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ARTArticleSave Money on FoodMoney is tight for many of us. So here are great tips that will keep you within your budget and show you how to buy nutritious food for less.
Also, keeping your immune system strong by eating healthy foods is far, far cheaper than the pain and expense of contracting a disease.
1. Raspberries from the produce section- switch to raspberries in the frozen section
2. 6-ounce yogurt cups- switch to 32 ounce carton of yogurt and just add honey and nuts
3. Bottled water, juice and soda- switch to filtered water or seltzer flavored with lemon or limerARTArticleSingularity and DualityTo attain wisdom, remove things every day.”rn-- Lao TzuARTArticleSteps that You Must Do to Lose Abdominal FatIn health sciences, BMI is a way to measure body fat based on height and weight. With these results can be known whether you are underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. We need to know that in addition to using BMI calculations, we can measure the weight status, level of health, and abdominal fat based on size of our waist circumference. That way to do that is take the measurement with soft tape measure around your bare abdomen without holding your breath or holding your stomach in. Wrap it around your natural waistline, located just above your hip bone.ARTArticleStop Overeating - discover your Natural Hunger-Satisfaction MechanismWhat is the hunger-satisfaction mechanism?
The hunger-satisfaction mechanism is an innate mechanism that works naturally within every person. It causes one's body-which was once a well-oiled, effective machine-"to know" (by way of different hormones) when it needs to eat and when it needs to cease eating.
But, what happens when something within this mechanism goes wrong? What happens when the hunger-satisfaction mechanism breaks down?ARTArticleStressing Over Murdoch MadnessLiving in a world where technology evolves into more complex forms by the second is an incredible accomplishment. Yet at the same time, it can generate manipulation, corruption, and invasion of privacy, given we are all too aware of computer hacking, cyber bullying, and identity theft. There has been a vast range of personalities behind such misdeeds, so it is no surprise that our personal cell phones can be tampered with by Rupert Murdoch’s News of The World, a Moghul Empire of the Media.ARTArticleSuperfoods and your Daily HealthAbout 35 years ago, a superfood was an unknown word. What everyone did know, was that vegetables and fruit were healthy and nutritious.
Today, sadly we find that our soil has been spoilt with chemical fertilisers and goodness knows what else! Yet, if you do shop around, there are farmers scattered around the world who have decided to replenish their soil and grow organic produce, which is great news for us the consumer, because everything is ecological, and therefore good for environment also.ARTArticleSurviving The Holidays If You Have An Eating DisorderThe holiday season is typically a time for spending time with families, attending parties for work and friends, having celebrations, and eating delicious food. However, if you have an eating disorder you may not see the holidays as a happy and joyful period. Instead, these times may increase your stress and cause your unhealthy relationship with food to get worse. By using a non-diet approach to weight loss and the below list of coping skills, you can make it through this holiday seasons.
Continue to Follow the PlanARTArticleTaking Control of Stress: Environment and PositionIn one form or another, stress is all around us every day. (I know some of you right now are saying "No kidding! I live and breathe stress!") But what is stress, and what triggers it? Answer those questions, and you're on your way to regaining control over it.ARTArticleTen Secrets for Eating Healthy to Lose WeightThese ten strategies really do work and they can work for you. They are simple and if you follow these just eighty percent of the time, you will see success when it comes to weight loss.
1. Are you thirsty or hungry? Try a glass of water first. You may just need to hydrate.
2. Eat your veggies! Get at least 5-9 servings of vegetables a day. 1/2 C cooked or 1 C raw
3. Fruit in moderation means up to 3 servings a day. You gotta watch that blood sugar!
4. It takes good fat to lose belly fat. Avoid hydrogenated oils or trans fats and get at least 1 Tbls. of omega3 fatty acids daily.rARTArticleThe DifferenceThroughout our weight loss struggles we may read an abundance of eating disorders articles in hopes that we will read a tidbit that will cure us of weight loss difficulties. We may even read weight loss magazines and try to complete all the tips they say to do, but we end up right back where we started. We end up gaining the weight right back and feel even worse because we can not successfully complete a few quick and easy tips. This eating disorders article is different from all of the rest.ARTArticleThe Difference Between Self-Responsibility and Self-Blame in HealingHave you ever found yourself assuming responsibility for the reality you are experiencing, only to realize that instead of blaming someone else for how you are feeling, you are now blaming yourself?
Shifting blame isn’t really assuming responsibility, but if you are like most of us, you have probably done it at some time. As you know, if you have read chapter five of my book, blame is a form of self-punishment that prevents healing from occurring. Blame perpetuates anger because we are looking for a way out of the helplessness that we are feeling. http://www.RootOfAllHealing.comARTArticleThe Drive to be ThinIn today's world there is a push to be thin. There are commercials and other media sources saying that to be successful you must look a certain way. The drive to be thin in today's society is causing young women and men to enter into very unhealthy relationships with food. Many times these negative images that are portrayed to us can even lead to eating disorders. Let's look at some of the eating disorder statistics and see how we can begin to change our thoughts on dieting.ARTArticleThe Effects of an Eating Disorder BingeOur desire to be thin may cause us to develop an unhealthy relationship with food. Within our unhealthy relationship with food we may partake in eating disorder binges. These binges can cause us to feel guilty and worthless. The cycle of dieting and eating disorder binges can form a pattern of negative thoughts and myths surrounding dieting. One major myth is that being thin can lead to success. Sometimes people believe that it is hard to diet. Others say their love for food is behind their weight gain. Let's take a closer look at these myths.ARTArticleThe Fantasy of PerfectionismI am a perfect-o-holic.
Sure, I know it’s folly; yet I can picture that magical happy place where all goes according to plan and everything works out as I imagined. I have a plan.ARTArticleThe Growing Problem of ObesityThere is a growing dilemma in this country and it needs to be stopped immediately. I am talking about obesity. Obesity in America is on the rise. It needs to be stopped and it needs to be stopped now. Obesity is growing to become the number one killer in this country.
There are a number of reasons why obesity is happening. Whatever it may be let's take alook at some reasons this may be happenning and somethings we can fight obesity with.
Sedentary LifestyleARTArticleThe Healing Power of Food – Medicine the way nature intendsThe Healing Power of Food – Medicine the way nature intends
Food – the ‘right’ food – is pure, unadulterated power in its natural form. It is sustenance for our bodies that make us tick, talk, and grow. Food is what nourishes; without it, we can’t carry on. It only makes sense that, for many conditions and ailments, it is the wisest medicine to follow to help us heal and restore our bodies to its desired natural state of balance.ARTArticleThe Importance of Swedish MassageI often hear people (including therapists) say that Swedish Massage is ”Fluff Massage”. That is a very sad misnomer. Swedish Massage has very important therapeutic value. I cringe when I hear new therapists being encouraged to use extremely deep pressure when performing massage. It almost seems like a matter of pride. Sadly, some clinic and spa owners take advantage of this naivete. Unfortunately for both clients and therapists an emphasis seems to be placed on techniques that use deep pressure on the muscle tissue.ARTArticleThe Joy of Being Hit by a Car While BikingYesterday was horrible.
I was going to ride my bike to my appointments. The bright sunny clear morning sky cooperated as I headed north on E Street. Upon reaching the intersection of Highway 101, I waited for a green light.ARTArticleThe New Normal After SeparationDo you want to know an unexpected finding from the Framingham Heart Study, a research project that has been conducted over six decades? Happiness is contagious and the secret may very well be in the connection. Social relationships correlate positively with happiness. That is, if your friend is happy, that increases your probability by 15%.ARTArticleThe New Normal: The Economy Will NEVER Recover - and What to do About ThatI’ve had a revelation.
Since the “great recession” of 2008 (which appears to still be in process) came trampling through our economic landscape, I have been — like so many others — waiting and hoping for the rebuilding. When will things get back to how they were? Can we soon return to easier times of job security and stable wages? My ship is weary of white caps; I long to navigate calm seas. When can we be there?ARTArticleThe Perils of Impotence: It affects your Lovemaking Big timeWhoever says that physical satisfaction is not necessary and should be kept at the backbu
er is probably leading a very ignorant life or maybe something is wrong with him. We root for emotional support and stability, but what about the physical aspect of a relationship? What about the intimacy that is required in marriage? These are the things that bring couples together. It makes us complete. If a person says that his sexual life is lackluster and that lovemaking ahs become tedious off late, then there is no reason to shun him because it’s a basic right of every human being.ARTArticleThe power of intentionBeing a news junkie, I’m glued to the cable networks. Wedged between the peccadilloes of badly behaving starlets and inappropriately tweeted photos, the anchor brings in two political panelists to discuss the upcoming election (Already? Really? Oy!) To feign “balance” he has a GOP strategist and his Democratic counterpart (as if there are only two sides to a story – but don’t get me started). I don’t remember the first question, and frankly, it doesn’t matter; but what I do recall was once the argument commenced, it became animated without delay.ARTArticleThe problem with deprivation dietsIf deprivation was a successful weight loss strategy, obesity would be obliterated.
At first blush, sacrificing one’s favorites appears like it would blast away those extra pounds, and it does — but only temporarily. Long-term, it’s unnatural and ineffective.
Oh, sure, we can sacrifice our pet foods for brief periods. However, let’s face it, as the joke goes, seven days of bland makes one weak. Without variety, we get bored. Take away our special beloved “fun foods” and we give up, sometimes in horrifying ways.ARTArticleThe Steps in Eating Disorder TreatmentsWhen you begin to consider eating disorder treatment you may have many questions. How long will treatment take? How will I benefit? These are just a few of the questions you may have. Seeking eating disorder treatments can be a very scary thing to enter into at first. However, you will quickly see the benefits and your life will begin to change for the better. The first step is to admit to an unhealthy relationship with food. We must then look at finding a support system for our journey of healing. The last step is losing weight through a non-diet approach to weight loss.ARTArticleThe Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid When Grocery ShoppingThese days shopping at the grocery store can be a huge pain. We're trying to eat healthily and feed our kids the best possible foods, but with all the marketing and advertising for some products, it's hard to know where to start and what aisles we should be shopping in. If you've ever been confused by ingredient labels and want to know how to navigate supermarkets like a health professional, this article is meant for you.ARTArticleThe Ugly Truth About Coffee Mate CreamerThe scary truth about what is in Coffe Mate creamer: The following is a list of the ingredients and what they can do to your body:
Ingredients:
#1 Sugar: Processed Sugar:The health dangers which ingesting sugar on an habitual basis creates are certain. Simple sugars have been observed to aggravate asthma, move mood swings, provoke personality changes, muster mental illness, nourish nervous disorders, deliver diabetes, hurry heart disease, grow gallstones, hasten hypertension, and add arthritis.rARTArticleThe Way Calorie Burning Snacks Can Help You Lose Fat Without RiskIf you want to lose weight, then you really should think about adding foods that naturally cause your body to burn fat. These types of foods will work with weight reduction, and they will not be hazardous to your body. Of course, you have to help matters by having good eating behaviors, and also physical exercise will only help. Slimming foods work by giving your fat burning capacity a boost and causing it to function at a higher rate. We all recognize about numerous pills and so-called organic ingredients to artificially boost metabolism.ARTArticleThe Word Is a Cause Of Skin Disease !No wonder so many people today have sleepless nights because of conce
s about his skin problem. You could try everything possible to remedy found in pharmacies or on the market but failed to bring the change we wanted. Some can even itching and flaking due to side effects of drugs or medication. Some find it difficult to see in the mirror and see your skin. Was out in public opinion because of acne have been avoided. Others may be afraid to go out and live a happy life because of their acne problem.ARTArticleThere is No Perfect Time to StartWhere regular exercise, great nutrition and the goal of getting fit and losing weight are conce
ed, there really is no prefect time to start. I know that it is easy to get caught up into the day-to-day mindset, that you will start after this semester is over, or after things settle down at work, or after the kids are back in school, or when the weather is better… you know, when its warmer, cooler, hotter, less windy, less rainy, not so dark outside, etc…ARTArticleThings Are Not As Bad As We Make Them Out To BeComplain, complain, complain…
My, but we’ve become a grouchy lot, haven’t we? Maybe it’s climate change, or the economy; who knows? It could be the alignment of the stars for all I know, but we’ve got our cranky pants hitched on and we’re wearing ‘em a little too snug around our sensitive parts.
Okay, maybe YOU are not cranky, but many of us are, and if you won’t own it, I will.