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• Hair Loss Information
  Hair Loss Online: "Hair loss is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. In fact; we typically lose 50 to 150 scalp hairs every day. Baldness (alopecia) results when hair ..."
• Understanding your Weight: Calories
  A pound of fat represents approximately 3500 calories of stored energy. In order to lose a pound of fat, you have to use 3500 more calories than you consume. Although this seems like a simple formula remember that your body is a thinking organism designed to protect itself. If you were to try to reduce […]
• Obesity and Anorexia Nervosa
  On the opposite side of binge eating is anorexia nervosa. It affects around 1 to 2 percent of the female population. Anorexia is characterized by self-starvation and obsession with food, weight and appearance, weight loss of 15% or more below the normal body weight and an intense fear of being fat. Many anorexics look emaciated, […]
• Obesity and Bulimia Nervosa
  Binge eating is also present in another eating disorder, bulimia nervosa. It is estimated that 1.1 to 4.2 percent of females will have bulimia nervosa in their lifetime. Bulimics are caught in a binge/purge cycle. They binge eat, usually in secret, then purge to get rid of the calories just eaten. Purging may involve either […]
• Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
  Obesity itself is not an eating disorder, but people who are obese or who fear becoming obese may develop one. Binge Eating Disorder - The most common eating disorder is binge eating disorder. Approximately 4 million Americans have this disorder. Binge eating disorder is more than just occasionally overeating. It is characterized by eating uncontrollably, […]
• Are you obese or just overweight?
  Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 million people in the United States, and women are especially affected. Over one-third of women between the ages of 20 and 74 are obese, the majority of them being African American or Mexican American. With more and more pre-packaged food and less and less activity, the number […]
• Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Sides & Vegetables
  BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE AND GARLIC1 pound broccoli florets2 cloves minced garlic2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil¼ cup freshly, grated cheese (your favorite type)Steam broccoli in 2 inches of water for 2 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom of skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 […]
• Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Main Meals 2
  MEATBALLS½ pound of ground pork1 pound ground chicken1 small onion, chopped fine1 egg2 cloves minced garlic2 Tbsp chopped dill2 Tbsp canola oilsalt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, mix all ingredients EXCEPT the oil together well. Make about 12 meatballs from the mixture. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat […]
• Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Main Meals
  EASY MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS OMELETTE2 eggs2 Tbsp water3 fresh asparagus stalks, stemmed¼ cup sliced white mushrooms¼ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheeseSpray small skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Lightly whip (by hand is fine) eggs and water. Pour egg/water mix into skillet. When top is firm, spoon asparagus, mushrooms and cheese […]
• Low Carb Recipe & Snack Ideas: Desserts
  WHIPPED JELLO TREAT1 package sugar free Jello, your favorite variety2/3 cup boiling water2 cups ice cubes1 container frozen whipped topping, thawedFavorite nuts to tasteDissolve Jello in boiling water. Pour into mixing bowl. Add ice cubes and stir until ingredients thicken. Remove any pieces of ice cube remaining. Mix in whipped cream and stir briskly until […]