July 3, 2008

Even Small Weight Gain Increases Risk of Disease

Many people don’t worry about those few extra pounds thinking it doesn’t matter. Surprise, according to a recent study, even modest weight gain increases the risk of disease, specifically kidney disease as noted in this study.

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June 26, 2008

The Easiest Way To Lose Weight - Do The One Thing She Did To Lose 90 Pounds

What’s the best way to lose weight?

According to this woman, it was easy. All she did was change one thing.

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June 19, 2008

If Top Brain Surgeons Avoid Cell Phones, Shouldn’t You?

Recently on CNN’s Larry King program, three top brain surgeons admitted they don’t put cell phones to their ears and either use the speaker phone or a special headset.

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June 10, 2008

Cell Phones Pop Popcorn, Cause Brain Damage Study Finds

I’ve always been concerned with the effects of using a cell phone since I started using them. It never felt right putting them up to my ear. I often felt a vibration near my ear and often got headaches.

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Is Whole Foods a Health Food Store?

Being a regular customer at Whole Foods for some time, I’ve had a chance to notice what they sell and who normally shops there.

After a recent visit I’ve come to the conclusion that contrary to popular belief, Whole Foods IS NOT a health food store in my opinion.

Why?

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June 3, 2008

The Tragic Troubles with Chlorine and Pregnancy - Doubles Risk of Birth Defects

A study by researchers from the University of Birmingham has shown some very disturbing news linking chlorine, found in regular tap water, to tragic and increased difficulties with pregnancies.

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May 19, 2008

How To Avoid The Increased Costs of Food and Get Healthier Too

With the costs of food going up, reports of food shortages and rationing, and of course not to mention the cost of transportation… how do you stay healthy and keep from breaking the bank?

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April 19, 2008

Warning: Do You Have Nalgene or Other Hard Plastic Drinking Bottles?

nalgene_bottles.jpgIf you have any hard plastic bottles from Nalgene, specifically the ‘Outdoor’ series, I may recommend replacing them. You may also want to check out if any other hard plastic drinking bottles you have contain BPA (bisphenol A).

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April 9, 2008

How Many Meals To Good (or Bad) Health?

co2footprint-hamburger.jpgTo most people, eating an occasional fast food meal or drinking a soda once in a while is acceptable. Even eating out regularly would be considered healthy to most.

But how many meals does it take to lead you to good as well as bad health?

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