The Real Culprit Behind Cardiovascular Disease
September 10th, 2014In 1977, a Senate Select Committee issued the Initial Dietary Goals for Americans report. In it the committee proposed increases in carbohydrate intake and reductions in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and salt consumption. The idea was to reduce the incidence of heart disease, obesity and diabetes in America. But that’s not what happened. Why aren’t they paying attention?
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Do It Yourself Massage: Lower Body
September 4th, 2014The benefits of massage include relief for tired and overworked muscle tissue, lengthening of muscle tissue, assisting in recovery for athletes and increased flexibility, as well as improved immunity, reduced anxiety and stress, increased lymphatic circulation and a release of endorphins. Almost no one denies that massage therapy is good for us, but many of us cannot find time to have a professional massage.
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Got Milk? It May Just Ease Your Arthritis Pain
August 22nd, 2014A new study points to milk as a potentially effective treatment for osteoarthritis. Did they mention anything about Oreos?
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Do It Yourself Massage: Upper Body
August 21st, 2014Learn how to prolong the benefits of a professional massage, ease everyday aches and pains, and keep muscle tissue supple and healthy by applying massage techniques at home. In Part I we discuss the various types of massage strokes and ways to apply them to the upper body.
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Which Dietary Fats Are Good for Me?
August 7th, 2014Experts recommend that dietary fat make up 25% to 35% of the human diet. Be advised that the fats you choose can be the difference between healthy living and serious illness.
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Living with the Most Common Chronic Disease
August 6th, 2014It is allergy season again…for some. For others, this year-round malady just gets worse in the spring and summer. Use these tips to naturally get relief from this most common of chronic diseases.
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5 Tips for Workout Recovery
July 24th, 2014Making the most of your fitness regime depends on what you do between workouts.
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