According to the National Institute of Health (NIH,) 8 out of every 10 people complain of back pain at one time or another leading them to seek out pain relief.
Do you have an aching back? If so, you’re not alone by a long shot. Most people turn to the medical profession who will prescribe medications. Some choose all natural relief methods, but above all there is one way to get long term relief from persistent back pain.
It’s great to be an American; on the leading edge of so many things in our world today. However, there may be some disadvantages of being the ‘first’ in some areas especially when it comes to foods. Genetically modified (or genetically engineered) foods are flooding the grocery stores shelves and the farmer’s fields here in the good ole United States of America. It seems that they have missed asking the question, “Is this even good for us?”.
We all know exercising on a regular basis is vital for health and vitality not only for today but as we age. With thousands upon thousands of gyms and fitness programs sprouting up throughout communities the choices can be overwhelming leaving the consumer doing nothing at all. Today, I’d like to introduce you to one of the best exercise programs out there – CrossFit.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (a division of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM,) 38% of American adults use a form of complementary or alternative medicine.
Do you or someone you know use complementary or alternative medicine?
CDC reports that Obesity has Tripled Amongst Children
With obesity tripling amongst children over the last thirty years (according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC) it’s essential to take a cold, hard – and honest - look at what we’re really doing to our bodies and that of our beloved children by what we feed them.
“The World Health Organization has repeatedly implored the U.S. medical authorities to return to a midwife-based system of maternity care as one way to help reduce our scandalously high mortality rates.” – Gentlebirth.org
If you’re pregnant, know someone who is, or plan to become pregnant in the future you’re probably thinking about how that baby is going to get here. Now of course we all know it takes nine months for the baby to grow but once those nine months are over how it proceeds from there is a matter of personal preference.
Eating healthy is one of the very best things you can do for your body and mind. The foods you choose to eat everyday determine on a daily basis how you’ll feel that day. If you put a lot of junk food in, don’t be surprised if you lack energy or get sick easily.
If you eat a variety of fresh, organic, raw foods you’ll notice you feel more energetic and even optimistic than when you ate poorly. When you eat a kaleidoscope of different whole, raw foods you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs to function and thrive. This is key for feeling good not just daily but in the long run too.
According to a study performed by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Twelve weeks of consuming a fermented milk product containing the Lactobacillus strain was associated with a 4.6 per cent reduction in abdominal fat…”.
Probiotics are live bacteria that are beneficial to the human body. It is a fermented product that deliver a dose of healthy bacteria. They are produced by the action of lactic acid bacteria and yeast or the combination of both.
Vitamin C is one of the most essential vitamins. According to the University of Maryland, evidence suggests that many Americans are deficient in this crucial vitamin. Vitamin C is one of the most recognized vitamins and has been for years. However today, with the most popular selling supplements being fish oil, multi vitamins, and vitamin D (according to an article in the L.A. Times,) many people are forgetting good ole’ vitamin C.
Did you know that more than 45 million Americans belong to a gym or health club? That must mean there are a whole lot of people who want to feel and look better. Most of these 45 million Americans, hitting the gym, want to lose weight and get stronger. But how many of them are getting the results as quickly as they want? Not many…
According to the USDA “GE crops do not increase the yield potential of a hybrid. In fact, yield may even decrease…”
You may never have heard of the company Monsanto, but undoubtedly you’ve come into contact with their products. Monsanto is a St. Louis, Missouri based company who, in short, explains their mission as one to increase food production on farms. Although this sounds like a noble mission it simply isn’t.
Only 27% of Americans get more than 3 servings of vegetables per day, according to a 2005 CDC study.
Most of you know that you need to be eating fresh fruits and veggies everyday in abundance for optimal health. However, for many of you that isn’t as easy as it may seem. You may like fruits but not vegetables. Or you may simply dislike both.
In 2009, Harvard Researchers found that 62% of all 2007 bankruptcies were a direct result of medical debt. (source)
It’s no secret the state of our health – as well as health care – is an ominous picture. With the outrageous costs of health care, taking preventative action with your health is more important than ever.
In today’s world of trial and tribulation many times the focus seems to be on what’s wrong with the world, how ‘depressed’ we all are, and the latest medical breakthrough that will relieve our miserable states of mind. And while the pharmaceutical industries continue to line their already deep pockets the individual members of society – that’s you and me – take more and more pills to ease our aching minds and souls.
Despite the decline in health today, the supplement industry is a billion dollar a year business (topping in at $6 billion in 2008.) You would think that with so many Americans spending their hard earned money on one type of supplement or another, chronic disease would be on the decline. Sadly, the rate of chronic disease continues to climb each year.
There’s simply no doubt about it, we all need to be keeping a close eye on our diet and how many nutrients our bodies are getting or not getting. Sometimes diet alone isn’t enough to give your body all that it needs.
Because of all the processed foods we eat, the toxins we’re exposed to on a daily basis, and the increasing amounts of daily stress our bodies need more than just the basic supply of nutrients. More and more Americans are turning to vitamin and mineral supplements to balance their bodies and improve their health.
Do you have allergies or does someone you know suffer from these sometime debilitating, sometimes inconvenient problems?
Did you know that according the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) women with the highest glycemic load in their diets were thirty-seven percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women with the lowest glycemic load diets? Pretty startling statistic to me, one to sit up and notice.
A few years ago it seemed that all most people wanted was their doctor to prescribe a pill for them to pop to cure all that was ailing them – body, mind, and soul. Today the story (thankfully) is beginning to change.
Splenda is the latest buzz in the ever changing world of artificial sweeteners. Splenda, distributed by the McNeil Nutritionals, was approved for use in the United States in 1998. However, this artificial sweetener taking the market by storm was first discovered in 1976 over in the U.K. when a group of scientists were actually trying to create a new pesticide.
When most of us hear the word testosterone we think of puberty and men in their twenties sowing their oats. We also tend to think of bulky body builders pumped up and maxed out. However testosterone plays many more roles in the health of both men and women than many of us realize.
Many people immediately turn to calcium in the form of supplements or milk in order to boost bone density and prevent osteoporosis. But those sources of calcium are NOT the best way to build bone health. In fact, it’s vitamin K2 that helps boost bone density and prevent osteoporosis even more.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2008, 72.4% of the United States population had access to fluoridated drinking water in their homes. And despite the controversy surrounding this practice the Healthy People Objective 2010 aimed to make this percent even higher with a goal set of 75% of the United States population having access to fluoridated drinking water by 2010.
The holidays come with indulgences of many kinds; from turkey and fish to cookies and candies and the not to be forgotten–alcoholic drinks. The holidays seem to be the time for a lot of everything. But if you’re concerned at all about your health and how these plethora of indulgences may impact it, you’ll want to learn a bit more about the alcoholic drinks you choose to drink.
These days it’s a challenge to keep up with all the latest supplement crazes that come and go. There’s always something new to try and something else to avoid. Today I’d like to talk to you about bromelain and how you can use it for your health.
Bromelain is an enzyme, specifically a protease enzyme, found in the pineapple stem and fruit.
Weight loss is almost always a topic of discussion. With the holiday season just ahead of us, eating, weight loss, and how to shed those unwanted holiday pounds comes up in many conversations. In fact, according to an article in the New York Post the average person gains about one pound during the six week holiday season. Doesn’t sound too bad until you take a closer look at the whole picture.
People have been taking aspirin for many decades now. In fact, this little pill found in just about every medicine cabinet across the world was discovered way back in 1853, but not used medicinally until 1897 first as a powder, then introduced as that little white pill we all are so familiar with in 1915. Despite its long standing years of use, there are some serious health complications that can result from taking aspirin.
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