With the seasonal change to Fall having officially occurred on our calendars the temperature changes are lagging behind, as has been the case most of this year. Moving from the dry Summer months into expected wet Fall and Winter I had the gutters around my house cleaned in an effort to protect it. This is […]
Read MoreAs another “smokeout” campaign begins thousands will attempt or re-attempt to quit smoking. One of the most addicting habits and costly to our health, smoking tobacco in any form has no redeeming health values at all. According to the US National Center for Health Statistics over two million deaths occur each year with over 62% […]
Read MoreStudies show that expressing and practicing gratitude leaves people feeling joyful, strong and with more energy. This virtue which seems to be practiced more as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday is something that may be good for our health all year round. How to reap the benefits of gratitude if it’s not a usual trait? […]
Read More Emotional, Social, Spiritual HealthThe 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 […]
Read More herbal healthMost 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 youHealth is more than the absence of disease; it encompasses all aspects of life that are good and uplifting to you and those around you. Health philosophies around the world have various aspects that all life is part of and derives vitality from elements in our physical universe. In traditional Asian philosophy there are […]
Read More connecting emotions to symptoms, how do emotions manifest in the body, Six emotions that damage health, Tips on keeping emotionally healthyWilliam Shakespeare isn’t the only one to espouse the benefits of adequate sleep. The question remains, however: How much is enough? Certainly, not enough sleep can be detrimental to your health, but can you also suffer health risks from catching too many zzz’s? Daniel Kripke, co-director of research at the Scripps Clinic Sleep Center in […]
Read More Get plenty of rest, How much sleep is enough?, Stress, Tips on keeping emotionally healthyDoes your child seem to spend the entire day in front of the TV, on the computer or playing video games? Here’s an important reason why you should encourage them to get up and get moving. An article in the March 2008 issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine found that turning […]
Read More Activity important for healthy kids, Computers, Obesity and kids, Sedintary activities not healthy for children, TV and video gamesStress affects nearly everyone, but some people handle it better than others. And the simple truth is the people who are good at dealing with stress live healthier and happier lives compared to people who struggle with stress. The good news is if you are one of the many people who get caught up in […]
Read More connecting emotions to symptoms, Get plenty of rest, Stress, Tips for a healthier you, Tips on keeping emotionally healthyFlip through the television channels on an average day, especially first thing in the morning or late at night, and you’ll see the latest, “greatest” fitness routines, techniques and tools designed to sculpt your body. Do they work any better than the “old-school” methods people have been using successfully for generations? Here’s a time-tested fitness […]
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