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Simple Steps To Help You Live A Healthy Life By : Adrian Adams Eating a healthy diet is a hard thing to do, especially when scientists of the world can't seem to even agree on what foods are good and what foods are bad. Why Niacin Is A Small But Vital Part Of Your Anti-Oxidant Rich Diet By : Steve Smith Adequate B3, or niacin, to prevent deficiency disease is readily available from a balanced diet, but more may be required to maximise the body�s anti-oxidant defences How Important is Folic Acid? By : Scott Meyers Folic acid, sometimes known as vitamin B9, is a crucial B-vitamin for people to take. It's been estimated that 40 percent of American women do not have enough folic acid in their systems. Drink your way to good health By : Michael Corvin The article talks about the importance of drinking the right amount of water in the prevention or lessening of chronic headaches. People often forget that there is no substitute to water in terms of content and hydrating qualities. They turn to sodas, tea, and other beverages for refreshment. Their bodies and brain therefore lacked nourishment that they develop headaches. When these headaches occur they turn to medication to relieve the pain and uncomfortable sensation. The Benefits of Proper Nutrition By : The benefits of a proper nutritional program contribute to overall physical and mental health. Healthy Eating For A Long, Fulfilling Life By : Adrian Adams If you want to be a healthy person and live a long, fulfilling life, then healthy eating should certainly be a concern. High Fiber Diets By : Stephen Campbell Fiber is mostly polysaccharides composed of glucose units, but human digestive enzymes cannot break the bonding of these units. A Brief Overview of Foods that Heal By : Scott Meyers More and more research studies are showing that a variety of foods have the ability to heal the body thanks to the abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that many of them contain. This article will review several types of food that are good for our health. How to Manage Your Mood with Food: A Meal by Meal Guide By : Susie Cortright Here is a meal by meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food. Dietary Treatments For ADHD By : Alvin Toh Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder that affects an estimated 10% of all school age children. Ritalin and Adderall are stimulants commonly prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD symptoms. The side effects of these drugs include decreased appetite, insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability, mild stomach aches or headaches. As a result, many sufferers seek alternative treatments over drug medications for ADHD. 5 Simple Components In Weight Loss Nutrition By : Scott T Smith Weight loss nutrition can appear to be a bit of a heavy subject, but it doesn't have to be. Here are five ways to thin out all the options. Rising Blood Sugar and Pre-Diabetes By : Ainsley Laing Are you developing signs of pre-diabetes? Read this. Green Tea-a Relaxing Drink By : Zach Thompson Green tea is becoming immensely popular in the West, and because of increased demand, it is now being grown in different parts of the world, like Australia. This means it is available year round, instead of just in one season due to different regions. When a Calorie is not a Calorie By : Simon Evans Not all calories are equal. New studies show that some types of fats increase weight gain much more than others. It�s Not Just What You Eat, Its How You Cook It By : Ainsley Laing Did you know that you could be damaging your health by the way you are cooking your food? Find out more. Apples - Crunch Your Way to Healthy Nutrition By : Aaron Stanlich Apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They're fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low in sodium. In short, eating apples is a smart part of a healthy lifestyle. How to Find a Diet That Fits Your Nutrition Needs By : Scott Meyers Living a balanced life and having a balanced diet is critical to maintaining sufficient energy levels. However, every individual needs something different. Coming Full Circle In Texas: Integrating Natural Health Principles Into Everyday Life By : Pat Carpenter The nineteenth century may not have been so kind to natural healers. Western medicine was witnessing the dawn of many fascinating achievements, after all, and commandeering the spotlight: antibiotics, advancement in surgery techniques, and better trauma care were seen throughout Texas and the United States. The love affair was in the lab, not in the garden. 5 Tips On Proper Nutrition For Healthy Aging By : Reuben John Exercise and an active lifestyle are important but nothing is more important than proper nutrition.Proper food is critical for healthy aging. The Root Cause for Bulimia. How Food Can Affect Mood and Behavior By : Ksana Vera Scientific findings are beginning to show that not only what you eat, but the time of your meals and various nutrients that are ingested can actually have amazing affects on both the moods and behavior of humans. 4 Tips to Stick to Your Meal Plans By : Yuki Shoji It's hard to avoid cravings, yet necessary in order to lose weight. Which is why you may want to consider the following steps to help you avoid these weak moments of temptation when they arrive to throw you off course. Life Long Nutrition By : Reuben John Nutrition will influence every aspect of your health, so it is important that you know how important what you put into your body is going to be to your health. Caffeine and Green Tea By : Julie Health One of the debates within the tea drinking world is the level of caffeine in their favorite drink. Traditionally, green tea will have caffeine as one of the major elements. If you are not sure about the caffeine in this drink, you should make sure that you know how important this side effect is. Read on to learn more. How Fats Damage or Destroy Your Arteries By : Jimmy Cox Extensive research in experimental animals has been able to demonstrate how lipids (fat deposits) can leave the bloodstream and enter the artery wall within 24 hours. The atherosclerosis produced in these animals becomes indistinguishable from the atherosclerosis seen in human arteries. What Should a Hatha Yoga Teacher Know? - Part 4 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Demonstrating and correcting Yoga techniques is only part of the job when teaching Yoga classes. A successful Yoga teacher must communicate with all students throughout the class, and keep the passion for Yoga going. Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 2 By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. The Sun Salutations will help eliminate toxins from your body. By creating healthy circulation and speeding up the elimination systems, within your body, the Sun Salutations work like a tonic. How To Become A Nutritionist By : Tony Jacowski A nutritionist supervises special menus, manages the diet plans and advises people on health related dietary matters. He or she helps to promote healthy eating habits and recommends dietary modifications to prevent illnesses. The nutritionists also manage food service systems at hospitals, schools and other institutions. The Health Numbers - Part 2 By : Abhishek Lodha Physical health is something about which everybody is conscious about. Good health and ill health are directly proportional to a native's earning capability. Thus, being aware of our personal health and its maintenance can help us to a great extent. Not All Carbohydrates are Created Equal By : Ainsley Laing What is the difference between the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load? How do we use this information? 21 Times a Day By : Simon Evans TV ads, junk food makers, fast food restaurants, school cafeterias and snack-ridden sporting events are making our kids fat. Who's job is it to get them back on track and set them up for successful futures. The Fall and Rise of Nutrition in American Schools By : Alec Moreland Nutrition in schools reached an all time low in the 1990's in America. School administrators and government officials were asleep at the wheel. What To Do With A Food Allergy? By : Riley Hendersen Food is what we look forward to as we sit down at the big table to celebrate. But unfortunately, for an individual that is managing a food allergy, these joyous events can be uncomfortable and anxiety-inducing. Non-Essential Micronutrients - Essential Natural Protectors By : Dr Keith Scott Diseases in developed countries are caused primarily by malnutrition that is a result of the overconsumption of macronutrients like carbohydrates and the underconsumption of plant-derived phytonutrients. Online Nutrition Education, This Information Will Enhance Your Quality Of Life on A Daily Basis By : Wycliffe Williams An online nutrition education is needed by those who are constantly feeling tired, stressed out and listless. These are a few signs that you could be lacking in proper nutrition. Those who always eat fast food should definitely be concerned about getting proper nutrition. How To Choose The Best Fruit Juicer By : Tomaz Mencinger What are the basics of fruit juicers? If you know them, you can better get the best model for you. Juicers first came on the scene in 1930, when Dr. Norman Walker invented the first one. He must have partaken in juicing himself, as he lived to be 108 years old. Nutrition and Brain Development By : Michael Byrd Many people don't understand how important nutrition is to their brain. And, when they don't get the nutrition their brain needs to think intelligently, it doesn't help them to understand this simple concept - good nutrition feeds your brain! Water, Water Everywhere, but What Am I to Drink? By : Peter Ragnar Discusses the purification of water with water distillers and ionizers. Explains the process used to purify drinking water. Raising Your Metabolism With Protein By : Protein can raise your metabolism because it helps to build muscle fibers, it aids in the growth and repair of cells, it produces amino acids and helps lower your cholesterol How to Cure a Vitamin B12 Deficiency By : James Penn Pernicious anemia is a type of anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. The deficiency of vitamin B12 is due to the inability of the digestive tract to absorb this vitamin. Vitamin B12 is seen in abundantly in fish, meat and dairy products and is essential for healthy nervous system and the production of red blood cells. The Glycemic Index � Revisited By : Simon Evans The glycemic index is your key to weight control and a life-long health and it's so simple to follow. Visit A Health Food Store Today By : Jeff Clare Health food stores have always been mysterious places. Back in the late 1970's, early 1980's, health food stores occupied a small niche in society that was close to being underground. Your Travel Health. Nutrition for Fitness and Energy By : Graeme Lanham When I visit large cities, I like to do a lot of walking. To explore and visit little back streets off the tourist tracks, inaccessible to tourist buses. You can stop, take photos and enjoy the discoveries that only walking can provide. To fully enjoy these walks, you need a reasonable level of fitness and health. Here are some suggestions to boost your immune system and energy. Myths About Healthy Eating By : Gaetane Ross As you may know, not fueling up with the right nutrients can affect how well your body performs and your overall fitness benefits. Even though healthy eating is important, there are myths that hinder your performance if you listen to them. Nutritional Health in Sports By : T J Madigan Nutritional health is very important. The nutrients that we take in are practically the reasons why we are healthy or why we are not. It could also be a grid to determine if we can eventually become sports superstars or not. Water is Nature's Diet Aid By : Wendy Wood Many dieters tend to overlook the fact that drinking adequate amounts of water can help them to lose weight, as well as keep their bodies healthy. Nutrient Depleted Soil Cause Nutritional Deficiencies By : Audrey Stanton This article is about nutrient depleted soil in North America and the resultant nutritional deficiencies leading to a host of chronic illnesses. How Much Water Should You Drink? By : Many times such things lead to scare tactic websites and total confusion. Which is why I think the following chart may help you to SAFELY determine how much water you need to stay properly hydrated for your activity without over consumption. The Vitamin D Debates Continue By : Ainsley Laing Are you getting enough Vitamin D? What is enough Vitamin D? Research is fueling many debates. Drugs, Vitamins, Pills, Pills, Pills By : Simon Evans Many older adults are on so many pills that the thought of taking another any more is unwanted, even if it's a daily vitamin. But drugs and vitamins are not the same thing, even if we take them in the same form. There are many differences between the two that we should keep in mind. How To Win The Antiaging War One Battle At A Time! By : Dean Caporella Is there nutrition out there that will simply halt the antiaging process? Proper Nutrition Can Help You Lose Weight The Healthy Way By : Lee Dobbins There are many people who want to lose a few pounds, but not at the expense of your health. Here's some tips on losing weight the healthy way. What Are Healthy Eating Habits? By : Tarja Anchor Health professionals set nutritional recommendations based on the ingredients and contents of food items. How fast and efficiently the body breaks down a food item and uses it for energy influences the way certain eating habits are viewed. Top 20 Myths About Nutrition By : The truth about 20 different nutrition myths. Includes such myths as not all fat is bad fat and avoid all carbs. 5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables By : Andrea Flint More and more people are returning to the old tradition of growing their own produce, ranging from as little as a small herb patch right up to full self-sufficiency producing all their own fruit and vegetables. Why is it becoming popular again, and why should you start your own food garden? The Way America Eats By : Ryan Bowman The statistics prove that Americans has horrible eating habits. As a result of these poor eating habits, the statistics for diseases and eating disorders are on the rise. Facts About Sports Nutrition For Women By : Chris Fox Helping provide resources on sports nutrition for women and how maintaining certain nutrients will aid the performance during sports Antiaging Nutrition - Right Under Our Noses! By : Dean Caporella Antiaging and nutrition: is there a link and can it be exploited? Sports Nutrition For Endurance Sports By : Bryan Wong Is there a magic pill for athletes that will make them the best? Many search for this magic pill and many offer these magic pills. But the outcome is always the same; there is no magic pill. Everybody knows it but still we all fall into the same trap over and over again. Only by hard work one will reach the top. Let's focus on nutrition for the endurance athletes. Nutrition and Exercise By : Nicky Pilkington If you want to lose weight and improve your body, there are only two things you need to do: start exercising and make better eating choices. Although these are truly the only two things you need to do to start achieving your weight loss goals, most people are intimidated by the mere thought of regular exercise and a proper diet. Food Facts For a Better Life By : Reed Langdon Natural health nutritional supplements a must for a better life Basic Nutrition Advice That Everyone Needs To Follow By : Gregg Hall Many people have a problem reaching goals they have in their diet and exercise program simply because they are not knowledgeable about basic nutrition. Is Fat Necessary? By : Adrian Kennelly Is Fat Necessary? is like asking "Is Crime Necessary?" or "Is it Necessary to be Fat?" The implication alone is bad, like asking "How Often Do You Beat Your Wife?" Of course, the answer to all of these questions is "no." Fight Stress with Hatha Yoga By : Lorna Mclaren Find out how Hatha Yoga can improve your stress busting abilities. Protecting Your Yoga Teaching Business By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. When or if, you want to become a Yoga teacher - would you be thinking of litigation and Yoga? The old saying, "the truth hurts," applies to legality, ethics, and teaching Yoga. You can always "bury your head in the sand" and hope that you are never involved in a legal battle. After all, what kind of a student would sue his or her Yoga teacher? The Benefits And Importance of Bakasana By : Kevin Pederson This asana is also known as the Crow or Crane pose asana. Baka means crane, this pose represents the crane. It is a very good asana for elbow balancing too. Your arms and wrists are the ones which are strengthened. 10 Important Ways To Prove That Good Nutrition Is A Key To Healthy Life By : Terence Young A good nutritious diet is a basic requirement for every individual in order to live a healthy life. Today, health is everyone's top priority, which can be ensured only by good nutrition. Here are the ten important reasons as well as steps to prove that you must ensure good nutrition if you are willing to lead a healthy life. Yoga Sandbags For Strength And Vitality By : Kevin Pederson Well during your exercising days you must have lifted weight and now switching to yoga things have changed but there is an integration of both in some aspects of the yoga poses. These are very useful in increasing your strength and to know your endurance level. Yoga in Practice: Living in the Present Moment By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. When one of us decides to pursue the study of Yoga, we find ourselves living and learning Yoga every day. On or off the mat, Yoga students can apply their practice to the many lessons life has to offer. The result of all this learning, and applying Yogic principles to life, is a major leap in self-improvement.

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