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Author :: Vicki Rackner, MD  |
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| Article Title :: A Healthy Start to a Healthy Year |
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A Healthy Start to a Healthy Year
by: Vicki Rackner, MD
Can your mind help your body keep your New Year’s resolutions? Mounting evidence says, *Yes.*
The evolving field of psycho-neuroimmunology, or the study of the mind-body connection - often considered fringe beliefs - could help you keep your resolutions. This intriguing subject of scientific inquiry is still shrouded in mystery.
Just as an experiment, put aside your skepticism, pretend that these ideas could be explained by science, and consider how you could harness their power to promote your health.
Placebo Effect
When new medications are tested, one group gets the new medication and another group gets the *sugar pill (read full article) |
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Author :: Axel Rodriguez |
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| Article Title :: Cleaners and Our Health |
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Cleaners and Our Health
by: Axel Rodriguez
Many people use strong cleaners or acid cleaners to make the house clean and to get hard to clean stains out, but people don’t realize that many cleaners are bad for our health they contain ingredient that irritate the skin and the fumes that those cleaner produce are dangerous if we inhale them.
Many people suffer from asthma and other respiratory problems and using those type of cleaners in a place not well ventilated can be harmful for the health. A good way to help is using gloves and a mask of some sort to clean but in my opinion that’s too much hazel for me, an alternative that is good way to clean the house and safe for th (read full article) |
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Author :: Rick DeToma |
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| Article Title :: How to Avoid Becoming a Fitness Failure |
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How to Avoid Becoming a Fitness Failure
by: Rick DeToma
When it comes to fitness, no one likes being a failure, yet more than half of new exercisers quit their program within the first six months. With a little help you can ensure you're not one of them. Give these ideas a try as you begin your exercise program for the new year.
Set goals
If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there? Setting short-term and long-term goals may increase your chance of success. Your goals must give a clear picture of the end-point to work towards. Use the SMART model, your goal should be Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. Without these you’ll (read full article) |
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Author :: Jane Lake |
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| Article Title :: Listen Up: How Noise Can Harm Your Hearing |
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Listen Up: How Noise Can Harm Your Hearing
by: Jane Lake
The good news is that you don't have to lose your hearing as you age. The bad news is, you will - unless you limit your exposure to high noise levels. The most preventable cause of hearing loss is the cumulative effect of noise. The following suggestions and decibel (dB) chart will help you gauge your exposure to noise and reduce your risk of hearing loss:
Wear ear plugs when operating noisy equipment (i.e. lawn mower, motorboat or power tools).
Set car, home and portable stereos to below half volume. Beware of music levels in exercise classes, concerts and bars.
Look for a product recommended for quiet operation when (read full article) |
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Author :: Tina Rideout |
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| Article Title :: Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia |
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Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
by: Tina Rideout
The incidences of eating disorders in our society have been steadily increasing over the last few years. It now occurs in 1 out of every 100 women. Nineteen out of 20 people who suffer from eating disorders are young women between 18 and 25.
Studies have found that our social habits and expectations increase the likelihood of the disorder in our young women. The emphasis on outward appearances and thinness are targeted daily through peer pressure and how our society markets its Health and Fitness Products and Services.
Yes obesity is definitely a problem in our society, and we have guidelines for Health and Nutrition, but the (read full article) |
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Author :: Warren Matthews |
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| Article Title :: "The Two Sides of Medicine" |
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"The Two Sides of Medicine"
by: Warren Matthews
Throughout time there have always been two opposing points of view as to how to maintain good health, or how to regain it after having lost it. This conflict has continued since ancient times ... and no doubt will continue well into the future.
One 'side' believes good health is as a result of outside intervention... drugs, surgery etc. The other 'side' believes that good health results from living in harmony with natural law... correct nutrition... cleanliness etc.
The ancient Greeks had terms for these two groups of people. As was often the case in those days each group came under the umbrella of a 'god'. One was 'Asklepios'... the (read full article) |
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Author :: Brad Bahr |
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| Article Title :: Antioxidants - Your Best Defense Against Disease a |
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Antioxidants - Your Best Defense Against Disease and Aging
by: Brad Bahr
Studies support the benefits of eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. This is due to their high antioxidant value. Why are antioxidants so important? Because they have a proven track record of fighting free radicals.
Your body is being constantly attacked by very harmful substances known as free radicals or oxygen radicals. Free radicals can destroy your cells, tissues and organs.
Free radicals are highly unstable molecules that are naturally formed inside our bodies by the process of oxidation. They are normal by products of everyday functions like digestion and physical activity. Free radicals also come (read full article) |
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Author :: Elaine Currie, BA (Hons) |
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| Article Title :: How To Give Up Insomnia |
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How To Give Up Insomnia
by: Elaine Currie, BA (Hons)
I am writing this on a Sunday morning following a very restless night when sleep just didn’t want to be my friend. I have suffered with insomnia for many years but, by using a combination of techniques, it is more or less under control.
Yesterday, I spent much too long working on changes to my website. I was enjoying it, so the time shot by. I ended up sending out for a big Chinese meal late in the evening. A vast quantity of spicy food was washed down with several glasses of wine. If you want to lie awake half the night, just do as I did. The remedy is simple and obvious. Time to get a grip on the lifestyle.
Self-infl (read full article) |
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Author :: Christopher Stephen |
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| Article Title :: Overall Food Health Values |
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Overall Food Health Values
by: Christopher Stephen
Let’s take a look a the basic food elements in your perfect dietary plan; fruits and vegetables group, bread, cereals, rice and past groups, meats and beans group and dairy group. Each has different characteristics or helpful nutritional value for your dietary needs.
Fruits and Vegetables – Fruits have very little if any protein and fat. Instead, they have carbohydrates, generally fruit sugar or fructose and glucose. As Florida commercials tend to announce, fruits offer us vitamins, C and B to be exact, as well as potassium, fiber and other nutrients. While the sugar helps with maintaining blood sugar levels, vitamins and other nu (read full article) |
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Author :: News Canada |
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| Article Title :: Nutrition for Physical Activity |
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Nutrition for Physical Activity
by: News Canada
Q: I am physically active, but do not always eat a well balanced diet. How can I improve my overall nutrition to complement my active lifestyle? Samara Felesky-Hunt, a registered dietitian in Calgary, provides advice:
A: Good nutrition plays an important role in exercise performance. The recommended diet for active individuals, at all fitness levels, is a high carbohydrate diet containing adequate protein, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and fluids. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for exercising muscles. The more vigorous the exercise, the more carbohydrate is required to fuel the activity.
Use Canada's Food Guide (read full article) |
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