Monthly Archives: March 2011

Chocolate is Good for Your Heart, in Moderation

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Greg Asseff

The notion that chocolate may provide a positive health boost to your heart has been circulating for years, and many individuals have taken the news as one more reason to indulge in their favorite sweet treat.

In addition, there are several types of other desserts, pastries, and processed treats that many individuals like to indulge in. However, it should be noted that pure chocolate is different than many of the other types of sweets as it is less processed and contains less processed ingredients.

This being said, it is important to understand the differences between pure chocolate and many of the other types of desserts in terms of the effects on the body, how the body processes the ingredients, and the varying pros and cons of each.

In regards to consuming chocolate as part of a well rounded dietary regime, until recently, actual clinical scientific data regarding whether chocolate is good for your heart has been scarce and hazy at best.

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4 Quick Fixes for Common Skin Problems

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Men and women throughout the world suffer from a number of common skin problems as they age, including cellulite, skin discoloration, spider veins and stretch marks. Several global skin care companies manufacture a variety of different creams, serums, oils and topical lotions to treat and eliminate, or reduce, the visible appearance of these conditions, through both all-natural and pharmaceutically manufactured formulations.

Although many of these skin and beauty products are highly effective at obtaining their intended goals, the most efficacious skincare products can also be quite expensive. According to University of Miami dermatology professor Dr. Shasa Hu, there are often equally effective alternative approaches to treating stretch marks, spider veins, skin discoloration and cellulite without breaking the bank.

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Cheap Sunscreens can be More Effective than Expensive Ones

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Advertising campaigns often lead consumers to believe that, in order to get the best sun protection available, you will have to buy the most expensive sunscreen. Even when purchasing a cheap sunscreen, like a generic bottle of SPF (sun protection factor) 30 the price approaches $10, leaving many individuals to wonder whether they can even afford proper sun protection.

Fortunately, a recent study conducted by Consumer Reports indicates that cheaper sunscreens are not only more affordable, but in many cases more effective than their pricier counterparts as well. The Consumer Reports study included, and tested, 22 different sunscreens for their effectiveness at blocking both UV-A (the portion of the sun’s rays that can cause skin cancer and are linked to aging) and UV-B rays (the portion of the sun’s rays that cause the actual sunburn).

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5 Ways to Boost Your Energy Right Now

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Millions of Americans complain each and every day about a lack of both physical and mental energy. Even individuals who tend to get plenty of sleep each night can suffer from an afternoon energy slump, often due to issues with their exercise habits, dietary choices and other lifestyle factors.

While the body is efficient at converting food into energy, energy that is required to perform a variety of routine bodily functions, it is ultimately designed to replenish itself through sleep.

In addition, it is important to remember that the body requires whole foods that are nutritional healthy and contain a high number of vitamins and minerals. It is also important that the foods that are consumed contain an approximate ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat.

However, if you are currently looking for few easy, safe, affordable and effective ways to boost your overall energy level, both mentally and physically, try one, or feel free to implement all five of the following tips and techniques into your daily lifestyle.

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Health Benefits of Omega 3, 6, and 9 Fish Oils

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Fatty acids, found in high concentrations in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna have been proven to support and promote several health benefits. The health benefits of the Omega 3, 6 and 9 groups of fatty acids all contain essential fatty acids (EFA’s) and support several bodily functions while warding off several types of life threatening and debilitating diseases.

The difference in the three types of EFA’s, Omega 3, 6, and 9, can be defined by the location of the first double bond from the methyl end, or the Omega end, of the carbon chain. Hence, the Omega 3 fatty acids first double bond is located at the 3rd position from the end of the carbon chain. The Omega 6 fatty acids first double bond is located at the 6th position from the end of the carbon chain and Omega 9 fatty acids first double bond is located at the 9th position from the end of the carbon chain.

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