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Do Dog Owners Live Longer?
Wellness Tip:- Physicians and researchers from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, have performed studies concerning the benefits of human/animal relationships. One study involved more than 400 participants who had a history of heart disease. One year after suffering a heart attack, canine owners had a higher survival rate. Research involving 240 couples determined that households...
November 24, 2014
Preserve Your Vision Through Diet!
Wellness Tip:- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) steals vision, but may be prevented by diet. Simple but effective nutritional changes can substantially lower risk. Carotenoids are phytochemicals found in certain fruits and vegetables. The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin accumulate in the eye as macular pigment to preserve visual acuity. The more lutein and zeaxanthin in your eyes, the less...
November 22, 2014
Eat a Rainbow
Wellness Tip:- Consider a rainbow of colors on your quest to eat your way to better health. White foods like garlic and onions help boost the immune system. Green vegetables detox the body and provide a wealth of vitamins and minerals. Yellow foods like lemons and bell peppers serve to improve skin elasticity. Orange foods ranging from carrots to oranges can help prevent cancer. Cherries, pomegranates,...
November 14, 2014
Not Exercising? No More Excuses
Wellness Tip:- Exercise is touted as one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. We are bombarded daily with slinky-clad young women on elliptical machines, or buff men pumping iron, and many other forms that frankly tend to intimidate. What if I told you that exercise can be as simple as a morning walk? Simply don your most casual overalls and hit the outdoors. The morning air is...
November 4, 2014
Are the Wrong Light Bulbs Ruining Your Sleep
Wellness Tip:- Are you still tired after a full night's sleep? Do you suffer from fatigue or excessive daytime drowsiness no matter how early you go to bed? The problem may be in your lights, not your rest. Bright lights suppress the production of melatonin, a critical hormone for sleep, and they also reset your suprachiasmatic nucleus (CLN). This means that flashing phones or blinking laptops can...
November 4, 2014
​Laughter is the Best Medicine
Wellness Tip:- Cardiologists from the University of Maryland Medical Center believe that laughter helps the body alleviate the stress that commonly damages the endothelium cells that form the innermost lining of blood vessels. Stress may lead to inflammatory processes here that encourage plaque accumulation, which often leads to heart attacks or strokes. Researchers performed a study involving 300...
November 1, 2014
Try Spice Therapy to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain
Wellness Tip:- Look to your spice rack for relief from osteoarthritis pain. They block the release of the neurotransmitter Substance P, which inflames joints and transmits pain impulses. Sprinkle cayenne into food dishes or apply it to painful areas with a capsaicin cream containing cayenne extract. Cook with fresh ginger root or take a ginger supplement— up to 2 grams per day in divided doses. Turmeric...
October 29, 2014
Folate - The Wonder Vitamin
Wellness Tip:- Folate's been called “the wonder vitamin" with good reason. Folate is a B vitamin and folic acid is its synthetic form. Folate's been called “the wonder vitamin" with good reason. It protects both women and men by reducing homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart attack risk. Folate may guard against colon and cervical cancers, and it is used to treat depression. Women of childbearing...
October 27, 2014
Black Pepper for First-Aid
Wellness Tip:- Most kitchens have this popular seasoning that also harbors unique health qualities. The next time you get a paper cut or a knife blade goes astray, grab the black pepper shaker. Cleanse the wound using cold water. Use soap and water if the event involved handling any type of raw meat product. Sprinkle the pepper on the wound and apply direct pressure. Watch in amazement as within minutes...
October 26, 2014
Honey is Great for Your Skin
Wellness Tip:- A tried and true way to soften your skin is by applying a honey masque. Spread about a teaspoon of warm honey over your face after your normal cleansing routine. Using warm water, thoroughly wash the honey off after 10 minutes and enjoy your soft skin. An additional benefit is that honey has antibacterial qualities and it may help in the treatment of acne. Check Out More Wellness Tips...
October 22, 2014