Is Your Nutritionist Too Fat To Fish?

By Dr. Bill

This morning, like every morning, I tried to avoid reading my email first thing, because if I get hooked on a good story, I can easily lose track of time and I don't end up getting enough done. But I couldn't resist this morning, and I read an email from someone I know who was just diagnosed with Type II Diabetes

John loves to eat and loves to drink beer. He is in his mid-fifties and weighs about 20-25 pounds more than he should, so he's not exactly fat, but he's certainly not thin either. With this new diagnosis of Type II Diabetes, he is going to have to make some lifestyle changes, if he knows what's good for him.

He sent me a note about being sent to a nutritionist by his family practioner, after she diagnosed him with diabetes. John is about 6'1" and weighs about 225-230. I don't think it would take but about 90 days to have him in really good shape.

He took the appointment with the nutritionist, and showed up for his appointment at the prescribed time. He checked in with the receptionist, who weighed in about 250, and couldn't have been a hair over 5'5". What we used to call "as wide as they were tall," behind closed doors.

John thought it was a little odd that a nutrition clinic would have a lardass at the front door, but with all the crazy laws on hiring, he thought that maybe they didn't have a choice.

He waited for about twenty minutes, before his name was called and he was ushered into a big office. Then the nutrionist arrived, and John was stunned. She was about 5'10", but she weighed 300 pounds and not an ounce less, according to his story.

She started to talk to John about what might help him with his diabetes, but John really had a hard time focusing. This thought kept going through his mind: "Why is this nutritionist and the woman who works for her so grossly overweight?"

The nutritionist got to the part where she was displaying plastic food to show John about correct portion sizes, but John could not keep silent. Finally he blurted out, "If you know so much about nutrition and the rules of dieting, why are you so overweight?"

This question stopped her dead in her tracks and stunned her into silence. She finally pulled herself together and acted as though she had not heard John's question. "Excuse me, what did you say?"

John played along and repeated his question. "How can you be so overweight, when you know all these rules about dieting and nutrition?"

At this point the nutritionist flew off the handle, and started screaming at him, telling him to get out of her office immediately. He obliged, but didn't think his question was out of line. The receptionist asked him if there was a problem, on his way out, and he said that someone apparently couldn't handle her own advice.

John went back to see his family practitioner and told her what had happened. His doctor turned red and tried to hold back, but after a moment she just burst out laughing.

After that, John was told of some rules that he really had to pay attention to.

I recommend, as John's doctor does, supplementation with pharmaceutical grade fish oil, especially for patients with Type II diabetes. Diabetes really ups the risk for cardiac issues, and although John does not have heart problems right now, his risk level is high. The pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is useful in the treatment of diabetes because it can help control lipid levels, particularly triglyceride levels. These levels are often elevated in patients with diabetes.

Not only that, but pharmaceutical grade fish oil has been linked to wide range of other health benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, improved joint health, and improved behavior and mood.

It's really important for people with Type II diabetes to do what they can to elevate their mood, because many of them suffer from depression that is brought on by the disease.

My friend John was right to question the nutritionist. It would be the same situation as getting advice from a pulmonologist who smoked.

Nutritionists need to listen to themselves and follow through on what they are talking about, not just hand out diet advice with one hand and eat junk food with the other.

John had mentioned to me that the nutritionist had cases of Diet Coke in her office. Did you know that more fat people drink Diet Coke than any other form of beverage?

Don't hesitate to get another opinion, especially in a situation like this, where you have reason to doubt the validity of what your practitioner is telling you, based on his or her own habits. - 17269

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Can Fish Oil Improve Your Memory?

By Dr. Bill

One of my favorite things is drinking a nice cup of hot chocolate. It's a treat I don't indulge in very often, but it always hits the spot and puts me in a good mood.

I used to get that same mood lift in medical school after checking out my exam scores, but afterwards all I wanted to do was sleep. Drinking the hot chocolate revs me up and motivates me to accomplish whatever it is I have been putting off ...

A little news story caught my eye yesterday. It was buried inside the local newspaper, but you never know where you're going to find a gem.

The article was about the USA National Memory Championship, which is a competition that was begun in 1997 by Tony Dottino, owner of the Dottino Consulting Group. The upshot is that when the Dottino Group started applying neuroscience to business models, they discovered that most people have no idea of what remarkable things their own brains can accomplish.

As Tony's group presented their findings to people they consulted with, he was surprised to discover that most people really did not want to address the subject at all, particularly if the topic was about memory.

Their number one concern: That as you get older, you'll lose your memory.

Tony and his group were determined to get their message out: "Brains are like muscles -- they need exercise. When you exercise your brain it gets stronger, no matter what your age."

Tony had a friend named Tony Buzan, who ran a competition in a English pub where patrons were pitted against each other to test their memories.

The USA Memory Championship was born out of that link.

You may be wondering: what is Chester's secret?

Just wait and I'll tell you.

The Memory Championship has quite a few events:

1. They are required to memorize 99 names and faces.

2. The order of a shuffled deck of cards

3. Poetry

4. Speed numbers

5. They are required to memorize 1000 random numbers or a list of 500 words.

Hell...I was humbled by just the list.

The National Memory Championship has included Chester among its competitors for the last seven years, and he is also the defending champion.

Along with 3 hours a day of memory exercises, Chester takes fish oil, which he says improves his brain function, (as well as a B-complex vitamin, which he says improves his concentration).

Why? Well at least 30% of the brain is made of DHA, one of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. DHA is used by the body to maintain brain cell membranes and boosts brain power. So it's not surprising that Chester finds fish oil a great resource in boosting his memory.

Good food, exercise, and pharmaceutical grade fish oil will keep your brain functioning at an optimum level, as demonstrated by the defending champ. You can keep your own brain sharp by using an ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil from the deep arctic waters of Norway.

For Baby Boomers, their utmost health concern is the possibility of Alzheimer's and memory loss. What Boomers should know is that pharmaceutical-grade fish oil, combined with proper nutrition and exercise will go a long way towards keeping their minds focused and sharp well into the future.

So we all can't count on winning the National Memory Championship, but we will remember where we put the car keys. - 17269

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Life Fitness Announces The Life Fitness 9500 HR Crosstrainer

By John Andrews

Originally the 9500 HR Total Body crosstrainer offered a full body workout that revved up your metabolism and sped you quickly toward your fitness and weight loss goals!

This machine will work more muscles in less time all at a lower perceived ratio no matter what your fitness needs are. The life Fitness 9500 HR is one of the first home fitness machines that will deliver what it promises.

If you're looking to keep track of your heart rate then the life fitness 9500 HR is the crosstrainer for you. This machine will give you an incredible upper and lower body work out all while keeping track of your work out. This is the first ever of its class to handle this.

So if it's an amazing body you're looking for, then it's the life fitness 9500 HR for you. This machine has a place for everyone. The life fitness 9500 HR is one of the most sought after fitness elliptical of the top fitness facilities in the world.

With well over 25 fitness programs to choose from, this is one reason why it's a top selling machine. The CT9500 HR will give you cardiovascular/muscular benefits of running and low impact of walking.

The user can either work out large groups of upper or lower body muscles or they can alternate between backward and forward motions. Either way they will experience a total body workout every time. This trainer has a Lifepulse digital heart rate monitoring system. This system is the most accurate way to calculate your heartbeat.

This machine will deliver amazing results in no time at all. Through its low-impact striding and upper body synchronized motion. This system keeps the user motivated and interested. They will be eager for there next work out on this machine.

You can check your heart rate level while working out with the Lifepulse Contact Heart Rate and the Heart Rate Zone training option that comes with the machine. This machine is totally easy to use and with it only weighing 275 pounds it can also be left anywhere.

Some models can be purchased remanufactured. This means that the machines are built so well that they often require just a little refurbishing and they are back to new and this can go a big distance in your wallet. The equipment has been pre-selected from, GFI's inventory of used products, the eligibility of which is very strict and must maintain a long history of excellent performance and condition.

Most of the units chosen often have minimal refurbishing needs. By buying one of these units it will drastically cut your cost down. So if you're looking for a top of the line equipment at a fraction of the price then the Life Fitness 9500 HR crosstrainer is the choice for you. This unit weighs in at around 275 pounds. - 17269

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Are There Cures For Tinnitus?

By Matt Hellstrom

If you hear ringing in your ears or some other constant sound when there does not actually seem to be any noise present, you may be suffering from tinnitus. If that is the case, you may be searching for cures for tinnitus to alleviate the issues that you are having, but it is much more helpful to understand how this condition is developed before you go any further in your quest to find a cure.

This condition is developed in several different ways. You may actually be doing some of these things unknowingly and should immediately work to eliminate your exposure. Some of the causes of the conditions may be unavoidable, like medications or a degenerative condition of the inner ear, but in most cases it is things like exposure to loud noises, stress and trauma that are the causes of tinnitus.

Common sufferers of tinnitus are people like construction workers who do not use proper ear safety equipment, people who attend or work at live musical events without ear plugs. Both of these types of exposure are very harmful over a period of time, but as you can see, they can both be avoided by simply taking the proper precautions.

There is a significant pool of individuals who expose their ear drums to unnecessary risk because of things like iPods, Bluetooth devices and head phones. Having the volume on any of these items set too loud will put you at risk of developing tinnitus. If you are using these types of devices, you need to understand that you only need to hear it, not have everyone else around you hear it also.

When you are looking for cures for tinnitus, it is more about prevention than anything else. Lowering the stress level of your life and protecting yourself against loud noises at your profession are both common ways to prevent this condition. You are not being told not to use modern devices like a blue tooth, you are just being told to lower the volume level to not put yourself at risk.

When you think about it, with everything that we have to avoid in today's society, things like cancer and HIV, why would anyone risk doing damage to their bodies when it can be 100% avoided. Remember, this is a condition that in most cases is developed because of your carelessness or neglect to take the proper precautionary steps when you are exposed to loud noises. It is absolutely amazing that knowing the harmful side effects of doing this are not enough for people to turn down that volume ever so slightly and eliminate the risk of losing your hearing or subjecting yourself to the annoying buzzing and ringing in your ears.

Usually, if you have tinnitus, removal of aggravating factors such as allergens in chemical or foods and exposure to loud noise, will be sufficient. After that, preventing it from coming back is the key issue. Try to avoid those chemicals or foods or medications that led to the tinnitus in the first place. Often, this is the most common cure for tinnitus. - 17269

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Cellulite Causes and Remedies

By El Bilson

Cellulite causes a lot of physical and emotional stress to sufferers, especially women since women are much more likely to get cellulite than men. Cellulite is basically accumulated fat under certain spots of the body, such as the thighs, the hips, and the belly. Needless to say, such problems are difficult to hide with clothing, and can be a source of embarrassment.

The following are all things that can lead to cellulite:

#1 " Heredity. Cellulite is often due to poor genes among other things. You are more likely to get cellulite if your parents and grandparents also suffered from it. It's an unfortunate skin problem that many people deal with on a daily basis.

Did your mother or grandmother successfully got rid of their cellulite problem? If so, then don't hesitate to ask them how they did it. It's likely that what worked for them will work for you " after all, some things might work better for some people than others!

#2 " Medication. Some forms of medication can trigger hormonal changes in the body. These changes can accelerate the accumulation of fat in the body. Such medications include birth control pills, diet pills, and sleeping pills. It's always a good idea to check with your doctor before taking any medications. This is especially important if your family has a history of cellulite.

#3 " Smoking. Cellulite is a condition that's affected not only by the buildup of fat under the skin, but also by the condition of the skin itself. Smoking doesn't only cause various health problems such as lung cancer and heart disease " it also weakens the skin and thus making cellulite look even worse. Getting rid of your cellulite may be the motivation you need to stop smoking!

#4 " Bad eating habits. Eating too much junk and fast food as well as drinking too much caffeine and alcohol is one of the most prominent causes of cellulite. It's not unusual to see kids as young as 14 with cellulite these days, mainly because good eating habits aren't taught well enough at home and school. Unfortunately, there are other problems caused by bad eating habits " you can also add obesity, migraines, vertigo, impotence, and hypertension to the list.

The best diet to counter cellulite contains much less junk food including fried food, fast food, processed food " and more of the good stuff. Green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits are always good. But you don't have to swear off the bad stuff altogether " you can still have them every now and then. Just remember to balance it with good food and exercise every week.

#5 " Bad drinking habits. Believe it or not, cellulite is affected by the amount of water you drink. Water is needed by the body to flush toxins out of the body on a daily basis. Some toxins are the leading triggers of cellulite. If you don't drink enough water in a day, too many toxins will be left in the body, and cellulite buildup will be inevitable.

Make sure you drink at least eight glasses of water everyday to keep your skin hydrated. Water will also keep your skin from drying, improving the overall appearance of even your fatty bulges. Fruit juice is also okay, but be careful " some brands of fruit juice have the same amount (sometimes even more) of calories as soda. This can make it harder for you to shed those unwanted slabs of fat.

Now that you know about the most common cellulite causes and how to address them, the next thing you need to remember is to start slow. Healthy habits can be hard to stick to, but practice makes perfect! Eventually you will see healthier skin! - 17269

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Usana Rev3 - A Revolutionary Energy Drink

By Angela Giles

Usana Rev3 is a revolutionary drink that stimulates energy metabolism right inside the cells in order to provide sustained energy to the body. It is marketed by Usana Health Sciences, whose nutritional supplements and skin & hair care products are used by thousands of people across the globe.

The chief source of energy in human cells is the Mitochondrion, an organelle that produces chemical energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate). It converts the glucose and fats present in food to energy through a complex process known as the Kreb's cycle or the citric acid cycle. The mitochondrion is also responsible for other vital cellular processes such as cell differentiation and cell growth.

Usana Rev3 is not a typical energy drink. It is far superior to other drinks in its contents, taste and effect. Its unique formulation includes L-Carnitine, which stimulates energy generation in the mitochondrion and co-enzyme Q-10 which produces over 95% of the energy generated by the body. L-Carnitine helps to carry fats and fatty acids inside the mitochondrion for energy production and also prevents the accumulation of toxic waste, which results as a byproduct of the process.

Usana Rev3 also packs in several ingredients that are essential for the normal functioning of the citric acid cycle. These include malic acid, citric acid, Korean ginseng, rhodiola and others that help to deal with stress and fatigue caused by everyday activities.

Energy drinks are typically known to provide a quick increase in energy. This is the result of the presence of high glycemic sugars. But the downside is that there is an immediate crash in energy levels after a short time which leaves the drinker feeling tired. Usana Rev3 does not display this spike-and-crash effect because it contains low glycemic sugars which are known to sustain energy levels for longer periods.

Rev3 contains natural caffeine along with a blend of teas that arouse mental alertness and increase stamina. It also includes a phyto-chemical blend of vitamins and antioxidants in the form of various fruit extracts. The patented Olivol, an olive fruit extract, present in Rev3 has been proven to be highly effective in preventing lipoprotein oxidation. Rev3 comes with a crisp, natural taste and contains no artificial flavoring, coloring or sweetening agents.

Usana Rev3 has created a revolution in the energy drinks industry by being cleaner, stronger and smarter than other drinks. Usana products have always been recognized to be superior in comparison to other dietary supplements in the market. - 17269

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Are liquid meals good enough to build muscle?

By Jon Cardozo

If you've recently started a weightlifting program and are trying to increase your calories in order to build muscle, you may be wondering about liquid meals. These meals, better known as protein powders, are helpful supplements when trying to increase your calories. But are they really necessary?

You may assume that you can simply drink protein shakes and build muscle, but there are at least a couple of reasons that you should get most of your calories from whole foods.

Am I saying you should never use protein powders? No, of course not. There will be times when it is difficult to reach your calorie target for the day, and isn't always convenient to prepare an extra meal. However, these shakes do not represent an adequate replacement for a solid and healthy meal plan.

If you expect to achieve top results in your muscle building program, you must keep your body in the best shape possible. This requires a variety of quality foods in your diet, and drinking shakes by themselves is simply not a substitute for proper nutrition. Not to mention, many shakes are full of sugar and are just simply not healthy for your muscle or overall body.

Aside from the overall health aspects, you're probably going to get tired of taking the same old shakes all the time! If you don't treat these protein powders as supplements that take them all to time, you're going to get sick of them and may even want to do away with your entire muscle building project.

If you want to get the best results possible out of your weight lifting program (as well as keeping yourself healthy overall), you'll want to get over 60% of your food from quality solid food and not from protein shakes.

Always remember these weightlifting supplements are meant to help you achieve your goals but are not absolutely necessary. If you're short on cash, do yourself a favor and focus on your training regimen and keeping a good diet. You simply don't have to go out and spend a bunch of money on the latest supplements.

Protein powders are helpful, but they're not entirely necessary if you're doing a good job already. It is possible to eat enough and train hard enough to build significant amounts of muscle without any supplements at all. - 17269

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Stop the aging process resveratrol.

By Collin De Ruyck

That Resveratrol reduces risks associated with cardiovascular and cancer related complications, is often touted as a solution to explain the lower incidence of heart diseases and cancerous outbreaks among French people. Overall intake of red wine is highest among the French population and since red wine is considered the best source of Resveratrol, experts opine that this essential nutrient has significant medicinal properties. It's not that Resveratrol food supplements are merely a marketing gimmick, it's just that a lot more research is required to substantiate the effectiveness of Resveratrol food supplements for it to become a mainstream agents.

What's surprising about Resveratrol is that its overall content is proportionately more in processed items such as red wine in comparison to natural sources such as the grape plant, its fruits, stalks and vines. Laboratory tests indicate that the process of fermentation is the main reason for increased Resveratrol content in red wine. On that note, if you wish to include Resveratrol in your diet and derive associated benefits, you may have to give preference to red wine instead of grape juice. However, you can also go for Resveratrol food supplements that pack in other vitamins and minerals as well.

There is little doubt about the effectiveness of Resveratrol because plants too use it as a natural shield against diseases brought about by bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens. Resveratrol occurs in the outer skin of plants and fruits and provides the necessary protection against infections and harmful elements. In lab tests carried out on mice and certain fish species, scientists have achieved positive results, something that supports the effectiveness of Resveratrol. When Resveratrol was introduced in the daily diet of test subjects, scientists noted significant reductions in cholesterol levels, reduced cell damage and better immunity against pathogens. Cancerous overgrowth in test subjects was also inhibited during test trials carried out with Resveratrol.

Very recently Life Extension have come up with the reports that all these experimental animal studies were conducted by a certain company called BioMarker Pharmaceuticals and these experiments did undergo the procedures that used exactly the same amount of grape extract that was duly fortified with Resveratrol currently used by the members of this particular foundation. Most of these studies were mainly made so as to evaluate the primary gene-expression response in the mice fed with Resveratrol.

That is because for making white wine, grapes are fermented after taking out the skin whereas in case of red wine, the skin is included. Resveratrol occurs mostly in the outer skin and hence the difference in its content in red and white wine. - 17269

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American Diet

By Robert Varnum

Healthy eating is a topic that is very important to many people today. Below are some healthier diet tips you might be interested in.

Americans are not eating proper healthy diet food. The average weight in America has gone up tremendously. While our vegetable and fruit consumption has decreased. We need to increase our intake of vegetables and fruit. You can do this by incorporating just a few very simple changes in our lifestyle.

The average American knows vegetables and fruit are very important to us for good nutrition for that reason most of us try to eat right. Studies have shown that if we eat more vegetables and fruit we will decrease our chances of getting heart disease, stroke or cancer.

Do not forget to eat all your colors because that will ensure you receive the proper number of minerals and vitamins. The deeper the color in vegetables and fruit means they have more nutrients in them.

A good thing about vegetables and fruit is that if we eat enough of them it will be good for our weight program. Many fruits and vegetables are full of water and fiber so when we eat them we get the felling of fullness faster. And some vegetables and fruit are low in calories. Making a habit of eating more vegetables and fruit will increase your appetite for them also. So when you increase the number of vegetables and fruit you are eating, you are substituting for the high calorie junk food that you used to eat, so that will decrease your over all calorie intake.

Foods that you already are eating you could add some extra fruits or vegetables to. You could add fruit to your morning cereal for instance. Or if you eat omelets you could add extra vegetables to it. With your rice and pasta dishes you could add vegetables and with soups and stir fried you could add extras vegetables. You could change the high fat snacks with cut vegetables and fruit. If you make fruit and vegetables more available, you would be more likely to eat them for your healthy snacks instead of the high calorie junk food snacks.

When meal time comes, place more vegetables on you plate and always keep fresh fruit available. You could take a bag of cut fruit to work with a little yogurt as a dip or take vegetables with a low calorie dip for that mid day snack. Also you can keep dried fruit in your desk drawer for that emergency snack.

Some restaurants have healthy alternative menus. Change from ordering French fries to an order of sliced apples or you could order a bowl of fruit and order chicken wraps instead of a burger. Order a smoothie in place of ice cream for your healthy treat.

Fruits and vegetables are necessary for a healthy diet. By incorporating more of them into your daily routine at home and at the office, you can do wonders for your general health and you can also shed a few pounds in the process. - 17269

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