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		<title>Fraud &#8211; Diet Fraud</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ In this article we're going to cover a little known type of fraud, though becoming more and more common and a bigger problem each year, this is diet fraud The fact is, a great number of people in the world and especially in the United States are overweight It is one of the largest growing health concerns in this country and getting worse every year Because of this problem, diet programs are everywhere Many of them like Weight Watchers have been around for a very long time and are reputable companies Unfortunately, there are a great number of diet plans out there that are flat out fraudulent in that they promote a weight loss program that doesn't work or is just plain dangerous So, how does one recognize these fraudulent diet programs? Unfortunately it is not easy to do Many of the criminals who commit this fraud do so in such a manner that their diet plan or meal looks legit Add to this the fact that they are preying on poor people who are at the end of their ropes when it comes to losing weight and it becomes very easy to get these people sucked into the fraudulent program Having said that, there are some things to look out for that may alert you to a possible fraud Many of the latest diet programs can be seen on infomercials on television One thing to watch out for is information that seems too good to be true, such as losing inches from your waistline in a matter of days Even if a program like this were to work, which is doubtful, it is dangerous to lose weight that quickly For a truly healthy diet and exercise routine you shouldn't lose more than a pound or two each week If a program says you will lose some crazy amount like 10 pounds in 10 days then most likely the program is either fraudulent or very dangerous Another thing to look out for when it comes to diet programs is the testimonials Take a look at the people on these commercials In most cases they are far from having need of a diet Many look like fashion models or paid actors and actresses Be wary of before and after photos as with today's technology it is very easy to doctor a photo Another thing to watch out for is any plan that says you can lose weight without any exercise or that you can lose weight by just putting on their special heat treated tummy trimmer or whatever nonsense they call it There is no way to lose weight in a healthy manner without proper diet and exercise Anyone who says differently is not to be trusted Mostly, use your common sense If you see a weight loss plan that looks too good to be true then most likely it is and all it is going to make you lose is the money that you spent on the plan itself Good common sense will pick out a diet scam with no trouble at all ]]></description>
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		<title>Eye Care Is More Than A Visit To The Doctor</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Proper eye care is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body Eye care is more than visiting the eye doctor for regular examinations Rather, good eye care involves caring for the entire body and staying away from bad habits that may actually have an affect on the eyes Let's take a look at what's involved in good eye care Diseases of the eye are more common that you would think Further, as people age they become more susceptible to eye diseases That's why regular examinations by the eye doctor are so critical to the idea of good eye care An eye doctor can run special tests to see if there is any indication or the appearance of eye diseases and disorders Diseases and disorders include, but are in no way limited to cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, glaucoma, orbital tumors, and blindness, congenital diseases of the eye and more Yet, it is also important that a person takes care of their body and remains as healthy as possible Why? Well, beyond the benefits one derives from being healthy some health conditions actually affect the eyes For instance, vitamin deficiencies can affect the sight A lack of vitamin A can even cause night blindness In fact, it is a known fact that well over ninety percent of all cases pertaining to the onset of blindness can be attributed to other diseases Diabetes is another disease that plays a significant role in the occurrence of blindness Therefore, it becomes increasingly important for people to maintain their overall health in the best way possible and to manage existing conditions if at all feasible Bad habits are something that should also be avoided if one wants to properly care for one's eyes and maintain good eye health Smoking can cause significant damage to the eye and can eventually result in blindness For instance, smoking can be the cause of what is referred to as Macular degeneration which creates a blind spot in the eye or eyes Other problems that occur with the eyes are caused by accidental injury Say for example, you are working in a garage welding and item and you don't wear goggles during the process Suddenly you find that a spark flies up and burns your eye Or, if you are working with hazardous chemicals and chemicals get in your eyes - had you been wearing goggles you may have been able to avoid injury altogether Thus, safety and safety practices are imperative to maintaining good eye health As you can see, taking care of your eyes involves more than a yearly visit to the eye doctor Instead, you need to take care of your overall health, you need to avoid bad habits and you need to practice safety measures to ensure good eye health In the end, you will be rewarded with the continued gift of sight, well into your golden years ]]></description>
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		<title>Why Aren&#8217;t You Using Green Tea Capsules?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Green tea capsules and tablets represent a simple, excellent, and effective way to get the benefits of green tea Although drinking green tea is very enjoyable and soothing to some people, many others don't like the bitter taste Moreover, some people are realistic enough to know that the more trouble they have to go through to get the benefits of something, the less likely they are to do it Everyone now knows that drinking green tea is healthy just like they know that juicing vegetables and fruits is healthy too But not many of us have the time to juice vegetables and fruits everyday, just like we don't have the time to brew green tea and sip it That's why green tea capsules are a fantasic way to get the health benefits of this ancient drink in the few seconds a day it takes to swallow them Moreover, if you are taking a quality green tea supplement, you could get more of its potent antioxidants than you could if you drank 4 to 5 cups of the tea a day because of its concentrated nature Green tea has a history as colorful as it is flavorful Legend has it that almost 5,000 years ago a Chinese emperor was sipping hot water whilst relaxing under a tea shrub when some of the leaves accidently blew off the shrub and landed in his cup He took a sip, liked what he tasted, and since then green tea became the health drink of choice in Asia, and is now spreading to the Western world rapidly What's really amazing is that it wasn't until recently that research has discovered just how incredibly powerful the health benefits of green tea are What Green Tea Contains Green tea has many beneficial substances, like catechins, tannins, fluoride but, most important of all, powerful antioxidants called polyphenols One of these polyphenols in particular, which is referred to as EGCG, has been shown in studies to have potent anticancer properties Indeed, EGCG is now thought to be one of the most powerful anticancer compounds discovered to date For the health savvy people who have heard about EGCG, it is the primary reason they drink green tea or use green tea capsules and supplements In one large study with chinese participants, it was discovered that the men and women who drank green tea had lower rates of: rectal, pancreatic, and colon cancer Other studies conducted here in the United States revealed that EGCG may be able to get cancer cells to stop reproducing Amazingly, it may accomplish this by somehow signalling the cancer cells to die, which in scientific terms is called apotosis Even more remarkable is that EGCG doesn't appear to hurt the healthy, non-cancerous cells of our body, so it seems to work selectively This study was conducted at Case Western Reserve University, located in Ohio Other studies are now showing that green tea may be able to help mitigate the damage from LDL cholesterol -- otherwise known as the "bad cholesterol" that is a key marker in heart disease In fact, its possible role in lowering cholesterol is another of the biggest reasons people are now turning to green tea capsules and supplements Despite all of the potential health benefits of green tea, some people avoid drinking it because it does naturally contain caffeine, which makes some people jittery and nervous The good news is that green tea used in green tea capsules and tablets often contains much less caffeine than a cup of green tea itself A cup of green tea contains about 40 mg of caffeine whereas a daily typical serving of green tea capsules might only contain 5 mg of caffeine Importantly, the typical serving of green tea capsules or supplements will have the same concentration of the polyphenols and powerful antioxidants as the green tea Even better for some people is that green tea can be decaffeinated and used in green tea capsules so that you can get all the benefits with none of the caffeine So there you have it If you aren't already using green tea capsules for your health, it's time to give it some serious consideration as part of your supplement regimen ]]></description>
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		<title>3 Fruit Juices That Can Boost Your Health</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ If you're like most people, you've probably heard about many of the fruit juices being promoted for health and wellness benefits In this article, we're going to look at a few of them and just get some plain facts Juice 1: Goji Berry Juice This juice is extracted from the Goji berry, or wolfberry, which is grown in the Himalayas and other remote areas in Asia The Goji berry has been used for 1000's of years by the chinese for natural health purposes The main nutritional benefit Goji berry juice provides are special poly saccharides, which are used by the body for communication and control of your immune system and other body systems Goji berries also contain an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins and other nutrients Juice 2: Xango This juice comes from the berry of the mangosteen, a tropical evergreen tree While some sources say that the health benefits of Xango are unproven, that is not a factual assertion While not as well validated as Goji Juice or nutrients such as glyconutrients, there is a respectable amount of science validation the efficacy of mangosteen juice The main nutritional benefit of Xango is its high antioxidant ORAC rating Juice 3: Noni Juice This juice comes from the Morinda citrifolia shrub, which is originally from Asia, but has been spread across the Pacific Like Xango, Noni is a researched, proven, supplement, though not as much so as others Also like Xango, Noni's main health benefits are linked to its antioxidant content So, what's the conclusion? In my opinion, Goji Berry Juice is a higher quality juice than either of the other two, with more nutrients and more scientific backing Hence, I recommend that people use Goji Juice in preference to the other juices Adam Thompson http://wwwgojicapitalcom ]]></description>
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		<title>Did You Take Your Vitamins Today?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ In order to not compromise your health, you should take a multivitamin every single day This will help protect you against any deficiencies you may be experiencing But, think food first It`s the best way to get needed nutrients Although, if your appetite has declined or you are on a restricted diet, a multivitamin will be helpful Benefits: Nutritionist agree that a multivitamin is best if you are a typical on-the-go person that eats poorly In general, look for a multivitamin that contains a wide variety of vitamins in the appropriate amounts, usually 100 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance Get adequate vitamin D It helps absorb calcium and many older people have vitamin D deficiencies Taking a pill with 400 international units (IUs) of vitamin D will probably improve bone health Get adequate vitamin B-6 This vitamin can help the immune system and may lower homocysteine, a risk factor for heart attacks A senior citizen can benefit from a variety of vitamins and minerals Do(s) and Don't(s): A multivitamin with at least 2 milligrams is often a good idea But avoid excess doses, excessive doses of some vitamins can be harmful To help increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, eat nuts, seeds and whole grains This is especially important when you are dieting as your nutrient intake is not as much as when you are not Even when you are not on a diet, it is very difficult to get enough vitamins and minerals Avoid excess iron For women beyond menopause and men, excess iron may increase the risk of heart disease If you`re in one of these groups, it may be wise to look for a pill with less than 9 milligrams of iron Always tell your pharmacist and physician the amounts of vitamins you are taking Vitamins can affect some medications and health conditions Additive, chemical, synthetic and filler FREE, supplied in vegetarian capsules is your best choice Most vitamins (including popular brand names) that come in tablet form are so compressed that they can't be broken down even by stomach acid As a result most of the vitamin will pass right through you and that's like flushing money down the drain Look for multivitamins in capsule or gelcap form These will be the most absorbable Conclusion: Think of the multivitamin as a proactive step to good health and as your insurance policy against many diseases So, take your vitamins every day Please consult with a professional before adding vitamins or minerals to your diet ]]></description>
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		<title>Use Natural Health Products To Help You During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ When you are pregnant, you are constantly worried about your growing baby's health and your own health Investing in natural health medicine can help you reach those goals that are vital to your health and the health of your child With all of the products on the market now that are causing unwanted side effects in adults there is no question that anyone who is pregnant would want to stay away from them Fortunately there is a healthy alternative available for the expectant mother in natural health medicines and natural health supplements Doctors often advise pregnant women to be highly selective of the type of medications that they take This is the reason why so many women opt for natural health medicine when they have any kind of illness during pregnancy--and also why you should consider using natural health medicine if you are pregnant Natural health medicine will help you and your baby to achieve a more consistent state of natural health without experiencing those nasty side effects most chemical medications can cause It is important to remember that if you have an illness, you should always consult your doctor before you undertake the task of purchasing any medicine, including a natural health medicine You can tell them you are interested in using natural health medicine to help you deal with the discomfort that your pregnancy is causing That is the best way to ensure that you will not put your baby at risk by perhaps taking medicine which even though the ingredients are natural could have some effect on your growing baby in some way or the other Remember that every pregnancy is unique and therefore has unique needs, which you should be aware of There is no greater feeling than knowing that you are doing the best to ensure your baby's health And normally most natural health medicines will be able to provide for both you and your baby's needs They help your growing baby's immune system as well as your immune system that is working hard to help your baby grow If you are pregant or are thinking of becoming pregnant be sure to discuss the natural health alternatives for treating any illness you may have during pregnancy with you doctor ]]></description>
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		<title>Optimism, Health Longevity</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The health press are hot on the trail of positivity of late, as mounting evidence shows that those who live with their glass half full are living longer This could be for a variety of reasons, two of the more obvious ones being: 1 that negativity is stressful and gets us down physically as well as emotionally and 2 that the body and mind are expert at manifesting our feelings and expectations Simply put, pessimists tend not to expect to live a long and healthy life, and their body may well dutifully arrange things to make it so Martin Seligman, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania recently conducted a study in which "pessimistic" students were sent to optimism workshops, as a direct result, many of them began experiencing reduced anxiety and paying less visits to the school's health services department The good news :-), is that optimism is contagious, but we have to be willing to allow that chink of light through the curtains that lift our spirits This is where support groups and workshops can be of great value, as they can help us learn new skills to pep up our outlook Here are a few fun and easy ways to change the way you look at your glass: make it a game - if you catch yourself having a downcast thought about something, just say "oops" to yourself, look up and arrange your face in a smile and have a think about how many ways you can find to see it differently start a gratitude journal - write down every day the things you have in your life to be happy about and grateful for There's always something Write at least three every day and then read through them, pick one and sit back and close your eyes and think about it for a minute Try and recall it vividly and in detail so you can really feel it choose your company carefully - be it people, what you watch, or what you read, be careful who you're hanging out with Grumpiness and pessimism can be contagious! Look for company that uplifts and inspires you If TV is your way of distraction, choose something funny or inspiring rather than the news And how about trying an inspiring read? ]]></description>
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		<title>5 Big Reasons To Consider Using Lutein Supplements</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 5 Big Reasons to Consider Using Lutein What if I told you there was a nutrient that afforded a broad range of protectionfrom possibly warding off certain types of cancer, to protecing against bad cholesterol, to alleviating arthritis aches, to countering free radical damage and, most famously of all, to protecting and preserving the vision of the eyes? Such a nutrient does indeed exist, and what you've just read are 5 big reasons to consider using lutein supplements that supply an adequate lutein dosage or eat foods containing lutein Lutein has received its fair share of accolades in recent years as major studies have shown that it can be of great benefit for eye health In fact, it is now recommended by many natural health experts for the middle aged and beyond to help prevent macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in those over 60 years old Millions of people in the United States alone are afflicted with macular degeneration What's really tragic is a lot of this could be avoided with proper nutrition Eat more foods containing lutein as a start, which would include: spinach, kale, broccoli, collard greens, and other green leafy vegetables Egg yolks are also one of the best foods containing lutein One should not rely solely on supplements with lutein because a good diet should always be your starting point for good health If you begin eating more leafy green veggies that are naturally rich in lutein, you probably do not need to use more than 4 to 5 mg per day from a good lutein supplement if you are middle aged or beyond However, this is assuming that you are eating a varied and healthy diet If the case is, like many people, you are not eating many foods containing lutein, then you should consider a higher lutein dosage as part of your daily supplement regimen Other reasons you might want to consider adding lutein supplements to your regimen are: 1 A possible role in keeping arteries clear from LDL cholesterol, which in turn will help protect cardiovascular health 2 Studies revealing that colon cancer may be significantly reduced with lutein use 3 Antioxidant properties of lutein may help mitigate osteoarthritis aches Although lutein has been touted as a key nutrient for eye health, other vitamins and minerals and nutrients have also been shown to help significantly include: zeaxanthin, the minerals zinc and selenium, and vitamins C and E ]]></description>
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		<title>Affordable Healthcare: Unaffordable Healthcare Insurance</title>
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		<title>5 Tips For Reducing Back Pain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It is estimated that 80% of Americans will have some type of back pain at some point in their lives Many of the remedies we apply with regard to this problem actually work against the natural healing abilities of the human body This list will help reduce the severity of most cases of back pain and help speed the healing process In addition, it's always beneficial to consult a professional to rule out more severe health conditions 1 Don't use heat The majority of people have been told to use heat when having back problems This is the absolute worst thing you can do Back pain usually has little to do with muscles and everything to do with nerves Nerve irritation from misaligned spinal bones causes muscles to brace against the misalignment to protect you from further injuring yourself This is a good thing So muscle spasms should not be massaged away or forced to relax Muscles only do what nerves tell them to do and they will relax only when the nerve irritation is removed Back pain is most often caused by nerve irritation resulting from injury to spinal joints and ligaments The actual injury that caused the pressure may have happened years prior Because of the joint dysfunction, the slightest incorrect move or strain can cause the disc and surrounding tissues to swell, just like when you sprain an ankle The swelling causes pressure on spinal nerves, which causes that shooting pain you feel when you move in certain directions The solution in this case is ice Ice will reduce the swelling which will, in turn, reduce the nerve pressure Heat, on the other hand, will cause surrounding tissues to swell, which will ultimately increase the nerve pressure Heat will certainly make some people feel better, but will cause more problems in the long run Tip: never, never, never use heat on the spine 2 Walk Walking is the very best exercise for your spine It's even better if you add a couple of inches to your stride, causing you to reach a bit with each step Walking causes your ab and hip muscles to work together and support each other It also can cause stuck spinal bones to move a little more freely which can reduce swelling and pain The movement will also help keep your hip joints moving through a complete range of motion, which will lessen the chances of them getting fixed to one another Tip: one word of caution, though If walking makes your pain worse, stop 3 Be careful with pain relievers While pain pills may the first thing you reach for when your back hurts, you might be causing yourself more problems Besides the risk of side effects that all pain relievers pose, blocking the pain signal your nerves are sending could make the injury linger The pain signal acts as an alarm clock It alerts you that something is wrong It also lets you know your limits If you bend forward and feel a sudden rush of horrible pain, that movement obviously isn't good for you Your body is telling you not to do that Now if you cover that pain signal with drugs, you stop your body from being able to communicate that important message to you This can make you able to do things your body doesn't want you to do, making your problem worse Tip: if you're going to take medications for pain, take them before you go to bed or when you aren't going to do anything else that day 4 No Crunches People with back pain have been told for years to strengthen their abdominal muscles by doing crunches While strong abs are important for spinal stability, crunches will eventually destroy your back The natural curves of the spine are its most important feature They act as shock absorbers, much like the ones on your car, and keep your body from falling apart from the physical activity you engage in every day When you do a crunch, you force your lower back into the floor which removes the lower back curve Then the strain from the exercise is absorbed by the surrounding spinal joints, muscles, and ligaments, which they were not designed to do Over time this will cause problems Also, when the curves of the spine are healthy, a naturally occurring locking mechanism exists that holds all spinal bones in their proper places When you straighten the spine while doing a crunch, this locking mechanism is removed and the spine becomes vulnerable to greater injury Tip: find some other exercises to strengthen your abs Bodyweight calisthenics do this wonderfully Any exercise where you use your entire body in the movement will produce more powerful abs Swimming, push-ups, and sprints are great, as well as abdominal isometrics They won't give you a six-pack, but they will certainly stabilize and strengthen your spine without causing harm 5 Get adjusted Misaligned spinal bones don't just move back into place by themselves It does happen, but rarely Since some type of force probably caused the misalignment in the first place, a controlled force in the right direction at the right time is needed to correct it What you should also know is that spinal nerve irritation is not gone when your pain disappears It lingers like a cavity until it's fixed The pain reappears when you physically do too much and irritate the problem, but it is always present once it's created That's why people tend to hurt themselves in the same spot time after time It's not a new injury every time it happens, but rather an old injury resurfacing Tip: if you had a cavity, you'd get it fixed, so find a good chiropractor and make spinal adjustments part of your health regimen ]]></description>
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