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From a Western nutritional perspective, we know that consuming an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats helps boost our overall health, improve cardiovascular health, and create a strong immune system. A Chinese perspective on nutrition embraces these ideals and expands the role of food as medicine by acknowledging that certain types […]
With the booming growth of obesity in the United States, more and more weight loss products are appearing in the market. In fact, there is no guarantee that all weight loss products are as good as their manufacturers claim they are. Therefore, thorough research and medical advice is required before following any of them. Among […]
If a food says it’s “diabetic,” does that mean it’s safe for diabetics to consume indiscriminately? Labels can be misleading, and just because a food is low in sugar or simple carbohydrates doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Here are 5 diabetic foods to avoid — and why. Ice cream with no added sugar. Ice […]
Treating and curing myasthenia gravis with common amino acids is the basis of orthomolecular medicine. Large doses of naturally occurring proteins called amino acids can repair the imbalance in the brain and make it malfunction. These amino acids are affordable and used in therapeutic doses that are much greater than amounts typically found in foods. […]
Before you decide to get pregnant, it is an excellent idea to prepare yourself for pregnancy. If you are looking for health tips to prepare for pregnancy, this article is for you. How can you prepare? What is your best plan for a healthy and successful pregnancy? Preparing a year or two in advance for […]
In Sanskrit, Ayur means life and Veda means knowledge or science… Ayurveda or knowledge of life is a natural healing system that originated in India about five millennia ago. Ayurvedic medicine is still widely practiced in India and there are Ayurvedic clinics in most countries around the world. Some conventional or Western medical practitioners consider […]
Tics can result from nutritional deficiencies, genetic disorders, Tourette’s syndrome, immune system dysfunction, allergies, or stress. Stress and anxiety can increase the frequency of facial tics. Emotional trauma can cause tics, which can resolve when the emotional disorder is treated. Tics due to emotional trauma or stress may improve or disappear with Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom […]
While there are many diseases that fall under the umbrella term heart disease, little attention is paid to cardiomyopathy. This disease is caused by long-term alcohol abuse and leads to heart failure in the victim. Symptoms of this debilitating disease usually appear after the disease has progressed. Symptoms include swelling of the ankles, feet, and […]
Maintaining good health involves eating and consuming the right kind of foods. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important to develop an understanding of proper nutrition. Diabetic nutrition focuses on controlling the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. What we eat directly affects blood sugar levels, so making the right food choices […]
Nearly one million people develop heart disease each year. The vast majority of these people are unaware that this devastating condition can be prevented with a natural diet. Researchers from the European study EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) have developed a plan that can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by […]