2006 July | Women Blog

Some studies show that about 60 % Americans are overweight while a comparatively minor percentage - about 5 %
young women suffer from Anorexia nervosa or Bulimia nervosa - suggesting that we require some serious control in our diets.

According to the American osteopathic Association ” You are never too young, too overweight, or too busy to make vital changes in your lifestyle that will help you lose or maintain weight.”

Many diet plans propound strict adherence to their regimen of essential food components - protein, carbohydrate and fat. For example - the zone diet plan, one of the most popular diet concepts, can be best described as - carbohydrate moderate, protein adequate and low fat diet. This is also referred to as forty thirty thirty diet - 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein and 30% fat. Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston have endorsed the efficacy of this diet plan. 

With increasing instances of obesity, it has been observed that many a diet plan is propounded to help people shed off the extra pounds. There is no dearth of fad diets that claim weight loss within a week or two. Most of them are nutritionally skewed and can lead to starvation and other side effects.

Negative calorie diet is a good example of a fad diet that offers excessively low calorie content. Foods such as beets, broccoli, green cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and asparagus are consumed in this negative calorie diet. This may well remind you of what was available in the concentration camp. Some fad diet essentially talks of thin watery soup with cabbage spiced with herbs. Their long term implication on health is dubious.

Protein rich Atkins Diet or Dr. Agatston’s South Beach diet plan have their detractors as well as loyal fans who swear by their diet plans. High protein diet plan has often been implicated in kidney complications for susceptible individuals.

To cut a long story short, we have decided to include all main stream diet plans in our round up on this Diet plans - from the concept to implementation besides a few recipes along the way.
 

As is usual, we take no stand on the effectiveness or otherwise of any of the diets presented here. You will decide which diet is best for you …
 

Sonoma Diet
The Sonoma diet encapsulates the goodness of the Mediterranean diet. The emphasis is on wholesome nutrient-rich food sans too many deprivations.

Macrobiotic Diet
A macrobiotic diet is one that is primarily based on Eastern philosophy of yin and yang. Read more about this concept of harmonizing the diet to achieve holistic approach.

South Beach Diet Recipe
Propagated by Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist, the South Beach diet plan is aimed at shedding off weight and keeping it off. Learn about the three phases of this popular diet plan. Pick up a few South Beach diet recipes.

Ketogenic Diet
A ketogenic diet has been around since around 80 years though there has been a revived interest in the recent years. This high-fat low carbohydrate diet is found to be useful in treating epilepsy.

Dash Diet
The DASH diet aims at reducing elevated blood pressure with dietary modifications. This hypertension diet is not a fixed menu but a guideline towards reducing sodium and fats in the diet.

Fad Diet
Fad diets are characterized by extremely low caloric intake and elimination of certain food groups. They are nutritionally skewed and may not help in weight loss in the long run.

3 Day Diet Strategy
A 3 day diet strategy involves a calorie-restricted diet to bring about quick loss of weight. The effectiveness of these diets is much debated

Diabetic Diet Plan
Diabetes diet plans are more about understanding dietary requirements and making suitable adaptations to your lifestyle and diet so as to achieve health goals. Diabetic diets are not the rigid diets that they were once made out to be.

Zone Diet Plan
Understand the underlying principles of the Zone diet plan. Look up some simple recipes that can help you rustle a zone diet meal.

Diverticulitis Diet
Look at the benefits of a high fiber diet in keeping diverticulitis at bay.

Hair may not be essential for life, yet hair means many things to women. Personality, style, health, success, social recognition and attractiveness for women hinge often on their luxuriant tresses. We probably attach extra ordinary importance to our hair and the hairstyle not without a reason. A change to the hairstyle can often create dramatic change to our appearance.
The American Academy of Dermatologists estimates that about 30 million women in the US are affected by hair loss. Hair loss can be due to many reasons - vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalance, emotional stress and a host of diseases.

Research shows that increasing number of women lose around 20% of hair between 20 and 50 years of age. As some hair falls out, new hair grows in its place as part of an ever changing cycle.
Healthy hair can be easily groomed and styled. The bottom line is that your hair is the reflection of the overall condition of your body.
In the US alone, the hair care industry is worth about 7 billion dollars and the options available are bewildering.  

 The possible choices in Hair style can easily outnumber the total number of women on this planet. From a casual  punk hairstyle to Celebrity Hairstyle have found favor with most of us depending on our mood and situation.

In keeping with the trend, we have dedicated more than 23 articles on Hairstyle and Hair care here - to care for the luxuriant mane you so proudly flaunt with a sweep of your head.

Some Samplings from our collection:

Hair Care:

Female Hair Loss
This detailed guide to female hair loss deals with factors that lead to temporary and permanent hair loss. Once the cause for the female hair loss is determined, possible treatment options can be considered.
Hair Straightening
Thermal hair straightening is taking the beauty world by storm. This chemical treatment involves permanently straightening the texture of the hair.

Washing Hair
Washing your hair right and with the right products can go a long way in maintaining your lustrous mane. Take vital tips on how to wash your hair and how often to wash it.

Laser Hair Brush
Collect tips on selecting the right hair brush for your hair style and hair type. Read up on laser hair brushes.

Hair Accessory
Use hair accessories to add glamour and style or plain functionality. Pick up wedding hair accessories to set off your gown and hairstyle to best advantage.
Hair Weaving
Take a look at various techniques of hair weaving. Find out the suitability of each hair weaving process.

Hair Extension
Use hair extensions for instant length, volume and new hairstyle. Visit a reputed hair extension salon for fusion hair extensions.
 

Hair style:

Virtual Hairstyle
The virtual gallery provides you with various hairstyle pictures to choose from. Find out whether the trendy hairstyle this season suits your face shape and hair texture. Choose a hairstyle that flatters you.

Celebrity Hairstyle
Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson have created waves with their alluring hairstyles. Current hairstyles usually draw inspiration from the way celebrities wear their hair. If you are looking for the hot hairstyles for 2006, this article is a must-read for you!

Easy hairstyle
This summer toss you hair into a ponytail or try braids or twists. Try out easy summer hairstyles that are non-fuss and relatively maintenance free.

Hair Makeover
Break free from the boring haistyle and go in for a hair makeover. Choose a haircut and style that brings out the best in you.
Updo Hair Style
A peek into various updo hairstyles, French knots and classic buns. Look into prom updo hairstyles and wedding updo hairstyles.
Braid Hair Style
An informative guide on braid hair styles. Maintenance tips for micro braids hair style and black hair styles with braids.

Curly Hair Style
A peek into curly hairstyles - for naturally curly hair or permed hair. Curly hairstyles need good hairstylist and hairstyling products to keep the frizz in place.
More blogs about haircare.

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