Health & Fitness Articles & News
Dieting Effects – Fruit
Everyone knows that introducing healthier foods into their diet is a good idea. Fruits and vegetables are really what they are talking about. Of course, there are probably lots of foods that can be eliminated to have a healthier body.
FITNESS It's for the Whole Person Not Just the Body
So few people recognize that true fitness involves the entire human being; this includes the body, the mind and the spirit. Today's fitness minded society easily gives a plethora of choices and options when it comes to getting fit.
Avoid Back Injuries Use a Hand Truck
No one is immune to getting a back injury. Even the simple lifting of objects can cause a back injury if not done correctly. Many of these injuries can be avoided by a few safety precautions such as using a hand truck (a mechanism used to transport boxes and other heavy objects). A material handling device such as a crate, dolly, or hand truck should always be available for you at work and at home. Along with one of these devices, you should be aware of the proper lifting techniques. Here ...
The Natural Way To Sleep All Night Stop Insomnia
Here are some Tips to help you get started: - Bedtime Routine It is essential that you establish a bedtime routine that works for you and stick with it. Your body and mind need to have consistency at this time so that you can learn to fall asleep naturally. - Room Conditions After establishing a consistent bedtime routine it is important to create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in your bedroom. The more cozy and harmonic your bedroom is the more ...
Using Water to Help Quit Smoking
Stopping smoking is not easy. Ask anyone who has quit. And the problem is that once you’ve quit, you’re not over it! The craving continues: some folks who have been quit for 15 years say they would still like to have one.
Lowering Cholesterol
Along with high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels are regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of possible serious health problems, particularly in the cardio-vascular field. We are told that we should check our cholesterol levels, as many of us already have high cholesterol without being aware of it. We may then need to take steps to bring about a lowering of our cholesterol to within a more healthy range.
Narcolepsy and Sleep Paralysis A Fishy Tale
There can’t be many people who have not seen the film “Moby Dick”, either in its original 1956 version with Gregory Peck, or the more recent 1998 television adaptation with Patrick Stewart. I’m sure too that many people will have read the book itself, written by Herman Melville way back in 1851. What you probably won’t remember however is one particular passage from the book in which the narrator, Ishmael, says:
What is Health?
Health, according to the World Health Organization, is defined as: • The integral well-being of a person that includes spiritual well-being (Soul and Spirit). • Mental well-being: Which is what a person thinks and what his brain carries out, • Physical well-being is what our body lives, suffers, enjoys and desires, • Environmental well-being is a person’s agreement with his surroundings. And all these joined to socio-cultural well-being, and socio-economic ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome A Brief Overview
It is not a commonly understood condition, with the medical community unable to clarify the exact cause. IBS appears to occur due to the body’s inability to regulate the bowel functions correctly. This leads to a number of unpleasant symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, excessive wind and irregular bowel movements including constipation and/or diarrhoea. However, there are treatments available to allow sufferers to manage their symptoms.
Formaldehyde In Your Home
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas compound (HCHO) that is known as a carcinogen, meaning that it causes cancer. It is an allergen that can also irritate your eyes, mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat) and the upper respiratory system. It can also cause headaches, rashes, hives (blistery, white, and itchy), dizziness, nausea, and chronic fatigue. Some other symptoms include: heart palpitations, ear infections, trouble sleeping, memory loss, trouble focusing, depression, weakness, migraines, ...
Take Care Of Your Teeth Between Dental Visits
It is hard to give precise advice about what can be considered a good dentist that gives high quality results. The reason for this is that each one of us is unique in the type of service we need for our care, making it hard to compare. One thing you do want to look for is a dentist who is genuinely interested in your family’s health and welfare in general. This way you know you will be receiving the best possible care available. To locate a dentist with the credentials you are looking for ...
Is Your Bed Making You Sick? Do You Spend 1/3 of Your Life Immersed in Toxic Chemicals?
Do You Spend 1/3 of Your Life Not Only Immersed in Toxic Chemicals and Noxious Gasses, but Inhaling Fecal Matter?
The Biggest Muscle Mass Gain Myths Exposed
Performing low repetition/heavy weight workouts will enable you to build muscle mass, however they will only do so for a very short period of time. The reason is that your body is always striving to maintain homeostasis, other wise know as the status quo, or to remain the same. Your body is not interested in building muscle mass, and in getting bigger and stronger, your body is interested in survival and in avoiding change. In order to do this your body has developed many mechanisms that ...
How To Stop Your Snoring 2
As you can imagine, because of that seriousness, a number of people are desperate to end snoring; either their own snoring, or that of a partner. And as you can just as easily imagine, that desperation has inspired an array of so-called solutions; some of which are effective and safe, and others that are risky and exploratory.
Where is the Fountain of Youth?
The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring that putatively renders anyone who drinks of its waters forever young. The mankind has never stopped searching for such magical waters ever since the dawn of intelligence. The tales date back to at least the time of the Alexander Romance in the West. In the East, the efforts of searching for permanent youth were recorded in the Huangdi Nei Jing (the Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine) - the earliest medical classic in China, ...
Preventing Diseases Passed from Animal to Human
Zoonoses is the term applied to a grouping of diseases that are transferable from canine/feline to human. Basically, these fall into three groupings based on their means of transmission. This also groups them, ideally,in the means of treatment and control. The three groupings are as follows -spread through :1) urine or feces, 2) hair and skin contact, or 3)bites and scratches.
Bad Breath: Frequently Asked Questions
Overview Bad breath is a dreadful condition that can cause embarrassment making us very self-conscious. This can create social and psychological barriers which affect our relationships and even our marriages. Some people suffering from bad breath are unfortunately not aware of this problem. And some who are aware rely on items such as mints and mouthwashes that only assist temporarily. Bad breath can often be improved with proper oral hygiene. Though it would be advisable to ...
Low Back Pain, Taking Control
Low back pain is becoming a common problem is today’s society. The statistics for such claims are staggering. Close to 40 percent of all workplace absences are do to back pain. From 1997 to 2001 the workers compensation board received over 90,000 claims for back pain injuries. That was over 25% of all the claims that were made during that time. Although many back pain claims are made due spinal disc damage, osteoporosis, arthritis or infection it is often that the pain is not caused by any ...
The History of the West Nile Virus
Where did it come from? The West Nile virus was first isolated in 1937 in the West Nile district of Uganda. The disease has spread through many parts of Europe and Asia, as well as North and South America.
Cerebral Palsy
In the case of Cerebral Palsy there is no one cause of this severe condition. In the majority of cases and average of seventy percent, it results from brain injury before the child is even born this is known as congenital cerebral palsy this would be present from birth but may take months even years to diagnose depending on how severe it illness is. There is also a chance of acquired cerebral palsy which could happen through there being a case of meningitis or brain injuries. This type of cp ...
Health Problems? Stop Tossing and Turning All Night You Can Get the Help You Need
You can wake up refreshed and ready to face every new day. Even if you suffer from fibromyalgia or arthritis you will greet the morning with your stiffness and pain lessened or gone altogether. If you have asthma or allergies you will breathe easier at night and wake up rejuvenated instead of exhausted. When you don’t sleep well, you lose more than just a few hours of rest. Not sleeping well will: Stress your immune system making you more susceptible ...
Free Samples of Contact Lenses: Free Giveaways or Shameful Promotions?
So, you are looking for free samples of contact lenses? Perhaps you saw a commercial that said "visit our website for a coupon to receive free samples of contact lenses." Or, "see your eye care provider today for your free pair of so and so lenses."
Hypoglycemia a Brief Overview
The majority of hypoglycemic suffers have diabetes. Due to being diabetic their body struggles to bring blood sugar levels back within a normal range should they start to fall. This can leave you feeling hungry, anxious, weak, light-headed or sleepy with excessive perspiration and dizziness. Usually the reaction is not serious and can be treated by eating or drinking sugar or carbohydrate rich products. However, it is important to note that potential symptoms should not be ignored as, left ...
Customers Say the Electronic Medical Record is the Safer Choice
The management of medical transcription, medicare billing, cpt codes, and other medical records has typically consisted of wall to wall files of paper records. According to a recent survey conducted by Accenture, most health care consumers feel that switching to the electronic medical record would improve the quality of health care and the security of their records.
Chinese Strength Development
Chinese strength development programs, or power exercises, are essential to any martial arts style. They are designed to strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When done correctly and consistently, they will strengthen the muscle from the core. This means the muscle will start getting stronger closest to the bone, and work its way out. These exercises are performed with full tension, with full attention focused on the particular muscle group that is being worked.
Color Contact Lenses Are They Safe?
Do you want to find out how you would look with blue, green or amethyst eyes? But you have heard that color contact lenses might cause problems? Here we will discuss how color contacts can affect the health of your eyes, and give you simple tips to follow so your color lenses never give you any troubles.
Advice on Effective Sleep for Good Health
Effective sleep solutions are available to anyone who suffers from any type of sleep disorder. As part of our effective sleep solutions this article will answer some of the questions that you may have.
The Relationship between Ear Infection and Sinusitis
A cold, allergies, coughing, and sneezing can all influence in sinusitis. However, the fact that these can be an influence in ear infection is not commonly known. The reason that sinusitis and ear infection are related is that the sinuses and the ear are connected by a tube in the inner ear called the Eustachian tube.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is primarily concerned with injury prevention. However, most of the time we are using it in the treatment of chronic injuries, pain, overuse syndrome and acute injuries in rehabilitation or ongoing treatment of aches and pains. Just because it’s called sports massage, many people think it’s just for athletes. This is just not true; it’s especially good for athletes, but everybody can benefit from it. It differs from other massage forms because the techniques differ ...
Advice How to Quit Smoking Part 1
Nicotine is an addictive drug found in tobacco. The first part of this article is my personal opinion, please do not become offended. We all know the harmful long term and short term side effects of tobacco. Tobacco companies themselves warn us on the packages that their product is the leading cause of death in North America. Yet they continue to market it and the government makes too much money off the sales of tobacco to ever de-legalize it. The sad truth is ...