Tips On How To Cut Back On Calories

Written by Charlie on January 28, 2010
Counting calories has been one effective way of losing unwanted weight. This is not a mere obsession but it is actually based on the simple principle of taking in less energy than you expend. The fewer calories you take in, the less energy you have to use. What many of us may not be aware of is that we consume way too many calories within the day. If we are aware of our caloric intake, then we can cut back and hasten the process of losing weight. Here are some tips to help you. When you’re on a night out with friends… Did you know that beer packs a LOT of calories? If you’re a beer drinker, your diet might be all for nothing. Instead of drinking beer, why not drink wine instead? If you ...

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Categories: Diets, Health, Weight Loss

Bad Times Equals Good Health

Written by Charlie on September 30, 2009
home-cooking-365-703552They say that without hard times, we cannot become better people. If you think about it, there are a lot of sayings from way back that run along a similar vein. No pain, no gain. You have to go through the fire to reap the benefits. You have to be polished and sanded to become a shiny gem. The list could go on and on. But what about the economic crisis that we have been experiencing all over the world? Could it bring about something good as well? According to researchers, life expectancy increased during the time of the Great Depression – by 1.9 years to be exact. On the other hand, a 5 percent rise in the GDP lowered life expectancy by one or two months. Other studies have yielded similar ...

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Avoid These Shocking Drinks!

Written by Charlie on August 8, 2009
br_icecream_soda_200xWhat do you normally drink when you’re thirsty? Water has always been the healthiest drink there is. In the recent years, however, drinking other beverages – especially the ones loaded with sugar and flavorings – has been the trend. Indeed, I know some people who will not drink any beverage unless it was loaded with flavor. But did you know that some drinks contain way too many calories for your own good? Some drinks in the market actually contain enough calories to serve as a full meal! Yahoo Health recently featured some of the worst drinks there are. Let’s take a look at them, shall we? Baskin-Robbins: Large Ice Cream Soda with Vanilla Ice Cream Float. This drink won the “Worst Float Award.” With 960 calories, 40 g of fat, and 136 g of ...
Categories: Health, News, Nutrition, Obesity

West Nile Virus Alert In East Washington

Written by Charlie on July 26, 2009
Mosquito_West_Nile_VirusAs if we didn’t have enough viruses to worry about, already! But then again, we cannot really have full control over these viruses and illnesses that seem to be cropping up all over the place these days. At least we get warnings from those who are supposed to know best and hopefully, these warnings will help us arm ourselves and our families against these viruses. Last week, officials in Benton County in East Washington announced that the first bird of the season tested positive for the West Nile virus. Susan Shelton, an environmental health specialist for the county, stated that “we consider this another important warning sign that the virus is active in our area. We are increasing our efforts to remind residents to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and to help control mosquito populations in ...
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Swine Flu Q&A

Written by Charlie on July 26, 2009
The scare over the swine flu is not that big of a deal anymore (at least from where I am standing) but it is far from over yet. For those who travel a lot, especially, the potential threat of this variant of the flu is still very much real. If you are still on the edge about swine flu, here are some key points which may help ease your mind. Q: What are the symptoms of swine flu? A: They are pretty much the same as the “normal” flu: headache, body aches, sore throat, runny nose, cough or respiratory symptoms, diarrhea, and vomiting. The most important symptom is fever (at least 38C or 100F). If you do not have a fever, then you most likely do not have the swine flu. Of course, if you do have a fever, it still does not mean that ...
Categories: Health, Swine flu, Travel

What Your Aching Feet May Be Telling You

Written by Charlie on June 28, 2009
z186716448Lately, I have been experiencing pain in my feet – the soles to be exact. While I think that it is probably due to my weight gain over the year, I still went ahead and researched on the topic. Guess what I found out? More than being overweight, there may be other reasons for aching feet! Some of them could actually be serious so aching feet should not be left alone, thinking that it is only due to age. In the Health section of the New York Times, they featured this topic recently and presented some questions that can help you analyze the cause of your pain. Here are some of them. Are you diabetic? I didn’t realize this but poor blood circulation can cause feet pain due to the distance between the lower limbs and the ...
Categories: Diseases, Health, Lifestyle

Good Hygiene Your Best Bet Against Swine Flu

Written by Charlie on May 20, 2009
wash-handsAt this point, most everyone I know is a bit paranoid about the swine flu. Even the slightest sign of the sniffles gets some of my friends alarmed. And why not? With even the Center for Disease Control saying that there might be more than 100,000 cases of swine flu all over the country, it is but understandable that people would be quite cautious. But this is what the experts say: there is nothing like good hygiene to keep you safe from the outbreak. You see, as this strain of the flu is very new, there really is no vaccine against it. Even if you had the flu shots earlier this year or last year, it really is not a defense against swine flu. So here are some tips to keep it at bay: *Be aware. ...
Categories: Diseases, Health, Swine flu

More Than 100,000 Americans Infected With Swine Flu

Written by Charlie on May 17, 2009
swine_flu_0427That’s not an alarmist type of statement – it is true. This figure actually comes from the experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimates the real number of cases all throughout the country as about 100,000. The fact is that they only have about 4,700 documented or reported cases as of Friday. As for the number of deaths, only five so far have been reported and attributed to swine flu. The good news is that experts also say that this recent outbreak of swine flu is not as bad as it could be, and is in fact quite mild. AJC has this report: Most cases of swine flu occurring in the United States appear to be mild, health officials said. In fact, "estimates of the confirmed and probable cases in the United States is ...
Categories: Diseases, Health, Swine flu

Nuts……. Lots of Healthy Nuts

Written by JW18 on March 5, 2009
healthfoodshealthynuts1healthfoods2 People are now more health conscious than ever before and who wouldn't with the dozens of infectious diseases and health risks that we face each and everyday. Life has gotten a lot healthier with respect to how commerce has changed and adjusted preferences to make them healthier. More and more people are opting for the healthy lifestyle as they begin to realize the advantages of good health that can take them well after their prime. From proper exercise, diet and living, seems we all been bit by the health bug. Mother nature has produced for us some of the healthiest and most powerful healing plants that are enough to rival a pharmacy. Herbal cures for aches and pains have long been known to ...

Running with Fido for a Healthier You

Written by JW18 on February 27, 2009
dogrunHaving a dog takes a lot of responsibility and of course cost with food, care and the occasional vet emergency. It can also be a good addition to your health regimen for as we all know, jogging and even walking has the benefit of getting your heart into shape. The daily walks required by dogs for exercise can be turned into a workout on its own and why not benefit from the pooch while he gets his daily dose. Bigger dogs require more exercise for their bodies like ours have specific muscles that atrophy when not used. Good muscle tone defines a good dog from a sickly one as the workout they receive during the exercise regimen mimics what their wild ancestors have done naturally. We are partly to blame for the state some dogs are in which usually comes ...
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