Haven't heard of fucose? Think it's the latest teen dance craze? Think again, because fucose could make a huge difference in your quality of life.Fucose is a rare sugar, one of the eight known bioactive sugars essential for proper cell to cell communication. Found in many plants, marine algae is purported to be one of the best sources of fucose and has long been used by naturopathic physicians to support immune function in patients. Those...more
Excerpt from "How to sleep without pills" Mr. S. was the account executive of a big advertising agency. His day consisted largely of a series of conferences, all of which both he and the agency considered at least as important as a convocation of the United Nations. At night there was a client to entertain or a client's radio or television show to listen to and worry over. By the time Mr. S. was in bed he was so tense that he tossed half the...more
Excerpt from "How to sleep without pills" Mrs. D., normally an optimistic girl, was married to an ambitious young man who owned a small ice cream and confectionery shop which he was determined to build into something substantial. Long hours in the store, however, yielded only dribs and drabs of money. There always seemed to be the question of whether they could hold out or whether they would lose the store. After six years of scrimping, with three children now to take care of, Mrs. D. found that thoughts of money seemed to color her whole life. The slightest financial setback was enough to make her lie awake contemplating their bad luck. These incidents were trivial, as Mrs. D. would be the first to admit, but each one seemed the last straw. A library book fell in a mud puddle and she had to pay for it; that night she lay awake translating the money she had paid for the book into shoes and food for the children. A glove got lost, a storekeeper overcharged her a nickel, the gas bill arrived; these were enough to send her into sloughs of despondency resulting in sleepless nights. SOLUTION Worrying over money has probably kept more people awake than any other single cause. People who...more
Excerpt from "How to sleep without pills"When you wake up in the middle of the night, it may be for one of several reasons of which you are not aware:Perhaps you unconsciously became hungry during the night.You may have too much covering on and not realize it. Being too warm may make you just uncomfortable enough to wake you and keep you awake, yet...more
Have you ever wondered why some people can be playing tennis, swimming and jogging so often, yet they are still fat?The next time you walk past a tennis court, or go to a swimming pool, take time to notice the shapes of the regulars.Many activity regulars began playing tennis, walking, running or swimming because they were told that these were...more
Today, more than ever, you need a Living Will. Discover the 10 most common questions you need answered so you too can have peace of mind.1. What is an advanced health care directive?Advanced health care directives are written instructions that communicate your wishes regarding care and treatment should you no longer be able to make your own health care decisions. 2. What are the components?An Advanced Health Care Directive includes: A Living Will which outlines your medical and treatment choices Health Care Power of Attorney - the person you appoint to make medical and treatment decisions when you are no longer able to do so yourself.3. How are they used?If you are no longer able to make choices regarding your health care, these documents will communicate to your physicians what treatments you want or don' t want such as artificial administration of food and fluids, or even the use of CPR or a breathing machine.4. When do they become effective?These forms are only effective when you cannot communicate your desires yourself. It may be used in situations where you are terminally ill and will die soon. In that case, life-sustaining procedures that only prolong the dying process will...more
How important is your fitness/weight loss success? Can you attach a numeric value to being healthy, prolonging your life, and feeling great? Does achieving your fitness and weight loss goals rank among your top priorities? If not, this article is not...more
The essentials of golf begin with the clubs you choose. Shopping on the Internet will save you time and money but choosing can be difficult, as there seems to be endless options. From our work with different golfing web sites we have seen sales for...more
For all you ladies out there, if you want to know one of the things we men fear most, it's physicals.Yes, y'all heard me right, physicals. The yearly physical. Since I'm closing in on fifty like an all-you-can-eat buffet diner closes in on the soft...more
All of us visit some sort of medical office from time to time and some of us make the visit a routine. No matter how many times we go in for a checkup or treatment we usually end up paying a relatively inexpensive co-pay for the services rendered to...more
As much as possible we want to achieve freedom at its peak. Every human being longs for it - especially those who are confined in their wheelchairs. This is the reason why sports wheelchairs are created. Engaging in sports not only strengthens your...more
The child's mobility and independence are significant factors to consider so it is important to get the right wheelchair. But how do we choose the right wheelchair?Choosing a wheelchair for your kids include a huge spectrum of issues. One the issue...more