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How to Detox Your Body – Healthy Living – Health.com

Posted by ianhealth on November 18, 2009

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Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity

Posted by ianhealth on June 3, 2009

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as “overweight” and “obesity,”* the risks for the following conditions also increase:

  • Coronary heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Dyslipidemia (e.g, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
  • Stroke
  • Liver and Gallbladder disease
  • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
  • Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
  • Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Simple dietary tips can help reduce bloating

Posted by ianhealth on May 26, 2009

Abdominal bloating usually comes from intestinal gas, low stomach acid, low digestive enzymes, stress or food intolerances and can cause flatulence and burping. Hot boiled water with lemon juice stimulates the digestive system, and herbs such as ginger, peppermint and fennel can reduce intestinal gas. Fruit can cause bloating, so it’s best to eat it 30 minutes before, or two hours after, a main meal. Read more The Journal Live (U.K.) (8/9)
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Lifelong Fiber Supplement Improves Digestive Health

Posted by ianhealth on February 24, 2009

Lifelong Supplements™: Are you getting enough fiber? Think about a host of chronic disorders connected to digestive health. Lifelong fiber supplements benefit metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, constipation or inability to empty the large bowel (colon). Consider fiber supplements, exercise, and fluid intake to control bowel irregularity and associated disorders.

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Lifelong Prebiotic Supplements: Good Health Begins in the Gut

Posted by ianhealth on June 2, 2008

The intestinal bifidobacteria (naturally occurring gut beneficial bacteria) decreases in old age.  The decrease is often considered as one of the causes of aging, immunity decreases, and adult diseases such as cancer and arthritis. 

About 70% of our immune system is said to be in our digestive tract.  Probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and/or lifelong prebiotic supplements help reinforce the natural gut flora thus boosting gut health and immunity.

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