Visualization is a technique of using your imagination to create what you want in your life. It can help us bring more peace to our daily lives. It can be practiced anywhere and any place. With a sincere desire for improvement you can create change that works so easily you will almost think it is […]
High calcium intake has been associated with high bone mineral density (BMD). However, without sufficient estrogen, (as well as other factors) the rate of bone resorption (the breaking down of bone) increases, leading to a loss of bone mass. Which leads to the development of osteoporosis. As a result bones become weak and brittle, increasing […]
Can you really find relaxation during exercise? Aerobic activity has a great method of eliminating stress. It also benefits our immune system in so many ways. Our immune system is a network of tissues, cells and organs. Its job is to keep out germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and then deals with them […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Breast cancer will develop in approximately one in eight women during their lifetime. The incidence of this disease has changed very little in recent years.. The disease usually has changed very little in recent years. The disease usually occurs in women, […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
Have you heard you are what you eat? We are mostly all about what we drink! Water is the key ingredient. The best fluid is clear, pure, preferably filtered water! According to the National Institutes of Health, about 60 percent of the average adult human body is made of water. This includes most of your […]
If you love curry, you are familiar with curcumin. If you don’t like curry, there are other ways to benefit from this incredible nutrient. It is the active ingredient of the large-leafed turmeric rhizome (stem of the plant found underground). This is why curry powder has its golden color. Also known as “Indian saffron.” While […]
Every time we have daylight savings time, many people have problems adjusting their internal sleep/wake cycles. The recent time change seems to have sent many people to their supplement stores to buy up all the sleep supplements available. This condition is similar to jet lag. Our bodies have cycles known as circadian rhythms. We need […]
Sarcopenia and osteoporosis have recently become increasingly significant as the population as people pass through their chronological and physiologic age. In skeletal tissue, muscle and bone interact mechanically and functionally. Numerous studies suggest the remote interactions between muscle and bone as well as their interactions. Genetic, endocrine, mechanical and age-related factors influence both muscle and […]
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. Each year […]
