Archive for the 'Health' Category

dealing with stress - stress management help

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Stress management activities to you deal with stress:
1. Just Breathe. Breath in through your mouth and out through your nose slowly. Take deep breaths and count to 10 in between each breath. Try to hold the air in your lungs for at least 10 seconds before exhaling through your […]

symptoms acid reflux disease

Monday, January 21st, 2008

How would you know if you had acid reflux?
What are the symptoms acid reflux disease?
What does acid reflux feel like?
It feels like a burning sensation that affects the upper abdomen after a heavy meal.
The pain then goes up to the breastbone and to the chest.
Acid reflux disease is characterized by refluxing or backing up […]

Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Friday, August 31st, 2007

In reality you probably have what is called Lactose Intolerance is very different from a food allergy. An allergic reaction is when the body has an immune response to specific food proteins, Lactose Intolerance occurs when your body isn’t able to properly digest the sugar lactose which is found in milk products. The reason the […]

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels before it gets better.
Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra weight:
1. heart disease
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. hypertension
Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.
The […]

Get in Shape by gardening

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

While gardening is usually thought of as a way to grow beautiful plants, obtain tasty fruits and vegetables, and relieve stress few gardeners have ever considered the amounts of exercise you can get while gardening.
Just think about all the various facets of preparing a garden. There are holes to be dug, bags and […]

Exercise is great for lowering your stress and anxiety

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Here are some of the many reasons exercise is great for lowering your stress and anxiety.
* Exercise improves your mood. Aerobic exercise produces chemicals that make you feel happier and more ready to face the day. It also increases blood flow to the brain; furthering this happy, energetic feeling.
* Exercise gives you more energy. Stress […]

Chocolate is good for you……….

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

New research, shows that eating chocolate could prevent cancer, heart disease and also fights tooth decay. Researchers believe that most of the bad effects of eating chocolate are either overstated or just lies. For example, chocolate has not been proven to cause cavities or tooth decay.
A study carried out by researchers at Osaka University in […]

Relief from stress naturally

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Most of us spend our lives running at full throttle, having meetings, meeting deadlines, and doing tons of stuff that leaves us stressed and frazzled at the end of the day. Stress can be horrible for our health; it keeps us from sleeping, zaps our energy, makes us look and feel older, and can […]

Natural skin care tips

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

There are an endless array of products and treatments available to help improve the quality of your skin, but only a small percentage of these are natural. Most beauty products contain harsh, damaging chemicals. Treatments, like chemical peels and botox, can be scary and have harsh side effects. On top of it […]