Annemarie Colbin, in her book “Food and Healing”, makes the interesting point that diets themselves, even healing diets, are not a cure per se. They do often work, but their route to health is actually a product of supporting the body’s own healing processes.

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The NY Times has a great feature about the reality of exercise for weight loss. The information comes from Ralph La Forge (Duke University Medical Center) who “compiled a detailed analysis of the various factors that influence the effect of exercise on weight loss”.

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I’ve been tagged for a meme. Now, before you worry that I should get my shots updated, let me explain that a meme is simply something that all the cool kids are doing, and being “tagged” for it means that I’ve been asked to join in. Sort of like, “If all your friends were jumping off a bridge, would you jump, too?” (In a word, Mom, yes.)

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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are both eating disorders. Anorexia involves people who intentionally starve themselves when they are already underweight. Individuals with anorexia have a body weight that is 15 percent or more below recommended levels (as determined by a standard height-weight table). People suffering from this disorder have an intense fear of becoming fat, even when they are extremely underweight, and are usually unable to perceive their physical appearance accurately. Many females with anorexia stop having their menstrual cycle (period) for several months, a condition called amenorrhea.

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So you’re exercising more and getting into the gym, among other things…but are you getting the most out of your workouts? Good food choices and the correct timing of meals may enhance performance. Here are some useful simple sports nutrition guidelines to help you gain that competitive edge. (more…)

There is not another subject on the planet more confusing than weight loss. There are literally thousands and thousands of books written on the topic and each one disagrees with the next. But, there is a secret to permanent weight loss and it is simple.

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Everybody is different. What works for your friend might not work for you, or might work better for you. Therefore, these suggestions for shopping for weight loss are presented as helps, and I hope you will find something of use to you. With just a little thought and creativity, you should be able to come up with several more tips yourself.

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Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. If performed properly, it is also one of the safest procedures.

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During the past thirty years, there has been a steadily growing body of scientific evidence showing that vitamins and minerals play a much more important role in our overall health than previously acknowledged.

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The most important part of being a normal weight isn’t looking a certain way - it’s feeling good and staying healthy. Having too much body fat can be harmful to the body in many ways.

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