June 1, 2008
Robert Atkins that died of an accident last year at the age of 72 came to the development of this diet in 60s. As he wrote in his book he has never had will-power enough to overcome hunger. And hunger is a companion of every standard and propagandized diet. And as a real scientist after creation his own diet he tried it on himself. It worked! As he was a cardiologist and had his own clinic he began to offer his diet to those sick people which came to him for help. They asked to rescue them from obesity. During 30 years of his practice the diet rescued from obesity and changed the life more than 60 millions people. His book “Revolution in nutrition” was sold out millions circulations and was translated into many languages. His clinic in Manhattan receives thousands of patients daily that suffer from obesity…
Nevertheless Doctor Atkins is the most damned doctor among dietarians. So why did he get his anathema?
The cause is all he says contradicts standard dietology. How wonderful and logical was everything before hi came! If you have obesity you should eat fewer fats, if you have heightened cholesterol you should forget about eggs, if you have high blood pressure you shouldn’t eat salt. It is clear and natural as the sun rises in the east and sits in the west. But we know now that it is the earth that turns round the sun and not on the contrary. Everything is simple and logical. The only thing is bad… It doesn’t work. Doesn’t work? It is nonsense, trifle.
Pharmacological companies are always glad to help you with hundred or two tablets. The only but is that they don’t treat but remove symptoms so you couldn’t stop eating them or everything will come back. And all this well worked system, all this big business, all modern dietarian recommendations which are almost as religion are supposed to be wasted?! As Atkins offers absolutely different approach. It is completely opposite. He tells you to eat more meat, eggs, don’t be afraid of fats as they will even useful if you eat them WITHOUT CARBOHYDRATES.
When we heard about Atkins’ diet for the first time from our friend we rejected it resolutely as nonsense. How can it be to lose weight while eating fats and meat? This is the direct path to scaffold. With such diet one couldn’t avoid vessel atherosclerosis, heart attack and insult.
Nevertheless we read the article in “New England Journal of Medicine” (people of medical profession know that it is a very prestigious magazine) where was said about tremendous comparative researches of Atkins’ diet and standard diet which is recommended by modern science of nutrition. And we decided to read a book by Atkins and we have never regretted that. It’s a perfect book! And Atkins by himself is a very good DOCTOR. Doctor that doesn’t resemble those who hasten to give a prescription on something for headache or cholesterol lowering tablets. He is convinced that the majority of cardiovascular diseases and many other diseases of 20th century is the result of wrong and not balanced nutrition.
Atkins is not only declaring this clear truth but also make a very interesting basis under all his observations. His long-term experience showed that the main whip of our century is over consuming of carbohydrates. Besides inborn defects doctors distinguished stenocardia and perhaps rheumatism. And nowadays the death of cardiovascular diseases is on the first place. If to make a diagram of consuming carbohydrates (also sugar and its derivatives, flour and all products made of it, fruit juices and so on) we’ll see prompt hyperbolic rise; especially after World War II. And if to compare this curved line with death from cardiovascular diseases curved it will appear that they are almost parallel.
But the main thing that amazes many researchers and readers and accordingly drives to frenzy modern “dieticians” is that Atkins for the first time in dietetics gave in the hands of people who are losing their weight a measuring device. It’s a simple and available for everyone device that allow people to observe what way metabolism changes. He taught people how to switch on a physiological process of burning their own fats with the help of physiological ketosis. We don’t have any doubts that some time pass and Atkins’ contribution to our understanding of the questions “Why do we put on weight” and “How should we lose our weight” will be not only valued highly by slow and conservative medical society but also all food and pharmacological industries will have to reconstruct on production low-carbohydrates products. And these products should be reach with protein, uncarbonated and fish fats. Those businessmen who will invest this way as the first certainly will conquer milliard market.
What differ Atkins’ diet from other diets? At first it’s not only diet when you can fast lose superfluous kilos, but it’s a program that is based on science ground. And it is full of detailed recommendations how to control your metabolism so you won’t put on kilos that you’ve lost. Atkins propagandizes healthy diet rich with proteins and fats which are necessary for normal metabolism. e also insists on eating lots of fish fats which we thought only children should eat (omega fats) and multivitamins with adding selenium and other minerals. They confirmed in many researches their preventive anticarcinogenic properties.
The certain positive side of this program is complete dismissal of any junk food such as coca-cola, chips, pizzas, McDonalds, snickers and so on. Physical exercises take special place in this program. As Atkins write that the only excuse to stop physical exercises he accept the age after 100. But even in this case he thinks one should make an appointment with him so he could make special physical exercises complex for such people. As Atkins was practiced cardiologist his program is invoked to stop a series of diseases. It is hypertension at first, and also diabetes of second type, vessels atherosclerosis, candida. Doctor Atkins died of an accident. He slipped in winter 2002 in New-York. His body dissecting showed that his vessels were clear in spite of his rather solid age.
So what is Atkins’ diet consisting of? You can’t reject carbohydrates completely. By the way Atkins doesn’t call for this. He just says that one should reduce them to minimum. To be exact one should reduce it to such individual level when there is no favorable situation for creating so unloved with us fat in fatty tissue.
All about Atkins cholesterol diet
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Are you a sugar user? More and more people are resorting to high sugar drinks and snacks for a quick jolt of energy. But the trouble with using sugar for an energy boost, is that it sets up a roller-coaster effect that can soon become addictive and lead to health problems down the line. Recent research has revealed an acupressure point that boosts energy and alertness naturally and with no come down.
The Highs & Lows of using Sugar for Energy
Soon after a sugar fix you start buzzing with energy, but it’s a short lived boost that soon swings sharply the other way with an energy slump. If you address that slump by eating or drinking something else high in sugar, you’ll get that energy rush again, followed by another slump.
Using sugar for energy gives sporadic results at best, but there are health dangers too. Diabetes II is an ever increasing risk in a world where we’re rushing to get more done and fighting daily battles with stress and fatigue. Sugar increases insulin levels and raises blood triglycerides which increases the risk of developing late onset Diabetes.
Acupressure Energy Boost
Acupuncture and Acupressure share a network of vital energy points situated along meridian channels throughout the body. For thousands of years these points have been used to influence qi (chi), the body’s subtle energy force, for a wide variety of physical and emotional benefits.
The University of Michigan recently finished an intensive study that set out to prove that acupressure can provide an effective natural energy boost. Lead researcher, Dr Richard Harris, explains “it [acupressure] seems to stimulate the nerves that moderate attention and alertness”.
Tapping the Sweet Spot
Students in the trial experimented with massaging five acupressure points for three minutes each. The most effective and stimulating point was the Si Shen Chong point, known to acupuncturists as one of the extraordinary acupoints (HN1), and found right in the centre of the top of the head.
Participants in the trial found the most effective way to get a sugar-free energy boost, was to tap this point lightly with the fingertips for two or three minutes.
The point used in this trial is one of the extra energy points sometimes used in the EFT meridian points tapping sequence. The beauty of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is that it uses a series of potent acupuncture and acupressure points that not only give the body a natural energy boost, but can also be used to control addictive cravings for sugar and popular stimulants like caffeine.
EFT uses a set sequence of 12 acupuncture points known to give relief from a wide range of emotional and physical symptoms. As found in the University of Michigan study, results are easily and reliably achieved by tapping lightly on the acupuncture points with the fingertips.
Ananga is a writer for LifeScape magazine and author of The Art & Science of Emotional Freedom Subscribe to her ezine today and get a FREE COPY of her Energy Balance e-book.
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Water is useful when we are trying for losing weight. Water suppresses the appetite and helps to reduce the body fat. There are lots of study materials about how water help in reducing fat available online. Study shows that if the intake of water in body is less then this will increase the fat level in the body.
Water plays a very important role into the basic body function. Taking fresh water is the key for healthier body. Intake of fresh water helps most of body function like clear and healthy skin; weight loss; reduce the level of cholesterol into the body.
According to a report published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, to be well hydrated, the average sedentary adult man “must consume at least 2,900 milliliters (12 cups) fluid per day, and the average sedentary adult woman at least 2,200 milliliters (9 cups) fluid per day, in the form of noncaffeinated, nonalcoholic beverages, soups, and foods”.
Water is associated with the function of digestion and absorption of food in the body. Water is also helpful in the proper functioning of lever. The basic function of lever is to metabolize fat into the energy.
Drinking enough water helps many medical ailments: chronic fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive problems, urinary tract problems, constipation and more.
Water is helpful to flush out the harmful toxins from the body and many more thing like which is given below:-
• Control over the body temperature.
• Lubricant the joints of the body.
• Flushing out the waste from the body.
• Maintain muscle stimulate.
• Taking proper amount of water optimize the functioning of the body.
Water helps us in weight loss. Often times hunger is disguised as thirst. If you think that you are hungry, drink 8 to 12 ounces of water instead of grabbing a bag of chips. Wait for about 10 minutes and see if your urge to eat doesn’t “go away” To curb your appetite prior to mealtime drink a glass of water prior to eating. This will help fill you up and provide the hydration your body needs to run efficiently!
There is no side effect of intake more water into the body. There are more benefits which directly help to lose weight loss through water intake.
• Water maintains and encourages proper kidney function, which increases the efficiency of the liver’s fat burning ability.
• The person feels more hunger than the person who takes more water so water also works as an appetite suppressant.
We can intake water into various ways like in the form of juice, tea, coffee and any liquid thing which we can drink.
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May 12, 2008
Am I missing something here? If I am, someone please email me and tell me. But, the shape of you and every person in America tells me I am not missing the boat at all. However, sometimes like today I sure feel someone in my industry and in the medical industry is really off the real issue, and not intending on getting back any time soon.
The big question I have is this, “With all the articles on the internet now, with all the
equipment, diets and gimmicks out there, why are you and America getting fatter,
more depressed and suffer from preventable diseases every day?”
Diabetes and Obesity are going to weigh down America until it breaks, not including
what the health care costs will be.
All the fitness people, doctor’s and so called experts (my peers) want and think they
should tell you how to count calories, what piece of equipment is better than the
other, and what diet plan is best. While these all are necessities, THEY ARE MISSING
THE BIGGER PROBLEM! God knows there are enough of programs out there.
Harder road, dodging a bullet, denial, pride, lazy maybe all the above are the
reasons, but the best way to help you is not with numbers charts, how much weight
or which exercise works best. THIS IS NOT WORKING PEOPLE, CAN’T YOU SEE?
The problem of the health of America lies in your approach. You are not exercising
for some reason. You lose your motivation two months into a workout plan, why?
This is behavioral not charts. Yes, it is the harder road, but the only road for you to
be successful. Until you realize this, until my peers realize this, you and everyone
else will continue down a path of depression, destruction and delusion.
Here are the five steps for a successful weight loss plan:
Determine HOW you are motivated
Determine the REASONS behind the unwanted behaviors
Develop a great support system
Eat for fuel not for taste
Keep being active
Quote:
While exercise and eating guidelines are based on good scientific principles, they do
not necessarily agree with human nature or common sense. Recent history tells us
that we are better off encouraging the mediocre people who are willing to include
exercise in their daily lives, rather than cramming guidelines down the majority of
those who want to fight the inevitable. In the end, keeping things simple and in a
supportive situation will keep everyone happy.
“Just Move It!”
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May 3, 2008
One of the bacteria that live in your mouth and cause gingivitis is the helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. This bacterium is transmitted by kissing. Everyone have this bacterium in his or her mouth and stomach. You mostly likely got this when you were a youngster and were kissed by your parents and all kinds of relatives.
When these bacteria enter your stomach and small intestine, they wait for an opportunity to multiple. When you eat junk food, overeat, mix foods incorrectly, use NASID’s or have continual stress, excess stomach acid is created. This weakens the stomach lining and gives H. pylori a chance to imbed into these weak areas and multiple.
So, how to do you use natural remedies to relieve a stomach ulcer? There are to two proven methods to do this.
First you can use Mastic Gum.
In a recent issue of Life Enhancement Ezine, this story appeared,
“My daughter was diagnosed with H. pylori. When her doctor insisted on giving her antibiotics, she declined, and the doctor thought she was foolish for doing so. Instead, my daughter went on a Bye-Lori II regimen. After 4 weeks, she was tested again, and her H. pylori levels had plummeted, showing a 50% decrease in the pathogen. Needless to say, her doctor was amazed. Mariann Hardington, Ontario”
Bye-lori II is product that contains mastic gum. Pure mastic gum capsules are available. Mastic gum, a resin, comes from the sap of the mastic tree in the Mediterranean.
Mastic gum’s action in the stomach or intestines is to kill the H. pyloric bacteria and to reduce and heal the ulcer inflammation.
Second you can use Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice or DLG.
DLG is a natural product made from the herb licorice root. Researchers have found DLG just as effective in treating ulcer as using the drugs Tagament, Zantac, Prilosec, or Prevacid.
DLG stimulates release of secretin, which protects the lining of the stomach or intestines. In the past, antacids were used to self-treat ulcers. Because antacids have excess sodium, aluminum, side effects such as diarrhea, constipation, and raise stomach acid, it is best not to use them.
DLG comes in tablets that should be chewed or dissolved in the mouth. DGL is activated by saliva to produce chemicals that help to regenerate cells in inflamed areas of your stomach and intestines.
Typical use for DLG is 750 to 1500 mg taken 30 minutes before meals. Use for around 7 - 15 weeks/.
Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid ebooks. He also write a newsletter called Natural Remedies Thatwork.com. For more information on his writings go to http://www.stop-constipation.com
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April 14, 2008
If you’re like the average American male, your body retains your excess calories as fatty tissues. Why? Eating large burgers, fries, and liters of soda is not exactly healthy. Watching NFL or NBA doesn’t exactly count as exercise either. You lack physical activity and diet control. Here comes the bad news, most of these fat cells are deposited in your gut and upper body resulting in protruding stomachs and flabby arms. Not exactly Brad Pitt-like. Diets and weight loss are necessary if you want to circumvent these scary effects.
However, following programs on diets and weight loss are not enough if you want a rock-hard or at least, a well-defined physique. What you need to do is to combine a well-balanced diet (think vitamins, proteins, and carbs) with resistance training. It’s not at all difficult, but commitment is necessary if you want to achieve your dream body. First, consult your doctor for a whole body check-up because resistance training can aggravate past injuries such as fractures or back injuries. The sooner you know what to avoid, the better your program would be. Second, identify what muscle groups you want to develop. It’s not a pretty sight to have a muscled upper body and skinny legs. Third, enroll yourself in a gym with proper equipment and team up with a trainer/fitness instructor you feel comfortable enough to work with. It is important to talk to him about fitness goals, lifestyle, and your over-all health. He might even prescribe a procedure about your diets and weight loss that would be suitable for your lifestyle.
Diets and weight loss experts usually recommend building muscle in order to lose weight. The thing to remember always is your RMR; this measures how fast your metabolism works (read: burns calories) at rest. It is important to get your RMR past this level for you to effectively use body fuel. This is why you have to lift weights. As you lift weights, the body tends to develop more muscle or leaner mass. Muscle burns body fuel or calories even at rest; so the more muscle you have, the faster the pounds are shed. Another key factor is progression. Soon your body would start to get accustomed to the weights you lift. Hence, you use less effort and energy which staggers the whole weight loss process. The right weight for you is the weight which you can’t lift for over 12 reps. It is also advised to increase the weights every one or two weeks.
An effective diet for persons doing resistance training would be high in protein, with significant amounts of carbs. However, vegetable and fruit servings shouldn’t be taken out as these contribute to the body’s water needs. Diets and weight loss are effective and healthy only when coupled with exercise and physical activity and vice versa. So get up and move for a fitter you.
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March 30, 2008
There is no question that most scientists today will be skeptical
of Dr. Price’s research, claiming his results to be anecdotal-
that his reports and stories are derived from his own personal
beliefs and prejudices.
Double blind studies, designed to prevent such misinterpretations,were not known or used at the time of the Price research.
Although Dr. Price knew nothing of such procedures, he was acutely aware of the possibilities of his investigations’ being influenced by his own feelings and pas experiences.
It was his consciousness of such a possibility which led to his
repeating studies so many times, in so many different ways, and
using so many animals.
For example, when a rabbit became ill and died of a specific
illness, he would replant the same tooth in numbers of other
animals to verify whether or not the same illness would be
repeated.
With several types of infections, he transferred the patient’s
tooth into 30 rabbits in succession, and in one series of
experiments he repeated the process in 100 animals. In all
instances, the disease being investigated reoccurred.
It was pointed out in this chapter that when healthy teeth
extracted for orthodontic purposes or impacted wisdom teeth
were implanted, nothing harmful happened to the rabbits.
Implanted sterile coins, glass and other items produced
no harm to the animals. These tests were carried out 100 times
to rule out possible error.
The most startling study was one in which an infected tooth
has removed from a rabbit which had dies of a patient’s illness.
In this case, the tooth was washed and pumiced and then placed
in boiling water for one hour.
This tooth, when imbedded in another rabbit, resulted in the
rabbit’s dying in 22 days.
Even more amazing was an even more stringent investigation.
Teeth which had been implanted in rabbits several times, causing
illness and death, were subjected to hospital autoclave
temperatures and pressures of 30 pounds and 60 pounds for one
hour. An additional test was carried out at 300 pounds pressure
for 2 hours. Still, when those teeth were imbedded in rabbits,
the animals lost weight, developed blood changes and died - not
so rapidly, but in 35 days.
Studies were undertaken to determine if the deaths were occurring
because of infection from bacteria. In these studies, root filled
teeth were crushed and washed, and the washings were passed through a Berkefeld filter - a method which removes all bacteria. The remaining solution was then subjected to culturing to prove all bacteria had been successfully remvoved from the solution.
When this solution was inoculated into rabbits, it caused them
to decline; their ionic calcium was lowered, loss of weight took
places, and death occurred in a few weeks.
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