By Bill Perkins, on May 27th, 2010% The idea of having your colon cleaned out may sound weird to some but in many ways this can be very beneficial for you. Colon cleansing is the process of eliminating waste from your large intestine. It helps to clean out any contents inside the colon that may release toxins into the blood stream. The idea of having toxins in the blood stream is the main reason why people get their colon cleansed in the first place. These toxins can cause various symptoms like . . . → Read More: What to Know About Colon Cleansing
By Bill Perkins, on May 26th, 2010%
If you pay attention to vitamins and other minerals your body needs you may have heard about Omega-3. Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid necessary for human health. The only problem is that our body does not produce Omega-3 naturally so we must ingest it through food. Omega-3 is primarily found in fish like salmon or tuna. Smaller amounts of Omega-3 can be found in nut oils and some plants. If you hate the taste of fish you may want to try Omega-3 . . . → Read More: Omega-3 & Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids
By Bill Perkins, on May 25th, 2010% Yogurt has been around for ages and is enjoyed by millions of people on a daily basis. Many simple love the taste of yogurt and enjoy it as a tasty snack while others eat it for the health benefits. Let me first explain the spelling of yogurt. The British spelling of yogurt is spelled yoghurt. This spelling is argued to be way out dated and should adapt to the production standards of yogurt. The American spelling is yogurt and is the most common way . . . → Read More: Bacterial Benefits of Yogurt
By Bill Perkins, on May 21st, 2010%
There are many minerals and nutrients your body needs in order for cells, organs, and tissues to function properly. Many of us that like fast food and indulging in salty snacks may want to consider eating more foods that help promote heart health. An interesting mineral that you may have heard of is potassium. Potassium is found in many different foods and plays an important role in muscular and skeletal function. People with hypertension, or high blood pressure, usually have low levels . . . → Read More: What Can Potassium Do For YOU?
By Bill Perkins, on May 19th, 2010% In previous posts I have mentioned that the average person does not get their full recommended daily intake of fiber. There are always small amounts of fiber in the products we consume but it is never enough. Fiber does wonderful things for our body especially our digestive system. The average person only gets about 5 to 7 grams of fiber daily. The problem with this is that we need around 25 grams of fiber daily to get our digestive system running smoothly. There are . . . → Read More: Fun with Fiber
By Bill Perkins, on May 18th, 2010% Once you begin to lose weight it is very important to keep it off. You can easily relapse into old habits causing you to eat like you use to. Being able to manage your weight is just as important as losing it. There are weight management programs out there that help you in more ways than you could imagine. These programs teach you about proper nutrition and healthy living. Many Americans find it rather easy to lose weight but find it very difficult to . . . → Read More: How to Manage Your Weight the Right Way
By Bill Perkins, on May 17th, 2010% I was eating some pretty amazing strawberries a few days ago and began wondering about the health benefits they have. I did a little research and discovered that strawberries are excellent for removing tartar off teeth. Strawberries have acidic properties that help restore teeth to their original white state. The easiest way to do this is simply by eating strawberries or rubbing them on your teeth. After I read that I began wondering what the health benefits for everyday fruits are.
They say . . . → Read More: Health Benefits of Everyday Fruits
By Bill Perkins, on March 14th, 2010% Most people have common misconceptions about fat. Just because something has fat in it does not mean that it is bad for you. We as people need fat in our diet but only in moderation. We tend to eat things high in fat without even realizing it. Butter, cheese, ice cream, and most meats are high in fat content. These are the types of fat we need in our diet but ONLY IN MODERATION. The idea here is eating fat in moderation. We all . . . → Read More: Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
By Bill Perkins, on November 2nd, 2009% Okay, so I hope by now we have learned that weight loss is not possible without proper nutrition and exercise. I am sure you hate doing exercises just as much as the next average Joe, but it is very important to stay active. Weight loss does not happen overnight and you cannot lose those 20 pounds simply from taking a weight loss pill Losing weight involves exercise as well as proper nutrition.
During the fall season you should go outside and rake leaves. You . . . → Read More: Simple Everyday Exercises
By Bill Perkins, on November 2nd, 2009% Trying to lose weight can be impossible when you are not correctly doing it. Set a realistic weight loss goal and prepare to become educated in proper weight loss and nutrition. Knowing what not to eat and how just a little bit of exercise can cause dramatic effects. I composed a list below of very popular weight loss programs that not only help you lose weight, but teach you proper, safe ways to doing it. I personally like eDiets.com because of the ease of . . . → Read More: 4 Excellent Weight Loss Programs
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