The good news is there are many lifestyle changes that will lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. The combination of a low-saturated-fat, total-fat, and low-cholesterol diet, physical activity, and weight control can have many positive effects on overall health. In addition to lowering the “bad”…
By Dr. Nicole Sundene I won’t even pretend to be an expert on autism, but since this great group of autism blogging moms found me here at the kitchen table , I have a few questions of my own…. Below is a brief interview I did with one parent of…
Already the impending doom of scratchy throats, runny itchy noses, water eyes and chronic congestion are slowly setting in amongst many of us. Have no fear though, I have put together a basic plan to help avoid if not reduce the use of allergy medicines that tend to leave us…
It’s getting warmer, we’ve got the right instinct we wanna go out and exercise. Instead of doing all your exercises in one day you should try to gradually increase your activity to avoid injuries. Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Nick Shamie explains all the ways to protect yourself against injuries with a healthy diet,…
Staying Healthy in an Unhealthy Economy Staying healthy in an unhealthy economy can be difficult. Continuous stress and uncertainty take a serious toll on the body. The article 25 Health Problems that are Growing in a Slow Economy explores a frightening trend in health troubles that stem from the world’s…
Seven Alternative Treatments for Melanoma Melanoma is cancer of the skin in its more serious form. The condition has different stages that lead to an advanced state that is potentially fatal. The frustrating aspect of the condition is that it is preventable and treatable if people take the proper precautions…
CM NEWS - The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status. READ ALSO: Famous toxic herb smoothes…
Uses for Evening Primrose Oil Uses for evening primrose oil are varied and some are quite surprising. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine gives insight into the many reasons to adopt this product into your daily routine.
Homemade Loofah Scrubs Making a homemade loofah scrub is remarkably simple, but extra measures can be taken to ensure that the end product is completely made from scratch. It helps to remember that the loofah is a plant that can be planted, grown and harvested with relative ease.
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Benefits of Ginseng The benefits of ginseng are vast, but one of the most prominent benefits is its immunity-building qualities. The Science Daily article, Ginseng: Nature’s Anti-Inflammatory discusses a recent study at the University of Hong Kong that explain how this natural element serves to promote good health.
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