Browse Category: Holistic
Published: June 17, 2008
Do you feel as though your hair isn’t as thick as it used to be? Perhaps you’ve noticed your forehead is suddenly becoming larger with the occurrence of a receding hairline, or you’ve gotten a glance of a thin spot on the back of your head. While it’s normal to shed hair on a regular basis (you normally lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day), significant hair loss can be troubling. Let’s take a look at some possible causes and solutions for your hair loss . . .
Published: June 12, 2008
Have you ever heard of “Gulf War Illness”? If you served in the Gulf War, or know someone who did, you may know this illness and its effects all too well. For years the symptoms associated with Gulf War Illness have had no explanation or retribution. However, due to discoveries over the past few years, Gulf War Illness is now being recognized as a serious medical condition. Let’s take a closer look at this debilitating condition . . .
Published: June 05, 2008
If you have kids or grandkids, you’ve probably heard about how certain infections are becoming resistant to traditional treatments, including antibiotics such as penicillin. So what can be done? Do scientists have to invent new antibiotics to combat these resistant strains? Well, one option isn’t necessarily an invention – but it sure is a discovery! A recent study reveals that the proteins in alligator blood could be a powerful source of antibiotics to use against resistant infections. Let’s take a closer look at this “wild” possibility . . .
Published: May 20, 2008
Are you dissatisfied with the results you’ve been seeing from modern medicine? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Many people (including myself) have become frustrated with the same-old medical routine. If you want a change, why not consider something different? Acupuncture is an ancient practice that has been proven effective and is gaining acceptance by modern medical practitioners. Keep reading to learn more about this age-old solution.
Published: April 24, 2008
When you think about being healthy, you might put a lot of importance on eating right, taking care of your heart and preventing cancers and other deadly diseases. But to have a wholly healthy body, all your parts need to be taken care of – including your bones, skin, and yes, even cartilage! Keep reading top learn how you can naturally take care of all your parts . . .
Published: April 15, 2008
Have you ever suffered from gallstones? Luckily I never have, but rumor is that the pain resulting from gallstones is horrendous – as bad as a kidney stone (been there) or giving birth (not yet been there). If you have experienced this pain, you might have been willing to do anything to get rid of it at the time – give up your first born child, pay the gallstone gods a million dollars, promise to never tell a lie ever again, etc., etc.
Published: April 15, 2008
When you hear the word “magnet,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you instantly picture the front of your refrigerator, where magnets –of all sizes, shapes and configurations – hold in place a variety of important pieces such as pictures of your children or grandchildren, your weekly grocery list or your son’s soccer schedule.
Published: April 01, 2008
In your lifetime, it’s likely that you have taken some type of medicine – whether over-the-counter or prescription. Chances are you were well-aware of the medicine you were taking, the possible side-effects and the reason you were taking it. But what if you were exposed to certain medications without your knowledge – or permission? Sounds kind of scary, doesn’t it? Well, that very thing might be occurring right now.
Published: March 27, 2008
Have you ever been watching a movie – whether in the theater or in the comfort of your own home – and suddenly your tummy felt a bit queasy? Or maybe your head began to pound and your forehead started to perspire? One time I was watching “The Perfect Storm” while running on the treadmill and I just about lost my cookies right there. Ah yes, the things one will sacrifice to look at George Clooney . . .
Published: March 20, 2008
You probably know the importance of a healthy heart, a healthy digestive system, healthy kidneys, liver, and pretty much all your internal organs. After all, isn’t that your goal – to have a holistically healthy body?
