Category: Research (Page 60 of 93)

      Try a Low Acid Diet to Combat Heartburn

      November 10, 2011 /

      Heartburn plagues millions and over-eating during the holidays can cause flare ups.

      A low acid diet has shown to be effective in mitigating the symptoms.

      In the study, 12 men and 8 women with reflux symptoms who hadn’t responded to medication were put on a low-acid diet for two weeks, eliminating all foods and beverages with a pH lower than 5. The lower the pH, the higher the acidity; highly acidic foods and beverages include diet sodas (2.9 to 3.7), strawberries (3.5) and barbecue sauce (3.7). According to the study, 19 out of 20 patients improved on the low-acid diet, and 3 became completely asymptomatic.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      How Much Water Do You Really Need?

      November 10, 2011 /

      Water is crucial to good health but how much do our bodies need?
      And what constitutes as water?
      Fruits and vegetables contain water and can be counted in daily intake.

      Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and every system depends on water. So water is important for healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as controlling body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.

      “It’s definitely essential,” says Jim White, registered dietitian and personal trainer in Virginia Beach, Va., and American Dietetic Association spokesman.

      “What we’re finding is so many people are deficient,” he notes. “We’re seeing a huge decrease in athletic performance and fatigue that’s caused by the lack of hydration.”

      You can stay fully hydrated throughout the day by drinking water and other fluids, as well as eating foods that are hydrating.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      An Effective Drug for Effortless Weight loss?

      November 10, 2011 /

      A weight loss pill which generates results in without any effort is a dream come true, for many.

      Although the trials have been successful in monkeys it still needs to be tested on humans.
      The researchers, headed by the husband and wife team Wadih Arap and Renata Pasqualini, have been working on the project for years. In 2004 the research team proved the drug could bring substantial weight loss in mice. Now, after the highly successful results in monkeys, they have applied for FDA approval to begin trials in people, possibly within a year.

      The “couch potato” weight loss pill could be on the way.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      A Pricey Gym Membership Isn’t the Answer to Weight Loss

      November 10, 2011 /

      You don’t need to hit the gym to lose weight.

      Making activities fun and convenient means that you are also, more likely to stick with a regime.

      Committing time, travel and money to a work out can prohibit how often you will actually exercise.

      But allocating a few minutes, consistently, to at-home exercise can yield real results.

      Don’t be blinded by the illusion that the only way you can lose weight is if you hit the gym – people are losing weight and staying in shape every day by using the tools they have at home and investing a little money (far less than they would invest in a gym membership!) to buy a few key fitness tools. Follow these tips and clean up your eating habits and you’ll be shedding the pounds in no time.

      Nutrition, Research, Resources, Wellness

      Be Aware of Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms

      November 10, 2011 /

      Stroke and heart attack symptoms can be similar and both conditions require immediate action.

      In a heart attack, the longer the heart stops pumping blood, the faster your internal organs begin to die. During a stroke, the longer your brain is deprived of oxygen-rich blood, the more brain cells are damaged beyond repair. The bottom line is, whether it’s a stroke or a heart attack, the longer it takes to get medical assistance, the greater the chance of permanent damage or death.

      Timing is critical for both events, and any initial symptoms need to be reported immediately!

      Unfortunately both conditions can strike without warning, meaning strokes and heart attacks happen with virtually no symptoms at all. So it’s important to learn how to recognize even the most unlikely cues.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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