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Calorie Restriction as Discussed on Oprah

ang@goodroots.ca — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:17:14 +0000

On a few recent episodes of Oprah, Dr’s discussed calorie restriction as a method of life extension. Tom Venuto points out some flaws in the theory as it regards to weight loss as well as life extension. When caloric restriction is practiced with optimal nutrition (CRON), it is not inherently unhealthy. Actually, it appears the reverse is true. First, the weight loss that comes with the low calories produces improvements in the health markers, as you would expect. Second, the meticulous choice of food from CRON practitioners, where they pick high nutrient foods and avoid empty calories means that they are making healthy food choices. Third, advocates say that the CR itself improves health. I wonder, however, how much does CR improve health independent of the weight loss and the optimal nutrition?

How To Build Muscle And Burn Fat At The Same Time

ang@goodroots.ca — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:23:01 +0000

A Fat Loss Program That Actually Allows You To Build Strength AND Muscle? How Is That Possible?

It’s possible with a scientifically-designed program that harnesses and applies the real power of your own natural metabolism.

With the right training and nutrition, your body is fully capable of building muscle even when on a fat loss program. You see, your body reacts to certain nutrients and certain training styles in very predictable ways.

By exploiting your body’s natural reactions, the right program not only maximizes the positive fat-burning and muscle-building effects of Growth Hormone, it also maximizes the anabolic effects of Insulin while minimizing Insulin’s possible negative impact on fat burning.

It’s a combination that has the potential to transform your body in a remarkably short period of time!

Learn more about this Rapid Fat Loss Program.

Social Support For Exercise

ang@goodroots.ca — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:17:12 +0000

Tom Venuto offers 1 of the top 5 exercise excuses for 2009.

No one will support me – Experts on social influence say your income will be approximately equal to the average of your 5 closest friends. Not only do I think thatâ€™s pretty darn accurate, I also believe that your health is your greatest wealth, and your physical condition will be about equal to the average of your 5 closest friends. Itâ€™s a real challenge to stay positive, focused and active when youâ€™re surrounded by critical people and negative influences. However, in 2009, lack of support is no longer a valid excuse. Online social networking is exploding (check outTwitter and Facebook ) and more IN PERSON friendships and associations are being made from an internet connection than ever before. Training buddies can be found online. Connect with them. Mentors and coaches are easily found online. Hire them. Support forums have been around for years. Use them. No support from your current friends? Stop whining, start reaching out and go make new ones. In 2009, support partners and new friends are just a click away.

Read more about social support for exercise and the other exercise excuses

Why Teens Get Acne And What Are Some Easy Fixes?

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:19:40 +0000

But a lot of times, you can make up home remedies from stuff you can buy at the grocery. For example, water. Did you know that drinking lots of water regularly can help clear up a lot of skin problems? A lot of times, skin disorders like acne are brought about by the buildup of toxins under the skin and in the pores. Lack of sleep helps this buildup along, and teenagers often find themselves staying up late for one reason or another.

Being Insulin Resistant Can Result In More Acne

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:00:28 +0000

Thus, for those with insulin resistance, poor quality carbohydrates such as white bread, sugar, and sugary foods, may be a problem. These types of carbohydrates are digested quickly and enter the blood stream rapidly. Normally, insulin would trigger the body removing those excess blood sugars into cells. But with insulin resistance, they hang around longer in the blood, as well as causing the body to have high levels of insulin in the blood.

What Is Isotretinoin And How Can It Help You?

beckygelber@comcast.net — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:55:05 +0000

One of the commonly used prescribed acne medicines in the United States today is the isotretinoin. This acne medicine is actually a powerful oral retinoid that is especially reserved for the treatment of acute cystic acne as well as for the severe acne that has proven itself resistant to other medications.

Make Changes In Your Diet

beckygelber@comcast.net — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:54:19 +0000

The only way to prove whether there is a link between your acne and food is first by making definite changes to your diet. Observe carefully and see if you are better able to control your acne through the diet changes. Even if your acne is not caused by diet, you gain in terms of having a healthier and well nourished body. It is likely that your physical appearance will benefit from a body that is not filled with junk food!

Eliminate Caffeine From Your Diet

beckygelber@comcast.net — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:25:09 +0000

Another effective natural acne treatment is to eliminate all caffeine from your diet. Caffeine and other stimulants do not actually cause acne, but they do help to worsen and trigger acne breakouts. By eliminating caffeine from your diet you will be helping to treat your acne and decrease breakouts.

Wear Loose Clothing If You Have Body Acne

beckygelber@comcast.net — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:53:51 +0000

If you have acne on parts of your body such as chest acne or back acne, wear lose clothing. This is recommended especially when indulging in activities such as working out which produce sweat. Tight clothing can irritate your skin, and will aggravate your acne. It can also be uncomfortable to acne sufferers as well. This is also relevant because when you work out, you sweat, which can add unwanted materials to your skin and help influence breakouts. Tight clothing can trap these materials on the surface of your skin, or may even cause you to sweat more. Loose clothing will prove more comfortable all around.

Fast Weight Loss Methods Over Healthy

ang@goodroots.ca — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:09:49 +0000

Anyone who has a weight problem will confess that fast weight loss is the preferred method. Most people want to be the perfect size-however they personally define perfection-yesterday. Generally, the people who profess to prefer being a plus size are deluding themselves. How dare I say such a thing! I can speak from personal experience and fast weight loss does not work.

How Being 500 Pounds Can Affect Your Life

ang@goodroots.ca — Mon, 28 May 2007 22:41:02 +0000

In 1989 when I hit my highest weight of 475 pounds, my body let me know in no uncertain terms that enough was enough. I had what I refer to as â€œmy episodeâ€ one night after a shift of driving taxi. My heart began to race and I was having a challenge with breathing. I got out of my chair and began to pace thinking about what was going on.

It scared me.Â Did I do anything about it? Nope.Â What did I know? Yes I was clinically obese, I was wearing the same clothes day in and day out as I hated shopping and once I found a set of clothes that I liked, I stuck with them for months at a time, washing them every other day.Â Continue reading the story of how I lost 300 pounds.

Is It Ok To Cheat On Your Diet?

ang@goodroots.ca — Wed, 23 May 2007 00:24:29 +0000

As a dietitian, I’m here to tell you it’s okay to cheat on rare occasion. But if you’re gonna give in to fat and carbohydrate overload, why not choose foods that can actually serve you? I call these the “best” of the “worst” of the top 10 foods you can eat and still like yourself in the morning.

Before launching into the list, let’s point out the obvious; some foods are better than others. Nutrient dense foods should comprise a majority of your diet. But Iâ€™m not saying you should live a life of deprivation either. Sometimes splurging on something “bad” is good. After you indulge, however, hop right back on the bandwagon. Read more about the best ways to cheat with foods or other weight loss articles.

My Baby Smokes Too

tina@writingwithpurpose.us — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:56:18 +0000

Generally, individuals choose to smoke during the teenage years.Â While puffing away seems cool at the time, trying to quit can become a life-long struggle.Â Thus, when a smoker decides to become pregnant, the baby has no choice but to become a smoker as well.Â Expectant mothers need to understand the consequences of smoking and pregnancy, to themselves and their unborn babies.

Are Vegetarians Getting Enough Protein?

ang@goodroots.ca — Sat, 19 May 2007 23:26:01 +0000

Though there is much concern about vegetarians getting enough protein, the need for protein is often overrated. The average diet contains far more protein needed for health. In fact, excess protein can damage the kidneys and contribute to the development of osteoporosis. The recommended daily allowance of protein is 8/10ths of a gram for every kilogram of body weight or about 10-15% of total calories. Foods like soy, rice and beans, and nuts and nut butters can provide adequate amounts of protein for vegans. In contrast, animal foods are so high in protein that non-vegetarians can easily exceed the upper limit recommended for protein intake, which is 4.5 grams of protein per 100 calories of food.

The Best Treatment For Lyme Disease In Your Pet

ang@goodroots.ca — Sat, 19 May 2007 23:00:15 +0000

The best treatment for lyme disease in your pet is in the prevention. Ticks can be found in many different areas and are just waiting for the next warm body. Keeping your pets out of thick brush and high grass will help them from getting ticks, but there are many products on the market today that can in fact keep ticks off of your pets or kill these pests if your pet already has ticks.Â Read more about disease.

The Most Stressful Events

ang@goodroots.ca — Sat, 19 May 2007 22:46:43 +0000

Mandatory evacuations that are required by law and can be some the most stressful events that people can endure during tropical hurricane seasons and youâ€™ll need to find a way to alleviate your stress during these times. There are many ways to alleviate Stress and one of them is something that you will not be get to do; youâ€™ll not be able to shop after a large catastrophic hurricane because the power will be out and no businesses will be open and you will not be able to buy gasoline for your car to get to the mall.Â Xanex or Valium can help with stress.

The Incredible Hoodia Plant

ang@goodroots.ca — Sat, 19 May 2007 00:38:57 +0000

Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae. Advertisements which reference the appetite suppressing abilities of the hoodia plant are referring to the hoodia gordonii species. This is the only species on which research has been done to this date. Any website, nursery or other company which advertises that they have a hoodia plant for sale is referring to the typical garden variety of hoodia plant.