8 February 2010
Soft drinks have been blamed for higher
rates of obesity, tooth decay, bone weakening and caffeine
dependance. Here's more bad news for pop drinkers – people who
drink two or more soft drinks a week have a significantly higher risk
of getting pancreatic cancer.
8 February 2010
This week let's discuss our Top Ten Foods, that is! Last week we discussed the "Power of Food" and yes we all want to be thinner, more fit, and healthier. One concrete step we can take is to eat foods that offer us the most overall benefit to accomplish our goals (notice, we're talking about what we can add to our diet, not take away!).
5 February 2010
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus tissue in the nasal passages. These passages consist of a set of four openings in the bones of the skull. This network is like the plumbing system of the head. Sinuses are located above the eyes, on either side of the nose, behind the bridge of the nose, in the upper nose
5 February 2010
Most people are familiar with the standard vitamins – vitamins
A, B, C, D and E – but few are familiar with Vitamin K and its
importance in maintaining good health.
4 February 2010
Most people have on occasion experienced some sort of eye problems. Be it dry eyes, tired bloodshot eyes, itchy or irritated eyes, our eyes will generally tell us when they are not getting the care they need. Water and itchy eyes can therefore be a sign of allergies, while dark circles can tell us we are not getting enough sleep.
4 February 2010
Do you crash mid-afternoon? Needing some java goodness to get your
day started? Implement these eight healthy strategies to keep you
feeling fresh and charged throughout the day.
3 February 2010
The look and feel of your nails can often be a big indicator of your overall health. Nails exist to protect the nerve-rich fingertips. They act as a substructure o the epidermis and they are made from a type of protein called keratin. The nail bed is the skin on top of which the nails grow. If a full nail is lost, it can take approximately seven months to grow out fully.