Posted on Wednesday, 11th August 2010 by Hanna

As obesity levels continue to worry experts, there is still the small matter of the proverbial 98 pound weakling to be addressed; an issue that is often overlooked in all the brouhaha that surrounds obesity.

Those that find it difficult to gain weight (what in fitness terms could be referred to as hard gainers in certain instances) have as much of a problem as do those who are trying to lose their excess weight.

Thin children can also be a cause of worry for parents, who may try to overfeed their children.

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Posted on Monday, 9th August 2010 by Hanna

Ulcerative colitis, which affects about one million American adults, involves inflammation of the lining of the large intestine or colon. It often causes diarrhea, bloody stool, weight loss and fever. Severe cases may require surgery to remove the colon.

The study included 295 patients treated at the inflammatory bowel disease clinics at the Washington University School of Medicine between 2001 and 2008.

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Posted on Thursday, 5th August 2010 by Irvy

I stare blankly at my computer screen.  Should I do another top 10 list?  ANOTHER ONE?

After posting for damned near two years I can’t help but feel like I’ve said everything that needs to be said.  The truth is that getting in top physical shape is simple.  Maybe it isn’t easy, but it damned sure doesn’t come down to any advanced mental gymnastics.

It really comes down to only three things. . .

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Posted on Wednesday, 4th August 2010 by Hanna

Do you know what’s in every bite of an avocado that you eat? You may not be aware of it but it has lot and lots of vitamins and minerals that can keep you healthy and strong. It is more than just an ingredient to a zesty guacamole and delicious green salads.  Let us know more what else this fruit has to offer by knowing about the different avocado nutrition facts.

Protein

High protein content is one of the avocado nutrition facts that you should not miss. Ro

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Posted on Monday, 2nd August 2010 by Hanna

Paula’s goals were pretty simple in 2008 when she first joined forces with eDiets; she wanted to enjoy the simple things! Going across the monkey bars with her kids at the playground and being a good role model topped her list. This 30-something mom says she may not have had a lot of weight to lose, but the weight she had kept her from being able to keep up with her two young kids and being totally confident on stage…Paula is an Opera Singer!

Like many, Paula had tried other plans in the past, and each time she had success with it and would lose the weight, “but whenever I would reach my goal I didn’t want to go anymore. Their f

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Posted on Saturday, 31st July 2010 by Hanna

Did you know that your water may not be as clean as you think? I recently had my routine physical with standard testing and blood work done and when the results came back I was surprised to learn that I had elevated lead levels. Chatting with my doctor, we discussed the sources of lead, which can be the following:

  • Paint
  • Dust
  • Soil
  • Drinking water
  • Children’s toys
  • Lead-glazed ceramics
  • Car batteries
  • Radiators
  • Some inks

In learning this information, I was able to cross every item off the list, minus drinking water. I

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