http://www.wavehealth.com.au/ Mon, 21 May 2012 04:03:44 Wave Health Articles http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Calcium-Needs-and-Food-Sources.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Calcium-Needs-and-Food-Sources.html We are often lead to believe through much media advertising that it is important to drink plenty of milk to ensure that we are getting adequate amounts of calcium from our diet. There is a lot of advertising particularly directed at parents of young children stating that kid’s need to consume up to 3 glasses of milk everyday to ensure they receive their Recommended Daily Intake of Calcium. This tends to be a bit of a... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Are-Your-Allergies-Weighing-You-Down?.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Are-Your-Allergies-Weighing-You-Down?.html Sneezing? Sniffling? Coughing? Watery Eyes? Runny Nose? Digestive Upsets? Headaches/Migraines? Poor Sleep? If you can say yes to any of these it is possible that you may be suffering from some form of allergy. Throught this article we will outline some basic foods and food groups which you can incorporate into your daily routine to help to reduce the above mentioned symptoms related to allergies. But first, let us explain how the body... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Protein-Rich-Foods.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Protein-Rich-Foods.html Included in this list of foods are protein sources for both adults and children, as well as vegetarians and vegans. Protein is an essential part of every persons diet and as such it is recommended that as least one source of good quality protein be included in every main meal and snack. Meat Products Beef Lamb Veal ... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Nutritional-Treatment-for-Kidney-Stones.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Nutritional-Treatment-for-Kidney-Stones.html Things to Know About Kidney Stones About 80% of all stones are made up of calcium oxalate. This can be caused by excessive calcium absorption from the digestive system and sometimes due to use of poor sources of calcium in the diet and in supplements. Stone formation can also be due to excessive intake of refined carbohydrates and sugars in the diet. This is because the consumption of these foods caused insulin to be released from the... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Acid-and-Alkaline-Foods.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Acid-and-Alkaline-Foods.html A Minimum of 70% of your diet should be made up from Alkaline forming foods which include... Almonds Buckwheat Currants Leek Onions Plums Apples Cabbage Dates Lemons Oranges Potatoes Apricots Carrots ... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Healthy-Eating-Guidelines.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Healthy-Eating-Guidelines.html Eat Regularly Eating regularly is very important for your metabolism. Maintaining regular eating habits will allow your body and digestive system function correctly and help you to avoid snacking on convenience. Allow Yourself Time to Eat When it comes to meal times, make sure you set yourself some time to sit and enjoy the healthy meal you have prepared for yourself. Allowing yourself time to relax and enjoy your meals will also... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Gluten-Free-Eating-Guide.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Gluten-Free-Eating-Guide.html A food product should be avoided if its ingredients list contains any of the following: wheat, rye, barley, triticale, oats, millet, semolina, farina or thickeners (unspecified), wheatstarch, starch (unspecified) bread, biscuits, batter, crumbs, cereals (unspecified) cornflour (unspecified or wheat based) malt Small traces of gluten may be found in any of the... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Importance-of-Essential-Fatty-Acids.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Importance-of-Essential-Fatty-Acids.html Essential fatty acids are those that cannot be manufactured by the body or cannot be produced in adequate amounts to meet the body’s need and would lead to a specific deficiency disease if not obtained from the diet. Essential fatty acids have many functions in the body and are essential for many processes. They have the ability to produce hormone-like effects within the body and are also essential for membrane structure of... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Health-Benefits-of-Dietary-Fibre.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Health-Benefits-of-Dietary-Fibre.html Dietary fibre has many health benefits, regardless of the fact that humans lack the necessary enzymes to digest it. Research has shown that fibre is an important part of digestive function and also in the prevention of many gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases and functional bowel disorders. Some of the conditions that benefit from regular intake of fibre in the diet include diabetes, constipation, diverticulitis, heart disease, high... http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Dietary-Fibre-for-Digestive-Health.html http://www.wavehealth.com.au/articles/Dietary-Fibre-for-Digestive-Health.html Dietary fibre has many health benefits, regardless of the fact that humans lack the necessary enzymes to digest it. Research has shown that fibre is an important part of digestive function and also in the prevention of many gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases and functional bowel disorders. Some of the conditions that benef+it from regular intake of fibre in the diet include diabetes, constipation, diverticulitis, heart disease,...