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Cholesterol Diet

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:26:07 +0000

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” LDL cholesterol, they can raise the “good” HDL cholesterol. The body naturally makes cholesterol.

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Autism: Eight Questions Dr. Nicole has for Parents

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:25:06 +0000

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 a child diagnosed with autism, and if you would like to copy and paste the questions in to the comments section and share your own answers either anonymously or publicly it would greatly help me while I research the latest biochemistry on autism , vaccines , diets , vitamins, low homocysteine, and so forth. Also other doctors and health care professional subscribed to my website will benefit. Please share any other info you think would be helpful beyond my very basic questions, please by all means do so…I sincerely believe that the parents are the experts on this topic and even though April is “ Autism Awareness Month ,” author Tara McClintick and I decided that autism continues 365 days a year….so we are going to keep talking about this important and ever growing “epidemic” at the kitchen table. #1 Did you have a difficult time getting pregnant? Yes

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Alternative Medicine Help for Seasonal Allergies

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:44:47 +0000

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 feeling drowsy and groggy. Having an alternative medicine plan in store before allergy season sets in full force will save you time, medication, and misery in the long run. First I will be discussing how to get your body in optimal conditioning to cope with allergy season, and then I will discuss specific natural medicines that will help support your immune system to reduce the overall severity of seasonal allergies. If you always tend to be “sick” the months of March, April, May and September you more likely have seasonal allergies than a bad cold. Now is a great time to do a SPRING CLEANING . Having a healthy liver aids the detoxification of histamine, that nasty molecule that gives us the irritating symptoms of allergies. Seventy percent of our immune system smartly surrounds our gut and is formally known as GALT “Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissue”.

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Bone and joint health

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:50:33 +0000

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, supplements and regular exercise.

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Staying Healthy in an Unhealthy Economy

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:35:46 +0000

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 economic state.

Seven Alternative Treatments for Melanoma

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:20:16 +0000

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 and follow up with regular visits to the doctor.

Tai chi soothes pain in arthritis sufferers

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:04:54 +0000

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 arthritis pain Herbal formula reduces knee arthritis pain by 30% Radix linderae relieves arthritis, protects joints Tai chi soothes pain in arthritis sufferers Lingzhi, ancient TCM powder numbs arthitis pain Tai Chi reduces tension headache Musculoskeletal pain, such as that experienced by people with arthritis, places a severe burden on the patient and community and is recognized as an international health priority. Exercise therapy including such as strengthening, stretching and aerobic programs, have been shown to be effective for arthritic pain. Tai Chi, is a form of exercise that is regularly practiced in China to improve overall health and well-being. It is usually preformed in a group but is also practiced individually at one’s leisure, which differs from traditional exercise therapy approaches used in the clinic. Recently, a new study examined the effectiveness of Tai Chi in decreasing pain and disability and improving physical function and quality of life in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain

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Uses for Evening Primrose Oil

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:51:07 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:47:30 +0000

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.

Benefits of Ginseng

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:31:07 +0000

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.