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The Top 5 Healthiest Fat-Burning Foods
If you want to lose body fat faster, try incorporating these 5 healthy super-foods into your diet & regular meal plans.
1. Grass-fed beef or bison (NOT your typical grocery store beef!) - I know most people think that red meat is unhealthy for you, but that’s because they don’t understand how the health of the animal affects how healthy the meat is for consumption. Keep this in...
Start the Day Right – Don’t Skip Breakfast
Studies show that children who eat breakfast do better in school. It doesn’t take much further thought to realize adults will feel better and perform better at work as well. Whether you work at home, on the farm, at the office, at school, or on the road, it is not a good idea to skip breakfast. Eating a good breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day.
When you skip breakfast, you are likely...
Choosing the Right Contact Lenses for the Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can prove to be a major hindrance if you want to use contact lenses. Dry eyes can become even drier on using contact lenses. This could result in itching, redness in eyes and even various eye infections. But nevertheless, you can still use contact lenses for dry eyes provided you choose the right lens. So how do you do that? Keep the following tips in mind when choosing contact lenses for...
Indigestion (Dyspepsia, Upset Stomach)
What is dyspepsia (indigestion)?
Dyspepsia is one of the most common ailments of the bowel (intestines), affecting an estimated 20% of persons in the United States. Perhaps only 10% of those affected actually seek medical attention for their dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is not a particularly good term for the ailment since it implies that there is “dyspepsia” or abnormal digestion of food, and...
Tomato Juice
Nothing tastes better then homemade tomato juice. It is a wonderful alternative to store bought juice, and you’ll be surprised at how great it tastes!
Preparing Your Tomatoes for Juicing
Blanching Before Peeling : One to two at a time, put the tomatoes into a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water. Bring quickly back to a boil, and boil only for 10 seconds. Remove at once with a slotted spoon...
Global Warming
Earth has warmed steadily during the past century with dramatic increases in the last two decades. Earth is now warmer than it has been in the last 1000 years. One reason for this temperature increase is that human activity has resulted in more greenhouse gases that trap energy and heat in the lower atmosphere. Warmer atmospheric temperatures enable an increase in the most abundant greenhouse gas,...
Down Syndrome
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome (DS), also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically. It affects about 1 in every 800 babies.
The physical features and medical problems associated with Down syndrome can vary widely from child to child. While some kids with DS need a lot of medical attention, others...