Many Americans Are Overweight And Don’t Know It

We have an epidemic in the United States (and Canada also) with many people overweight, some even obese. While this is bad enough, to make matters even worse, we aren’t even aware of it. Roughly 33% of Americans consider their weight to fall somewhere within the healthy range, according to Harris Interactive. Even more alarming is the fact that most Americans (70%) whose BMI’s would characterize them as obese, only consider themselves overweight. Forty percent of morbidly obese individuals consider themselves only overweight. This is extremely problematic because when persons who are obese or overweight don’t recognize and acknowledge it, they tend not to give the issue the attention it deserves, which can turn out to be a deadly mistake.

12 Medical Myths Even Most Doctors Believe

Liberty Sentry: 12 medical myths even most doctors believe
12 medical myths even most doctors believe. (by Dr. Joseph Mercola) - With all the medical misinformation we're currently exposed to on a daily basis, it's disappointing to see CNN waste time and space on yet another entertainment-style ...
Publish Date: 09/20/2010 5:51
http://libertysentry.blogspot.com/2010/09/12-medical-myths-even-most-doctors.html

If You Want to Age Gracefully, Don't Eat This

Dr. Joseph Mercola: If You Want to Age Gracefully, Don't Eat This
Incorporating these simple guidelines will help set you squarely on the path to optimal health and  give you the best shot at living a long, happy life.
Publish Date: 09/21/2010 13:19
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/if-you-want-to-age-gracef_b_700335.html

Drew Carey's Dramatic Weight Loss and Health Gains

Today, Drew Carey is the host of the famed, game show “The Price is Right.”  Many of us, however, remember him from the “The Drew Carey Show,” the popular sitcom that aired between 1995 and 2004.  The show featured, the hilarious and rotund Carey and his pals hanging out in Cleveland, Ohio. It was a humorous show and loved by many. Fast forward six years to 2010. A lot of things have changed. Carey has both a new gig and a new body.

Vitamin D proven far better than vaccines at preventing influenza infections

Vitamin D proven far better than vaccines at preventing influenza ...
(NaturalNews) If scientists discovered something that worked better than vaccines at preventing  influenza, you'd think they would jump all over it, right? After all, isn't the point to protect children and adults from influenza? ...
Publish Date: 09/16/2010 0:00
http://www.naturalnews.com/029760_vitamin_D_influenza.html

Top 10 Foods To Accelerate Weight Loss

When the subject of weight loss is broached, the emphasis is generally on what not to eat. Dieters are sure to receive an earful about which foods should never touch their plate or reach their mouths. While this sort information is indeed helpful, it’s incomplete. It is equally important that dieters understand what foods they do need to consume in order to lose weight. Below, we have listed the top 10 foods that if eaten on a regular basis and in healthful amounts, will help accelerate weight loss. Cut out this article and post in on your fridge. You’ll want to refer back to it until its contents become ingrained in your brain!

The Sticky Truth About Wheat, Dairy, Corn and Soy

Unglued – The Sticky Truth About Wheat, Dairy, Corn and Soy
Whether you now believe that removing Wheat, Dairy, Soy and Corn from your diet is a good idea, or still need convincing, it doesn't hurt to take the “elimination diet” challenge. The real test is to eliminate these suspect foods for at ...
Publish Date: 08/31/2010 15:02
http://www.3dcarehealth.com/2010/08/unglued-the-sticky-truth-about-wheat-dairy-corn-and-soy/

Long Term Weight Loss Is A Problem For Many Americans

According to a study done by the Penn State College of Medicine, many Americans, while they are able to lose weight, have a difficult time maintaining their weight loss. The study, which was published in the International Journal of Obesity, found that only about 16% of individuals who were either overweight or obese were able to lose weight and keep it off.

Jennifer Hudson Sheds Pounds With Weight Watchers But Is The Diet Good For Us Average Folks?

Jennifer Hudson, the academy award winner with the booming, soulful singing voice, is the newest face for the Weight Watchers diet program. For those of you unfamiliar with the program, it involves the use of a Points system, combined with weigh-ins and meetings. Admittedly, Weight Watchers may work for some people in the short-term, but like many “plans” are often not effective for long term, weight loss maintenance.  This is because diet plans that don’t address the mental and emotional aspects of weight problems and overeating, thus they are doomed to fail. Once a person begins to feel the pain or despair, which had driven them to gain weight in the first place, they will begin to overeat once again.

Water May Be Secret Weapon in Weight Loss

Water May Be Secret Weapon in Weight Loss - WebMD
Drinking water before each meal has been shown to help promote weight loss, according to a new study.
Publish Date: 08/23/2010 14:29
http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20100823/water-may-be-a-secret-weapon-in-weight-loss

Mom, Now It’s Your Time! The Kids Are Back To School So Get Moving!

If you are like most moms of school age kids, the summer is always a hectic time, albeit an enjoyable one. While mom is finally able to take a break from those harried mornings, late night homework sessions and last minute projects that are so common during the school year, finding time to focus on one self becomes difficult. That’s because during the summer months, it is necessary to prepare three square meals and countless snacks (if mom stays at home). Entertaining the “troops” is also a mommy duty. Though the first few weeks of the school year tend to be a bit hectic, the rest of the year is actually a great time for moms. They have the opportunity to take a little time for themselves. If the summer months haven’t been kind to the waistline, now is the time for them to refocus, lose weight and get in shape. There are numerous ways that moms can accomplish this. We will review of few of them below.

7 Genetically Modified Foods To Avoid

7 Genetically Modified Foods to Avoid ~ Mercola Natural Health Blog
Dr. Mercola explains that inserting foreign genes into a plant can create proteins that confer new traits such as herbicide tolerance or pesticide production could yield proteins that have never been in the food supply. ...
Publish Date: 09/03/2010 8:21
http://www.drmercola.info/2010/09/7-genetically-modified-foods-to-avoid.html