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What to know about Pilates Therapy?

Both physical therapy and Pilates are great options for body strengthening. They work well together and can stand on their merits. Combining Pilates therapy with regular Pilates work in a rehabilitation setting can provide a powerful combination to improve your body's appearance and speed up your healing process. This combination is your best chance to be healthier and fitter. First, let's learn a bit about Pilates and physical therapy to fully appreciate the benefits of this dynamic duo. In the…
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Why to cheat my Diet ?

Let's take a moment to review the different aspects of this diet plan. Is cheating possible in a diet? I would have answered "no" if you asked me this question a while back. Some people discovered this fact by accident. They tried cheating for a week during their diet and noticed that they sped up their metabolism which led to them losing more weight than when following the diet to its letter. They didn't lose anything while they was following…
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What are Sports Supplements good for?

Sports supplements are products used by athletes to improve their performance. These supplements are available on the market as energy bars, sports drinks, and energy gels. These products include amino acids, vitamins and herbal extracts, minerals, and plant extracts. Supplements may also contain fiber such as psyllium and guar gum, enzymes, and other hormone-mimicking compounds. Since time immemorial, these ergogenic products were used by athletes. The ancient Greeks used mushrooms as a way to improve their athletic skills. Today's sport…
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What are facts about Breast Cancer?

Did you know that 3 out 4 women are either diagnosed with breast cancer, or have a family member with this disease? The U.S. estimates that about 12% of women are affected by breast cancer. This deadly disease can affect both men and women, with women suffering at the highest rate. It is more common in the U.S. women, but it has been increasing in Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Middle East over the past decade. Imagine that by 2020,…
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What are Prebiotics and Probiotics good for?

Recent studies have produced a lot of evidence, some fully substantiated, others not. I also read press releases from July 2011 about some of the most prominent names in the food industry, such as Nestle, which stated that they are entering the medical food industry with a focus upon prebiotic supplements. There's smoke where there's fire! It's not surprising, considering the boom in probiotics supplements markets. No matter how many claims are confirmed or not, it is certain that there…
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How to control my Cholesterol?

High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. This is a well-known fact. What most people don't know is that low or normal cholesterol can also lead to heart disease. As the old saying goes, too much cholesterol is not good. If cholesterol levels are normal and someone decides that they want to lower them further, this person could also be at risk of having a heart attack. A potential heart attack risk patient should have his or her cholesterol levels…
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Why to start a Green Juice Diet?

Juicing is becoming more popular as a treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. To get juice, you only need to know a few basics. All vegetable and fruit juices are good, but green juice has no sugars and is particularly nutritious. Raw green vegetables have healing properties that are undisputed. Celery is a common vegetable that most people don't even consider. It is delicious with unhealthy foods like potato chips. It can lower blood pressure, prevent strokes, and…
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What are Benefits of Eating Fruits?

This raw pineapple ice-cream dessert is great for those who want to eat healthy and still enjoy ice-cream-like desserts. This ice cream is a classic raw recipe that raw foodists have been making for years. Although it isn't made with cream, the texture is similar to ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet. It is quite surprising when you first make it. It's easy to make and is one of the easiest recipes if you want to eat well and have healthy…