Health Guidance

After watching the news and reading all the publicity are you still wondering– does resveratrol work? There have been numerous discussions on the subject in the media ranging from Oprah to 60 Minutes over the past few years. At this point, what do we really know?

Resveratrol was discovered in 1941 as a constituent of red grape skins and red wine. For years it was thought to be another powerful antioxidant from the flavonoid family. These plant derived chemicals are important to humans in that they suppress many of the negative effects our bodies generate in response to the chemicals in food, the environment, sunshine and the air we breathe. Continue reading ‘Does Resveratrol Work’ »

Drinking water is essential for life. Water is an essential part ofany healthy diet. If you are on the Dukan diet then drinking water is one of the few non-negotiable rules you must follow. The recomended daily consumption of water whilst on the diet is at least 1.5 liters. Even if you are not on the Dukan diet, most experts recommend a minimum of 8 glasses of drinking water a day.

The Dukan diet is a high protein, low carb diet. Dr. Dukan has also strictly limited fat, sugar and salt. Dieters are given a restricted menu to follow but the limitations are not severe and there is plenty of choice at meal times. In “The Dukan Diet”, the best-selling book translated into 10 languages and sold in 20 different countries, the author provides a list of one hundred permitted foods. Whatever foods you choose to consume from this list are up to you and your particular tastes, the only thing Dr. Dukan insists upon is drinking water. Continue reading ‘Dukan Diet Tips’ »

Wondering how to shop for truly healthy eating food at a grocery store? You should be extremely cautious as there are many “rotten” products out there which claimed to be healthier than the natural version! We have highlighted some of the most common ones found in the market. Continue reading ‘Healthy Eating Food – Pick The Real Choice!’ »

If you are a health conscious person, there is not a reason why you must have not heard about the benefits of cranberries. Cranberries get all the merit when it comes to providing antioxidant to the body. This antioxidant averts free radical damage which leads to muscular degeneration and aging. Cranberry juice is proven to reduce gastrointestinal and urinal infection. Its juice dislodges bacteria present in stomach and urinary tract and cures infection, eating 1/3 cup of dried cranberry will also give the same benefit.

Cranberry juice prevents and cures tumours. It is also proven to lower LDL cholesterol and helps in preventing heart disease. Plaque formation on teeth is prevented by a substance called proanthocyanidine which is present in cranberry juice. It will not be long before mouth washes making use if this substance will be available in the market. Cranberry juice is also believed to combat the multiplication of breast cancer cells, though the research to prove it is still on. Continue reading ‘Health Benefits Of Antioxidant Cranberries’ »

Looking for a quick weight loss diet to shed off the ugly looking fat all over your body? Wondering if such diet exists? Yes, you bet! In fact, there are a couple of weight loss diets that are proven to be effective both in the short and long term results. And all of them are natural in nature! Continue reading ‘Quick Weight Loss Diet – Kill Off 25 Pounds in Less Than 30 Days!’ »

As the years pass by, we get older and older. Most people get worried about their faces and skins shrinking. There are some people who look older than their age. As we can see they are those who have unhealthy lifestyle and an incorrect diet. It is very important to know the advantages of alkaline vs acid diet.

Looking old reflects your inner personality, habits and practices. If you oftentimes spend your time drinking and smoking, chances are you will be getting sick. Therefore, you will easily get older. Continue reading ‘Alkaline Vs Acid Diet – A Natural Way to Get Younger’ »

OCES’ Nutrition Program offers special meals that are diabetic, pureed, ground, soft or renal, for elders with health issues. These healthy, low salt meals are prepared on special order. A senior with specific health issues or his/her family member, caregiver or a referral source, should contact OCES’s Nutrition department about a therapeutic diet.

A Nutrition Specialist at OCES will complete a screening assessment, and as part of the intake process, obtain the name of the elder’s primary physician or in the case of a patient receiving kidney treatment their Renal Nutritionist. Special diet meals will commence once the signed forms are received from the elder’s doctor or renal nutritionist. Nutritional supplements may also be provided to seniors who have been identified as needing the additional calories during the day.

Meals for special diets may be delivered Monday through Friday just as the traditional “Meals on Wheels” are delivered. Continue reading ‘Old Colony Elder Services Announces Therapeutic Meals for Seniors with Specific Health Issues’ »

The problem with people who want to lose weight is that they’re overly ambitious. This desire to lose a massive amount of weight can only lead to quitting early and big disappointments.

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When it comes to creating weight loss goals, start first by creating a long term goal. Each goal you set should have mini-goals within it. This will keep you motivated and will serve as a barometer to your progress. Continue reading ‘Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals’ »

There are many people who are getting conscious about their health. It is because there are a lot of us who have become seriously ill and suffer from obesity. We can cure ourselves by having no misconception on the right diet. Acidic alkaline foods are the foods that we need to focus on, and we will have a better health.

We need to know that alkaline foods are the ones that are good for us. Acid foods are no better than alkaline foods! The correct percentage of alkaline food intake is 75-80%. 20-25% of acid foods must be taken in by our body to avoid diseases and stay healthy. Continue reading ‘Acidic Alkaline Foods – How to Know Which Foods Are Right For You and Avoid Misconception’ »

Majority of mankind doesn’t follow a regular diet balanced with vitamins, which makes it essential for most of them to depend on some exterior source like supplements. These supplements include multivitamins. It is very important to the efficacy of vitamins which we shall look into.

People of all age groups need vitamins since deficiency can occur at any age. Bone strength is one important factor, and if the body doesn’t get enough Vitamin D in the form of calcium, then it could result in rickets in children and Osteolmalacia in adults. This is a disease which causes the bones to become weak and soft and can cause fractures in adults as well as children. That is why it is very important for the body to receive sufficient sunlight so it can prepare Vitamin D for itself. Continue reading ‘Multivitamin Supplements – How Vitamins and Minerals Can Improve Your Health’ »