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Cell Phones Might Be Good For Your Health

One Big Health Nut -- I had fun with this title.You know how the media always reports that something is bad for your health then one month later it is good for your health, and so on. Anyway, cell phones might very well cause cancer.Thats not what this post is about. Instead, there are technical advances that are putting cell phones at the forefront of self-monitoring your own health.How good does that sound?Being able...     2009
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A Single Cure For Cancer?

One Big Health Nut -- Could there be a single cure for cancer? Most people assume that cancer is a single thing that would have a single cure.But really it is a type of thing that has many different causes.Because cancer takes many forms and even each instance of cancer has many factors that contribute to its being a cancer, it is unlikely for there to ever be a single cure.Rather, whats more likely is that we will slo...     2009
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Eating Healthy In College

One Big Health Nut -- I know from experience that the Freshman 15 is real.With all the new experiences and responsibilities of college, the first thing to go for most students is their health. If I had to do it all over again I would have been more disciplined about eating well and exercising in college.Not just so that I didnt gain weight, but also because when you eat healthy and exercise, your brain functions better...     2009
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Wii Fit Review - What’s Good and What Could be Much Better

One Big Health Nut -- Wii fit is a pretty good motivator to exercise. It starts out by measuring your Body Mass Index and suggesting a weight loss goal, plus it sets a time frame for achieving the goal.It also motivates you through showing how much time you have spent exercising each session, and greeting you at the beginning of the workout.If you havent exercised for awhile then you can expect a small lecture, and if ...     2009
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Losing Weight In The New Year

One Big Health Nut -- Almost everyone has made the commitment to get fit and lose weight in the New Year.  At One Big Health Nut, we like to think of the getting fit part as the best path to losing weight.  So really, the key to losing weight is exercising and getting your heart rate up on a daily basis.     2009
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Prepare a low calorie/low fat holiday party menu everyone will love

One Big Health Nut -- Desserts are the diet downfall of the holiday season.Who can resist the cookies, the cakes, and all the other holiday treats? And if you do manage to avoid the temptation, you’re left to deal with the regret of having missed out on something delectable.     2008
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7 ways to keep your weight down during the holidays

One Big Health Nut -- The holiday season has arrived again as it inevitably does each year.Once again we are all faced with the difficult prospect of managing our weight during this jolly season.Unless you have will power of steel, forget about losing weight for the next five weeks.You know the season will be filled with a plethora of delicious foods, tasty treats, and holiday cocktails.Trying to lose weight during thi...     2008
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Nike helps you find the motivation to exercise

One Big Health Nut -- Finding the motivation to exercise is difficult, at times, for even the most dedicated fitness fanatics.Sometimes you just need something to help you look forward to your work out instead of dreading it.That something could be a reward you promise yourself, a new song added to your exercise...     2008
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23 Ways To Get Rid Of & Prevent Headaches

One Big Health Nut -- Few things can ruin a day like a headache can. Whether its a throbbing behind the eyes, or is broad enough that the whole brain feels bruised, or a dull ache that threatens future agony, its hard to go about your daily routine. Using over-the-counter pain medications may or may not help, but recent studies suggest that there can be health risks with prolonged use. Fortunately, theres a broad range...     2008
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Experts agree whole grains promote weight loss and good health!

One Big Health Nut -- It seems like every day a news reporter is spouting a headline associated with some type of health and nutrition discovery.You are bombarded with conflicting stories reporting on the same subjects.     2008
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What everyone should know about sports injuries.

One Big Health Nut -- It is not uncommon to hear of an athlete suffering a sports injury. Generally when a star athlete is injured, the injury becomes headline news. And the public waits anxiously to hear any news on the condition of the player. Although it is not usually headline news, sports injuries can also happen to the average Joe and Jane. Anyone participating in recreational sports or exercise can suffer a spor...     2008
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Will Fitflops really tone your legs and butt as promised?

One Big Health Nut -- If you have ever ordered anything online from Bath and Bodyworks, you’ve probably received several ads over the last few weeks advertising the Fitflops. The Fitflops are flip flops made with special technology that is supposed to help you work your thighs, butt, and calves while you walk. The ads promise a workout that will supposedly take off inches just by walking. The concept is extremely appea...     2008
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Do cell phones really cause brain cancer?

One Big Health Nut -- For years there has been speculation over whether cell phones could cause cancer.There have been many debates over the answer with no clear cut answer emerging.     2008
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Death by suffocation: How whippets can kill you!

One Big Health Nut -- For anyone that hasn’t heard of it before, whippets are the inhalation of the pressurized gas known as nitrous oxide.  A common source for individuals that participate in this illicit activity is whip cream cans.  The inhalation of nitrous oxide leaves the person with a feeling of giddiness and loss of inhibitions.  The gas works by suppressing the area of the brain that maintains inhibitions.  Th...     2008
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How eating Tilapia can be dangerous for your health?

One Big Health Nut -- If you are even a little health conscious, you probably know that the essential fatty acids (EFA) are an integral part of good health.  In addition, EFA’s promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.  The most notable among the EFA’s are the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.  The American Heart Association strongly recommends Omega 3 fatty acids to maintain good heart health.  The AHA recommends you cons...     2008
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How your child could drown after getting out of water!

One Big Health Nut -- It’s called dry drowning.  Dry drowning can occur up to 24 hours after even a small amount of water invades the lungs.  This means that a bath could cause your child to drown.  If a person inhales even a small amount of water, they could experience a delayed reaction.  Drowning could occur many hours after the incident.   Dry drowning is believed to occur when the larynx spasms closed creating a v...     2008
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If I cannot exercise on a regular schedule, will I see any results?

One Big Health Nut -- People often have an all or nothing mentality.  This mindset can have a significant impact on achieving your goals.  It can be very discouraging if you believe you will only achieve results if you are able to exercise regularly and for lengthy periods of time.  Although it is true that the more time and effort you dedicate to exercise the better your results will be, you will still benefit if you ...     2008
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10 things you can do to keep your heart healthy

One Big Health Nut -- 1.Quit Smoking!  Smoking is attributed to the development many of the chronic health conditions associated with heart disease.  Atherosclerosis (the build up of fatty substances in the arteries) and coronary heart disease are most notable.   2.Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables.  These foods are packed with the nutrients you need to keep you heart healthy.  Try to eat a variety of fruits in vegetabl...     2008
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Eat healthy, burn calories, and cut grocery costs!

One Big Health Nut -- With the state of our economy in such flux and the cost of everyday living rising almost day by day, it becomes difficult to concentrate our time and resources on seemingly peripheral matters like nutrition and fitness.  Gas has hit record prices and groceries are becoming quite costly due to the recent flooding in the Midwest.  Life has become just a little more complicated.  How are you supposed...     2008
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What signs indicate you are having a stroke?

One Big Health Nut -- When it comes to a stroke, every second counts.  You have no time to waste.  The longer the brain is without oxygen, the more severe and extensive the damage.  A person suffering from a stroke needs help right away.  It is vital that you know how to recognize the signs of a stroke so you or your loved one can get help immediately.   A stroke obstructs blood flow and oxygen to the brain.  The warni...     2008
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