Health & Fitness Articles & News
Salt Therapy and its European Well known Beneficial Effects in Respiratory Diseases
The benefits of salt therapy (also called Halotherapy) or speleotherapy are well known and documented in Europe. Halotherapy uses dry aerosol micro particles of salt and minerals to treat respiratory diseases and seeks to replicate the conditions of speleotherapy (from Greek speleos=cave), a treatment that has been practiced in old salt mines of Eastern Europe since the early 19th century.
Is Stronger Really Better
New years has come and gone, most of us made our fitness resolutions, some of us met them with success while some of us have unfortunately missed the mark. With good intentions we set goals, bought exercise equipment and joined gyms. Results have not come easily for most of us, some got hurt, time is scarce, the kids are sick...
Strokes and Stroke Rehabilitation
Strokes affect millions of people every year and can be deadly. Some occur suddenly; some have pre-stroke warning signs. TIA’s, or transient ischemic attacks, may or may not happen prior to a stroke. During a TIA, a blood vessel going to the head or neck becomes partially occluded, and this decreases the oxygen available to the brain. During a TIA, a patient usually experiences symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, double vision, or even a loss of consciousness.
AIDS 101 What You Absolutely Need to Know
Introduction Due both to the stigma and the awareness program attached with it, now AIDS has become a common household term. There are very less people who actually know that the exact word is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS in short. Because of the morbidity and mortality attached and also because of the ignorance about it there are lots and lots of myths against this deadly disease. This alone shows the anxiety and concern of the general mass. History The ...
An Energy Lifter without Cigarette, Coffee, or Ephedra
We all know cigarette, coffee and ephedra give people energy. Unfortunately, cigarette (neural energy) causes cancer and other illnesses, caffeine (physical energy) is an expensive and unhealthy addiction, ephedra was banned by FDA.
The Pain Is In Your Brain
There is an extremely important relationship between the brain, the IML (intermediate lateral cell nucleus of the spinal cord), and motor activity (activity that allows us to move in regards to chronic pain syndromes). The intermediate lateral cell nucleus, or IML, of the spinal cord drives the sympathetic nervous system. Increasing the sympathetic tone increases the release of norepinephrine and catecholamines through stimulation of the adrenal medulla. When all of this occurs, the ...
Join the Laughing Club
Laughter is good for your heart! Laughter reduces stress levels! Laughter is good for your health.
Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Pain
Problems with the neck, shoulder and arm are often called different things by patients: neuritis; bursitis; neuralgia; rheumatism; frozen shoulder; fibrositis; sprained, strained, or sore muscles; or “poor circulation.” Some people may blame their shoulder (or other joint) problems on “old age” even though their other shoulder, which doesn’t have any problems, is just as old.
Use It or Lose It: Five Steps to Preventing Alzheimer's
You've seen the commercials--"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Most of us agree, yet many people wander off into their later years leaving their minds behind. You probably know of someone who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease--a debilitating condition that robs otherwise healthy people of their mental capacities. What can be done to prevent Alzheimer's from taking your mind?
Seizures
Millions of people are afflicted with seizure disorders. There are many different types of seizures that present with various symptomatologies. The seizure experience depends on the location and amount of the brain that is affected during the seizure. By definition, a seizure disorder is stimulation of a brain pathway where there shouldn’t be any activity of a pathway. The activity is spontaneous abnormal electrical discharge of certain pathways in the brain.
Lactose Intolerant?
What causes lactose intolerance? Lactose is digested in the small intestine by an enzyme called lactase. This enzyme allows the body to break down the lactose into two simple sugars, glucose and galactose. These are quickly absorbed by the intestine and provide energy for the body. The level of the lactase enzyme varies between individuals, as does the severity of symptoms caused by lactose intolerance. What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Symptoms range ...
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) have been widely used labels since the early 1990s. They are considered catch-all diagnoses by many clinicians. Frankly, ADD/ADHD is poorly understood within the health care profession. Many clinicians have difficulty with classification of different behavior disorders, which are then lumped under the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.
Contact Lenses on Vacation 7 Simple Tips
When you are on vacation, contact lenses are great convenience - they are invisible and you don’t have to take them off while swimming. However, contact lenses can also spoil your vacation, if you don’t take precautions. Here are some simple things you can do, to prevent it happening to you.
Why People Take Tattoo?
Getting a Tattoo can be a wonderful and almost mystical experience. A common question: why do we do it? Tattoo is widely considered as means of human beings self-expression. There are many reasons to the question. To summarize, these are the eight most important reasons:
5 Simple Steps to Creating an Allergy Friendly Home
It will seem horribly unfair to any child who suffers with allergies that they cannot have a pet or must loose one whom they have grown attached to. Is there a way to deal with pet allergies which may lessen or even eliminate the suffering for adults and children with allergies?
Why It's Not a Good Idea to Analyze Your Dreams
Dreams... What are they? Probably the easiest explanation is your subconscious mind thinking and sorting information. But the truth is no-one really knows what causes dreams and why some folk seem to have vivid colorful dreams and others have short uneventful ones.
Keeping Fit & Healthy Doesn't Have to Be a Chore
Some people have fought many years of their lives to preserve the rich heritage of the outdoors and nature we now enjoy. That dedication and effort have been rewarded by fantastic hiking opportunities in our local, state, and national parks systems. In honor of their efforts, let's break out of our winter hibernation and venture into the crisp, clean outdoor air and hit some of those dirt trails.
11 Tips to Enjoy Summer Life and Still Keep Your Shape
Summer is about to be in full swing, and it's that time when everyone wants to look impressive in their "lack" of clothing. While I can't promise you that you'll achieve a fitness model body, I can at least give you some simple but important tips in achieving a leaner physique. Listen up! Behavioral changes guarantee your success - not just knowledge alone. You may already have drawn out your road map with your nutritional plan and your workouts, so take that strategy and ACT on ...
Why Some People Don't Take Investing in Their Health Seriously
What if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be your reaction? And what if there was a virtual mountain of credible information that supported the investment claims...wouldn't you be inclined to take advantage of the opportunity and not miss out on the rewards? Although the answer to these questions seems apparent, when it comes to investing in our health and quality of life we often choose to ignore what obviously ...
Cortisol, Stress, And Body Fat
It seems that every time science uncovers some type of association between body fat and anything, opportunistic entrepreneurs are waiting in the shadows to create a product and a marketing campaign around it. They ride the wave into the multi millions, until the buzz dies down or until the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sues and slaps a padlock on their warehouse doors. Then, it’s on to the “next big thing in weight loss,” because they know there will always be a gullible crowd eagerly ...
Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Hypnosis
You’ve seen the stage acts where a hypnotist selects someone out of the audience and when he claps his hands, the unwilling participant struts around the stage clucking like a chicken. You’ve also seen movies where the hypnotist waves the pocket watch in front of the subject as he utters, “you’re getting sleepy … very sleepy.” Hypnosis is a little more than what Hollywood or Vegas make it out to be. Below is a brief overview.
Little Known Facts on The Importance of Self Image
It is not a surprise to most people that health studies point to popular culture as a perpetrator of body image which has corresponded to the self image and well being of women AND men.
7 Herbal Remedies for Relieving Arthritic Pain Naturally
There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but has been found in the fingers, neck and spine. Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense, sponge-like substance. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and gradually wears it down.
3 Effective Ways of Avoiding Food Poisoning this Summer
Are you looking forward to a wonderful summer? Beaches, warm weather and of course - BBQ's.
5 Secrets of Reading Food Labels Revealed
Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins.
11 Surprising Side Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine is big business. There are new coffee shops popping up all over the place. You can’t go far without running into a Starbucks. "Let’s get together for coffee. Time for a coffee break. Coffee pot goes off before my feet hit the floor. Travel mugs for sipping coffee on your way to work. I’ll just have this chocolate bar to pick me up this afternoon." Caffeine - It’s everywhere! It’s everywhere!
Mysteries of Syndrome X Revealed
“I’ve put on 40 pounds in one year!” “It doesn’t matter how much I workout, I can’t lose weight.” “My doctor must think I’m eating pizzas in the closet.”
5 Important Facts Adults Need to Know Before Getting Braces
Adult orthodontia is big business. More 40-something year old parents have finally gotten all their children out of braces and now it’s their turn. Some middle-agers are just now becoming metal mouths because they are at a point in their life when they can finally afford it. Still others opt for the wires because after starting over after a divorce they are finally ready to get that gorgeous straight smile!
Restless Legs Syndrome The Management of a Serious Sleep Disorder
Restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is seen as both a neuromuscular disorder and a sleep disorder. Less frequently diagnosed than sleep disorders like narcolepsy, sleep apnea and insomnia, restless legs syndrome is nonetheless a significant and serious sleep problem. Characterized by a tingling, crawling or prickling sensation in the legs and feet, restless legs syndrome sufferers experience an overwhelming desire to move their legs in order to find relief. Many sufferers also find ...
Insomnia Getting The Help You Need
Experiencing an occasional sleepless night every now and again is normal and transient insomnia affects all of us from time to time, especially when we are under personal or professional stress, or our schedule changes significantly as a result of jet lag or shift work. But prolonged insomnia, lasting for perhaps six months or more, is another story. If you have been unable to sleep every night, or most nights, for an extended period, then you may well suffer from serious ...