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For vegetarians

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Vegetarians argue that people who refuse meat, generally have better health than those who consume meat. Perhaps this is so. But it is worth considering that a proper vegetarian diet means not only giving up meat, but also a healthier way of life - the rejection of drugs, alcohol and smoking. Vegetarians believe that their diet helps fight obesity (and overweight - one of the enemies of male potency). Unfortunately, not always know how to eat a balanced vegetarian - no meat meals can also be overly rich in carbohydrates and fats. People who adhere to a vegetarian diet, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (a negative influence on the quality of sexual life obviously) is lower than that Those who use the meat. According to American scientists, men, in the daily diet including meat, sick of prostate cancer is 3.6 times more likely than vegetarians. Vegetarians consume more plant food that is rich in fiber, which helps normalize the digestive process and therefore has

USANA Brings Pure Rest and Reformulated Procosa to PHL

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USANA Executive Director of Product Development and Technologies Dr. John Cuomo, Ph.D. and USANA Philippines General Manager Aurora "Duday" Gaston showcases USANA's newest addition to its roster of health supplements Pure Rest and Vegetarian Procosa during the launch event. New health supplements for sleep deprivation and no-allergy painkiller alternative MANILA, Philippines - USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), a global manufacturer of nutritional, high-quality supplements and personal care products, has launched 2 new products in the country – Pure Rest and Vegetarian Procosa. Pure Rest offers sleep-deprived individuals an effective food supplement that is sure to induce a good night's rest, the natural way. It is a fast-acting melatonin supplement, which promotes the body's natural sleep and wake cycles by supporting the natural increase of melatonin production at night. Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone synthesized in the brain, is resp

What Everyone Ought to Know About Vegetarian Diet for Weight Loss

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Becoming a vegetarian will have many impacts upon your life, for the most part it will improve your life and your body. I know you are most probably thinking, well, why change now? Let's take a look... A major reason is due to the meat itself, some make the switch to save the animals but the main reason I have found is because of the adverse effects the meat has on their bodies due to the high fat content. Changing to a vegetarian diet will reduce your weight rapidly and safely. Answer me this: Are you overweight? Do you feel full of energy? Do you feel tired and sluggish? How is your health as a whole? Is your blood pressure healthy? Does your doctor say your cholesterol is very high? If your blood and cholesterol levels are high I would consider trying out this diet, even if it is just for a short period of time. For example if your blood pressure is high as well as cholesterol, you should switch. Get the most out of food and give your body what it needs, feel energi

Skin cancer vs vitamin D

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REMEMBER when we used to lie out in the sun for hours covered in coconut oil? If you can, you're pre-skin cancer warnings now appear regularly on our TV and billboards. Slip, slop, slap is the message we've being given. But, with vitamin D deficiency more common, many people are also wondering if the sun protection message is affecting their health in other ways. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is both the major cause of skin cancer and the best source of vitamin D, according to the Cancer Council Australia. "We need to balance the risk of skin cancer from too much sun exposure with maintaining adequate vitamin D levels," it says. "Sensible sun protection does not put people at risk of vitamin D deficiency." Why we need vitamin D and how we get it Vitamin D keeps bones and muscles strong, as well as keep our immune system robust. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cognit

How To Reduce Weight Naturally

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Obesity can RISK your health,Reduce your Weight by Natural Way- 10 Effective Home Remedies for Losing Weight 1) Fruits and green vegetables are low caloriefoods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently. 2) One should avoid intake of too much salt. Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight. 3) Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided. 4) Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways. 5) Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight. 6) Taking of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation, which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a table spoonful to be taken with hot water. It is go

Urban Decay Turn To Animal Testing

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Since its launch in 1998, Urban Beauty has been a brand that is 100 per cent ethical. This means the company uses vegetarian or vegan ingredients wherever possible and is opposed to animal testing. The Urban Beauty brand famously refused to make fashion show appearances due to real fur being worn on the catwalk; indeed, Urban Beauty's animal testing policy states that it "will not allow third parties to test on animals on their behalf, except when it is required by law". Each product on the company's website is clearly marked as being animal-friendly, with the packaging plainly displaying the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics' (CCIC) Leaping Bunny logo: the guarantee of a cruelty-free product. Breaking into China However, the company has recently decided to try to break into the cosmetics market in China, a country in which animal testing on cosmetic products is required by law. Within Europe, there are a number of laws that prohibit certain

Vitamin D Deficiency Treatment at a Glance

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Because of its important functions, vitamin D is considered to be one of the most valuable vitamins. Vitamin D plays an important role in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption, it has a positive effect on bone growth and development, and prevents bone-related diseases in children and adults, and many more. When the vitamin D levels are quite low, then there are chances for the patient to experience vitamin D deficiency symptoms. All age groups can be affected by vitamin D deficiency and there are several situations when it can happen. The first situation is when the need for vitamin D is increased like in pregnant and lactating women or in children when their growth is the fastest. Another situation is when the body can't synthesize vitamin D because of some diseases like, kidney, liver or Crohn's disease. And finally, vitamin D deficiency can be caused when the intake of foods rich in vitamin D is inadequate or when people refuse to consume such food, vegetaria