Breast Cancer and Additional Risks of Post-Menopausal Weight Gain

By Ricardo d Argence

Even though many women feel that it is okay to gain weight during menopause, because it is something that happens almost naturally, it certainly is not something you want to do.

Many women face the challenge and all of them have to tackle it. If you allow yourself to just pack on the pounds without doing anything at all about it, you are risking your health more than you may know.

Your chances of getting breast cancer increase as you gain weight during menopause. You must realize what kinds of issues could go along with it if you discover that you are gaining pounds at this stage of your lifetime. The risk level is reversible though. Lower your risk of breast cancer by lowering your weight.

It has in fact been found by researchers from the Harvard Medical School of Public Health that women who have gained fifty-five pounds or more since they were eighteen are forty five percent more likely to develop breast cancer compared to women who did not put on that much weight. By using postmenopausal hormones you can actually increase your risk of cancer as well.

The best thing to do is to make sure that the weight is not put on to begin with. Sometimes things in life happens though and if you have found yourself in a position where you need to lose some weight then you can do just that. The sooner you act the better. The quicker you get that extra weight off the less likely you will end up with breast cancer.

Proper diet and exercise is very important. You want to make sure that you are doing everything in moderation. It's important to maintian a balanced diet to make sure you are still getting enough protein and everything else you need to function properly. Changing your diet and exercise will help you lose the weight.

Losing one or two pounds per week is the healthiest route. It's not just that wanting results quicker is bad for your body, it's also a way to almost insure that the pounds are going to come back quite soon. The best way to lose weight is to go slow.

Dieting and keeping in shape are important preventative measures for breast cancer, but you need to take care to not overdo it because you could end up hurting some other part of your body. Understand the facts and do something about becoming a healthier and better looking you. - 17273

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The 100% All-Natural Weight Loss Drink

By Thomas J. Slater

The market is crowded with energy drinks and other beverages these days. The makers of these products will claim that they can boost your metabolism and make it easier for you to lose weight. However, if you?re informed about the energy drinks market, you probably already know about Ephedra, as well as the fact that it has been banned in the U.S. market because of the adverse health effects it can have on some users.

It makes you think, doesn?t it? How can you know that these energy drinks are actually safe to use? Why not avoid them and try something which is completely safe, all natural and has been used by the Chinese for centuries?

This is a beverage which has been the subject of extensive research in Asia, the US and Europe. All of the researchers have concluded that this beverage really does help you lose weight by increasing your metabolism ? which means your body is better able to burn off the excess energy it stores as fat. This beverage also contains antioxidants which help to protect you from disease and has a whole host of other health benefits.

So what is this beverage, anyway? It?s Wu Yi tea, which is grown, harvested and processed at Wu Yi Mountain in Fujian province, China. Wu Yi tea is a type of oolong tea and has long been a staple for the Chinese ? the tea is believed to be partially responsible for the high level of physical health and fitness enjoyed by the Chinese people.

Wu Yi tea, because of the way in which it's processed, is rich in a substance called polyphenol. Research has shown that polyphenols raise the body's metabolic rate, so that your stored fat will be broken down and burned as energy at an accelerated rate. Polyphenols trigger a process called lipolysis in which your body's own fat burning enzymes work more effectively, causing a natural weight loss which will not threaten your health.

Studies on Wu Yi tea have also proven that drinking Wu Yi tea on a daily basis lowers your risk for some cancers, increases the health of your bones and teeth, improves cardiovascular function and even helps to keep your cholesterol levels healthy! There are no energy drinks out there which can do any of these things ? much less all of them as does Wu Yi tea.

Drinking only two cups of Wu Yi tea will provide you with its fat-burning benefits, and drinking more of it will provide additional health benefits. Wu Yi tea is safe for everyone--women, men, and children of all weights and degrees of physical fitness. There have been no side effects reported from drinking Wu Yi tea, and researchers now say that the small amount of caffeine found in tea does nothing to dehydrate the body. Drinking Wu Yi tea is as safe as drinking the purest water, while providing you with a host of additional health benefits! - 17273

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How to Lose Weight and Keep it off

By Dyan Pascal

There's a lot of conflicting information on weight loss on the internet. Most people who follow traditional advice of avoiding high fat foods will find that it just doesn't help, period. Once you start eating unhealthy, your body starts to build up an ugly gum-like residue. Even if you switched to eating healthier, your body won't start to lose weight overnight, because of this buildup.

This gum quickly turns into plaque and can even lead to parasite infestations. The plaque and infestation have a long term effect on your body. It can be very difficult to get rid of this buildup overnight.

A good analogy is to think of your teeth. Let's say you've been eating foods that are bad for your teeth all your life. You look in the mirror one day and find that your teeth are beginning to change color. If you were to change your eating habits, it would still take a long time for your teeth to look white again.

The good news is that your digestive system can be cleaned up a lot faster than your teeth. The secret is to use a special diet that will naturally clear out all the gum, plaque, and parasites that have built up in your body over the years. Once your system is clear, then you'll start to drop those pounds easily and painlessly.

Once you get the unhealthy "gunk" out, you have to keep your body in healthy condition. If you start eating unhealthily again, the gunk will come back just as quickly. Having a good, easy diet plan is the only way to make sure that your system stays in great shape. You need to construct an easy diet plan that you can follow for a long time without too much effort.

Most people who diet are looking to lose weight overnight, and never think about it again. Unfortunately, if the eating habits you've had so far got you where you are now, chances are if you went back to those habits, you'd just start gaining all that weight back again. Having a healthy, easy diet plan will make all the difference.

Using this natural method of dieting, you'll be able to lose weight without ever touching a diet pill. Most people don't realize that diet pills actually add to their digestive system's "gunk" rather than help remove it. Most diet pills promise to kill fat cells or reduce appetite. In reality, neither of these approaches are long term solutions.

Once you understand and start to adopt this method of weight-loss, you'll find that your weight will naturally drop, pound by pound. The weight you lose will also stay off, because what you're doing is actually healthy and nourishing. You'll get to enjoy the inner satisfaction of knowing that you're treating your body well. - 17273

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Risks of Weight Gain After Menopause, Breast Cancer

By Ricardo d Argence

Some women think that gain weight during menopause is ok. Even if it just occurs naturally, it is not something you want to do.

Many women face the challenge and all of them have to tackle it. If you allow yourself to just pack on the pounds without doing anything at all about it, you are risking your health more than you may know.

As your weight increases during menopause, so does your chance at getting breast cancer. If you find yourself gaining weight during this time in your life you need to be aware of the problems that could very well come along with it. The risk level is reversible though. Once you begin lowering your weight you will also be lowering your risk at getting breast cancer.

Indeed, studies done at the Harvard Medical School of Public Health have shown that women who've put on 55 or more pounds since the age of 18 are 45% more apt to get breast cancer in comparison to those who didn't gain that many pounds. Using postmenopausal hormones can actually increase the risk of cancer.

It is important not to gain the weight at all. Life happens and you can find yourself in need to lose some weight, so do it. The sooner you act the better. The faster you lose those extra pounds the less likely you'll have breast cancer.

The key to success is to make certain that you diet and exercise properly. You want to make sure that you are doing everything in moderation. Getting enough protein and everything else that your body needs is very important. You may be able to lose the weight with a regular exercise routine and a diet change.

Dropping about one to two pounds a week is the healthiest way to go about it though. Insisting on faster results could not only damage your system but also almost guarantee that you will regain the weight in the near future. Slow and steady is the way to go when trying to lose weight.

Dieting and keeping in shape are important preventative measures for breast cancer, but you need to take care to not overdo it because you could end up hurting some other part of your body. Understand the facts and do something about becoming a healthier and better looking you. - 17273

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Using Your Mind To Get In Shape

By Nate Rifkin

Back in high school I lifted weights a few times per week with a friend of mine. One day a third friend named Jason joined us. But it would only be for a single session.

"I can't stay motivated," Jason said. "I can't workout unless I listen to the soundtrack from Rocky."

It was funny to hear. But then I started thinking to myself: So what?

If he needed to listen to Eye Of The Tiger or Hearts On Fire EVERY time he trained, then why not just listen to them every time?

If it works for you, go for it.

I work out a little after I wake up. Mostly I say others should do the same. But if you're more of a nightowl, make that work for you.

You might want to eat a little before working out. Or maybe you prefer an empty stomach - I know I usually do.

I also hate any kind of gym where the air conditionings cranked to the max. Some people love it. I like to cover myself up when I work out, lots of people prefer spandex " including some who really shouldnt have the privilege.

It comes down to not thinking, "I HAVE to do such and such" thinking that's a negative. If a certain condition helps you out - follow that to the letter. If you need a cold atmosphere, lots of noise, and heavy clothing to stay in shape in the afternoon, do that. If you prefer lighter clothes in a quiet room right after you wake up, do that instead.

And of course listen to some Gonna Fly Now too. - 17273

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Acai Berry Company

By Jenny North

There are very few foods in the world that can claim to be superfoods. Superfoods must have many more benefits besides just providing enough calories and some nutrition. However, there are some foods that are able to be elevated to superfood status because of the incredible benefits they can deliver.

Acai berry is one of these foods. With its ability to do everything from increase weight loss to fighting off disease, acai berry can provide you with better health without any effort.

What makes Pure Acai Berry such an incredible food is the fact that its nutritional content is as close to perfect as possible. First of all, it is absolutely filled with antioxidants. Click here to find more information about Acai Berry Company.

As you probably know, antioxidants are necessary for slowing down the effects of aging and for fighting disease. The berry also has monounsaturated fats, which are the healthy type also found in olive oil.

Fiber and phytosterols are also part of the package, as is a well balanced amino acid complex. In all, this food is a very complete way of getting energy, nutrition, and antioxidants all in one package.

Because of its extremely complete nutritional content, the acai berry has the potential to provide tons of benefits for your body. Among the most popular reasons for people to use the product are to increase energy, maintain better health, and to lose weight.

You can expect to have more energy when you use the acai berry because of its combination of carbohydrates and fats and its high concentration of antioxidants. All of these things combined make it a very good source of energy and a great way to increase your stamina during the day. Because you are likely to feel and be healthier while taking it, this will also increase your energy.

The antioxidant levels of this berry are more than five times as high as in blueberries and other such foods. This makes them very powerful in terms of fighting aging and bodily damage. Many people rely on this berry to fight off the free radicals that can be implicated in everything from cancer to wrinkles.

Antioxidants have the amazing power to neutralize free radicals, which can help you feel younger and healthier than ever before. By using foods with high levels of antioxidants, you can experience great health and fend off the damaging effects of pollution, UV light, aging and more.

Pure Acai Berry can also help you with your weight loss goals as it has the ability to help your body burn fat more efficiently and to increase your metabolism. In addition, because it can help your body work more efficiently in general, you can expect losing weight to be easier.

For instance, the ability of the berry to increase your stamina will make it easier for you to exercise, and the berries perfect amino acid complex will allow your muscles to function properly during exercise. The berry even provides digestive support so that you can use your food more efficiently.

The benefits of the acai berry are hard to beat and it is a great addition to any diet. Since it is not a local crop, the best way to get the benefits of this berry is in the supplement form offered by Pure Acai Berry.

Since this is the most concentrated and purest way of getting the incredible benefits of this berry, you will be able to reap the benefits of this berry much sooner. Begin now and you can even get a Free Trial of Pure Acai Berry to see the benefits for yourself! Click on Acai Berry Company to find out more. - 17273

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Osteoporosis and Other Risks of Unhealthy Diets After Menopause

By Ricardo d Argence

There are a number of health risks that increase during menopause, and many of these risks are exacerbated by a poor diet.

When females near menopause, their systems start reducing the manufacture of estrogen along with progesterone. While we tend to think of these almost exclusively in terms of their roles as female reproductive hormones, these hormones also play an important role in bone health.

Decreases in estrogen levels accompany a reduction in a woman's bone density. This decline actually starts well before menopause, especially in women with inadequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D during the crucial young adult years of bone formation. The loss of bone density is greatly accelerated during menopause, making women up to seven times more likely to fracture a bone than men, and putting them at risk of osteoporosis.

Throughout menopause, woman's ability to burn calories begin to reduce speed, particularly if she is not active. Digestion of food becomes sluggish, causing greater absorption of nutrients from food. The bad news is that the health of a woman during menopause will be more greatly impacted by bad fats, sugars, and processed foods.

With changes in digestion and metabolisn can lead to weight gain to the decrease in female reproductive hormones combined. Increase in weight increases along with other physical changes during menopause, can lead to an increase possibility of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and similar conditions. The risk of developing both osteoporosis and cardiovascular illnesses of the good news is that eating a healthful diet during menopause can help reduce.

The key to a healthful diet that can help stave off osteoporosis, weight gain, and associated health complications, is balance. Start by eating at least three nutritious meals each day. Eating more frequent, smaller meals is even better. Avoid focusing too much on calories, and instead pay attention to reasonable portion sizes and eating foods that pack a lot of nutrients into few calories. Some examples are leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and brightly colored red and yellow vegetables. A daily multi-vitamin is also a good idea to ensure adequate intake of important nutrients.

Fiber assists in carrying food via the digestive system in order to fight a slow metabolic rate. This facilitates healthy digestive function, and aids in preventing excessive weight increase. Whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables are nutritious foods that are high in fiber. As well as keeping a high-fiber diet, you need to stay away from foods that are fatty and fried. Your fat into should be less than 1/3 of your calories consumed.

Although there are some fats essential for a healthy living. Do include sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Some common food sources of omega 3 are salmon and other cold water fish, seeds, and nuts, especially walnuts. Omega 3 fatty acids will help to lessen some troubling symptoms of menopause as well as lessen inflammation.

For managing common symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and irritability, try reducing or eliminating caffeine and spicy foods from your diet. Avoid excess sugar, especially corn syrup and other highly-processed foods.

Drinking water can also help fight hot flashes. It also be great to eat foods rich in plant phytoestrogens (beans and other legumes, apples, potatoes, and carrots.) Soy also contains high levels of phytoestrogens, and there are many tasty flavored drinks, yogurts, and even frozen desserts, that contain soy.

The recommended daily allowance for calcium for women over age 50 is 1200 mg, but strive for this amount even if you're younger than age 50. Be sure that your intake of calcium is adequate. Vitamin D aids in absorption of calcium, so eating low-fat dairy products that are fortified with vitamin D is a good choice. Consuming enough bone-protecting calcium can help slow down bone loss, decreasing the risk of developing osteoporosis.

Good nutrition during menopause will greatly lessen the risks of weight gain, osteoporosis, and additional health issues. A healthy diet will also provide you with more energy, and can help you reduce or eliminate troublesome symptoms of menopause. - 17273

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What Supplements Do I Need For 6 Pack Abs

By Dr Adel Cosmet

More and more supplements for women are becoming available in the market especially for those who are looking forward to having six-pack abs. These women health supplements usually include vitamins, minerals and other acids that aim to provide the body with the nutrients it needs for the rigorous work out or to supply the amount of nutrients the body lacks.

As defined, health supplements refer to products that intend to supplement a person's need for nutrients that contain one or more ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals. These are usually taken orally and come in the form of pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid. Health supplements can easily be recognized because they are usually indicated on the label of the container along with information on nutrient contents and other claims.

For women who are gearing towards having six-pack abs, the most common supplements include products that aim to boost health and energy levels. These supplements are usually composed of vitamins including Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K, and "X"; minerals that include calcium, magnesium, potassium, boron, zinc, copper, manganese, and chromium among others that are beneficial for women's health; and a set of amino acids that are said to be vital to women's physical and emotional being.

Finding the best supplements for six-pack abs

If you are training to get six-pack abs and you feel that you need health supplements, your must look for products that are complete multi-vitamin, mineral, and herbal formulas especially created and formulized for women's needs. Experts say that a good women health supplement to aid the development of six-pack abs should also have a quality formula that is composed of the most natural ingredients as well as food factors available and should not use synthetic chemicals and substitutes that can be harmful to the body.

To find the right health supplements needed to achieve six-pack abs, women should:

- consult a physician or a registered nurse first before trying on a specific supplement to know if there would be possible complications if you are dieting;

- educate one's self through simple research which can help you be familiarized with the essentials of women supplements and what they must contain and read about different minerals and vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E to make sure that you know what kind of nutrients that enter your body.

- only use the supplements appropriate for one's age to adapt to the different physical, intellectual, and emotional changes along the way;

- get feedback from people who have tried it to get first hand information about its effects and possible side effects;

- follow the instructions on the label carefully and religiously so you will not have greater risks of getting side effects and will more chances in getting the desired results.

The market is now full of supplements for women who are looking forward to having six-pack abs. But before trying any of which, it is very important for you to determine quality of the health supplements by buying only to companies that are pharmaceutical GMP compliant. Also, always check the label intently to see if the health supplement is made up of cheap additive fillers like cornstarch, rice, sugar, silica, artificial colors, and flavorings. It is also of high importance to buy a health supplement with a local consumer product help line so you can for inquire about the product anytime you need to. - 17273

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Infos - Colon Cleanses to Lose Weight: Do They Really Work?

By Marc Bauer

Are you looking to lose weight? If you are, you may have used the internet to research weight loss products. When many of us think of weight loss product, diet pill are often the first thing that comes to mind. While diet pills may be healthy to help you achieve your weight loss goals, diet pills are not the only weight loss product that you may want to look into. A large number of individuals have successfully used colon cleanses, also commonly referred to as weight loss cleanses, to lose weight and you may want to think about doing the same.

When it comes to regulating colon cleanses to remove weight, there have been most individuals, presumably usually similar to you, who consternation how a total routine works. Prior to bargain how colon cleanses might assistance we remove weight, it is critical to recollect which there might be a variance. There have been a small colon cleanses which publicize which they have been written to assistance we remove weight. These sorts of colon cleanses have been additionally ordinarily referred to as weight detriment cleanses. With which in mind, there have been colon cleanses which publicize which they have been not upon trial to assistance we remove weight, even yet a small of them may.

When regulating a colon cleanse, it is critical which we follow all of an instructions since to you. For instance, there have been a small colon cleanses which need which we do not eat anything for a single or dual days. These sorts of colon cleanses have been mostly ones which have been in glass format. A colon cleanses in tablet format might ask which we usually eat as well as splash sure products, similar to fruits as good as vegetables. If we buy a colon clean which asks to we shorten your diet, we have been suggested to do so. This diet limitation is what creates it probable for us to remove weight, as good as concede a colon clean to scrupulously work.

When you use a colon cleanse, you are essentially detoxifying, your body. The colon cleanse will work to near toxins out from your colon and sometimes even your intestines. This is not only saint to promote a healthy wellbeing, but it can also help you lose weight. It has been said that the average mortal has anywhere from four to eight pounds of stored waste in their body. When using a colon cleanse, that extra waste will be expelled from your body. This is why many individuals are healthy to lose weight with a colon cleanse.

If you are able to use a rapid colon cleanse, like one that works in three to seven days, you may notice a rapid weight loss. There are some individuals who use colon cleanses to quickly lose weight before a special event like a wedding or a vacation. While you may be able to achieve rapid weight loss with a colon cleanse, it is important that you proceed with caution. If you do not change the way that you eat or add exercise to your daily activities, you may see your weight add back on it as little as a few weeks or a few days. This typically happens if you were asked to restrict your diet when using a colon cleanse. While you do not have to keep up with your restricted diet, you are advised to reduce your junk food intake and start a daily or at least a weekly exercise program.

Since it is more than doable for you to lose weight with a colon cleanse, you may be interested in giving one a try. When looking to buy a colon cleanse, you may be healthy to find them acquirable for understanding in traditional department stores, fitness stores, and health stores, both on and offline. Before buying a colon cleanse, you may want to search for product reviews online or speak with a healthcare professional. This will help to ensure that you if you do buy a colon cleanse that your money is well spent. - 17273

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