Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, January 24, 2012,
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When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, I struck back and took control of my health. My early stage cancer had not spread. So, instead of following the traditional one-size-fits-all protocol of chemotherapy and radiation, I decided to dedicate myself to nurturing my body and my health.
I stepped back and took a good look at my diet and lifestyle. What I thought had been a healthy diet, because I was a vegan, was surprisingly not as healthy as I had thought. Even tho... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, January 16, 2012,
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I started using OptiCleanse GHI and OptiCleanse Plus at the suggestion of my doctor. He recommended that I use it daily in order to cleanse my system and as a means to get a good dose of amino acids and other important nutrients. Being a person who deals with numerous food allergies, it can be difficult to find a product that is free of all of the allergens which cause me discomforts that manifest themselves in many ways and can be severe. OptiCleanse is made with these issues in mind. It ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, January 11, 2012,
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Cleansing your body is such an important process in staying healthy. And, you may not realize it but you can prompt cleansing in your body by eating foods that are healthy. Processed junk foods and highly processed packaged foods will clog up your body systems and make your system toxic. But whether you realize it or not, you can control your level of healthfulness simply by nourishing your body.
I realized that I could total cleanse my system when I was diagnosed with cancer. The stunning... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Saturday, January 7, 2012,
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As someone recovering from breast cancer, I am extremely devoted to ensuring I stay healthy. Since the only traditional treatment I received was surgery to remove the lump and surrounding tissue for clear margins (it took removing the lump and two subsequent re-excisions to accomplish this), I have made it my life’s mission to educate myself on more natural approaches to healing and recovery from cancer.
Shortly after my diagnosis in 2009, I transformed my lifestyle. I cut out processed... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 6, 2012,
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If you have celiac disease or are otherwise unable to eat foods containing gluten, you’re well aware of how difficult it can sometimes be to maintain a gluten free kitchen. But what happens when you aren’t home? How do you maintain your gluten free diet day in and day out when you’re at the office or eating out with friends? What if you go on vacation and don’t have your kitchen at your disposal for coming up with your own delicious gluten free meals?
Well, there is good news! You c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 6, 2012,
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Food allergies are very common. However, it is only within recent years that more and more people are becoming aware of allergies to certain foods. Peanut butter has been banned from many schools because so many children are now testing as positive for allergies. But how many of us understand exactly what a food allergy is? Is an allergy to a certain food the same thing as having food intolerance?
Let’s look at allergies first. Allergies can be triggered by many things, not just food item... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, January 4, 2012,
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If you’re thinking of starting a raw food diet, you aren’t alone. More a lifestyle than a diet, raw food is proving to be incredibly popular among those looking to improve their health through eating whole, natural foods that are as close to their living state as possible.
Switching to a raw diet isn’t hard to do, but you will need to do some shopping to get started. How much preparation you do ahead of time will depend on you and your tastes. Not only that, but as you make the switch, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, January 2, 2012,
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We hear a lot these days about wheat and gluten allergies or intolerance. It seems that more and more people are developing problems with foods that contain these ingredients, leading to symptoms running the gamut from merely annoyance all the way to life threatening.
The symptoms of a wheat allergy or intolerance are very similar to those of gluten allergy and intolerance. What’s more, the lists of foods that you should avoid also seem to contain many of the same items for both of these.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, December 20, 2011,
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When I found out I am allergic to dairy products, I was somewhat devastated. Not only did I consume all types of cheese regularly and indulgently, but I drank cow’s milk and ate eggs regularly as well. Discovering the allergy opened my eyes to why I spent so much time not feeling well. In general, for years, I had a constant feeling of unwell. I felt bloated and just plain old.
Eliminating the dairy products from my life made an immediate difference. I wasn’t congested all the time and ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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It seems like everybody is looking for the fountain of youth. There is an undeniable wish among most people, especially women, to stay young and healthy and beautiful for as long as possible. Everywhere you look, there are tips and articles on this topic. But can you be young and healthy for as long as you want? People are confused about effective ways to stay young. Is an anti aging diet the real elixir of youth? Folks are willing to fork over unlimited amounts ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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Do you still remember the time when you learned how to ride your bike? The most important thing was to perfect your ability to balance. When you got that figured out, you could easily turn the pedals to enjoy a smooth ride. The same is true when it comes to choosing food. When we learn to carefully balance the amounts and types of food we consume, all of our body functions work smoothly for optimal health. According to the American Heart Association, chil...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, April 21, 2011,
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A teenager is a young individual whose age is between thirteen and nineteen. Teens go through many changes during this stage of life. It is essential that their diet keeps pace with this evolution. The diet of adolescents should support growth and promote good physical health. For the time being, a series of physiological changes will take place that have an effect on nutritional needs. This includes fast growth and significant increases in the bones and...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 20, 2011,
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Diabetes is a common problem these days. It used to be seen mostly in older individuals but unhealthy lifestyles have led to individuals suffering at any age. The blood sugar levels automatically are increased when one is suffering from this problem. It can also cause many other diseases. Therefore, you need to ensure that you are consuming a good diet that includes plenty of protein, healthy fat and carbohydrates. Making better diabetic food choices will help you maintain a good healthy diet...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 13, 2011,
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Online diets are the latest craze in weight loss programs. The Internet has opened a new door in almost every area of our lives. Making it hassle free to lose weight, get fit and make new friends in the comfort of your own home. Online diet programs provide the tools you need to stop sitting on the couch and begin to take shape. We would all like to lose weight, whether to keep fit for your swim suits during summer or to make a complete change in your...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 13, 2011,
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Living a healthy lifestyle is about feeling good, having more energy, and staying as healthy as possible. All of this can be achieved by educating yourself and learning some nutrition criteria. Keeping healthy is a personal choice. You have more control over your health than you might think.Here are some guidelines you can follow for success. What is healthy eating?Healthy eating means consuming adequate amounts of foods from all food groups for healthy living. Healthy eating begins with learn...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, March 31, 2011,
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Some of us do not know how to stay healthy. We all want to maintain good health, but to some it's not as simple as it seems. It is important to maintain an active lifestyle. Your body needs nutrition and exercise to function properly. When you're healthy, you will feel good about yourself. If you have unhealthy habits in your life, such as overeating, smoking or an excessive workload, keep in mind that these elements can damage your health - directly or indirectly. Staying healthy physically ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
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A food group refers to the method of classifying different foods that we consume in our daily lives, based on the nutritional properties of these types of foods and their position in the hierarchy of nutrition. Eating certain proportions of food from various groups is recommended by experts to achieve a healthy lifestyle through diet. All the food we eat can be divided into five groups. We will look at four of those five food groups. By consuming a healthy diet you eat the right balance betwee...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, March 24, 2011,
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Food preparation should not be a difficult chore or a tedious task, but an adventure enjoyed by all. Meals that are prepared and truly enjoyed are the result of a well-planned menu that is focused on health. In planning meals, the goal is to make every meal a satisfaction for each person at the table. It becomes a difficult task when meals may include different food preparation for different family members. Eating well means enjoying the food we eat. Selecting healthy diet plans does not mean ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
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There is mounting evidence that shows the primary causes of fatality in the United States may be prevented by enhancing one’s way of life. Illness such as heart disease, lung diseases, stroke, cancer, and diabetes can be improved or avoided with the proper nutrition and lifestyle. Eating right along with staying physically active are examples of good habits that will help you stay healthy.
It is never too late to change your evil ways. Here are a number of... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
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Everyone knows how important it is to eat healthy during pregnancy so you and your unborn child receive all the nutrients you need. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, you may have concerns about whether or not you will be consuming all the nutrients necessary to support the health of your growing child. It is important to know that a pregnancy without meat can be done. A vegetarian diet during pregnancy can be as healthy as a diet that includes animal products, maybe healthier. If you are a wo...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, February 14, 2011,
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There are many factors that affect your health. Some can not be controlled, such as your age or genetic makeup. But you may make changes in your way of living. Moving towards a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. Here are some tips on healthy living.- Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can make you too tired to move, eat healthy and work effectively. Lack of sleep also increases your risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease....
Posted by Meadow Summers on Saturday, February 12, 2011,
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Most people are aware of the impact of air pollutants. Smog, pesticides, and vehicle exhaust are recognized as major health threats. But how many individuals recognize the dangers in their homes? Unfortunately, there are only a few. Home is where the heart is as a noted line goes. It is where we spend time with our families, our friends and our loved ones. Since we spend so much time at home, it is also where our health is.
It's true that eating well, exercise and enough sleep are the foundati... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, February 8, 2011,
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Walking is easily the most popular form of exercise. An individual walks for a lot of reasons. It's either for fun, to get rid of stress, to find privacy or to go from one place to another. Almost everybody who walks habitually, at least in part, believes that it is an excellent exercise. Walking has recently achieved new value as a means of enhancing fitness. Research shows that walking exercise done regularly can suddenly develop the body's capacity to utilize o...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, January 13, 2011,
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Does your upcoming vacation include a visit to a spa or a resort? If so, you will certainly include yoga in the schedule and take advantage of that opportunity. You may as well plan your yoga vacation by practicing daily exercise on a yoga retreat. One of the best opportunities is to go to a retreat with a teacher you know so that you can be assured that you will have the best classes during your vacation. Many yoga teachers lead intensive trips to fabulous places; just ask around a yoga stud...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, December 10, 2010,
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The Chinese have been familiar with the medicinal properties of green tea ever since the ancient era. Green tea has been used as medicine in China for over 4000 years. These days, the scientific studies in Asia and in West provide hard evidence for health benefits long associated with drinking green tea.
One study has revealed the results of epidemiological research which shows that drinking green tea reduces the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly 60%. Recently, so...
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Posted by Dieter Peise on Monday, June 21, 2010,
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Ever since the earliest times, crystals have been used to cure and refurbish balance. They aid in releasing and clearing negative energy, in this manner assisting in energy healing. The first records of healing with crystals have been traced back to Ancient Egypt. India’s Ayurvedic records and traditional Chinese medicine also claim healing with making use of crystals, way back to 5,000 years ago.
What is crystal healing?
Crystal healing is a form of healing that uses crystals or gemstones. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, June 21, 2010,
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There are many folks who are carrying around excess body fat that they would like to shed. With all of the temptations out there promising good taste and ease of preparation, it is difficult to discipline yourself on eating the right foods. But in order to lose body fat for good, lifestyle changes are in order.
To make matters worse, we are living sedentary lives which makes it all the more difficult to reach optimal health and vitality. With the focus turning to improving our health today, pe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, June 18, 2010,
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YoYo dieting is a pattern that is so easy to fall into. You have good intentions and want to lose weight. You start a diet of deprivation. You become tempted and feel hungry and cheat on your diet. You give up. You feel guilty and you start the cycle over again. Sometimes, in the process, you wind up gaining more weight and not losing any!
You can break this cycle and gain control over your weight loss success. You can make better choices. Leave the diet plans behind that lead to deprivation ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, June 17, 2010,
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It seems as times get more desperate and we are facing huge challenges such as employment, environmental disasters and a poor economy, physical addictions soar. People are all too often turning to alcohol and drugs for comfort. Unfortunately, in many cases addictions are created as a result.
When one becomes addicted to a substance, it can ruin their lives, cause abandonment, and even take away their livelihood. Fortunately, there are detox centers across the country that can help in dealing ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, June 16, 2010,
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Belly fat can be unsightly and unhealthy. You may not care about having 6-pack abs or a concave stomach, but you should know that excess fat around your abdomen can bring about more health issues when compared to fat that accumulates around other parts of the body. Your risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers increases when you are carrying around excess fat in your abdomen. The causes of stomach fat can be related to: - Too many refined carbohydrates
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, June 15, 2010,
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If you are overweight and cannot take off those excess pounds, a low fat diet may benefit you. Being substantially overweight can be a factor in chronic, life-threatening disease such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Obesity can lead to stroke and heart attack. Lowering your intake of harmful fats can improve your health. What do we mean by a low fat diet? What is being referred to here is a diet that consists of little to no harmful saturated fats. In order to lose weight if you are obe...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, June 14, 2010,
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When sebaceous glands clog and become infected, the inflammatory disease, acne, occurs. The formation of pimples caused by acne appear mostly on the face. Commonly, adolescents are affected by acne, although it can strike adults and infants alike.
The sebaceous (oil) glands develop around the time of puberty. They affect both girls and boys and are stimulated by male hormones secreted by the adrenal glands. When the sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands is close to the surface of the skin, th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, June 13, 2010,
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The average dinner out in a restaurant contains over 1,000 calories. How can you possibly lose weight if there are no diet menus in the restaurants that you frequent? It is possible and it can be done. Keeping fit is possible if you eat out a lot. It just requires ordering the right foods and staying away from the wrong ones.
Here are some tips on eating a healthy dinner in your favorite restaurant without relying on diet menus if they are not available.
Don't drink alcoholic beverages
Tha... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, June 10, 2010,
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Some teas are said to have beneficial effects when it comes to weight loss. On their own, tea will not melt away pounds. They are not a magic bullet. But, if you make appropriate lifestyle changes and include tea as a part of a healthy regime, you may be able to enhance the weight loss benefit that may exist from the use of slimming tea.
There are a myriad of different types of herbal ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, June 2, 2010,
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Colon cancer is one of the most popular forms of cancer in men and women around the world. It can be deadly if not caught in its early stages. With that fact in mind, it is important that we take care of ourselves and keep our colons healthy.
Diet is the most effective method of cleansing our colons. Consuming the recommended daily amounts of fiber (between 25-30 grams) by eating foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains will help to ensure good colon health.
One also may emp... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, June 2, 2010,
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With all of the available products claiming to be the best colon cleansers, it can sometimes be confusing and difficult to find the right option. Online resources can be helpful. Although sometimes when you examine review sites, it can seem like the reviewers are merely attempting to sell you their particular product. Discussion boards can provide more genuine information, but again, you need to weed through the endless threads for good advice.
Sometimes in the end reverting back to what was ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, June 1, 2010,
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In men and women colon cancer is one of the most common
types of cancer. In addition, the number one cause of excessive body fat and
many other health issues is the fact that we neglect our colons. By simply
being more aware of the choices we make in terms of diet and exercise, we can
dramatically improve the health of our colons.
For long term health, it is vital that this care be... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, May 26, 2010,
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Basil is widely used in cooking today and has become one of the most popular herbs available. It is used in many types of ethnic cooking. Being a versatile herb, you will find its flavor as part of Italian, Vietnamese and Thai cuisines. Its unique taste gives it a gentle but aromatic flavor. Basil adds warmth and a hint of spicy aniseed flavor to foods.
A well known use for basil is its wonderful pairing with tomatoes. The compliment works well both in raw applications such as salads like the ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, May 24, 2010,
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The last several decades have brought about important changes to our food supply. The mechanization and homogenization of farming. which calls for the use of herbicides, pesticides, additives and synthetic fertilizers, maximizes the mass-production of our produce.
All of this change has affected the health of mankind. New diseases are rapidly spreading among humans and animals. A recen... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, May 19, 2010,
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Some say goodbye to pre-packaged tea bags as they believe that the best cup of tea is made by directly steeping the tea leaves using a tea infuser. A tea infuser holds loose tea leaves while they brew. This allows the leaves to steep and expand infusing tea into the water.
With the myriad of teas available, the instructions for preparing the perfectly brewed cup can vary widely. If the tea brews for too long, you could wind up with a bitter cup of tea.
Many types of tea infusers are available... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, February 4, 2010,
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How do you pack a glass full of potent nutrients, vitamins and enzymes? Go to your local supermarket, purchase some organic leafy greens, a couple of carrots and a green apple, and juice them. Juicing is an excellent way to consume the nutrients your body so vitally needs. You might also mix in a little bit of wheatgrass juice while you are at it. Wheatgrass can also be consumed on its own.
As a nutrient packed superfood, you can't beat it. Wheatgrass is chock full of nutrients and vitamins.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, February 3, 2010,
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In today’s stressful world, so many of us are plagued with anxiety. It is difficult not to experience some level of anxiety with what is happening around us. Record job loss, massive foreclosures, a huge national deficit and a crumbling health care system are very real causes of anxiety. How can we get a handle on our level of anxiety with all that is going on around us? Overall, the best way to cope with stress and anxiety is not with prescription drugs.
There are many natural remedies fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Saturday, January 23, 2010,
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As a result of a polluted environment and contaminated food supply, our bodies become riddled with toxins. In order for our bodies to function correctly, it is important to do a total colon cleanse in order to rid our systems of these harmful toxins. Backed up fecal matter and unhealthy, often harmful microbes need to be flushed from our colons.
Consuming a healthy, total cleanse diet and natural supplementation can help your body to cleanse itself naturally. But this is not usually enough.... Continue reading ...
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