Does eating better, sleeping better, and getting a moderate amount of exercise improve your mental and physical health? Most professionals and laymen would answer yes to that question. Then why are most medical doctors passing out so many medication prescriptions. Is it because people are too lazy to do what is in their own health…
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Breathe
Deep breathing serves more than just calming you when you are under pressure or stressed. There are many benefits of deep breathing. Inhaling through your nose, holding the breath, and slowly exhale through your mouth. There are many formulas for deep breathing exercises. A common exercise is to breathe in through your nose for 4…
Vitamin A
The common types of Vitamin A (VA) are retinyl palmitate and beta-carotene. The main form of retinyl palmitate VA is from animal origin and the main form of beta-carotene VA is from plant origin. Vitamin A is in most multiple vitamin formulas. Always investigate not only the type of Vitamin A but the amount. Some…
Remember Your Health Is Your Responsibility – Part I
Doctors can guide you and tell you what they want you to do and what they think you should do, but do not just follow their advice blindly. They are humans with a higher education, but they are still humans. Educate yourself and ask questions. Doctors who do not encourage your questions and want you…
Killing Bacteria Sweetly
Honey has antibacterial properties and can serve as a topical salve to help stop infectious situations. Honey is high in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, which may support better health. There are a few smaller studies in humans which show honey’s antioxidants may help in improving cholesterol. Better cholesterol means lower risk for heart…
Liking Lemons
Did you know, according to U.S. Agricultural Research Service limonin can stay in the bloodstream for up to 24 hours. This would mean you don’t have to consume lemons every day. As a matter of fact too much lemon can cause havoc on your tooth enamel. Lemons like oranges are packed with vitamin C which…
Time For An Oil Change
When you head to the grocery store aisle to pick up your cooking oil there are so many choices. Since the 1990’s olive oil hit the American market and has been growing ever so popular as science has confirmed its health validity. Research shows that olive oil has a high antioxidant value. Particularly the extra…
Artery Maintenance & More
Home remedies, like medical opinions & practices, are available in multitudes. The medical profession is learning more about the health benefits from foods, supplements, exercise, and rest for the remedy to combat an array of illnesses. Some medical doctors believe strictly in medications and others believe in alternative methods especially regarding preventative practices. Could a…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
When the medical professionals cannot find a specific cause for a particular chronic ailment it often gets labeled as a syndrome because the symptoms seem to consistently exist as a group in most patients. Irritable Bowel Syndrome also known as IBS or a spastic colon is unfortunately a problem the medical profession has not been…
Kidneys Need Oxygen
NSAIDs block prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are natural chemicals produced to dilate blood vessels and helps oxygen to reach the kidneys. Without proper oxygen reaching the kidneys they will not stay healthy. NSAIDs cause fluid retention which decreases blood flow to your kidneys. It is extremely important for those suffering from kidney issues to stay away from…