How To Prevent High Blood Pressure
Claude GallantFor many people who work full time, healthy living requires effort. Sitting at a desk all day is not conducive to a healthy lifestyle and when your workday is done, you go home to make dinner, do laundry, clean the house, run errands... you get the idea. I recently had a reality check when I tried to do my civic duty and donate blood except my blood pressure was too high. Blood pressu...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Healthy Living | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | General HealthPsi Bands Give Cancer Patients the Gift of Relief
PSI BandsWhen undergoing chemotherapy, it can be even the smallest things like wearing a functional yet fashionable wrist band to ease your nausea that can make a large difference. That is why cancer patients and those who love them prefer Psi Bands, a product that gives the gift of relief to those undergoing chemotherapy. Psi Bands (pronounced sigh bands) are the onlystylish acupressure wrist ba...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Holistic Therapies | Optimal Health | General HealthFitness Over 60 And Counting
Madeline SharplesBecky Neumann sits perched on her instructors bike at the front of her full Saturday morning Spinning class. She has her trademark cowboy bandana tied around her closely cropped dark hair, her form-fitting tank-top shows off her muscular arms, and her skin is glistening from sweat. She wears a mike around her head and a pair of granny glasses low down on her nose. Thats right. granny glass...
Read more...CategoriesInspiration and Motivation | Optimal Health | General HealthAll About Osteoarthritis
Claude GallantHave you ever had one of those days where your whole body seems to ache and you know how the Tin Man felt after a rain? If only squirting your joints with an oil can would make you good again! Unfortunately we dont live in a land where all the streets are paved with gold, and no-one ever grows old. Those aching joints cannot be fixed with an oil can and are most likely caused by Osteo...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthCell Phones and Cancer
Kevin ByrneThe World Health Organizations (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recently classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This decision mirrors the 2001 IARC finding that extremely low frequency (electrical power lines and appliances) be classified as a 2B Carcinogen. The IARC working group consists of 31 sci...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthRoot Canals, Breast Cancer & Your Health
Alexander MostovoyFor years, a debate has brewed between those who are proponents of root canals, and those who see root canals as a potential health threat. Current convention is to save a tooth at any cost. It does not, however, consider the logic of leaving a dead, filled tooth inside the body. If this scenario involved any other part of the body, say your hand, it would not even be debated. But when it ...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthNervous System Function: Balance
Ankur TayalPreviously, I discussed the fascinating nervous system and how great people are at learning things. Hopefully you tried my exercise, and we are all smiling a little more and enjoying our days. The next step in the path to mastery of our nervous system is to understand the simple concept of balance. I would like to take a fresh look at why balance and moderation are important. Using a b...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Health | Holistic Therapies | Inspiration and MotivationNervous System Function: Learning
Ankur TayalPart 1: Learing New Patterns The first thing to develop in a human being while in the womb is the nervous system. The nervous system is the most important systemit controls every cell, organ and function in your body. It is your bodys computer, fully equipped with its own wiring system. It sends and receives information from the brain to every single cell in the body, and its job is to...
Read more...Sexual Health For Seniors
Claude GallantMany articles are written on various aspects of aging but one big issue is often overlooked. Call it what you willthe horizontal mambo, extra-curricular activity, getting busy, or playing bouncy-bouncysex is an important part of a healthy relationship. Aging presents a list of potential problems, including illness, high blood pressure, diabetes, hormonal problems, a decrease in stamina...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General Health | Men's Health | Women's HealthLack Of Sleep Pulls The Plug On Energy
Harriet DiamondHigh performance is one sign of a successful business professional. Peak performance requires a high level of energy, and few things drain energy quicker than a lack of sleep. As much as you wish for more hours in the day, there is no getting around your need for sleep. Sleep is as essential to your well being and business success as a healthy diet and regular exercise. ...
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Better Bladder Health In Just A Few Weeks
Dr. Linda MundorffHealthy bladders are often compromised by extended sitting and poor bathroom facilities (in both quality and quantity)both common aspects in our nations...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthRelief For Everyday Aches and Pains
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDWith hectic lives filled with so many ups and downs, successes and disappointments, we often find ourselves faced with health related challenges that do...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthDangers Of Ozone In The Office
Caroline FarquharBeing in the natural health industry has yet again helped me out immensely and today I can share another personal health story with you. This time it has to ...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthStimulate Your Senses For Vitality
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsDo you feel your life has hit a physical or emotional plateau? Change things up by stimulating your senses. Feeling alive and being active is easy, as lo...
Read more...CategoriesOptimal Health | General HealthIs Technology Preventing Your Healthy Sleep?
Kevin ByrneYou cant see or smell them, but they are all around us. EMFs (Electromagnetic fields) are invisible lines of force that emit from electrical power lines and ...
Read more...CategoriesGadgets and Gizmos | Optimal Health | General HealthOur Natural Medicine Cabinet
Lisa TsakosWild plants and herbs have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Many wild plant species are edible or can be used medicinally, including variou...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Optimal Health | Nutrition | Food and Nutrition | General HealthLove Your Liver: Natural Liver Support
Paulette MillisDid you know the liver is the king of the glands? It is the largest gland in the body and is the largest and most complex organ, having over 500 functions. I...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Health | Optimal Health | Health Concerns | Health & Wellness | DetoxificationFruit and Vegetables: Americans Fall Short
Joanne CapanoScience continues to unveil the health benefits of following a whole foods diet that includes more fruits and vegetables. Indeed, it seems as if we are alway...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Health5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Dr. Jonah YakelFor many, heading into this time of the year is exciting as it promises a well needed reprieve from the scorching heat. As summer begins to come to a close, ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthReducing Hospital Acquired Infections
Dr. Linda MundorffI have not worked in a hospital setting for years now, but when I did I always worried about carrying germs from the hospital to my home. I took great care t...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthNatural Solutions for Insomnia
Shawna PageTheres nothing worse than not being able to fall sleep. Insomnia is a common concern among pre-menopause and menopausal women, affecting up to 56 percent...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthHeart Irregularities Linked to Cordless Phones
Kevin ByrneFor the first time the health effects from exposure to microwave radiation has been documented scientifically in a well-conducted, double blind study. The re...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthEase and Heal Sunburns Naturally
Naturally SavvySummer and sunburns seem to go hand-in-hand. Maybe your sunscreen didnt work, or you just forgot to apply or re-apply it, but either way, the end result is p...
Read more...CategoriesMiscellaneous Green | Health & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | General HealthLiving with Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Linda MundorffAffecting 200 million people worldwide, urinary incontinence can greatly influence an individuals quality of life, including the social, interpersonal and pr...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthSupport Your Liver with the Right Foods
Wayne GendelCleansing the liver is a good idea in the spring or early summer, but its also important to eat to support your liver all throughout the year. Here are some ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthCleanse Your Liver for Good Health
Wayne GendelOur bodies are an amazing tool. Even while were sleeping, theyre rebuilding themselves. New blood cells. New bone cells. New tissue cells. New brain cells. I...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthCoping with Seasonal Allergies
Claude GallantSunny days are back at last! With warmer temperatures, everywhere you look the grass, trees and flowers are springing back to life. Everyone is aching to go ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthHealthy Aging & Boomeritis
Jill HillhouseBoomeritis is a term used to describe the veritable explosion of tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, sprains, strains and stress fractures from sports-related in...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthAlternative Cancer Treatments
Dr. Gez AgolliKnowing the risks of treatments like radiation or chemotherapy is vital to choosing your best defense against cancer, especially when according to a rep...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthHow to Detoxify your Body
Caroline FarquharSpring is here and our thoughts turn to sprucing up the yard, cleaning up the house and clearing out the garage. But what about our own bodies? Our internal ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthLive Healthier with Moleskine's Wellness Journal
Naturally SavvyFans of Moleskine journalsused by artists and writers such as Van Gogh and Hemingwaydont need a reason to drool over the companys classic notebooks. But if y...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthWellness: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Dr. Linda MundorffOmega-3 or alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is an essential fatty acid commonly found in fatty fish. ALA is partially converted into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) an...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthFish Oil is Key for Matters of the Heart
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDWith the departure of February, Cupids arrows are tucked safely away and lovers must wait another year until Valentines Day. But as we turn our backs to wint...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthA Healthy Bowel is Key to Overall Good Health
Wayne GendelIt is estimated that a poorly functioning bowel, namely constipation, is an issue in 80 to 90 percent of health conditions. Dr. Bernard Jensen, Dr. Norman Walke...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthDetoxification Trends
Lisa TsakosLong before Dr. Ho’s Digestive Detox kits appeared on late night infomercials, various methods of internal cleansing, from fasting to purgative herbs, had been ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthFour Ways to Stay Young & Age Gracefully
Joy McCarthyNow that Im in my 30s, I realize that beauty cannot be achieved with botox or going under the knife, at least for not for me. And its not about defying age e...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral Health5 Superfoods for Boosting Immunity
Michelle PerroneNow that the holidays are over it’s a good idea to start focusing on your health. Many people’s immune systems are neglected during the holiday season, even tho...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthHealthier Living in 2010
Naturally SavvyThere's nothing like a new year to pack gyms across the country. Working out more and eating healthier are typical New Year's resolutions, but healthi...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthNatural Flu Prevention
Dr. Michelle KleinThe flu is a viral infection that causes symptoms of chills, body aches, headache, fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, and malaise (general ill feeling). ...
Read more...CategoriesGeneral HealthMicrowave Ovens Produce EMFs, Alter Food
Kevin ByrneIt can seem like such a simple thing: pop some left-overs in the microwave and dinner is ready. But heating and cooking food in a microwave oven is accomplished...
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