A common problem we all face as we grow older is insomnia.  This probably scares a lot of you because millions of us already suffer with insomnia already.  Sleep medication remains the number one drug prescription and stress if often the cause of the problem in younger adults.  As we age, however, insomnia is caused less by stress and more by the process of aging itself.  This process will actually lead to seniors needing about an hour less sleep per night. 

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Although the Atkins diet has been criticized for encouraging people to consume foods high in fat and not restricting caloric intake, the fact remains that the diet is effective at shedding pounds and keeping cholesterol levels low.  However, the Atkins diet also advises to avoid fruits, vegetables, breads, and grains—all known sources of dietary fiber and a number of vitamins and minerals essential to your body.  So, even though the diet may help keep the pounds off, will you need herbal supplements to stay healthy as well?

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Hey guys you know every summer there are several ways to cool us down. One is to go swimming of course, another is buying sweets that cools the body down, yes my friends I’m talking about Ice Cream. Now Im going to tell you how to make the sweet summer treat atkins style.

1 cup heavy cream
2 cups half ‘n half
1 cup Splenda
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

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For women on the Atkins diet, a big question is whether or not the low-carb plan will help with menopause symptoms—or make them worse.

Menopause symptoms begin between the ages of 40 and 55.  Menopause itself is defined as the time when a woman ceases to menstruate and therefore stops ovulating every 28 days.  While a small percentage of women report no menopause symptoms, the vast majority report a wide variety including:  hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, irregular bleeding, crashing fatigue, gastrointestinal problems (including indigestion, nausea and general gas pain), and even weight gain. 

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For many of us, the pounds just cannot come off quick enough.  Although diet and exercise are the best solution for staying healthy and keeping extra pounds off, the strategy is painfully slow when trying to lose significant amounts of weight.  The Atkins diet is a proven and effective means of helping people shed pounds and keep them off.  But, when you try and combine diet pills with the Atkins or any other diet program, the results can be disastrous—even fatal!

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For many women, menopause symptoms begin between the ages of 40 and 55.  Menopause itself is defined as the time when a woman ceases to menstruate and therefore stops ovulating every 28 days.  While a small percentage of women report no menopause symptoms, the vast majority report a wide variety including:  hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, irregular bleeding, crashing fatigue, gastrointestinal problems (including indigestion, nausea and general gas pain), and even weight gain.  For women on the Atkins diet, a big question is whether or not the low-carb plan will help with menopause symptoms—or make them worse.

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