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CHOOSING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
February 2012
Although the supplement industry is still in its infancy, it is growing exponentially because many people now believe they can make up for a poor diet by taking a multivitamin pill. Nutritional supplements have become a major business in the United States, where an estimated 80% of adults take them, many on a daily basis. Like other nutrients, supplements can be helpful or harmful. Read More...
ELIMINATING SPIRITUAL CLUTTER
January 2012
These days, television seems to be filled with programs about “hoarders” and those who are disoriented and buried in their clutter. Some individuals have even died as a result of their clutter. How does that happen? We all tend to cling to the familiar, even when it’s not healthy for us. Yet, it’s hard to feel calm and focused when our physical and mental spaces are cluttered. “Spiritual clutter” includes the noise, stress, and normal life chaos that we all cope with every day. Read More...
HEALTHY YOU, HEALTHY PLANET
December 2011
Our very survival depends on the health of our planet. If the earth is unhealthy, we will have trouble maintaining our health. One of the best ways to support a healthy planet is to educate ourselves about the many ways we can influence those around us by making small changes to our own lives. Read more... Read More...
MEN'S HEALTH
November 2011
Men, you can stay safer, stronger, and healthier by taking a few steps toward health each day and by seeking care when you need it. To get serious about improving your health, start by reviewing these suggestions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations. Read more... Read More...
CREATING A TOXIN-FREE HOME
October 2011
No one can avoid toxins completely, but there are many things you can do every day to reduce your exposure and your children's exposure to many common environmental toxins, leading to a healthier environment for all. Read More...
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
September 2011
When was the last time you had a massage? If you’ve never tried massage, maybe it’s time to learn about its possible health benefits. Human touch is one of our most primal needs, and getting regular massages can enhance your health, reduce stress, and help heal your body. Read More...
HEALTH AND HUMOR
August 2011
Imagine a prescription that reads: “Take two doses of Lily Tomlin, followed by one dose of Charlie Chaplin, and rinse with an episode of I Love Lucy. Repeat as necessary and call me in the morning.” Although humor is often lighthearted, it adds perspective to life and helps people deal with stressors, from minor irritations such as being cut off in traffic to more challenging difficulties like life-threatening illnesses. Read More...
YOGA FOR MIND-BODY HEALTH
July 2011
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a way to relieve stress, live in harmony with nature, and enhance the well-being of mind and body. One reason for its growing popularity is that so many people live pressure-filled, fast-paced lives. As stress and pressure affect their mental and physical beings, and as they come to accept the connection between mind and body, more people are seeking holistic approaches to manage their stress. Read More...
HOW SAFE IS YOUR WATER?
May 2011
Water problems affect half of humanity. Many of us think contaminated water or lack of access to clean water is someone else’s concern. However, access to clean drinking water is an ever-increasing problem that affects us all, no matter where we live. We can all do our part to protect our precious water resources. There are many ways to prevent water contamination and help safeguard our water. Read More...
THE SECRET TO LIVING TO 100
May 2011
What’s the secret to living to 100? How long are you likely to live? Living to be 100 was once a rare event, but that is changing. Today, centenarians are the fastest growing segment of our population, and science is slowly unraveling their secrets. Read More...
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