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.

Super powers, we all want them in one way or another. Some of us want to fly, some want X-ray vision, some even want to be able to throw fire from their eyes! Sadly (or luckily, depending on how you look at it), most fantasy powers are unattainable. There is one, however, that is within our grasp, and it is a safe, beneficial power that can help with everyday things in our live – and it won’t set anything on fire.  It is the power created by Ginkgo Biloba that can give us super memory.

Yoga has become a very successful moneymaking endeavor, which brings with it several different styles and levels to choose from. But too many yoga centers are simply interested in making money off the buzz, instead of being interested in increasing the physical and mental health of clients.

Eat Your Veggies – the three words that most children hate to hear. Mother always meant well though. She was concerned for your health and wellbeing, and wanted you to fill up with vitamins. She wanted to have a strong, fortified child, but soggy brussle sprouts and steamed broccoli could turn the noses of even the most obedient kids.

The thought of tiny creatures living within us can cause shivers to run up our backs. Many people find the idea horrifying, but it is necessary to realize that the threat of parasitic infection is strong. There are countless different types of parasites in countless forms, from mites living on skin to endoparasites these creatures can be burdensome and dangerous.

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.

There is no doubt about it –life is busy. And while we often try to leave everyday stresses behind, whether they come from work or personal affairs, it isn’t always easy. There are answers though, and with a little practice and daily diligence you can effectively reduce the amount of stress you carry with you throughout the day, helping you cope with whatever you might encounter.

The body is made up of amazing connections – stress in your mind can lead to ulcers in your stomach; too little sunshine and you can become depressed. And now, it seems, healthy teeth and gums are related to a healthy heart. 

Wine is as old as life, well, civilized life at least. The result of fermented grapes harvested after a year’s hard work, the product is as rich in culture as it is in health benefits. For thousands of year’s humans have enjoyed glasses filled with deep, earthy, alcoholic juices that have ranged from light colored white wines to almost black reds. And while our ancestors indulged in the pleasure for different reasons, one reason has caught on as the best: A glass or two of wine a day is good for your health.

Got some love handles you want to trim down? Core training is now known as the most important exercise you can do. Not only is it sexy to have ripped abs, but there are so many real benefits to having a strong stomach. You use your abs more then you think.  Strong abs play a major factor in almost every sport, as well as day to day activities such as lifting, sitting and walking.  Developing your core will help prevent back injuries, which has to be on the top of the list for chronic pain for anyone 30 years and older.  If you put some time in every week working on your core, you will save yourself years of pain down the road, not to mention you will look better and feel stronger.

Over the past several year’s acupuncture has evolved from a far-east novelty to something that is being readily offered and accepted by the Western medical community.

Why treat your body like you treat your car? A strange question indeed, but not one without relevance. To maintain a vehicles performance some attention and care is needed, as in having it regularly checked out, keeping the fluid levels balanced and letting the engine cool on hot summer days. The body is much the same. It is the vehicle that carries us through the day, from morning until night; even while we are sleeping it is there, driving us forward to another day– the only difference is that we can’t trade our bodies in for the latest model. We are stuck with the one we are given, and only through proper maintenance and care can we keep on cruising down the highway of life.

The real secret to avoiding hangovers is not to drink, or drink very little. But on the odd occasion when you over do it and need to function the next morning here are a few ways to prevent hangovers.  First, it is important to understand what causes a hangover.  As you will find out in the morning after a long night of drinking, alcohol evaporates water molecules in your system and hence dehydrates you.  It also affects your nervous system, as alcohol is a mild depressant, so when you wake up your body counter acts the affects and puts you in a hypersensitive state. As well, all the drinking has caused malnutrition, by flushing your nutrients and vitamins needed for your natural defense system. To prevent hangovers, you need to re-balance your body by focusing on these three areas.

No need to starve yourself to lose weight.  In fact, you will have more difficulty losing weight and keeping it off by not eating.  The reason is that your body will go into survival mode and actually store fat if there is a lack of food.  As well, your body will start turning muscle protein into the energy it needs to feed your brain, nervous system and red blood cells.  The best way to lose weight is to tone your body and build muscle. According to Nancy Bennett, M.S., R.D., "Muscle tissue burns 70% of the fat in your body; so losing muscle sacrifices your ability to burn body fat."

If you read the last posting, you'll know some of the myths surrounding acne.  Here we are going to talk about some of the things you can do to help control acne.

Tip #1 - Wash with warm water, rinse with cold. If you use warm water to wash, it will open up your pores allowing you to clean out any dirt, old skin cells and the acne causing bacteria known as propionbacteria acnes.  After you wash, use cold water to rinse your face and close the pores.  You will notice your skin feels tighter and smoother.  With closed pores you have less risk of future clogging and hence less risk of acne developing. Remember - don't use soap - use a gentle cleanser .

Acne or acne vulgaris is a very common problem for teenagers and adults.  It can be embarrassing, especially when breakouts happen at inappropriate times such as first dates or job interviews.  Acne is formed when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores.  Although there is no cure, there are some things you can do to help clear up your skin. Here we are going to talk about some of the myths surrounding acne.

How depressing is it to know that when the sun comes out we now have to take precautions before running to the beach for the day.  It's true though - there are more and more cases of skin cancer due to sun exposure.

Do you have a job staring at a computer all day? Well most of us do now, but don't let it cramp your style.  Everyone will develop some form of discomfort, strain or pain working at a desk job.  But if you don't take care of yourself while you work through the day you can develop more serious ailments such as Repetitive Strain Injury, which is a catch all phrase for many conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Tenosynovitis / DeQuervain's Syndrome, Tendonitis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Chronic Sprain.  We are now discovering office related work can lead to even more serious problems such as Deep Vein Thrombosis , which can be lethal.

People who eat out often can fall into the bad habit of ordering their favorite dishes without concern for its nutritional value.  This can obviously vary from person to person.  For example, many people order French fries with every meal, or others may insist on having a beer each time they order, or maybe they order meat every time to make sure they get 'bang for their buck'. In any case, dining out can easily lead to bad eating habits.  If you only go out once and while, eat whatever you want. But if you are like the many living in an affluent society today, you probably eat out often.

With the popularity of shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars, many people are taking up dancing themselves.  It's a bit of a fad right now, but what a great way to get in shape.  If you think dancing is easy, try dancing around in your living room for ten minutes.  You will notice that it takes a little more effort then you thought.  Even harder, will be joining a class that has some actual set moves and goes on for an hour.