Chinese medicine and other Asian health systems, such as the macrobiotic diet, a contemporary adaptation that focuses on eating whole grains and vegetables and avoiding processed or refined foods, draw on the ancient theory...
Make a world of difference in your health by following these guidelines: Slap on sunscreen: The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 90% of skin conditions are caused by stepping outdoors unprotected. Guard yourself from...
[ahm-wp-tabular id=null template=template1] You might wonder what makes the insights of Chinese medicine on nutrition so relevant to our times. Chinese medicine is one of the most widely used traditional health systems on the...
It’s time to dust off your bike and head outdoors. Or is it? If pollen and traffic stop you in your tracks, consider an alternative bicycling option — spinning. Created to helped racers train,...
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, more than tripling in the last three decades. The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is nearly 20 percent, and rising. What could...
Whether it’s sautéed vegetables or a salad with dressing, chances are you’ll be reaching for cooking oil. Although your body needs a little fat for mental agility and absorption of vitamins, it’s the type...
SOME DOGS will eat anything and everything, including their medications. However, most dogs are reluctant patients. The ASPCA (www.aspcabehavior.org) offers some good tips and directions about humane pilling techniques. Try these tricks first When...
My dermatologist prescribed doxycycline for my acne. I heard this antibiotic can stain teeth yellow. Is this something I should be concerned about? DOXYCYCLINE falls in the class of tetracycline antibiotics. There has been...
WE ALL HAVE bacteria that occur naturally in our gut. Certain factors (such as taking antibiotics) can cause an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria overtaking “good” bacteria in the gut, resulting in flatulence and/or severe...
SINCE 2009, a third of all births in the U.S. have been by cesarean section—the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. The percentage of cesarean births...
During the 20th century in the U.S., life expectancy at birth increased by 62 percent, from 47 years in 1900 to 76 years in 2000—a nearly 30-year increase. Improvement in the health status of...
Your mind and body need regular care — and so does your spirit. Putting your beliefs into action creates a sense of wholeness… of living an authentic life. Find what feels true for you...
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, there’s been a long-running debate: Do frozen and fresh produce pack the same nutritional punch? Eat variety of fruits, vegetables as well as vitamins and health supplements...
Fight off period pain Make smarter food choices to reduce painful cramps and PMS symptoms. Take a nutritional approach to combating the pain of menstrual cramps. During your period, hormonal changes occur and your...
Today’s lesson is all about minerals. I know that to some people learning about minerals is about as exciting as watching water boil. Not me, I think minerals are fascinating. These essential nutrients play...
When it comes to fighting cancer, the good news is that many kinds are subject to delay or avoidance by making healthy lifestyle choices. Some of the behavioral tweaks recommended by a leading cancer...
If your children won’t peel an orange, maybe a picture of one on the front of Real Fruit Minis packaged snacks will appeal to them. If rinsing real berries is too tedious, their image...
Foods like kale, avocados, apples, almonds and quinoa are now being grouped into a category of foods called “superfoods.” There is no true, legal definition of “superfood,” but most natural health experts agree that...
Being complex creatures living in a complex world, many factors can have an impact on our sleep. Here you will find some short tips to help you make some important lifestyle changes that will...
Take vitamin C – Lack of vitamin C can cause asthma, high-dose vitamin C relieves it. Researchers have found that asthma is linked to both a decreased preference for foods containing vitamin C and...
The report on The US Nutritional and Dietary Supplements Market and Forecast to 2021 provides extensive information on different types of health supplements demand trends and reasons for change. It also discuses performance of...
Newswise — CHICAGO – The Top 10 Functional Food Trends of 2021 point to more consumers favor getting their vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat and beverages they drink instead of supplements,...
You don’t have to trick yourself into eating healthy. Good nutrition to feel great, build energy, and keep your body and mind in top condition doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods: Keep it...
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): It nourishes hair follicles and promotes blood circulation to the scalp. It is found in fish, chicken and wheat germ. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): It prevents the graying of hair and...
50% of Americans take vitamins and supplements, according to government surveys. Some have proven benefits, but Consumer Reports ShopSmart has a heads-up: There are other popular vitamins and supplements that can actually do more...
Wheezing with a cold (usually also with a fever) The majority of colds turn into “chest colds” Wheezing while not sick (“out of the blue”) Wheezing is a squeaking, musical sound produced when breathing...
Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat every day? Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from your diet help to nourish your body, passing through blood vessels to your internal organ...
People often shrug off fatigue for lack of sleep. But while tiredness is a health risk in its own right (sleep deprivation can cause heart trouble and raise your susceptibility to accidents), it can...
The egg is used around the world as a symbol of the start of new life and they are given to celebrate Easter or springtime. Eggs are so much a part of our everyday...
When pregnant women take supplements with micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), the growth of their unborn child improves. The improvement is cumulative, so researchers from the Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine report : the earlier...