Colon Cleanse: Better Health?

Published on 06 January 2010 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Is a colon cleanse really necessary for better health?  There are many ideas and opinions about colon cleanse benefits and health.  But do those with 3 daily bowel movements have better health than those who do not?  Not necessarily according to experts.
We now recognize that there is little difference in health between individuals who have [...]

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Weight Loss Reduces Risk of Sudden Death

Published on 04 January 2010 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Weight loss is a challenge, but with the New Year ahead of you, why not try to drop a few pounds for optimal health? Excess body fat can put you at risk for heath problems, and excess pounds around your lower half can increase the appearance of cellulite skin.

A large 10-year study found that half [...]

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Every year people make new years resolutions as a way to set goals for personal growth in areas such as weight loss, exercise and quitting bad habits.  Many people use this time of year to quit smoking.  Smoking increases not only your risk of cancer and heart attack, but new studies show that there is [...]

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Acai Boost Ice Cream Dream

Published on 10 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Food manufacturers around the country are trying to add popular fruits, extracts and supplements to their foods to help gain market share for their products.  Many beverage companies have come up with their version of acai juice, and yogurt manufacturers are adding fiber to their best probiotic yogurt. Now comes ice cream.
Researchers have discovered ways [...]

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Common Types of Hair Loss

Published on 09 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Hair loss is a sometimes inevitable part of life for some people who have a hereditary hair loss condition.  There are many conditions that cause hair loss however.  Some of the most common reasons are described by the Mayo Clinic as the following:
Pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). In male- and female-pattern baldness, the time of growth [...]

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Best Colon Cleanse for Bowel Prep

Published on 06 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Colon cleansing formulas are made of many different things.  But what is the best colon cleanse for a bowel prep?  Doctors have put out research in regards to the best colon cleanse for prepping the bowels for a colonoscopy.
Treatment with an ascorbic acid-based bowel prep dosed over 2 days achieves “excellent” colon cleansing and is [...]

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Goji Berry Goes Mainstream

Published on 03 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

The goji berry is going from health food shelves to mainstream menus.  Uno Chicago Grill has announced that the goji berry will be making a debut on its menus this fall.  Along with other supercharged antioxidants the goji berry will be featured in menu items like seasonal themed salads.
Uno Chicago Grill®, America’s Healthiest Chain Restaurant, [...]

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Quit Smoking Methods Do Work

Published on 03 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

To quit smoking can be one of the most difficult things to do.  Many people struggle with their addiction to cigarettes and do not have the will power to quit “cold turkey”. There  are many remedies available, but how do you know which ones work the best? A new study out put various methods to [...]

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Bladder Support Can Help

Published on 03 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Some people will experience urinary incontinence in their life.  The need for bladder support can begin at a relatively early age, or may not happen until late in life.  Urinary incontinence is the incapability of controlling the function of your bladder.  Here are types of urinary incontinence:
* Stress incontinence. This is loss of urine when [...]

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Avoiding Weight Loss Pitfalls

Published on 02 November 2009 by Melissa in Buzz, Wellness

Losing weight is always a difficult undertaking, but avoiding weight loss pitfalls can help you with your success.  When starting a weight loss program, you hope to see results immediately, but don’t be surprised if you don’t see any action right away.  As with anything good, it takes time to achieve permanent weight loss. By [...]

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