Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Dietary Therapy: High Fiber Diets

Dietary Therapy: High Fiber Diets: "Can high-fiber diets really do all they claim to do? Studies have looked at the relationship between high-fiber diets and many diseases, including colon cancer, coronary heart disease and diabetes.

Proven benefits of a high-fiber diet include prevention and treatment of constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. In addition, certain types of fiber help decrease blood cholesterol levels."... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...

Infant Eczema - Disease And Disorder Of The Skin

Infant Eczema - Disease And Disorder Of The Skin: "The word 'eczema' is derived from the Greek meaning to 'boil over', describing the bubbly and hot appearance of active eczema. The words eczema and dermatitis mean the same, referring to a particular type of skin inflammation, which has potentially multiple different causes.

More specifically, atopic eczema refers to a very characteristic itchy skin rash, which typically starts in infancy or childhood. It tends to affect different parts of the skin at different stages of the person's development, but at some point usually involves the skin creases (flexures) of the arms and legs. "... (Click on title link above to read the entire article) ...

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B?

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B?: "Vitamins are chemical compounds the body cannot make itself and that must therefore be supplied. Besides fat, carbohydrates, proteins (amino acids), minerals and trace elements, we must ingest these with our foods or with supplements.

Vitamin B complex comprises a number of vitamins that exist as a family. They should not be taken individually. In this modern era, millions of people suffer from a deficiency of vitamin B for several reasons, chief among which are: stress, processed foods in the diet, toxins, refined sugar, drugs, cooking, malnutrition. " ... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...

Starting A Fitness Program For Seniors

Starting A Fitness Program For Seniors: "As people age their beliefs about themselves change, and one of those beliefs is about their ability to lead an active lifestyle. Many older people believe that they can no longer exercise like they used to when they were young. In many cases this may be true. However, studies show that it is never too late to start exercising. Nobody is too old to begin exercising. But it is important to start slow and work your way up. Once you have established an exercise routine you'll likely find that you can be healthier, more active, and feel better than you did and even in your younger years."... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...

Fitness Can Save Your Life

Fitness Can Save Your Life: "Being physically active can literally save your life! Being fit can affect every aspect of your life - not just your physical health, but your emotional and mental well being, too. Only 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity for 5 days out of the week can help you become physically fit. Fitness relates to physical activity. Fitness is not just a trim or muscular body or a 10K runner. I like to think of fitness as the key for optimal health and overall well being." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...

Outsourcing Your Weight Loss

Outsourcing Your Weight Loss: "Outsourcing your weight loss, now that would be the ultimate time and effort saver. In a world moving to outsourcing, why not outsource weight loss too? All you would need to do is get a group of those "workout loving people." You know the type. The ones that would be in the gym 6 hours a day if they could. "... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...