27 Oct 2014
Posture, Pregnancy, and Prevention
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting mothers. Embrace the excitement by educating yourself of the common changes that occur to the body during pregnancy: physically, mentally, and structurally. As an expecting mother you likely have received a great deal of health advice. In addition to the many lifestyle changes that have been recommended to
27 Oct 2014
Natural Home Hacks for Safe, Easy Cleaning
If you’re tired of using chemicals to clean your home, you’re not alone. Many people are realizing there are more natural ways to clean their home without spraying harsh, toxic chemicals throughout the home. Others find that the cleaning never ends and they need ideas to maintain the cleaning they’ve already done. Here are some
27 Oct 2014
Is Your Home Making You Sick?
You avoid people with colds or the flu. You wash your hands anytime you are around someone who sneezes or coughs. You try your best to stay well by avoiding contact with those who are sick. Is this enough? What about your home? Are you as diligent with the care of your home as you
27 Oct 2014
A Decade after the Hybrid Car Went Main Stream
Hybrid Cars are now common around the world. Virtually every manufacturer offers hybrid gas and electric vehicles, and in recent years plug in electric vehicles have become common place as well with cities all over the US offering “charging Stations”. While first introduced in 1999 in the US (the Honda Insight), it was not until
27 Oct 2014
10 Best Herbs for a Healthy Pancreas
Many people are not even sure of what their pancreas does, but its role in the body is very important and its job is twofold: it produces enzymes which helps the digestive system to break down fats and it also produces insulin, a hormone which allows the body to regulate blood sugar levels. Thus, it
27 Oct 2014
8 Superfoods to Curb Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a serious problem for many adults: often centered in the muscles or the nerves, it can bring on fatigue, sleeping problems, and even emotional issues like depression. People with this problem often seek the help of medical specialists and frequently have special exercises and/or analgesics to help control this. Dietary management is
27 Oct 2014
5 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight
One of the more difficult aspects of dieting can be feeing deprived of foods that you enjoy. This feeling can lead to cheating on your diet, overeating or indulging in foods that are not very good for you. However, if you have delicious healthy recipes to choose from for your menu, this feeling of deprivation
27 Oct 2014
6 Ways to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
We all have plaque, which is made up of hundreds of bacteria. When we do not remove these bacteria it causes the breakdown of gum tissue. It breaks down the bone, in the mouth, in your teeth and jaw. This happens when bacteria is allowed to grow for a long time called Periodontitis. Do you
27 Oct 2014
Broken heart syndrome affects many people
Broken heart syndrome is a condition in which extreme stress can lead to heart muscle failure. The failure is severe, but often short-term. This condition, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, usually affects postmenopausal women and is typically triggered by a profoundly stressful event, such as a break-up, domestic abuse or the unexpected death of a
27 Oct 2014
5 Essential Oils to Keep at Home
Most people associate essential oils with the soap and perfume industry or aromatherapy practitioners. It is true that essential oils are used in perfumes and other personal care products because of their ability to make the underarms less offensive and to enhance mood. However, essential oils have a high number of benefits ranging from garden
