Are you a heavy smoker? Are you a heavy drinker? Or maybe you are both heavy smoker and heavy drinker? Then, be aware of mouth cancer, that is led by a lifestyle of heavy drinking and smoking. Current statistic shows that nearly 4,500 people developed mouth cancer in UK and 1,600 people k…
Researchers from University of Cincinnati found that consuming sugary snacks can reduce stress level by lowering glucocorticoid , a hormone linked to obesity and a weakened immune system. 'Sugary snacks' here points to foods or drinks that taste sweet, not artificially sweetened, …
Hey, we all want to shed some pounds and get back to the body that we had when we were younger and didn’t appreciate it but it takes discipline, planning, and dedication to make that happen. All too often people shed 10 or 15 pounds and then seem to stop losing weight. There is definitely…
Menopause is a natural occurrence for women and it is something which every woman will face at some point in her life. Fortunately, studies have been done in order to provide herbal treatments and remedies for women going through this stage. Herbal remedies, as controversial as they are, …
People practice yoga for a variety of reasons. Many yoga practitioners are interested in the health benefits that come from regularly performing the routines. Others want a state of harmony between inner and outer self. Still others practice yoga primarily to relax. A State of Harmony The…
L-tyrosine is a protein that the body produces from phenylamine, thus making it a non-essential amino acid. L-tyrosine is available from natural foo sources including: - cottage cheese - yogurt - cheese - milk - bananas - lima beans - turkey - peanuts - avocados - almonds - pumpkin seeds …
High blood pressure is unfortunately something that most people have to deal with as they age. This is especially true for the average person in the western part of the world. The national average for high blood pressure is approximately 24% in the United States with most other Western co…
Chemotherapy is a word that causes dread in most who hear it. It is a time of stress as well as risk. If you, or someone you know, are facing chemotherapy, these four simple steps may help get through the process with better spirits and better results as well. 1. Tell your doctor if you g…
One of the biggest obstacles to any weight loss plan is getting around the many subtle and not so subtle ways that family and friends use to sabotage your diet. While they may not even be aware that they are doing it, the tactics used by those closest to us have the potential to be the do…
If you're serious about relaxation and rejuvenation, then consider the many benefits and advantages of a Sauna. While a hot sauna may seem a cruel punishment to inexperienced bathers, it is actually a very pleasant experience. The Sauna and Steam Bath Guide details the process of stea…