Health Care Advice

Your Eating Habits and Acid Reflux

ryhan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:17:21 +0000

What is Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Acid reflux is a digestive disorder in which the liquid contents of the stomach are regurgitated into the esophagus. This liquid, since it has come from the stomach, contains acids that are used in dige...

Fast Food Feeding

ryhan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:09:02 +0000

It's no secret that our generation has become a fast food society. If we don't feel like cooking or have a long day at work, we order pizza or some other take out meal. Lunch hours don't give us much time for nourishment. The choices are minimal when we have to choose a meal from a vending mac...

Discover Food Sources of Omega 3

ryhan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:05:28 +0000

Foods Containing Omega 3

Eating more foods rich in omega 3 is important for the majority of Westeners. Natural health experts believe that the high rates of many diseases today suffered by people in the United States is because their ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids is severel...

Carbohydrate Free Food Is This The Real Secret To Losing Weight

ryhan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:03:31 +0000

Does maintaining a diet with no carbohydrates really help decrease weight? Since the early 1970s, several weight loss plans have supported avoiding or reducing carbohydrates, referred to as "carbs", from our diets in varying quantities. Although these carb-conscious diets are embraced by some, ...

Heart Friendly Foods

ryhan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:07:34 +0000

Heart disease results when plaque builds up inside the arterial walls, which causes a partial or complete obstruction of blood flow. This reduces flow of blood to heart and may result in angina. Angina is a sensation of discomfort, pain, burning or pressure, generally felt in the chest area.

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What to Eat When Heartburn Is a Problem

ryhan — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:05:22 +0000

If you have a tendency to get heartburn, you may need to keep a food diary or a "heartburn" diary in order to determine exactly what foods trigger your symptoms. Physicians and other experts do suggest certain foods not to eat with heartburn and things to eat with heartburn. Food is not the onl...

If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It!

ryhan — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:02:07 +0000

Food Factoid: An estimated 90% of food budget dollars are spent on processed, packaged fake food.

When Betty first came to me she was taking seven medications, had severe osteoarthritis, could barely walk, was in constant pain and had to catheterize herself daily--among other things.

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Is The Food Supplement Alfalfa Safe

ryhan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:04:24 +0000

The health benefits of alfalfa are largely unsupported scientifically, although there is plenty of anecdotal enthusiasm for it. Alfalfa is highly nutritious, containing approximately 16% protein, and 8% of minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. It also contains small amounts of th...

Salmon Kills - The Farm-Raised Evil Twin

ryhan — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:08:02 +0000

Contrary to popular opinion, most of the salmon found in supermarkets and restaurants is not a healthy food because instead of growing up in the wild, it's been raised on a fish farm. As a result, farmed salmon is like an evil twin of its wild and healthy counterpart.

Much like people, sal...

Ginger and Garlic Wonder Foods

ryhan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:10:12 +0000

When my son came down with a terrible headache and the beginning of a rasping cough, my daughter-in-law strode into the kitchen and made him her well-known concoction for colds and flu: pressed garlic, minced ginger, honey and hot water.

"Maybe some Tylenol would help him as well," I sugg...

Ways to Reduce Heartburn

ryhan — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:08:04 +0000

There are many ways to reduce heartburn frequency. There are some pretty safe foods for heartburn sufferers. However, it may be necessary to evaluate your lifestyle and overall health in order to prevent the frequency of heartburn. Sometimes it is necessary to keep a food diary or at least a ment...

The Organic Buffet

ryhan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:18:32 +0000

A new type of all you can eat buffet has emerged in the last decade, and it's not the desert bar. The organic buffet is becoming a popular place for health minded people to gather for food, and company. Many top health food grocers like Whole Foods, and Earth Fare, are testing out the concept to...

Power Snacks

ryhan — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:18:05 +0000

Do you start to drag in the middle of the day, or need a snack to get you through the evening? Try these power snacks for a quick pick me up, that's good for you, too.

Mixed Nuts -

Nuts are an excellent source of Vitamin E, which is good news for your heart. They are high in good fat...

New Food Pyramid - The Government Turned It On Its Head!

ryhan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:12:27 +0000

Your tax dollars hard at work have allowed the government to rework the tried and true food pyramid after 12 years. We all know and love the Old Food Pyramid, but I think what they have done is a good thing. For too long we have lived with this unchanged icon. This is a complete editorial comment...

Suicide By Fork, Death By Pills - Is There A Better Way

ryhan — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:15:14 +0000

Americans spend more money on fast food than higher education, personal computers, software, or new cars.

90% of America's food money is used to buy factory-fresh, processed foods.

90% of American kids ages 3 to 9 eat at fast food places at least once per month.

61% of American...