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Remember the adage about women being "pear shaped" and men being "apple-shaped" as it applied to health risk? Women tend to carry more fat in the lower part of their body-their hips and thighs-while men tend to accumulate excess fat around their waist. For decades, studies have shown a higher risk of heart disease and other serious illnesses when people have a large amount of fat on their abdomen. Many women who have large hips have been fooling themselves into believing they were safe from these conditions because they have more fat on their hips than their abdomen. However, having a significant amount of abdominal fat puts you at increased risk, regardless of how much larger your hips are.

Now there's a measurement you can use to tell if you have too much fat around your midsection and may be at risk for these chronic diseases. It's a new place to measure your 'waist' and the measurement, I'll warn you now, will be larger than your usual waist measurement if you're a woman: It's no longer at "the smallest part" like you use to measure for sewing patterns.

The National Institute of Health gives these instructions for finding your new number: Place a tape measure around your bare abdomen just above your hipbone. (The tape measure usually passes over your belly button when it's in the right place). Be sure that the tape is snug, without compressing your skin, and is parallel to the floor. Relax, exhale, and measure your waist.

Now what to make of the number? Health experts have found that women with a measurement greater than 35 inches, and males with a measurement of more than 40 inches, should be considered to have more health risks than people with lower waist measurements.

Now what to do if your number is greater than 35 if you're a woman or greater than 40 if you're a man: Commit to starting a weight reduction program for your health. There are only two ways to get rid of excess body fat: eat less and exercise more. Start gradually by trying to get in some extra walking during the day, and cutting down on high calorie foods. Aim for losing one to two pounds each week. And keep working towards getting your waist measurement down to a healthier number so you can enjoy a longer and healthier life! For assistance with weight loss, always be sure to communicate with a reliable health care professional, such as your dietitian or doctor.

Laurie Beebe, a registered dietitian certified in adult weight management, has transitioned into diet coaching. Coaching helps dramatically by allowing people to set their own goals and design their own action plans. Please visit Laurie's website, "Shaping Your Future" at http://www.mycoachlaurie.com for diet tips, links to great books and websites, or to sign up for a free monthly newsletter!

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Balance is the key

A balanced diet will encourage a healthy head of beautiful hair and aid faster hair growth. Fad dieting can deprive your hair of the nutrition it needs to shine. Don't totally eliminate carbohydrates and fat from your diet, no matter how calorie conscious you are. Complex carbohydrates are best, e.g. whole grain bread and cereals and brown rice, these are important for overall health and wellbeing.

Protein is the building block for your hair and every other part of your body. Without sufficient protein the body cannot efficiently produce new hair to replace the hair that naturally sheds. Protein is found in; meat, poultry, eggs, fish, milk, cheese, yoghurt, and soy products. These all buy bulk n acetyl l cysteine nutritional supplement complete proteins that contain all the nine essential amino acids necessary for optimal health. Other sources of protein, such as pulses, seeds, nuts and grain products do not contain the complete form.

Eat green and yellow vegetable and fruit to get the required amount of beta-carotene.

Good hydration

Drink plenty of water. Proper hydration of the body is essential. Water helps to transport the vitamins and minerals throughout the body. Don't wait until you are thirsty, your body needs about eight glasses of water or 64 ounces a day.

Avoid junk food

Forget sugary, fatty food and avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks. If something is missing from your diet, it will be reflected in the condition of your hair.

The good oils

The use of, cold-pressed nut and seed oils, such as flax seed oil, daily on salads and in any dishes that do not require heating, are great to prevent dry hair. They contain the essential fatty acids omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid. Vitamin and mineral supplements can help when our diet is out of balance.

A healthy diet, adequate exercise, enough sleep and less stress are all important components in the mission to grow long healthy hair. Oh the sacrifices we make for beautiful hair. The upside is your whole body will benefit, and you'll look great from head to toe!

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