As an experiment this has gone well, I have noticed increased energy although I had a virus, was not flat down for as long as usual, also my lower extremity edema is greatly decreased. I think I will continue to do this for a while longer at least, but post on it once a week […]
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Weight Loss Secrets From Around the World: The world is much smaller than it used to be, technology has brought us closer together and made it easier to share our knowledge and personal experience through social media and online blogs. There are many websites that share secrets on how to effectively lose weight. Here we’ve
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The human liver is an important bodily organ essential for living a healthy life. Its primary function is to breakdown nutrients from the food we eat and help with digestion. It performs several other functions which makes it important to pay attention to the health of your liver. Here are symptoms of liver damage that
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13 Common Reasons People Pack on the Pounds 1. Not knowing how many calories to consume Many don’t know how many calories they need and the caloric value of the foods they eat which results in overconsumption. Consulting your dietician and asking for the proper amount of calories you need is a good idea. 2.
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[Last Updated on February 17th 2014] Top 5 Worst Food Additives You Should Avoid Food additives find their way into our foods to help ease processing, packaging and storage, they have been used for centuries to enhance the appearance and flavor of food and prolong shelf life. Many of these can cause dire
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Uses of Coconut Oil. This is a great quick-look poster with a few of the many things you can do with that coconut oil you bought that’s just sitting around. It is not appropriate for high-heat cooking, other than that, at my house we use it for everything. Oil pulling, teeth brushing, hair frizz, baking, sauteing,
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Garcinia Cambogia is one of the hottest diet products on the market today. According to the Dr. Oz show and the people who sell it, there is an HCA extract from the garcinia plant, also known as tamarind, that blocks fat and suppresses appetite. HCA suppresses appetite by increasing serotonin levels, making you feel happier
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I love sweet potatoes! No matter how you like to eat them they are healthy and delicious. They are full of vitamins, antioxidants, good for skin and eyes, help lower blood pressure, and a great tool for weight loss as they are fiber-rich and satisfying. For more check this I bake them and use a little
Gallstones, Simple Overview Several people have asked recently about gallstones, mostly whether or not to have surgery. Gallstones are small hard solids formed in the gallbladder of cholesterol, bilirubin, and other waste products. They can cause severe symptoms or none, and the preferred treatment is surgery. Risk factors include being female, being overweight, losing a
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The more I know about sugar, the less I want any! Our bodies can handle a few teaspoons worth a day, more than that and they start causing serious health problems. Emphysema, heart disease, diabetes, accelerated aging, arthritis, constipation, so many more! NO MORE TOXINS IN SUGARS
Weight Loss Plateau Busters You’ve been doing so well in your weight loss/fitness program, and now the scale has not moved for weeks, you’re frustrated, you haven’t changed anything, why isn’t it working? Maybe because you haven’t changed anything. Step it up, add an additional 10 minutes of cardio to your routine. If you normally
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I agree with the adage ‘You are what you Eat’ but personally, I don’t want to eat make-up, moisturizer, or sunscreen. We should not have to add a ton of chemicals to stuff to make it taste like food, food tastes good already. Makes me wonder about what we are eating that it takes so
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Spring has sprung, time to put away all the bulky sweaters and sweatshirts that have maybe covered up a few extra inches as we enjoyed the winter. Sundresses and tank tops will be here before we know it, is your back ready? How about those upper arms? I found some easy exercises that will shape
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Broccoli helps regulate blood pressure, increases hormone levels, helps fight cancer, helps curb overeating, and many more! It’s delicious as well! Raw, steamed, in rice, added to soups or stews, however you want to eat it broccoli has amazing health benefits. Enjoy!
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Many people want to work on their problem areas in the Spring to get ready for shorts and bathing suits. This is a great workout for the problem area most complain about, the tummy. Use this workout a few times a week, add some belly blasting foods, and let the warm season begin!
Just a gentle reminder while we are urging people to live without fast food for a week, for one small order of fries you can eat the same calories in 84 strawberries, not that I could eat 84 in one sitting! Plus the fruit is full of vitamins and fiber, which the fries are not.
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The vast majority of the world starts their day with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea, people drink sodas and energy drinks all day long. There are people who take caffeine supplements for migraines, to stay awake long hours on the job, and sometimes just for the buzz. What is our caffeine addiction
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I like alliteration, and simple things, so that’s what I decided to call it, for now anyway. Maybe we could call it the Easy Fast? Since it’s easy food we are eliminating, for 7 days, you can do this! Okay here is a list of foods to avoid: No fast food No “instant” potatoes No
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