Archive for June, 2006
Friday, June 30th, 2006
If you suffer from asthma, you still need to enjoy your life despite it. To reduce the chances of aggravating your asthma this tips should be helpful:
Keep your distance from campfires and people that are smoking.
Changing weather can flare up asthma. Be aware of changes to the barometer, ...
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Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
In a report released today, Surgeon General Richard Kamara speaks on the dangers of second hand smoke and how it affects non-smokers. This is the first comprehensive study that's been done in the last 20 years on this subject and the findings are significant.
As you may well be aware, ...
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2006
Congratulations to Manuel Uribe on losing 200 pounds!
In a move to get his life back the 41 year old man made a plea in January for help losing weight.
His weight at the time was 1,235.
Manuel Uribe pictured with "Fit For Life" author, Dr. Barry Sears
With the help of ...
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Friday, June 23rd, 2006
Did you know that someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 21 seconds? Diabetes has become one of the nations biggest health problems.
Nearly 21 million adults and children suffer from diabetes and another 41 million are at risk for the condition.
The ADA (American Diabetes Association) is hosting a 6 ...
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2006
It was announced that Swedish company, Nestle is going to purchase Jenny Craig, a leading weight loss product maker.
I think this is an interesting move for Nestle, since up until recently they have marketed and sold primarily candies. They also produce the Lean Cuisine Frozen Food Line, Powerbars and ...
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2006
So the day has come. You've stood on your bathroom scale and the number it displays makes you want to jump into action. It's time to lose some weight!
Now you just have to get started. (It's always recommended that you consult your primary care physician before starting on any exercise ...
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Monday, June 19th, 2006
Looking for a light treat that satisfies your sweet tooth but doesn't wreck your diet?
Then put down that candy bar and grab yourself a container of vanilla yogurt and your favorite fruits. It's time to mix things up and eat a snack that's healthy for you!
I've been using Dannon's Light ...
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Saturday, June 17th, 2006
If you're looking to add flavor and variety into your diet, here are a few condiments and toppings to add flare to your kitchen creations without all of the extra calories.
Salsa. Salsa is made from pure vegetables and contains only 5 calories for a 1 tablespoon serving. Salsa ...
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Friday, June 16th, 2006
The organic and natural food supermarket, Whole Foods, has just announced that they are going to stop selling Live Lobsters and crabs immediately, due to humanity concerns.
"Although we discovered significant improvements are possible from capture up to in-store tank conditions, we are not yet sufficiently satisfied that the process ...
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Thursday, June 15th, 2006
The other day we stopped at a local fresh farm market. The place is nothing fancy, in fact, the only payment they accept is cash or check. Not having to deal with credit card companies probably saves a lot of hassle for them in the long run.
Out front ...
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