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Essential Building Blocks for Cancer Prevention
May 1st, 2012Cancer treatment and prevention does not adhere to the “take-one-pill-in-the-evening-and-call-me-in-the-morning” philosophy; it must be a multi-pronged approach that includes diet, exercise, proper living, supplementation, and aggressive preventative care. Included are nine “big guns” of aggressive preventative care.
Don't let disease control your life--take back your health today.By Lindsey Duncan, CN, NDOpen Your Heart
May 1st, 2012Iyengar Yoga was founded by B. K. S. Iyengar of India and focuses on body alignment and is known for its use of props to accommodate students of all abilities, promote deeper understanding of poses and allow for longer holds in poses for restorative work.
Try these yoga poses to help your circulation and support your heart health.Treating Osteoporosis
May 1st, 2012When it comes to aging, one of the most highly valued aspects of living out one’s “golden years” is independence.
Boosting bone building beyond calcium and vitamin DBy Richard Garian, DC, and Staff WritersSexuality and the Senior
March 1st, 2012The concept of a grandparent as a sexual being is uncomfortable for many. But sexuality is an important component of any adult’s self-image, including those older than 50. Seniors have frequently been labeled as asexual in American culture, particularly misleading stereotypes assert that older men are impotent and older women are frigid.
Embracing your sexuality helps your golden years shine.by Jennifer FitzpatrickInflammation
March 1st, 2012Inflammation is a condition that, to one degree or another, afflicts tens of millions of people nationwide. As an isolated occurrence, inflammation is an appropriate response your body employs to address injury or infection. When inflammation becomes persistant, however, that’s a cause for concern.
Put out the fire that consumes your health.by Sayan SarkarYour Secret Formula for Fighting Asthma
March 1st, 2012Is there a way to get back to a normal life when you have asthma?
Is it possible to give the inhaler a little rest? Is it likely to get a full night’s sleep without waking from an attack? Can you (or your child) actually get back to playing sports again? The answer is yes—all of these things are possible.
Knock Out Asthma Using the Seven "P" Principlesby Stephen Apaliski, MDWater Purity
March 1st, 2012Most people will not consume drinking water that outwardly looks, smells, or tastes bad. We know instinctively that contaminated water can make us sick.
Is your water as clean as you think?by Del WilliamsAnnie Appleseed Project Aids in Cancer Treatment
March 1st, 2012The spark that became the Annie Appleseed Project (annieappleseedproject.org) ignited with the diagnosis of a single cancer patient nearly 20 years ago.
Organization seeks to move alternative therapies into the mainstream through its website and conferences.The Best Diet for Optimal Health
March 1st, 2012There is much wisdom in the old saying “You are what you eat,” and doctors and dietitians alike will tell you that good health starts with a good diet. To help make eating well as simple as possible, we teamed up with four nutrition specialists to create an easy-to-follow diet plan that’s good for everyone.
Forget the fads. This plan is all you need to reach your ideal weight--and maintain it.by Lindsay WilsonA Call for Change
March 1st, 2012There is a fine line between diabetes and obesity. The two conditions share such an intimate relationship that it’s often difficult to distinguish which one precedes the other. One thing is certain, though—they are definitely related and many professionals now group the distinct diseases together into a unique, brand-new epidemic—introducing diabesity.
The link between diabetes and obesity is undeniable. How does this change our outlook?by Cara Lucas
