Body for Blondes

Health Benefits vs Warnings of Coconut Oil

2011-08-17T22:02:00.000-04:00

There is some debate over the healthiness of coconut oil and whether the types of fats found in this oil are dangerous or healthy. Saturated Fat Coconut oil contains 92 percent saturated fat, the most dangerous kind of fat in the diet and the kind linked to heart

Sugarcane in fatty diet can help reduce body fat?

2011-07-19T10:56:00.001-04:00

Sugarcane extract in a fatty diet will help shed the flab. Washington: It sounds counter-intuitive - add sugarcane extract to a fatty diet and it will help reduce body fat. But that could be the way of the future if trials by scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, pan out. Dr Ankur Desai from Horizon Science, a Melbourne-based food biotechnology firm, and colleagues at La Trobe

Meet the Fat Whisperer: A-list weightloss guru 'persuades' fat cells to leave the body

2011-06-06T20:05:00.001-04:00

It would take a lot more than a few stern words to get rid of most women’s potbellies. But it is just this approach that Mary Ascension Saulnier - dubbed The Fat Whisperer – adopts to banish her clients’ love handles and thunder thighs. The weight loss guru – who has achieved cult status in West Hollywood where she is based – uses power of persuasion to encourage fat cells to leave the body.

Zone Diet

2011-04-07T15:00:00.000-04:00

Are you a food lover? And you want to be lose your weight too? Well many people have a wrong perception that, to lose one’s weight, one has to cut down his or her diet and one has to embrace many embargos in food choice. From now on, this worry of yours’ is finished. We are presenting you with such a technique in which you can eat everything and do diet side by side. The “Zone diet” is a high

7 foods that will boost your weight loss

2011-02-18T10:57:00.001-05:00

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - If you're one of the many people attempting to lose weight, you may feel like you're facing an impossible goal. But enjoying certain foods can actually speed up the process of losing weight by speeding up your metabolism. Here are 7 super foods that can speed up your weight loss, according to Self Magazine:1. CheeseAccording to a recent medical study, women who ate one

Portion Size Vital to Weight Loss

2011-02-16T13:28:00.002-05:00

This is what helped me lose 20lbs over a six month period. Portion control is the primary weapon against unwanted weight. Portion-wise eating means having your cake and eating it too. Everything can be enjoyed -in moderation. But this advice is more difficult to follow than ever. Oversized food portions and drinks are everywhere. We're enticed to "save" money by getting the next size up. Gone

No-Deprivation Halloween Diet Tips

2010-10-26T11:49:00.002-04:00

Whether you’re handing out the treats or will have to deal with the pillowcases full of goodies your kids bring home (or both!) Halloween can cause quite the candy conundrum. But you and your kids don’t have to miss out on the fun to avoid turning into Augustus Gloop. Follow Gladwyne-based dietitian and family nutritionist, Emma Fogt‘s tips for a happy, healthy Halloween. 1. THINK OUTSIDE THE

USA TODAY's Weight Loss Challenge 2011: No Excuses

2010-10-20T10:47:00.000-04:00

If you've successfully lost weight and kept it off, we'd like to hear from you and possibly include your story in USA TODAY's 2011 Weight Loss Challenge. The theme of this year's challenge: No Excuses. Please e-mail us with the excuse you had for not losing weight and exercising regularly and how you changed your mindset to trim down. Send a short paragraph about yourself, including your name,

The Biggest Loser Fitness Video Game Review

2010-10-13T09:50:00.001-04:00

Now you can become "The Biggest Loser" in the comforts of your own home. Shape and tone your body, either by yourself or with a friend, with this interactive fitness video game for the Wii. Choose a 4, 8 or 12 week program and The Biggest Loser fitness game will build a workout and nutrition plan for you so you can reach your fitness goals. You can take advantage of the expert advice and unique

Weight Loss Tips: Obesogens

2010-10-04T17:40:00.000-04:00

You may have heard of a new buzz word in the weight loss community which is getting a lot of attention – obesogens. What are obesogens and how can we prevent ourselves from being exposed to these nasty chemicals which are causing us to be fat? It can be quite discouraging when you are training your ass off and eating right and yet still seem to not affect any weight loss from your trouble spots.

Want Kids to Get Exercise? Get a Dog

2010-09-25T23:06:00.000-04:00

Want Kids to Get Exercise? Get a Dog

15 Things We Thought Were Healthy ....But We Thought Wrong

2010-09-09T11:51:00.000-04:00

With the science of nutrition, medicine, and psychology rapidly unveiling new information our bodies almost daily, it’s hard to keep track on what is considered healthy. Here are fifteen things that were once celebrated as healthy, but are now decidedly unhealthy. LSD It may sound bizarre, but this taboo hallucinogen was once heralded as the answer to several mental and emotional maladies

Fried Beer?

2010-09-04T11:55:00.000-04:00

Who wants to get drunk and fried simultaneously? Or have you already done that? I predict fried water will be next. And then fried Kool Aid for the children-folks. Inventor Mark Zable said it took him three years to come up with a method to fry beer, but he has finally succeeded. The result of his effort is a ravioli-like squares of pretzel dough that are filled with beer and fried. “Nobody has

More Women are Experencing Hair Loss

2010-09-01T08:53:00.000-04:00

Hair loss is a problem that affects both men and women , it can also occur at any age even in children. Hair loss can definitely affect your self-esteem and can cause a major downfall on your social life. This is notable especially on women who find their hair as their crowning glory and taking that way from them can really hurt their feelings. Today, a lot more women are experiencing hair loss

8 Germiest Public Places

2010-08-28T01:20:00.001-04:00

Tip Numero one: Wash your hands regularly Washing your hands whenever you come in contact with someone else or anything like taps or doorknobs can really cut down on the number of germs you pick up. Tip Numero two: Keep your hands to yourself Seriously, do NOT touch people if you don’t have to ESPECIALLY if you know they are sick with the flu or a cold, or if their kids are. Minimizing

WARNING: Egg Recall

2010-08-20T10:26:00.000-04:00

Thu Aug 19, 7:14 pm ET (Photo: FDA) A massive egg recall by Write County Egg has sickened hundreds of people, and affected 13 retail brands that the egg factory packages. The culprit: Salmonella on egg shells. The egg brands affected by the recall include: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine,

The Most Powerful Food Combinations

2010-08-19T11:19:00.001-04:00

By: Adam BaerWho came up with the idea that we are supposed to drink orange juice at breakfast? And why, if oatmeal is so good for us, do we eat that only in the morning as well? Apologies to the Palinites, but nutritionists are starting to realize that you and I like our oatmeal and OJ before we start the day because we evolved to like it that way—because enjoying the two together is healthier

Diet: The Humiliation Diet - Tweet What You Eat

2010-08-15T10:26:00.001-04:00

Who knows exactly how much you weigh? Weight has typically been a very private matter for most people, but there's a new trend on Twitter that is bringing the sometimes shaming number out into the open. The social networking revolution has led to a new way to fight the battle of the bulge, where Twitter users share their weight, along with everything that they're eating, and exactly how

Do you have the Symptoms of Folic Acid Deficiency?

2010-08-14T09:40:00.000-04:00

While many health care professionals maintain we get all we require from the foods we eat, others prefer to suggest vitamins when their patients are under a stress such as a pregnancy or illness or even aging or when the patients body’s function is deficient or overloaded. Others maintain that vitamins are preventative and should be taken routinely to prevent diseases and maintain health.

New York Times: Spinal-Fluid Test Is Found to Predict Alzheimer’s

2010-08-11T11:46:00.000-04:00

Researchers report that a spinal fluid test can be 100 percent accurate in identifying patients with significant memory loss who are on their way to developing Alzheimer’s disease. Although there has been increasing evidence of the value of this and other tests in finding signs of Alzheimer’s, the study, which will appear Tuesday in the Archives of Neurology,

Capsaicin Effect Against Colon Cancer and Fights Fat

2010-08-09T00:20:00.000-04:00

It's found in spicy chili, bold sauces, and many south-of-the-border goodies. It's also the stuff that gives hot peppers their heat and makes your eyes water just a tad. And your colon really loves it. We're talking about capsaicin. New research suggests this nippy little compound that makes your mouth tingle may make colon cancer cells pretty uncomfortable, too, sending them into a

5 Healthy Reasons to Drink Beer

2010-08-09T00:01:00.000-04:00

1. It May Prevent OsteoporosisResearchers at the University of California took on the very tough job of analyzing 100 commercially-available beers. They found that most of them contained enough silicon to benefit bone health (past studies have found that women who are light to moderate beer drinkers have better bone density than non-beer drinkers). Recommended daily dose: No more than two cold

Marijuana Compound Halts Breast Cancer Tumor Growth

2010-08-08T23:44:00.000-04:00

resource: NORML Madrid, Spain: The administration of THC reduces the tumor growth of metastatic breast cancer and "might constitute a new therapeutic tool for the treatment" of cancerous tumors, according to preclinical data published online in the journal Molecular Cancer. Investigators from Complutense University in Madrid assessed the anti-tumor potential of THC and JWH-133, a

WARNING FDA recalls Solo Slim

2010-08-08T01:22:00.000-04:00

Solo Slimstock photoThe FDA has issued a recall of the diet supplements Solo

6 Rules of Cleavage

2010-08-06T22:44:00.000-04:00

Just one missed blouse button and your “girls” can suddenly go from classy to trashy. Learn how and when to give your cleavage its stage time with our 6 rules for best breast etiquette. The average breast size has grown from a 34B to a 36C since the 1970s and clothing styles are smaller and snugger. So it’s no wonder the line between “Nice!” and “Look at those!” has blurred. “I don’t think

WARNING: Top 10 Fattest Fast Food Meals

2010-08-06T10:25:00.000-04:00

The 10 worst fast food meals in America list might be a good wake-up call to consumers. The 10 fattest fast food meals list was constructed by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding of Men's Health, and it points out some of the huge pitfalls that exist when people use the fast food option as a meal during the day. According to the list, the foods that make it on the list are not just indulgences,

The 10 Riskiest Foods in America

2010-07-31T09:02:00.000-04:00

U.S. consumers have been bombarded with reports of contaminated food in recent years, from salmonella in peanut butter and spinach to E. coli in cookie dough and ground beef. Individually, the outbreaks are alarming, but collectively, they represent what the consumers' group Center for Science in the Public Interest calls "a perfect storm of unsafe food." A new CSPI report finds that the top 10

You have to be 'Soy' careful

2010-07-31T08:35:00.001-04:00

Recently l had occasion to study with an Ayurvedic Indian doctor. In Ayurveda, diet is the keystone of one’s mental and physical health destiny. I prepared him classic Indiana kitcheri and added edamame to the dish. As he quietly ate, he turned his head towards me, looking into my eyes and said, “Soy is slow suicide,” while gesturing at the green orb with his fork. Truth seekers since the ‘50s

Body for Blondes: Is Vitaminwater Really a Healthy Drink?

2010-07-30T10:32:00.000-04:00

Over the past few years, an increasing number of worn-out consumers have reached for a bottle of Vitaminwater after a workout. The sports drink has emerged as a serious competitor to Gatorade and other noncarbonated beverages, so much so that Coca-Coca forked over $4.2 billion in cash to buy the brand from Glaceau back in 2007. On its July 21 earnings call, Coke CEO Muhtar Kent was particularly

Weight-loss surgery through the belly button or through the mouth

2010-07-20T12:53:00.001-04:00

The TOGA System The TOGA® System is less invasive than other bariatric procedures and does not require any surgical incisions.The TOGA® System is a promising new treatment for obesity that is designed to be less invasive than other bariatric procedures. The procedure does not require surgical incisions or a medical implant and aims to eliminate many of the problems associated with current

Diet: Ice Cube Diet

2010-07-17T08:25:00.001-04:00

Some of you may take your drinks on the rocks. How about your diet? There's a novel new approach to weight loss. And it's all about ice. It's called the Ice Cube Diet. But can it really help you lose weight? Alicia Puma says yes. Puma drops a Hoodia-filled ice cube in her glass of water or she eats an ice cube straight. The cubes come in the mail already frozen and packed in dry ice. "You

Weight Loss Pills: Qnexa lorcaserin and Contrave

2010-07-16T18:15:00.000-04:00

An independent panel of FDA advisors on Thursday voted narrowly to recommend against approval of a proposed new weight-loss drug, Qnexa. The drug agency, which is expected to make an up or down decision on the drug by October, is not bound by the advisory panel's 7-9 recommendation against approval. But the panel's views generally weigh heavily in the agency's final decision. In the race among

What is the Number 1 killer of women?

2010-07-11T11:45:00.000-04:00

Janet Bond Brill, a registered dietitian and author of Cholesterol Down (Three Rivers Press), shares 10 tips to reduce the bad stuff. Cholesterol and Heart Disease In the annual physical, your doctor checks your cholesterol levels. But what is it? And what do the numbers say about your health? Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat. In our bodies, it travels through our blood stream in

Weight Loss Pills: The Good The Bad and The Alli

2010-07-11T11:27:00.000-04:00

The Good (or the promising) Arena Pharmaceuticals has reached a deal with Japan’s Eisai Inc. possibly worth more than $1 billion to fund commercialization of a new weight loss drug that could be on the market by early next year. The drug, lorcaserin, has not yet been given a brand name but is one of a new wave of experimental obesity drugs that show promise. Lorcaserin interacts with a receptor

Finally a Weight Loss Diet that Is Easy to Follow

2010-07-05T09:49:00.000-04:00

Liquid diets. All fruit diets. All vegetable diets. All meat diets. What do all of these things have in common? All of these diets, and others, have a few things in common. For one thing, they do not provide all of the nutrients we all need to be healthy. They are bland and boring. They can be hard to follow. And they really don't work all that well. If you are looking for a miracle diet that

Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan Now Available (PCIP)

2010-07-02T11:23:00.000-04:00

The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a new program called the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan to provide insurance for people who are uninsurable due to such conditions. The department estimates that the program could cover 350,000 of the four million people uninsured due to pre-existing conditions through 2013. The new health care law does not prohibit the

Is Your Cholesterol High? Tips to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Level

2010-07-02T11:07:00.000-04:00

I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago and had my cholesterol checked. The test result showed that I am borderline high. What does that mean and what can I do about it? I did some research on mayoclinic.com and this is what I found out: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having

How to STOP Menopause Misery

2010-06-29T00:07:00.000-04:00

Menopause may be a natural sign of aging, but there’s no reason you have to suffer through hot flashes, little leaks and dryness down there. Here’s how to tame 4 common symptoms. Your best friend swears by black cohosh herb for hot flashes; the doctor recommends hormone replacement therapy. Your mother? She just would sweat it out. But you don’t have to. “Not every woman approaching menopause

Edible Flowers from Your Garden to Your Plate

2010-06-24T15:03:00.000-04:00

Edible flowers do triple duty. You can have the flowers' beauty and fragrance and eat them, too. Today, there is a renewed interest in edible flowers because of the flowers' taste, color and fragrance enhance food. Edible flowers may be preserved for future use by drying, freezing or steeping in oil. They can be used in drinks, jellies, salads, soups, syrups and main dishes. Flower-flavored oils

Bodybugg helps with weight loss

2010-06-24T12:39:00.000-04:00

Bodybugg system24 hour fitnessBodybugg is a hot trend on Google and it's likely it's the calorie management system gadget not a bug that crawls on your body that people are looking for. Made popular by the weight-loss reality show, The Biggest Loser, The Bodybugg was spotted

Treating Your Skin Type Right

2010-06-19T09:22:00.000-04:00

A smart skin-care routine can take years off your face. But how do you know what's best for your complexion? Five top dermatologists weigh in with advice on treating your skin type… You don’t treat cashmere the way you do cotton. And you wouldn't handle silk like denim. Same goes for your skin. When it comes to care, each skin type – dry, normal, oily or acne-prone – requires its own regimen.

Do you leak? 5 exercises to build your pelvic floor muscles

2010-06-15T10:51:00.001-04:00

I went to the doctor yesterday and he asked me if I leaked when I coughed. Well maybe on occasion when I sneezed really hard, but since I lost 17lbs from last year my 'leaking' has been less frequent. Have you ever laughed or sneezed so hard that you peed? It may be a sign of incontinence. Not being able to manage your bladder issues is embarrassing and uncomfortable... not to mention

Peta's Weddng Dress Weight-Loss Challenge!

2010-06-13T10:49:00.000-04:00

Calling all brides! Lose weight, look fabulous, and win the Linda Loudermilk wedding dress of your dreams, all in time for your special day. Enter below to compete in PETA's Wedding Dress Weight-Loss Challenge by going vegan and shedding unwanted pounds, and a free custom wedding dress could be yours. Linda Loudermilk has spearheaded the creation of a new luxury eco lifestyle, blowing old

Low Testosterone Levels in Women

2010-05-16T11:27:00.000-04:00

Testosterone is widely known as being the male hormone, yet it has been so villainized by society that even its medical use in men has been made into a social taboo for many years. However, now not only has testosterone replacement therapy became more accepted for use in men, more and more doctors are now also prescribing testosterone for women. In

Breast Lifting Exercise

2010-05-06T01:08:00.001-04:00

The breast is not just a part of a woman’s physical feature; its importance has a far deeper meaning. The breast is the fountain of life and the cradle that nourishes life. After the womb, the breast is perhaps the purest aspect of a woman. Through ancient times, a fulsome breast was considered to be the sign of health, which can partly explain the male infatuation towards ‘full’ breasts. As can

How to do Real Effective Upper Ab Workouts

2010-05-06T00:17:00.000-04:00

Upper Ab Exercises In order to get a firm abdomen you not only need to strengthen the abdominal muscles but also burn calories as well. The following exercises will help you make your upper abdominal muscles stronger, and when combined with proper nutrition and a good cardio routine they can result in amazing abs. Here are some simple moves that you can do at home to get your abs in shape.

HERBS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

2010-05-03T15:09:00.000-04:00

A large percentage of the American population is overweight, and many people sincerely wish to be slimmer. Fat is a national obsession, and marketers of everything from breakfast cereal to carbonated beverages to books want a piece of the overweight pie. The struggle to achieve or maintain a desired weight is fraught with fad diets, crash diets, diet pills of every description, and ten thousand

Tylenol Recalled By McNeil Consumer Healthcare

2010-05-01T17:13:00.001-04:00

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent development, McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued voluntary recall of a number of children’s medicines that has created sensation among the parents and the medical community at large. The over-the-counter medicines affected by the recall are liquid as well as tablets, as the company has confirmed. Several variants of the popular drug Tylenol and Motrin

Autom, a robot diet mentor keeps track of calories and weight loss progress

2010-05-01T16:48:00.000-04:00

(Credit: Intuitive Automata) You say you've tried every diet fad but still can't lose the flab. Maybe your will is as soft as your one-pack. Perhaps only the merciless resolve of an inhuman coach can whip you into shape. Lucky for you, a Hong Kong-based start-up is preparing to release Autom, a robot diet mentor with a deceptively pleasant demeanor. Users can talk with the 15-inch-tall

Chicken Noodle Soup Recall

2010-04-11T08:20:00.000-04:00

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Splenda® put in Salads and Arsenic in Chicken at a Restaurant Near You

2010-04-10T10:36:00.000-04:00

Remember the days when you could walk into a Sacramento restaurant, including largely vegetarian eateries and be able to scoop salad pickings into your dish knowing the vegetables were fresh, washed, and had no other ingredients put on them unless you put them there yourself from a selection of oil, vinegar, or various salad dressings you could choose according to your body's requirements?

Yoga for Flat Stomach – 3 Simple Poses

2010-03-20T10:05:00.000-04:00

Weight Loss Diet Information Yoga for flat stomach can be performed by anyone, anywhere, anytime. The main purpose here is not to boast your flexibility but to condition the body as best as you can. Yoga will help you develop discipline and self-control, loosen up after a stressful day at school or the office, and more importantly, it will successfully aid you in your weight loss efforts.

Summer diet-busters: Eat This Not That Alternatives

2010-03-20T09:16:00.000-04:00

Summer means tasty treats at the ballpark, barbecue and church picnics, but it’s a cruel coincidence that ice-cream sundaes, Italian sausages and creamy potato salad are served during swimsuit season. Play your cards right and you can have summer flavor without the fat. Stephanie Middleberg, a certified dietitian-nutritionist with Nu-Train, scanned our list of summer favorites and told us what to

Bananas? For Fibromalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Helps Prevent HIV

2010-03-18T23:30:00.001-04:00

While there's no perfect diet for everyone with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, certain nutrients can help with our symptoms. We talk a lot here about supplements, which are a great way to make sure you're getting consistent daily amounts, but it's also important to make sure you're eating the right foods. I'm starting a Food of the Week series to look at the nutritional value of

10 (Really Healthy) Reasons to Have Sex Tonight!

2010-03-18T11:29:00.000-04:00

You eat right, watch your weight and exercise daily. But there’s one important step you may be forgetting – making love. Not only is it a lot of fun, it does a body good too. See Sexercise and The Orgasm Workout for more health benefits Think of all the health advice you’re bombarded with daily: Eat more vegetables, stop smoking, exercise, get more sleep, use sunscreen, floss, boost your fiber,

Womens Guide to Thyroid Health

2010-03-14T09:34:00.000-04:00

The thyroid can cause a lot of problems for women, including weight changes and depression. Lifescript asked thyroid expert Elizabeth Pearce, M.D., to explain why. Plus, find out how to stay healthy... Ever wonder why you don’t hear much about guys and thyroid problems? Although men have the gland, they’re less likely to develop problems with it. In fact, about 1 in 8 women will develop a

What to Seek, Avoid in Frozen Diet Meals

2010-02-21T10:32:00.000-05:00

(CBS) When you're watching your weight and don't have much time to prepare meals, frozen entrees can be convenient ways to help you control calories. But beware - they're not all necessarily good for you, says Health magazine Senior Food and Nutrition Editor Frances Largeman-Roth. Some have more of certain things than you should have at a time, and some are so light you might be heading for

Do Body Wraps Work for Weight Loss?

2010-02-15T12:15:00.000-05:00

Two Types of Body Wraps ExaminedOstensibly in today’s world, there are two types of body wraps. The older and more conventional kind of body wrap is done with bandages or plastic and is designed in theory to increase the vasodilation in your body and create rapid weight loss as a result. The newer body wraps attempt to create quick weight loss through detoxification and vasodilation and uses a

The WEIRDEST Gadgets and Gizmos a Plenty for Weight Loss

2010-02-14T14:31:00.000-05:00

In the quest to get fit, things sometimes get weird. Very, very weird. From hula chairs to tweeting scales, plate-weighing-machines to robot trainers, we've scoped out some of the weirdest weight-loss gadgets around. For More Weird Weight Loss Gadgets...go here------> Huffingtonpost.com

Is this a joke? New packaging for Diet Coke aims to inspire heart-health awareness

2010-02-06T11:22:00.000-05:00

To bring heart health into the spotlight during February, American Heart Month, Diet Coke is distributing special limited-edition packaging. The new packaging is part of The Coca-Cola Company's efforts in partnership with Heidi Klum and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in a national heart health awareness campaign called The Heart Truth. The limited-edition packaging graphically

The Wine That Might Offer Protection Against Lung Cancer Symptoms

2010-01-21T11:16:00.001-05:00

You’ve probably heard that the antioxidants found in certain foods and red wine can offer some protection from breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. According to new research set to appear in October’s Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, we could soon be adding lung cancer symptoms to that list. ”An antioxidant component in red wine may help to prevent lung cancer,” according to

FDA warns fake and “potentially harmful” versions of the Alli diet aid being sold online.

2010-01-20T12:01:00.000-05:00

mygloss.com -The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and GlaxoSmithKline are warning consumers of fake and “potentially harmful” versions of the Alli diet aid being sold online. Offered on auction sites — including eBay — the counterfeit Alli looks like the real thing on the outside, but doesn’t have the same diet drug on the inside. Alli, an over-the-counter diet aid, features the active

Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema

2010-01-13T19:10:00.000-05:00

Health Professor - In mice, single treatment offered lifetime protection against inherited form of disease- A single treatment with a new method of gene therapy may offer lifetime protection against the progression of the lung disease emphysema, according to the results of a study in mice. The most common form of emphysema in young people is Alpha-1 Anti-trypsin Deficiency, caused by a mutation

What is Power Plate? How Does It Work?

2010-01-07T22:14:00.000-05:00

Power Plate® equipment is the premium vibration device powering a new dimension in wellness solutions for all ages, lifestyles and physical abilities. It uses the principles of Acceleration Training™ to stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, enhancing

9 items not worthy of your holiday cash

2010-01-02T23:11:00.000-05:00

A list of nine items that aren’t worth your money, either because they performed poorly in our tests, they pose a potential risk to your health, or both. Don’t worry if you already picked up one of these items or received it as a gift. Just find the box, put the product in it, and get yourself to the returns-and-exchanges counter promptly. These products offer no way to start a new decade: 1.

Exercise: Resolve not to make ridiculous fitness resolutions

2009-12-28T21:44:00.001-05:00

Keeping goals attainable can up the chances of success at the gym Going to the gym everyday is an unrealistic fitness goal for someone who has been sedentary, but stretching and going for a walk outside three times a week could be an attainable one that reinforces success. Going to the gym everyday is an unrealistic fitness goal for someone who has been sedentary, but stretching and going for a

Men's Health Eat This Not That: Worst Food in America 2009 | Worst Super Bowl Foods

2009-12-28T12:05:00.003-05:00

Worst Salad in America 2009 On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef and Chipotle Honey Mustard 1,700 calories 124 g fat (37.5 g saturated) 2,620 mg sodium The dismal dawn of the 1,700-calorie salad is upon us. With as much saturated fat as 37 strips of bacon and more calories than 11 Taco Bell Fresco beef Tacos, this abdomen expander earns a well-deserved spot on our list of the

Exercise-induced urinary incontinence (leaking urine while running)

2009-12-28T11:47:00.000-05:00

Run Oregon - OregonLive.com - Ladies, this post is for you. Kelly Johnson30%-40% of women are bothered by exercise-induced urinary incontinence. A topic that I have long wanted to write about is exercise-induced urinary incontinence, aka, leaking urine when you run. Why? Because it’s more common than you might think, and if even one runner gets treatment and enjoys running more because of

Your 7-Minute Guide to Natural Menopause Survival

2009-12-28T09:43:00.001-05:00

By Dr. Mercola “Men-o-pause” may be a funny play on words but it’s no laughing matter to millions of women. When hot flashes, mood swings and memory changes are affecting your life, you want help fast. But where can you find it when the “newest” science says the old science is wrong -- or even harmful? An understanding of how and why science went astray, plus a simple, strategic plan can get

Menopause herbal remedies

2009-12-21T20:20:00.000-05:00

Menopause herbal remedies

Your 12 diet days of Christmas

2009-12-21T14:32:00.000-05:00

mirror.co.uk - You can put on as much as 5lbs over the festive season. But with more parties - and the big day - still to come, you don't have to resign yourself to looking like a Christmas pudding by New Year's Eve. Instead try our great diet and start 2010 feeling trim... On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me... A partridge in a pear tree.. Over-indulging at Christmas leaves

10 Secrets Your Doctor Wants You to Know

2009-12-20T10:09:00.000-05:00

msn.com -The doc-patient relationship can be weird. Your doctor sees you at your most vulnerable (two words: paper gown) and is privy to your most intimate info (the number of sexual partners you’ve had, the precise location of that suspicious mole). But while you’re an open book, your doc isn’t—and that’s a big mistake. You’re left wondering what he’s thinking when he raises an eyebrow or

The Secret Formula to Slow Down Aging

2009-12-19T23:24:00.000-05:00

Feel young ... Keith Richards has allowed ageing to cramp his style. Source: The Sunday Telegraph <

The Party Diet - Feast-and-Famine Diet and Other Diet Trends

2009-12-13T00:36:00.000-05:00

fitnessmagazine.com - Go ahead and enjoy the holidays (isn't that what they're for?) and still slim down! Guaranteed. Meal plan from The Skinny by Melissa Clark and Robin Aronson, adapted by Susan Learner Barr, RD The Diet That Lets You IndulgeWait! Don't resign yourself to gaining weight over the holidays like you usually do. This eat-what-you-love-and-still-lose program makes it

Getting the skinny on diet water

2009-12-12T10:47:00.000-05:00

utterzube.com - While researching Complete and Utter Zebu, we came across a Japanese produce called Diet Water. We found hilarious the idea that special water could help you lose weight more quickly than the ordinary stuff. After all, water doesn’t actually contain any calories. Japan, however, is famous for having products that seem utterly bizarre to us but which never appear in stores over

Diet Will Help To Get Rid Of … Hair!

2009-12-10T12:12:00.002-05:00

Have you heard everything on the dangers of diets? Doctors like to talk about the adverse effects of diets low in protein and fat in the digestive organs and the endocrine system. But recent studies have shown that diet has caused damage of hair. What more rapidly you grow thin, the less is your hair … Hair loss can be caused by several factors, including pregnancy, stress, surgery, age

Guide to Bladder Control

2009-12-05T10:26:00.000-05:00

lifescripts.com - Ever laugh so hard that you peed? And the joke wasn’t that funny? You’re not alone, and it may be a sign of incontinence. Find out how to prevent or cope with embarrassing little leaks. Losing control of your bladder is embarrassing, uncomfortable and, well, wet... not to mention relatively common. Incontinence affects 10% to 30% of women 64 and younger, says the National

Pole Dance Your Way to get Back in Shape

2009-12-01T21:25:00.001-05:00

Pole dance perfection, no stripping experience required April Corbin Mon, Nov 30, 2009 (4:56 p.m.) Poleworx offers private pole dance lessons and group parties. Photo: April Corbin

Pizza Diet? Make Your Own Diet Pizza with Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

2009-12-01T10:45:00.000-05:00

by Megan I don’t know about you, but when I’m trying to lose weight, pizza is always the first thing I need to cut from my diet. And it’s also always the first thing I crave. Now, according to pizza shop owner Matt McClellan, you don’t have to give up the doughy delight. Matt designed the Pizza Diet after he was continuously chided at his local gym for handing out coupons to his store. He

Healthy Diet Friendly Pies

2009-11-29T00:35:00.000-05:00

Need a healthy dessert for the holidays? We asked a few health-minded chefs to create lighter, healthier versions of classic pies. Here are the results, from apple to pumpkin and all your favorite fillings in between. By Emily Dorn Blueberry Mint Pie Chef Tyson Podolski of Summer Winter Restaurant in Burlington, Massachusetts, has created a pie that will transport you to a midsummer's day. But

Good News Sudoku Fans - You Burn 90 Calories with the Sudoku Diet

2009-11-25T10:08:00.000-05:00

dailymail.co.uk - Sitting in your favorite armchair doing a crossword or Sudoku does not sound like a particularly effective way to use up calories. But if you are about to postpone that trip to the gym and turn to the Coffee Break section of your Daily Mail instead, you may be pleasantly surprised. Tackling puzzles for an hour, it seems, can burn more calories than are contained in many

Information and Prevention to Avoid Frostbite

2009-11-16T10:37:00.000-05:00

By Gail Mardew People living in Canada, Alaska, England and other countries subject to very cold climate, frostbites are common occurrences especially for people who, for some reason, are often staying outside in the cold. It can be a very dangerous condition if one is not properly garbed against cold climate. Frostbites occur when bodily tissues are damaged due to exposure to extreme cold at a

'Ch de bugre' a Diet Supplement

2009-11-16T10:29:00.001-05:00

By Grahaam Maartin A lowly herb called "Ch de bugre", probably not a name that comes to mind, or even one that you recognize is showing some excellent results down in Brazil where it is used by people on a diet, who want to get in shape and lose those extra pounds. Several different types of Ch de bugre products are available here and not just to the jet set or beautiful people of Rio de

10 Ways to Cut the Risk of Cancer

2009-11-15T13:05:00.000-05:00

The Special Report examines the science and latest findings on 10 approaches that can make a real difference in preventing cancer. Here are some highlights from the list: Don''t smoke: Quitting smoking reduces the risk of lung and other cancers, regardless of the number of years of smoking. Eat fruits and vegetables: The American Cancer Society recommends eating at least five servings of

Bad Breath? 8 Tips to a Happy Mouth

2009-11-14T19:57:00.000-05:00

Change Your Breath From Bad to Good Bad breath is embarrassing, unpleasant, and all too common. These eight easy tips will sweeten your breath for good. By Sarah Albert WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD We've all found ourselves chatting with someone whose breath could easily wilt a flower. With more than 90 million people suffering from chronic bad breath (also called halitosis),

Review – Wii Fit Plus

2009-11-12T20:47:00.002-05:00

www.krisabel.ctv.ca -Developed and published by NintendoRated “E” for Everyone Contains mild cartoon violence “Plus” is a fitter version of the original Wii Fit. Yes, there are some new exercises, new modes for your friends and pets, many new and innovative games, but the real bonus is the way the software has been streamlined, making it easier for you to jump into a 30 minute routine and on to

Six Reasons To Say No To Your Doctor

2009-11-12T19:24:00.000-05:00

forbes.com - Robert Langreth, 11.12.09, 02:00 PM EST Find out how much of the $2.5 trillion we spend on health care goes down the drain for tests and treatments that don't help--and may even cause harm. High-Tech Imaging A miracle of modern medicine, the computed tomography (CT) machine takes crystal-clear cross-sectional pictures of the body in a few seconds, using high-tech X-rays. Seventy

Tyra Banks' Tapeworm Diet

2009-11-11T11:08:00.001-05:00

sfgate.com First, insert stunned silence. Now, awkward throat clearing. Tyra Banks touts the tapeworm diet. The diet which starts when you eat a tapeworm. One of these: OK, you eat it as an egg, but still! Tapeworms can grow up to 50 feet long in your intestines. They attach to your intestine and, yes, consume some of the calories that you eat. Often, they cause no symptoms, but they can

Science vs. Grandma: Debunking old wives' tales -- or not

2009-11-11T02:04:00.000-05:00

dailycamera.com By Aimee Heckel Camera Staff Writer Posted: 11/10/2009 09:08:16 AM MST This must be how it all started. Heath Croll's 7-year-old nephew thought spinach was disgusting. But Croll, a Boulder-based youth fitness specialist, knew how to change that. "If you want to get big and strong like you're uncle, you've got to eat spinach," Cross told him. The boy started eating it

Woman diagnosed with fear of vegetables

2009-11-09T07:22:00.001-05:00

Vicki Larrieux, a 22-year-old student from Portsmouth, claims she is unable to keep to a healthy diet because she is frightened of vegetables. Published: 8:00AM GMT 09 Nov 2009 telegraph.co.uk - Miss Larrieux survives on a diet of meat, potatoes, cereals and an occasional apple but refuses even a single slice of carrot on her dinner plate. She suffers from a fear known as

Do not take diet advice from Oprah Winfrey

2009-11-07T08:39:00.000-05:00

Examiner.com - WARNING: This post contains completely subjective and cynical, and completely justified, commentary. This year Oprah Winfrey went on yet another diet. Sun rises. Perhaps her overweight viewers should be glad she doesn’t give up but don’t they long for a success for themselves and for her? Does Oprah Winfrey have some form of Munchausen syndrome that causes her to remain fat and

Consumer group finds BPA in canned foods

2009-11-05T14:01:00.000-05:00

What's in your pantry? Wikimedia commons Examiner.com - Are the canned foods in your cabinet safe? According to the FDA, 17% of the American diet is from canned foods, many of which have an epoxy liner made with BPA. Consumers Union, a non-profit organization which publishes for Consumer Reports, released its findings on 19 canned products which were tested for bisphenol A (BPA). They found

Is Your Partner Making You Fat?

2009-11-05T13:53:00.000-05:00

health.msn.com A new study says newly married couples gain an average of 16 pounds between them in the first two years of marriage. So, who’s to blame? The editors of Men’s Health and Women’s Health hold a grudge match on the pudge facts. The Male Perspective Weight loss experts are fond of saying that being fat is a choice—that our daily actions, from what we select for breakfast to

Warning: Diet Sodas May Be Hard on the Kidneys

2009-11-03T10:56:00.000-05:00

Women Who Drink 2 or More Diet Sodas Daily Double Their Risk of Kidney Function Decline. By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Nov. 2, 2009 -- Diet soda may help keep your calories in check, but drinking two or more diet sodas a day may double your risk of declining kidney function, a new study shows. Women who drank two or more diet sodas a day had a 30% drop in

The Denim Diet: Sixteen Simple Habits To Get You Into Your Dream Pair Of Jeans

2009-11-03T10:46:00.001-05:00

www.fitceleb.com This holiday season don't let baked, buttery goods stand in your way of fitting into your dream pair of jeans! TV wardrobe stylist and author of the bestselling healthy lifestyle book, The Denim Diet: Sixteen Simple Habits to Get You into Your Dream Pair of Jeans, Kami Gray shares her "Stay Slim Strategies to Survive the Season". 1. Eliminate Temptation: First, go into your

Are diet pills the answer to weight loss

2009-11-01T11:33:00.000-05:00

www.freep.com Question: I haven't been successful at losing weight. I see ads for weight-loss supplements and drugs. Do they work? Are they safe? Answer: Advertisements for weight-loss supplements seem to be everywhere. "Eat the foods you love and still lose weight" and "Exercise in a bottle" are among the marketing ploys that sound too good to be true. For the most part, they are. Take a

Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking? What are BRCA1 and BRCA2?

2009-10-31T14:01:00.000-04:00

HealthProfessor.com Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market. Peter Orszag, the 40-year-old head of the White House Office of Management and Budget, is reported to drink so much tea, hot and iced, that he took a genetic test to see if his body could metabolize his voluminous intake of caffeine. According to the results, his body is perfectly suited to the task, and

VH1 Celebrity Fit Club The Fat Smash Diet

2009-10-31T13:32:00.000-04:00

Dr. Smith’s diet has been featured on VH1’s number-one rated show, Celebrity Fit Club, where Hollywood celebrities follow his customized diet plan and compete to lose weight. Now, with The Fat Smash Diet, everyone will have access to the revolutionary eating plan that leads to lifestyle changes and permanent weight loss forever. The Fat Smash Diet is not a gimmick or short-term fix. It is a

How Much is Too Much Salt

2009-10-31T11:51:00.001-04:00

How Much Sodium Is Too Much?By David L. Katz, MD www.oprah.com Photo: Mackenzie Stroh Q: I'm 50 years old, and I love salt. My blood pressure is normal. I eat a very healthy diet with lots of fruit and veggies. Do I really need to watch my sodium intake? — Shannon Dolph, Portland, Oregon A: Given all the warnings about sodium raising blood pressure, you might think the link between the two

How Men Select Women

2009-10-29T01:02:00.000-04:00

eioba.com Youth You have the most marvelous youth, and youth is the one thing worth having.…Someday when you are old and wrinkled and ugly, when thought has seared your forehead with its lines and passion branded your lips with its hideous fires, you will feel it. You will feel it terribly. Now, wherever you go you charm the world. Will it always be so? You have a wonderfully beautiful face,