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Entries from January 2008

What Is The Effect Of Fats And Cholesterol

January 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Fat & cholesterol receive bad press, there is no doubt. If you hear fat or cholesterol mentioned in a sentence it is often preceded or closely followed by some way to reduce or lose it in some ingenious fashion. The truth is that fat & cholesterol are essential for the overall health of the […]

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The Truth About The Mayo Clinic Diet

January 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Quality medical care & research are associated with the Mayo Clinic. And rightfully so. This reputation is well earned. With clinics in Minnesota, Florida & Arizona; over 2500 physicians & scientists; & 42,000 more health care specialists & staff, the Mayo Clinic & Foundation have been respected in the field of medicine for […]

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Learn About Cholesterol Lowering Vitamins

January 31st, 2008 · No Comments

The key to lowering your bad cholesterol level is cholesterol lowering vitamins. It is very important that you avoid at all costs the dangerous drugs that many take. To confirm the potency, all cholesterol lowering vitamins must be manufactured at a pharmaceutical GMP compliant facility & their ingredients must be verified with a certificate […]

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Diabetic Foot Ulcers - A Common Diabetes Complication

January 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Diabetes is primarily characterized by the condition of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar. This is caused because the hormone insulin that reduces the blood sugar level is not produced or does not work effectively. As there is no cure for diabetes, a diabetic must control their blood sugar levels every day so that there are […]

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When You’ve Reached Your Weight Loss Plateau

January 29th, 2008 · No Comments

So you have lost 20 pounds, dropped 3 dress sizes, & got new clothes that really show off your new body, but you want to lose even more weight & drop a few more sizes.
Your goal is to lose 35 pounds, but you have been stuck at losing only 20 pounds for a few weeks, […]

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Shocking Weight Loss with Green Tea

January 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Green tea & black tea are not very much different - they come from the same plant. The difference lies in the method of processing - black tea is allowed to ferment & is oxidizes, whereas green tea has not actually been allowed to ferment. Depending on how the green tea is processed (roasted or […]

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What Is HDL Cholesterol

January 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring sterol that is produced in the liver. It is used in the cell membranes & help in the secretion of hormones throughout the body. It also helps to convert sunlight to vitamin D in the body. Thus it is a vital part of a normally functioning body. However if a […]

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Blood Glucose Meters Defined

January 27th, 2008 · No Comments

A blood glucose meter is used to calculate the approximate amount of glucose in the blood. If you suffer from diabetes or hypoglycaemia, it is a vital part of your wellness program, as the level of glucose in your blood is critical to your well being. It works by placing a small drop of blood […]

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Prime Essentials - A Premier MultiVitamin-Mineral Dietary Supplement

January 27th, 2008 · No Comments

To begin improving you nutritional status you really need to take daily supplements, these are so critical to good health. Prime Essentials were created with this in mind, to get you started even before you test yourself using the Ideal Health’s PrivaTest. Originally only taken by ?health nuts,? nowadays daily multi-vitamins or mineral supplements are […]

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How To Monitor Weight Loss?

January 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Too much TV–>Too much junk-food–>Lack physical activity= OBESITY
Childhood obesity is a disease that goes treated with the professional support like: doctors-dietists-psycologists could provide help kids to start this slow & hard way.
The prevention is basic if assisted through a “Program” based on self-control.
The rules of prevention are:
to reduce the sedentariness: to avoid that our children […]

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