Alternative Therapies and alternative medicine has been gaining ground along with conventional treatments. Alternative therapies have been practiced for thousand of years especially in the east commonly known as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Modern medicine has replaced such therapies due to its ability to quickly suppress the symptoms and treat the specific physical condition with pharmacological and surgical methods evolved after...more
November is a great time to try again to kick the smoking habit.I say "again" because, as a 30-year-smoker who tried to quit for 25 of those years, I'm pretty sure all smokers try to quit again and again.During November, carrying on the work of journalist Peter Jennings, ABC News is presenting a series of reports on quitting smoking and lung cancer prevention.November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and November 17th is the American Cancer...more
How To Feel Refreshed All Day and Enjoy Quality Family Time In The Evening!If you're one of the "still" surprisingly many that just can't get the sleep thing right, keep reading! How many times a week do you wake up where you can't figure out if you're getting up or going to bed and rolling over is the only option. Or you wake up with a headache, numb leg or that stiff neck that goes right to the shoulder blade and you can't look left or right, what's that about? After struggling through a tough day, no way do you have anything left for family play time in the evening.There's a time proven, simple method to regain back and enjoy your full days, but most of us definitely take it for granted, SLEEP! "But it's just sleeping; I'll sleep when I sleep." If we all could shift this mindset to, "I need and enjoy my sleep," That would be a huge step in the right direction. As we age, depending on how "gracefully," we develop certain health issues, maybe not serious but nagging enough to stop you from playing catch with JR. or piggybacking your Little Princess. Many times we look to doctors and cures for nagging problems that just might be related to your particular sleep habits.So, what does...more
Eyewear consumers most often are concerned about:1. Is there a trick behind the 50% off sale?2. Are 'add-ons' like UV and scratch protection really worth it?3. Is 'Buy one, Get one FREE' possible?4. How do I know I'm getting the right frame for my prescription?5. Why is there such a difference in price between optical stores?6. Is there a...more
The urgency and reality of a flu pandemic has certainly been explained to us through media, government and our own medical establishment. Is the Avian Flu threat a "real" threat? No one really knows. Many say that it is just hype and maybe so. But it's always wise to have a plan and to be prepared, no matter what. And it may not be very wise to...more
Plantar faschitis and heel bone spurs causes are related to several common reasons. Plantar faschitis occurs when the connective tissue on the bottom of your foot that attaches to your heel becomes inflammed. When repeated stress and strain occur on the heel bone and surrounding soft tissue, the body attempts to protect itself by forming heel bone spurs. This kind of pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel. Quite often, the heel pain is worse in the morning because of tightness and stiffening that happens during the night.The heel bone spurs causes can be related to:1. Injury to the Foot, Arch or Heel - physical injury can occur while running, jogging or even walking and inflammation results.2. Repetitive Pounding of the Foot - jogging and running, especially running downhill or on uneven surfaces, can result in tearing and plantar faschitis inflammation. And being on your feet more can lead to additional tearing in the fascia which results in more inflammation and pain.3. Poor Fitting, Hard-Soled Shoes - shoes not providing adequate support can be one of the heel bone spurs causes. Supportive rubber-soled shoes that fit well cushion the impact of the heel striking the...more
It's time to throw out fear and worry about an Avian flu pandemic or, for that matter, any health pandemic. Preparation should include focusing on total health (immune system) while also implementing a plan of attack. It is extremely important to...more
Silver jewellery combines the magical and the aesthetic. It is believed that they can protect us from evil power and they will bring health and happiness. In the Antique world, astrologers worshipped silver as a metal that belongs to...more
Are you fighting the uphill battle of weight loss? Stuck with not knowing who or what to listen to anymore? One person tells you one thing, the next tells you do the exact opposite. Who should you believe?There are so many weight loss diets and...more
Maybe you've never heard it before, but you really should be baking your own bread.Why?I think the number one reason everyone should bake their own bread is that it redeems you from years of bad health and medical bills. How so?HOMEMADE BREAD IS...more
It's a common misconception that Pilates method exercise is really only good for strengthening and stretching the core muscles of the body. Many people use it to tone their abs and improve their posture but, in reality, Pilates can do much more than...more
Botulin toxin is widely known and sold under the name Botox®. It is a very strong neurotoxin that is widely used in many areas of modern medicine. Currently Botox® injections are the most popular form of non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the...more