| 1771 | Dairy in Diet Preview: Dairy foods are a great source of calcium and some vitamins and minerals. But seek out the low fat versions for good health. Powdered milk has no fat, yet much calcium. Also, powdered milk has far fewer germs than pasteurized bottled milk. Diets in Asia and other parts of the world are low in dairy products, yet those countries have large popul... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1772 | "Modern" diets and supplements. Preview: For the majority of people who don't raise their own foods, diets can be deficient in vitamins and minerals. In fact, it was the study of diet deficiencies in the USA and other countries that led to the creation of vitamin and mineral supplements. Since my late youth, when I left the farm, I have included supplements in my diet. Now I take "t... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1773 | Fat burner myths Preview: A surprisingly high number of books by physicians and nutritional consultants teach that foods in combinations, or special supplements, can "turn up your fat burners". Publications by the Mayo Clinic, US Government, and other reliable sources all say this is TOTAL NONSENSE. If one could ignore calories and eat "fat burner" foods to lose weigh... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1774 | The Truth about the Mayo Clinic Diet Preview: This was posted on their site, http://mayoclinic.com, August 22, 2003: "Mayo Clinic diet: It doesn't exist. A number of so-called "Mayo Clinic diets" have surfaced over the years. None of these originated at or are endorsed by Mayo Clinic." If you'd like to read information that is not fake, try a visit to our web site: http://easyhealthdiet.c... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1775 | Junk Foods Kill. Preview: All of the following are health hazards. Fatty foods High salt levels Sugar and most artificial sweeteners. Americans now consume roughly 25 times as much sugar and equivalents as was typical around 1900, which is not healthful. Refined sugar, high fructose syrup, and the three major artificial "no calorie" sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1776 | Eggs are healthful! Preview: After years of bad press, new studies show that eggs have been give a bum rap. If eggs are served without fatty sausage or bacon, no buttery toast, and cooked without fat, eggs are actually quite nutritious and safe. It's easy to boil an egg, or "fry" in a non-stick pan with a cover and a spoon or so of water. Don't rule out the toast. And even... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1777 | Prevention Preview: Prevention is a wonderful word that is too little appreciated by people in North America and many other countries. Just look at recent news. Prevention applies to mega forest fires (controlled burns in advance), earthquakes (better construction in California than Iran saved lives during similar levels of earth tremors), and many diseases. Unf... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1778 | Fad Diets can Kill! Preview: Everything you read about diets should be "taken with a grain of salt". If something seems too good to be true, or not plausible, seek other sources, or ask at http://mayoclinic.com. You probably have heard about "anorexia", self-starvation, or "bulimia", binge eating followed by laxatives and/or induced vomiting. These disorders often affect fe... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1779 | Soy Foods for better health Preview: Soyfoods aid longevity. Although a few authors dispute this, most literature found on the reputable internet sources show that traditional soyfoods, especially those with live cultures, correlate with reduced risks of various diseases without negative side effects. But the maximum benefit comes from using soy foods to replace a large fraction... (more) Published By: Dr. Donald A. Miller Submitted: 13 January,2004 |
| 1780 | Loyal Companions Promote Longevity Preview: Loyal Companions Promote Longevity by Lady Camelot Have you ever wondered what a dog thinks, or if he dreams? Canine companions, by far, are amazing creatures of habit. If you've ever adopted one, your life has been enriched by the spirited side of nature. Deep, within their childlike eyes is the innocence of perpetual bliss. These fury friend... (more) Published By: Lady Camelot Submitted: 16 January,2004 |
| 1781 | Iron Lung: A True Life Story Preview: She lived in an iron lung for most of her life. She inspired others. Who was she? "Comfort don't ever leave me," she says to me as she struggles on her death bed. I hold her hands, trying to fight away tears from my eyes. Her struggle now becomes weaker and weaker. And then drawing a deep long breath, her eyes fixed on my face, she dies. The ... (more) Published By: Arthur Zulu Submitted: 16 January,2004 |
| 1782 | Avoid these five common weight loss mistakes Preview: Mistake #1: Not changing your calorie plan as you lose weight. The fallacy of the "1200 calorie diet" plans and the like. Most people fix their calorie intake to a given number and expect to lose weight at the same constant rate over a period of weeks. Hence, dieters look for 1000 calorie or 1800 calorie diet plans on the internet. The fixed c... (more) Published By: Hristo Hristov Submitted: 17 January,2004 |
| 1783 | Damn, that pain in my a##! Here’s what you need to know about Piriformis Syndrome (Sciatic Pain)... Preview: If you’re reading this article, it’s a good bet that you have a radiating pain running down the back of your leg that just won’t go away. If what I’m about to tell you sounds familiar, don’t worry, help is on the way. Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome are the same condition... it is just that the medical community is starting to call the condition... (more) Published By: Jesse Cannone Submitted: 18 January,2004 |
| 1784 | Blind Science Preview: Scientific proof - it is all we care about. We paid much time and money to learn this, therefore; it must be more valuable than anything we can learn with an investment of less time and money. It justifies the ever spiraling costs of our practice. This is like saying that a course of instruction in a university is far more valuable than the regul... (more) Published By: Ed Howes Submitted: 18 January,2004 |
| 1785 | Drop of my life Preview: At age 74, having survived two heart attacks, with blood pressure between 180/90 and 220/110, visiting hospital emergency wards on average 3 to 4 times a month, with my serious heart condition, I wasn't offered by doctors much hope for continuing survival. They could not operate on me because I was too weak to survive a surgery – my heart was dam... (more) Published By: F.Chocyk - Vancouver, BC Canada Submitted: 19 January,2004 |
| 1786 | No Nonsense Nutrition Preview: At the turn of the century, America’s relationship with food changed dramatically, with fast or convenience foods becoming a staple for many. Woman alone, account for a substantial percentage of convenience foods purchases, with sales exceeding 4.5 billion dollars annually. When natural and whole food substances are transformed from raw food produ... (more) Published By: Dr. Rita Louise Submitted: 19 January,2004 |
| 1787 | New Age for Walking Canes Preview: "New Age For Walking Canes" "Old, looks old, looks aged, using a walking cane is only for the very old!" Well, I'm sure we have heard those disparaging terms for years. But times have changed and for the better, I might add! No longer must one use the standard "metal", medicinal looking walking canes that have been around for what seems like for... (more) Published By: b star Submitted: 19 January,2004 |
| 1788 | Better Aging Preview: My friend who retired last year from years on Wall Street tells me, “I have to watch very carefully how I spend my money. I don’t know how to do anything.” One of the reasons people find retirement challenging, is also the solution to the problem of better aging: we identify with roles in our lives. Worse than that, we enjoy them. They’re what ou... (more) Published By: Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach Submitted: 20 January,2004 |
| 1789 | How You Can Eat Carbohydrates and Still Lose Weight Preview: When I decided to lose weight I of course decided to do as much planning as possible. It seems the older I get the harder it is to do anything without completely planning it out. Anyways, I had already been on the all protein diets and knew that they worked. The only problem was I could never stick to them for very long. So I decided to research ... (more) Published By: Jason Barger Submitted: 20 January,2004 |
| 1790 | 6 Advantages of Free Weights vs. Machines Preview: Meet Sarah. About a year ago, Sarah saw an infomercial about a "multi-unit" workout machine. The announcer called it a "revolutionary" piece of equipment, claiming that people would see results in "just 2-4 weeks". It exercised all major body parts and the female model shown using the machine said it "was safer and more effective than free weight... (more) Published By: Jon Gestl Submitted: 21 January,2004 |