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Big Heart, Healthy Heart Love your body with all your heart , and you will live a long life. It's that simple. If you truly loved yourself, you would eat only healthy foods and nourish your body with fresh air and exercise 4 Ways to Chill Out There is no doubt about it –life is busy. And while we often try to leave everyday stresses behind, whether they come from work or personal affairs, it isn’t always easy. There are answers though, and with a little practice and daily diligence you can effectively reduce the amount of stress you carry with you throughout the day, helping you cope with whatever you might encounter. Are dentists the secret to a long life? The body is made up of amazing connections – stress in your mind can lead to ulcers in your stomach; too little sunshine and you can become depressed. And now, it seems, healthy teeth and gums are related to a healthy heart. Wine – Is it as good as it tastes? Wine is as old as life, well, civilized life at least. The result of fermented grapes harvested after a year’s hard work, the product is as rich in culture as it is in health benefits. Your Body is Your Vehicle Why treat your body like you treat your car? A strange question indeed, but not one without relevance. To maintain a vehicles performance some attention and care is needed, as in having it regularly checked out, keeping the fluid levels balanced and letting the engine cool on hot summer days. The body is much the same. 3 Ways to Prevent Hangovers The real secret to avoiding hangovers is not to drink, or drink very little. But on the odd occasion when you over do it and need to function the next morning here are a few ways to prevent hangovers. You Need to Eat to Lose Weight No need to starve yourself to lose weight. In fact, you will have more difficulty losing weight and keeping it off by not eating. The reason is that your body will go into survival mode and actually store fat if there is a lack of food. As well, your body will start turning muscle protein into the energy it needs to feed your brain, nervous system and red blood cells. 5 Tips to Control Acne If you read the last posting, you'll know some of the myths surrounding acne. Here we are going to talk about some of the things you can do to help control acne. Sun Worshippers Beware How depressing is it to know that when the sun comes out we now have to take precautions before running to the beach for the day. It's true though - there are more and more cases of skin cancer due to sun exposure. Office Job Cramping Your Style? Do you have a job staring at a computer all day? Well most of us do now, but don't let it cramp your style. Everyone will develop some form of discomfort, strain or pain working at a desk job. But if you don't take care of yourself while you work through the day you can develop more serious ailments such as Repetitive Strain Injury, which is a catch all phrase for many conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Tenosynovitis / DeQuervain's Syndrome, Tendonitis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Chronic Sprain. 5 Health Tips for Dining Out People who eat out often can fall into the bad habit of ordering their favorite dishes without concern for its nutritional value. This can obviously vary from person to person. For example, many people order French fries with every meal, or others may insist on having a beer each time they order, or maybe they order meat every time to make sure they get 'bang for their buck'. Dancing Your Way to Being Physically Fit With the popularity of shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars, many people are taking up dancing themselves. It's a bit of a fad right now, but what a great way to get in shape. 5 Tips to Improve Your Running It seems so easy, just put on some shoes and start running. Yet we are all at different stages, from beginner all the way to expert, and we could all use a little advice. You never know what new helpful hint may improve your physical or emotional levels. Here are 5 tips that may help. Stomach Ache, IBS or IBD? It's unbelievable how many people are now dealing with stomach issues and how many people have now been diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or IBD (inflamed bowel disease) such as Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. Ease Your Way Back to the Gym If you decided to take the winter off from the gym, you may feel a little unmotivated to get back at it. But the time is now if you want to get in shape for the summer. The first step is to make a date with the gym and just show up. "Don't be a Quitter", Does Not Apply Here! It's time again for a gentle reminder: that the best thing you could do for your health is quit smoking (if you smoke that is). 5 Essentials for Beautiful Skin Whether you have problem skin such as cane, dermatitis or rosacea, or simply want to age more gracefully; you need to eat right for beautiful skin. The skin is our body’s largest organ, so taking care of the skin will also have numerous benefits to your overall health. Healing Joint Pain If you're over twenty five, you probably have experienced some form of joint pain. The bad news is that as we get older the more likely it is that we will have persistent joint pain of some sort. If you play sports, jog or weight train you are likely to have tendinitis at some point, and as you age arthritis becomes a probability. 5 Tips for Dealing with Sore Muscles Like everyone else who is hitting the workouts harder and starting to run a bit more to get in shape for summer, your probably feeling the pain. Sore muscle are usually a good sign if you've been working out for awhile. The soreness is caused by tiny tears in the muscles, which the body repairs and makes stronger. 5 Tips for Dealing with Sore Muscles Like everyone else who is hitting the workouts harder and starting to run a bit more to get in shape for summer, your probably feeling the pain. Sore muscle are usually a good sign if you've been working out for awhile. The soreness is caused by tiny tears in the muscles, which the body repairs and makes stronger. Three Ways to Clear Your Head Do you live with a traffic jam in your head? Need some open highway to cruise on for awhile? It is more of recent phenomenon that we are subject to stress, depression and anxiety disorders, and many adults and unfortunately youngsters are prescribed heavy medication to deal with these disorders. Even the great Stephen Hawking says we are living in the "age of anxiety". Foods with Hidden Fat If you’re trying to cut down your fat intake and get yourself in shape this summer, look out for foods with hidden fat. We know the obvious fatty foods such as chocolate and cookies, but what about some of your favorite foods that may be a little sneakier. 3 Awesome Chest Building Exercises Looking for new ways to build and chisel the chest? Although you can't really beat the fundamental and most popular exercises for overall size and development, such as flat bench press, incline bench press and dumbbell flys - if you’re not already, you should add some other routines for better definition and further development. 5 Target Areas - Pick your Cleanse You know you want to feel better, and cleansing could be the answer. Although picking a cleansing system for you may seem a little intimidating with all the options out there? Is it the master cleanse, the wild rose cleanse or specific products to deal with specific areas? Strain or Stretch With nicer weather and your new commitment to get active, remember to warm up. As we all get excited this time of year to get outside and start running around and playing sports such as tennis or baseball or simply jogging, we sometimes overlook the fact that we have been less active through the winter months. Time to Get Outdoors Are you feeling sluggish from being kept indoors throughout the winter? Now that the warmer weather is coming you can shake off the cabin fever, and start enjoying some outdoors activities. Planning to Lose Weight? One of the most important steps on any journey to success is generally overlooked. That step is the very first one, which is planning! A Healthy Breakfast for People on the Go Are you the type of person who gets up with no time to spare, and goes straight for the coffee? You've heard it before, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Planning to Lose Weight? One of the most important steps on any journey to success is generally overlooked. That step is the very first one, which is planning! 3 Fats That Make You Skinny Fat that helps you manage your weight and burn calories? You better read it to believe it. Coconut Oil: is rich in a type of fat rarely found in other foods, called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). When you eat MCTs, they go straight to the liver instead of going directly into circulation where fat cells can suck them up. The Modern Easter Basket With increasing awareness of health issues, some parents are reducing the amount of sugar treats and instead adding non-edible gifts and toys as basket stuffers. With that in mind, here are some WebMD expert tips to make your child’s Easter a little healthier, but just as fun-filled: Eating Disorders Affect Children As Young As Six Researchers at the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit estimated that 3.5 children in every 100,000 in the UK are treated for an eating disorder, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Over a 13 month evaluation, 206 children under 12 years were treated for an eating disorder in Britain and Ireland. It’s The Fit, Not The Tag Size, That Matters So many women make major fashion faux pas. We choose a garment based on the tag size, not on whether it actually fits right. Even though you can squeeze into that size 8 or size 10, you may not be wearing the correct size for your body. Perhaps Another Tool To Aid The Obesity Fight? Scientists in the UK claim they have developed a 3D scanner that can accurately determine if a person is truly obese. Currently, doctors gauge fatness with a calculation of body mass index (BMI) which relies on weight and height measurements. But BMI is flawed - people with lots of muscle are considered overweight. NZ Girls Force Food Giant To Fess Up GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of Ribena, has been fined $217,500 after admitting it mislead customers about the vitamin C content of the blackcurrant drink. It admitted that its cartoned Ready To Drink Ribena, which it claimed had 7mg of Vitamin C per 100ml, in fact had no detectable Vitamin C content. Could Apples Be Your Answer To Avoiding Weight Gain? Eating an apple a day could do more than just keep the doctor away, it could help you fight your cravings for all things sweet. Dr Lynn Anderson holds a Ph.D. in Natural Health, and suggests her Apple Diet could help those with weight problems. Here are the latest comments from her blog: The Pursuit Of Happiness Is A Choice Consider yourself a pretty happy, go-lucky kinda guy or gal? Or more of a pessimist who lets your negative emotions get the best of you? Expert research has shown that your aptitude for happiness is largely determined by your genes. But some psychologists believe happiness can be pursued by thwarting negative emotions and fostering positive emotions. These 7 Happiness Strategies will help you pave the road to contentment. One Day A Slice Of Bread Could Control Your Appetite Forget diet pills and appetite suppressants! Scientists at The Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) in the Netherlands are developing a new generation of food ingredients that can help prevent obesity by making people eat less, and possibly stop an obese person from developing diabetes. Counting Calories Isn’t For Everyone You Know Sick of counting calories? Don’t obsess over every little thing you put in your mouth. Counting calories is definitely a good way to watch your daily intake but it’s not the only way. Try these alternatives: Shall We Dance? Now that the new season of the hit show Dancing with the Stars is under way, you’re waltzing around the living room and practicing the tango during the commercial break. But why not take up some serious samba-ing for your health? Experts say ballroom dancing could help the mind and body. Spain Sparks The Skinny Ban Ever tried on a size 8 in one store and felt pretty good that you were able to squeeze into it, only to go to another store to find out you can only fit into a size 12!? Sizes varying between stores can really throw you off, but Spain is working to change this and more. Go Green On St. Patrick’s Day And Beyond This St Patrick’s Day, instead of downing drinks at the local tavern, proudly wearing your 4-leaf clover, and singing Irish anthems all night, celebrate the day by eating green fruits and vegetables. (Yes, you heard correctly.) Don't Lick A Chapped Lip Chapped lips? Try not to keep licking them and stay away from lip balms which, in some cases, only promote long-term dryness. Overexposure to wind, sun, cold and dryness are the main culprits in causing chapped lips, writes Lynda Schrager in the Albany (N.Y.) Times Union. As we age, she adds, it is harder for skin to retain moisture. Set Your Kids Up For Cooking Success Gone are the days where all families eat at the dinner table, children grow up cooking alongside their parents and one generation shares family recipes with the next. Life seems to be more hectic than ever and kids don’t often get the chance to develop good cooking habits, which affects their health in the long run. And for some, bad eating results in obesity and other poor health conditions. Skip The Soda Okay so you’re counting calories and trying hard to stick to the average daily intake, but are you including all those liquid calories? Many people forget that each time they gulp down a root beer or a coca-cola they’re adding a heap of extra calories. Those added calories may be what’s keeping you from losing those few extra pounds. Brisk Walking Helps You Avoid Cold From Brisk Weather Walking…one of the easiest and cheapest forms of exercise. No gym membership required! It’s low impact and just about anyone can do it. And if you get outside for a quick jaunt often enough, you are sure to see certain health benefits. We're All Weird About Food! That’s what Kathleen McGowan claims in Psychology Today. "An anthropological analysis found that more than a third of us reject slippery food like oysters and okra. Twenty per cent of us don't like our foods to touch on the plate. The next time you wander a grocery-store aisle packed with jars of pickled jalapenos and boxes of instant scalloped potatoes, consider this: One-fifth of us eat from a palate of 10 or fewer foods." Women - Get Some Sleep! Nearly 70% of American women report sleep problems at least some nights, according to a new poll commissioned by the National Sleep Foundation. Overall, 29% of the women surveyed say they use some type of sleeping aid at least a few nights a week. 7 Ways The Food Companies Fool You So you think you’ve just purchased the healthiest cracker in the world? Take a look closer - you may have been fooled by the manufacturer. 1. Put something wholesome and natural on the front Fresh fruit, lush meadows, and green trees. The Reality. Don’t judge a box by its cover. Wanna Lose The Beer Gut But Not The Beer? Look no further than the Beer Drinker’s Diet, the sports enthusiasts’ diet dream come true! For those watching their weight, beer is usually a no-no as it’s loaded with calories, but Bradley Cailor, the books author, claims he lost pounds drinking the frothy beverage. The Dutchess Inspires Long-Term Weight Loss "Ten years ago, she was a newly divorced ex-princess, struggling with a lifelong weight problem and snarky British tabloids that labeled her as the 'Dutchess of Pork,' " writes Pam Schmid in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Who else from the Royal Family has so publicly battled their weight than Sarah Ferguson? But now the svelte strawberry blonde is at peace with her body, maintaining her goal weight, and is a role model for moms across the world. Ugly Betty Weighs In America Ferrera stars in the popular sitcom Ugly Betty which has created a lot of buzz in Hollywood since it aired last year. Ferrera also acted in the 2002 film Real Women Have Curves. What are her thoughts on diet and weight issues? Breakin’ Down The Top 12 Weight Loss Tips In short form, here’s an excellent list of weight loss tips. You’ve likely heard them all before, but these are truly the tips that work. If you can incorporate them all, then you are on the road to properly managing your weight. Like A Car, Men’s Health Needs Routine Maintenance Men - it's about time you started treating your health with as much interest as you treat your car! You may think you're as good as gold, but there are certain measures you should take to "tune-up" to ensure things are running smoothly. How Do You Pick Produce? Do you check each apple for bruises and squeeze each avacado for ripeness? Or, are you guilty of simply grabbing the first fruit or vegetable you see? Here are some words from the produce-wise. 6 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health Not only does a pet offer unconditional love, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits too. Pets Help lower blood pressure, lesson anxiety, boost our immunity and if you;ve got a cute pooch, they can even help get you dates. Got A Case Of Job Lock? According to the New York Times workers who are unable to switch jobs out of fear that their health benefits will be lost are said to suffer from "job lock." Changing jobs and losing coverage can set off a range of insurance traps such as no coverage for a year or excessive premiums. Your Fridge Tells You What You Can Eat Someday soon, predicts Food Processing Magazine, your refrigerator will not only store food, it will choose it and restrict it, too. Within the next few years, computerized "smart" refrigerators, programmed with personal codes, will withhold goodies and snacks if they don't think certain people should have them. Who Says You Can’t Have Carbs Before Bedtime? Aren’t you supposed to stay away from carbs before bedtime? This info may go against everything you’ve heard so far. You may actually want to increase carbohydrate intake before bed, especially if you are a restless sleeper. An Australian study says you may fall asleep faster. Lose The Love-Chub While You Can We all tend to out on a few love pounds in a new relationship or marriage…lots of late nights, lots of drinks, lots of food…just remember to get back on track! "There is no shame in the bride and groom letting things go for a few weeks while they travel, set up house and reorganize themselves into the rhythm of living together as a married couple," writes Linda Buch in The Denver Post. Bizarre Diets: The Man Who Eats Cheese All Day Know anyone with a food phobia? Okay so some people don’t like meat, some are scared of vegetables, but a man who is put off by everything except cheese? Well according to the Hunts Post UK, just a person exists. Food phobia has left a UK man unable to eat anything apart from mild Cheddar cheese ever since he was a toddler. Organic Flowers Say It All This Valentine’s Day When it comes to the most popular Valentine’s Day gift, flowers, why should you go organic? There are many reasons to give your loved one an organic bouquet… * Less poisonous chemicals to touch or inhale, and less toxins to absolve into the atmosphere. Do You Need To Exfoliate? Soft, smooth skin does not come easily to all of us. Most have to work at it! And if your daily skin care regime does not include an exfoliant, maybe it’s time to add it to the mix. Don’t Be Deterred By Detox Your friends are all doing it, so are some celebrities, so have you ever considered a detox diet? A detox diet (also called a cleansing diet) will remove toxins and poisons from your body, and can promote weight loss. Naturopathic Medicine: The Whole Body Approach Could Work For You You feel tired and lousy all the time, but your doctor says your fine. Maybe you haven’t tried everything? Conventional medicine may not give you the answers you need. Only 20% of people with fatigue, lack of initiative and poor concentration have a treatable medical condition. Cycling Away Cellulite Cellulite is a problem for almost 90% of women out there. So you are not alone. Time to exercise it all away. The Cellubike is the newest thing in exercise equipment. Put the cream away, for long-term results target this problem head on… The Fat Of The Matter Is… You can’t lose weight lying around the house and sitting at a desk all day. If exercise is missing from your daily routine, you may want to think again about fitting into that little back dress. You’ve got to make the effort. Make a few small changes daily and reap big rewards! If It Looks Good Don’t Touch It! U.S. sociologist Barry Glassner, author of the bestselling book The Culture of Fear, has written The Gospel of Food: Everything You Think You Know About Food Is Wrong. His words are a good reminder to you to get your hands out of the cookie jar! The Top 5 Healing Foods For Healthy, Glowing Skin Are you one of those consumers? Shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat an assortment of skin issues, like wrinkles and dryness. For a fraction of the cost you can treat these skin troubles naturally by eating these 5 healing foods. The In-No-Time-Flat Stomach It used to be that diet and exercise was the best way to get a flat stomach and tight abs, like the ones you drool over on the beach all day. But these days, people will go to any lengths (and try any supplement) to reach beach babe status. 5 Foods That Will Generate Power In You Don’t weigh yourself down with processed foods, simple carbohydrates, and junk. Get back to the basics and see your energy levels rise. Find the superhuman in you! Decide to munch on the following empowering superfoods - you’ll get a good dose of vitamins and minerals as well as a whack of health benefits. Next Time You Need Aspirin, Reach For Raisins Yes, you heard right! If you currently take aspirin to fight minor aches and pains, you may want to make a few diet changes instead of swallowing those little white pills. Aspirin, which is acetylsalicylic acid, breaks down in your body to salicylic acid (SA) about 20 minutes after it gets into the blood. Dancing Video Game Puts Fun Back Into Exercise Working out and having fun - isn’t that what it’s all about? Well rarely do people report having a great time sweating it out at the gym, but there is a new concept in weight loss that may have you and your kids dancing around the house as you shed pounds. Wanna Cut Your Cancer Risk? Get The Tea Brewin’ Tea now comes in so many great varieties, colors and flavors there’s no reason to look to coffee for that morning surge. Not only is it a soothing hot treat on a winter’s day and an energy booster, but it has a slew of strong health benefits. Here’s one more reason to put tea on the table… Going Ape Over The Evo-Diet An adventurous group of humans in the UK decided to eat like apes, literally, and while doing so found there were many health benefits to the plant-based diet. This made-for-tv experiment had 9 volunteers set up camp next to the ape house at the Paignton Zoo in Devon. Domino’s Pizza: The “Healthy” Meal Choice? In the January issue of Glamour magazine, in an article titled "What to eat to stay slim," two slices of Domino's 12" classic hand-tossed Vegi Pizza Feast and a side salad were named as a healthy meal choice.

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