Comments for Health Blog http://www.ahealthblog.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:29:19 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Adherence to DASH Diet Associated With Lower BMI in Adolescent Girls by Aileenhttp://www.ahealthblog.com/adherence-to-dash-diet-associated-with-lower-bmi-in-adolescent-girls.html#comment-77 Aileen Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:29:19 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/wordpress/obesity-weight-loss/adherence-to-dash-diet-associated-with-lower-bmi-in-adolescent-girls.html#comment-77 I'm trying to adapt myself to the DASH diet program. I wonder if there's a version for Asians. Anyway, we can't go wrong with local fruits and veggies I suppose. :-) I’m trying to adapt myself to the DASH diet program. I wonder if there’s a version for Asians. Anyway, we can’t go wrong with local fruits and veggies I suppose. :-)

]]> Comment on Junk Food Could Play a Role in Brain Shrinkage by Kelsey Newmanhttp://www.ahealthblog.com/junk-food-play-role-brain-shrinkage.html#comment-70 Kelsey Newman Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:11:07 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/?p=3062#comment-70 I firmly believe that junk food does no good to the body in any way and this new information just adds to that fact. I firmly believe that junk food does no good to the body in any way and this new information just adds to that fact.

]]> Comment on Study Shows Tai Chi Effective Depression Treatment in the Elderly by Sally@Get Help for Depressionhttp://www.ahealthblog.com/study-shows-tai-chi-effective-depression-treatment-in-the-elderly.html#comment-66 Sally@Get Help for Depression Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:17:18 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/wordpress/mood-disorders/study-shows-tai-chi-effective-depression-treatment-in-the-elderly.html#comment-66 Not just the elderly. I am 40 (not quite elderly yet) and have found tai chi very helpful for depression. The more I practised, the better I got at it and the more helpful it became. Once you've been doing it for a while you can sink into an almost hypnotic state and that's when it really starts to work. Not just the elderly. I am 40 (not quite elderly yet) and have found tai chi very helpful for depression. The more I practised, the better I got at it and the more helpful it became. Once you’ve been doing it for a while you can sink into an almost hypnotic state and that’s when it really starts to work.

]]> Comment on Low-Intensity Walking Exercise of Benefit to Parkinson’s Patients by Michellehttp://www.ahealthblog.com/low-intensity-walking-exercise-of-benefit-to-parkinsons-patients.html#comment-63 Michelle Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:17:21 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/wordpress/parkinsons/low-intensity-walking-exercise-of-benefit-to-parkinsons-patients.html#comment-63 Thanks for sharing this post. I am a big believer in walking for exercise, especially for seniors, or people just starting an exercise program. There are many studies confirming the positive health benefits of walking, so this post adds another reason, why at minimum people should walk for exercise. Thanks for sharing this post. I am a big believer in walking for exercise, especially for seniors, or people just starting an exercise program. There are many studies confirming the positive health benefits of walking, so this post adds another reason, why at minimum people should walk for exercise.

]]> Comment on Regular Exercise Could Protect the Brain from Silent Strokes by Urgent Care Arlington, VAhttp://www.ahealthblog.com/regular-exercise-could-protect-the-brain-from-silent-strokes.html#comment-58 Urgent Care Arlington, VA Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:25:36 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/wordpress/fitness-news/regular-exercise-could-protect-the-brain-from-silent-strokes.html#comment-58 Regular exercise is really important for our body. It will keep us healthy and strong against illnesses. Thanks for this great post. Regular exercise is really important for our body. It will keep us healthy and strong against illnesses. Thanks for this great post.

]]> Comment on Brain Scans Can Predict Smoking Cessation Program Success by Holistic Doctorhttp://www.ahealthblog.com/brain-scans-can-predict-smoking-cessation-success.html#comment-57 Holistic Doctor Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:59:06 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/wordpress/addiction/brain-scans-can-predict-smoking-cessation-success.html#comment-57 Addiction varies from person to person. Willpower is in short supply these days but hypnotherapy has been proven to help. Nobody who smokes can be totally healthy. Addiction varies from person to person. Willpower is in short supply these days but hypnotherapy has been proven to help. Nobody who smokes can be totally healthy.

]]> Comment on Position of Foot When Walking or Running Influences Ankle Sprain Risk by Orthoticshttp://www.ahealthblog.com/position-of-foot-when-walking-or-running-influences-ankle-sprain-risk.html#comment-54 Orthotics Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:25:31 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/wordpress/fitness-news/position-of-foot-when-walking-or-running-influences-ankle-sprain-risk.html#comment-54 How much can a custom orthotic fit influence this? How much can a custom orthotic fit influence this?

]]> Comment on Blood Pressure Chart by Tony Roverehttp://www.ahealthblog.com/blood-pressure-chart.html#comment-52 Tony Rovere Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:27:25 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/?p=1888#comment-52 Very well done presentation.In particular, the last chart showing the lifestyle modification along with the approximate reduction in blood pressure readings is important.But because so many of us are struggling with our weight, I wanted to add a few quick weight loss tips that are simple and yet can have real impact, even for busy people:1) Drink water...water is the most important weight loss suppressant there is, for several reasons:a) It is a natural appetite suppressant...when your stomach is filled with water you aren't hungry.b) Studies have shown that by drinking 16 ounces of water before a meal, you will consume 15% fewer calories at that meal. This can mean a savings of around 300 calories a day for most people.c) By switching to water and laying off of the alcohol, lattes, soda [even the diet soda...which just contains all of the fake sugars that will still keep you fat] and other sugary drinks, most people would experience another 300 calories of savings a day.All you have to do is take that 600 calories you saved by the water switch and figure out that this would equal almost 20,000 fewer calories over the course of a month.That's over 5 pounds of fat gone, just by making a switch to water.So as you are looking to lose weight to improve your blood pressure readings, consider a switch to water. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways for you to reduce your calorie content. Very well done presentation.

In particular, the last chart showing the lifestyle modification along with the approximate reduction in blood pressure readings is important.

But because so many of us are struggling with our weight, I wanted to add a few quick weight loss tips that are simple and yet can have real impact, even for busy people:

1) Drink water…water is the most important weight loss suppressant there is, for several reasons:

a) It is a natural appetite suppressant…when your stomach is filled with water you aren’t hungry.

b) Studies have shown that by drinking 16 ounces of water before a meal, you will consume 15% fewer calories at that meal. This can mean a savings of around 300 calories a day for most people.

c) By switching to water and laying off of the alcohol, lattes, soda [even the diet soda...which just contains all of the fake sugars that will still keep you fat] and other sugary drinks, most people would experience another 300 calories of savings a day.

All you have to do is take that 600 calories you saved by the water switch and figure out that this would equal almost 20,000 fewer calories over the course of a month.

That’s over 5 pounds of fat gone, just by making a switch to water.

So as you are looking to lose weight to improve your blood pressure readings, consider a switch to water. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways for you to reduce your calorie content.

]]> Comment on High Dose Vitamin D Supplements of Benefit to Obese Teenagers by Malenahttp://www.ahealthblog.com/high-dose-vitamin-d-supplements-benefit-obese-teenagers.html#comment-49 Malena Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:57:04 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/?p=3049#comment-49 It's very interesting to know that vitamin D3 can be helpful to obese teens. I've been taking this supplement for protecting me from cancer. Thanks for writing this article. I am happy that I learned something new from your blog. :) It’s very interesting to know that vitamin D3 can be helpful to obese teens. I’ve been taking this supplement for protecting me from cancer. Thanks for writing this article. I am happy that I learned something new from your blog. :)

]]> Comment on Junk Food Could Play a Role in Brain Shrinkage by lose thigh fat fasthttp://www.ahealthblog.com/junk-food-play-role-brain-shrinkage.html#comment-46 lose thigh fat fast Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:08:09 +0000 http://www.ahealthblog.com/?p=3062#comment-46 Thanks for the information. I always knew junk food was bad for you, but I didn't know how bad it affects the brain. Thanks for the information. I always knew junk food was bad for you, but I didn’t know how bad it affects the brain.

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