How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy
by Gumer Liston September 16th, 2009 | Diet, Exercise, Women's Health
During pregnancy a lot of things happen to a woman's body, and one of those things is a gain in weight. Some women gain so much weight during pregnancy that they cannot get back to their pre-pregnancy shape easily, and they end up wondering why most celebrity moms get back into shape in a very short time. We must remember that celebrities have platoons of dietitians and fitness experts to help them get back into shape after pregnancy, so it is not really surprising to see them return to their pre-pregnancy shape quickly. But that doesn't mean that if you
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Is Red Meat that Bad for Your Health?
by Gumer Liston September 11th, 2009 | Diet, Diseases
We all know that a vegetarian diet is associated with better health and longer life, whereas a diet with lots of meat, especially red meat, is linked to shorter lifespans and diseases like cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
Is red meat really that bad for your health? The truth is that there are really no studies done that will prove that consumption of red meat directly causes the diseases mentioned above. Results of studies just seem to suggest that red meat consumption may contribute to the likelihood of acquiring diseases.
So, what is in red meat that makes it look bad?
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Is red meat really that bad for your health? The truth is that there are really no studies done that will prove that consumption of red meat directly causes the diseases mentioned above. Results of studies just seem to suggest that red meat consumption may contribute to the likelihood of acquiring diseases.
So, what is in red meat that makes it look bad?
Pandemic Phases
by Bea August 31st, 2009 | Diseases, Health News
Last year sparked the awareness of what we all know as the H1N1 flu virus.
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus, the "pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus" or "swine flu", is a type of influenza virus that causes respiratory disease. It can spread between people, and as of August 25th, 2009, there have been 1528 hospitalizations, ICU cases, and deaths. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6.  It was raised to this level in response to the ongoing global spread of the swine flu.
What does it mean to have a pandemic alert level of Phase
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Novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus, the "pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus" or "swine flu", is a type of influenza virus that causes respiratory disease. It can spread between people, and as of August 25th, 2009, there have been 1528 hospitalizations, ICU cases, and deaths. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6.  It was raised to this level in response to the ongoing global spread of the swine flu.
What does it mean to have a pandemic alert level of Phase
Boost Your Immune System
by Gumer Liston August 26th, 2009 | Exercise, Nutrition
Your body's immune system keeps you healthy by preventing infections; it is your first line of defense against substances and organisms that could bring diseases into your body. Your immune system is made up of tissues, cells, and organs that identify and kill pathogens, tumor cells, parasites, and viruses that attack your body. It is important to see to it that your immune system is functioning well. Here are some tips on how to boost your immune system.
The simplest and the most natural way of boosting your immune system is by having a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods; proper nutrition
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The simplest and the most natural way of boosting your immune system is by having a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods; proper nutrition
Handling a Hangover
by Gumer Liston August 19th, 2009 | Illness
A hangover, that sick feeling you get in the morning after a night of partying and drinking, is a natural consequence of having consumed too much alcohol. What is the best way to handle it? There are a lot of myths about how to get rid of a hangover, which do not really help and may even worsen the condition of the person suffering from hangover, so it is important to learn about the myths and understand why they don't work.
The best way to handle a hangover is to understand its nature. The sick feeling, the nausea, the vomiting, the
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The best way to handle a hangover is to understand its nature. The sick feeling, the nausea, the vomiting, the