Mar
02
2008
Meditation is easy. Going into a meditative state at will is harder. Here are some meditation tips from someone who has been practicing meditation of one form or another for about thirty years. You ever see a child at play? They are totally into playing, aren’t they? There is nothing else happening in the universe […]
Apr
27
2007
(ARA) - The change of season is an ideal time to shed a little sunlight on health and lifestyle habits. Incorporating hints of nature into everyday regimens ushers in the new season and gives health and well-being a boost.
Consumer advocate, a.k.a. “The Queen of Green,†Debra Lynn Dadd shares the following tips on easy […]
Jan
04
2007
The days are getting shorter and the night air is now hinted with the crisp coolness of autumn. While this is a relief from the extreme heat of the summer, the fall season also limits the availability of fresh fruit.
Fruit is an excellent source of antioxidants and natural compounds that can help us enjoy a […]
Jan
04
2007
Study after study confirms that children who are obese at a young age are more likely to remain obese into adolescence and adulthood, putting them at risk for numerous preventable diseases. Yet, when it comes to finding a solution to this mounting problem, we seem to be spinning our wheels.
For more than a half century, […]
Dec
11
2006
(ARA) - More and more Americans are reaping the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. These good fatty acids are naturally found in fish and seeds, and are increasingly being added into food products like eggs, margarine and even cereal. For people like Barry Edwards, 58, who wish to add omega-3 fatty acids into their […]
Dec
06
2006
With the winter months comes shorter days, holiday stress, irregular eating patterns and low energy levels. Getting the right amount of nutrients by following the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide can help you feel better inside and out.The dark winter months make it harder to get some of the essential vitamins like Vitamin D. If […]
Dec
06
2006
(NC)-Stress levels in Canadians have nearly doubled in the last 10 years. An emphasis on workplace productivity and technology such as cell phones and PDA’s has led to greater stress and health related problems. As a result, lifestyle demands and stress have led to a greater reliance on convenience foods and delivery services. This negative […]
Dec
05
2006
(ARA) - Heart disease continues to top the charts as America’s greatest health threat, and unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor. The good news is there are natural and well-studied options that can help get people on track before prescription therapies become the only resort to reduce cholesterol. In fact, many health care […]
Dec
02
2006
Most of us don’t know how to find a good chiropractor. Generally, when we are looking for a doctor, we just open up the yellow pages and let our fingers do the walking. Sometimes, we may ask our friends, family or co-workers for a recommendation, but face it, what works for them may not work […]
Dec
02
2006
A macrobiotic diet is a diet formulated by the belief that food, and the quality of food, has an affect on a person’s life on a greater extent than most people realize. Practitioners of a macrobiotic diet believe that food has an affect on health, as well as happiness and well being. Those who follow […]