Archive for the 'Health' Category

Eczema Treatments And Cures

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

If you are suffering from eczema, you know that one of the best ways to keep eczema to a minimum is to make sure your skin stays well hydrated and you clean it gently.
One natural remedy to use in the bathtub that is very soothing to itchy skin is to soak in an oatmeal […]

Eating Healthy And Other Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk For Breast Cancer

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

Colleen Doyle, Director of Nutrition and Physical Activity with The American Cancer Society suggests that the most important ways for a woman to stay healthy and reduce her cancer risk, include the following:
- Do not Smoke
- Eat Healthfully
- Increase physical activity
- Maintain healthy weight
- Reduce stress levels
Because heart disease is […]

Pilates - The Hot New Workout Trend

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

Pilates is the hottest trend in fitness and body sculpting today. But this seemingly overnight success has actually been around since the early part of the twentieth century, when Joseph H. Pilates and his wife Clara popularized their body conditioning system in New York. Their system quickly took off with New York area dancers and […]

Using Herbs in Alternative Medicine

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Herbal remedies are a good alternative to traditional medication for a wide variety of ailments and conditions. They can help you feel better without all the side effects.
Did you know there are herbal remedies for anything from High Blood Pressure to helping you Stop Smoking?
I just added a section all about Herbal Remedies […]

Effect Of Acid Reflux On The Throat

Sunday, July 9th, 2006

Acid reflux can cause the throat to become very sore. This happens when stomach acid leaves the stomach and travels to the lungs and even to the esophagus. The acid can become mixed with saliva which can affect the throat. This will cause a person to lose their voice. Another way acid reflux can cause […]

Alternative Treatment Options For Acid Reflux and Indegestion

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

There are a number of myths surrounding treating heartburn and acid reflux, like drinking milk or taking peppermint antacids, both of which are likely to make matters worse. Let’s instead look at three alternative or complimentary solutions that are far more likely to offer relief.
Fiber therapy is all about keeping you regular. The more […]

Eczema Is Not An Allergy

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Eczema affects people of every age and is equally widespread in both males and females. It is one of the most common skin disorders and doctors often use the word “dermatitis” interchangeably with eczema. Eczema is skin that is dry, itchy, inflamed and extremely irritated. Eczema is a skin condition that can be mild dry […]

Causes Of Diabetes

Wednesday, June 14th, 2006

There is only one cause for diabetes, and this is simply having too much glucose in the blood.
Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to regulate the level of glucose (a sugar) in the blood, resulting in too much glucose being present in the blood.
Diabetes occurs when there is too much glucose in […]

The Main Types Of Diabetes

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

Diabetes is an almost undetectable disease if your diet is an effective treatment of your diabetes symptoms. It is possible to manage the symptoms of diabetes with diet, to the point where you don’t know that you have the disease.
But first, a bit about what diabetes is. Diabetes is a disease with abnormally high […]

Pregnancy Diabetes

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006

Gestational diabetes occurs during the time of pregnancy. Changing hormones and weight gain makes it hard for the body to keep up with the need of insulin. In the past, it has been viewed as a disease that wasn’t damaging and usually disappeared after the birth of the baby. However, now it […]