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Green Tea Advantage
Green Tea has had more zealous acceptance than nearly any other food product in the past twenty years. There are claims that substances contained in green tea inhibit cancer cells, improve cholesterol, reduce the appetite and strengthen the immune system. Not since the Vitamin C rage has another food product been treated as a must have. The following summarizes the more important claims; some backed by research, some not. Read
By: David Rafferty | 29/02/2008 | Health
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Drink Water for Health and Weight Loss
Next to air, the most essential element your body needs is water. Yet, too little is said by medical experts about how vital water is to our overall health and appearance. Water, not coffee, not soft drinks, not fruit drinks and of course not alcoholic drinks. Just water. In grade school science class, you learn that the human body consists of between 55% and 75% water. Without it, we would die relatively quickly. Read
By: David Rafferty | 20/02/2008 | Health
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Why Include Strength Training in your Fitness Routine
Strength Training should be an essential part of your exercise and fitness program. Research shows that resistance or strength training provides a wide array of health benefits. It is important to maintaining bones, metabolism, immune system not to mention outward appearance. Read
By: David Rafferty | 10/02/2008 | Health
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Get Fit and Incinerate Fat Through Interval Training
Unless you are an athlete or fitness buff, when you think of losing body fat, you think jogging, swimming, cycling, or a similar activity. These activities provide wonderful benefits. But, when it comes to shedding body fat, experts agree interval training is more effective. Read
By: David Rafferty | 24/01/2008 | Health
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Title: Strength Training - Why Take the Time
Why take time to strength train? After all, if I stop, the muscles will turn to fat. Women will bulk up and look more like men. Both are myths. In fact, muscle is muscle, it doe not change into fat. It may droop a little if not used, but can be retrained. Women lack sufficient male hormones to bulk up. Let's look at some of the reasons it should be part of your fitness regimen Read
By: David Rafferty | 07/01/2008 | Health