Keep Your Health Tips http://keep-your-health.net Keep Your Health Fri, 09 May 2008 15:50:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Want Farm Fresh Produce Hire a Farmer! February in Cherokee is "Gaga lu nee" which means "bony or hungry month." It often feels that way to me. Of course I am grateful for the abundant choices of fruits and vegetables throughout the winter months, thanks to modern transportation. By February however, I am hungry for fresh organic ...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/09/want-farm-fresh-produce-hire-a-farmer/ Migraine Treatment People who suffer from the migraine headaches feel like this problem is impairing their strength and vitality. Sometimes it is too frustrating when all the migraine treatments you are using or have used fail to relieve you of the problem.

The starting symptoms of migraine headaches are gene...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/08/migraine-treatment/ Five “Health Foods” That May Be Making You Sick! There are many of us who are dieting and trying to live a healthy lifestyle. We exercise and go out of our way to eat the best foods we can. Most of us already know that trans-fats, white sugar and white flour are not the best health choices, especially if we want to keep our weight down.

U...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/08/five-health-foods-that-may-be-making-you-sick/ Singing Exercises and Hints for Singers KEEP YOUR VOICE HEALTHY

Whether you're a professional or an amateur singer, it's important to stay fit and healthy. To maintain proper breathing ensuring that you have full use of your lungs, regular exercise should be part of your day. Walking and swimming are particularly good fo...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/08/singing-exercises-and-hints-for-singers/ Gastric Bypass Friendly Eating Cantaloupe and Melons Many gastric bypass patients report melon to be one of the easiest of fruits to enjoy after surgery. Melons are generally low in natural sugar, ripe on flavor and easily digestible. They are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B6, folate and dietary fiber.

How to Select and Sto...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/07/gastric-bypass-friendly-eating-cantaloupe-and-melons/ The Truth About Fat Fat has had a lot of bad press and for many people, just a mention of the word can evoke misery. You can try to lose it, try to hide it, try to avoid it, but your body still needs it! Did you know that fat helps to insulate our nerve cells, keeps us warm, balances our hormones, keeps skin and art...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/07/the-truth-about-fat/ You Don’t Have To Go Out For Good Food! So here you are, a typical urban or suburban couple on a typical evening. The conversation goes something like this:

"What do you want to eat?"

"I dunno. What's in the fridge? We have any leftovers?"

"I want some good food for a change. Let's go out!"

And so away y...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/07/you-dont-have-to-go-out-for-good-food/ Breast Cancer Symptoms Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, and one of the most common types of cancer in general. It is estimated that one in seven women that live to age 90 will develop breast cancer. It is especially prevalent in some families, making the statistics a bit skewed.

If you ha...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/06/breast-cancer-symptoms/ Alaskan Wild Salmon For years health experts have been promoting the benefits of eating fish. The oils in fish have been known to help fight cancer, and other dangerous diseases. The omega 3’s that fish contain can also help the body stay healthy. Fish also provides valuable sources of vitamins, and minerals t...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/06/alaskan-wild-salmon/ Size Matters - Portion Control Tips Made Easy Portion Control Scenario: you go out for dinner and order spaghetti with marinara sauce and a side of grilled veggies. The pasta is so plentiful that it's falling off the plate. Yes, your meal is nutritious. But can too much of a good thing be not so good for you? Absolutely!

HOW S...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/06/size-matters-portion-control-tips-made-easy/ Wellness and Disease Prevention A Look Deep Into The Human Organism Article 2 of 7
We just read in article 1 about the very extensive biochemical makeup of the human organism, and how it relates to clinical laboratory science. Now let's see how clinical laboratory science takes advantage of that biochemical makeup with many almost unbelievable breakthroug...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/05/wellness-and-disease-prevention-a-look-deep-into-the-human-organism/ Easy and Healthy Snacks In our house, snacks are almost a way of life. Particularly in the summer, while we travel to the creek by day and out of town on the weekends, snacks take a central roll in getting us where we want to go in a healthy way. A good snack can help alleviate the afternoon blahs as well as prevent low...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/05/easy-and-healthy-snacks/ What is Health Health, according to the World Health Organization, is defined as:

The integral well-being of a person that includes spiritual well-being (Soul and Spirit).

Mental well-being: Which is what a person thinks and what his brain carries out,

Physical well-being is what our body l...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/05/what-is-health/ Seven Pitfalls That Cripple Weight Loss Do you struggle to maintain or lose weight? If so, you are certainly not alone. Obesity is on the rise and becoming an epidemic in our society. Why are so many people overweight? Can we blame our genetics? Are we are plagued by a slow metabolism? Certainly, we can't be the victims of our own sel...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/04/seven-pitfalls-that-cripple-weight-loss/ Should Health Related Articles Have Source References Prof.Walter B Shelley, the renowned Professor of Dermatology and author of the "Advanced Dermatologic Therapy" recounts an incident that occurred when he, along with his wife, Prof.E.Dorinda Shelley, was preparing the manuscript of their celebrated book. His mother in law came to visit them. Ta...]]> http://keep-your-health.net/2008/05/04/should-health-related-articles-have-source-references/