Browse Category: Holistic
Published: August 14, 2008
Have you been feeling a bit run-down lately, or just a bit out of sorts? Maybe you haven’t been eating as healthfully as you should, or you’ve put on a few pounds and feel a little sluggish. Perhaps long days at the office or taking care of your family has left you tired and fatigued. If any of these scenarios sound familiar you may want to try a fast, a practice that has been done for centuries to address any number of problems (including those above). Let’s take a closer look . . .
Published: October 06, 2008
Do you live in a “healthy” city? What really makes one city healthier than another? Well, a commitment to creating recreational activities for people of all ages is key, as is an effort to make healthy food options widely available and affordable. With those criteria in mind, but in no particular order, let’s take a look at five U.S. cities that offer good-for-you food and fitness options.
Published: September 08, 2008
Are you plagued by irritable bowel syndrome, inconvenienced by insomnia, or undone by unrelenting back pain? If so, then you’ve undoubtedly tried a lot of different remedies in your attempts to become pain-free. And while many conventional treatments work for a lot of people, they aren’t effective for everyone. If you’re having a hard time finding relief the old-fashioned way, it may be time to take a new age approach to managing your symptoms. Let’s take a look at some alternative possibilities . . .
Published: March 11, 2008
Do you ever get that feeling of utter exhaustion – almost to the point of being weak or sick? Or you’re so tired that you are unable to perform your regular, everyday activities? You may be suffering from more than just simple sleepiness. Fatigue is becoming more recognized as a health problem recently, and can severely affect your overall health. If you suffer from any of the above symptoms, there are things you can do to combat this debilitating condition.
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?
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: 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 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 . . .