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Appitite Control - MetabolismAdvice.com. Learn how you can take control of your appetite and curb the cravings of hunger.

Appitite Control - MetabolismAdvice.com

The Appetite Problem Anyone who has followed any kind of diet in the past will know that much of the battle is against your appetite. Many of us eat lunch and feel satified then a few hours latter have cravings for more food. In these times you need a will-power of steel to not reach for junk food. Others simply feel constantly hungry and are unable to stop eatting. The Food Problem Often our constant cycle of hunger is due to the kinds of food we eat. Satisfying Foods In the same way that some foods release energy quickly, there are also foods that release energy at a slower pace. Meal Timing Meal timing is another important factor in appetite control. Another consideration is the times at which you eat meals. Eating regular low glycemic index meals should help to keep your appetite under control and regulate your metabolism. List of Anti-inflammatory Food - MetabolismAdvice.com. This article provides a list of anti-inflammatory foods and allows you to learn how to not let inflammation stall your weight loss.

List of Anti-inflammatory Food - MetabolismAdvice.com

What is inflammation? Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation. We are all familiar with the classic signs of inflammation (swelling, redness and pain) that occur when we hurt ourselves or have some kind of infection. However recent research1 has shown that eating the wrong foods can cause inflammation within our bodies. In fact being overweight can itself be the cause of inflammation. Body fat causes inflammation The fatty tissues of the body secrete hormones that regulate the immune system and inflammation, but in the case of an overweight individual this can become out of control. Leptin is involved in appetite control.Resistin is a hormone that increases insulin resistance.Adiponectin lowers the blood sugar by making your body more insulin sensitive. Food and inflammation. Type 2 Diabetes. Just Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know.

Eye Floaters. Although the real cause of eye floaters is unknown, I do have my own theories to share. My entire life I have been a person that sleeps with my eyes open. Every night I will wake up to painful eyes and especially early in the morning. Pork loin vs. turkey breast. 18 foods that fight common ailments. Cheese Why it's good: Studies have found that women with PMS have lower levels of calcium around ovulation than women who don't experience PMS symptoms, so amping up your intake of cheese and other dairy products is worth a shot if you're prone to cramps and mood swings.

18 foods that fight common ailments

Eat Up! Make sure you're getting at least the recommended amount of calcium daily—experts say only 10% of us are getting it through diet alone! Women under 50 need 1,000 mg; if you're 50 or over, 1,200 mg. Aim for three servings of calcium rich foods like cheese and yogurt daily; women over 50 should tack on a fourth serving. Pineapple Why it's good: This fruit has three things going for it. Eat Up! Almonds. Health Tips - Home Remedies That Work at WomansDay.com.

Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine—what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections?

Health Tips - Home Remedies That Work at WomansDay.com

But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? A pencil could do the trick. Below, get medical explanations behind a few bizarre—albeit brilliant—MacGyver-esque home remedies. Duct Tape to Remove Warts In 2002, a group of doctors compared duct tape’s effectiveness with liquid nitrogen in removing warts. Vapor Rub to Cure Nail Fungus While there are no studies to prove coating infected toenails with vapor rub once or twice a day is an effective treatment for nail fungus, a basic Internet search results in a number of personal testaments to the medicinal ointment's fungus-killing powers.

No, This Is Why You're Fat! In a classic case of contradictory government policy the above pyramids clearly show the inverse relationship between federal government agriculture subsidies and federal nutrition recommendations.

No, This Is Why You're Fat!

Originally published in 2007 by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in Good Medicine Magazine to outline the committee's concern about the impending farm bill. The graphic recently resurfaced in food security circles and found its way to the Economix Blog @ The New York Times. Click through for why this is important and some more nifty graphs that help explain the obesity epidemic.

The original PCRM article explains the regulatory discrepancy that results in an obese nation. The Farm Bill...governs what children are fed in schools and what food assistance programs can distribute to recipients. (Despite an early pledge to cut big ag subsidies Obama caved to the power of the industry and reversed this plan.) Catherine Rampell @ Economix David Leonhardt @ Economix. Toenail Fungus: Natural Remedies to the Rescue by Sylvia Anderson - Skin, Hair and Nails - InsidersHealth.com.

If you live in a warm, damp climate, spend a lot of time hanging out in pools or saunas, or exercise a lot, then you may have experienced a bout with toenail fungus (onychomycosis).

Toenail Fungus: Natural Remedies to the Rescue by Sylvia Anderson - Skin, Hair and Nails - InsidersHealth.com

And you wouldn’t be alone! One in four Americans over the age of 40 can expect to have had nail fungus during their lifetime. Nail fungus can be hard to treat, but a combination of traditional medicine and herbal remedies may be your best bet. Let’s review some natural remedies for nail fungus . . . Visit a doctor or podiatrist at the first signs of a fungal infection (white or yellow spots, crumbling nails, thickened nails, or separation of nails from the nail bed).

You may want to give the following supplements a try as well: How to Lower Your Chances of Getting Cancer.