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DIET AND DETOX  
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The detox diet helps to cleanse your system! The plan begins with a juice fast, which eliminates toxins at a very low level, and then continues with a highly nutritious food that promotes cellular renewal. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

EXERCISE FOR RELAXATION

  » Like As well as helping your body to relax by reducing muscle tension, these stretch exercises can be done to increase flexibility or to ease muscles, or cool down after exercising.  Ease your body into these stretches: you should not be jumping or bouncing around, and the exercises are not supposed to be uncomfortable.  Remember to breathe slowly and rhythmically too.

 
     
     
 

SUPPLEMENTS: Can they stop the clock?

  » Trials consistently show that at the right potency, "natural" remedies may rival conventional medicines.  Doctors & Dieticians often prescribe nutritional and herbal supplements as effective but gentler alternatives to conventional drubs for problems ranging from depression to indigestion.

 
     
     
 

Healing Your Muscles

 » Muscles pain is usually not a signs that there is something violent or destructive going on in our muscles. Rather, pain in a result of the massages about substances imbalance being conveyed between, the nerves and the brain.

 
     
     
 

Celebrating Health in 2004  

 » Physical activity supplemented with healthy food can be a practical means to achieve numerous health gains, both directly or indirectly. Check out ways to enjoy living actively and eating well in the year 2004.

 
     
     
 

The Big Chill

» The winter season along with the chilling air, brings about its own problems of dryness, brittle nails, cracked feet, and all the rest of those cold discomforts.

 
     
     
 

Weight Loss Important for Treating, Preventing Hypertension

  »  One reason obesity is considered a serious health problem is because it is an important factor for essential hypertension (high blood pressure with no identifiable cause). The exact mechanisms for obesity to cause essential hypertension are not fully understood, but it has been linked to the kidneys.

 
     
     
 

UNDERSTANDING DRUGS

  » In order to make the best use of drugs treatments and avoid any possible adverse effects you must follow the instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist or those supplied by the manufacture.

 
     
     
 

Food For Diabetics

  » In people with diabetes the amount of glucose (or sugar) in the blood becomes abnormally high. This is due, either to failure of the pancreas to produce enough of the hormone insulin or to the lack of insulin actions. Read on...

 
     
     
 

For  Lower Cholesterol Make It  A Double
   » The cardio-protective effects of red wine have been attributed to several polyphenolic antioxidants including resveratrol and proanthocyanidins. Read on...

 
     
     
 

Fruit-vegetables and bone health
   » Acid-forming foods (protein and carbohydrates) drain calcium from the bones; alkalizing foods (fruits, vegetables, seaweeds) neutralize the acids and prevent calcium drain. Read on...

 
     
     
 

When you call "Quit" to smoking
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View all of the daily reasons to quit smoking. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Being Active at all Sizes
  »Being overweight, obese or even extremely obese in no way should interfere in your determination towards achieving health & fitness goals. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Every Breath You Take
  »Breathing properly is relaxing and stress-reducing, and it is less taxing on your neck muscles. And, yes, it will improve your performance as well by giving a push to your body's metabolism. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Depression: the silent epidemic
  » Every one of us experiences depressed feelings from time to time; no one can escape the hurtful things in life. Its how we react that matters in the face of adversity. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

How Does Weight Affect Length of Life?
  » Many women are most interested in the simple bottom-line question: how does my weight affect my overall risk of dying prematurely. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Hormone-Related Disorders - Their Symptoms & Treatment
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Disorders of the endocrine glands can have wide-ranging effects throughout your body. A malfunctioning gland influences all of the parts of the body that are stimulated or controlled by the hormones which the gland secrete. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Resolve to Be Healthy in 2002
  »The American Council on Science and Health offers you 12 New Year's resolutions to help you increase your chances of having a healthy and happy 2002. Read on....

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Full-body workout: BODY, MIND AND SOUL
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We've dug up a bundle of  reasons for you to make exercise a part of your daily lifestyle.