The concept of using herbs not just as seasonings on food, but also to help promote health and prevent disease, has become more popular in recent years. It is even in the national discussion about health care reform in the US which indicates what was a fringe element has now become more mainstream. Large grocery […]
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They’re all around you: people suffering from, or at risk of developing, lifestyle-related chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. Perhaps you’re one of them. In fact, in the United States, these chronic diseases have reached epidemic proportions. A therapeutic lifestyle changes program (TLC) teaches wellness habits such as healthier eating […]
Read More Anti-aging and Oxidants, Avoid loss of memory, Bone Damage, energy boosters, Get plenty of rest, how do emotions manifest in the body, Joints, Mens Health, Nutrition, OsteoArthritis, Oxidative stress and disease, Protandim, regular chiropractic care prevents knee injuries, Six emotions that damage health, Stress, Tips for a healthier you, Tips on keeping emotionally healthy, Womens Health, Your memory health30 minutes a day may keep the stroke away
As little as half an hour a day of moderate exercise may reduce your risk of suffering a stroke, say researchers at the University of South Carolina’s Prevention Research Center. That’s good news because stroke is the nation’s third leading cause of death. The research was presented recently at the International Stroke Conference in New […]
Read More Anti-aging and Oxidants, avoid knee injuries in youth will keep healthy knees as adults, Avoid loss of memory, Get plenty of rest, Mens Health, OsteoArthritis, Stress, Tips for a healthier you, Womens HealthCaution! Cough medicine not the best choice for Children
Children’s cough and cold medicines have taken a justifiable beating in the past few years, and the news isn’t getting any better (at least not for the drug manufacturers). A recent study published in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests use of these medicines in children under age 6 may cause as many as 500 child […]
Read More Allergies, Allergy Elimination Discovered, Get plenty of rest, Nutrition, Obesity and kids, Sedintary activities not healthy for childrenThree quick ways to loose weight and stay healthy too
Loosing weight isn’t just about dieting; scientific research indicates the need to keep the metabolic motor running. Maintaining an active metabolism in the aging process can be challenging, but researchers list three actions that will work for most people. On a cellular scale, metabolism is the breakdown of fats, proteins or carbohydrates and how cells, […]
Read More Diet, energy boosters, Fiber and your health, Get plenty of rest, improve your diegestive health, Nutrition, Obesity and kids, Tasting good can be good for you, Tips for a healthier you, Womens HealthBreast cancer may be linked to antibiotic use
Studies in the Journal of American Medical Association may cause women to rethink asking for antibiotics as possible links to breast cancer have been brought up. It all started with a study done in Finland in 2000 that reopened a link between breast cancer and antibiotics. This study sparked interest in the University of Washington […]
Read More Breast Cancer Awarness, Tips for a healthier you, Womens HealthLocal Organic Farms make it easy to eat well
Most local super markets now offer large sections of “organic” food usually in the fresh produce departments. Even Safeway has found success in its Organic brands of several traditional foods that now can be found in most sections of the food ales. To be classified “Organic”, foods are grown or raised (meat and dairy) in […]
Read More Diet, Fiber and your health, improve your diegestive health, Junk Food, Nutrition, Obesity and kids, Tasting good can be good for youBreast Cancer Awareness Month 2009: Thermography screenings best for early detection
Ask anyone about breast cancer and the most common answer you get is early detection is the key to survival. Medical statistics prove this with a nearly 95% survival rate for cancer detected early. So, this begs the question how early can we determine the signs of cancer? According to Shelley Lesar, director of the […]
Read More Natural Science at the Cutting edgeKeep your balance to avoid hip fractures in the elderly
Falling can happen to anyone. The older you are the worse the results can be. According to the National Institutes of Health, hip fractures account for up to 300,000 hospital admissions per year in the U.S., many of which are directly attributable to falling. Posture and balance through core muscle strength is a key […]
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