There is a great deal of focus lately on the declining health of the average American. Both young & old are experiencing far less health for much more money. It's no surprise that more and more patients are asking me for tips on how they can stay healthy throughout their whole lifetime.Many say that staying healthy is just too challenging for them while leading a busy and hectic lifestyle. Although many people would seem to agree, there really...more
From the figure skating to the bob sledding, from the ice hockey, to the ski jumping, there is nothing quite like being there to witness the winter Olympic games. And if you're planning to see the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, it might be nice to know a little something about this gem in British Columbia. So, just in time for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, here is The City of Vancouver's history:The very first European to pay a visit to the area that...more
Among the most common questions my clients have asked me over the years, these three stand out. Hopefully my answers will give you some ideas or at least provoke you to think about your own body and health with more clarity.Q How do you stay positive and enthusiastic about training (motivated)?A. I will compare it to my Marriage - just because I am not feeling a warm rosy loving glow every second of the day, perhaps when my Wife has just scraped the car on a kerb... it's a lifelong DECISION or COMMITMENT."No matter what, I will...* Be there, look after and be committed to my wife.* Look after, protect and be a model for my child.* Keep fit, active, strong and as healthy as possible (partly to achieve the previous two commitments).To run with the above example, would you run out and cheat on your Wife or Husband just because they dented the car?So why go and stop training (throw away your sensible and rational commitment) or eating healthy just because of some short term temporary setback or incident?Commitment for life and a true decision is like that is it not?Q. What's the best way to lose weight?A. Cut a leg off! That would drop 50lbs very quickly. Just think for a moment, if...more
Overview on Essential Oil Essential oil is concentrated, hydrophobic liquid or ethereal oil that contains volatile aroma compounds and are extracted from plants. This oil got its name due to the fact that it contains distinctive scent, or essence of the plant. Essential oils do not have any specific chemical properties in common apart...more
A body that is carrying a large load of excessive poundage is a slew of medical and health maladies just waiting to happen. Obesity can not only be the cause of physical illness but can have an adverse effect on mental health, as well. What you eat and what type of activity you incorporate into your daily regime has a profound effect on your...more
Lots of people in America wish they were healthier and skinnier. The obesity and overweight levels in our country seem to be constantly climbing, both among children and adults. A numnber of statistics indicate that over half of American adults are either overweight or obese. A lot of these people are looking to lose weight. Some are looking to do it for health purposes. Others are trying to become trimmer because they think it will improve their self image. Still others want to lose weight because they think it will help them socially.However, as almost all of us have experienced, losing weight can be tough. It takes a certain amount of vision and self-control to get the regular exercise and to eat the healthy, balanced diet that it takes to lose significant amounts of weight. It takes even more commitment to make the permanent lifestlye changes that it takes to continue to live healthily.Because of all of the hard work it takes, people are constantly looking for short-cuts. One of the short-cuts that people sometimes turn to is liposuction (also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy). People wonder whether the surgery could help them to become trimmer, healthier and...more
Snoring can be a prima factor for precipitating tension at the domestic front. Matrimonial discordance can follow from snoring. It can be a origin of annoying for your spouse. Nonetheless that is not the lonesome reason to look for help as snoring...more
Reducing exposure to environmental triggers for sinusitis, allergies and asthma is one of the most important steps you can take to personally manage your sinus-related condition.1.) Pulsatile Sinus Irrigation: It is virtually impossible to avoid all...more
Many Houston smokers have recently felt increasing pressure to quit their habits as more and more establishments ban smoking both inside their doors and outside on their patios. While many smokers complain about these increasingly strict cessation...more
Natural and organic are the new buzz words in the skin care industry with more and more manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon. However, just because the name of the product contains these terms, it doesn't mean the product is either of these things,...more
Pregnant women are not incapacitated, but they are oftentimes viewed that way. The truth is that pregnant women need exercise just as much if not more than than women who are not carrying a child. The city of Vancouver, recognized for their sensible...more
Should you exercise during pregnancy? The unequivocal answer is: YES! Exercise will help your body (and your mind, and your emotions) manage more effectively the stresses of being pregnant. Exercise will make labor easier on your body. Exercise...more