Archive for January, 2008
The foods you consume explain gas
If you suffer from excessive gas (you know who you are) then you may want to examine your diet closely to find the source. Dr. Mercola recently posted the following post that describes some of the common sources of flatulence:
Certain foods are common causes of flatulence, and temporarily avoiding these foods can help you […]Massage helps heart surgery patients
Here’s inspiring evidence of the positive effects of massage therapy on heart surgery patients. According to this report (found at Massage & Bodywork Magazine), the reduction in pain by the massage recipients led to the Mayo Clinic’s introduction of holistic therapies for their patients.
A Mayo Clinic five-month pilot study shows massage therapy […]Beat colds through relaxation
As we are in the midst of winter you may find yourself more prone to colds and flus. Besides staying hydrated, filled with healthy fluids and avoiding direct exposure to those who are sick, you can help yourself by relaxing. Natural Health Magazine posted one expert’s creative advice for dealing with this cold […]
Watch your juice consumption
Drinking juice has always been somewhat of a double-edged sword. It seems like a healthy habit to maintain but drinking too much or not 100% juice can be detrimental to your health–and your waistline.
Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. wrote an informative piece posted on Yahoo Health on the guidelines of drinking juice. Here […]The problem with microwave popcorn
As a die-hard popcorn fan, this story hit me where it hurt. My saving grace is that I haven’t owned a microwave for several years and weaned myself long ago off the addiction to microwave popcorn. I realize I’m in the minority every time I smell the somewhat nauseating, yet strangely appealing smell […]
The power of love
Here’s an interesting story about the healing power of love–even indirectly:
Once upon a time, a researcher at Harvard Medical School decided
to test the effects of thinking about love on the immune system.
To do that, he showed a group of students a documentary film
about Mother Teresa caring lovingly for the sick.
Before and after the students viewed […]Weight loss tricks
Need some new fuel to reach your weight loss goals? Try these on for a size:
Mix a juice spritzer. Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass–and lose 5 pounds or more a year.
Study the wrapper. At a […]Share some words in the new year
I came upon an article that could be the solution to a problem I encounter from time to time: too many books and too little space. Well if you’ve ever dealt with this problem you may be in luck and be able to help thousands of women in need. The Women’s Prison Book […]
Stick to your new year’s resolutions
Experts at the International Council on Active Aging note the fact that many people over 50 are amongst those who set new year’s fitness goals. The offers the following tips for reaching that goal in the most healthy way. These tips are great no matter what your age:
* Get […]Who needs sleep nowadays?
This could be the sign of a dangerous new addiction (though I must admit the sleep deprived side of me was was more than a little curious). Check out this excerpt from an article describing a supplement on the market:
“A nasal spray containing a naturally occurring brain hormone called orexin A reversed the effects […]
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