With the weather turning unseasonably colder in northern California the flu season is in full swing. The annual influenza is taking its annual toll on the population and with the addition of the Swine flu that has accounted for a few deaths locally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with local […]
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How do you know if a runny nose should be of concern depends on the type of drainage. If you have a clear and watery discharge it is likely the result of an allergic reaction to something in the environment causing a histamine reaction. If the discharge turns yellow or green in color and becomes […]
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They’re all around you: people suffering from, or at risk of developing, lifestyle-related chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. Perhaps you’re one of them. In fact, in the United States, these chronic diseases have reached epidemic proportions. A therapeutic lifestyle changes program (TLC) teaches wellness habits such as healthier eating […]
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Falling can happen to anyone. The older you are the worse the results can be. According to the National Institutes of Health, hip fractures account for up to 300,000 hospital admissions per year in the U.S., many of which are directly attributable to falling. Posture and balance through core muscle strength is a key […]
Read MoreMuch of the work force today is sedentary looking into a computer monitor. This can create a serious energy drain that necessitates some intervention. Before you reach for one of the many sugar-loaded “energy” drinks that will inevitably send you “crashing” down, try an all-natural approach to boosting your energy. Here are a few simple […]
Read MoreThe growth of organized amateur sports over the past 30 years has spawned an unexpected and unwanted increase in sports-related injuries. Many young athletes suffer sports-related injuries that can turn into lifelong problems. To learn why our knees are injured so frequently, it’s important to know how the knee works. The knee joint is composed […]
Read MoreHealth is more than the absence of disease; it encompasses all aspects of life that are good and uplifting to you and those around you. Health philosophies around the world have various aspects that all life is part of and derives vitality from elements in our physical universe. In traditional Asian philosophy there are […]
Read MoreStress affects nearly everyone, but some people handle it better than others. And the simple truth is the people who are good at dealing with stress live healthier and happier lives compared to people who struggle with stress. The good news is if you are one of the many people who get caught up in […]
Read MoreBack and neck pain are leading causes for absenteeism in the work place and with the aging population this statistic is increasing. Sports injuries create their own special pain even if an injury is not perceived by the participant. Treating pain naturally has also gained in popularity with more […]
Read MoreOsteoarthritis is a painful and debilitating disease that causes the degeneration of the cartilage between joints. Once the cartilage is worn away, the joints rub against each other, causing tissue and bone damage, and with it, pain. One standard mode of treatment for this condition has been the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), administered […]
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With the weather turning unseasonably colder in northern California the flu season is in full swing. The annual influenza is taking its annual toll on the population and with the addition of the Swine flu that has accounted for a few deaths locally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with local […]
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How do you know if a runny nose should be of concern depends on the type of drainage. If you have a clear and watery discharge it is likely the result of an allergic reaction to something in the environment causing a histamine reaction. If the discharge turns yellow or green in color and becomes […]
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Children’s cough and cold medicines have taken a justifiable beating in the past few years, and the news isn’t getting any better (at least not for the drug manufacturers). A recent study published in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests use of these medicines in children under age 6 may cause as many as 500 child […]
Read MoreRecent studies suggest there are a few key ingredients that should be avoided when shopping for cosmetics and personal care products as they are proving to be hazardous to your health. * Preservatives: They are added to kill bacteria and other organisms from contaminating the product and to give it a longer shelf life. […]
Read MoreMost people living today were not around when the Swine Flu made its first deadly appearance in April 1918 and reappeared in the fall killing over 50 million people. It was the H1N1 virus that was responsible for the worst single source of casualties in US history according to Tommy Thompson former US […]
Read MoreThe history of allergy elimination begins with Dr. Devi Nambudripad’s discovery while trying to relieve her own allergies.
Read MoreFew of us are born with allergies. Most allergies are developed as a result of a weakened immune system.
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Most women share a common fear, developing breast cancer. So what do the latest statistics show about this disease? Every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cancer amoung Causcasian and African American wormen. Breast cancer incidence in women has increased from one in […]
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They’re all around you: people suffering from, or at risk of developing, lifestyle-related chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. Perhaps you’re one of them. In fact, in the United States, these chronic diseases have reached epidemic proportions. A therapeutic lifestyle changes program (TLC) teaches wellness habits such as healthier eating […]
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Loosing weight isn’t just about dieting; scientific research indicates the need to keep the metabolic motor running. Maintaining an active metabolism in the aging process can be challenging, but researchers list three actions that will work for most people. On a cellular scale, metabolism is the breakdown of fats, proteins or carbohydrates and how cells, […]
Read More Diet, energy boosters, Fiber and your health, Get plenty of rest, improve your diegestive health, Nutrition, Obesity and kids, Tasting good can be good for you, Tips for a healthier you, Womens HealthMost local super markets now offer large sections of “organic” food usually in the fresh produce departments. Even Safeway has found success in its Organic brands of several traditional foods that now can be found in most sections of the food ales. To be classified “Organic”, foods are grown or raised (meat and dairy) in […]
Read More Diet, Fiber and your health, improve your diegestive health, Junk Food, Nutrition, Obesity and kids, Tasting good can be good for youSurveys show American consumers are actively looking for products that contain fiber. Over the past five years, the number of consumers increasing their use of fiber has risen steadily. A Health Focus Trend Report showed that in 2006, more than 42 percent of consumers reported they were actively increasing their fiber intake, while 9 percent […]
Read More Body Creates Allergies, Fiber and your health, improve your diegestive health, Nutrition, Tips for a healthier youScan the grocery store shelves and you’ll find a variety of juices on display. The old favorites still remain – apple, orange and grape – but you’ll also see some new flavors these days, such as blueberry-pomegranate, cranberry-raspberry, guava and even “lychee” (an edible fruit native to the Kwangtung and Fukein provinces of China). […]
Read More Diet, energy boosters, Junk Food, Tasting good can be good for you, Tips for a healthier youEat your vegetables has been a command at the dinner table from parents to their children for many years. Well it seems that science is now able to back up Mom’s threats with research based findings. Over the years, various studies have suggested that people who regularly consume cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, […]
Read More breast cancer, Cancer in women, Diet helps avoid ovarian, Eat Veggies to avoid cancer, Nutritional help avoiding cancer, Uterian, Women's health & nutritionBack and neck pain are leading causes for absenteeism in the work place and with the aging population this statistic is increasing. Sports injuries create their own special pain even if an injury is not perceived by the participant. Treating pain naturally has also gained in popularity with more […]
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