Archive for September, 2008
Be aware of aluminum
Aluminum is one of the most abundant minerals available but it is wise to still limit your intake, through mouth (it’s found in some preservatives, containers and drinking water), injections (it’s added to some vaccines to boost the immune response to the shot) and topically (it’s found widely in antiperspirants). Here’s what Dr. Andrew […]
Rocket fuel in your drinking water?!
Eh, it’s just a little rocket fuel. What harm could that do? That must be the mentality of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to decide not to limit the amounts of rocket fule found in American drinking water. Take a look:
Explore other posts about: babies, chemicals, detoxify, healthy, thyroid, toxicIs sea salt good for you?
Have you ever heard that there is a difference between table salt an sea salt? Well, there is and though it’s important to be aware of one’s salt intake, that advise applies primarily to table salt. There are varying opinions available but there is evidence that sea salt contains beneficial nutrients and is […]
Live without anxiety
Need some good tips to reduce anxiety–or better yet stop it before it starts? Below are some great suggestions to keep in mind when you are dealing with stressful situations cause anxiety to rise.
- Live in the present. Learn to let go and have fun. Try not to be held back by the “what-if’s” […]
Test your pain IQ
Do you know the best remedy for the pain that ails you? You may think you know what is the safest and most effective drug (if no natural remedy like arnica, biofreeze, ice or heat is available) to utilize for your strained muscle, headache or cramp, but you could be surprised. Check out […]
Take a massage break at work
Wouldn’t it be nice to receive a five to ten minute break from work for a daily massage? If you don’t have a massage therapist at the ready at your place of work, don’t fret. Do it yourself! You probably need no reminders as to why massage therapy is so beneficial (but […]
Massage and your handbag
There’s a modern epidemic of sore shoulders, stiff necks and painful backs affecting women that can be blamed on popular, super-sized handbags. It’s gotten so bad that doctors, massage therapists, and chiropractors now tailor treatments for the fashion bag obsessed,
Carrying only absolute necessities helps, along with a weekly handbag cleanout. Regular massage for any pain, […]Massage after surgery
A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that a 20-minute evening back massage can help relieve pain and reduce anxiety following major surgery–when given in addition to pain medications.
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Explore other posts about: healthy, massage, pain reliefSpotlight on Acai
By now you’ve heard about the superfood from the Amazon rain forests in Brazil called Acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”). If you haven’t, by the end of this post you’ll probably find reason to add it to you diet.
What is Açaí?
Açaí is a distinct purple berry indigenous to the Amazon rainforest. The açaí fruit may be […]Running is not so bad
We’ve all heard the news that running can be bad for your joint and can over-stress your cardiovascular system beyond it’s capacity. There are other rumors about running but frankly this vigorous exercise has gotten a bad rap.
Every person who takes up running has been confronted by a “helpful” critic who is […]
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