Europe has been using Saw Palmetto to promote prostate health for years. Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the herb saw palmetto has been studied in European labs for it's effectiveness in treating the disorder. American labs lag far behind in their research of enlarged prostate and herbs to treat it. Modern medicine in America frequently relies on pharmaceuticals sometimes to the detriment of natural herbal remedies....more
What is Strain - Counter StrainStrain - Counter Strain is a manual massage technique for relieving musculoskeletal spasms and pain. It is also known as Positional Release. This technique was developed by Dr. Lawrence Jones, an osteopathic doctor in 1981. It is a gentle and safe technique that relieves spinal or other joint pain by passively shortening the affected muscle areas.How does Strain - Counter Strain workOur bodies are not designed to...more
Once you receive medical clearance and feel that you are in decent shape, see how this ab workout gets those abs toned up. With this ab workout you can expect to see results after about 10 times. This ab workout was created for the fitness enthusiast who is already in good shape but needs that extra ab workout or more variety.AFTER A WARM UP:USING AN EXERCISE BALLV-PIKE PRONE AB CRUNCH (3 SETS OF 10)* LIE FACE DOWN (PRONE) ON THE BALL WITH YOUR HANDS ON THE FLOOR FOR STABILITY* BEGIN WITH THE BALL POSITIONED AT THE UPPER THIGH WITH YOUR LEGS EXTENDED* SLOWLY ROLL THE BALL UNDER YOUR BODY WITH HIPS MOVING UPWARD BRINGING FEET CLOSER TO ARMS* KEEP LEGS STRAIGHT. ONCE IN A V POSITION, PAUSE AND SLOWLY ROLL BACK TO PRONEUSING AB STRAPSHANGING LEG RAISES (3 SETS OF 15)* HANG FROM STRAPS WITH UPPER ARM PARALLEL TO THE GROUND. LEGS ARE EXTENDED.* BEGIN BY LIFTING KNEES UP TO CHEST, PAUSE AND SLOWLY RETURN TO EXTENSION* DO NOT SWING. LOWER YOUR LEGS SLOWLY, WITH CONTROL* THIS EXERCISE CAN ALSO BE DONE WITH A TWIST AS YOU RAISE YOUR LEGS TO WORK THE OBLIQUESWORKING THE OBLIQUESSIDE LYING LEG LIFTS ON FLOOR (3 SETS OF 15 ON EACH SIDE)* START ON THE FLOOR, ON YOUR SIDE; PROP YOURSELF UP ON...more
Stretch marks are a type of skin scar, often caused by rapid pulling of the skin, such as occurs in pregnancy, or with sudden weight gain. Stretch marks can also appear after fast weight loss.They arise due to breakdown of the dermis, the middle layer of skin which is responsible for maintaining the skin's structure and tone. When the dermis breaks...more
What is Watsu MassageWatsu and its associated techniques were developed in the early 1980s by Harold Dull, director of the Harbin School of Shiatsu and Massage, in California. Watsu is an aquatic massage therapy that incorporates the principles of Zen Shiatsu and adapts them for effective use in warm water. It combines elements of massage, joint...more
A low sodium, low salt diet shouldn't be a burden at all! Personally, I have kept to an "under 1000mg" a day diet with out giving up much but fast food (and who misses that anyway?)When I was first told that my blood pressure was high ( 160/95) and labeled as having hypertension, I decided at that moment to do some serious research into what had created this "new-to-me" health concern. I wanted to find a permanent solution to lower the numbers to an acceptable, healthy range without taking medication.As I reflected on where I was in life at the moment, mid-life, not overweight, but not exercising regularly either, I began making small changes in my day-to-day lifestyle. I was not going to give in to hypertension.First, I bought a nutritional handbook that lists most foods and their nutritional content. I decided to try and stay under 500mg of sodium daily. This took some work, but it paid off very well. I had lowered my count to 150/89 in two weeks. But my doctor still was concerned and wanted to see me begin medication, so I went back to the drawing table. And I put off the decision to going on medication for another 30 days.I found that magnesium is an excellent combatant for...more
Avian influenza, or bird flu as it is most commonly known, is a viral disease that has been ravishing Asia, as well as other countries, for more than two years now. Some choose to ignore the threat, but most health experts agree what we see now in...more
A plethora of images, memories and ideas come up when someone thinks of a cup of tea. For some it is gallons of sun tea brewing on the back porch while for others it is a memory of cold nights by the fireplace. One of the most popular teas to brew...more
Since varicose veins seemingly only create an unsightly appearance, many people often think that there is no real medical problem, and that they are merely a cosmetic problem. This is a common misconception of varicose veins, and it results from of a...more
Most people with panic attack disorder are treated in their primary care setting, which is not surprising, since the physical symptoms of a panic disorder can cause people to seek care for what they perceive as a physical ailment.Difficulties in the...more
The skin care industry is a virtual goldmine. With more women and even men growing more aware of the need to care for their skin, the skin care industry seems poised to get even bigger in the decades to come.Already, the industry has shown a...more
People with ADD are prone to distractions, even more so than people without ADD, though everyone has them. If you work at home, mundane distractions can be frustrating and very hard to ignore.But here's something that you can do, and you can start in...more