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7 Fat Burning Foods

Weight loss can be achieved multiple different ways but the easiest method is to change and modify your diet. One can lose weight with exercise or starvation techniques but one cannot be truly healthy without fueling your body properly. You can stop worrying about your waistline when you add these seven amazing fat burning foods to your daily diet. These foods in conjunction with an overall healthy diet and exercise programme will yield the greatest results. A healthy diet will also reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Fat Burning Food #1: Cayenne Pepper

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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A Study Finds the Missing Link to Lose Weight

Americans now spend between $33 and $55 billion annually on weight loss products and services. (1) The high dollar items include medical procedures, pharmaceuticals and weight loss centers. It is now estimated that 45 million Americans enroll in a weight loss program at weight loss center or a gym. (2) However; it has been quoted that 70 percent or more do not enroll in programs and try to lose weight on their own.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Hidden Exercise Hazards Exposed: Are you at Risk?

The Centers for Disease Control now states that 1 in 5 emergency room visits are the result of participation in sports and exercise programs. The staggering 4 million annual emergency room visits have not only been deemed hazardous to your health, but also to your checkbook. The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that the public spends more than $49 Billion dollars annually on preventable injuries to children alone.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Is Healthcare the Next Big Movement?

On January 16th we commemorate one of this country’s greatest icons Martin Luther King, Jr. King states that his true contribution wasn’t a messiah of civil rights, but as an organizer of people and causes. Many believe in the “great man” concept of leadership, but in reality change comes from the mobilization and action of citizens. "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." -MLK

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Brain Damage

Cholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world. New health warnings have been added to the statin group such as muscle pain, memory loss and diabetes. These damaging side effects have been known long-term but pharmaceutical companies and healthcare officials have simply turned their backs and ignored this growing conce in the past.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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12 Going On 21: Estrogen & Disease

Birth control pills (BCP’s) have been cited by Doctors to protect against breast cancer, heart disease and depression. Hundreds of millions of women worldwide have taken the pill since the 1960’s believing that they were “safe and effective”. What was once thought to be protective for one’s health has now been found to be disastrous and produces an onslaught of new, more severe health conditions. Birth control pills are very effective at contraception, but also very effective at producing disease in the body. The following health conditions are linked to the use of BCP’s:

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Don’t Stroke, Consume This!

The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) study followed 10,000 individuals that were at risk for developing strokes. The participants found that increased levels of vitamin E significantly lowered their risk over the four year study. Cardiovascular disease is a leading disease killer for men but especially females.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Food Sensitivities: Not Too Hard to Swallow

True food allergies are relatively rare, but food sensitivities are now at record levels. Our poisoned and tainted commercialized food supply has been described as “Franken foods” and has contributed to a new generation of health conditions and disease. The new science experiment foods in our grocery stores now contribute to fibromyalgia, heart disease, diabetes, pain, arthritis, weight gain, asthma, thyroid dysfunction and colon conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. Franken Foods Produce Inflammation

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Could Malaria Become Untreatable?

A recent study in the prestigious medical jou al The Lancet found emerging strains of medication-resistant malaria. Resistant strains of malaria are now surfacing in some of the highest risk populations around the world. The over-reliance and over-treatment with prescription medication is forcing the malaria causing parasite to adapt and mutate. Researchers now state that the global efforts to eradicate malaria are now seriously compromised. In 2009 the researchers first noted possible mutations in the parasites. Malaria parasites are most commonly spread by mosquitoes.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Tuberculosis, Pneumonia and HIV Linked

Scientists say that the initial clinical trials for a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine are now scheduled for completion in South Africa by early next year. Dr. Hassan Mohomed said the results will help scientists understand the world epidemic and develop key strategies that will reduce and eliminate the devastating effects of TB.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Die-ting Tips Gone Wrong

Let's learn to take the die out of dieting. Diet and nutritional advice is one of the most common questions that we see in clinical practice. It is apparent that people get continuously misled when it comes to advice to lose weight, restore health and prevent disease. The usual culprit of the misinformation is the media, internet, health professionals and most commonly, your neighbor.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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8 Health Tips to Live to 100

One of the largest determining factors in aging is not your genes, but the quality of your lifestyle. A recent study in the British Medical Jou al demonstrated that you can cut your risk of having a stroke in half by doing four things: Engage in exercise and physical activity, eat five daily servings of fruit and vegetables, avoid cigarettes and limit excessive amounts of alcohol.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget

We all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”. People believe that this natural process causes the deterioration in your health and your looks. How can you beat the clock and look great without needles, surgery or spending a lot of money? You have a lot of enemies that wreak havoc on your skin and your health.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Crack Stress Before It Cracks You

Studies confirm that stress not only contributes to weight gain, but also inhibits weight loss. Stress causes a cyclical process of overeating that produces imbalances and spikes in cortisol and insulin. These hormones contribute to fat being stored around the abdomen and hips that produce inflammation, diabetes and heart disease.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Aspirin a Day?

Healthcare advice is commonly confusing and depending on the source is usually a ploy to sell you a product that you may or may not need. Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter medications and has been extensively argued for its benefits versus risks. Recent aspirin research will prove this and the consumer will have to sort it out for themselves once again.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Hormones & Weight Loss For Men

A new study finds that as men age they are likely to experience hormone related conditions similar to females going through menopause. The hormone imbalance is linked to unwanted weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. In the study, hormone-deficient men that were given testosterone experienced long-term sustainable weight loss.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

5 Food Label Follies

The food label can be a useful tool in determining the nutritional value and overall safety of a food choice. However, it is very common for an individual to not fully understand the food label and miss the most important components. Don’t be fooled any longer! Folly #1 Nutrition Facts

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Reverse Diabetic Toxicity

Diabetes is commonly a condition of toxicity. Proper education of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial in not only the prevention, but also the reversal of diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed naturally. Management will reduce the associated healthcare costs and promote longevity. Chiropractic, exercise and nutrition have been shown to reduce the amounts of insulin required for our bodies. Exercise and its Effects on Blood Glucose

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

One in Six Cancers Caused by Infection

Data emerging from the Lancet Infectious Disease reveal that infections account for one in six cancers worldwide. The incidence for 27 different cancers in 184 countries was found to be caused by four main types of infections. It is now estimated that 1.9 million cases of cancer per year can be effectively treated but most importantly prevented through lifestyle modification.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Is That a Sex Hormone Mustache?

Everything that you know about the safety of the beef and dairy industry has been spoon fed to you through a series of deceptive marketing lies. The dangerous, disease causing chemicals found in meat and dairy have put you and your family in a modern day science experiment. To best understand the problem, we need to look at the processes that the industry utilizes to boost production and profits. Agent Orange Milk

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Infertility: When You’re Not Expecting

A new French study finds that men who are overweight or obese to have a greater risk of infertility. Overweight and obese men were found to have a low sperm count and more likely to have weaker sperm. The findings of the new study will help explain why infertility trends closely resemble the global obesity epidemic.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget!

We all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”. People believe that this natural process causes the deterioration in your health and your looks.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Are Cell Phones Damaging Brains?

A new study in the United Kingdom found that 66 percent of cell phone users have developed a technologically advanced medical condition called Nomophobia. (1) Nomophobia is an intense fear of losing or becoming disconnected from being able to use one’s cell phone. Unfortunately this cultural trend is real and an example of how ridiculous the system has become.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

250 Million Poisoned and Lied To

The European Cancer Research Center has called for an urgent review of aspartame and of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) stance that Aspartame is not a carcinogen. The FDA does report however that 75 percent of the adverse reactions caused by food additives is caused by Aspartame. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly called NutraSweet or Equal.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

5 Essentials to Lose Weight

Essential No. 1: Maximized Mind Harvard University—A recent study investigated the power of one's mindset in losing weight. The findings of the study shocked psychologists stating that "weight loss is not only possible but probable." Ellen Langer said "If you can put the mind in a healthy place, you can have dramatic physiological consequences". In other words, a critical component to losing weight is your mindset. Mental / Emotional Stress and Cortisol

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Jeremy Lin: A True Underdog Story

A new, unexpected hero in the NBA has redefined the term superstar. Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks has become an intercultural and intercontinental sensation nearly ove ight. He is a powerful testimony that the combination of passion, unrelenting work ethic and an incredible level of perseverance allows one to reach their true calling in life.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Whitney, Michael, Heath, Who’s Next?

The shocking death of the pop star Whitney Houston brings prescription drug use and abuse into the spotlight once again. The deadly combination of Lorazepam, Diazepam, Xanax, and sleeping medications killed Houston in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton. Clearly this is not an isolated event and is growing far too common in the life of celebrities but also in everyday people as well. You hear about the tragedies happening in the spotlight, but forget about the prescription drug abuse that is happening in our local communities and in our hospitals.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Cholesterol: Stuffing Bank Accounts vs. Arteries

Cholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor are the #1 prescribed class of prescription medication in the United States. Over 215 million prescriptions add $26 billion to drug company coffers annually. A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that 25% of Americans aged 45 and older takes statins. (1)

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Processed Meat Linked to Patrick Swayze’s Deadly Condition

British Jou al of Cancer—A new link found in eating processed meats and the formation of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers. The study confirms that eating processed meats daily increases the risk of developing pancreatic cancer up to 38 percent. The data was gathered from 11 clinical trials and over 6,000 pancreatic cancer patients and concluded that this deadly condition can be caused by what is in your refrigerator. [1]

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Preventing Cholera Outbreaks

Cholera is a sudden, acute diarrheal illness cause by infection within the lower digestive tract. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 3-5 million cases that claim the lives of over 100,000 people annually. Cholera is often mild or with very minimal symptoms with a small percentage being severe. Approximately 5 percent of people infected with cholera will have severe diarrhea, vomiting and cramping of the legs.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Antibiotics in Your Meat

The Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans. Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs. Farming groups, drug makers, members of Congress and aggressive lobbyists have allowed past judgments and orders to remain idle and untouched for more than three decades. It has been argued that the drugs are needed for animals to be healthy in such barbaric and inhumane living conditions.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Killer Red Meats

A two decade Harvard study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine involving 121,342 men and women strongly suggests that red meat consumption will increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease. There were 23,926 total deaths in the group with 5,910 from cardiovascular disease and 9,464 from cancer. It was found that people who ate large quantities of red meat were less active, had higher body mass indexes and were more likely to smoke. The study stated that with every three ounces of red meat consumed the overall risk of dying increased 12 percent.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Our Food System Is A Public Health Disaster

It is now estimated that more than 1.3 billion people are overweight or obese. This growing problem causes heart disease, diabetes, cancer and contributes to most health conditions around the world. Experts once thought it was genetics but now the number one culprit is the global food system. The United Nations (UN) warned that this disease producing system is making people sick in both rich and poor countries.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

High Blood Pressure: A Symptom Versus Disease

High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder and will put additional stress on the body, the organs and the arteries. High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension will increase the risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and damage to the eyes.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

America’s Drug of Choice: You're Probably Already on It!

It has been found that teenagers who drink soda have more mental health conditions according to a new study. The study published in the American Jou al of Public Health surveyed 5,547 10th graders about their soda drinking habits, the results were mind popping. There was a radical increase in mental health indicators such as anxiousness, dizziness, hopelessness, panic, sadness, sleeplessness, tension and unhappiness with themselves.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Big Pharma: Missionary or Mercenary?

In recent months Merck & Co. pleaded guilty to criminal misdemeanor charges in the illegal marketing of the painkiller Vioxx. Vioxx has already been ordered to pay $4.85 billion to settle more than 50,000 heart attacks, strokes and deaths and another $1.9 billion for legal costs. The most recent criminal charges forced them to pay an additional $950 million. In 2010, Merck & Co. reported $45.91 billion dollars in sales and revenue. (1)

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Sugar: Poison in Your Bloodstream

Type 2 Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. The purpose of this column is to become a proactive health consumer. Proactive health consumers become well educated about common conditions that we face throughout life. I often hear patients say, “I’m not diabetic—I have low blood sugar”. Here is the link. The Cause of Hypoglycemia

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

5 Lessons to Live, Lead, & Communicate

Martin Luther King, Jr. left us a legacy. He not only taught us through what he said, but also what he did. He is an example of a leader with exceptional character; his words were backed by significant action. He taught us how to live intentionally and make our words mean something. If you truly believe that the health of your community, state and nation is being suppressed, we must speak up in the face of the injustice.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Cory CouillardRecently published1 topic

Have We Missed the Point of the Paula Deen Debate?

Paula Deen has become more publicized despite the possible harm that her foods may have caused to millions of people. Many people are talking about the hamburger donuts, the fact that she withheld information about her diabetes and even that she receives money from pharmaceutical companies. Are we not missing the point?

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Tebowing to Lose Weight

Weight loss goals commonly coincide with vacation plans, reunions and weddings. In order to address the added pounds, there is a very critical component to success that is commonly overlooked. If you start a weight loss program and begin to fall off track, it’s usually not your bulging belly or your expanding upper thighs that get in the way—it’s your brain.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Gluten: A Cereal Killer

Gluten and gluten-free diets have become more popular among people and now experts as well. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and is added to many processed foods. (1) It is a common contributing factor to weight gain, toxicity, inflammation and allergic reactions. Gluten-free products are now considered big business with sales reaching nearly $4 billion annually. Gluten-free diets became popular with individuals with celiac disease but soon found to provide a wide spectrum of health benefits for most people. Pharmaceutical Paradise

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Health Education

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Planning to be healthy in 2012

The New Year is almost here and we need to prepare for success. A Healthy 2012, A Healthy You. The most painful and depression causing life management mistake that you can make is what we call “memory management”. Memory management is simply trying to remember everything you have to do in your life. It is often a losing strategy. There are two absolutely necessary tools we use to show you how to best lay out your path in order to be successful.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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Glutathione: Heart Disease and Cancer Destroyed

The most important molecule to stay healthy, prevent aging, cancer, heart disease and nearly every condition known to man has been found. Over 100,000 medical articles confirm that glutathione is the most important antioxidant, detoxifier and immune system builder. Despite the amount of information available, glutathione is not widely known and many doctors do not know how to address this epidemic deficiency.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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