Don't Drink Grapefruit, Apple, or Orange Juice With Your Meds

healthnut wrote Aug 25, 2008 : Fruit juices maybe good for you, but sometimes, they can be very bad for you.   Grapefruit, apple, or apple juice can change the dosages of your meds, turning some drugs into "lethal dosages".     Check out the list. http://healthwise-everyth... more »
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Do You Get Tired Easily When You Exercise? Are You Getting Muscle Cramps at Night?

healthnut wrote Aug 16, 2008 : Having an efficient pair of kidneys is important because your kidneys "purify" your dirty blood as well as regulate your hormones and blood flow.   Your kidneys have the ability to increase your blood pressure as well as stimulate enythropoeiten to... more »
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What Happens When You Stop Exercising and Lose All Your Muscles

healthnut wrote Jul 06, 2008 : Here's another example why exercise is good for you. http://www.ehow.com/how_2184995_prevent-bedsores.html When you stop exercising and lose all your muscles, your tissue dies. The lack of blood flow to the area turns the tissue black. Nu... more »
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Which Diet Strategy Works Best Depends on...

healthnut wrote Jun 21, 2008 : In today's myriad market of weight loss strategies, it's important to note that just because a diet works for someone else does not mean it will work for you. Much of it depends on whether you are insulin sensitive or insulin resistant. According ... more »
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Concerning Your Health - How Clean are Those Hotel Room Glasses?

healthnut wrote Dec 29, 2007 : The next time you check in a hotel, be sure to wash your glasses thoroughly or better yet, bring your own. According to Fox News, Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Embassy Suites, and the likes, they all clean their glasses the "d... more »
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Update on the Kimmer's Diet

healthnut wrote Dec 16, 2007 : For those following the Kimmer's diet case, the outcome will not be released until July 2008. If you like to read the 215 page complaint filed against her, click on the following link. http://75.28.114.12/OpenAccess/logon.asp?forcelogon=Y&mc... more »
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Appetite Suppressant Drug Increase Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Suicide

healthnut wrote Nov 16, 2007 : Here's one weight loss drug to avoid. It called rimonabant (Acomplia) and leads to depression, anxiety, and possible suicide. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Depression/story?id=3872658&page=1... more »
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Excess Skin After a Major Weight Loss

healthnut wrote Nov 16, 2007 : Some people choose plastic surgery to improve their "looks" after a major weight loss. But be careful of this famous smooth talking Discovery Channel's doctor. He was featured on Oprah and is under investigation for possible malpractice. http://... more »
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How Dirty is the "Evils of All Wheels"?

healthnut wrote Nov 11, 2007 : I knew money was dirty but didn't know they contain traces of cocaine. According to the following Canadian article, traces of cocaine can be found on just about every bill. In addition, the following types of bacteria can be found: http://www.c... more »
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A "Spooky" Diet

healthnut wrote Oct 30, 2007 : I'm not fan of rapid weight loss. Knowing that our cells struggle with inhibitors on a daily basis to turn food into energy makes me wonder why the health professionals don't even put their feet down and say, "Going on a diet below your basal metabo... more »
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