In today’s fast paced society, we’ve become accustomed to filling the eeriness of silence with fluff. We turn to many distractions as a means of escaping feelings of idleness or boredom. But the main thing we wish to elude is … Continue reading →
Every year parents spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on toys and activities for their kids. While many of things are great for keeping young minds and bodies active, many of them are unnecessary. Sure, kids need structured play, … Continue reading →
Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat everything from life threatening illnesses to the common cold. While many people who are used to modern medicine may find it suspicious, it … Continue reading →
About 20% of adults experience excessive fatigue that impairs their ability to function well at work and at home. Some are able to bounce back after taking a short respite from work or by taking some medication. But there is … Continue reading →
Everyone experiences anxiety. In fact, being unable to do so can be a sign of a serious psychological problem. In our hazardous world, anxiety is a strategy the body uses to help the mind recognize danger and keep well out … Continue reading →
The Benefits of Green Tea Introduction There has been an influx of media coverage about the health benefits of green tea. Most green tea enthusiasts may base their opinions on green tea around their own experiences of the beverage. The … Continue reading →
This year it is of utmost importance that we pay attention to strengthening our immune systems naturally. Using certain herbs, foods, supplements and homeopathic remedies can help you avoid catching a cold or flu and build your immune system. If … Continue reading →
Here’s a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side effects and contain aluminum, which has been associated with senility and Alzheimer’s disease. Anise, … Continue reading →
Before we begin a discussion about the benefits of acupuncture, let’s talk about the origins of acupuncture. It was first used in China over 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. It is … Continue reading →
Do you know what it takes to unite your body, mind, and soul? If you did, do you realize that you would be able to achieve the balance that nearly everyone wishes they had in their lives? Do you know … Continue reading →
Vitamin supplements are very important in prevention of unwanted health ailments that is partially caused by vitamin deficiencies. Many people today use vitamin supplements to make up for lost nutrients or the shortage of vitamins in their system. A shortage … Continue reading →
People begin to learn about dental health from a very young age, when teeth first begin to show up. But in spite of such early awareness, many people fail to maintain good dental health through their adult life. Good dental … Continue reading →
An effective approach to managing skin allergies has three components. Firstly you must understand the condition, then you must discover if anything is triggering your skin reaction, and thirdly you must look after your skin. Many people think that allergies … Continue reading →
Arthritis also is the leading cause of disability. Nearly 7 million people in the U.S., including 20% of people with arthritis, are unable to perform major life activities such as working or housekeeping because of this disease. Arthritis sufferers endure … Continue reading →
Healthy eating and physical fitness go together, but there are no magic foods that cause you to be one hundred percent healthy by just eating the one food. No, you need a variety of foods from each of these food … Continue reading →
Do you want to lose weight and feel better about yourself? The first step towards weight loss and a healthy lifestyle is to develop a plan of action. Start by evaluating your goals. Do you want to fit into your … Continue reading →
The overgrowth of the fungi Candida Albicans is responsible for the onset of thrush, which is also know as a yeast infection or Candidiasis. Thrush is not a serious disease but it can cause great discomfort for its sufferer. The … Continue reading →
Even before the term alternative medicine was formally used, aromatherapy was already being practiced 5000 years ago by Egyptians. At that time, oil was extracted from aromatic plants through infusion and used for embalming, cosmetics and for medicinal purposes. This … Continue reading →
Are you considering an alternative health treatment? Buying a nutritional supplement? Need hard facts on the effectiveness of a therapy? When evaluating an alternative therapy, as with conventional therapies, there are two basic factors you want to look at: Benefits … Continue reading →
There are many advantages to eating raw fruit and vegetables. Water-soluble vitamins (such as vitamin C) are destroyed by heating, so there will be less vitamin C in a cooked carrot than in a similar raw carrot. But for some … Continue reading →
These days of increasing pollution levels mean that more and more people are becoming victims of a variety of allergens, which are the various substances that cause an allergic reaction. These can be anything from a certain type of food … Continue reading →
It’s possible to learn how to better your health in only four steps and this article will show you how. Each step is a bite-sized nugget of healthy living information you can actually use. Step 1: Nutritional Supplements Nutritional supplements … Continue reading →
Alternative medicine means different things to different people. Alternative medicine encompasses many different approaches, from massage to Chinese medicine and yoga. Alternative medicine means practices or medicines that are used instead of the usual, or standard, ways of treating diseases … Continue reading →
You can lower cholesterol without drugs by following some basic steps that will not only change your cholesterol results, but also improve your health today and in the future. So often we use a prescription drug and hope it will … Continue reading →
In the fast paced world that we live in it can be easy to neglect our health and wellness. We’re so busy racing through our day to day lives – family, friends, work, social engagements – that we don’t take … Continue reading →
Out of the 400 species of the Aloe family, Aloe Vera (meaning True Aloe) has been used for thousands of years and is still present in varieties of medicines today. It is used predominantly as an herbal remedy for the … Continue reading →
Natural herbal remedies are drawing the attention of many traditional medical practitioners to rapidly recognize the ability of the hundreds of thousands of known herbs that have the ability to treat and prevent various human and animal illnesses, as well … Continue reading →
If you’ve been listening to the medical community intermittently recently, you may have heard the word “holistic” dropped every so often. You might have heard it, but you may not have much of an idea of what it means and … Continue reading →
TIP #1: Keep your tongue clean Gently brush it with a soft nylon toothbrush after you brush your teeth. TIP #2: Drink More Water! The drier your mouth, the worse your breath gets TIP #3: Keep Calm Stress makes your … Continue reading →
Everyone has wondered at some point in time which cardio exercise is better. To put it in simple terms, both low and high intensity exercises will help you to burn off body fat. The question here is which is the … Continue reading →
Do you feel tired and un-refreshed on waking in the morning? Do you stay that way throughout the day? Do you have difficulty concentrating during the day? The World Health Organization (WHO) says that one-third of the world’s population experience … Continue reading →
What causes anxiety? If we all knew that wouldn’t life be a bed of roses. Being able to nip it in the bud (excuse the pun) before it causes the damage it’s capable of like interfering and preventing a person … Continue reading →
Allergies are caused by exposure to pollution of either a particulate form such as pollen or a chemical form such as polyvinylchloride. The results of exposure to a pollutant to which the body is allergic can vary dramatically. Hayfever, with … Continue reading →
The body is flexible. It is supposed to be flexible. You must be able to bend and reach that something you dropped on the floor. You must be able to zip the back of your favorite dress on your own. … Continue reading →
Everyone would like to feel more energetic during the day. You naturally go through periods of higher activity which contrasts with times of relaxation. The problem occurs when more energy & concentration is required than we can give. Or when … Continue reading →
Health is wealth. By being physically fit, it can make a person look lean both inside and out. There is a lot a person can do such jogging or walking in the morning, playing basketball or any other sport with … Continue reading →
We all know that eating food products that contain synthetic additives is not good for our health, especially to our skin. It has been said that if you want to take good care of your well-being, then what you put … Continue reading →
There’s a bewildering array of ways to eat, drink or take ginseng, to the point where it can be difficult for a beginner to even know where to start! The simplest way to take ginseng is to simply eat the … Continue reading →
Managing asthma is not something your doctor can do for you all by himself. Asthma self help is an important part of treating and managing your condition so that it doesn’t take over your entire life. Your doctor may prescribe … Continue reading →
Frank Rella was teaching a high school music class when he had a wake-up call that changed his life. Frank felt pain in his chest and left work early. When the pain got worse at home, he was rushed by … Continue reading →
The main function of the immune system is to protect the body against various infections. It is the most important body component that helps in determining one’s state of health. The effectiveness of immune system varies from person to person. … Continue reading →
The world of today is a world of progress, no one doubts about that. We have managed to do in 200 years of continuous industrial revolution, what we couldn’t do in thousands and thousands of tumultuous history. And yet, with … Continue reading →
Would you like to be a fitness woman? Or are you a fitness woman but would like to be effective? Here are seven great tips on how to become an effective fitness woman: 1. Get a program that will best … Continue reading →
When you smell something nice, such as an appealing perfume, or a tasty dish being cooked in the kitchen, or fresh cut roses set in a vase full of cold water, does not the smell give you a good feeling … Continue reading →
Picture this: It’s 5:27 PM. You’re hungry after a busy day at work, itching to get home to see your family, and now you’re stuck in traffic. Frustration sets in. But you’re used to it since this is an every … Continue reading →
Garlic is nature’s gift to man. This natural ingredient has so many health benefits for the human body. Herbalists and naturopaths consider garlic as a miracle ingredient. With so many studies done on garlic, it was continuously proven to help … Continue reading →
Are you aware that what you feed your family on a daily basis affects their health? Since the family eats at home the majority of the time compared to eating at restaurants, you should be very aware of what you … Continue reading →
We all know that fruits and vegetables are essential parts of a healthy diet. The vitamins and nutrients from them helps make the body stronger and can boost the immune system. Each fruit and vegetable has its own natural properties … Continue reading →
Some people just seem to naturally know how to be confident in any given situation. Let’s face it; learning how to be more confident can seem like a daunting task. However, if you want to have the courage to go … Continue reading →
Most people snore occasionally in their lives, but not everyone does it on a regular basis. Men tend to snore more than women. While three out of ten women snore, four out of ten men snore. It can vary from … Continue reading →