?

Well here's a MAGIC TIP - It's easier for the body to lose the first 100 pounds than it is to lose the last 10!

So that's good news if you have a lot of weight to lose. But there is something I want you to keep in mind:

Magic Tip: No matter how much weight you want to lose ... IT IS BETTER TO LOSE WEIGHT SLOWLY!

Why?.. because it's healthier and safer, but most important ... it's EASIER for the body to KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF if you lose it slowly. We don't want our weight to go up and down, and up and down like a yo-yo!

Magic Tip: YO-YO FAD DIETS ARE BAD (but you knew that ...)

At this point, it's probably best to forget all you have ever read about dieting and diets, it's probably very confusing, and most likely WRONG! So forget all those other diets for now, we'll talk about them later on. You're going to learn the Magic Way" to weight loss.

The 30-Day Weight Loss Chart

For today, write your weight on a piece of paper that has room for 30 spaces - a 30-Day Weight Loss Chart. This doesn't have to be fancy, just a piece of paper, but we have one available for you if you want to print it out. Just go to our Weight Loss Chart and you'll find a printer-friendly chart already created.

We're getting ready to start losing weight, step by step.

That's it for today, see you tomorrow.

Dr Jeff St Paul

Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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Your First Day of Weight Loss Magic

2005-04-20T18:55:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss Magic is a simple step-by-step 30 day program that makes losing weight easy! In Just 5 Minutes A Day you will find the answers to your Weight Loss questions and be on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss!

There are so many confusing and complicated diets out there. It seems every city has its own diet. The Scarsdale diet, The San Francisco Diet, The Beverly Hills Diet, The Miami Diet, as well as every doctor in those cities, Dr. Atkins, the Zone... not to mention the food programs, Weight Watchers, Lindora, Jenny Craig. It's hard to remember all their names let alone keep their diets straight. What I do remember is what my customers have told me about those diets. "...I lost weight at first, then gained it all back and more. Now what do I do?..."

Well, that's why I wrote Weight Loss Magic. In Weight Loss Magic you will learn how to start losing weight by accelerating your body's metabolism, turning your body into a fat-burning dynamo, in simple, easy steps. The Weight Loss Magic program is absolutely the fastest, easiest, safest and most economical way to kickstart your metabolism to the FAT BURNING LEVEL AND KEEP IT THERE !! It's the easiest way to burn off fat, without starvation diets and without strenuous exercise. Losing weight is easy the Magic Way! Make the decision today to give it a try, you have nothing to lose but your extra pounds.

Ok, let's get started. The first step is to find out how much weight you need to lose. What is your target? We have a way to figure this out that is simple and easy.

First weigh yourself... any scale will do. If you don't have a scale handy just use your best estimate for now, but sometime in the next few days get to a scale. Once you have your weight, write it down.

Now, go to the BMI calculator on our website. Just follow the directions, plug in your figures and calculate your BMI - Body Mass Index - and your Ideal Body Weight.

What is a BMI? BMI means "Body Mass Index". Don't worry about the definition, BMI just gives you an approximate estimate of how much of your weight is made up of fat that YOU CAN LOSE! Isn't that GREAT? Just plug your figures into the BMI and IBW calculators and subtract from your present weight and you will get a quick picture of how much weight YOU CAN LOSE !!

Our philosophy of Weight Loss is simple but important. Weight Loss can be fast and easy, but keeping the weight off and living a healthy life is just as important. In fact, you will learn as we progress that health is the most important factor, and a healthy lifestyle and healthy weight are one and the same.

Okay, that's all for today folks. I said that Weight Loss Magic would be simple and easy, and only take 5 MINUTES of your time a day. That's an important part of the "Magic", don't try to do too much at once, let it sink in a little bit.

I will leave you with this thought, why make something that is simple and easy, complicated and difficult? Weight Loss is easy!

I'll show you how.

Stay tuned.

Dr Jeff St Paul

Weight Loss in 5 minutes a day - it's Magic!
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Diabetes and the Link to Gum Disease

2005-04-19T18:52:00.001-07:00

(ARA) - The incidence of diabetes has jumped nearly 50 percent in the past 10 years and is expected to grow another 165 percent by 2050 under current trends, according to the American Diabetes Association. The medical burden of diabetes and its complications can be overwhelming, and oral health care often falls low on the list of health priorities for diabetics.

In fact, many individuals may not be aware of how diabetes impacts oral health. Having diabetes increases your susceptibility to gum disease, particularly for people who have a hard time controlling their blood sugar. At the same time, studies have shown that having gum disease may make it harder to control your blood sugar. The early stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis, is characterized by red, puffy gums that bleed when you brush, floss, or use other oral care aids. Bleeding swollen gums is a sign of infection. Gum disease can progress and eventually lead to tooth loss, which can make it more difficult to eat the right foods. Many individuals do not even know they have the early stages of gum disease. So it's particularly important for people with diabetes to have regular dental visits and to follow a good oral health routine at home. Preventing gum disease can save time, money, and discomfort.

The good news is that maintaining an optimal self-care routine for your teeth and gums can be easy. People with diabetes should start by talking to their dentist. Sharing medical history, including current medications, level of glycemic control, and complications from diabetes along with other health information, allows you and your dentist to map out the most appropriate self-care program.

In addition to regularly visiting and communicating with your dentist and brushing and flossing daily, there are three easy things you can do on your own to improve your gum health and overall well being.

Fend Off a Plaque Attack with a Dental Water Jet.

A study conducted by University of Buffalo researchers in 2002 shows that people with diabetes who added the Waterpik Dental Water Jet to their self-care routine had a 23 percent reduction in plaque, a 20 percent reduction in gingivitis and a 13 percent reduction in bleeding compared to people who only brushed and flossed. "Of all the oral self-care products available, the dental water jet has the longest and best track record of reducing gingivitis and bleeding", says Carol Jahn, a registered dental hygienist and manager of educational programs at Waterpik Technologies. The dental water jet delivers a unique combination of water pressure and pulsation at the level clinically proved safe and effective, and it cleans three times deeper than brushing and flossing alone. Waterpik recently introduced a sleek cordless model, so now it's easy to travel and carry a dental water jet with you in a vanity bag.

Chew Sugar-free Gum.

Many individuals with diabetes suffer from dry mouth, which can be caused by certain medications and high blood sugar levels. A dry mouth can increase your risk of cavities and mouth infections, because there's less saliva to wash away germs. To increase the saliva in the mouth, stay hydrated and try chewing sugar-free gum. TheraBreath Oxygenating chewing gum, developed by celebrity dentist Dr. Harold Katz, founder of the California Breath Clinics, counters dry mouth and bad breath while also helping whiten your teeth. "I've used Xylitol as a sweetener, instead of sugar or Aspartame (Nutrasweet) like so many other chewing gums", says Dr. Katz. "It is a sugar alcohol, which makes it safe for diabetics because the body doesn't react to sugar alcohols the same way that it does to sucrose or glucose".

Stop Smoking.

Smoking increases your risk for gum disease. Both the American Diabetes Association and American Dental Hygienists' Association strongly advocate that individuals with diabetes stop smoking. Smokers with diabetes over age 45 are 20 times as likely to develop severe gum disease than a person without those risk factors, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Smokers also face another risk. "Smokers may have an impaired response to gum inflammation", says Jahn. "Nicotine often masks the signs of periodontal disease, especially bleeding".

Although diabetes will continue to be a challenge for millions of Americans, self-care continues to become easier and more effective. For more information about self-care products, visit www.waterpik.com or www.freshbreath.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content
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Menopause and Bladder Control

2005-04-18T18:52:00.000-07:00

Does menopause affect bladder control?

Yes. Some women have bladder control problems after they stop having periods (menopause or change of life). If you are going through menopause, talk to your health care team.

After your periods end, your body stops making the female hormone estrogen. Estrogen controls how your body matures, your monthly periods and body changes during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Some scientists believe estrogen may help keep the lining of the bladder and urethra plump and healthy. They think that lack of estrogen could contribute to weakness of the bladder control muscles.

Pressure from coughing, sneezing, or lifting can push urine through the weakened muscle. This kind of leakage is called stress incontinence. It is one of the most common kinds of bladder control problems in older women.

Recent studies have raised doubts about the benefits of taking estrogen after menopause. The studies also point to added risks from taking estrogen for many years. No studies have shown that taking estrogen improves bladder control in women who have gone through menopause. Your doctor can suggest many other possible treatments to improve bladder control.
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Arthritis and Stiff Joints Redux

2005-04-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

This is such and important topic affecting millions of otherwise healthy people, I thought it would be important to review this information. Consumers spend billions every year on pain relief to deal with the pain of arthritis, stiff joints, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, hip pain, elbow pain, sore back, chronic back ache, bursitis, tendonitis and more. Sadly, all too often the result is that you increase your odds of ulcer, liver and kidney problems - and you still have pain.

Understanding the pain you are suffering

COX-1 and COX-2 Pain Triggers:
For many years, doctors have known that your body releases an enzyme called cyclooxygenase, or COX, and that it has two forms - COX-1 and COX-2. These enzymes are your body's natural response mechanisms.

COX-1 protects your stomach lining from harsh acids and digestive chemicals and also helps maintain kidney function. So, when you eat that spicy meal or sour pickle, COX-1 protects your stomach.

COX-2 is produced when joints or tissue are injured. When COX-2 enzymes get abundant, they can trigger pain and swelling.

So ... you bang your knee and your body floods with COX-2 enzymes. The abundance of COX-2 triggers pain and maybe even swelling. Or perhaps you may have a chronic joint or muscle injury (like arthritis), which causes the COX-2 levels to remain high all the time - bringing constant pain that won't go away.

Most over the counter painkillers - like Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen & Acetaminophens - work by suppressing the COX enzyme. The down side is that they suppress both COX-1 and COX-2, which is why they often cause upset stomach, ulcer, increased risk of liver and kidney problems and gastrointestinal bleeding.

For extended use (e.g. arthritis) doctors will often prescribe COX-2 inhibitors, such as Vioxx, Bextra or Celebrex. Side effects of COX-2 synthetic medications include abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, and - in rare cases - severe effects like abdominal bleeding. The withdrawal of Vioxx underlines the potential dangers of some of these side effects.

Still suffering pain? Discover the hidden trigger!

Have you ever thought "pain medication doesn't work for me?" You're partially right. The pain medication you are taking is not working for you, and we can tell you why!

Scientists have recently discovered that there is a third enzyme that triggers pain. It's called the 5-LO enzyme, and over the counter pain medications have no effect on it. That's why you still have pain.

Imagine, for a minute, that there are three streams feeding into a river. If you block the flow to two of them, where is the water going to gush? Into the third! And that's exactly what happens when you block the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes without suppressing the pain inducing 5-LO enzyme.

And what about healing?

It's a common mistake to think that when pain stops, the injury is "better". But if the pain has stopped because of medication, you still have cell damage. Pain medications like Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen & Acetaminophens do nothing to heal the cell damage - and can even slow down healing.

The FlexEasy difference!

Unlike most pain medications, FlexEasy suppresses the COX-2 enzyme as well as the 5-LO enzyme for more effective pain relief.

FlexEasy contains glucosamine to help heal the injured tissue, and contains a special blend of natural ingredients to reduce inflammation, control overactive nerve impulses, soften any scar tissue, help cartilage tissue heal, and block pain within the cartilage and muscles to help you feel better faster without an upset stomach or side effects.

If this product was a synthetic, the large drug companies would be battling to patent it. But it's not. It's 100% natural.

Best of all, FlexEasy is a liquid formula for faster, higher absorption. While our bodies only absorb approximately 30% of vitamins/supplements in pill form, liquids have an absorption rate of about 90%.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Dr. Brad Krueger is a natural joint pain relief specialist. You can ask him questions at www.flexeasy.com
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Understanding and Ending the Pain Caused by Arthritis and Stiff Joints

2005-04-16T18:52:00.000-07:00

Consumers spend billions every year on pain relief to deal with the pain of arthritis, stiff joints, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, hip pain, elbow pain, sore back, chronic back ache, bursitis, tendonitis and more. Sadly, all too often the result is that you increase your odds of ulcer, liver and kidney problems - and you still have pain.

Understanding the pain you are suffering

COX-1 and COX-2 Pain Triggers:
For many years, doctors have known that your body releases an enzyme called cyclooxygenase, or COX, and that it has two forms - COX-1 and COX-2. These enzymes are your body's natural response mechanisms.

COX-1 protects your stomach lining from harsh acids and digestive chemicals and also helps maintain kidney function. So, when you eat that spicy meal or sour pickle, COX-1 protects your stomach.

COX-2 is produced when joints or tissue are injured. When COX-2 enzymes get abundant, they can trigger pain and swelling.

So ... you bang your knee and your body floods with COX-2 enzymes. The abundance of COX-2 triggers pain and maybe even swelling. Or perhaps you may have a chronic joint or muscle injury (like arthritis), which causes the COX-2 levels to remain high all the time - bringing constant pain that won't go away.

Most over the counter painkillers - like Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen & Acetaminophens - work by suppressing the COX enzyme. The down side is that they suppress both COX-1 and COX-2, which is why they often cause upset stomach, ulcer, increased risk of liver and kidney problems and gastrointestinal bleeding.

For extended use (e.g. arthritis) doctors will often prescribe COX-2 inhibitors, such as Vioxx, Bextra or Celebrex. Side effects of COX-2 synthetic medications include abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, and - in rare cases - severe effects like abdominal bleeding. The withdrawal of Vioxx underlines the potential dangers of some of these side effects.

Still suffering pain? Discover the hidden trigger!

Have you ever thought "pain medication doesn't work for me?" You're partially right. The pain medication you are taking is not working for you, and we can tell you why!

Scientists have recently discovered that there is a third enzyme that triggers pain. It's called the 5-LO enzyme, and over the counter pain medications have no effect on it. That's why you still have pain.

Imagine, for a minute, that there are three streams feeding into a river. If you block the flow to two of them, where is the water going to gush? Into the third! And that's exactly what happens when you block the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes without suppressing the pain inducing 5-LO enzyme.

And what about healing?

It's a common mistake to think that when pain stops, the injury is "better". But if the pain has stopped because of medication, you still have cell damage. Pain medications like Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen & Acetaminophens do nothing to heal the cell damage - and can even slow down healing.

The FlexEasy difference!

Unlike most pain medications, FlexEasy suppresses the COX-2 enzyme as well as the 5-LO enzyme for more effective pain relief.

FlexEasy contains glucosamine to help heal the injured tissue, and contains a special blend of natural ingredients to reduce inflammation, control overactive nerve impulses, soften any scar tissue, help cartilage tissue heal, and block pain within the cartilage and muscles to help you feel better faster without an upset stomach or side effects.

If this product was a synthetic, the large drug companies would be battling to patent it. But it's not. It's 100% natural.

Best of all, FlexEasy is a liquid formula for faster, higher absorption. While our bodies only absorb approximately 30% of vitamins/supplements in pill form, liquids have an absorption rate of about 90%.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Dr. Brad Krueger is a natural joint pain relief specialist. You can ask him questions at www.flexeasy.com
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Hope and Help for People with Vision Loss

2005-04-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

ARA) - For about 14 million Americans -- one out of every 20 -- have an eye condition called low vision. Most people develop low vision because of eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or age-related macular degeneration -- the leading cause of severe visual impairment and blindness in Americans 60 years of age and older.

This condition makes it difficult to recognize faces of friends, see the television, read mail, and walk around the neighborhood. The good news is help is available for people with vision loss.

"The fact is that people can do something about it,” said Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Eye Institute (NEI). “People with low vision can improve their quality of life through vision rehabilitation services to teach them how to use their remaining vision more effectively. Using a variety of visual and adaptive devices may bring back or help them keep their independence," he says. For instance, some people may benefit from the use of magnifying lenses for close-up viewing, and telescopic lenses for seeing in the distance. They may need to learn how to get around their neighborhoods, or guidance on making modifications in their homes. Group support from others who suffer from low vision is another important resource.

The experts suggest that those who suffer from low vision should be persistent. “Remember that you are your best health advocate,” said Sieving. “Investigate and learn as much as you can, especially if you have been told that you may lose more vision or that nothing more can be done for you. It is important that you ask questions about vision rehabilitation and get answers. Many resources are available to help you.” For a free booklet, “What You Should Know About Low Vision,” call (877) 569-8474.

Courtesy of ARA Content
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Technorati Tags: Eye Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma

Don't Lose Sight of Diabetic Eye Disease

2005-04-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

Diabetes can cause problems like blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputations. But by taking good care of yourself through diet, exercise, and special medications, you can control diabetes. And there is more good news. Diabetic eye disease, a complication of diabetes, can be treated before vision loss occurs.

All people with diabetes need to get a dilated eye exam at least once a year.

1. What is diabetic eye disease?

Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of this disease. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness.

Diabetic eye disease may include:

Diabetic retinopathy — damage to the blood vessels in the retina.

Cataract — clouding of the eye's lens.

Glaucoma — increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that leads to optic nerve damage and loss of vision.

2. What is the most common diabetic eye disease?

Diabetic retinopathy. This disease is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. In some people with diabetic retinopathy, retinal blood vessels may swell and leak fluid. In other people, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These changes may result in vision loss or blindness.

3. What are its symptoms?

Often there are none in the early stages of the disease. Vision may not change until the disease becomes severe. Nor is there any pain. Blurred vision may occur when the macula - the part of the retina that provides sharp, central vision – swells from the leaking fluid. This condition is called macular edema. If new vessels have grown on the surface of the retina, they can bleed into the eye, blocking vision. But, even in more advanced cases, the disease may progress a long way without symptoms. That is why regular eye examinations for people with diabetes are so important.

4. Who is most likely to get diabetic retinopathy?

Anyone with diabetes. The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely he or she will get diabetic retinopathy. Between 40-45 percent of those with diagnosed diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy.

5. How is it detected?

If you have diabetes, you should have your eyes examined at least once a year. Your eyes should be dilated during the exam. That means eyedrops are used to enlarge your pupils. This allows the eye care professional to see more of the inside of your eyes to check for signs of the disease.

6. Can diabetic retinopathy be treated?

Yes. Your eye care professional may suggest laser surgery in which a strong light beam is aimed onto the retina.

Laser surgery and appropriate follow-up care can reduce the risk of blindness by 90 percent. However, laser surgery often cannot restore vision that has already been lost. That is why finding diabetic retinopathy early is the best way to prevent vision loss.

7. Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented?

Not totally, but your risk can be greatly reduced. The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) showed that better control of blood sugar level slows the onset and progression of retinopathy and lessens the need for laser surgery for severe retinopathy.

The study found that the group that tried to keep their blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible also had much less kidney and nerve disease. This level of blood sugar control may not be best for everyone, including some elderly patients, children under 13, or people with heart disease. So ask your doctor if this program is right for you.

8. How common are the other diabetic eye diseases?

If you have diabetes, you are also at risk for other diabetic eye diseases. Cataracts develop at an earlier age in people with diabetes. Cataracts can usually be treated by surgery.

Glaucoma may also become a problem. A person with diabetes is nearly twice as likely to get glaucoma as other adults. And, as with diabetic retinopathy, the longer you have had diabetes, the greater your risk of getting glaucoma. Glaucoma may be treated with medications, laser, or other forms of surgery.

9. What research is being done?

Much research is being done to learn more about diabetic eye disease. For instance, the National Eye Institute is supporting a number of research studies in the laboratory and with patients to learn what causes diabetic retinopathy and how it can be better treated. This research should provide better ways to detect and treat diabetic eye disease and prevent blindness in more people with diabetes.

10. What can I do to protect my vision?

Finding and treating the disease early, before it causes vision loss or blindness, is the best way to control diabetic eye disease. So, if you have diabetes, make sure you get a dilated eye examination at least once a year.

Remember . . .

Diabetes is a disease that can cause very serious health problems. If you have diabetes:

1. Know your ABCs-A1C (blood glucose), blood pressure (BP), and cholesterol numbers.
2. Take your medicines as prescribed by your doctor.
3. Monitor your blood sugar daily.
4. Reach and stay at a healthy weight.
5. Get regular physical activity.
6. Quit smoking.

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Healthy Spring Cleansing with Dandelions!

2005-04-13T19:05:00.000-07:00

They're popping up and showing their sunny yellow faces, bringing smiles to the enlightened. At last, Spring has arrived! Time to start gathering, and cleaning the winter sludge from your body.

This is NOT just a useless weed! Dandelion has been safely used as a medicinal herb and food for centuries. Native Americans were using Dandelion for a wide variety of ailments long before the discovery of America by Europeans.

Dandelion (taraxacum officinale) - The name of the genus, taraxacum, is derived from the Greek word taraxos (disorder), and akos (remedy), because it was considered to be a cure all for every health problem.

Traditionally, this abundant weed has been used as a tonic and blood purifier, for constipation, inflammatory skin conditions, eczema and acne, joint pain, and liver dysfunction, including liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, gout, and jaundice.

It's also used in the treatment of flu, gallstones, kidney and urinary disorders, hypoglycemia, dyspepsia with constipation, edema associated with high blood pressure and heart weakness.

Dandelion is unequalled for detoxification, hepatitis, and acute infections. It's a powerful diuretic but doesn't deplete the body of potassium like many diuretics. It's very rich in minerals like iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and boron and vitamins A, B, and C. It also contains saponins that prevent tumor growth and up to 25% inulin, a phytochemical that seems to selectively nourish and increase the body's supply of good intestinal bacteria such as bifidobacteria.

Externally the fresh juice will fight bacteria and help heal wounds. The latex contained in the plant sap can be used to remove corns and warts. When placed in a paper bag with unripe fruit, the flowers and leaves release ethylene gas to ripen the fruit quickly. A liquid plant food can be made from the root and leaves. A dark red dye is obtained from the root. Or make your own cosmetic skin lotion from the appendages at the base of the leaf blades, distill in water, then splash on to clear the skin and fade freckles.

Gather edible leaves and flowers anytime, roots in spring. The young leaves are less bitter and delicious when tossed with sea salt, lemon juice and olive or flax oil, and flowers are eaten raw in salads or dipped in batter and fried. Get the kids out to gather a gallon of flowers and make your own wine. Be sure to hide away a bottle for a special winter gathering. You'll love a taste of summer during the Winter Solstice. Gather, chop fine and slow-roast the roots for a delicious coffee substitute.

What a versatile and generous weed!

We all need this FREE medicine, and you'll definitely notice the difference with a cleaner, healthier body. There's no need to kill, spray herbicides or otherwise eradicate this healthful weed from your manicured lawns. Don't you believe that every green, growing plant is here for us to use beneficially? Spread the word, not the poison.

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Victoria Kindle, a weed appreciator and naturalist, loves and lives in the healing community of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee and is the owner of earthyherbals.com - Tn.Teas&Herbals
Latest herbal news at http://earthyherbals.com
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Color Contact Lenses – your options

2005-04-12T19:06:00.000-07:00

Very few people are actually satisfied with their appearance. Some will go to great lengths to achieve a look that they consider acceptable. If you wear contacts and you’re interested in changing your appearance but you want to use a subtle approach, you may want to consider color contact lenses. You can choose from a variety of natural colors including blue, hazel, and green. There are numerous types of these lenses available that vary in the amount of tint used to create the lenses. If you have trouble seeing your contacts during insertion, for example and you don’t want to actually change the color of your eyes but you just want to be able to see your contacts better, then contacts with a light tint would work better for you.

Color contact lenses aren’t just for people who require corrective lenses. There are just as many types of non-prescription contacts that can alter and/or enhance your eyes available. Of course you should obtain assistance from an eyewear professional so that the contacts fit securely on your eyes, and also to obtain important information regarding the use and care of the lenses. Color contact lenses are becoming more common for athletes interested in improving their skill. Race car drivers, for example, can benefit from color contact lenses with an amber tint because they can filter out shadows that can interfere with the driver’s vision.

Have you ever noticed someone’s eyes that you were certain were not their own color? One of the issues associated with wearing color contact lenses is buying a set that complements your natural eye and skin color. If your skin and eyes are naturally light, you have the good fortune of being able to wear just about any type of colored lenses. People with dark eyes and/or skin are best suited with opaque lenses. Instead of covering the eye with a solid color, opaque color contact lenses actually complement the natural color of the eye using a pattern of several different color blends for a more natural look. If your eyes are somewhere in the middle or you want to try a color in contrast to your eye, you could contact an eye specialist to discuss your options or consider buying disposable color contacts to try out different looks cheaply.

For a special party look or just to be different, crazy contact lenses and special effect contact lenses are fun and will always attract attention. They’re not just for Halloween!

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Brad Triggs provides more information on
Color Contact at his website:
MyDiscountLenses.com - Color Contact Lenses
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Technorati Tags: Crazy Contact Lenses, Special Effect Contact Lenses

Incredible - Essential - CoQ10

2005-04-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

Copyright 2005 Mike Spencer

Deficiencies in CoQ10 (also known as Coenzyme Q10) can cause or aggravate many conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and periodontal disease.

"After age 20, levels of Coenzyme Q10 in your body decline gradually. After 50, it plummets."

Healthy levels of CoQ10 help to lower your blood pressure and assist circulation as well as maintain healthy muscle tissue in your heart. CoQ10 is also one of the most powerful antioxidants known to man.

CoQ10 levels decline as we age. This is significant because evidence suggests that a vast number of diseases including dystrophy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Neurological disorders and certain cancers are not only treatable with CoQ10 but may in fact be caused, at least in part, by a deficiency in CoQ10.

What can CoEnzyme Q10 do for you?

Take a look at what Coenzyme Q10 can do for your health:

* Slows down the aging process as it protects your body from the damage of free radicals
* Support your immune system defences
* Is beneficial for promoting cardiovascular health
* Plays a crucial role in the maintenance of periodontal health
* Research has shown that your immune system function is reduced when your levels of CoQ10 are depleted.

What is CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 resists easy classification. Because it's an organic compound acting as an enzyme or coenzyme, necessary in small amounts for normal body function, most researchers consider it a vitamin.

CoQ10 is needed in every single cell in your body. It's found in meats and some protein-rich nuts, but the concentrations in these foods are normally weak. How about fifteen pounds of peanut butter - or an equally improbable three-and-a-half pounds of sardines - which provide just 100 mg of Q10!

Now I love peanut butter - but fifteen pounds..... a day! This is the amount the University of Washington School of Medicine Physicians' Update calls "a reasonable daily amount."

To get optimal amounts of Q10, you need to take a supplement.

Why you need CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 is recognised as an essential component in your body's production of ATP (also known as "muscle fuel"). Without ATP, our muscles cannot move. Without CoQ10, we can't manufacture ATP. After age 20, levels of CoQ10 in your body decline gradually. After 50, it plummets.

Coenzyme Q10 is also one of the most powerful antioxidants every discovered, and has been found to improve athletic performance, and help intensive training athletes recover quicker. In short, CoQ10 may well be one of the most important and versatile
nutrients ever discovered. The only downfall of CoQ10 relates to its oral absorption.

A Breakthrough in CoQ10 research

Fortunately, however, a recent breakthrough in CoQ10 delivery technology was recently discovered, meaning you can now make the most of this amazing nutrient. "When I coined the word vita-nutrient, I was thinking of Coenzyme Q10. It is neither vitamin nor mineral nor amino acid, yet it is absolutely vital to our health and vital that we get enough of it." Dr Robert C. Atkins, M.D. from his book, "Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution"

Although it's present in virtually every cell in your body, very few people are aware of how important it is or how many different health benefits CoQ10 provides. In fact, CoQ10 plays so many different roles in health, you really need a book to detail all of them!

CoQ10 combats effects of heart attack

Coenzyme Q10 is shaping up to be a heart's best friend. But only a small fraction of people who could benefit actually know about it. "There's no question that coenzyme Q10 can play a significant role in recovery for heart attack," adds Dr. Peter H. Loengsjoen, a cardiologist in Tyler, Texas, who has authored many journal articles on the use of CoQ10. "In hundreds of studies, and in my own practice, I've seen results that we would have said were highly unlikely, if not impossible."

Beyond the heart

In addition to its critical role in ATP and energy production, CoQ10's powerful antioxidant property diminishes as levels fall, decreasing your body's disease-fighting abilities. CoQ10's antioxidant strengths also make it a likely candidate in helping prevent or treat other diseases where free radicals have a major effect (such as cancer).

Oxidative stress is suspected as a possible trigger for many diseases, including breast and colo-rectal cancers. Other applications for Coenzyme Q10 include possible roles in treating neurological disorders, controlling insulin levels, treating periodontal disease, and enhancing athletic performance. These far-ranging benefits are supported by a number of clinical studies.

Dosage and delivery

Getting the right amount of CoQ10 into your bloodstream and maintaining sufficient levels in your body is more complex than just taking CoQ10 capsules. A major factor in the bioavailability of CoQ10 is the delivery system for the coenzyme. CoQ10 "molecules" are so large that some researchers believe they stretch the definition of the word.

Their size means these fat-soluble molecules need assistance for optimal absorption. Unfortunately most CoQ10 supplements today cut corners on the delivery system, meaning a less than effective product for us as consumers.

CoQ10 in a form your body can use

The most effective Coenzyme Q10 capsules now contain both emulsified CoQ10 and a fatty oil to ensure maximum absorption. CoQ10 that is pre-emulsified in an oil base relieves your body of having to perform this task and can "increase absorption levels by a factor of up to three times". Absorption of fat soluble CoQ10 can be up to nine times as great as in crystallised Q10, according to a study reported in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1998.

This absorption technology, refered to as Tru-Sorb technology, was recently licensed for use in the USA and Europe by Changes International (now part of Goldshield Elite).

Your Quick Guide to CoQ10

CoQ10 is needed by every cell in your body to promote optimum health. It plays a significant role in recovery from heart attacks, and equally importantly in helping prevent them. It improves blood flow, which can help to reduce high blood pressure and is a powerful antioxidant. Natural body levels and the ability to synthesise it in your body drop after age 20 and plummet after age 50. Supplementation is both advised and recommended.

CoQ10 is also known as ubiquinone, taken from the Latin word ubique, meaning 'everywhere'. The English word ubiquitous, meaning "appearing everywhere at the same time", also gives a hint as to the highly regarded nature of CoQ10.

Some delivery systems such as the patented Tru-Sorb system are shown to be 900% more absorbable than the normal type.

About the Author:

Mike Spencer has been helping people protect their heart health for several years. Coenzyme Q10 is just one of the essential nutrients in the Heart Health Pack - which provides everything you need to ensure a healthy heart, and optimum health in general. For more information visit http://www.heart-healthy-diet.com
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How Stressed Out Are YOU?

2005-04-09T19:05:00.000-07:00

Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you'll explode?

Whoa there, no exploding allowed! You can handle it — just listen in.

Listen? To what?

To your self-talk. Not yourself talk, but your SELF-TALK. Listen in to the demands you're making of your time, but more importantly listen in to how you're saying them and what you're saying.

Many of us don't pay particular attention to what we're saying to ourselves. We've never been taught the importance of how damaging it can be to us nor have we been shown that we can use it to feel much better. You can literally un-stress yourself by using your own self-talk.

Listen in for –need-, -have-to-, -must-, type statements that you make to yourself.

"First I need to drop the kids off, then I have-to go to the grocery store, then I need to stop at the bank, then I have-to get home and work on those taxes before having to go back out and pick up the kids."

You've just created a lot of demands on yourself. And yes, in order for your life to continue like you want, you would prefer to do all those things just like that. But you don't NEED to, HAVE-TO or MUST.

By using demanding statements on yourself, you open up a lot of opportunities to say irrational things to yourself that create stress.

When you use demanding statements, you then create a scenario of "what-if" in your head. And when the "what-if's" back-up, then watch out stress level!

"What if I don't get it done, what if I don't get there in time to get the kids, what if this, what if that." This is when you really go into stress mode!

Asking such open-ended questions is the origin much of your stress. You often answer with "that would be awful, that would be terrible" which compounds the stressful feelings even more.

Since awful and terrible are labels way beyond bad, (actually labels that are beyond definition) you've created a situation in your head that ends up with you saying to yourself "…and I couldn't stand it if that happened," or "…I couldn't stand feeling that way!"

It's indeed a vicious cycle of thinking that is common to all of us. Fortunately, once you know how, you can think your way out of these situations as quickly as you got in.

So where do you start?

First, flag such have-to, must, need-to statements in your head. Then replace the needs, musts and have-tos with preferences, desires, and wants.

Then when something doesn't go according to your desires, reduce the awfuls and terribles to simply, bad. Then rest-assure yourself that you can stand it.

What if you don't make it to the bank? What if you're late picking up the kids?? Well, it's not what you wanted, it may indeed even have consequences which may be bad, but in the overall scheme of things it isn't awful and you CAN stand it.

A great deal of stress is caused from within by this "I-can't-stand-it-it is."

Remember: whenever you hear yourself saying "need-to, have-to, got-to, etc" replace it with want-to or would like to. Substitute needs with desires; musts with preferences.

And remind yourself that awful things will not happen if your desires are not met. You may not like the results if things don't go your way, but you can indeed stand the feelings. It may not be good if things don't fall into place like you want, but the world will continue to spin and you will be able to handle it.

It takes some practice. Don't expect it to happen for you like magic. Pay attention to your self-talk, listen for the what-if statements, flag the must and need statements. Dispute them with wants and desires. Do it vigorously. With time it will become second nature, and you'll notice the lack of stress in your life.

About the author:

Dr. David L. Thomas, LMHC
Dr. Thomas is a mental health counselor and psychotherapist. He has helped literally thousands of people over the past 21 years overcome stress, depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship problems, and more. This article is posted at http://www.stressgroup.com

More strategies for dealing with stress and details of herbal remedies that may help are available at www.stress-advice.com/

The Consequences of Stress

2005-04-08T18:56:00.000-07:00

Whether you work at a job all day long or stay at home raising children, your life is probably filled with stress, tension, headaches, and possibly trouble sleeping at night due to an inability to "unwind".

There are ways, however, to relax at the end of the day - or any other time - that are an alternative to prescription pills. Herbal remedies are making a strong comeback and people are returning to these natural alternatives. For those who do not mind taking pills or capsules, many herbs can be found in this form.

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One of the pioneers of stress research, Dr. Hans Selye wrote that " ... stress is essentially reflected by the rate of all the wear and tear caused by life."

His research convinced him that the body has only a finite reserve of adaptation energy to apply to the stressors of life. Selye likened this reserve to a bank account upon which we can make withdrawals from time to time but into which we cannot make deposits. It is a non-renewable reserve of energy which we draw on throughout life until eventually it is consumed and death results. Some people squander their reserves and experience premature ageing as a result; others exercise more discretion and so they maintain a supply over a longer period of time.

Over a long period of time the stress response begins to take a toll on the body. One of the prime targets affected is the thymus gland (a mysterious pale grey gland that sits behind the breastbone, above the heart) which plays a key role in the body's immune system. The thymus gland pumps out millions of lymphocytes each day to patrol throughout the body and to kill off bacterial invaders. Killer cells called macrophages literally eat invading bacteria. They operate in all parts of the body and we depend on them for our survival. Macrophages are weakened by a steroid called cortisol which is released by the adrenal gland when we experience stress. A weakened immune system makes us vulnerable to infection and this is why people under stress often experience regular attacks of colds and flu.

Psychological stress does have physical ramifications. We can do ourselves a great deal of harm by stressful thinking. We can flood our body with stress hormones and this can create a vicious cycle making us more and more stressful.

About the author:

John Townsend is a professional consultant working in the fields of Stress Management, Executive Management Training, Sales Training and Customer Service. His clients include some of Australia's largest companies and many State and Commonwealth Government Departments. He regularly works with Company Executives through an Australia-wide organisation called The Executive Connection. His programs are used by the Institute of Administration at the University of NSW. He regularly presents Seminars in the UK and USA. His "Get Tough With Stress" program is used by banks in England, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.

His website is http://www.stresstips.com

Startling New Evidence: You Can Slow the Aging Process, Scientists Say

2005-04-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

by David L. Kern

What if you could actually slow your rate of aging, and live healthier for longer, simply by eating certain foods? U.S. Government scientists now say it's possible.

Floyd P. Horn, then Administrator of the scientific research arm of the USDA, broke the exciting news in February 1999. "Young and middle-aged people," said Horn, "may be able to reduce risk of diseases of aging -- including senility -- simply by adding high-ORAC foods to their diets."

I don't know about you, but I find that statement tremendously exciting: "simply by adding high-ORAC foods."

Buddy, Can You Spare Some ORAC?

Unfortunately, most Americans have no idea that there may be a simple solution to preventing - or at least postponing - the ravages of decline, disease, and feeble old age.

ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. It's a test developed by the USDA and Tufts University to measure the antioxidant speed and power of foods and supplements. The ORAC test is quickly becoming the accepted standard for comparing antioxidant capacity.

And as you may know, oxidative stress, or free-radical damage, is implicated in all diseases associated with aging, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes - a short list of the 5 major killers of Americans.

She Told You So

An easier way to understand ORAC is to look at particular foods. Let's take spinach, for example. We all know spinach is good for us. Mom said so. And Popeye.

When USDA scientists tested spinach, they found it has an ORAC value of 1260 units per serving. So spinach qualifies as a "high-ORAC food," which may help slow the aging process. It turns out Mom was right. She knew it would keep you healthier. But she probably never told you that spinach may keep you younger - to actually help you age more slowly.

Sound the Alarm

We have an epidemic of age-related disease in America. The statistics are shocking. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) in Atlanta now says that 80% of elderly Americans have at least one chronic disease. And 50% have two or more! And the ORAC tests help explain these terrible numbers. The truth is, our diets are woefully deficient in nutrient-dense, high-ORAC foods.

USDA researchers estimate that you need somewhere around 5,000 ORAC units in your diet every day to get the ORAC benefits that slow aging and prevent disease. But they also estimate that the average American gets only 1,200 ORAC units a day. This means that most of us are eating our way to one or more of the chronic diseases of aging.

Is it any wonder, then, that the diseases of aging are out of control? The average American gets less than the antioxidant (ORAC) value of one serving of spinach every day.

So what do you do if you hate spinach? No worries! There are many foods that rank high on the ORAC scale. Many delicious fruits and vegetables have high ORAC values: prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, kale, alfalfa sprouts, and Brussels sprouts are all rich in ORAC. Just find the ones you like, and eat more of them.

Vitamin C, a common health supplement, scores 1,890 units per gram. (For comparison, spinach delivers 12.6 units per gram) And that's another very good reason to supplement your diet with antioxidant vitamins. But if you want to get serious about a true anti-aging diet, there are specialty food ingredients available that deliver far higher ORAC values than ordinary foods and vitamins.

The Next Level of ORAC

Scientists are now testing "superfood" antioxidants that can give you astonishing ORAC protection- much higher than ordinary foods and vitamins. One of these new generation ORAC foods, derived from the skin of immature apples, tests as high as 13,000 per gram on the scale- over 1000 more powerful than spinach!

Anti-aging enthusiasts are now using these super-antioxidant ORAC foods to get maximum protection for aging and related physical and mental decline. Why? Because high-ORAC foods may slow aging. And the next-generation ORAC food ingredients are showing remarkable health benefits in human and animal studies, against the same diseases associated with aging - heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's.

So let me ask you:

* If you are growing older

* If 80% of older Americans have at least one chronic disease

* If the USDA says that high-ORAC foods may slow aging

isn't it time that you consider adding a lot more high-ORAC foods to your diet?

Or maybe, you didn't get the memo.

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Cholesterol and Diabetes: Getting to the Heart of It

2005-04-06T19:06:00.000-07:00

If you are one of 18 million Americans affected by diabetes, you already know how important it is to monitor your blood sugar levels. However, do you also keep close track of your blood lipids? Abnormal levels of blood lipids, which are actually fats in your blood, can lead to cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Many people with diabetes have an abnormal lipid profile -- high-density lipoproteins or HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) levels that are too low, and triglyceride levels that are too high. Also, low-density lipoproteins or LDL (bad cholesterol) particles are unusually small and dense, which can be especially harmful to blood vessels. This combination of factors is known as diabetic dyslipidemia, and can lead to heart attack and stroke.

"Diabetic dyslipidemia means your lipid profile is going in the wrong direction", said Mehmood Khan, M.D., F.A.C.E., senior vice president for Medical and Scientific Affairs, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. "It is a deadly combination that puts patients at risk for premature coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis -- where the arteries become clogged with fat".

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 70 to 97 percent of individuals with diabetes have diabetic dyslipidemia. To decrease complications from this condition, people with diabetes need to control their lipids as carefully as they monitor their blood sugar. In fact, the American Heart Association reports that for every one percent you lower your LDL cholesterol, you reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease by one percentage point.

There are steps you can take on your own to manage your lipid profile and diabetes. This includes making sure you have healthy eating habits, and incorporating some form of physical activity into your daily routine. These lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of complications from diabetes, and raise your chances for a healthy life.

Another step to controlling your lipid profile is to schedule an appointment with your physician or health care provider to have your blood lipid levels checked. If there are any problems, you can work with your physician to develop a treatment plan that is right for you, which may include cholesterol-lowering medication. If you are currently prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes, ask your physician about its effects on your cholesterol, as some diabetes medications may have the potential to impact your cholesterol profile.

Courtesy of ARA Content

Anti Aging Supplements - How Effective Are They?

2005-04-05T19:01:00.000-07:00

The field of anti-aging is very complex and rapidly evolving as new discoveries are made and research is conducted, especially in the areas of anti aging supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Differences of opinion exist, with researchers and clinicians advocating different combinations of anti-aging supplements and nutrients.

If deficiencies or imbalances of hormones are discovered, then medications or hormone treatments may be effective anti aging products. Blood measurements are repeated frequently to help ensure that the hormones stay in optimum balance.

Patients are normally counselled about making choices in their diet and lifestyle which may help optimize their health, well-being, and longevity.

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How to Reverse the Signs of Aging through Healthy Eating

By: Reno Charlton

Growing old is an inevitable part of life. We all get older year by year, the hair begins to go grey, the winkles and line start to appear, and before we know it the transition has occurred. We look in the mirror one day and we have become old. However, it doesn't happen like this for everyone. Some people have learned how to keep the signs of aging at bay, so although they may be getting older in terms of years this isn't reflected in the skin. In fact, some people can reach their fifties and sixties and still look amazing - and without having to resort to surgery and chemical procedures.

One of the factors that can contribute to younger looking skin is our diet. What we eat can affect both our physical and mental well being, and by eating the right foods you can improve the health of everything from your joints and bones to your skin and hair. We've all heard the saying, ''You are what you eat.'' Well, if you eat loads of unhealthy foods such as refined sugars and rich foods, you are going to end up looking and feeling unhealthy both inside and out. If you are eating healthy, nutritious, vitamin-rich foods, then you are more likely to enjoy healthy looking skin and body.

Dr. Atkins' Theory

Dr. Robert Atkins has become world famous for his once-radical diet based on minimal carbohydrate consumption. However, this wasn't Dr. Atkin's only diet-based theory. He also wrote about what he claimed was an effective anti aging diet, which could reverse the signs of aging. Atkins stated that a lifetime of eating rich, refined, processed foods is what often led to the signs of aging, and that by assessing and changing our eating habits we could start to turn back the clock.

Atkins believed that in order to beat the signs of aging we need to eat more protein and fewer refined carbohydrates. He recommended eating plenty of nuts and sunflower seeds, which are rich in protein and in the recommended vitamins C and E. These vitamins contain anti aging properties that will help keep your skin healthy and retain more elasticity and resilience, which resultantly cuts down on wrinkles and lines. Dr Atkins believed that a healthy diet that is rich in the right nutrients and vitamins can help to reverse the signs of aging in the skin as well as in the brain and other parts of the body.

Recommended foods

There are a number of foods, vitamins, minerals, and supplements that are known to slow or delay the signs of aging both in terms of the skin and the brain. Some of the most well-known anti aging foods that are recommended include:

Olive Oil: This contains antioxidants that can help to slow down cell damage and deterioration, therefore keeping the skin looking fresher and younger. This can also help with joints and internal organs as well as skin.

Seaweed: This contains a valuable source of Iodine, which helps to produce a hormone called thyroxin. This hormone stimulates the nervous system, which helps to slow down damage and oxidization of the cells.

Various fruits and vegetables: These can be rich in antioxidants, which play a large part in delaying the signs of aging. You can enjoy fruits and veggies such as: prunes, raisins, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, broccoli, spinach, beets, peppers, sprouts and more.

Vitamins C and E: These are essential vitamins that can help delay the signs of aging in the skin and other parts of the body. These vitamins can help to produce natural collagen, which helps the skin to retain elasticity, thus reducing the signs of wrinkles. You can find these vitamins in a range of foods, but can also buy them in supplement form.

Water: This is one of the most important considerations when it comes to your diet, as it is water than keeps us hydrated and alive. Drinking plenty of fresh water every day and minimizing on alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks can help to replenish your skin and keep you feeling and looking hydrated both inside and out.

Foods that cause healthy and unhealthy cell regeneration

Scientific studies have shown that cells can regenerate themselves in two ways; either by replacement with a weaker cell or by replacement with a stronger cell. The foods that we eat contribute to which route cell regeneration takes. There are certain foods and food types that promote weaker cell regeneration, which can lead to signs of aging, and there are foods that promote healthier cell regeneration, which can keep the signs of aging at bay.

Unhealthy cell regeneration can be caused by the following foods:

- Refined carbohydrates
- Sugar
- Caffeine
- White flour
- Processed foods
- Artificial sweeteners
- Alcohol
- Artificial colourings and additives
- Fatty and processed meats
- Vegetable and hydrogenated oils
- Fried food
- Foods containing mercury (e.g. many types of fish such as tuna)
- Genetically modified foods

Healthy cell regeneration can be promoted through the following foods:

- Raw seeds, nuts and grains
- Fruit
- Vegetables (including leafy greens)
- Bean and lentils
- Seaweed
- Barley greens
- Antioxidants
- Olive and evening primrose oil
- Foods containing Omega 3 fatty acids
- Foods containing Omega 4 or 5 fatty acids

It is important to base your diet on certain types of foods if you are looking to delay or reverse the signs of aging, and the good news is that a great deal of this food is probably incorporated into your daily diet anyway. All you have to do is identify the good foods from the bad, and make sure that your diet leans heavily towards the good foods. Quite simply, you need to:

- Incorporate a variety of foods into your diet
- Eat a diet high in grain products, fruits and vegetables
- Eat a diet low in saturated fatty acids and cholesterol
- Use low to moderate amounts of sugar, salt, and alcohol
- Balance energy intake with physical activity

Although diet plays a large part in the anti aging process, it is important to remember that there are other factors in play in the skin rejuvenation process as well. It seems pretty pointless to change the things that you eat if you are simply going to smoke twenty cigarettes a day, allow your skin to frazzle in the midday sun, and gulp back twenty cups of coffee. You need to ensure that you take all of the necessary steps to promote health and well being. This includes:

Cutting out cigarettes: Apart from putting you at risk of cancer and heart disease, cigarettes can make you look older than you are. Long term smokers tend to end up with very deep wrinkling of the skin, premature age spots, and a host of other skin problems.

Avoiding unprotected exposure to sun: The sun's UV rays can have a very damaging effect on the skin, and can result in very haggard, old looking skin and deep wrinkles. Like cigarettes, unprotected sun exposure also puts you at risk of getting cancer. You should ensure that you always wear UV protection in the form of a barrier cream or sunscreen, which can block the sun's rays. Also, minimize time spent in intense, direct sunlight (usually midday) as this has a damaging effect on your skin.

Take care of your skin: It is still important to look after your skin even if you have developed a good anti aging diet plan. This means cleaning, toning, and moisturizing twice daily with appropriate products. You can find plenty of anti aging products on the market these days, and you can even try natural skin care products and home remedies. A good facial skin care routine will help to keep your skin feeling fresh, rejuvenated, supple, and soft.

Summary

If you want to enjoy the benefits of younger, fresher skin and all around health without having to resort to medical procedures and surgery, the combination of a good diet and healthy living can make a real difference. With a little time and commitment, you should be able to see a real difference in the way you look and feel.

Reno Charlton is an experienced freelance copywriter and an award-winning children's author from the United Kingdom. She has written skin care articles for consumers with tips on http://www.look-younger-now.com/ , http://www.look-younger-now.com/wrinklecream.htm , and treating age spots .

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What is asthma?

2005-04-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

• Asthma sufferers have hyper-responsive airways. When irritated, these airways can narrow and obstruct breathing, resulting in asthma symptoms such as :

- Wheezing

- Coughing

- Shortness of breath

- Chest tightness

• Canada has one of the highest incidences of asthma in the world. This chronic lung disease affects an estimated three million Canadians.

• Close to six in 10 Canadians with asthma do not have control of their disease and are leading a life compromised by their symptoms.

• Asthma is the number one cause of emergency room visits in Canada, accounting for nearly 150,000 visits each year.

• In Canada, more than 500 people die each year from asthma.

• It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of asthma deaths could be prevented with proper asthma education.

• Education plays an important role in asthma treatment because non-compliance with asthma medications is common. Often, patients rely solely on their rescue medication (blue "puffers") for instant relief of symptoms without treating the underlying cause of the disease, resulting in poor asthma control.

• For many patients, controller medication must be taken every day and maintained at the correct dose to control symptoms, improve lung function and prevent future attacks.

• Despite advances in understanding of the disease and the availability of more effective treatments, asthma still places a heavy burden on the quality of life of those suffering from it.

• If you or a family member has asthma, speak to your doctor. Asthma does not have to control your life. Take the 30-second asthma test to see if your asthma is under control (www.30secondasthmatest.com) and speak to your doctor about the treatment option that is right for you.

- News Canada

Why is it good to detox?

2005-04-03T20:04:00.000-07:00

It's a good idea to detox your body occasionally to give it a break.

By channeling the body's energies away from dealing with meals and snacks that are difficult to digest and metabolize, and which play havoc with blood sugar, you can free up energy for regeneration and cleansing.

A detox diet increases your intake of foods and drinks that serve our bodies well as building blocks. A detox plan provides protective antioxidants and simultaneously cuts out those habits that rob you of nutrients and optimal health.

You probably rarely think about your liver, and it rarely complains, unlike an aching muscle, fluttering heart or a groaning gut. But it is busy producing heat, balancing cholesterol, processing proteins, making bile (which helps fat digestion), activating hormones and storing vitamins.

It is also responsible for detoxifying most of the chemicals we come into contact with, such as natural food toxins, alcohol, cigarette smoke, and household chemicals.

The liver can more or less function even with quite a lot of damage, but when working overtime it just doesn't do all its various jobs quite as well.

Symptoms of poor function include tiredness, dark circles under eyes, poor digestion and dull skin.

Menopause Symptoms

2005-04-02T16:07:00.000-08:00

Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones called estrogens. This causes estrogen levels to drop, and leads to the end of monthly menstrual periods.

This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed or stop functioning for any other reason. Low estrogen levels are linked to some uncomfortable symptoms in many women.

The most common and easy to recognize menopause symptom is hot flashes - sudden intense waves of heat and sweating. Some women find that these hot flashes disrupt their sleep, and others report mood changes.

Other symptoms may include irregular periods, vaginal or urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence (leakage of urine or inability to control urine flow), and inflammation of the vagina. Because of the changes in the urinary tract and vagina, some women may have discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse.

Many women also notice changes in their skin, digestive tract, and hair during menopause. In the long term, some women experience problems linked to the low levels of estrogen found after menopause. These may include osteoporosis and increased risk for heart disease.

Vaginal Yeast Infections

2005-04-01T17:57:00.000-08:00

What is a vaginal yeast infection?
Yeast infections are a common cause of irritation of the vagina and vulva (area around the opening to the vagina). About 75 percent of women have a vaginal yeast infection during their lives.

A kind of fungus called Candida causes vaginal yeast infections. It is normal to have some yeast in your vagina. Usually yeast is in balance with other organisms. But sometimes the balance is lost, and yeast overgrowth occurs. Hormonal changes can affect the acidity of the vagina and lead to yeast overgrowth. Another common cause of yeast infections is taking antibiotics.

What are the symptoms of vaginal yeast infections?
Symptoms of vaginal yeast infections in women may be mild or very uncomfortable. Symptoms may include:

Itching, burning, and irritation of the vagina

Itching, redness and irritation of the vulva

Painful urination and/or intercourse

Abnormal vaginal discharge, usually described as looking like cottage cheese. But discharge may vary in amount and appearance. It does not have a bad odor.

Symptoms of yeast infections can be similar to symptoms of other kinds of vaginal infections.

What causes vaginal yeast infections?
Conditions that may make yeast infections more likely include:

Pregnancy and other causes of hormone changes.

Use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills).

Diabetes that isn't well controlled. High blood sugar can help yeast to multiply.

A weakened immune system.

Use of steroid drugs.

Use of antibiotics. Antibiotic drugs kill bacteria in the body including the vagina, allowing yeast to multiply and cause an infection.
Yeast infections seem to be only rarely passed from one person to another through sexual contact. A male partner of a woman with a yeast infection usually will have no symptoms, but some men may get an itchy rash on the penis.

How is a yeast infection diagnosed?
Your health care provider will examine you and use a swab to take a sample from the affected area. A lab test of the sample will show if yeast is the cause of your symptoms.

How is a yeast infection treated?
Yeast infections are treated with antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole or miconazole. There are creams and tablets used in the vagina, skin ointments, and pills.

Antifungal drugs usually work well to treat a vaginal yeast infection. But infections that do respond to treatment are becoming more common. Taking antifungal drugs when they are not needed can help make yeast resistant to the drugs. For this reason, you should not use antifungal drugs unless you are sure that you have a yeast infection.

If you are sure that you have a yeast infection, you can buy over-the-counter products to treat the infection. Be sure to follow the directions for using the product. If you are not sure whether you have a yeast infection or another type of infection or problem, you should see your health care provider. You should also see your health care provider if you have recurring yeast infections.

How can I prevent yeast infections?
Don't use douches, perfumed vaginal sprays, or other scented products that irritate the vagina. Wear cotton underpants and pantyhose with a cotton crotch to help keep the genital area ventilated. If you have a problem with recurring yeast infections, ask your health care provider about ways to prevent them.

The Fun Way to Arthritis Pain Relief

2005-03-31T19:03:00.000-08:00

It's well-documented that many sufferers find pain relief for arthritis in exercise. Unfortunately, it's equally well-documented that very few of us exercise regularly or see it as a pleasurable activity. In addition, arthritis may have made many of the activities we did enjoy too painful to continue with and so we end up in a vicious cycle.

However, for the golfers amongst us help is available. Custom golf clubs which are fitted to our precise measurements to take our restricted movement into account can make the game enjoyable again and give us a reason to make the trek to the 19th hole!

And it doesn't have to take long (no excuses there, then!) Woods and irons can be custom-built within 48 hours and include free eFit and a 30 day Play guarantee.

Eye Health Vitamins

2005-03-30T16:47:00.000-08:00

Eye health vitamins are vitamins which are increasingly accepted as helping to prevent or in some cases reverse the symptoms of some eye conditions.

Retinopathy: Bilberry Extract has been utilized for many years in Europe for the treatment of various eye conditions, with some studies indicating that it may have beneficial effects for various types of retinopathy, including diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. Additional nutrients that have been studied and may have benefit for macular degeneration include rutin, taurine and magnesium.

Cataracts also seems to be affected by oxidation. Cataracts develop when protein deposits form on the lens of the eye, clouding vision. Common symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision, glare, light sensitivity, frequent eyeglass prescription changes, double vision in one eye, the need for brighter light to read, poor night vision, and the appearance of faded or yellowed colors. Cataracts are extremely common, and happen with most people as they age. They appear more frequently in smokers and those with diabetes.

Several epidemiologic studies indicated that patients with the lowest levels of vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenoids in their blood were more likely to suffer cataract formation.

A diet rich in antioxidants (vitamins E and C especially) may help prevent or delay the formation of cataracts, as oxidative damage appears to be a cause of their development.

Glaucoma is the name for a group of diseases that can lead to optic nerve damage, ultimately resulting in blindness if not treated. Often glaucoma has progressed dramatically before it is noticed. The best way to detect early glaucoma symptoms is through regular eye exams and a test to determine how much pressure is being exerted on the eye. The first noticeable symptom of glaucoma is usually "tunnel vision" – a lack of vision of items that are not directly in front of the eyes. While not curable, glaucoma can be treated via daily medication which helps lower pressure in the eye, laser surgery to drain built-up fluid, or conventional surgery creating a new opening from which fluid can drain. Several nutrients have been shown to be of value in glaucoma, including magnesium, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C and vitamin B12.

Eye Health

2005-03-29T15:30:00.000-08:00

As we age, our vision suffers from exposure to natural and unnatural elements in our environment, such as bright light, free radicals, cigarette smoke. It is also affected by our genetic disposition for eyesight. Many of the diseases associated with deteriorating vision are age-related. They include macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, retinopathy and glaucoma.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is a primary cause of new blindness for people over the age of 65. Macular degeneration is a disease which affects the retina, gradually causing vision loss. A breakdown between the retina and the choroids results in degeneration.

The first symptom of macular degeneration is usually blurred central vision or a large central blind spot. There is no cure, but laser surgery during the early stages of the disease may slow its progression. Risk factors for macular degeneration include advancing age along with genetic predispositions, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and smoking.

Certain vitamins are associated with eye health. For example, it has been suggested that treatment with high levels of antioxidants and other nutrients may slow down or reverse some of the effects of macular degeneration.

Zinc, together with high levels of vitamin E along with an antioxidant index composed of ascorbic acid, vitamin E and beta carotene may have some beneficial effect in the treatment of macular degeneration.

Research has indicated that certain carotenoids lowered the risk of macular degeneration by 43%. Those specific carotenoids are lutein and zeaxanthin. The most dramatic effect was noted with lutein. People taking approximately 6 mg of lutein per day had an amazing 57% lower risk for macular degeneration when compared to those whose consumption was lower (approximately 0.5 mg per day).

Custom Golf Clubs

2005-03-28T16:49:00.000-08:00

Practice and playing time are fundamental to improving your golf.

But what about the quality and fit of the clubs you play with....?

The second best way to lower your golf scores is to buy custom golfclubs built to match your swing speed and body measurements. Custom golfclubs will optimize your practice time and accelerate improvement by eliminating swing compensations needed to overcome poorly fitted clubs.

Better swing mechanics will result in more accuracy and distance. Custom configuring your set of clubs will eliminate yardage gaps resulting in better course management and a greatly improved game. All the resources you need to correctly fit your clubs are available as you select and build them online. Custom golfclubs do not add time to your delivery schedule.

GigaGolf offer an exclusive online eFit service for custom golfclubs - free of charge! GigaGolf builds all clubs to order.

Even standard configurations have a 24-hour build time before shipping. Additionally, the GigaGolf 30 Day Play Guarantee allows adjustments to your customizations free of charge within the first 30 days after you receive your new clubs!

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Crazy contact lenses

2005-03-27T19:11:00.000-08:00

Massive selection of special effect and crazy contact lenses available at low prices. Ideal for parties and Halloween!

Besides letting you change your eye color, contact lenses are available for theatrical, novelty or costume uses. In fact, many of the special effects you see in movies are the result of a specially designed contact lens. These special effects lenses are available to people who normally use eyeglasses or contact lenses, and also to those who don't require any prescriptive correction. However, every wearer does need a prescription for them. The most likely time for you to consider costume contact lenses is Halloween, proms or parties when crazy contact lenses will add to your costume.

Arthritis Advice - How arthritis is diagnosed.

2004-12-05T16:40:00.000-08:00

Arthritis Advice - How arthritis is diagnosed.: "How is arthritis diagnosed?
Diagnosing arthritis can be difficult because some symptoms and signs are common to many different diseases. "

Arthritis Advice - Site Map

2004-12-05T16:39:00.000-08:00

Arthritis Advice - Site Map: "Information and products to help arthritis sufferers "

Arthritis Advice - Information and Products to help Arthritis Sufferers

2004-12-05T16:38:00.000-08:00

Arthritis Advice - Information and Products to help Arthritis Sufferers: "Hyland's Arthritis Pain Formula is a traditional homeopathic formula for the relief of pain in joints associated with minor arthritis symptoms. Also indicated for minor muscular pain associated with over-exertion, especially in the back and neck. Working without contraindications or side effects, Hyland's Arthritis Pain Formula stimulates your body's natural healing response to relieve symptoms. Hyland's Arthritis Pain Formula can be used in conjunction with other medications."