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Author :: Vikki Scovell  |
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| Article Title :: Improve Your Health and Fitness- Go Caveman! |
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| I am going to tell you why you need to behave more like a cave man in order to stay healthier and happier. Read on cave people……Over aeons of time, our bodies have adapted to cope with survival in a harsh environment. Although we achieved civilization thousands of years ago, our bodies have not evolved to adapt to this change. If we imagine ourselves back in the distant past we would have eaten less sugar, salt and fat in a year or more than we now eat in a week or less. We would have eaten a diet of meat and fish, mostly vegetable matter, fruit, berries, nuts, seeds and roots. We would only have drunk water, and may have sampled the splendour of honey. Foods would be rich (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Patty Gale |
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| Article Title :: How to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season with a Strong Immune System |
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| Ah-choo! Oh, that awful achy feeling when every muscle and bone in your body just hurts. You can't sleep, you have no appetite and you certainly can't afford to be under the weather for even just a few days. Cold and flu season will be upon us again and there is no better time to protect yourself than right now with a strong immune system.What is the immune system? Very simply, our immune system is like a shield that protects our body from the germs, bacteria and viruses that can cause illness. The weaker the immune system, the more vulnerable we are to getting sick. The stronger the immune system, the more we protect ourselves from getting sick. This isn't to say that we wo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Alevoor Rajagopal |
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| Article Title :: Preservation and Storage of Perishable Foods and Medicines |
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| Preservation of bio-degradables is an important aspect. Traditionally Sun drying of pulses and some vegetables constituted preservation. Sunlight not only removed maximum moisture but also its UV rays killed micro organisms facilitating longer shelf life. An advantage of Sun drying is that the natural taste would return upon reconstitution.Air and water tight packing in polyethylene/PVC lined aluminium foils and aluminium lined tetra packs provide advanced protection from atmosphere. The sea food, meat, pulses etc. can be packed with natural freshness. When stored in deep freezers, these would retain their natural freshness for longer periods. One aspect to note with such packing w (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Claire Raikes |
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| Article Title :: Getting Your Oats - Increase Energy and Libido Naturally |
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| Why is it that oats are associated with sex?Getting your oats. Sew your wild oats.I've read somewhere that eating oats increases the amount of testosterone in the blood thus raising your libido. I don't know about that, but one thing is for sure; the reason why many people experience a low libido is simply because they are knackered!Being tired all the time is one of the most common wellbeing complaints of our age. No matter how much sleep you get, you just can't seem to make it through the day without a struggle. So you reach for an additive-laden, sugar-packed snack or drink which actually makes the situation worse in the medium to long term. A (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Christine Watson |
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| Article Title :: Tips For A Healthier You |
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| • Strive for 3-5 fruits and vegetables daily (organic, when possible);• Increase fiber intake by choosing whole grain products (brown rice, whole wheat bread and pasta, whole grain cereal);• Choose low-fat, organic milk/dairy products;• Reduce/eliminate intake of processed foods and sugar;• Incorporate more nuts, seeds, and legumes (beans) in your diet and reduce intake of animal protein;• Drink at least eight 8-oz glasses of purified water dailyThis is just the beginning. Don't be overwhelmed; just take it one step at a time. I bet most of you are asking, "What exactly is organic and why is it good for me?" Well, I'm glad you asked (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Christine Watson |
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| Article Title :: Staying Healthy During Allergy Season |
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| Spring is just around the corner and with flowers and plants on the verge of full-bloom, hayfever, hives, and other allergic reactions will soon follow. If you are like myself, you try to avoid prescribed and over-the-counter medications as much as possible. Although there are times when we must utilize certain medications to treat health conditions, there are several herbal remedies that can help prevent or lessen te effects of allergies. Supplements and herbs can help reduce the inflammatory response and act as natural antihistamines.Allergies are the result of an acquired oversensitivity to specific drugs, foods, or environmental substances. They can begin at any time and ar (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Christine Watson |
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| Article Title :: Making The Tranisition From Unhealthy Foods to Healthy Foods |
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| Most of us would like to eat healthier, but have trouble with breaking old habits and starting new ones. Maybe you've been eating the typical American diet for so long now, that it seems almost impossible to learn to appreciate the flavors of real food, as opposed to the highly-sugared, salty, processed food that you're accustomed to. Or maybe, you are currently a pretty healthy eater, but would like to learn a little more to "tweak" your diet. Well, read on, and you will learn how to get the most out of your diet by making the necessary changes to make the transition from unhealthy to healthy foods.ChemicalsFirst and foremost, get in the habit of reading labels. Awarene (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Stewart Hare |
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| Article Title :: Magnesium and Calcium |
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| The human body needs magnesium for the metabolism of calcium, vitamin C, sodium, potassium and phosphorous. It contains approximately 21g of magnesium. Adults require between 300 to 400 mg per day and pregnant and lactating women need a little bit more. Magnesium is vital for effective muscle and nerve functioning, it is known as the anti-stress mineral. It is used for converting blood sugar into energy.Magnesium helps the human body in fighting depression, promotes a healthier cardiovascular system, aids in the prevention of heart attacks, brings relief from indigestion, it helps to stop calcium deposits in the kidneys and the formation of gallstones, it keeps teeth and bones heal (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: P. Mehta |
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| Article Title :: Benefits of Mangosteen Fruit and Juice |
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| The mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas with tropical fruit with juicy flesh. The mangosteen fruit, known as the queen of fruits is 2-3 inch diameter. The outer purple-black skinned shell of the mangosteen fruit is hard. The snow-white, juicy, soft flesh pulp is segmented like an orange with 4 to 8 triangular segments. The mangosteen fruit is mild acidic, like that of a prune.The mangosteen fruit is high in carbohydrates, fibers and iron but low in vitamins and minerals. Juice provides many benefits that will help improve the immune system and blood circulation, strengthen the b (read full article) |
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| Category :: Nutrition Articles |
Author :: Glen Jansen |
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| Article Title :: A Glass of Pomegranate Juice A Day May Keep the Doctor Away |
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| The pomegranate has been cultivated since before America was even a country yet very few Americans have ever eaten one, let alone drink its juice. This amazing exotic fruit is coming to light because of some interesting research into the antioxidant content of its juice. When compared to red wine and green tea, this amazing fruit is almost 3 times as powerful in protecting against free radical damage.Antioxidants are naturally occurring substances that protect the body against free radicals. These important compounds are getting loads of attention since it has been shown that they reduce the numbers of these free radical molecules in the body. Free radicals are very reactive and in (read full article) |
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