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Calories - Don't Count On Them!
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This is an often misunderstood topic, because people use words very loosely. The truth is very simple: a calorie is a measure of energy. It is the amount of heat energy necessary to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius. We use calories to measure energy expended when doing physical activity, and we use it most often to measure the energy content of foods. Why Pay Atten .....
Author: David McCormick
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Diet And Exercise Evolution: Adaptation (Part I) -- Theory
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Adaptation is the most important weight loss concept you can learn. The human body adapts to the pressures it is put under with the goal of prolonging life. Your body wants to survive as long as possible, and it will adjust its internal workings quickly if it is presented with changes. So, everything that happens to you - especially things that happen regularly, like eating hab .....
Author: David McCormick
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Diet And Exercise Evolution: Adaptation (Part II) -- Examples And Practical Advice
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Understanding the theory of adaptation (see previous article, Adaptation I) will give you the tools to evaluate your diet and daily routine. If you have any question about whether something is good for you, always examine both the immediate effects and the adaptation effects equally. This article will look at various examples of adaptation and practical advice based on this imp .....
Author: David McCormick
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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An Exercise Program For That Sexy New You
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The Sexy New You So you've decided to start working out or you have been seriously considering it. Well good for you. You have taken the first step to a journey that will get you a toned sexy body. What are the benefits of a strong body? -Fabulous looks(much more sexier) -Youre body and mind works so much better -Youre healthier -Buying clothes is so much more easier and fu .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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The Fountain Of Youth
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Aging, a steady decline: The History of the world is filled with stories of individuals trying to find eternal youth. Wealthy people going to private centers for magic elixirs. Many individuals taking megadoses of certain vitamins, drink green tea, use coenzyme Q10 etc, hoping to find the "fountain of youth". Lets take a closer look and see what happens to our bodies as we age. .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Memory Power: Flex Your Mental Muscle
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Mental Muscle: As with all your organs in the body,your brain is subject to age-related fatigue. Levels of nutrients and vital oxygen slowly decline. Conditions such as Diabetes and hypertension can accelerate aging and increase the risk of memory problems. Flex Your Grey Matter: Just as Physical exercise inreases muscle mass.Working out your brain can stimulate and keeps your .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Generic Medicines
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Generic Drugs: Generic Online Pharmacies started making a big impact on the net since the mid to late 90's. This has allowed the prescription drug buyer to save hundreds with the click of a mouse. Generics really slash the prices on prescription drugs and medications because they do not carry brand names but they are essentially the same drug.As the cost of prescription dru .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Super Bee-Nutrition
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Bee's and Bee Nutrition: What is the buzz about bee Nutrition? Well, you cant get more down to nature then bee products. Powerful anti-oxidants, skin creams, supplements, and much more. Let's look into the small world of nature's busiest insects. Royal Jelly: Taken as a supplement to promote good health and also for .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Celiac Disease
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Celiac Disease is a digestive disorder found in patients who are genetically susceptible, with the resulting damage to the small intestine by an interference with the absorption of nutrients. The main culprit with Celiac Disease is a protein called Gluten. These proteins are found in all forms of main stream and non-mainstream wheat products. Such as durum semolina, spelt, eink .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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Vitamins And Minerals
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Life Giving Vitamins Have you ever thought to yourself, what vitamin is good for which aiment? Well here you go. A complete listing of vitamins, their food source, and their main role. Vitamin A For the maintenance of skin, mucous membranes, bones, teeth, and hair; eye sight. Their sources are: green vegetables, melon, squash, tomatoes. Vitamin D Helps in the absorbption of cal .....
Author: Andy Casasanta
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2005
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