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« Previous EntriesAvoiding Vitamin D may hinder health
Submitted by Vitamin Blog
Written by Michael Vass
With the spring and summer seasons upon us, millions are resupplying their shelves with sunblock and in the process may be increasing their chances of cancer. Surprised? I’m not in principle though the exact danger is different than I thought it might be…
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Progesterone helps to prevent uterine cancer
Submitted by Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin
They’re supposed to prevent pregnancy, and they do, but intrauterine devices (IUDs) also reduce uterine cancer risk by more than 40 percent (Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 6, 2008).
An IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device inserted into the uterus. Only two […]
The Food Pyramid Gets A Facelift
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
When the “new” food pyramid was released a few years ago, I have to admit, I found it difficult to sell it to people, especially families. It was hard to follow, bulky and contained too much information. It’s not that the suggestions were not reasonable, they were just too much […]
Sorbet Fruits D’Ete
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
photo credit: la familia brophy
Sorbet fruits d’ete, or Summer Fruits Sorbet is a delicious and refreshing treat that is really easy to make and will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
1lb or 500g of freshly frozen mixed summer fruits such as strawberries
Blueberries and raspberries
1 tablespoon […]
How Vitamin Pills May Affect Lifespan
Submitted by Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin
The issue of vitamin supplements is far from settled. Most doctors take multivitamins themselves and recommend them to their patients. However, I continue to believe that it is better to get vitamins in whole foods than in pills.
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The question of Stem Cells and gene therapy
Submitted by Gene Therapy Blog
Written by Michael Vass
In the not too far past there used to be a common theme in many movies and television shows describing the future as free of all disease and afflictions to the body. The miracles of advanced science were credited with this breakthrough…
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Pregnant? Chocolate may prevent complications
Submitted by Chocolate Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Here is something sure to bring joy to millions of pregnant women across the world, though I’m sure some super fitness freaks will be against it. Research out today has been done that suggests that chocolate is good for pregnant women. Yes chocolate….
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Using Your Slow Cooker to Make a Low Fat Meal
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
Image via Wikipedia
by Arturo Ronson
The slow cooker or crock pot is one of the greatest inventions known to man. With little or no effort, you can have a hot, delicious and nutritious meal whether you worked all day or were out running errands. With most slow cooker recipes, you […]
What food labels really mean
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Low fat, low calories, organic. Packaged foods marketing has gone above and beyond pretty pictures and attention grabbing colors on packaging. Food companies are trying to secure your buy with their clever wording promising a healthier product.
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GTF Chromium & Weight Loss Pt 14 - Keys to Good Nutrition & Tips to Eating Healthy Feast on Organic Whole Food
Submitted by Keys to Good Nutrition and Tips to Eating Healthy Feast on Organic Whole Food
GTF CHROMIUM Supplement
One of the things that I did when I was changing my diet and losing a lot of weight was to add GTF Chromium to my daily supplements.
Chromium is something that we all need in our diet, but […]
Nutrition on a budget project- local finds
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
After a few nights of getting creative with what’s left in the fridge, ignoring your craving for take out gets tough. Local favorites aren’t a good solution for every night, but your waistline and wallet can benefit from giving in now and then.
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Jake quit.
Submitted by Dr.Kattlove’s Cancer Blog
Smoking! He gave it up over a year ago.
I hadn’t seen him for a couple of years. I noticed that he stayed in during the party. Usually, he would disappear for a smoke. Not this time. I asked him why and he told me he gave it up.
Jake has every reason […]
The Ongoing Expansion of Retail Healthcare Clinics
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
DENVER–Take Care Health Systems, one of the largest managers of convenient care clinics and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), has opened three Take Care Health Clinics at Walgreens drugstores in the Denver area. The clinics are walk-in, professional health care centers open seven days a week with extended evening […]
Healthy at any age
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
A Sizable Apple readers are of all different ages, and I recently found a great article to celebrate my range of readers. “Good health at any age”, an article from Weight Watchers.com had a great summary of what to keep up with for women and men at each stage in their […]
WSJ.com - California Sued Over Health-Care Cuts
Submitted by The Stupid Cancer Blog
Health-care providers have sued California to block a 10% cutback in payments to them for treating the poor who are covered by Medi-Cal, a joint federal and state program
“Evil Wal-Mart” Continues to Offer Healthcare Solutions and Save Consumers Millions of Dollars
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – May 5, 2008 – While health care costs continue to be a top concern for consumers, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is furthering its efforts to help customers save money by driving down prescription medication costs and providing ongoing savings through its pharmacy offerings.
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Cutting calories naturally
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Part of staying in shape is keeping up with your proper calorie intake. (Learn more about your specific number here. Counting calories can be tedious, but keeping up with easy tricks to cut your consumption is a great start. Here are some of my favorite tips as reviewed by Health Magazine. […]
‘Chemofog’ effects on brain may be a myth
Submitted by The Stupid Cancer Blog
Two studies showed no memory impairments as a result of chemotherapy.
Junk Food Fast Food & Weight Loss Pt 11 - Keys to Good Nutrition & to Eating Healthy Feast on Organic Whole Food
Submitted by Keys to Good Nutrition and Tips to Eating Healthy Feast on Organic Whole Food
HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS - PT 11
Stop Eating Junk Food & Fast Food
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U.S. Report issues “Warnings and Concerns” about BPA-
Submitted by Non-Toxic Kids
Finally! The National Toxicology Program, in its draft report, labeled BPA as a chemical of concern (shocking, I know, to anyone who has been reading anything about parenting lately, especially this blog and many others-). The National Toxicology Program’s findings are used by the FDA and the EPA to regulate certain chemicals.
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Submitted by The Stupid Cancer Blog
Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Cure! Cure! Cure!
By Matthew Zachary
Life is about choice. Remission is not a cure. Survivorship is all that matters.
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Ten facts you need to know about celiac genetic testing
Submitted by The Food Doc Journal
Celiac disease is a genetic disorder. There are many unanswered questions about the genetics but much has been learned. Here are 10 facts you need to know about celiac disease genetic testing.
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Canada moves on BPA, Labels it a “Dangerous Substance”-
Submitted by Non-Toxic Kids
Great news from north of the border. Two readers alerted me to the fact that Health Canada has labeled BPA (bisphenol A) as a dangerous substance, essentially paving the way for potential bans, action, or regulation of the hormone mimicking chemical. This forward thinking move could have international implications.
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More is not necessarily better.
Submitted by Dr.Kattlove’s Cancer Blog
Many oncologists believe that we can cure more patients’ cancers if we can just give the patients high enough doses of chemotherapy. For years, it has been a maxim in oncology that the more chemotherapy you give, the more cancer you kill. A colleague of mine, who didn’t believe this, compared […]
“Son, Why Have You Been In The Bathroom For So Long?”
Submitted by YOUR NEW REALITY
“Leave Me Alone! I’m Fighting Cancer!”
So frequent masturbation doesn’t send you blind, instead it helps prevent cancer.
For men, anyway :
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