Yoga Provides Multiple Benefits for Cancer Survivors

Yoga has long been a form of relaxation, meditation and exercise, dating back to several thousand years B.C. Originating out of India, yoga teaches us to focus on the self: mind, body, spirit. Which is exactly what cancer survivors need to do to heal. So it makes sense that a new study found that yoga can aid survivors with sleep, energy and vitality.Researchers...

Feel Healthy, Look Healthy, Be Happy - A Lifestyle Makeover

Get ready for a shocker - almost none of us, yes, NONE OF US, are nearly as healthy, happy, and energetic as we could be, should be. This may not be a big surprise to you and me, but why then is no one doing anything about this epidemic? The simple answer is that we're all so used to doing things the way we have been for nearly a century that, not only is the...

Whats The Difference Involving Fish Oil And Krill Oil

You will find reports saying that there's a new omega 3 supplement in town that will challenge the highly respected oil supplement - that new product is called antarctic krill oil. But could there be really much difference? Let us check more details on the fish oil vs. krill oil argument and know the facts.It has already proven its prowess as a good supplement....

Reasons why krill oil is great for your health

It is a well known misconception that all fats that we eat are harmful for your body. This is definitely not true because there are some fats that are very good for your body. One category of fat that is beneficial for your body is the Omega3 fatty acids. Always bear in mind that foods rich in Omega 3 should form a part of our diet.Krill Oil Benefits List 1....

What's Krill Oil?

Krill are small crustaceans, much like shrimp, which grow to be from one to six centimeters lengthy. They reside along the oceans flooring, and feed mostly on phytoplankton. Eaten by a big variety of wildlife such as whales, seals, penguins, squid, and fish or all types, these creatures are pretty much on the bottom with the meals chain.Most commercial kind...

Different Types of Treadmills For Exercise

Walking, jogging or running can be a very fun way to do exercise, but for many who live in urban and crowded areas, going out armed with water bottle, portable music player, towel, running shoes and lots of energy sometimes can't be an option, hoping that the weather keeps holding. But alas, it happens more often that not, that it is not possible at all to...

Stomach wraps more effective approach to treat severe acid reflux

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): For treatment of severe acid reflux, stomach wrap operations could be a more effective option than acid suppression tablets, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.The study shows a more pronounced improvement in symptoms shortly after surgery than with drug treatment.Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common chronic...

Useful Remedies For Acid Reflux

Health factors as well as eating habits can at times lead to several uncomfortable health conditions such as Acid reflux.Acid reflux a uncomfortable condition that can lead to various health conditions. For example, people who usually suffer from acid reflux are more prone to develope esophageal cancers than those who dont usually suffer from it. The pain...

Health Care Reform and the Courts

The number of states jointly suing to overturn the new health care reform law on constitutional grounds swelled to 20 last week. It is the latest example of conservatives’ determination to thwart reforms that will do enormous good — and the latest reminder that politicians will continue to posture and demagogue the issue through the November elections and beyond.The...

Obese People Lose Weight at High Altitudes

Here's a possible future diet tip: Move to a mountaintop.In a recent study, obese individuals who spent time at a mountain facility at high altitudes lost weight without going on a diet. And they kept the pounds off for at least four weeks once they returned to normal altitudes.The researchers suspect part of the weight loss can be attributed to the thin air,...

Compounds in Green Tea May Protect Against Common Eye Diseases

Green tea has increasingly become one of the world’s most popular beverages, and for good reason. The purported health benefits of green tea are nothing short of amazing. It appears to reduce the risk for a wide range of diseases, from bacterial or viral infections to chronic degenerative conditions including cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes...

Dinner Table Myths Debunked

By Heather MayerThink everyone wins when you bribe Junior to finish his broccoli for a scoop of ice cream? Wrong! Here we debunk the top five nutritional myths parents encounter on their quest to raise healthy and happy children.MYTH: Clean your plate. There are starving children in (insert third-world country here).Attention baby boomers! It is no longer forbidden...

10 No-Cost Strategies to Fight Depression

Feeling depressed?With the economy stuck in neutral, people have more reasons to be depressed—and less money to treat their depression—than in the past.The cost of medication and talk therapy add up even if you have health insurance—and more than 46 million people in the U.S. (and counting) do not.If you’re depressed, and especially if you have bipolar disorder,...

Get a Better Workout by Hitting the Stairs

Every day my sixth-floor walk-up reminds me that I could be in better shape. I hit the gym every morning and do a few endurance events a year, but I’m always out of breath when I reach the top of the stairs.It’s not only humbling, but it’s also annoying. How can I run a 5K at a seven-minute-mile pace and not make it to the top of the stairs without panting?Here’s...

Organic food 101: What’s the difference between organic and conventional food?

For millions of years, humans have farmed and raised organic food. That is, food grown and raised without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. The use of these synthetic growth aids has increased in popularity over the 20th century and has become so common food grown or raised in this way is now considered conventional.A...

Want an Alternative to Caffeine? Meet Teeccino

Trying to cut the caffeine habit can be impossible if you’re used to waking up to a strong brew and refilling your mug a few times a day at the office. Decaffeinated coffees and teas still carry traces of the stimulant that can wreak havoc on your body even if you don’t realize it. Discovered by a German chemist in 1819, the chemical compound in coffee was...