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Please Pass Me the Salt, Pepper &  Statin Shakers!

Please Pass Me the Salt, Pepper & Statin Shakers!

Consciously and unconsciously people are binging on junk food high in Tran’s fat and sodium leading to CVD so the answer could be to sprinkle statin powder on the fries and burgers. 

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Alcohol Consumption & Aging – New Developments

Alcohol Consumption & Aging – New Developments

Recently, the National Institute of Health - Senior Health issued a warning for older adults on the health risks of alcohol consumption. The body reacts differently to alcohol as it ages, and because alcohol consumption can have undesirable consequences on the health of the elderly hence they must reduce their consumption with age. The health benefits of moderate* alcohol consumption have been controversial but what is a well known fact is that heavy drinking puts one at high risk for several chronic diseases. 

Tags: Alcohol Abuse, Alzheimers & Nutrition, Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Health Hazards, Healthy Lifestyle, Seniors Health

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Are Time Bound Weight loss Strategies Practiced By Dietitians Ethical?

Are Time Bound Weight loss Strategies Practiced By Dietitians Ethical?

Weight loss clinics have now become a result oriented industry. Time bound weight loss strategies are practiced to attain quick benefits. Are the strategies practical, scientific and ethical? 

Tags: Diet, Dietitians, Eat Healthy, General health, Global Dietetics Forum, Health Hazards, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Obesity / Weight Loss

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Organic Foods -  Are BENEFITS Hyped or Inadequate!

Organic Foods - Are BENEFITS Hyped or Inadequate!

Organic foods have become increasingly popular. But several facts about them as availability, cost, health benefits, labels and contribution to environment remain unanswered. The present article dwells on these issues. 

Tags: Cancer, Cancer Diet & Nutrition, Children's Health, Eat Healthy, Health Hazards, Healthy Foods, Nutrition, Nutritional Myths, Oral Cancer

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Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease - Upper GI Disorders

Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease - Upper GI Disorders

Inflammation and, infection of the stomach lining sometimes leading to ulceration due to H.pylori, abuse of Alcohol or NSAIDS, 

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Calcium Supplementation Linked to Increased Risk For Myocardial Infarction
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Types of Detox Diets, How They Work, NutritionVista's recommendations

Types of Detox Diets, How They Work, NutritionVista's recommendations

Many natural health proponents and alternative medicine experts believe that toxic build up in the body should be periodically flushed out to attain good health. 

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The Hazards and Precautions of Detox Diets

The Hazards and Precautions of Detox Diets

As a rule detox diets are very low in calories and very high on laxatives and diuretics. If not planned and implemented carefully, they can be rather hazardous. 

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Detox Diets - To Detox Or Not - That Is The Question!

Detox Diets - To Detox Or Not - That Is The Question!

Detox (de-addiction) is a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, but generically it also refers to dietary plans to rid the toxins, accumulated in the body, which otherwise might exert a negative effect. This approach is propagated by the alternative medicine system to attain optimal health but lacks factual evidence. 

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Sodium An Essential Nutrient - Is A Low Salt / Sodium Diet Better For Health?

Sodium An Essential Nutrient - Is A Low Salt / Sodium Diet Better For Health?

The importance of sodium - learn more about recommended guidelines and the need for a low sodium diet. All foods contain sodium in varying degrees. It can be inherently present in trace amounts, or added in as a flavoring or a preservative. Let's look at where all this hidden salt /sodium in foods is coming from? 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Children's Health, Diet, Eat Healthy, Health Hazards, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Obesity / Weight Loss, Renal Diseases, Screening, Sodium, Sports Health

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