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Weight-loss tips: 25 ways to lose weight, keep it off

More than half of Americans say they want to lose weight, according to a recent survey of 1,057 adults conducted for the International Food Information Council Foundation. Almost all say they are trying to improve at least one aspect of their eating habits, and nearly nine in 10 are trying to eat more fruits and veggies, the survey showed. But many of these kinds of changes are easier said than done. Here are 25 tips for losing weight from registered dietitians Dawn Jackson Blatner, Elizabeth Ward, Bonnie Taub-Dix and Keith Ayoob: 1. Set a realistic weight-loss goals.  One-half a pound to 2 pounds a week is about right. 2. Keep track of what you consume.  Dieters who keep track of everything they eat lose twice as much weight as those who don't, research shows. 3. Motivate yourself.  Get a pair of jeans or pants that are too tight and hang them in the kitchen instead of the closet to keep yourself inspired. 4. Enlist the help of family and friends.  Di...

Five diets to help you keep that New Year's resolution

IF you prefer dieting to exercising away unwanted pounds, you are not short of options. But which of the varied approaches is the one for you? Sun nutritionist Amanda Ursell says: “Here is a selection of five of the best different ways to approach slimming in 2013. There is something for everyone.” INTERMITTENT FASTING: The Fast Diet This approach to weight loss hit the nation when a Horizon programme was aired back in August with the presenter Michael Mosley. He shed almost a stone in five weeks by eating normally for five days out of seven, and then eating just 600 calories a day for the remaining two. As well as losing weight, Mosley’s cholesterol levels went down and his blood glucose levels improved. Now he’s written a book on the subject with journalist Mimi Spencer called The Fast Diet. Due out in February, it can be pre-ordered on Amazon for £5.99 and is published by Simon & Schuster. Mosley says there is evidence that eating well, but not much, also he...

Tips On Workout For Weight Loss

If you want to lose weight with the help of work out, then you can choose among different types of workout like strength training, Pilates, yoga and cardio and note as which one will help you to lose fat fast. Most of the people think that the king to burn fat is cardio. Best Workout for Weight Loss Interval Style Workouts You can go for Interval style workouts in which one has to do high intensity workouts followed by an active recovery exercise by stretching your body which is the best way to burn fat. This alternate process will help you to increase the metabolic rate and you will lose fat even after doing your workouts also. You can increase the heart rate while doing Cardio as it will burn extra calories when you will bring your heart rate and muscle activity to normal and this will also metabolize the lactic acid that is being produced in the fat burning process.But before this you must keep in mind some important things that will help you to get the right ...

Soothing Foods For Unstable Stomachs

We all eat poorly from time to time.  Binging on pizza, cheese, alcohol, dairy, and red meat can cause a feeling of instablilty in the stomach.  Bloating, gas, constipation are all signs that you need to give your stomach a break.  Here are some helpful food choices when battling with a stomach ache: It is recommended you stick with “bland foods” when recovering from stomach problems.  Bland foods include bananas, chicken, rice, and soup.  Toast or crackers is a good option too because of their ability to absorb unwanted stomach acid and provide a better environment in the stomach.  Soda such as 7-up or ginger ale also have a positive effect on stomach pH levels as they tend to neutralize acids.   Also, eat these foods slowly and portion them out.  Instead of eating three big meals during the day, divide the meals into five smaller meals. For more health and wellnes tips, visit your trusted chiropractor in Mission Viejo, CA.

Causes of Acne | Symptoms of Acne | Prevention of Acne | Medicine, Medication and Drugs for Acne

Acne results when the oil glands that remain under the hair follicles become overactive. Sin cells can connects all the skin pores causing white heads and with pigmentation blackheads. A acne is an oil gland that is infected with bacteria, which results in the inflammation of the area along with formation of pus. Acne is a common skin disease associated with scaly red skin, blackheads and whiteheads, pinheads, pimples, large papules and possibly scarring. It occurs when the hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne appears mostly on faces, neck, back and shoulders. Acne occurs during adolescence and continues into childhood. Mostly acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear or at the very least decrease after one reaches one's early twenties. But removal of acne(pimple) and scars needs medical treatment. Acnes heal slowly, and when one begins to resolve, others seem to crop up. They may cause emotional distress and lead to scarring of the...

Home remedies to cure dark circles how

The skin around the eyes is very delicate and thinner than most other areas of the face. It has no oil glands and has a fine texture. This area requires special care and reflects neglect, abuse,  aging , stress, internal health and lifestyle very easily. In fact, dark circles around the eyes can also develop due to hereditary factors, lack of sleep, illness,  stress  and nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, along with external treatment, it is advisable to take these aspects into consideration in order to establish the cause and bring about the necessary changes. Dark circles can develop at an early age, like adolescence and early 20s, although it is more common in older people. This is due to the causes discussed above. The way to prevent dark circles is to have a nutritious and balanced diet, including fresh fruits, salads, yogurt and sprouts in your daily diet, along with unprocessed cereals, skimmed milk, cottage cheese (paneer), lentils and beans. Daily exercise, alo...