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166: Herbal Teas For IBS

Relieving your IBS symptoms can be done with many different treatments. One great option that you may want to consider to alleviate your symptoms is consuming a herbal tea. There are several different teas that you can drink that will help control your IBS symptoms and help to relax you. Peppermint tea is one type of tea that can be used t

167: Herbs for Weight LossThings You Need to Know

Losing weight is not very easy. It takes determination to achieve the weight that you desire. It is always recommended to eat healthy foods and take exercise. However, you may also try adding herbs for weight loss in your plan. These are not replacements for healthy foods and regular exercise, but herbs for weight loss will aid you in the process.

168: High Fiber Holiday MenuTempting Recipes for a Season of Good Health

Okay. It's official. The holidays are here. Here's a hint from Fiberlady. If you want to control overeating this holiday season, choose foods high in fiber. Eating high fiber foods will satisfy your hunger and make you feel full. By selecting high fiber recipes for your holiday menu, you can offer foods that may lower the absorption of fats so y

169: High Fiber Menus Throughout the Holidays with the Glycemic Index

And what do you want for Christmas this year, asks Fiberlady? GI? GI Joe? Sorry, but I cannot consciously support the military-industrial complex by purchasing idols of warmongers for children to reenact their misplaced power. Okay, go ahead. Tell Santa. The only GI that I can conscientiously promote is the Glycemic Index otherwise known as the

170: How Acid Reflux and Indigestion in Pregnancy Should be Treated

If you were talking to group of pregnant women about the many uncomfortable conditions of pregnancy, they are likely to agree that acid indigestion and acid reflux are close to the top of the worst symptoms they can experience. Some Old wives tales say that those pregnant women with indigestion would end up with newborns having a full head of ha

171: How Do Feelings Affect Your Physical Fitness

Everyone gets into a funk now and then. Perhaps you are feeling stressed out, or you are disappointed at recent events. You may even feel a bit blue because of your hormones or body chemistry. Usually, these feelings do not last for very long before you are feeling positive again. But for some people, it is harder to pull out of a blue mood. The

172: How Do Vitamins Help Make Us Healthier

Vitamins have a lot to do with your health. Your body needs certain vitamins and minerals that we get from certain foods every day to keep us alive and healthy. If we do not get a certain amount of these vitamins and minerals we will become susceptible to diseases and viruses. Many of the foods we eat today do not contain enough of these vitamins i

173: How Do You Spell Wheelchair It s Spelled F r e e d o m

How do you spell "wheelchair"? The answer is: F - R - E - E - D - O - M! Wheelchairs give the gift of mobility to people who are not able to get around as ably as most. That doesn't mean that wheelchairs are only for those who have lost the use of their legs completely...on the contrary! Wheelchairs help many people get around who can walk...but wa

174: How Important is Folic Acid

Folic acid, sometimes known as vitamin B9, is a crucial B-vitamin for people to take. It's been estimated that 40 percent of American women do not have enough in their systems. When they don't have enough folic acid, the following problems can occur: Among pregnant women, a lack of folic acid can result in birth defects, particularly associated

175: How Much Mangosteen Research Has Really Been Done

It's a question that many people are looking to find the answer to, how much research has there really been done on mangosteen and its affects? Well this article will endeavor to explain the level of mangosteen research that has been conducted and whether or not it is completely sufficient enough to make the claim that mangosteen has these so calle

176: How the Mediterranean Diet Beats High Blood Pressure

The Mediterranean diet is not some new fad diet ... dreamed up by a weight-loss "guru" or as a new health measure. It is thousands of years old. People living along the Mediterranean Sea have been eating a natural diet ... that has been proven in numerous studies to reduce the risk of heart attack and keep blood pressure from rising. The great t

177: How To Be The Best Athlete

As an athlete you want to be the best you can. To reach the top you need to train, train, and train and train again. But what do you need to train and how do you train? A specific training program designed for your specific needs is the answer. Every type of sports differs, when you want to shoot for the top, details make the difference. You as an

178: How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan

Years ago choosing a health insurance plan was not a big trouble. Of course there were less health insurance plans to choose from but also people were able to go to almost any doctor and hospital to receive medical care. Today things are a bit more complicated not only because there is a wide choice of different insurance schemes, but because of

179: How To Eat Healthy On A Budget

If you have problems serving healthy foods because of the prices, you'll find these tips to be just what you need to eat healthy on a budget. 1. Eliminate junk food Doing your shopping on your own is the easiest way to shop, as children and sometimes spouses are usually the ones requesting junk food. Shopping alone will prevent this, and ensu

180: How to Get Motivated to Lose Weight

Losing weight can be done, but it never seems to be easy. While the basic facts - eat less and exercise more - are pretty straight-forward, getting started can be rough. How can a person get motivated to get started? And perhaps even more important, how can you stay motivated to keep working at it even when the pounds are stubborn about coming off?