Female Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment
Dr. Linda MundorffThe scalp contains approximately 100,000 strands of hair and on average we lose about 50 to100 strands per day. Aging and medication use, among others can cause visible changes in the hairs structure which can lead to hair loss. A Single Strand of Hair A single hair is composed of two parts: the hair shaft, or the visible part of the hair, and the hair root. The hair root is found ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | Women's HealthImmune Boosters For Kids (And Adults)
Tara HantskeYour immune system is your bodys natural defense against illness and disease. Keeping your immune system healthy will ensure that your body will know exactly what to do when you are exposed to a cold, the flu, or other infections. It also knows exactly what to do if you catch that cold. The health of your immune system will determine your overall health, how often you get sick, and how wel...
Read more...CategoriesNatural and Organic | Eating Well | Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Health & Wellness | Health Concerns | Parenting | Pediatric NutritionHow 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 HealthCancer Epidemic: The EMF Link
Kevin ByrneYou cant turn on the TV or radio these days without being inundated with ads for fundraising events for cancer research. There are lotteries, walks, bike-a-thons and even cancer hockey tournaments. All noble causes, right? After all, we all want to conquer cancer dont we? If thats the case, why is it that almost all the money raised by these charities is going into research for a pharmaceu...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal HealthBreast Thermography
Lisa TsakosThe statistics are alarming: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease is often found after symptoms such as a lump or mass in the breast appear. In its early stages, however, many women with breast cancer dont have any symptoms. Women with a family history are at greater risk, but 75 percent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal Health | Women's HealthDetox The Body Of Radiation Naturally
Naturally SavvyAfter the catastrophic earthquake hit Japan early in March and crippled the Fukushima nuclear plant, sending radiation into the air, ocean and groundwater, discussions over radiation in the atmosphere and its effects surfaced, raising concerns all over the world. Although initial fears have waned, the latest discovery of high levels of radiation found in seaweed near the Fukushima plant ha...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsNatural Radiation Detox Program
Wayne GendelWith the recent nuclear fallout in Japan, I have put together the following detox program for people concerned about radiation levels. Follow some or all of these suggestions depending on severity. At the very least I recommend to keep some Powdered Kelp Spirulina in the house - these are inexpensive and powerful emergency solutions. Many Asians that consume sea vegetables have shown ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsMy Lupus Story
Paulette MillisMay is Lupus Awareness Month. I have decided to share my story, to motivate others to take action for a much improved quality of life! I became ill at age 8, and in the following four years survived serious kidney failure and surgeries for kidney stones. Thankful for medical intervention at that time, I survived and was able to return to school. Returning to school after a lengthy abse...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsWomen And Heart Attacks
Shawna PageCardiovascular disease, once considered a mans disease, is the # 1 killer of women in Canada and worldwide. Women are 10 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than from any other disease and cardiovascular disease kills more women 65 years of age + than all cancers combined. Since only 1 in 8 women are aware of these facts, heart attacks often go unnoticed in women. Wome...
Read more...CategoriesWomen's Health | Health Concerns | Health & WellnessUnderstanding Headache Pain
Claude GallantHave you ever had the feeling that someone is driving a nail into your head, tightening a steel band around it, or that there is a tiny man in there playing the drums or tap dancing? Sometimes this pain can be related to unruly, uncooperative or demanding children, husbands, coworkers, or it can be related to the day-to-day grind of traffic and demands put upon us! Everybody will suffe...
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Tips To Balance Blood Sugar
Joanne CapanoA recent online news report announced that the number of Americans with diabetes could triple by the year 2050. According to the Centre for Disease Cont...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Health & Wellness | Health ConcernsKeys To Growing Younger
Dr. Jonah YakelThe human body is absolutely amazing. Not only is it composed of trillions of cells, but its also home to an intelligence that constantly manages and ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health Concerns | Optimal HealthHealth Hints for Chilly Weather
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDThroughout the year, as the seasons change, so too does the air quality. While we often hear about the importance of air quality, few people understand ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth Concerns | Holistic Therapies | Optimal Health | Health & WellnessLove 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 | DetoxificationLowering Cholesterol Naturally
Caroline FarquharTo understand high blood cholesterol its important to know more about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsSymptoms of Fibromyalgia
Claude GallantDo you ever wake up in the morning feeling like you have been hit by a truck? Not only does your body hurt all over, but you are also exhausted! Or perhaps y...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsEase 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 HealthFighting Inflammation with Food
Naturally SavvyIts a secret and silent killer. Research now shows that an old college football injury that wasnt properly tended to, bleeding gums, or mild arthritis could ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsThe Importance of Decreasing Dietary Sodium
Doug CookEven the health industry isn't immune to trends.Lately, sodium seems to be the “new trans-fat”. The problem is simple: we consume far too much sodium fro...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsHypoglycemia: Breaking The Vicious cycle
Katrina BertolDo you ever find yourself feeling faint and irritable when you have skipped a meal? Do you feel fatigued, depressed or worried when you do not have enough food ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsDiet Can Induce Restful Sleep
Lisa TsakosAbout a third of our adult life is spent sleeping—or at least it should be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, 70 million Ame...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsHeart Disease: Bad News, Good News
Linda MinerA few weeks ago, my best friend’s mother died suddenly at the age of 83. She got up in the middle of the night, seemingly to use the washroom, and her heart j...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsManaging Diabetes with Diet
Naturally SavvyOf the 23.6 million Americans with diabetes, many receive little or no direction from their physicians about managing their condition. Most have never heard of...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsWhat is Your Body Telling You? Part 2
Naturally SavvyWe tend to ignore minor symptoms until they impact the immune system or interfere with our daily functioning. This is a mistake. If you’ve ever watched an epis...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsWhere do you store fat?
Lisa TsakosHave you ever noticed an extremely lean person with back or belly fat, or a heavy person with a flat belly? When we gain weight, we dont gain it everywh...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsWhat Is Your Body Telling You? Part 1
Naturally SavvySymptoms of all kinds are your body’s way of communicating with you. Defined as a change from normal function or appearance, minor or serious, symptoms are war...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsOsteoporosis Prevention
Odessa GillOsteoporosis is a preventable illness if the appropriate dietary and lifestyle measures are taken. This involves choosing practices that promote bone-building ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsWhat’s in Your Belly?
Lisa TsakosObesity is a major risk factor for disease, but where we store fat is an even more important predictor of overall and long-term health. Fat storage points are ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsOvercoming Food Sensitivities
Brendan BrazierWith symptoms ranging from a mild flu-like condition to headaches, difficulty sleeping, bloating, and fatigue, food sensitivities are becoming increasingly wid...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsThe Heart of the Matter
Naturally SavvyCoronary artery disease is the number one killer in North America. Each year, approximately 1.1 million people in the United States have heart attacks. That tr...
Read more...CategoriesHealth ConcernsWhat Is Candida?
Lisa TsakosThe large intestine (also referred to as the colon) is teeming with life. Over 400 microorganisms including bacteria, mold, yeast, and fungus - live in...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Health ConcernsBone-Up on Bone Health
Naturally SavvyOsteoporosis (“porous bones”) is a silent condition in which bones become less dense and more likely to fracture. It is a major health threat for an estimated ...
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