Here is what we know already. Today's obesity epidemic puts everyone on notice that letting yourself go is no longer an option. Getting out of shape can lead to life-threatening health complications - cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high-blood pressure. Exercise is a must. But where do you find the time to exercise? … Read More
Combat Aging…by Maintaining Strong Muscles!
By David Levine, Health Writer Everyone loses muscle strength as they get older, and that's a normal part of aging... right? Well, yes and no. Let me explain. No matter how old you are, your muscle tissue--like all other tissues--continuously breaks down. But like other tissues, it can be built back up. When you' … Read More
Blood Sugar Regulation — Fact vs. Fiction
While the internet and technology in general has worked to make our lives more efficiently and convenient, it has also increased the spread of misinformation. We can now make dinner reservations and buy movie tickets online, physicians can get x-rays within minutes and we can video chat with mom from half way around the worl … Read More
My Experience With The Ancient Healing Powers of Qigong
My Experience With The Ancient Healing Powers of Qigong By Steven Hefferon, Certified Massage Therapist As a massage therapist and healing arts practitioner I noticed that I was loosing my touch, my mojo. In other words, I was getting drained of energy in my sessions and was on the way to becoming burned out. But someth … Read More
What I told my MOM to do about her back pain
I just spoke to my mom the other day who has been battling back pain for over a decade now... in fact, it was her initial bout of back pain all those years ago that drove me to find a solution. I remember thinking "there had to be a better way" and boy was I right. Anyway, she was telling me about a procedure that her doc … Read More
Pelvic Instability Causes Back Pain?
Before we get into the information you need to know about pelvic stability and its relation to back pain, let’s do a little experiment first. Take off your shoes and walk around the room for a moment, as you normally would. Don’t attempt to stand taller than you usually do and don’t take steps more carefully than you do on … Read More
Foods That Cause Pain and How to Maximize Your Metabolism
I've got two great articles for you today. One about how certain types of foods can actually create inflammation in your body and make it almost impossible to get rid of pain or heal. And another article about how you can speed up your metabolism with simple little changes and tricks - and without exercise. I hope you find t … Read More
This Could Have Saved Tim Russert's Life… Maybe It Can Save Yours
As you may have likely heard, Tim Russert, a very well known and respected journalist here in the US passed away unexpectedly a few days ago due to a sudden heart attack.While I am saddened by the news because I did like him and the way he tried to pull answers from politicians, I am not surprised.It's estimated that … Read More
8 Drugs Even Your Doctor Won't Take
I just read a good article in Men's Health magazine, which I typically don't read but I had some time while waiting for a haircut. Anyway, the article was titled "8 Drugs Even Your Doctor Won't Take".I've been urging people to avoid taking prescription or over the counter drugs at all costs because the risks are so h … Read More
Burn More Calories Every Day…All Day!
Plenty of people pay lip service to working to slow down their metabolism by taking pills or fad dieting, but the truth is very few people actually understand how their metabolism works or what it takes to boost the metabolism. If you suspect that your metabolism needs a kick in the pants–it likely does–then we need to do a … Read More