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To Lose Weight, Join the "Portion Patrol"

America is awash in calories. And as the calorie floodwaters rise, the numbers of us who are overweight and obese rise along with them.

One of the main streams swelling the calorie flood is the prevalence of large-portioned meals and drinks - super-sized fast-food meals, all-you-can-eat buffets, seemingly bottomless sodas and slushes. And the way to cut off the stream's influence is to join the "portion patrol" - that is, to rigorously regulate the size of the meals we eat. (Read more about To Lose Weight, Join the "Portion Patrol")

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Caloric Restriction May Come in a Capsule Stories

Caloric Restriction May Come in a Capsule

A common compound found in red grapes and red wine has been found to mimic the healthy-aging effect in mice of caloric restriction, that is, an ultra-low-calorie diet. Receiving regular doses of resveratrol guaranteed dramatically healthier aging for the mice, leaving them with strong hearts, clear eyes, flexible muscles and strong bones well into old age, even if they started taking the chemical in middle age.

Caloric restriction, though effective in producing a relatively disease-free aging process, is actually impractical and perhaps dangerous for humans. But taking a resveratrol pill is not. In fact, the compound has been found to have no noticeable side effects. (Read more about Caloric Restriction May Come in a Capsule)

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Five Overlooked Food Factors in Weight Loss Stories

Five Overlooked Food Factors in Weight Loss

Losing weight isn't just a matter of cutting and burning calories. There are certain inherent qualities of foods, which, if you understand them, can help you craft an eating strategy that will magnify the effectiveness of your fat loss efforts.

Your food's "thermic effect." You burn more calories depending on what type of food you're eating. It takes more calories, for example, to digest, absorb and assimilate protein than other food types. So the more proteins you eat, which have a higher co-called thermic effect of food (TEF), the more calories you'll burn. (Read more about Five Overlooked Food Factors in Weight Loss)

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10 Dark Secrets of the Food Industry Stories

10 Dark Secrets of the Food Industry

With the public health crisis known as obesity reaching emergency proportions in the United States, the public spotlight is turning on the makers of the highly processed, high-calorie junk foods that help to fuel the growing calamity.

In a recent study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 32 percent of children were overweight but not obese, 16 percent were obese, and 11 percent were extremely obese. (Read more about 10 Dark Secrets of the Food Industry)

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Eat Differently as You Age Stories

Eat Differently as You Age

As people get older, their metabolism begins to change. And this means their intake of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals must change, too, or their health might suffer.

"All the nutritional things that we need to be concerned about as younger adults are even more important as we get older," says Alice Lichtenstein, professor of nutrition at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. (Read more about Eat Differently as You Age)

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Calorie Overload Creates Brain Imbalances Stories

Calorie Overload Creates Brain Imbalances

Overeating can cause the brain to lose control and cause damage potentially leading to diabetes, heart disease, and other ills - according to new U.S. research.

Eating too much appears to make a usually dormant immune system pathway in the brain, sending out immune cells to attack and destroy non-existent invaders. The finding could help explain why obesity causes so many different diseases, and also may offer a way to prevent obesity itself. (Read more about Calorie Overload Creates Brain Imbalances)

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Eight Strategies to Reduce Triglycerides Stories

Eight Strategies to Reduce Triglycerides

High triglycerides in your bloodstream can be just as much a danger signal for the health of your heart as high cholesterol, according to the Harvard Heart Letter.

Trouble is, people's awareness of the threat of cholesterol, hyped in the media for years, is far greater than that of triglycerides, the most common form of fat in food and the blood. Researchers have determined that the triglyceride danger threshold is 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood. So if your level is above that, the best way to reduce it is to change your lifestyle in the following eight ways. (Read more about Eight Strategies to Reduce Triglycerides)

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Five Foods to Slim By Stories

Five Foods to Slim By

Instead of getting on a fad diet, only to crash and burn a few weeks later, it's best to eat wholesome, natural foods in five or so small meals a day, according to anti-aging expert Dr. Maoshing Ni.

Dr. Mao, as the doctor of Chinese medicine and author of the best-selling book Secrets of Longevity is known, says a good weight-loss diet includes lean proteins, such as chicken breast; legumes, such as split peas and lentils; and whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Fad diets, he says, almost inevitably deny a person some important nutrients, leading to cravings all too often cause the dieter to regain his weight - and perhaps even more. He advocates eating the following as part of a sensible weight-loss program: (Read more about Five Foods to Slim By)

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Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Stories

Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

If you have high cholesterol and you're brimming with confidence in synthetic pharmaceuticals, then statin drugs such as Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor and Levitor are for you.

If, however, you lean toward medicating your body with natural products, there are a variety of items that have been scientifically proven to lower cholesterol - without the serious side effects of statin drugs that include severe memory loss, muscle cramps, liver toxicity, hair loss, heartburn and nausea. (Read more about Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs)

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Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Weight Loss Stories

Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Weight Loss

Sixty-six percent of Americans are overweight, and 32 percent are obese, so many citizens have now gotten serious about losing weight. But many times a dieter or exerciser can hit a weight-loss plateau that's seemingly impossible to get beyond.

Therefore, here follows seven areas to focus on to flank excess weight and, hopefully, lead to big improvements in health. (Read more about Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Weight Loss)

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Heavy-Metal Detox Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Are you or a loved one concerned about heavy-metal exposure? Most people don't realize how many toxic substances we're exposed to each day. They're in our food, water and even in our air. Little bit of exposure here and there doesn't do much but over time those heavy metals can do tremendous damage to our nervous and circulatory systems. At Healthe and Well, PC Richard W. Walker Jr., MD offers heavy-metal detox treatment to make sure you stay as healthy as possible. If you're searching for a way to keep your health, contact Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas today.

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Nutritionist Counseling Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Have you struggled to lose weight and stay healthy? With fast foods around every corner it's no wonder why so many Americans are overweight. Let's face it, it can be tough to balance proper nutrition, diet and exercise on your own. At Healthe and Well, PC, Rickard W. Walker Jr., MD makes every effort to help patients maintain the best physical condition as possible. At his practice in Bay Area Houston, Texas he offers guidance and education catered to each patient's unique lifestyle. Nutritionist counseling is only a phone call away, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.

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Integrative Medicine Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Always feeling tired? Living an unhealthy lifestyle? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses integrative medicine to get you back to a healthy lifestyle. Integrative medicine is a total approach to a persons' well-being. Traditional western-style healthcare is combined with complementary therapies to achieve a healthy body.

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Weight Management Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Gaining weight, but are unsure why? For many, aging can cause a person to gain significant weight. If left untreated, a person can become obese causing health conditions that can be harmful to a persons' health. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD is an experienced doctor who provides patients weight management.

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Osteoporosis Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Have a decrease in your physical activity? Do you feel pain every time you walk? Osteoporosis can be a debilitating disease, often caused by the aging process. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD has the experience and expertise to treat your osteoporosis.

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Anti-aging Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Noticed signs of aging? Want to get that youthful look back? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD provides patients with anti-aging techniques. For many people reaching 40 and 50 can be difficult to deal with. Signs of aging start to develop ranging from weight gain to decreased focus. You don't have to accept the aging process anymore. Dr. Walker utilizes preventative techniques to get the root of the disease before it occurs, affecting the body and mind.

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Age Management Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Gained some pounds in the last few years? Don't have as much stamina as you used to? Struggling with fading eyesight? Aging is a natural process that we go through every day of our lives. Still, getting older doesn't mean that you have to accept a lower quality of life. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to ensure that you don't miss any steps as you get older, age management can help. Age management's goal is to maintain optimal wellness as long as possible. With over 30 years of medical experience, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD and the team at Healthe and Well, PC offers the Bay Area Houston, Texas Community the tools they need to age well.

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Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Showing signs of aging? Suffer from age-related health conditions? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy is part of Dr. Walker's Age Management program. In this program He doesn't just deal with the conditions of aging, but goes after the root causes of these conditions, reducing or reversing the problem if possible.

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IV Nutrition Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Are you or a loved one unable to intake nutrition due to illness or injury? During adolescence and as we get older it's essential to maintain optimal nutritional levels to keep healthy and functioning. In special cases of severe illness, accident or surgery, nutritional elements unable to be consumed naturally are taken via intravenous line (IV). Richard W. Walker Jr., MD of Healthe and Well, PC is a firm believer that everyone should strive to maintain their bodies beyond the "acceptable levels" of traditional health care. If you're in need of IV nutrition services in Bay Area Houston, Texas, contact Dr. Walker today.

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Chelation Therapy Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Do you or a loved one suffer from a severe allergic reaction? Is exposure to toxic materials in day-to-day life causing you sickness and discomfort? Few people are really aware of the toxins that we expose ourselves to each day. Everything from food to makeup contains chemicals that with improper exposure can lead to disease. The practice of chelation therapy has helped remove many types of toxins and contaminants from the body for over 80 years. Today the FDA-approved EDTA chelation therapy is the standard for poison treatment in the USA. Don't take chances with your health and well-being. Those in Bay Area Houston, Texas, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.

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Environmental Medicine Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC
1560 Live Oak St., Suite A
Webster, Texas 77598
Call 888-450-2599

Concerned about your health and well-being? Most people don't notice many toxins they're exposed to each day. Whether its mold, heavy-metals, allergies or chemical sensitivities, there are countless man made contaminants in our environment that contribute to illness and disease. Environmental Medicine focuses on responding and removing poisonous substances before they can damage your health. At Healthe and Well, PC, Richard W. Walkers' Jr., MD prime objective is to bring your wellness to optimal levels. If you or a loved one is looking for a safer and healthier way to live, contact Dr. Walkers practice in Pasadena, Texas today.

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Bariatric/Obesity Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Daniel G. Davis

Dr. Daniel G. Davis

The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 855-1548

At Lawrence Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery in Westchester, they strive to give you the tools and support necessary to achieve the results you desire. Dr. Davis and the rest of his staff work tirelessly to provide patients with the most innovative weight control techniques.

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