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Alcohol Addiction and Obesity
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This is part 2 of a 4 part series entitled "Diabetes is Beatable". Our topic today is Chromium.
Chromium is an essential trace mineral for the human body. The chromium found in natural foods is referred to as Chromium GTF (Glucose Tolerance...
Exercise and Heart Health a Life Giving Marriage
Most people get their health out of a bottle these days, be it a bottle of vitamins or pharmaceuticals. However, with a little effort and dedication you really can get a hold on your life, turn it round and live it to the full!
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Hoodia Gordonii And A Healthy Diet
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The Relation Between Energy And Feeling And Thought
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The child who has not yet poisoned his body with unnatural food and stimulants or young undomesticated animals are alternately engaged in joyful play and restful sleep. Negative or depressed states are unknown. Joy, vitality,...
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Skinny Fat People
You've seen it on the television commericals: before and after
pictures of people who 'lost weight' by simply taking a pill.
The local radio station plays ads promising that you can 'lose
weight' without dieting, or as they call it, 'sweaty exercise'.
Your favorite magazine even tells you that dieting alone can
help you reach your 'ideal weight'.
What do all of these advertisements have in common?
Products and ads that promise you 'weight loss' without exercise
are only telling you part of the story. The first important
point to realize is that not all diets or diet pills work, and
even those that do work for some people do not work for all
people. The government is constantly taking action against
fraudulent weight loss claims.
Unfortunately for the American public, we don't hear very much
about the difference between fitness and weight. The
infomercials would have you believe that reaching your ideal
weight automatically means that you are healthy, and that how
you reach that ideal weight doesn't really matter. Nothing could
be further from the truth!
In reality, weight alone does not equal fitness. Think about it.
We all know someone who is thin but not fit or healthy. Simply
being thin does not automatically qualify us as fit. As a matter
of fact, the world is full of 'skinny fat people'.
What? Skinny fat people? How can that be?
When talking about overall fitness, what matters is the
percentage of bodyfat we have. It is entirely possible for a
thin person to have a high percentage of bodyfat. It is also
entirely possible for a thin person to be out of shape.
The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) defines
'fitness' as: "The state of well-being consisting of optimum
levels of strength, flexibility, weight control, cardiovascular
capacity and positive physical and mental health behaviors, that
prepare a person to participate fully in life, to be free from
controllable health risk factors and to achieve physical
objectives consistent with his/her potential."
Wow! Fitness means all that? Of course! Being truly fit doesn't
simply mean the number on the scale. Think about it this way -
some people who are thin still suffer from high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, and other maladies that we often associate
with weight issues. Being thin does not necessarily mean that
you are fit.
Doctors and medical
associations have told us the truth time and
time again: the only path to true fitness is through regular
exercise.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily create a healthier
heart, but regular exercise will improve heart health.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily lower cholesterol,
but regular exercise will.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily lower the risk of
some cancers, but regular exercise has been proven to reduce the
risk of some cancers.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily prevent
osteoperosis, but regular resistance exercise does.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily boost the immune
system, but regular exercise will.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily lead to healthier
pregnancies, but regular exercise does.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily prevent disability
in seniors, but regular exercise does.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily help you keep the
weight off for life, but regular exercise will.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily improve physical
performance, but regular exercise does.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily prevent muscle loss,
but regular resistance exercise does.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily increase metabolism,
but regular resistance exercise will.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily decrease the risk of
injury, but regular exercise does.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily prevent diabetes,
but regular exercise will.
* Simply losing weight does not necessarily prevent estrogen
loss, but regular exercise may.
This list could go on and on and on.....the point is that simply
losing weight does not make us fit. The only path to true
fitness, and all the benefits associated with fitness, is with
regular resistance and aerobic exercise.
So the next time you see one of those advertisements promising
weight loss without dieting or exercise, remember that weight
loss is not the only goal that matters! Remember that the world
is full of 'skinny fat people'.
About the author:
Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute
exercise studio for women focusing on fitness, health and
nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit
http://www.letspickupthepace.com/ for more information.
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American Diabetes Association Home Page |
Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. Available in English and Spanish. |
www.diabetes.org |
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Diabetes Information - American Diabetes Association |
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Diabetes UK home page - Diabetes UK |
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the ... |
www.diabetes.org.uk |
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Canadian Diabetes Association |
To promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service, and advocacy. |
www.diabetes.ca |
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Diabetes information including treating type 2 diabetes at ... |
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www.diabetes.com |
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Diabetes |
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diabetes.diabetesjournals.org |
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CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource |
The diabetes information homepage of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provided by the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. |
www.cdc.gov |
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CDC - Health Topic: Diabetes |
Diabetes · Diabetes and Research Diagnostics · Diabetes Surveillance Report · FAQ's on Diabetes · Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon ... |
www.cdc.gov |
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
Provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public. |
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov |
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Diabetes mellitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
For diabetes mellitus in pets, see diabetes in cats and dogs. ... Type 1 diabetes mellitus - formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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MedlinePlus: Diabetes |
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - Links to PDF ... Select services and providers for Diabetes in your area. ... |
www.nlm.nih.gov |
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetes |
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www.nlm.nih.gov |
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Diabetes |
What to expect from your diabetes diagnosis? Get up-to-the-minute information about medications, insulin, blood sugar management, nutrition requirements, ... |
diabetes.about.com |
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WebMD Diabetes Health Center - Information on Type 1 and Type 2 ... |
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www.webmd.com |
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Diabetes Overview |
Defines diabetes, including the various types and treatments. Provides information on the impact and cost of the disease, its increasing prevalence, ... |
www.niddk.nih.gov |
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Diabetes News - The New York Times |
A free collection of articles about diabetes published in The New York Times. |
topics.nytimes.com |
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children with DIABETES Online Community |
An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes, featuring message boards, chat rooms, and questions/answers from medical professionals. |
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com |
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International Diabetes Institute - Diabetes Research, Education ... |
The International Diabetes Institute is the leading national and international centre for diabetes research, diabetes education and diabetes care. |
www.diabetes.com.au |
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Diabetes New Zealand |
Educates and informs people about diabetes, its treatment, prevention, and cure of diabetes. |
www.diabetes.org.nz |
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