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So, CRP doesn't cause heart disease. I never thought it did.

Much has been made this week about some new studies showing that C-reactive protein, a compound that signals systemic inflammation, does not cause heart disease. See this description of the research from CNN (Study suggests C-reactive protein does...

The Definitive Guide to Low Level Aerobic Activity

Maybe you?ve found yourself feeling self-conscious on evening walks while five people pass you (perhaps twice) in their best running forms. Perhaps you spent the day at the lake canoeing or hiking around the beach and later felt guilty for not hav...

Are Your Vitamins Poisoning You?

Here is a new article from Ori Hofmekler of "Warrior Diet" and "The Anti-Estrogenic Diet" fame. ...

Blue Bunny Healthsmart No Sugar Added Ice Cream Bar

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Bars products have gotten mixed reviews here on Iateapie.net. The Blue Bunny Orange Dream Bar got the 5 kiss seal of approval, while the Sweet Freedom Strawberry Lites Ice Cream Bar only got three stars. When...

[Forum] Starting My Weight Loss Journey

Forum Post: I've heard that it's much easier to start a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine if you have people to support you - this is my way of doing that. I started Monday (yes, very new), and I did an excercise...

13 Big Fat Dieting Myths

SXC: Lusi Wouldn't you agree the diet industry is saturated with unhealthy weight loss misconceptions? This has helped lead to an explosion of behaviors, which do little to encourage good health and well-being in the long run. I hate the fact that...

[Forum] Weight Loss Plateau Following Gastric Bypass

Forum Post: Since having my gastric bypass I've lost 100 pounds, but now I seem to be hitting a wall. I'm maintaining my weight loss, but I need to lose another 60 pounds. How can I get the scales to move again?...

July 2nd

*Morning Session* *Warm-up* *Hip Mobility* Forward & backwards step-overs Sideways over-unders *Shoulder Mobility* Band pull-aparts...

The Power of Positive Thinking

Are you realizing the full potential of your mind? Now, before you recoil in horror from the New Agey guru-lingo that question probably sounded like, bear with me a minute. I was recently thumbing through one of my favorite books, Dr. Bruce Lipton...

Snatch Program - Week 2 Day 3

Just did 80 easy snatches with the 24kg, switching hands every 7 reps.

Is Stress Killing You?

Stress is stealing from you by undermining your health, vitality and well-being. Eighty % of illness and disease is stress related. Two-thirds of all visits to physicians stem from stress. Stress is at the root of problems from anxiety to alcoholism, headaches to hypertension, and irritability to insomnia.

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Elderly Drivers: Stop or Go?

Without so much as a tap on the brakes, my aunt whizzed through another stop sign.

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The Right Stethoscope For Your Needs!

Just about all health care providers have need of stethoscopes. Whether you're a nurse, respiratory therapist or a medical doctor, the need to auscultate the chest, lungs and heart is a necessary and important part of your work. In deciding from the many stethoscopes to choose from it's important to keep in mind what you'll be using your stethoscope for. For general purpose listening, stethoscopes are excellent tools and come at a very good price. Cardiologist may like to choose from stethoscopes that can record sounds that can later be played back on their computer.

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Exercising With Kids, Tips For Busy Parents

For parents it can be difficult to find time to workout because of the full plates that they try to juggle. But, regardless of what age your children are, there's a way to find time to workout (often even with your kids)! Here are some age-based tips

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WARNING: Eating May Be Hazardous to Your Health

How can we change our eating habits and solve the obesity problem in our country?

Herbal First Aid For The Home

For a safe and effective way of handling minor everyday healing problems, there are solutions that can save you hundreds of dollars in doctors bills and give you a choice of inexpensive alternatives that are gentle enough even for children.

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Emu Oil Heals.

Healing burn wounds is a painful process and poses many difficulties for the recovery of a burned patient. Inflammation, lack of moisture, and wound sensitivity are often cited as impediments to daily activities and therapy. Current emollients vary in their ability to penetrate the skin and decrease sensitivity and associated pain. Adequate lubrication aids the healing process by providing moisture in areas where sebaceous glands are depleted or currently dysfunctional.

6 Advantages of Free Weights Over Exercise Machines

Meet Sarah. About a year ago, Sarah saw an infomercial about a "multi-unit" workout machine. The announcer called it a "revolutionary" piece of equipment, claiming that people would see results in "just 2-4 weeks". It exercised all major body parts and the female model shown using the machine said it "was safer and more effective than free weights."

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Acne DOs and DON'Ts

Every little thing counts when it comes to fighting acne and keeping it under control. After all, zits are not that big themselves, they just bug us in a big way. We don't always realize that seemingly insignificant things can help us look better (or worse, depending on what they are), while intentionally following myths, we do more harm than good to the skin.

Five Healthy, Easy Party Appetizers

There are a few ingredients within these appetizers that contain fat. However, we've chosen the healthier fats like olive oil. Olive oil is better for you than butter because it is mostly unsaturated fat.

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West Nile Virus

West Nile virus is a strain of encephalitis similar to Saint Louis encephalitis, which reached epidemic proportions in the 1950's and 60's. West Nile virus, like encephalitis, is transmitted by mosquitos. There are several species of mosquitos that have been identified as vectors for West Nile, and more species are constantly being identified. One of the most common species, Culex pipiens or house mosquito, is a carrier as is the Tiger mosquito. These two species are common in and around residential areas which makes the disease that much more dangerous.

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February 2008 Monthly Archive