For years people have been saying that pizza, French fries, chips, cookies and junk foods cause acne breakouts. In actuality there is no proven evidence that shows the connection to specific foods causing acne. Eating unhealthy carbohydrates sets off a chain reaction within the body causing the ... Views: 1398
Nutritional supplementation or dietary supplements are intended to supplement the diet to provide nutrients to the body. Examples include vitamins, minerals, herbs, fiber, fatty acids and amino acids. The use of medicinal supplementation dates back to the origins of civilization when herbs and ... Views: 1382
Want fabulous looking skin? Of course you do, who doesn’t. The best way to do it is to nourish the skin from the inside out. The beauty industry has told us to apply skin products onto the skin, nourishing from the outside in. Although some nutrients soak into the skin, with different ... Views: 1376
Most mornings you roll out of bed after hitting the snooze button about 4-5 times, with just enough time to jump in a quick shower and decide on what to wear to work. This leaves you with an empty stomach and barely enough energy to make it until lunchtime. To make it through the morning you may ... Views: 1373
Frizzy hair can be a women’s worst nightmare. Whatever type of hair you have long; short, curly or straight, frizzy hair can turn a good hair day to bad in an instant. Frizzy hair can be the cause of dry or coarse hair that swells when it pulls humidity from the air. It can also be caused by the ... Views: 1363
The ankle is the part of the body that is normally completed neglected when it comes to exercise. Although there are no major muscle groups associated with the ankle, the ligaments and tendons that hold ankle in place need to be kept strong and flexible. The foot and the ankle form the ... Views: 1353
Tinnitus is a condition that causes a person to hear sounds and noises that no one else can hear. Tinnitus is a fairly common condition that occurs in about 10% of the population. Tinnitus is normally found in the elderly however more recent studies have shown an increase in tinnitus occurrence ... Views: 1352
In today’s fast paced world, many people are eating unhealthy, not getting enough exercise, and getting too little sleep. Smoking, drinking, environmental pollutants, and chemically altered foods have increased the risk for diseases and conditions, which are now plaguing our society. It is vital ... Views: 1306
As we age the collagen which keeps our skin taunt and firm begins to breakdown, which causes the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. These signs of aging normally don’t start to occur until after age 35. However premature aging and wrinkles can still occur. This is due to stress, toxins, ... Views: 1299
Wanna lose weight? You and thousands of other people out there. What’s the easiest thing you can do about it? Get off your butt! Most people who are overweight , are overweight for a reason. They are overeating or are sedentary, or both. A sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead to excessive weight ... Views: 1284
Why do we eat? The most basic reason is hunger, however with the growing rate of obesity this shows us that people eat for more reasons than just hunger. People eat out of boredom, loneliness, hunger, or deprivation. All of which can lead to excessive overeating and added weight gain. By ... Views: 1261
During the months of September through February when the temperatures are particularly cold in most parts of the world, colds and the flu run rampant. Although you can catch a cold or flu at any time throughout the year, it is more prevalent when the temperature seems to dip. Unfortunately, ... Views: 1259
Women, unlike men have to deal with unwanted hair in and on parts of their body that is unappealing, embarrassing and a pain in the butt to remove. Although, shaving is the traditional form of removing unwanted hair, waxing has offered a quick alternative to shaving. Even more sugaring is the ... Views: 1257
Tinnitus is a condition that causes ringing in the ears. Normal causes of tinnitus include loud environments, head or neck injury, genetic abnormalities, drugs or stress. Unfortunately, tinnitus can be quite an annoyance especially since there is no cure. Most treatments are intended to lessen ... Views: 1252
Stress is one of the leading factors, which leads to health related problems in the 21st century. The economy, your job, family, finances, and even your health can cause one to have stress. When we encounter stress our bodies release chemical hormones, which flood our blood stream causing ... Views: 1226
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it really is! Eating breakfast kick starts your metabolism, provides your body with essential nutrients, helps maintain a healthy weight and protects you from disease. Even with the facts about how important breakfast is, 30% of Americans ... Views: 1223
Beautify your skin from the inside and the outside. Anti aging is best fought on two fronts, the outside through our skin and the inside on a cellular level. Aging occurs due to free radicals which damage our cells and cause fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, dark spots, and broken veins. Free ... Views: 1217
Asthma causes symptoms of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Due to the fact that asthma is incurable, treatment will be needed throughout life. Modern treatment includes long-term control medication as well as rescue treatments such as inhalers. However, for thousands ... Views: 1205
Most people want to lose weight but feel they don’t have the time, money or effort to put into a regular exercise routine. The fact of the matter is that exercise should be included in everyone’s daily routine. Becoming healthier and more fit has so many benefits on the body that there should be ... Views: 1204
Stretching is probably one of the most important activities that should be done throughout the day, however most people don’t do it for whatever reason. The importance of stretching is lost on these people, which can lead to unfavorable body mechanics and injuries down the road. With so many ... Views: 1203
Have you ever experienced red, painful, swelling, in a body part? This reaction in the body is called inflammation. Inflammation is a normal response by the body to start the healing process. Inflammation can occur for many reasons and be classified as chronic or acute. Although the body ... Views: 1202
Have you ever tried a natural or herbal remedy to cure a condition or possibly for everyday usage? Some people think of herbal remedies are a ruse to lure people in and buy products. However now a days even medical doctors are realizing the benefits of natural herbal remedies. Herbs have been ... Views: 1202
Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Over the past several decades, nutritional supplementation has developed as a new and exciting part of the health industry. Even though modern nutraceuticals began to develop in the 1980’s, nutraceuticals have been around for thousands of years. Such ... Views: 1196
Lower body exercise is necessary to balance and stabilize the body. Our legs and the muscles of the lower body support the upper body and initiate body movement. Without proper strength in the lower body, the body would be immobile, unable to support the rest of itself. Therefore it is essential ... Views: 1191
Today’s healthcare system has become a lot more diverse than in the past. Not only are there a wide variety of doctors specializing in everything from head to toe and specific conditions and disease, but also there are hospitals, clinics, and medical offices available to treat your every ... Views: 1188
After being diagnosed with ADHD, educating yourself with the knowledge about ADHD and gaining the support of your family and friends is crucial. Developing manageable solutions to your specific problems will help you through your challenges. While most people who are diagnosed with ADHD as ... Views: 1187
Walking is a fundamental part of life. Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise. We learn from when we are very small and it’s our primary means of movement. However what most people don’t realize is that it’s the simplest most effective ways to exercise. Strength training, weight lifting, ... Views: 1184
Acne- just the word itself has a negative connotation and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. No one wants it and no one likes it. But it is a problem that occurs on a daily basis throughout homes across the globe. No matter what age, gender or race you are, you can’t escape it when it ... Views: 1179
When you decide to start exercising, it’s best to start with a walking program. Walking is gentle, low impact, simple and easy. We walk on a daily basis to get from place to place, so walking, as an exercise should be just as simple. Even if you are out of shape, overweight and haven’t exercised ... Views: 1179
Is acne affecting your life to the point where you are about to give up? Ever think that maybe what you are eating is affecting how your skin looks. Stop a minute and think about what you eat on a daily basis. Is it filled with high fat, high sugar, greasy unhealthy food? This could be causing ... Views: 1171
Smell is the ability for us to perceive odors within our environment. An odor can revive a memory, give us a feeling, remind us of a person, place or thing, or even enhance our mood. This is why aromatherapy has been introduced as an alternative medicine to be used with or without other ... Views: 1170
Here a 6 key core exercises to reduce that flab and tone the stomach, back and pelvis. You should see in improvement in strength, balance, and stability after just one week of core strength training. Most exercises should be held for 15-30 seconds and repeated 5-10 times. Start at the lower ... Views: 1164
A poor diet can cause feelings of lethargy and fatigue. Foods that have a high glycemic rating deliver an immediate, short-lived boost of energy but then cause you to feel sluggish and tired. This includes fast foods, junk foods, energy drinks, sugary snacks, and highly processed foods. To fight ... Views: 1161
Arthritis is a painful and sometimes debilitating disease, that does not have a cure. Many people go through their daily lives receiving little or no relief for their arthritis pain. Even though there are prescription medications on the market to help reduce the inflammation that causes pain, ... Views: 1154
Like many other herbs, spices and plant compounds, there is not much scientific evidence supporting the use of Aloe Vera either internally or externally for cosmetic or therapeutic benefit. However, Aloe Vera has been used for well over 2000 years in herbal, alternative and holistic medicine all ... Views: 1147
Asthma is common condition that affects thousands of people all over the world. There is no cure for asthma but there are definite ways to improve your quality of life. Living with asthma can be easy as long as you can figure out what triggers your asthma attacks and how to avoid these triggers. ... Views: 1105
Ever get heartburn after eating your favorite meal, or have a sore throat with acidic remnants? This could be caused by acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Most people at some point in their life experience the symptoms of acid reflux but about 10% of American adults deal with ... Views: 1096
Smoking is a trillion dollar industry, recruiting new smokers on a daily basis. People don’t normally choose to start smoking rather they are brought in due to the social interaction and “cool” aspect. Thousands of people try to quit smoking however many fail and return back to it. It’s an ... Views: 1096
Asthma is an airway condition that has rapidly increased in prevalence over the last couple of decades. This may be due to the increase in pollution, toxins and triggers in our environment. However, with the increase in prevalence there is an increased motivation to find treatments to relieve ... Views: 1088
Acne is the most infamous skin condition that plagues our society. People from young to old of all ages, races and skin textures get acne on a daily basis. For most having an acne breakout is simple to treat by washing your face and using an over the counter or home remedy acne treatments. ... Views: 1084
Feeling rundown, sneezing, coughing, or fatigued? All are symptoms of the flu, a contagious virus that usually spreads throughout the population during the late fall through early spring. The US experiences annual outbreaks of the seasonal flu however other variations include H1N1, bird flu and ... Views: 1084
Meditation is an ancient art form that has been used in the Eastern cultures for thousands of years. Eastern philosophy believes meditation is used to expand your consciousness until you are at one with the cosmos as a whole. Meditation is about transcending the physical body and letting your ... Views: 1078
Homeopathic medicine is just one of many alternative medicines making a comeback in the U.S., which is strange since homeopathy is the second most commonly, used form of medicine in the world. Homeopathy like many of the other alternative medicines is based on the body’s innate capacity to heal ... Views: 1077
Do you suffer from neck or back pain? This is problem that is increasingly plaguing people all over the world. Because of the change in lifestyle from years ago, people have developed new symptoms and disorders that where rare in the years past. In the olden days, when people had back pain the ... Views: 1075
Since 2000 BC white teeth have been the mark of beauty and a sign of wealth. Not unlike our ancestors, we share this vain ideology that a sparkling smile will make us more beautiful, more attractive and more valuable. Teeth whitening has only appeared within the main stream about two decades ago ... Views: 1074
Detoxification is the elimination of toxic substances from the body. Alternative medicines such as Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine have used herbs, diet, exercise and supplements for detoxification for over 3,000 years. Although, there are several detox programs, diets and products ... Views: 1072
Acne is those painful, red lesions that appear on your skin usually at the worst possible moment. Acne is formed due to blocked oil glands in the skin that become inflamed and the gland or hair follicle ruptures. There are a lot of treatments available for acne, OTC, prescriptions, creams, and ... Views: 1052
It’s pretty devastating when you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and notice a pimple has sprouted on your face overnight. Acne is the number one skin problem that people are faced with ion a day-to-day basis. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) about 40 million ... Views: 1051
Ayurvedic medicine has been around for thousands of years. With the increased popularity in complementary and alternative medicines, Ayurveda has been steadily increasing in the number of followers in America. Although, Ayuravedic medicine is still used as the traditional medicine in India. The ... Views: 1043
There has been a lot of talk about antioxidants and how they help and protect the body from aging. In today’s society everyone experiences oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs from normal metabolic process and exposure to natural or artificial radiation, pollution, sun exposure, toxins in ... Views: 1040