‘Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fattest of them all’
Though my mirror would not magically utter my name, my eyes would move unconsciously to the ugly bulge that has formed near the middle part of my body. I know I am the one. For years, I have continued to hate the mirror. I even […]

Cultural eating habits have altered to encourage almost permanent snacking. Our waist-lines are bearing the brunt of the advertising onslaught, and many people are caving in under the temptation of seemingly endless delicious snacking possibilities. We can make a stand and snack sensibly to keep ourselves energized, and of a healthy weight, but first we […]

If all of your hard work at the gym is foiled by your snacking habits, then read on to discover how you can snack to stay slim, satisfied and healthy. Firstly, ask yourself, why do I want this snack? There are several reasons why we snack;
• Habit; if you see certain foods as a reward, […]

Are all of your good intentions ruined by SNACKING? Do you work hard to eat sensibly and exercise, but then open the kitchen cupboard and eat everything that isn’t nailed down? Are you constantly hungry and never satisfied? Is temptation thrust in your way wherever you go? Well you are not alone; there is no […]

Hoodia Gordonii Plus is an appetite suppressant and metabolism booster and may help you lose weight. It does not contain any known harmful ingredients, as far as scientific research is aware of to date.
The “plus” in the name means it is 100% pure South African Hoodia from the Kalahari Desert and certified as such. It […]

You have lost weight by avoiding the carbs – you pass up the local Bakery and order protein and vegetables at restaurants. You ask the waiter to take the bread basket away and forget dessert – right!? Have you noticed a change in your mood? Do you still crave carbs? For many people, low-carb eating […]

It is necessary to do a little research, before you can be sure that the product you are buying is genuine hoodia gordonii. There are many varieties of the hoodia plant, but only genuine hoodia gordonii is believed to be a natural appetite suppressant. The Food and Drug Administration does not approve health supplements as […]

According to some authoritative sources on hoodia, the current price of hoodia gordonii is $39.55 (US dollars) per ounce. So how can companies sell cheap hoodia? One belief is that they are not selling genuine hoodia gordonii. Another is that they are mixing it with inexpensive ingredients.
Advertisements of cheap hoodia gordonii products abound. E-bay sellers […]

The question that most people ask about hoodia (does it really work) is difficult to answer. Unlike laboratory animals, human beings do not eat only because they are hungry. An appetite suppressant whether a product with hoodia, 100% real hoodia gordonii or a product with any other ingredients will only do one thing; suppress physical […]

1. Use fruit purees instead of butter
2. Eat cheese but get rid of the fat
3. Don’t exercise before meals
4. Eating in front of the TV is bad for you
5. Always have a breakfast
6. Fructose is better than glucose
7. Bad fats are not good for you
8. Use skim milk rather than whole
9. Don’t have more than […]

When it comes to any medical condition, it is important to check with your doctor before you begin using any new health supplement. The clinical research (meaning the research that involves people and not lab animals) into hoodia dangers is still on-going. Hopefully, this research will address issues such as drug interaction and medical conditions.
Can […]

Phytopharm just completed the first phase of its five phase clinical research program and has reportedly found no complications; using hoodia is apparently safe for reasonably healthy individuals. While no hoodia side affects have been reported, it is not recommended for use by pregnant or nursing women. Consumer Reports does not recommend it for anyone, […]

Because of the countless diet products lining store shelves and being advertised on television, people forget that the most effective way to lose weight is simply to exercise and eat healthy. Natural diet products, however, can help a person get to their ideal weight and they include green tea and whey.
Whey is a complex milk-based […]

Before jumping into a diet, you must determine your ideal weight. This will be your guide on your weight loss journey. “Fast” weight loss doesn’t imply that you drop 50 pounds overnight; a few pounds can take months to shed and for obese individuals, it can take years to lose the desired amount of weight. […]

There is no magic formula to losing weight. But there is one thing that comes as close to it as you will ever get: protein. If there is one “magic bullet” to weight loss, protein is it.
Protein was the original diet food. Remember the old fashioned diners years ago? They had the diet plate, and […]

For those people who are about to go on a diet, there are a few things that they need to know about dieting. It has been estimated that in the United States that over 44 percent of the population suffer from obesity. So now more than ever a lot of people are trying to find […]

Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson, Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman ….. These beauties are envied world over for their shapely bodies, fit physique, sizzling figures with curves to die for. They are idolized by old and the young alike and are role models for many. What is it that keeps them in such a shape? What is […]

After the class at gym, while walking to the changing room, was chatting with a gym member.
“Hey, you want to join me for the steam bath to lose some weight?”
Politely declined his offer.
From what I was told. Sad to say, it is a misconception about losing weight by having steam bath or sauna. First thing […]

The other day, a reader of my emails wrote to ask me an interesting question. She said, “If you had to name one, and only one, quality that makes the biggest impact on how a man perceives a woman, what would it be?”
Without hesitation, I answered, “It’s self-confidence.”
It doesn’t matter what you look like when […]

Giving our burdens to God is the simplest thing we ever have to do. We don’t need to worry about all the details and how things are going to show up for us. It is that faith which Divinely guides us in our next step of action.
How often though do we give ourselves over to […]

Obesity is different from other illnesses. While other illnesses gain sympathy from onlookers, obesity is ridiculed at. You might have witnessed the plight of certain kids who are suffering from baby fat. They are bullied and made fun of. Later the unrestrained build up of fat makes the person susceptible to several diseases like diabetes, […]

Following the Atkins Diet rules helped me to lose 120 pounds in about eighteen months. While I am thrilled with the results, I found that when I first started the hardest part was sticking with rules until I got a real feel for what I could and couldn’t do as I went through the four […]

Discussions about how the Atkins diet works have been going on for decades, ever since Dr. Atkins published his first book in 1972. Debates about how well it really works and whether it is healthy or not continue to rage today. The main reason there is so much controversy over how the Atkins diet works […]

Like many subjects relating to the human body, the question; how does hoodia work is still being studied. Many scientists agree that it does work as an appetite suppressant and on-going clinical trials are mostly concerned with issues concerning dosages, drug interactions and other factors affecting positive results. The connection between a portion of the […]

No one really likes the thought of exercising to lose weight. Just the thought of seeing someone pumping iron, doing aerobics, while sweating profusely is enough to make anyone turn away. It doesn’t have to be that way though. One of the greatest and simplest forms of weight loss is walking. Think about this for […]

Do Hoodia Gordonii diet pills offer you body fat benefits? Why all the seemingly sudden chatter about this mysterious, recently discovered weight loss supplement product? And, how about diet pills in general? Can they work for you in a winning way?
In almost any “Nutrition 101” type of formalized educational source, you find a very generally […]

Low carb diet products are a big business in the United States. Many people believe that low carbohydrate products will help them lose unwanted weight. Low carb diet products are mainly prepared for diet programs focusing on dietary health and weight reduction, they advocate limited consumption of carbohydrates. These products mostly include items that are […]

It is a fact that over half of Americans are overweight. With most of us having busy schedules, it’s not so easy to stick to diets or work out on a regular basis. But, all hope is not lost. The following advice should help you lose those unwanted bounds easily by following a safe diet […]

You may have heard the talk around the place about the new weight loss supplement Lipitrex.
You will notice that I used the word lipitrex supplement instead of pill. I will explain in this article specifically what I mean by this and try to inform you of what you need to know about how these two […]

This isn’t going to be a very pleasant article. People will not like what they are about to read. I’m going to tell you what you need to do to lose weight. You have probably heard it before, but you really don’t want to hear it again. It hasn’t changed from 5 years ago, from […]

It wasn’t just media news that caused supplement companies to begin looking for hoodia gordonii supplies. Press releases by Phytopharm, a British pharmaceutical company, about researching hoodia and side effects that might be associated with hoodia caused the initial stir in the health supplement industry.
Phytopharm has two operating divisions; a plant extract division and a […]

Obesity is a growing concern in today’s world. By following the given weight loss instructions you can lose weight and maintain a steady weight throughout.
Chinese diet tea
With the intake of Chinese diet tea one can reduce weight and can live slim and trim. Chinese diet tea causes rapid and substantial weight loss. Chinese diet tea […]

Hoodia gordonii has been used for thousands of years by the San tribe (also commonly known as bushmen) of South Africa to decrease appetite. The bushmen use the hoodia by chewing the root while on long desert expeditions.
The appetite controlling features of hoodia gordonii were discovered in the 1990’s when a South African laboratory known […]

Did you know that around 40% of the times it is you who blow up your weight loss program? Don’t you believe it? It surely will sound incredible since you believe that you are taking utmost efforts to reduce weight and lose excess fat. But there are many things we do knowingly that deter us […]

One you first start watching what you eat, the weight starts coming off easily. Then after a few weeks, the scale stops moving downward and you hit a plateau. What’s happening? Your metabolism is slowing down.
As you eat less to lose weight, your body goes into survival mode and your metabolism slows down. A slowed […]

While there are no specific products being sold as “hoodia tincture”, tincture is a word that is synonymous with drops, medicine, tablet, tonic and many other words. As a result many companies use the phrase hoodia tincture to refer to their products. In this article we look at two hoodia tea products and what they […]

Exercise bikes are a great way to lose weight and shape up in the convenience of your home – no wonder that so many people choose an exercise bike for weight loss! These days, with so many options available, it is possible to find a bike to suit just about anybody, so there is no […]

We looked at the “Hoodia FAQ” page of many different company’s websites that are currently selling or that intend to sell a hoodia product. Other than what is hoodia gordonii, how does it work and is it safe, the most frequently asked questions at these sites revolve around which hoodia gordonii is authentic.
Just about every […]

One of my responsibilities is to read hoodia reviews, hoodia articles and hoodia testimonials. I have come up with an equation: hoodia review articles + hoodia testimonials = customer satisfaction. But, when it comes to hoodia herb combinations, there are some very strange products out there. The ingredients included in some of these products make […]

Going on and off diets consistently is not out of the ordinary. It happens all the time and for very varied reasons. There are new diets on the market almost weekly and it is easy to get into the merry go round of, on a diet, off a diet and on to the next diet.
Yet […]

After a lengthy battle between anti-obesity advocates and major beverage distributors, an agreement has finally been reached. In a joint effort with the distributors and The William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association, the distributors have agreed to eliminate regular soda sales in our nations schools.
This agreement shall be implemented by the 2008-2009 […]

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is found in many of our “every day” foods and is essential to keep our bodies running at an optimum.
Vitamin C has several key uses:
• It aids our bodies by helping form collagen which is an important protein that creates new tissue so that we can grow and/or […]

Cholesterol has been a major measuring stick of health since the seventies. Heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications can arise from having unhealthy cholesterol levels. The problem is that the cure can be more dangerous than the original problem. New, high-tech cholesterol drugs have been associated with some very serious health problems. Yet, when […]

You’ve no doubt heard the saying, “You are what you eat”, as it typically pertains to encouraging people to be more health conscious- and really consider each food before it enters the mouth! In America in fact, a commercial for a popular brand of cereal bars actually depicted people walking out of donut shops and […]

We all age. That fact is inevitable. But a lot of the negative changes that take place in our bodies are not. As we age, we become more susceptible to such things as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and arthritis. However, medical research has shown that proper nutrition can slow down and even prevent many of […]

1. When ordering at a restaurant, advise the waiter that you are allergic to peanuts, before your meal is prepared.
2. Pay close attention to the labels on ALL food items, and even many non-food items such as shampoos, and skin conditioners.
3. If you suffer from very severe reactions to peanuts, ask your doctor if you […]

It seems only a careful inspection of every meal and every purchased food item (and some non-food items) is the cure for a food allergy.
Careful avoidance of any trace of nut in your foods is paramount. With 50-100 American deaths caused by a peanut allergic reaction every year, an allergy to peanuts is not something […]

Losing weight can be a difficult undertaking. Temptations abound and there’s always a great excuse to cheat. But when it comes to burning body fat and keeping it off, a smart dieter takes a multi-pronged approach to the process. Getting rid of fat takes more than diet, supplements or exercise alone. It takes dedication and […]

In today’s modern world, we are products of a highly technological era, surrounded by machines designed to serve every imaginable purpose. The list of mechanical wonders is endless: dishwashers, refrigerators, telephones, computers, automobiles - all have become commonplace in our everyday lives. In fact, it’s difficult to imagine going without these modern conveniences. Unfortunately, when […]

In a world where fast food is quicker, simpler, and better tasting, its easy to get tempted by what the corporations have to offer us. Regarding this, we need to keep a more watchful eye over our nutrition intake to make sure our body can be in the best working order.
Why healthy nutrition? The are […]

If you pay attention to health related issues and news then chances are good you have heard about antioxidants and the many positive benefits they quickly and easily provide you for overall health and well-being. But these statements about your dietary needs for antioxidants to keep you looking young, staying fit and healthy rarely actually […]

I receive a ton of questions about all of these new “energy” drinks that have hit the market over the last few years. They seem to be all the rage, especially with the youth, and they promise you the world with outrageous claims of all of the super energy that you are going to have, […]

Imagine bananas which produce human vaccines against hepatitis B or fish that mature 2 times as quickly as they do now. With genetic modification or “biotechnology,” these possibilities are all on the science world’s horizon.
What is Genetic Modification Anyhow?
The transfer of a gene from one organism to another is called genetic engineering. The trait that […]

Scientists at NASA theorize that some 3 1/2 billion years ago, the world was changed forever. The appearance of tiny organisms with the ability to convert sunlight, warmth, water and minerals into protein (amino acids), carbohydrates and fats marked the beginning of life.
Phytoplankton are single-celled plants that are the basis of all other life forms […]

You might disagree, but hear me out on this. I think one of the best ways to improve your digestion is to follow some very simple food combining rules.
One question I get a lot is, “When you eat raw foods, do you have to avoid certain combinations?” The answer is yes. But then, it doesn’t […]

Food (and water) is the absolute first thing you need in order to ensure life. Without it you would wither away and die. You need food for its nutrition and for its sustenance. But are the foods you consume today supplying you with good solid nutrition, or are many of them slowly robbing you of […]

All people who suffer from fibromyalgia are overwhelmed by its variety of symptoms. Fibromyalgia is considered to be a serious neurological condition that in time can lead to many complications. Although millions of people worldwide are confronted with fibromyalgia, the exact causes of the disorder haven’t yet been clarified. Despite the fact that scientists have […]

The number of people in the UK suffering from food intolerance and allergies is increasing. Scientists believe that this is partly because of our love affair with junk food as well as our exposure to harmful toxins present in many foods.
However food intolerance and allergies can also be triggered by food that has not been […]

Do cells really talk to each other? Apparently, they do! New research shows that they need to be in constant contact with each other in order to do the trillions of things our bodies require of them each day. These include healing wounds, making new blood cells, growing hair and nails, digesting food, regulating hormones, […]

We’ve all heard about walking in somebody else’s shoes to understand them better. Though we can never truly experience the life of a person afflicted with severe allergies, those of us without any can sure try. Dismissing someone’s allergies for the sake of simplicity is all too tempting. The fact is that if someone you […]

The latest buzz word for today’s diet scams and prepackaged food rip-offs is “low carb”. “Eat all the fat and meat you want and still lose weight.” Yeh, when your cold dead body starts to dry up!
Let’s make one thing clear, without carbohydrates you die. Carbohydrates; fruits, vegetables, and grains provide the fiber, sugar, and […]

Another food recommended for its nutritional advantages without consideration for the harm it can cause is milk. Dr. Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, is quoted as saying, “Without including milk in the diet, it is nearly impossible to meet calcium needs.” Some medical authorities, concerned about the […]

When choosing vegetables and fruits, select a rainbow of colors to ensure you gain the entire range of benefits they offer. The various pigments in plants confer particular health benefits.
Red and purple plants — grapes, blueberries, strawberries, beets, eggplant, red cabbage, red peppers, plums, and red apples — contain antioxidants that prevent the formation of […]

One to two hours after eating dinner at 6:30 in the evening, Bob and Amy Gerahty used to come down with acid indigestion. Although they didn’t go to bed until 11:00 P.M., the symptoms lingered, preventing them from getting to sleep. They blamed their indigestion and insomnia on the food they ate for dinner. Their […]

In Sonoma County each year, there’s a special festival called the Blessing of the Olives. That’s how central olive trees and the foods they yield are to the economy and the eating habits of the region.
Olive oil, the most treasured gift of these blessed trees, is just as central to The Sonoma Diet. There’s probably […]

Being thin is good but being very thin and underweight is not good. You should consult a physician if you are a very very thin person. Lots of medical tests would help in revealing the root cause of the problem.
These are some points, which would help in increasing your weight:
Eating: The first thing you need […]

I write a lot about weight loss and fat loss and how these contribute to health. You have got to remember, however, that fat is not a villain. It is an important nutrient for the health of your body and should not be ignored or disdained.
The six dietary components necessary to the health of your […]

When many people hear the term “mystic,” they immediately conjure up an image of someone with his head in the clouds, too busy contemplating spiritual concepts to be concerned with earthly matters. For a true mystic, nothing could be further from the truth.
By definition, mystics are practical, pragmatic people. While a mystic’s goal is direct […]

A mineral is a kind of micronutrient that is essential for good health. All minerals are inorganic substances absorbed from the earth by plants and cannot be produced by plants or animals.
The body utilizes over eighty of these chemicals. They are vital for the growth and production of bones, nails, hair, teeth, nerves, blood, vitamins, […]

So you have heard of the advanced training principle called a superset. Basically, a superset while weight lifting, is performing one exercise right after the other with no rest in-between the 2 sets. Traditionally it is used for opposing muscle groups, for example biceps and triceps or quads and hamstrings. The following 6 techniques are […]

With work, family obligations and an odd night-out everyday, it’s probably hard for you to find time to get to the gym on regular basis. That’s why it’s always a great idea to have a back-up workout option that you can do with minimal equipment. In the following workout, the only piece of equipment you […]

No matter what you read or who you talk to, everyone has their own opinion of what the “perfect” rep range should be to allow for maximum muscle stimulation and growth. In this article I’m going to clear up the confusion once and for all and teach you the truth about choosing the most effective […]

Here are a few tips for building muscle and burning fat that will help you get started:
(1) Walk on a treadmill that is inclined perhaps 10-20 percent for about 45 minutes is a great form of long duration cardiovascular workout. You should do this up to three days each week, on the same days as […]

Weight training exercises for women are finally becoming widely recognized and applauded for their overall health benefits. It is difficult to pickup a woman’s magazine today that does not talk about the importance of weight training exercises for women.
With all this press you would think that women would be jumping on board to develop a […]

Overtraining for a long period of time is detrimental to your results and more so your aggressiveness. Follow along to see if you fit the profile for any of these seven signs of overtraining and halt these problems while you are ahead.
1. Arms, Legs, Hands and Fingers shake and quiver without control after a workout. […]

A walk in the spring sunshine from Mitcham Common to Beddington Park in Sutton was a great success. Being a bit of a day-facto walking enthusiast, I attended this spring walk from Mitcham to Beddington on March 26.
This event was arranged to help promote what should hopefully become the Wandle Valley Country Park. This was […]

In another article I discussed the role of energy or lack of energy as being a key factor involved with muscle cramps. It goes to follow then that the more you can ‘load’ the muscles with energy, the better off you will e in terms of preventing cramps.
Unfortunately, as with everything in life, it’s not […]