Whatever people tell you, alcohol is one of the most addictive drugs ever invented, and possibly the most dangerous. Alcohol abuse has been a problem for practically as long as alcohol has been around, and it is a worse problem than with any other drug. Many people struggle in…
Kidney Yang Deficiency Symptoms Traditional Chinese medicine notices the correlation between the body’s systems in relation to an individual’s overall health. The symptoms of a kidney yang deficiency shed light on how one organ influences other systems in the body.
Not too long ago, I wrote about a recent study that concluded that simply consuming less calories is more important than the type of diet you choose when trying to lose weight. Portion control is a key factor in any weight loss program, but it can be tricky. Dietitians…
Any woman will tell you that preventing wrinkles is a primary beauty objective! Now that our life expectancy is going up, we certainly don’t want to look like we’re 90 by the time we’re 70! Today, with global warming making our skin more vulnerable to the harmful UV rays,…
I was excited to read that a recent study has found that a tart-cherry enriched diet can reduce belly fat. That’s certainly good news; eat something sweet and delicious and lose fat at the same time! Is this for real? I searched the internet to find more details about…
When the mercury rises, sleeping can get a little sticky. Lesley Hatfield, founder of NiteSweatz, has these tips for keeping cool and catching more Z’s.“Tossing and turning can make a person feel even hotter. The trick is to wear sleepwear that wicks moisture away from the body, so sleep…
A recent survey showed that 63% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness that makes sex uncomfortable. Because of personal privacy and embarrassment, only half of them reported this to their physician. The vagina is very estrogen dependent, without it the tissues often become thin and dry. Then during intercourse…
It seems like there is no rest of the weary. And, the weary person is usually mom. Moms take care of hearth and home, but who takes care of her? If you are a busy mom, learn to value yourself as a person and schedule personal time. Personal time…
The latest John Hopkins “health alert” reminds us of a study not too long ago that highlighted ten alternative reasons why most adults in this country are overweight. They go beyond calorie counting and less exercise and they may apply to you. Here they are: Less sleep – we’ve…
Eating is a part of life. Your body gets its nutrients from food. Sometimes we can go overboard with our eating habits and it can result in gaining weight. One issue with food is emotional eating. The problem of emotional eating may end with the scale but it begins…