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- What your lack of energy is really a sign of… - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBy now you may have noticed you simply don’t have the same get-up-and-go like you once had in your youth. In fact, you’re probably yawning just reading this (it’s OK, I won’t take offense!)… Lack of energy is something that seems to plague us all as we become busier with our lives. But there ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Are You Unknowingly Increasing Your Risk Of Osteoporosis? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you are over 50, you are at risk of osteoporosis. And if you are a woman, that risk is even higher. There is nothing you can do about your age or your sex. But there are other factors which put you at risk of osteoporosis that you can control. The risk of osteoporosis is not something that ...
Views: 1383 - 5 Easy ways to strengthen your bones - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur bones are vital body parts. Without our skeleton, we’d probably just be organic mush pooling on the ground. The trouble is, as we age, our bones become weaker and more fragile, putting us at greater risk for fractures and breaks. Likewise, when we do sustain these injuries, recovery time ...
Views: 1451 - Simple steps for preventing diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all know that diabetes is a disease where there is excess sugar in the blood. Why is it there? How can I prevent it? Why does everyone not get it? All good questions. And I’ll try and answer all of them here. Let me start by explaining the causes of diabetes without getting too ...
Views: 638 - 5 Natural ways to reduce belly fat - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCan you pinch more than an inch around your middle? That flabby flesh seems to settle and spread out around the waist, creating a belly bulge that looks as though you’ve spent every one of your Saturdays drinking beer. A protruding belly and love handles isn’t considered the most flattering ...
Views: 625 - Build strong bones for healthier aging - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneConcerned about your bones? And ways to keep bones healthy? You should be. The sooner you start the better. As they say, too, it’s never too late. Your risk for osteoporosis, where your bones become fragile and porous, has a lot to do with the bone mass you’ve developed in your 20s and 30s, and ...
Views: 1163 - Coconut water for lower blood pressure - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn the famous calypso song Coconut Woman, the singer croons…“Get your coconut water, It’s good for your daughter…” While there’s ample truth in that, coconut is good for the rest of the family too. The song continues: “Coco got a lot of iron, Make you strong like a lion.” I’m not sure ...
Views: 1151 - Back pain getting worse? Could be depression - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’ve ever strained your back lifting something heavy or trying to rearrange your furniture, you know how bad back pain can be. Or maybe you live with chronic back pain… You’re all too familiar with the agony it can bring on and the roadblocks to everyday life. Maybe you’ve been ...
Views: 760 - Easy ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneImagine this scenario: You get up in the morning, A strange person walks into your room and starts talking to you. The person makes your bed, and basically behaves in a very helpful amiable manner. The face seems familiar, but you just cannot seem to remember who it is. Ordinarily it wouldn’t ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Magnesium deficiency Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur body requires a few essentials in order to keep us going. Water, vitamins and nutrients are the staples we need to stay healthy. But did you know that our body also needs seven essential minerals? These minerals include sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus and ...
Views: 975 - Stomach trouble? How meditation can help - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhile you’re sitting reading this, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and now slowly release the air through your mouth. Think about how you feel. Better yet, try it again, maybe a few more times. Taking these brief moments to really focus on our breathing can ...
Views: 692 - 6 Natural fixes for joint pain and arthritis - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’ve always been a great fan of dancing, but I don’t dance much nowadays. The reason being I don’t like the modern dancing (if you can call it dancing). Most of my peers who danced the real stuff – the rock-and-roll, the twist, the fox-trot, and even the cha-cha – have all been relegated to the ...
Views: 929 - Is bacteria wreaking havoc with your digestion? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt starts as a rumble in your stomach and the next thing you know you’re running to the bathroom. They don’t call it “the runs” for no reason. Diarrhea can strike suddenly and it’s often hard to pinpoint what caused the attack. Worse yet, it can leave you feeling groggy, sick, and fearful of ...
Views: 473 - Lower blood pressure with herbs and spices - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHere’s a snapshot of America’s health when it comes to the heart: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer. High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 doesn’t realize it, putting them at risk for ...
Views: 625 - Natural remedies for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere’s almost nothing that’s more uncomfortable than those frequent mad dashes to the bathroom, followed by a burning feeling when you urinate. So not fun! That intense urge to urinate can wreak havoc with your day (and night), leaving you on edge, tired, achy and unhappy. That’s because ...
Views: 502 - The real cause of hearing loss and how to prevent it - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOne of the most poignant true life stories may have given modern scientists and doctors the real reason behind hearing loss. This story is about a man who was very good at what he did. In fact, he was arguably the best in his chosen field. There was only one problem – when people applauded his ...
Views: 453 - 9 surprising health benefits of cabbage - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDid you ever notice, how when you cut a cabbage in half along its core, you often see the thick white stem in the center and the white arms radiating outward like a crab? I find this very symbolic. I’ll tell you why. We all know the crab can move in any direction. And so can cancer, the ...
Views: 767 - Yogurt for digestion, high blood pressure (and more!) - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFind yourself in the dairy aisle considering a good yogurt? The choices can be a little overwhelming – with extra-creamy and fancy fruit and coffee flavors – but one thing is for certain: Yogurt does a body good! Yogurt is known as a superstar for digestive health, proteins, and new research ...
Views: 525 - Natural blood pressure fix: Beet juice - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHigh blood pressure can take a serious toll on your overall health. Getting your numbers down to normal is crucial for a healthy heart and to avoid the onset of heart-related diseases. But if you’re a bit wary of taking prescription drugs to lower your blood pressure, there may be a natural ...
Views: 867 - Natural home remedies for an upset stomach - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneToo much spicy food causing you stomach trouble? Or maybe your nerves are on edge and your gut is trying to send you an SOS signal? Stomach pain, bloating, gas – whatever the symptom, it’s just not fun. There are all sorts of reasons for stomach ache, many of which are benign and symptoms ...
Views: 491 - Eat your way to healthy digestion - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen asked what the secret to happiness is, the philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau said, “a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion.” How right he is. One can have all the riches in the world, and all the good things that money can buy, but if their digestion is not good, it can take ...
Views: 538 - Top 10 natural supplements for heart health - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGive your heart health some attention! The heart is like your engine room, pumping nutrient-and-oxygen-rich blood throughout the body and beating 100,000 times a day. That’s almost 40 million times a year. So if you don’t treat your heart right, with daily activity, good food and exercise – and ...
Views: 691 - Why my parents want to grow old at home - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure you can relate to this. My parents want to stay in the house they’ve lived in for over 40 years – the house where my sisters and I grew up – as long as they can. It’s their home, the center point of family memories, holiday dinners in the dining room, cribbage games on the back porch, ...
Views: 871 - Sleep problems? Why napping is good for your health - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDoes a poor night’s sleep have you feeling sleepy by midday? Or yawning your way through the morning? Here’s a good excuse to take a nap. New research has found that the negative health effects of a sleepless night may be remedied by just 40 winks. In a study involving 11 male participants ...
Views: 1000 - Are these daily habits damaging your eyes? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur eyes put up with a lot: Hours in front of the TV or computer, low mood lighting in a restaurant, squinting into the sun while driving (even with sunglasses). There’s a long list. Despite how important our eyesight is, we tend to take it for granted. There are certain habits, in ...
Views: 400 - Why my parents want to grow old at home - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure you can relate to this. My parents want to stay in the house they’ve lived in for over 40 years – the house where my sisters and I grew up – as long as they can. It’s their home, the center point of family memories, holiday dinners in the dining room, cribbage games on the back porch, ...
Views: 865 - 4 top healing foods to boost your immune system - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt takes more than an apple a day to keep your family doctor away. It takes more than washing your hands and using hand sanitizer, too. As it turns out, it’s the addition of so-called “superfoods” – or healing foods – to your diet that will strengthen your immune system and help you to fight ...
Views: 574(1 vote) - The new toxin lurking in your water bottle - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you were concerned about bisphenol A (BPA) and started to pick up Tupperware and bottles that were labelled BPA-free, you still aren’t in the clear. That’s because recent animal studies have revealed that a replacement for BPA – called bisphenol S (BPS) – may also be hazardous to your ...
Views: 523 - Lift your mood with these healing foods - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen I’m stressed or feeling down, I’m quick to turn to chocolate – and I don’t stop at the recommended single high-cocoa dark chocolate square! That’s the trouble with emotional eating. Once you start, it’s hard to just say no more. But there are better ways to get your smile back. The ...
Views: 458 - Revealed: Truth about non-organic fruits and vegetables - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere has been ongoing debate in the food world about organic versus non-organic. What’s better for us in the long run? How dangerous are the pesticides used in conventional growing? The questions keep coming and the matter can be confusing at best. We all want safe and nutritious food, but ...
Views: 830 - The real reason your pain is getting worse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLiving with pain can really impact your life. Normal, everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. But new research has discovered what’s making your pain even worse. There is one significant factor standing between you and ...
Views: 834 - Gluten-free bad for your health? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneToday, it’s difficult not to notice all of the gluten-free products available in health food and grocery stores. There’s been a number of books, magazine articles and news segments, too – all of which have characterized gluten as a dietary villain. Yet, there is no evidence to support ...
Views: 453 - 4 tips to help cold hands and feet - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEver experience any numbness, pain or tingling in your hands, arms, feet and legs? Plenty of people suffer from such circulation problems, whether they’re relatively minor, more severe or potentially life-threatening. That’s because cold temperatures make blood vessels in the hands and feet ...
Views: 545 - Why you should never hold in your pee - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn my many years of practice, the number of times I’ve advised patients not to hold in their urine is countless. Going to the bathroom when nature calls can be a nuisance when we’re busy or nowhere near the facilities, but it’s important. You’ve likely heard the same advice from a doctor, or ...
Views: 753 - Are these common habits harming your digestion? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBloating, gas, cramps – these can all make your day highly uncomfortable. Worse yet, if you don’t know what’s causing your stomach distress, it can become that much more frustrating. It could be allergies or ulcers, but there are many other reasons why your stomach is crying out for help that ...
Views: 450 - Joint pain help without drugs… - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMy doctor sent me to a rheumatologist because of the bad arthritis in my hands. Years on a computer keyboard can be tough on joints! I had swelling, pain, stiffness and was wearing support braces at night. The rheumatologist prescribed medication for my symptoms, letting me know there is no cure ...
Views: 836 - This popular alcohol drink really helps your memory - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEvery now and then, a glass of wine or beer is such a pleasure. With dinner, it’s that little something extra to toast with or bring out the flavors of your meal. At a pub, sampling a craft brew is a conversation-starter with friends and family. I’m convinced that an occasional glass of ...
Views: 445 - Your heartburn could be a sign of something more serious - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure at some point you’ve experience that burning sensation after a meal. It’s uncomfortable and also a nuisance, but you pop an antacid and that burning feeling fades away. You may never have been too concerned about it before, maybe you just enjoyed food that was too spicy or acidic, ...
Views: 502 - Not eating these foods? You’re putting yourself at risk of… - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou may want to fill up on more sweet potatoes, butternut squash and those dark leafy greens. That’s because a lack of vitamin A – usually found in these foods – could be behind type 2 diabetes. A new study by New York’s Weill Cornell Medical College, published in The Journal of Biological ...
Views: 634 - Prevent Future Eye Problems - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAs the average age of the Canadian population continues to rise due to the large number of baby boomers, we need to start paying attention to age-related diseases and look at ways we can prevent them. Eye-sight is one of the senses that many people take for granted, but what if you started to ...
Views: 519 - Eat whole grains every day to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to your heart health and reducing your risk of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD), it may be as easy as what you eat. In fact, new research suggests by incorporating whole grains into your diet, you’re highly benefiting your heart. According to research by the Harvard School ...
Views: 690 - Invisible epidemic taking toll on America’s seniors - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhat’s the best fix for a very bad day? A phone call to a friend, or going for a walk in the park? Maybe a nice home-cooked meal… Better yet – a good stiff drink or a martini, shaken not stirred. If that doesn’t ease the pain, prescription painkillers can help you stay on that even ...
Views: 681 - Eating Avocado fruit daily is beneficial for your cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHave you been avoiding avocados because they’re high in fat? New research shows that you may be missing out on the fruit’s benefits to your cardiovascular health and cholesterol numbers. In fact, eating an avocado a day, as part of a diet with moderate fat intake, could help lower cholesterol ...
Views: 732 - Scared about Alzheimer’s? It could be Lewy Body Dementia - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s, and yet it’s often misidentified and therefore underdiagnosed – to the detriment of many patients. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, what’s called Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) has three ...
Views: 955 - Reduce your risk of stroke, Depression and heart disease by regular walking - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen I’m feeling a little low or under the weather, there’s one thing I know will be a sure pick-me-up – besides chocolate – a walk and cafe latte date with my girlfriend, Becky. What I love about Becky is that she’s like me, only taller, with better skin. She likes to be active and on the ...
Views: 696 - One easy step to avoid catching a cold this season - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWinter can be a chilling experience. Colder temperatures, gusty winds and snow – and bundling up to take it on – are all what can be expected in a typical North American winter. Even Florida can get frosty! No wonder so many of us like to head south for a beach vacation. No matter where you ...
Views: 499 - How Many People Actually Eat Healthy? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you ask your neighbors if they think they are healthy, chances are they will say “yes”, yet according to extensive market research only a small portion of the population is actually practicing what they preach. The globally-known market research company, NPD group conducted an extensive ...
Views: 853 - If there’s someone you don’t want to listen to, it’s these doctors - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHow many millions of us tune in to medical doctors on TV? The gripping real-life drama of people struggling with health problems, the new scientific discoveries, superfoods and advanced medical information explained in simple terms by earnest MDs. Here they are, larger than life on your ...
Views: 434 - Taking painkillers on a regular basis? There’s a better fix - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen your knees hurt, it can really hold you back from doing the things you love. Even getting up from your seat becomes a struggle. You probably stick to the usual remedy of taking a pain-reliever containing acetaminophen, the over-the-counter drug that’s often an alternative to aspirin. ...
Views: 720 - Science says make this one change so you can live a long, healthy life - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWith today’s advanced medical techniques and growing scientific knowledge, age is increasingly just a number. But even if people now live longer than at any other time in history, that doesn’t mean we don’t sometimes deal with feeling our age – or feeling even older than our years. If health ...
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