health

Father Time is always following us, and with him comes the inevitable aging process. As we age, the composition of our bodies begins to change due to a number of maturating factors. Our bodies’ production of essential compounds decreases; our bones become more brittle and prone to fracture; our joints, ligaments, and tendons lose their strength, functionality, and elasticity.

Our environments are filled with all kinds of chemicals, toxins, pollutants, and other compounds that can threaten our health and wellbeing. In our food, water, and air, on our clothing and in products of all kinds, there are any number of harmful elements that can damage the inside and outside of our bodies.

With the New Year comes a variety of New Years resolutions, but most people have some sort of exercise and diet resolution in their list.  This being the case it is no doubt important to find ways to stick to your new goals and to stay motivated in the midst of the cold and darker months.

The mind-body connection is increasing being studied as a potent force for activating and maintaining good health.  More than simply a set of flaky words or ideas, this powerful force is being investigated by the scientific community and leading health experts.  So far the results are promising.

Finding out just how to tip the scales enough to make a difference without overdoing it is something most people want to know.  Most of us are busier than ever these days so getting the most out of each and every workout is essential.  Finding out just how much and how long you need to exercise for in order to drop that pant size or tone up those abs is certainly worth figuring out in

Stress is increasingly a major component of modern life.  In recent studies up to half of all respondents have said that stress plays a difficult role in their lives.  With more and more busy work schedules, family obligations and chores squeezed into tighter time frames, stress is truly wreaking havoc on many people’s lives.

It goes without saying that bad breath is a serious turn off, and doesn’t make for good first impressions. It’s all the more problematic because it is difficult to tell when you have it, so it is something you should be aware of, and something that you should take steps to avoid or remedy.

A lot of older individuals might wonder whether or not beginning an exercise regime is safe and whether or not it is even advisable.  After a certain age, stamina, recovery time and host of other conditions can affect one’s ability to engage in physical activity.  Despite some of these considerations though, it is generally recommended that even those who are elderly and/or those that

The United States senate passed a historic health care reform bill on Christmas Eve, handing president Barack Obama a top domestic victory. The bill was voted along party lines with a 60-39 vote after months of heated debate. Every Democratic member voted for the bill while every Rebulican voted against it.

There are hundreds of thousands of applications available for smartphone users and thousands aimed at improving personal health. We're taking a look at some useful health-related apps to help you make a difference in your health.

AbsoluteFitness – Analyze your diet and keep tabs on your food intake.

If you are in search of something a little bit different and are looking for an exercise class that is more than just knee-ups and grapevines choreographed to nineties pop songs, you may want to take a look at the new and exciting world of NIA.  NIA is a movement class that is designed to help you explore movement from a place of personal power and healing.  More than mere physical activi

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal supplements available. Also known as Man-root because it resembles a human body, the name also implies that it benefits the whole body as well. The root is dried and used in teas, extracts, capsules, and creams for external preparations.

If you haven't heard of the Twitter or Tweeting yet, then you may be missing out. In less than three years, the micro-blogging site has 50 million users and is signing up an additional 8 million users per month. In its latest round of financing, the company sold shares valuing the company at $1 billion.

Being in the industry and having the pick of the litter of what vitamins and supplements to take, I'm often asked what products I personally consume. Having spent many years in the nutrition supplement industry and a guy who exercises daily, it's important for me to feel my best. Here is a list of what products you can see me taking daily and why:

How much power does your mind have over your body? The jury is still out on this one but many studies have found that having a positive attitude , especially in the worst of times can not only help you overcome struggles but possibly help you cure disease and common ailments.

Dream analysis has been a part of psychotherapy for a number of years but only recently are doctors making the connection between our dreams and physical health. Dreams may be a way that your body uses to warn you of health problems in ways that it cannot when you are awake.

If you think of sex as purely a recreational hobby then its time to change your way of thinking. Not only is sex fun but studies are showing that there are numerous ways in which it improves your health. Here are five such ways.

In order to lose weight you need to monitor your diet. But first, you need to find out what kind of eater you are. The mistake many people make is thinking that a diet that worked for someone else will work for them. Our diets are as individual as we are, and no one thing will work for any person.

Most people find it surprising that sex is good for you. Exercise is good for you, vegetables are good for you, but sex? Surprisingly, having sex a minimum of two times per week can deliver amazing benefits.

No matter how disciplined, everyone gets food cravings once in a while. In one study conducted, 91% of women get a strong food craving that is hard to ignore-and these cravings are almost all the time for foods that are not good for you. These cravings are caused by dopamine, which is a chemical released by the brain that produces a “feel good” sensation.

We have all heard before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are slimmer, may live longer, and are even more mentally aware.

The idea that better health can come from small changes in lifestyle is not a new idea and is one that many people have heard before. Studies published in 2004 show that the benefits of walking for as little as thirty minutes a day can encourage weight loss and provide other health benefits.

The amazing effects of bee pollen have been documented for years-it actually contains all of the nutrients that your body needs to survive and is considered nature’s most complete food. Bee pollen is collected when bees rub the inside of a flower bloom and collect the dust sized seeds known as pollen.

Strong bones, healthy teeth, proper kidney function and an overall balanced absorption of minerals are just some of the benefits to getting enough calcium. Ninety-nine percent of Calcium in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth, with the remaining one percent circulating throughout our bloodstream. While one percent seems like a small amount to be concerned about, the dangers of calcium deficiency are real.

You get up early, get dressed, eat breakfast, and start your day. You work, drink coffee, talk with friends, work more, get stressed, eat lunch, make plans and get your mind racing. You finish work, go home, think about work, make dinner, go for a glass of wine, see a show, talk with friends, think about work, get changed, go to bed, stop everything and fall asleep.

Granted, it is only September. Summer isn’t even officially over, not even close. But as responsible pro-active adults it is time to start thinking about what is ahead: damp, cool air; snow perhaps; or maybe just a slight drop in temperature. It all comes together to form the third season – Fall.

Here’s a question that can get under the skin of any smoker: “Why don’t you just quit?” Or how about, “Why do you smoke?”  These accusing tones are often heard from non-smokers who want to help, but who are more annoyingly righteous in their abstinence than anything else. Blank statements of the obvious don’t do much for motivation either: “You know that’s bad for you. It smells. It turns your teeth yellow. It kills you.”

Everyday we are exposed to a wide variety of foods that contain the vitamins we need to keep balanced and healthy. It seems, however, that despite the availability of good food, many of us are lacking in complete vitamin content. Life can sometimes get in the way and best intentions are often forgotten. The pledge you may have made to eat more greens is left behind and you find yourself eating something that may not be so healthy. So, what to do? Try a multi-vitamin.

Eyes are possibly the most important thing we use to function throughout the day, and while they are incredibly fragile and vulnerable, they are often taken for granted.

Love your body with all your heart , and you will live a long life.  It's that simple.  If you truly loved yourself, you would eat only healthy foods and nourish your body with fresh air and exercise.  But for some reason many of us are stuck in bad habit mode and take advantage of momentary pleasures - risking our health over the long term.  Some of this habit is due to ignorance and some is due to lack of motivation.  If we only new what bad habits, like smoking and saturated fats do to us after ingesting them over 20 years.  If only we could see our future living healthy and then contrast that same future with living unhealthy.