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1. Why Should I Take Nutritional Supplements?

By Adam J Thompson Do you ever wonder why the experts keep saying that you need to take supplements? Why won't a healthy, balanced diet work? There are 3 main reasons that you need to take quality nutritional supplements each & every day. In this article, I want to go over these 3 reasons we need to supplement our diets. Reason #1: Food Production Methods In... read more

2. The Anti-Aging Dilemma

By Vic Damone Since the very dawn of our species and consciousness itself, we have struggled against the effects of aging. Once vibrant creatures with tight skin and toned bodies, we cringe more and more as the years go by when looking in the mirror. It serves as a cruel reminder that time is unforgiving and that we seem utterly powerless to curb its effects upon our bodies. The loss of the lib... read more

3. What is Qi? (How to Get More Energy)

By Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc This is one of the most common questions Americans ask about Chinese Medicine, and not an easy one to answer. Qi (pronounced "chee" and sometimes spelled 'chi') is possibly the most essential and the most controversial aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Biomedicine often feels it can quite easily dismiss parts or all of TCM by maintaining that modern science cannot verif... read more

4. How to Reverse the Signs of Aging through Healthy Eating: A brief guide to anti-aging foods

By Reno Charlton Growing old is an inevitable part of life. We all get older year by year, the hair begins to go grey, the wrinkles and line start to appear, and before we know it the transition has occurred. We look in the mirror one day and we have become old. However, it doesnt happen like this for everyone. Some people have learned how to keep the signs of aging at bay, so although they may be ... read more

5. How to Supercharge your Energy Levels

By Paul Reeve Your energy levels will depend on several factors, including genetics, nutrition, sleep habits, and emotional stress. Some of these you have no control over But there is one VERY important factor that you do have control over and that is your ability to take part in physical exercise. Need a source of vast power and energy? Look no further than your gym. The li... read more

6. Medicinal Mushrooms and the Immune System !

By Joe Ward (naturopath / herbalist) The polysaccharides and other active compounds in certain medicinal mushrooms may help relieve or possibly remove the painful symptoms and/or causes of some cancers and many autoimmune disorders. Are Diet Foods Healthy? Let us hear the one major answer, after first asking another question.- How many so-called Diet Foods contain 'aspartame'? 4,000 , maybe 6,000, of the food an... read more

7. What's Fueling You? A Guide to More Energy

By Shawn Driscoll "When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy." Anon. Have you ever known someone whos always a bundle of energy and you end up feeling more energetic after being with them? How about someone who comes into a room and seems to suck all the energy out of it within moments? What is the difference between these two people? Have you ever... read more

8. Seven reasons to do Pilates fundamentals.

By Karen Toth 1. Feel younger - "days go by so quickly", "time flyes", Do you find youself thinking and feeling this way? Slow down take some time to yourself to feel younger. 2. Less stressed - Do you ever feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulder? Let me show you how to release some of the burden and give it to someone else. 3. More rejuvenated - ... read more

9. The Research Proven Supplements for Adult-Onset Diabetes (Type II)

By Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc Q: What are some good herbs for diabetes? Answer: All of the following info is based on research. See the references at the end of the article. Typical Western (M.D.) Diabetes Treatments and Side Effects Along with the usual lifestyle recommendations for Diabetes Type II (exercise, weight control, and diet therapy), MD's prescribe glucose-lowering drugs and insulin... read more

10. Muscle Building Tips: Do's and Dont's

By Jasdeep Singh Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative effects too. Right guidance and proper techniques make the perfect recipe to MUSCLE BUILDING. Muscle Building is no joke, but at the same time, very much possible. The bottomline is to workout in the right direction and not to harm your body. Here are some Do's and Dont... read more

11. The 3 Shocking MYTHS About Sleep That You Don't Know

By Kacper Postawski About - Which Are Depriving You of Your Life Energy. MYTH #1 ) If you sleep longer, you'll be more awake and have more energy in your life TRUTH: Sleeping Longer ROBS You of Energy and Damages your Sleeping System. There are several reasons why sleeping longer damages your sleep system. What most people don't know is that there is a very important element... read more

12. Why they are mistaken about aerobic activities!

By Winston Ng In recent years, the aerobic activity has become the universally accepted component of any weight loss program. Many sports advocates attempt to remake themselves to be an aerobic activity or at least, avoid the label of anaerobic. Hence, many activity regulars began playing tennis, walking, running or swimming because they were told that these were good weight loss activities. Ho... read more

13. What can Muscle Milk do for me?

By K. Perry As the name suggests, muscle milk is a supplement that is rich in the proteins necessary for ultimate muscle growth and fitness. Essentially having its beginnings in the composition of human mothers milk after much research muscle milk emerges as a much-improved version. There are many protein sources available besides muscle milk. Extensive research co... read more

14. Human Growth Hormone: The new Fountain of Youth?

By J. Bowler Human Growth Hormone: The New Fountain of Youth? By: J. Bowler http://www.ageless-beauty.com Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has become a very popular, although expensive, antiaging treatment. Even the skeptics admit that HGH treatments produce very noticeable results. The question of the safety of long term use is still up in the air. Although the... read more

15. Discover This Fascinating Wellspring of Health and Energy

By David Snape Does this sound familiar to you? After getting through a long day of work, engaging in obligatory social activities and then doing the upkeep on your house or apartment you may feel as if every last second of your time and every last drop of your energy have been spent. By that point, you just want to collapse on the floor, exhausted. Then you wake up and hav... read more

16. Maximizing Your Nutrition Dollar

By Karen Walker Getting the most nutrition for every dollar spent is of great concern for those interested in maintaining good health. Yet for the average consumer, the nutrition derived from fresh food dollars has substantially decreased over the past three decades. Why is this happening and what can be done about it? Everyone wants good nutrition from the foods we eat... read more

17. Our Shoulders Do Plenty and That is the Problem

By JR Rogers It's funny, but before I got involved in the arthritis business after my own injuries, I used to think that our knees were the easiest joint to injure. Of course, I now know that our knees carry about four times our body weight so certainly they are at risk. However, think about the role your shoulders play in your life. Greater Motion Capabilitie... read more

18. How sleep affects our skin

By Lori Stryker Sleep is a "natural, temporary loss of consciousness" (Robinson, 1941) necessary for our bodies to build up energy reserves and regenerate body cells and tissues. During sleep, the heart beats more slowly, breathing becomes slower, growth hormones peak, muscles relax and body temperature lowers. Newborn infants sleep almost continuously, gradually decreasing their need for sleep. I... read more

19. Your Choice: Aging Boomer or Ageless Bloomer

By Barbara Morris The American way of aging, steeped in stultifying tradition and flawed conventional wisdom of a bygone era, is slowly changing. But for now, tradition and custom still dominate. You know the routine: Around age 50 an accelerating number of sound bites, events and dire warnings about inescapable problems and pitfalls of aging are relentless reminders life... read more

20. Is there a role for nutrition in dealing with hair loss?

By Richard Mitchell Could something as basic as inadequate nutrition really contribute to excessive shedding of hair? Does sensible nutrition have a role to play in helping hair to regrow? The answer to both questions is yes! There is no doubt that poor nutrition and hectic lifestyles can contribute to hair loss. Modern diets can be associated with a number of nutritional deficiencies th... read more

21. Some words about anti-aging and disease prevention

By Knut Holt The aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxidating agents, sun beams, mechanical wear and tear, psychological stress, lack of some nutritional components and too much of others... read more

22. What Exactly Is Good Nutrition?

By Beverley Brooke Secretly we all want just a few things in life, none the least of which is to live a life that is healthy and energetic. One way to accomplish this is to eat a well balanced diet that fuels the body to take on lifes challenges. Did you know that one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health and well being is to eat a diet that is well rounded... read more

23. How to Gain Weight and Build More Muscle Mass

By Anthony Ellis In the health, fitness, and nutrition world, achieving optimal or desired body weight is dominated by a single theme: losing weight. The vast majority of products and services available on the market proclaim to achieve weight loss goals, and even the (often discordant) medical community is in general harmony when it comes to promoting weight loss options, including drugs and s... read more

24. Cancer is an energy

By Simon Mitchell Einstein, a genius scientist of the 20th century, and central to the new energy physics, stated that 'a problem cannot be solved by the same mind set that created it'. Cancer is a case in point. Cancer is a dis-ease that stems partly from the products of the mechanistic, anthropomorphic and exploitative philosophy at the heart of our culture, which we tend to ignore. Its effect... read more