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Top 5 Foods that Fight Abdominal Fat
Posted on17. Jan, 2011 by admin.
It’s been a great start for 2011! What are your goals for the year 2011? Is it a better health, great looking body, and maybe a well-trained abs? If you are working towards great looking abs, we have something special for you guys. Today we have Mike Geary (Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutrition Specialist) […]
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Tai Chi – Wonders & Health Benefits of Tai Chi
Posted on13. Jan, 2011 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Originally, tai chi was developed in China as the form of self-defense and just evolved into a form of exercise in later years as best used for stress reduction. The art if tai chi is the use of gentle flowing movements that is said beneficial to reduce the stress as the main cause of busy […]
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Supergreens – Healing Powers
Posted on09. Jan, 2011 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Do you consume more vegetables on a daily basis? Do you belong to group of people who just eat muffins or cereals for breakfast, heavy sandwiches or meat dominated meal for lunch, and fast food take out for dinner? In short, the great portions of your daily meals are more on fats, carbohydrates and protein- […]
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The pH Balance in the Body and its Implication to Health
Posted on27. Dec, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
We have priorities for survival as we need to breathe and sustain our heartbeat. Hence, the metabolic function has to maintain the specific pH which most of the time, we always take advantage of the pH level. We never realize that it is the most essential balance systems that our body has to maintain. The […]
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Kangen Water – Health Benefits, Facts & Myths
Posted on22. Dec, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
It is no longer a secret how an ordinary tap water can achieve its alkalinity level by using water ionizer. We all have the access to information regarding the electrolysis process of making alkaline water so that people will no longer be grasping in the dark to know certain information that still puzzles many. The […]
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Water Ionizer – Good Investment for Better Health?
Posted on15. Dec, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
One of the most abundant natural resources we have is water. In fact, the 70% of our body is comprised with water and our brain is also composed of 80% water. For this reason, we can never run out of good water in our body system in order to function well. When we say good […]
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Stomach Acid Truths, Myths and Remedies
Posted on08. Dec, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
There are so many misconceptions hurling around the diet corner regarding the debate on whether foods can affect the acid alkaline level of the body. There are some people who have stomach acid which only take antacid medication. However, others believe in alkaline diet proponents who are recommending a healthy lifestyle and proper alkaline diet […]
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Is Alkaline Water Good for You?
Posted on24. Nov, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
There are islands of information available everywhere reiterating the importance of acid-alkaline balance as the starting point for a proper health. The main reason is that the pH level of the blood and the internal fluids can greatly affect every single cell in our body. Otherwise, we know basically the implication if chronic acidity totally […]
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Garlic Oil Prevents Heart Attack from Diabetes as New Research Claimed
Posted on16. Nov, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
When my grandmother was still alive, she used to ask me for garlic whenever she was experiencing high blood. I find it weird because aside from the fact that garlic is used in cooking which has pungent and strong odor, garlic is also used in fiction to scare vampires. So, all the while, I used […]
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New Health Claims on Ginger
Posted on09. Nov, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Muscle pain is the common complaint due to tension, overwork, or muscle injury from strenuous physical exercises. Most people usually take pain medication, apply soothing cream, or simply rest. Nevertheless, do not put it as simple ache because once the pain persists more than 3 days or more, then it may lead infections like flu […]
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Blood Type Diet – Eat Right For Your Blood Type
Posted on26. Oct, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
If there is one genetic biomarker that can determine how well we can digest and absorb food nutrients, this is no other than our blood type. The concept of Blood Type Diet or “eat-right-4-your-type” is based on the study of Peter D’ Adamo, ND linking blood type of an individual to specific nutrition that will […]
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Anti Aging Diet and Nutrition – a Journey to the Fountain of Youth
Posted on20. Oct, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
How interesting to read topics pertaining to the proverbial magical fountain of youth. Who would not want to be forever young looking, not just forever young at heart? The magical elixir of life is promising to offer people an energetic life, free from chronic diseases and live a longer life than to their life expectancy. […]
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Red Dates a.k.a. Jujube – The Most Favorite Ingredient in Many Cuisines
Posted on13. Oct, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
In life, there are simple questions that would amaze and keep you in wonder. Like for instance, what is the difference between dates and red dates? I was taken aback when a dear friend asked me that simple question. I answered back with uncertainty believing that technically it is the same. Not satisfied with my […]
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Organic Mixed Baby Greens With Dried Cranberries & Walnuts Salad
Posted on01. Oct, 2010 by George Tee.
Most of the time, it is very difficult to eat alkaline, especially with all the junk foods out there. Now, here’s a little tip that you could alkalize your body easily – Eat a bowl of salad before your meal You can easily buy a box of salad in any supermarket like the one on […]
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Soy Lecithin- Good or Bad for the Health?
Posted on30. Sep, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
If you are eating your favorite chocolate, you may take some time to look at the label and notice that soya lecithin appears very often in most product, not only in your chocolates. Who among us who will pay attention to just small details? But come to think of it: are we not somehow responsible […]
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The Useful Non-stick Cookware Poses Health Risks
Posted on24. Sep, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
The notion of well-being pertains to healthy lifestyle involves proper diet, regular exercise, free from alcohols and cigarettes, stress free, away from environmental pollution, etc. No matter how one hundred percent sure that you live a healthy life, there are things that would come into your attention that would totally blow off your mind. Like […]
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The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health Review
Posted on16. Sep, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
People are in an endless journey to look for better ways to restore their health, live a long life, and recover fast from illnesses. Along the way, we find islands of information that can serve as our guide toward the right path toward health restoration. Then, we separate ways from our different views on wellness, […]
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Cacao – The Food of the Gods
Posted on14. Sep, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Origins of Cacao Cacao is known as “the food of the gods” that anyone who tried the delicious tastes of seeds is loss for words. There were other beliefs that Aztecs considered cacao as man’s inheritance from the god of the air Quetzalcoatl. The history of cacao traced back on the fourth voyage of Christopher […]
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The Hidden Dangers of Hormones in Vegetables and Meat
Posted on02. Sep, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Most consumers are lured with bigger and fresher look of vegetables and fruits without knowing the hidden harmful effects behind the accelerating and instantaneous ripening of these crops. Yet, many nutritionists and health experts around the world are alarmed on the implications of these crops and even meats injected with hormones on human health. Hormones […]
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Pesticides Linked To Major Diseases
Posted on31. Aug, 2010 by George Tee.
Pesticides are commonly used in agriculture intended for destroying or preventing any mitigating pests like insects, weeds, mollusks, plant pathogens, and any other types of microbes and organisms considered harmful to properties. Please take note that pesticides are not only limited to chemicals used in agriculture but also extended to household pesticides used at home […]
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The Hidden Risks on Dietary Oil
Posted on31. Aug, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Most of the time, consumers are deceived by manufacturers. Ironically, many products are packaged and marketed with many health benefits and people are blinded with the hidden truth that lies on the misleading and newfangled ingredients on the label. Like for instance, there are types of dietary oil that are not for human consumption but […]
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How Long Does It Take To Digest Meat
Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Emma Deangela.
What is interesting about digestion process that people may not hear before is the different rate of digestion that may depend on the various elements of food. Carbohydrates come first and the easiest to digest, while meats and fats take the longest to clear on our digestive system. Therefore, this piece of writing will bring […]
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Lentils – The Ideal Superfood
Posted on23. Aug, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Health practitioner Dr. Perricone, one of the regular contributors in Oprah.com, shared to the world his super food list which included beans and lentils on the number four position; and ranked number two on the United States Department of Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide Pyramid. Therefore, this article will bring to everyone’s attention the reason […]
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Smoking Fails To Reduce Stress
Posted on19. Aug, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
It is common for us to be subjected to stress. We have different ways in coping up with it. Some people are resorting to bad habits such as smoking as their way to release their tension. That is how smokers claimed as smoking reduces their stress level and calm their nerves. According to Tobacco Research […]
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Vegetable And Fruits Wash – How to Wash Pesticides Away?
Posted on15. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Do you know where your fruits and vegetables have been or how they were grown? Surely, if those were produced in farm covered in herbicides and pesticides used in conventional agriculture, there are still chemicals left on your food, unless you preferred organic produce for your safe consumption. Nevertheless, for consumers who are satisfied with […]
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Nuts And Seeds – Health Facts & Misconception
Posted on10. Aug, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Nuts and seeds are now considered essential in diet. Some people are asking of what is the difference between a nut and a seed. Basically, some nuts are seeds and they are called legumes. For example, a plant producing nutshell, the fruit is no other than the nutshell and the nut is considered the seed. […]
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Drinking Diet Soft Drinks Linked To Premature Birth
Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
During the delicate stage of pregnancy, women are very careful of their diet. More often than not, they settle for fewer calories, less sugar, or zero calories, but with the same after taste. However, just recently, the world of motherhood was threatened with the studies linking diet sodas to premature birth. This is something that […]
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Flaxseed Oil Benefits
Posted on01. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Some people may have heard the flaxseed oil, coming from blue flowering plant grown and cultivated in Western Canadian Prairies and derived from flax seeds which oil is taken in natural form without employing chemical process. But of course, many are still not aware of what benefits it can give to us. With this regard, […]
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Olive Oil Benefits, Types and Alternative Uses
Posted on28. Jul, 2010 by Staff Writer Candy Del Carmen.
Olive oil is originated from the Mediterranean, commonly used in beauty products, cooking, and alternative medicine. This famous oil has been part and parcel of lifestyle during ancient times since 3500 BC. Over billion olive trees are cultivated all over the world. Greece is considered one of the largest per capita for highest consumption of […]
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Brown Rice – Non-Organic May Not Be A Good Choice
Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Rice is the most consumed staple food in any household settings. There are different variety of rice but we are only focusing on white rice and brown rice. In history, brown rice is linked with poverty and wartime. This is considered a peasant food or animal food to most people living in ancient years. Rice […]