October 24, 2005

Nutrition Overview. Helpful nutritional information and special diets.

Healthy eating is easier said than followed. The moment we feel tired, depressed, bored or frustrasted, we reach for those salty chips or creamy chocolates which puts in phenomenal amounts of calories into our systems. knowing about the foods that can help us to buidl a healthy life is the first step. Learn all about diets and food guide pyramid. A storehouse of information is available at Nutrition Overview. Helpful nutritional information and special diets.: "Know Your Fats. There are different kinds of fats in our foods. Some can hurt our health, while others aren't so bad! Some are even good for you!"

October 23, 2005

Health Fitness, Exercise Can Help Relieve Stress

Health Fitness, Exercise Can Help Relieve Stress
by Shaan Randow
Exercise may not be the most exciting word in your vocabulary, but it sure has a lot of benefits.
Participating in daily exercise not only makes us healthier in general, it can diminish the effects of stress on our bodies as well.
How many times have you heard someone proclaim, “The doctor says it’s stress.” ? We occasionally laugh it off, concluding that’s just what doctors say when they don’t know the real answer or diagnosis. But the truth of the matter is that too much stress plays a role in many diseases.
To increase your immune system and decrease your stress levels, try some daily exercise. Movement is the key word here. Bend, stretch, reach, walk. And there’s no need necessarily to buy expensive equipment. You can implement more movement into your daily routine and reap the benefits.
If you’re keen on aerobic exercise, grab a partner and have a blast with one of the basic aerobic videos. Or simply go out for a walk and enjoy spending time together. You’ve heard it dozens of times –walking really is the best overall excise for your health. As long as you have a decent pair of walking shoes, you’re in business! Also, as you’re going throughout your daily activities, make it a point to walk a little further, bend down and pick something up instead of using some sort of pick up stick or knocking the item toward you with your foot. While you’re sitting, do some simple stretches for your neck and shoulders.
If you enjoy watching television, buy a jogging board. These padded boards make running, jumping or walking in place less stressful on your knees and joints. They’re easy to store and portable. In my opinion, jogging boards are the best piece of exercise equipment you can buy. And they’re far cheaper than bulky treadmills and stationary bikes, too! By making it a point to move more throughout the day, you boost your body’s immunity and stay healthier in general. There’s no reason to allow stressful situations to take a toll on your health.
About The Author: This article courtesy of http://www.treadmill-guide.net/

October 18, 2005

Health Analyst Blog

I came across this great blog on health and nutrition just moments ago and I could not but add this post immediately inspite of a long and tiring day. We health oriented folks do have plenty of energy still left, I guess.

The Health Analyst blog has so much content that I think I would have to spend a few hours browsing through them. The benefits of different juices, herbal dietary supplements, information on antioxidants and natural health articles..you just have to take a look without wasting any further time.

So good health to you and happy reading.

October 13, 2005

Staying Fit & Healthy

Happiness in life starts with a healthy life. To maintain good health you need a little bit of discipline. Small descipline in healthy eating habits, moderate exercises and maintaining a lifestyle in keeping with the natural and clean environmental factors can take one a long way to a happy healthy life.

The power of exercise and activites cannot be ignored if you want a disease free life. Regular exercise is associated with reduced risk of many chronic desease. Check out a phenomenal array of health and fitness and articles and resources at Medicine Net.

Do read the article 13 Ways of Staying Fit When There Is No Time to Exercise. This is by far one of the best health sites I have come across.

October 12, 2005

Mineral Supplement: Minerals in Your Diet!

Mineral Supplement: Minerals in Your Diet!
by Ashley Green

The food is the raw material for the body. Minerals are one of the important components of human nutrition. Minerals are grouped under two categories macro (the ones which we need in large amounts) and trace (the ones ne need in small amounts).

Here are some minerals which should be an important part of your diet.

Calcium: It is used for bone formation, muscle movement (cramps may result from calcium deficiency) and burning fat (some studies point towards taking calcium to lose weight).Over consumption of protein leads to calcium loss from the bones.

It is usually found in large quantities in dairy products, sea food with bones, non-vegetarian foods, soy/tofu and green leafy vegetables.

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Phosphorus: It is required for formation of genetic material, bones, maintaining the acid base balance, and for metabolism.

It is found in legumes and nuts.

Sodium: Very important to maintain the fluid levels and acid base balance of the body. Perspiration vomiting, loose motions etc tend to upset the acid base balance. People with iodine deficiency can additionally use sea kelp which is also good source of iron
It is found in small quantities in most foods. The best sources are rock salt and sea salt.

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Potassium: It helps maintain the water balance in the body, maintains blood pressure, nerve impulses. People with kidney problems need to be very careful about potassium levels.
Some foods which are good sources are banana, melons,potatoes,tomato and orange.

Zinc: It is responsible for fertility, skin, hair and is part of many enzymes.

It is found in nuts, whole grains, legumes and non-vegetarian foods.

Iodine: It is responsible for being a part of the hormonal system and many hypothyroids may benefit from consuming natural forms like sea kelp.

It is also found in the iodised variety of salts.

Copper: A trace metal found in many foods. It is needed for manufacturing haemoglobin and many enzymes.

Copper is also available when water is stored in a copper vessel overnight and consumed in the morning.

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Fluoride: Essential for dental health.

Found in water.

Must Read: Study proves that Calcium reduce Premenstrual Syndrome by 60%. Learn more at http://www.weightloss-health.com/premenstrual%20syndrome%20calcium.htm

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October 09, 2005

A Report on Alternative Therapy

Complementary and alternative therapies are based on empirical evidence rather than clinical trials. That is not to say that clinical trials do not exist. Alternative therapy is an area of widespread research. What was known to mankind for millenniums is only now coming to the fore due to the failure of modern medicine to treat the disease from the root. Modern medicine also suffers from dangerous side effects which may may be more lethal than the treatment.

“A report commissioned by the Prince of Wales has found that complementary medicine should be more widely available on the NHS, as it benefits both the nation's health and economy.” Read the complete article.