“Simply put, weight loss is a combination of lifestyle choices, and is the result of a firm commitment to making and maintaining them over a period of time. Any products that offer weight loss without reduced caloric intake and increasing activity levels are fraudulent- and a waste of money. ” Anthony Ellis
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” there’s always Pilates. And how do you know whether Pilates is right for you? Here’s the answer…” Dakota Caudilla
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beti comments > Nice article by Dakota Caudilla, who explains what Pilates is. Being a Pilates instructor myself, I would have to agree on her statement, “Pilates is good for those who like [...]

Another one by Kirsten Hawkins, she says, “Are you tired of getting the same old advice when it comes to dieting? Are you looking for some quick tips to help motivate yourself during a diet? Why not follow along below to learn about some quick healthy weight loss tips?”
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beti says > I have heard a lot about teflon being “unhealthy” although I have never come across any documentation. But reading that good old Al is bad, is just scary.
“Aluminum dissolves easily from pots and pans that are worn during cooking. The longer food is cooked in the aluminum, the greater [...]

“Working at the computer for hours a day leads to just as big a rear-end spread as sitting on the couch all day watching television. But you’ve got work to do! How can you avoid the poor fitness that comes with a sit down job?” Kirsten Hawkins
Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health [...]

The Health Show #020 (MP3 – 8.5MB – 24min 45 sec)
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Flat Tummy and Defined Abs
beti talks about how to get a flat tummy and defined abs in this podcast.
00.53 Vienna says Hi!
01.12 Abdominal health myths
03.39 Unhealthy fat stored in the abdominal area
02.18 Spot reducing fat
03.24 Everybody is different
03.40 Look at your diet
04.20 Limit fat [...]

beti’s true story > About 5 years ago I gave two 25 year old women an initial assessment at the gym. They told me they did not want any weights in their prgram but wanted to lose fat. Boy, was I in a quandary. Losing fat and doing resistanc training (weights) go hand [...]

“Shoes are THE most important piece of equipment for a runner…
… Whether you are a complete running newbie, or you’re an elite athlete who wins cars for your racing efforts…
If you don’t have high quality shoes, you are on your way to the foot doctor, the knee doctor, or the hip doctor!” by kely braswell
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“Emergency supplies of a drug to treat bird flu will be produced in Victoria as fears grow of a devastating pandemic.” By Renee Barnes
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“Basal energy expenditure (BEE) or basal metabolic rate (BMR) as it is sometimes called, is the energy required to maintain life. It is measured at rest, but not asleep, in a thermo-neutral environment in the post-absorptive state. It can be measured directly or indirectly, or it can be estimated as I have done in this [...]

“A body that is overloaded with toxins cannot perform its normal cleansing job that is required for optimal health. In addition to naturally-occuring toxins, it is estimated that more than 400 man-made chemicals as well as heavy metals permeate the body of a person today. Naturally if these toxins are not removed from the body, [...]

“…I was told that if i work out at home I will not be able to gain mass and I need to join a gym…I have a basic bench with squat rack and more than 300 lbs. in weights…I prefer to work out at home…(from Doug)”
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“How can I lose weight? Basically, you can go on a diet and/or exercise. If you want to lose weight permanently, you need to watch what you eat and start on an exercise program. Daily walking or working around the house is a good start and will help burn extra calories. “
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“One of the most popular questions in the world of bodybuilding nutrition is how can one lose fat without losing muscle. Many experts attempt to answer that simple question with various solutions that often seem conflicting. ” Hugo Rivera
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“Tumeric contains an ingredient called curcumin which helps stop the spread of breast cancer into the lungs. It also helps current breast cancer medications and procedures work better, according to researchers in Texas. ” Written by: Christian Nordqvist, Editor: Medical News Today.
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The Health Show #019 (MP3 – 6.5MB – 18min 5 sec)
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Salt in you Diet
00.50 Where is Vienna??? We miss her!
01.20 Thank you to The Podcast Network
01.40 Email us if you have any questions
02.10 Let’s talk about salt
02.34 Nancy Clark article
03.55 What has salt got to do with blood pressure?
04.25 NaCl = Salt
05.56 Your genetics [...]

“HALIFAX (CP) - Nova Scotia could end up in a legal quagmire if it tries to impose a provincewide smoking ban on First Nations communities, a prominent native leader warned Friday. ” The Canadian Press 2005
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“A small thought to help you sleep when you next get your head down - a study shows the average pillow is home to a host of potentially-harmful fungi.” BBC News
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“Two types of exercise bikes are available. The design of the upright bike resembles that of a typical road bike but they are stationary. The pedals are positioned below the rider and puts added stress on the joints. The seat on the recumbent bike¡¯s seat resembles chairs and the pedals are out in front of [...]

“NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - How much you exercise may be more important than how hard you exercise in terms of heart health, according to a study of sedentary overweight men and women. And, many will be happy to hear, exhaustive amounts of exercise are not needed for heart health.” CHEST
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“Mutations in genes are the basis of evolution, so we owe our existence to them. Most mutations are harmful, however, because they cause cells to build defective proteins. So cells have evolved quality control mechanisms that recognize and counteract genetic mistakes. ” Sarah Sherwood
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“Sports injuries refer to the kinds of injury that occur during sports or exercise. While it is possible to injure any part of the body when playing sports, the term sports injuries is commonly used to refer to injuries of the musculoskeletal system.” Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, [...]

“Claim: Yoga tones muscles and increases flexibility, strength, and stamina.
Science says: Yoga increases flexibility, strength, and stamina, but no studies show that it tones muscles. Still, tone is partially a function of nervous system stimulation of the muscle; any physical activity, done repeatedly, produces muscle tone. ” Reviewed By Rich Weil, MEd, CDE
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Health Expert Blogs > Breast Cancer Chronicles

” How many women are affected by breast cancer?”
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The Health Show #018 (MP3 – 11.6MB – 33min 45 sec)
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Interview with Molly Carlile about Reiki and more
Molly Carlile, a Reiki Master Teacher and the Dead Serious host, talks to us about Reiki.
00.32 About Molly and the Dead Serious Show
05.03 What is Reiki?
10.20 Molly’s Reiki Session
11.30 Definition of Chakras
13.18 Piercing on body parts locating [...]

“Feds Trying to Prepare for Flu Disaster
A super-flu could kill up to 1.9 million Americans, according to a draft of the government’s plan to fight a worldwide epidemic.”
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“Gyms seem to be relatively safe places, we frequent them often and walk out the front doors without any complaints other then the normal soreness brought on by a hard workout.
But unfortunately for some of us we actually do not make it out of the gym uninjured, usually the injuries are nothing serious but can [...]

“Smoking is set to be banned completely in pubs and restaurants in England after cabinet ministers united to demand a U-turn on plans for a partial ban.” Gaby Hinsliff and Jamie Doward
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Question and Answer about sciatic nerve irritation.
“When I drive my auto for more than a half hour I get a pain on the underside of my right leg from below the knee to right below the buttock. Putting the auto into cruise control and positioning my right leg straight up and down sometimes stops the [...]

“A CERVICAL cancer vaccine could be available next year following an Australian breakthrough hailed as one of the biggest advances in women’s health since the contraceptive pill.” Michelle Pountney, The Herald Sun
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You don’t have to wait any longer…our new system is all setup…all of our technology problems have been fixed (fingers crossed) and The Podcast Network is ready to re-enter the world of podcasting…bigger…better…and stronger than ever.
Stay tuned for some really exciting news next week as we kick this thing back into gear, and I know [...]

Here is an interesting article regarding exercise danger when pregnant.
Exercise during pregnancy: Nine signs of danger