How Hormones Interact with Receptor Sites

How Hormones Interact with Receptor Sites

There is no shortage of information and opinions concerning hormone treatments or the “best” way to test for hormone deficiencies, not to mention how to use hormones or confirm if a hormone intervention is working. However, the hormone receptors are really the thing that should be examined. Regardless of the testing method, the specific hormone, […]

Damaging Effects of Eating Licorice

Damaging Effects of Eating Licorice

A 54 year-old man died recently from eating too much licorice. Hard to believe right? It is true. This was reported in The New England Journal of Medicine and on the news. The man was a construction worker from Massachusetts. He lost consciousness inside a fast-food restaurant and was taken to a hospital, where he […]

Side Effects of Eating Watermelon

Side Effects of Eating Watermelon

During very hot summer days cold watermelon is so refreshing. This delicious food (some reports claim it is a vegetable others claim it is a fruit) contains approximately 92 percentages water. It belongs to the cucurbitaceous family. Pumpkin, squash and cucumber are part of this family as well. While it has numerous health and beauty […]

Walking Backwards Has Many Mind and Body Benefits

Walking Backwards Has Many Mind and Body Benefits

Independent functioning is at the core of successful aging, and independent mobility is critical to independent functioning. Exercise is very important for all ages, but to maintain independent functioning as we age it is critical. Exercise is recommended for older adults because it promotes physical and mental health, may improve mobility, and prevents walking difficulties. […]

How Walking Benefits Your Health

How Walking Benefits Your Health

Walking is such a simple exercise activity with plenty of benefits. 3 minutes – Blood pressure decreases 5 minutes – Mood improves 10 minutes – Creative thinking improves 15 minutes – Blood levels decrease 30 minutes – Helps to lose weight 40 minutes – Reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease in the elderly […]