In today’s challenging economic times there are solutions for when eating healthy may seem out of reach for the average budget. Fortunately, there are many healthy and economic ways to truly get the most for your money whether you’re single or need to plan healthy and economic meals for a family.
Granted, some of the following inexpensive food ideas may not be as appealing for some who are use to dining at the ‘Ritz’, but the following healthy menu plan suggestions and alternatives may actually…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on October 11, 2008 at 12:57am —
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During these stressful times: Increase your Healthy Nutrients, Adaptogens, Antioxidants, Get Rest and Exercise.
During stressful times your body naturally produces more of the harmful hormone cortisol which promotes free radical damage to your cells and promotes inflammation that can weaken you, your adrenal glands and weaken your immune system. In addition, stress pressures and the lack of essential nutrients to help you deal with stress can also help lessen your resolve and your ability to be…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on September 30, 2008 at 9:20am —
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FIBER & HEALTHY DIGESTION: WHY A FIBER CLEANSE & DETOXIFYING PROGRAM IS SO VITAL!
Up to 80 percent of all Americans do not eat enough fiber on a daily basis. Health problems related to digestive complaints account for up to 40 percent of all doctor visits. Many alternative doctors today agree that good health begins in the colon but thanks to the SAD (Standard American Diet) that more and more Americans are eating on a daily basis, the amount of fiber that the average American consumes…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on September 20, 2008 at 8:05am —
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One of the Best Ways to Prevent Heart Disease and Maintain Better Overall Health is to prevent inflammation from occurring within the body as much as possible.
Two good scientific ways to measure the amount of inflammation occurring in your body is asking your doctor to test your Homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein levels the next time you have a routine blood test done.
The American Heart Association describes: “Homocysteine as an amino acid in the blood. Epidemiological studies have shown th…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on September 13, 2008 at 3:55pm —
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According to the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org), in addition to the fact that one out of every two persons will die of heart disease, over 70 million Americans currently have some type of heart disease. (Note: This does not include the tens of millions of people who are in the process of developing heart disease in coming years). The cost of treating heart disease (also know as cardiovascular disease, or CVD), in both direct and indirect costs is estimated to be over $400 bil…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on September 9, 2008 at 10:17am —
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Time to Detoxify and Cleanse Your Body. Fall is Here and now the Unhealthy Sins
of Summer, cookouts, vacations parties, out of town visitors, hustling the kids back and forth, grabbing fast food meals on the go all have to be purged from our Bodies.
For many people September means getting back into the full swing of work, school, night and weekend classes, parenting, volunteer work or any combination. These work, life and stress demands require us to be able to use all the good energy and vital…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on August 28, 2008 at 7:42pm —
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Heart Disease: One of the Easiest Disease to Prevent and one of the Easiest to help Reverse through Dietary and Lifestyle Changes!
Heart disease is still the number one killer in America, followed closely by cancer. About one out of every two Americans will die of heart disease. This equates to about one person dying of heart disease every 35 seconds in the United States.
According to the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org), over 70 million Americans currently have some type of…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on August 23, 2008 at 2:05am —
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6. Barley Grass: when barley grass is harvested early as a grass it is more like a super vegetable loaded with nutrients and is gluten free. Barley Grass should not be confused with its more mature and longer healthy barley grain (not gluten free), that is harvested when more mature. Barley grass is up to 35% protein, has super immune builder SuperOxideDismutase (SOD) plus contains an abundance of B vitamins, magnesium, calcium & potassium. In addition this super nutrient is highly alkaline…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on August 15, 2008 at 9:10pm —
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Danger: Mercury in Fish, Safest Fish to Eat for Omega-3 EFAs
Many know the benefits of consuming more high quality EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) and Omega 3’s from fish and fish oil. However, one main drawback and danger to consuming omega 3s from fish oil is often not discussed. Unfortunately, due to worldwide water pollution, many formerly good sources of fish oil have become tainted with mercury. Mercury poisoning often causes irreversible brain and negative physical changes, including paralys…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on August 9, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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The Top 5 of Top 10 Healthiest Antioxidant Super Foods are a Diverse Group.
Some Surprises:
According to a Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Article on July 22, 08 Five Super Foods have been added to experts Healthiest Food list: These Foods are:
1. Beets for their colorful antioxidant protection, anti-cancer compounds and beets can help improve blood sugar levels in diabetics.
2. Cabbage: a member of the cruciferous family loaded with antioxidants, anti-cancer nutrients and fiber. Also, p…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on August 2, 2008 at 5:51pm —
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On the first page In USA Today (July 25,08) the opening paragraph states: " A study that unexpectedly linked the heart drug Vytorin to excess cancer deaths has provoked controversy among heart specialists worried that the drug's risk may outweigh its benefits" Apparently the purpose of the drug is to help relieve and even prevent a persons concern that heart valve problems may occur by using this drug to reduce cholesterol.
The only problem is that this same article above states : "The 2,000- p…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on July 25, 2008 at 6:30pm —
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Lose the Bull and Do Yourself a Favor
Today more people are drinking so called "Energy Soda Drinks" that are highly sugared or highly artificially sugared and caffeinated and don't realize they are destroying their future health.
Sacrificing your long term health for a short time energy boost with these "Energy Drinks" is not healthy or smart.
Excessive or daily use of "soda Energy" drinks causes osteoporosis (brittle bones), diabetes, weakend or destroyed adrenal glands, ero…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on June 28, 2008 at 7:19am —
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Cookouts are Great but Hold the Salt: Before you ask to have the Salt Passed this summer; Consider the following for you and your family.
Too much Sodium (Salt) can be Deadly and take 10 years or more off of your life. Most Americans consume three to four times more Salt than they need. Accumulated Salt over the years clogs up the blood vessels by accumulating within arterial walls (endothelium layer of blood vessels) helping to form plaque and other potentially life shortening blood flow restr…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on June 20, 2008 at 10:01am —
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If you're looking for more energy this summer, making sure that you get more adaptogen nutrients into your body, mightby far be one of the best things you can do for yourself. Adaptogens herbs literally help the body to adapt to what your body needs or lack.
If you need more energy because your adrenal glands are exhausted then adaptogen herbs like, Ginseng, Rhodiola, Ginkgo biloba, Fo-Ti, Schizandra and Ashwagandha can really help boost energy.
Adaptogens are special herbs that have been exte…
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Added by Hal B.Decker on June 4, 2008 at 8:00am —
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