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  1. Staying Strong and Healthy as You Grow Older

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2007-03-26
    According to the "Nutrition Action Health Letter", once you hit 40, you start to lose muscle at a rate of 12% per decade. Losing muscle mass will make it harder for you to lift your grandchildren or ...

  2. What Exactly Is An Essential Oil?

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2007-03-21
    With so much talk about essential oils, some people are asking "So, what exactly is an essential oil?" Basically, an essential oil is to a plant what blood is to us - it is the aromatic liquid in the ...

  3. Help Children Not To Become Sugar Addicts!

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2007-02-22
    Most people teach their kids the dangers of drugs and alcohol. However, not many parents teach their kids about the danger of indulging in sugary "foods" and drinks like ice cream, sodas, energy drink...

  4. The Supplement Controversy Continues

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2007-02-17
    In my first article on supplements, "Supplements: do we need them?", I explored the possibility of not needing to take a vitamin and mineral supplement. However, in this article we will explore the re...

  5. Supplements: Do We Really Need Them?

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2007-01-24
    People who wish they can just take a "magical pill" and all their health problems will be solved seem to think so. Companies that spend billions of dollars producing supplements make you believe that ...

  6. Boost Your Metabolism In Order To Lose Weighty

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2007-01-19
    Perhaps you think that in order to lose weight you need to cut your calories way down. However, when we cut our calories below our Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), which is the rate at which our bodies b...

  7. The Secret to Weightloss

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2006-12-28
    Perhaps you think that in order to lose weight you need to cut your calories way down. However, when we cut our calories below our Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), which is the rate at which our bodies b...

  8. Enjoy Avocados

    by Mirdza Hayden - 2006-12-19
    *Even though avocados are high in calories, they help fight obesity because they give you a sense of fullness/satiety.*Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats and research shows that exercise burns ...