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by Beth Rosenshein You may soon hear from the media that perhaps the Women's Health Initiative was judged too harshly, that HRT isn't so bad after all, and that it should be considered for menopausal women. You were manipulated once into believing that HRT was used in the WHI. Don't be manipulated again. "Rethinking" the WHI means opening up more sales for Premarin™. Premarin™ is still bad for you. It creates extremely... 6/15/2011 8:36:02 PM
by EricRyan Why is the old saying, "If a horse throws you, get back on it as soon as possible," great advice? Answer: it is the only way to overcome fear! Not getting back on the horse conditions your fear response-you learn to be afraid of the horse. On the other hand, when there really is something threatening or dangerous it makes sense to avoid. By avoiding danger, when it is real, your anxiety or fear responses... 6/14/2011 2:54:33 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac Peacefulmind.com There is both a physiological and psychological component to smoking. Dopamine is a natural substance in your body that dulls pain and increases the feeling of pleasure. This is actually triggered when you are smoking. When you smoke, you elevate your dopamine levels. So when you don't smoke, your body craves a cigarette. If you can quit, you can switch... 6/13/2011 8:03:48 AM
by shapesrin By Jose Fuentes/M.S./Nutritionist/K.A.C.S./S.C.S/CPT Here we go again summer time just arrived. You did all your homework, eat less, walk on the treadmill, be extra-vigilant on weekends about eating less, etc. Nonetheless,you hit a weight loss wall and those last few pounds won't budge. There's no big secret to losing 10 pounds. Success depends ultimately on burning more calories than you eat. It is... 6/12/2011 3:56:06 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Ghee is a prized remedy in India and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is considered to be one of the best health enhancers of all foods. It is famous for both its curative powers and as being a wonderful cooking ingredient. It is also called clarified butter. It improves taste and the flavor of food. Simply drizzle a teaspoon over food as you serve... 6/10/2011 12:29:34 PM
by DrE... I was at the park the other day with my daughter and overheard a conversation between a mother and daughter. Now please understand that I do not make a habit of listening in on other's conversations. The problem was that this mother was sitting back to back from me, and she was talking a little loudly to her daughter. Well, here's the set up. There were two 12 year-old girls playing on a piece of playground... 6/8/2011 7:05:20 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac, Peacefulmind.com Heartburn occurs when a muscular valve, called the lower espophageal sphincter functions improperly, which allows stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This tube, which leads from the stomach to the throat can be greatly effected by stomach acid, causing a burning, painful sensation in this area. Lack of proper enzymes are also a cause. Heartburn,... 6/7/2011 7:17:25 AM
by shapesrin By Jose Fuentes/Certified Nutritionist/ Kinetic Anatomy Specialist/CPT As a symbol of health and wellness, nothing surpasses the simple push-up. It takes strength to do them, and it takes endurance to do a lot of them," -The only requirement to get started is a flat surface. I recommend starting out with simple push-ups to determine how advanced you are. When you feel confidant, move on to more difficult... 6/5/2011 5:59:31 AM
by FreshBaby The cherry season is June-August. Enjoy them fresh while you can. Fortunately, cherries have grown in popularity and are available in juice and dried. Make sure to read the labels to ensure they are 100 percent juices and all-natural. Here are some more ideas for adding cherries to your family meals: 1. Appetizer: Cherry salsa and chips. Chop and combine with lime juice: cherries (pitted), yellow... 5/31/2011 8:06:30 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk by Andrew Pacholyk, MS L.Ac Researchers divided 235 sedentary men and women into two groups. One group did traditional structured exercise 20-60 minutes continuously. The other group incorporated into their day brisk walks, stair climbing and other moderate-intensity lifestyle activities. After 6 months, both groups had similar improvements in blood cholesterol, blood pressure and percentage of body... 5/31/2011 5:31:26 AM
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