Posts for 'Health Myths' Category

All Refined Carbohydrates are Hazardous to Your Health. The average American eats over 300 pounds of sugars each year. Most of this is because of all the sugar that is added to the everyday foods most people eat. Sugars are refined carbohydrates include anything that ends in "ose." Sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, dextrose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup and sugar all count as sugar. An easy way to remember this is anything that rhymes with "gross."

I am not talking about sugar naturally found in fruits and other such sources. If nature put it there, it is usually fine. And again, how it affects you will depend more on you individually than the type of fruit itself. Yes, sugar is natural, but it is not fresh. And when you add it to another food, the other food is not pure either.

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Yoga is an excellent method of increasing flexibility and strength and toning the body. Yoga can be enjoyed by all fitness levels, with opportunities to challenge your body further. In addition to physical benefits of yoga, it is also beneficial for the mind because it can reduce stress levels and create awareness of one’s body. Yoga can be advantageous in many ways, but getting started can be an intimidating process. We have a few simple tips that will help you take the first step into yoga so you can reap the many benefits.

Equipment

One of the biggest advantages to yoga is that very little equipment is required. Most people begin with loose fitting clothing and a yoga mat. While some opt for organic clothing made specifically for yoga, others get along just fine in sweats or shorts and a t-shirt. While yoga is usually practiced barefoot, some prefer non-slip socks or soft shoes to wear during their sessions. As you advance, you may eventually add yoga props like a strap or belt, chair with armrests or a foam block to assist with more complex asanas.

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"No" was the firm reply while adding that he had thought about it. When asked why he had decided not to do so his response was that he wished to avoid any conflict of interests between his role in building the team and any personal gain.

"Because I felt always that I [must] try to do the job with a good work ethic and not to be accused of any decision being of my personal interest. I thought always it`s healthier not to be involved in it at all. So I cannot be accused that whatever decision I make looks after my own interest." Arsene told his interviewer.

Earlier in the same interview Wenger had said that he didn`t think that Kroenke upping his stake to 29.9% would inevitably lead to him taking over the club.  "He`s not in a position where he has to make a bid so at the moment nothing changes" said Wenger.

Though he had spoken to Kroenke, as he said he had to all the shareholders, he hadn`t asked him about his plans.  " I care and worry about my plans" the Arsenal boss claimed " I look towards the team. I take care of what is my responsibility, and that means the team, the results, the way we play and the next game. So the rest is a little bit above my head."

So your mother just couldn’t keep that stubborn fat from perching on her waist. And your dad’s heart just didn’t pump the way it was supposed to.

Then there was granny, whose blood sugar levels made her sweeter than sugarcane. But that’s not a licence for you to blame all your health problems on bad genes.

It’s you and you alone who controls which were your health goes, says a Canadian genes expert.

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Some exercise myths are just benign half-truths, but many others can actually be harmful. They can cause frustration in keeping people from reaching their goals and sometimes even lead to injury.

Most of the perpetuation of these myths comes from TV and magazines selling a product, or from old, outdated methods that have become so entrenched they are hard to change. Some are more obvious and have been dispelled long ago but somehow keep hanging on.

Of course, the health and fitness field is rife with myths, but in our view these 10 are the most misleading, the most enduring, and the most common, starting this week with Nos. 10 and nine: Myth 10 Stretching before activity prevents injury. No. Performing static stretching before activity does not appear to prevent injury in most studies over the past 10 years.

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There are so many things to worry about these days. Wouldn't it be nice to cross something off the list? Turns out you can. Researchers have been busy debunking some common medical myths that have been repeated so many times, people assume them to be true. Here are five misconceptions you can stop biting your nails over now:

1. Myth: Stretching before exercise prevents injury.  Fact: There's no evidence to support the old presumption that holding a stretch for 20 to 30 seconds primes muscles for a workout. On the contrary, we now know it actually weakens them, thanks to a recent University of Nevada report, among other studies. A light, 5 to 10 minute jog five minutes before exercise is now recommended.

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If you believe that pregnant women are supposed to eat for two or sugar makes children hyperactive, better think again because these are just two of the countless health myths followed since generations. And now, scientists have debunked the biggest health myths that have existed until now, reports The Mirror.

The myths and truths are: 1. Myth: Eating carbs makes you fat Truth: According to the Food Standards Agency, starchy foods only become fattening when actual fat, such as cream or margarine, is added. Carbs contain less than half the calories of fat and tend to be more filling - making you less likely to overeat.

2. Myth: You need to drink eight glasses of water a day Truth: Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania found not a single study to back this up. Excessive amounts of water can actually be dangerous, even fatal. Most people only need 750ml to one litre and can get this from juice, tea, coffee... or beer.

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I like to offer health information for the public to release old health myths and allow for new and
Health Myth One: The Egg and Cholesterol.How many of you think that eggs can lead to higher cholesterol?

Based on factual studies, that is simply not true. Truth is, refined carbs such as sugar and pasta are MORE apt to raise your cholesterol than eggs and actually omega organic eggs can offer so much more in the way of lowering your insulin levels and balancing your energy that it's a shame they have gotten such a bad rap in the media.

Now I'm not saying go wild and eat them every meal, I am saying, eggs in the morning could be a good source of nutrients (make sure they are organic please for other reasons) AND they could keep your blood sugar balanced to reduce daily cravingsHealth Myth Two: Fake Sugars are Healthy.

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From cold prevention to the cause of varicose veins, we dig up the facts and debunk some common myths.
Baldness is inherited from your mother’s side Fact: German researchers have found that variations in a gene related to male sex hormones may be the cause of male-pattern baldness. This gene dwells on the X chromosome, which men inherit from their mothers.

Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, the study concedes that other yet-to-be identified genes are likely to also be involved in male-pattern baldness. This could include genes handed down by fathers.

You can never drink too much water Fact: The wonders of water are well known, and it has long been drummed into us that we must drink eight glasses of water daily. But did you know it is possible to drink too much water?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger made it clear this week that he is still a huge supporter of health care reform and universal health care in the United States. Gov.

Arnold Schwarzenegger of California hosted a White House health care forum along with Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire this week, throwing some muscle behind the push for universal health care.

This marked the fifth and final regional health care forum, with it being held in Los Angeles, California.

Gov. Schwarzenegger made it very clear to all who attended that he believed that the tim ewas now for universal health care.

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