Knee Surgery: What To Expect Before and After
Knee Surgery: What To Expect Before and After A knee injury that requires surgical repair is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Sports athletes are those most likely to suffer a torn ACL, but anyone can damage their knee in this area. An injury can occur while running, jumping, or by […]
Coffee linked to reduced risk of erectile dysfunction
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile Dysfunction is a medical problem that affects a man’s ability to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is also known as impotence. ED is one of the most common problems that men of different ages face. Erectile dysfunction can lead to other problems like stress […]
Pilates and Pregnancy: Safe Ab Exercises
Pilates is a wonderful form of exercise for pregnant women. Women who perform Pilates exercises can stay strong throughout their pregnancies. This is because Pilates involves a series of exercise that help pregnant women to stay connected with their changing body, reduced pregnancy aches and pain as well as improve posture. Prenatal exercise are every […]
Trying To Get Pregnant? More Things You Should Be Doing Now
Thinking of getting pregnant but not sure what steps you should be taking to prepare your bodyand your home? Maybe you’ve heard that switching to some organic foods is the way to go, but your not sure where to start or what else you should be doing. No worries, we’ve got some answers. Up Your […]
Free Nutrition Advice From The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
I just spent a wonderful weekend in Savannah, Georgia at a family wedding. Aside from the beauty of the city, what impressed me was the atmosphere of kindness. The people were genuinely friendly. Relaxed, happy and just plain NICE. Southern Hospitality is not a myth, after all… And then today was my annual visit with […]
3 Health Headlines You May Have Missed
Are you in the midst of holiday madness? Chances are you are. As a result, there are many things that go by the wayside, including keeping up with the latest important health headlines”or other news. If you’ve missed some of the latest developments, here are a few important stories just in case you’re craving some […]
Acne During Pregnancy
Acne is common during pregnancy. In fact, more than one out of every two pregnant women can expect to develop acne. In some cases, the acne may be severe. The primary cause of acne when you’re pregnant is the increased hormone levels in the first trimester. The higher level increases the skin’s production of natural oils. It’s hard to predict who […]
A Simple Way To Safeguard Your Health. Step By Step
Prevention and Treatment According to CNIB research, Canadians are more afraid of losing their eyesight than almost anything else and given that one in seven of us will develop a serious eye disease, it’s a fear that’s certainly not unfounded. Fortunately, 75 percent of vision loss can be prevented or treated, and there’s a lot […]
Take Control of Autoimmune Diseases Naturally
Whenever I see a woman with an autoimmune disease in my office, one of the first things I ask her is how she’s handling the stress in her life, and if she’s finding time to rest. That’s because I know”and research shows”that can bring on a flare in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, […]
Meditation Health Benefits
Meditation can have big health benefits. Sitting alone in a quiet room might give you more than a peaceful moment to yourself. That pause in your day could also help you reduce stress, ease , lower blood pressure, improve immune function or lift your mood. Such health changes may be possible through meditation, a centuries-old […]
Help Heal Yourself With Yoga
As a college student, Julianna Blankenship began experiencing the unpleasant and distressing signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal cramping, diarrhea and frequently feeling as if she needed to use a bathroom. Julianna’s condition was long-lasting and possibly genetic”both her father and grandmother have IBS. Doctors gave her medications to dry out her system, […]
10 Foods That Promote Weight Loss
Foods that promote weight loss might seem too good to be true after all, doesn’t nearly everything have calories? But some foods really can help you along your weight loss journey when you choose them over other options. Here are 10 to add to your diet in moderation. 1. Apples Research has shown that eating […]