by Debbie Williams — Do you ever get the feeling you have been duped by the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and traditional medical industries? You may be a member of the growing group that is questioning and asking, “Do I really need to take that drug or is there something natural that does not have side […]
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The psychology of emotional eating
February 8, 2013
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by James McClernan — Sensual in taste, texture, aroma and visual appeal, food can be as difficult to resist as alcohol, drugs or smoking are to addicts, particularly when one is under stress or any type of emotional pressure. Unlike alcohol and drugs, however, food can always be justified as necessary for life. The conditioning […]
Wag your tail to health
February 4, 2013
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by Steve Kricun — Dr. Ichi Lee believes he has unlocked the key to improving your health in the simplest way. And it all starts by wagging your tail. Lee, a Korean physician, subscribes to the philosophy that we should heal ourselves. “The best and most knowledgeable healer lives inside of you,” Lee said. More […]
Know your body type before dieting or weight-training
January 27, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — In the 1930s, Harvard psychologist William H. Sheldon described three basic body types with terms that are still used today. These are: Ectomorphic — A quick metabolism and a slender body with little fat are hallmarks of an ectomorph. This body type has a lean frame, often with narrow hips, […]
Why diets backfire
January 21, 2013
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by Michelle May, M.D. — We are bombarded with information about eating right and exercising, but millions still battle their weight. Diets often impose food rules that most people do not, cannot or should not follow for very long. Diet experts recommend counting calories, servings or points. Some diets require you to eat pre-packaged meals […]
Purple corn — a powerful antioxidant
January 20, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Among all the various colors of corn in the world — white, yellow, red, purple, brown, green and blue — a purple corn has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years. Generally grown in Peru, purple corn (frequently referred to as blue corn) is one of nature’s richest […]
The heavy facts about being overweight
January 9, 2013
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by Dr. Melissa Dawahare — With the popularity of NBC’s hit show “The Biggest Loser” and Dr. Phil’s book, The Ultimate Weight Solution, the topic of weight loss is in the spotlight. People across America are beginning to participate in weight loss programs, eat better and exercise more. This trend comes just in time, because […]
Are you an apple or a pear?
January 8, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Do you have a Buddha belly or big hips? It makes a difference in your overall health. In fact, research shows that people with an apple-shaped figure are at greater risk for insulin resistance, diabetes and heart disease than their pear-shaped counterparts. The reason is that the accumulation of fat […]
The four-minute workout or aerobics is a waste of time
January 7, 2013
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by Dr. Mark Force — What if you could work out for just four minutes a day and receive more health benefits than you would from 60 minutes of daily aerobic exercise? You probably think I’m crazy! Well, I may be crazy, but I can prove the four-minute exercise regimen really works. Dr. Izume Tabata […]
The cause of childhood eating disorders
January 4, 2013
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by Mary M. Ernsberger — For the last several years, the media has focused on the increased number of young people with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Blame for these disorders went to the advertising industry and its portrayal of the perfect body in clothing, perfume and food product ads focused at the […]
Supercharge your health with cellular energy
January 1, 2013
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by Dr. Howard Peiper — Cellular energy sounds modern, but it is as old as life itself and the very foundation of good health. When we have cell energy, we think better, feel better, move better, look better and perform better. That is because, at a very basic physical level, our cells are responsible for […]
The anti-inflammatory diet
December 31, 2012
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by Marianne Crafts-Brandner — Why is eating a rice cake as bad for you as eating a doughnut? Why are so many people plagued with arthritis these days? What’s the connection between fat and wrinkles? The answer to these questions: “It’s all about inflammation!” Whether it is doughnuts, potato chips or rice cakes, each of […]
How to eliminate food cravings
December 29, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — If you are overwhelmed with an urge to wolf down chocolate or cookies, you should head straight to the kitchen. Although mindless snacking packs on the pounds like no other pastime, certain foods can make a difference in your need to nibble. Dietitians will tell you that eating low-calorie, fiber-rich […]



February 19, 2013
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