XS Health and Wellness

Improving Protein Requirements the Meatless Way

2009-07-31T08:26:00.001-07:00

The Better Life Experts | July 6, 2009Some people either for cultural, religious or ethical reasons do not include meat in their diet. It is a personal choice that involves some degree of dietary risk because our bodies require amino acids to build and repair cells. Amino acids are often referred to as “the building blocks of protein”. Animal proteins contain all the essential amino acids in

Crazy headache?

2009-07-27T16:43:00.000-07:00

posted by Savitha SuriHeadaches are one of the most common health grievances of students, adults and even children, Headaches are very common and usually do not point to a serious illness. But even a mild headache can disrupt your daily activities What actually happens in your body to cause headache? The skull bones and brain tissues do not have pain sensitive nerve fibers. But muscles of face

Calcium Confusion and Reading Supplement Labels Carefully

2009-07-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

Many of us are advised to use a calcium supplement if our daily requirements cannot be met through diet alone. Physicians may recommend a level of usage based upon elemental calcium, so it is important to read the labels on every supplement that you ingest. Elemental calcium is very important in the prevention of osteoporosis. Let’s take a look at calcium and its constituent parts.Calcium is

A Quick Yoga Study

2009-07-23T21:06:00.000-07:00

I often wondered what the value of each type of yoga position is, so I did some research to find out. All yoga positions help to develop strength and flexibility. Yet the type of yoga position that you do also offers some very specific benefits. Standing Poses They are included in many poses and they help to align your feet and body. This type of yoga position is especially useful in improving

Chocolate - a health food?

2009-07-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

Chocolate can be good for you.There are, however; some things you need to know about the chocolate and sweet cravings you experience. When blood sugar levels drop below 65 milligrams, a sweet toot and sugar craving is the result. If the blood sugar level is allowed to continue below the 65 mg., headache, weakness, and even heart palpitations can occur. Thinking becomes slowed and confused which

Water and our Bodies

2009-07-18T14:17:00.001-07:00

post by Sandra PriorWater, next to oxygen, is the most important substance needed by our bodies. When we are dehydrated we start feeling lifeless and tired and unfortunately thirst isn't a very good indicator to when our bodies need water. Our bodies become less perceptive to thirst as we get older, which also increases our risk of dehydration.Why Our Bodies Need To Be Properly Hydrated1. Water

Fruit Juice or the Whole Fruit

2009-07-18T14:12:00.000-07:00

The citrus board isn't really that concerned about whether you choose to eat an orange or drink a cup of orange juice. The growers probably prefer that you go with the juice because it's more processed, which means they can charge more for it. But putting cares of major fruit conglomerates aside, which is better for your body - whole fruit or fruit juice?The Winner is: A drawThe Reason: Oranges

Hemorrhoids?

2009-07-17T10:28:00.000-07:00

Hemorrhoids are a fairly common (albeit embarrassing) problem, and one that needs to be discussed. According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 50% of all adults over the age of 50 have suffered from uncomfortable symptoms at one time or another. But because it is an embarrassing topic, most of us are reluctant to discuss our symptoms with a health professional and tend to avoid the topic even with

High Protein Diets and Bad Breath

2009-07-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

An embarrassing side effect of low carbohydrate diet programs is halitosis (bad breath), commonly experienced within a few days of increasing protein consumption, a frequent companion to the low carb diet. Ketones (smelly chemicals) are produced as the body burns fat and exits through breath, urine and perspiration. A malodorous breath is the curse of dieters (just ask the co-workers,

Healthy Foods for Women.

2009-07-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

1. Pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement or wild salmonThe omega-3s in fish and quality fish oil help your body burn fat more efficiently, make your mind more focused and spiritually inclined, and improve your mood. Fish oil raises serotonin levels which is especially important for women because women have half the level of serotonin in their brains as compared to men. This explains why women

Protein without Meat

2009-07-07T09:52:00.000-07:00

Improving Protein Requirements the Meatless WaySome people either for cultural, religious or ethical reasons do not include meat in their diet. It is a personal choice that involves some degree of dietary risk because our bodies require amino acids to build and repair cells. Amino acids are often referred to as “the building blocks of protein”. Animal proteins contain all the essential amino

There are Vitamins and then there are vitamins

2009-06-30T08:30:00.000-07:00

When I was younger I thought the mere act of buying a vitamin and taking it home was a major health step. Later I even swallowed some of them.As I got older I met people in and out of the Health and what would become the Wellness Business (and I mean business). Among these people I met some researches and doctors who studied the effects of vitamins on the body - and on the sewage system I might

A Primer On B Vitamins

2009-06-29T17:08:00.000-07:00

There’s a lot of hype about B vitamins in the media, especially vitamin B12, probably because of the high amounts of B vitamins in some energy drinks. So here’s your primer--let’s call it B Vitamins 101.The B vitamins are water soluble. That means they’re not stored in the body but are used and then eliminated. The Bs are found mainly in brewer’s yeast, soy beans, organ meats, vegetables,

The Poop On Colon-Rectal Cancer

2009-06-29T17:06:00.000-07:00

Since so many of our readers are considered ‘baby boomers’ and have scheduled a ‘colonoscopy’ for the over 50 year old group, the question regularly arises: “Should I have a colonoscopy and specifically, what are my risks of developing colon cancer?”Excellent questions! The answer to the first, ‘should I have a colonoscophy’ is a resounding, “YES” since colon-rectal cancer is relatively easy

Mineral Depletion in Soil

2009-06-24T08:03:00.001-07:00

Patricia Zifferblatt | June 24, 2009Minerals and trace elements are an integral part of the chemical structure of almost all vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and a host of other substances that our body depends upon to be healthy and function properly. Did you know that plants absorb around 70 to 80 different minerals from the soil during the time they are growing? The majority of fertilizers

Health tips for men closing in on 50

2009-06-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

As we get older , obviously we change - our musculature, our desires and our energy. We tend to get lazier than when younger. Though I think this is a society habit rather than an age habit. here are some tips to maintain health and energy as we mature.1) You lose muscle tone as you age, take up weight training, if you have never done it before - take advice and start slowly - but build back your

Vitamin D and Calcium

2009-06-18T07:37:00.001-07:00

The Better Life Experts | June 18, 2009Vitamin D is vital to bone mineralization in the body; it functions as a conductor in the orchestra, directing and regulating calcium as well as other minerals into the bone. It has received much more media attention recently and your physician may have told you to supplement with Vitamin D in your last physical examination for very good reasons.

Why People Join Gyms and Still Don’t Exercise

2009-06-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

The Better Life Experts | June 15, 2009Based upon experience with our on-line readership as well as feedback from participants in Better Life Unlimited programs, there are a handful of main reasons that people join but fail to regularly attend the gym as a means for achieving their weight loss goals.1.They don’t know how to use the equipment. Lack of knowledge about lifting weights and

Omega Fatty Acids in Good Nutrition

2009-06-14T19:55:00.000-07:00

Omega-3s are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. Since the body cannot make them on its own, omega-3s must be obtained from food. Key Functions Reduce hypertension. Studies of large groups of people have found that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may aid in lowering overall

Metabolism - and what to do about it

2009-06-13T21:18:00.001-07:00

Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories. Catabolism breaks down organic matter, for example to harvest energy in cellular respiration. Anabolism, on the other hand, uses

The allure of Fast Food

2009-06-05T15:35:00.000-07:00

We all know that eating a diet comprised primarily of take-out, fast food, is dangerous to our health. Yet, we continue to feed our bodies with high fat, high calorie and low nutrition foods from drive through restaurants and convenience stores as if we didn’t know any better. Why do we persist in refueling our bodies with nutritionally low-grade food products?Perception has quite a lot to

Effective cooling down after exercise

2009-06-01T07:01:00.001-07:00

Do you know that making time to cool down after a work-out is just as important as warming up before you start exercising? Cooling down helps to reduce heart rates, allows breathing to return back to normal and can prevent dizziness.The body undergoes stress during rigorous exercise; muscles, tendons and ligaments experience a lot of strain and waste products build up inside the body. By cooling

XS Energy Drinks

2009-05-30T21:34:00.001-07:00

XS brand energy drinks are one of the fastest growing brands in N.America - and yet they are on no store shelves, no advertising, and little or general public awareness.Is this a cult thing?XS Energy brand grew to sales of over 5 million cases by 2006, and then another million increase over that for 2007XS Detailed Product info FAQ hereXS Energy states they were the first to make an energy drink

FAQ for XS Energy Drinks

2009-05-30T21:31:00.000-07:00