Among the many harmful lifestyle, dietary and environmental factors which do damage to one’s health, smoking is probably top of the bad list.
And it’s not just respiratory related health conditions which see increases in risk; the study highlighted in the following article discusses how smoking even increases a woman’s chances of suffering premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. (more…)
Conventional medical wisdom says it’s fine to move your bowels only once in a couple of days, as long as your pattern is regular. Natural healers and alternative practitioners, however, know better - a minimum of once per day is necessary for good health and vitality.
Constipation may seem like a trivial and harmless problem, but the fact is that this seemingly little ailment can have far reaching and detrimental effects on various aspects of a person’s health. The following article discusses more. (more…)
The modern world we live in today is quite literally a minefield of dangerous toxins and chemicals, none more so than for a pregnant mother. Fetuses, together with infants and other young children, are especially susceptible to such harmful substances, partly because they are still in a developmental phase, and partly because of their relatively lower body weight (which increases the impact of the chemicals).
Recent research has linked pregnant ladies’ exposure to hairspray to an increased risk of hypospadias, a common genital birth defect in boys. (more…)
Not enough can be said about the health benefits of vitamin D.
The research study highlighted in the following article sheds some light on the link between vitamin D and high blood pressure, or hypertension. (more…)
What are the key elements of a good weight loss regimen?
Certainly, exercise and good dietary choices play extremely important roles. But what other specific details do we need to take note of? Are there certain types of exercise which would be more effective? How about the mental aspect of it? (more…)
Everybody knows that exercise is critical for good health and vitality. Yet exercise, especially higher impact ones such as jogging, has also been blamed for causing damage to one’s joints, especially the ankles the knees. Is this a fact, or a misconception?
In the following article, research which puts this myth to bed is discussed. Exercise is important! (more…)
In one’s latter years, degeneration of eye health is almost taken to be a given. But there are simple and important steps we can take to protect the health of our eyes, and a few of them are discussed in the following article.
Indeed, research shows that vigorous exercise - yes, exercise! - could give eye health a boost, too. Now, that’s a link that perhaps many of us would not draw. (more…)
Poor diets, sedentary lifestyles and ballooning waistlines are major reasons why so many people die from heart attacks and cardiovascular-related conditions every year.
The following article highlights research into how exercise and keeping healthy weight are two critical elements of preventing heart failure. (more…)
Everywhere you look, there seems to be many overweight and obese people nowadays. And that applies even to teenagers and children.
The following article discusses research which suggested that women who put on too much weight during pregnancy may be increasing the probability of their kids turning out overweight in the future. (more…)
Smoking has already emerged has one of the major killers in the world today. Evidence, though, is growing that excess body weight is very harmful to health, too.
And research highlighted in the following article suggests that just being overweight can shorten one’s life significantly, with the effects perhaps being as bad as smoking. So, it’s not just obesity which kills, but even excess weight of a smaller degree. (more…)
Obesity and being overweight has quite literally become an epidemic in the developed world. With it, demand for quick-fix weight loss fads has also ballooned.
In the following article, though, two very simple daily measures are described, measures which can help prevent us from putting on excess weight, as well as aid our efforts to lose weight. (more…)
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer to strike today. More and more research, though, is revealing various ways in which women’s risk of getting this disease can be lowered.
The following article highlights the importance of one particular weapon in the prevention of breast cancer arsenal - vigorous physical activity. (more…)
Statins are pharmaceutical drugs frequently prescribed to control and lower cholesterol levels. On top of that, they are often pushed as some sort of magical medication which can supposedly benefit health in various ways.
Is that true, or just another propaganda gimmick from the pharmaceutical industry? Well, as far as statins lowering prostate cancer risk is concerned, the following article suggests the opposite may be true. (more…)
If you are overweight or obese, then please take serious note. Excess weight has been repeatedly shown to increase one’s risk of many serious diseases, including cancer.
Not only that, the following article suggests that it also raises the mortality rate of prostate cancer sufferers. (more…)
Asthma rates in children today have soared to very high levels. This trend mirrors the rates of many other health conditions and ailments which the young ones suffer from nowadays.
One of the causes is an environmentally more toxic and polluted world. And the following article suggests that traffic pollution could be one of the contributors. (more…)
When a cellphone or mobile phone is placed next to a computer monitor or a television and an incoming signal is received, either for an SMS or a call, the image on the screen gets all distorted and contorted. After using a cellphone for a number of minutes, it is not uncommon for one’s ears to hurt, and one’s side of the face to feel almost like it’s burning.
These are signs of the potential dangers of cellphone radiation. With these little contraptions becoming so common and so much a part of our daily lives (some of us even sleep with our cellphones next to us!), what detrimental effects on health are lurking and waiting to explode on the cellphone-using population? (more…)
Most experts agree that alcohol, especially when drunk in large amounts, is very damaging on health, although some also feel that red wine does more good than bad.
In the following article, a study which highlights the possible dangers, in terms of raising cancer risk, of drinking just two alcoholic drinks per day is discussed. (more…)
Some experts are adamant that alcohol of all forms is bad for health, taxing the liver and increasing one’s risk of many degenerative diseases. Advocates, however, insist that red wine is good for health.
No study is perfect, and the one described in the following article certainly isn’t. But it does offer us some insight on the link between alcohol drinking and cancer risk. (more…)
Did you have a good rest last night? Do you sleep well, and do you sleep enough?
It really does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that a lack of quality sleep is detrimental to our state of health. The following article highlights a link between lack of sleep and pre-diabetes. (more…)
Do you or someone you know hold rather negative views of old age? Do you fear aging? Do you think that old folks are destined to be weak, sick and helpless?
Such viewpoints could actually have an adverse impact on one’s health later in life, as discussed in the following article. Probably something like a self-fulfilling prophecy, perhaps. (more…)
Green tea has, in recent years, gained a lot of prominence for its health benefits. Its popularity has thus also soared, and many people are now drinking green tea as a healthful beverage.
Some of green tea’s possible benefits are discussed in the following article. (more…)
Every day, as we go about our daily lives, there are probably hundreds of studies taking place on the subject of cancer and diet alone. What foods have anti-cancer effects? What foods protect against the disease? And what foods cause cancer? (more…)
A lady from Indiana, US, recently got in touch with and shared her journey of recovery from breast cancer. The protocol Marilyn Brent had used was largely a dietary and herbal one, obtained from an Amish healer by the name of Solomon Wickey. Strong faith, dealing with negative emotions, as well as a positive mental outlook were also crucial elements in her healing.
The details of her story as well as the healing plan she used are described in another article. Click here to read: Woman Beats Breast Cancer Using Healing Diet and Plan from Solomon Wickey. (more…)
A number of recent studies have highlighted some possible things we can do to prevent and beat cancer.
The findings of these studies are summarized below. Click on the respective links to read more. (more…)
Often, we are told of the safety and effectiveness of modern medicine’s methods and treatment techniques. We are told that a certain drug has been thoroughly tested and confirmed to be “safe” for human use. We are told that a certain treatment method has a such-and-such percentage of success. We are told that chemotherapy is a “proven” treatment, with a “proven” track record, with “proven” success rates, and is “proven” to lengthen life.
Yet, how much of these assertions or claims are actually true? (more…)
There are literally dozens of alternative cancer treatment protocols out there which have more than decent, even excellent, track records. Some have been around for a long time, while some are relatively recent discoveries. Some need the supervision of a physician or practitioner, while some can be done on one’s own. Some are more well-known than others.
Here, I would like to highlight two such treatment methods. (more…)
Many people turn to natural and herbal remedies for many minor ailments - headaches, itchy skin, tummy upsets and what not. But when it comes to a serious ailment like cancer, most people freeze.
Yes, it is extremely difficult to walk away from the conventional medical system and conventional cancer treatment. To walk away from prestigious and high-tech hospitals; established and qualified medical doctors and specialists with a long list of credentials; doctors, nurses and other persons of authority dressed in robes; and what is supposedly “proven”. (more…)
Although some experts may disagree, there is a fair bit of evidence available on the health benefits of vegetarian or vegan diets. In any case, it is impossible to disagree with the body of proof which indicates the positive effects of whole fruits and vegetables on health.
One big problem in modern day diets is too much meat and animal food products. Another is the lack of fresh whole fruits and vegetables. Addressing this imbalance will go a long way not just in preventing diabetes, but also in promoting overall good health and vitality. (more…)
Are you wondering how to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
This condition tends to hit older or elderly persons. But it is not an eventuality, and we can do our part to keep this ailment away. Having active, happy and fulfilling latter years is possible, and the following article highlights a few tips from some recent studies. (more…)
There are big things wrong with the medical and health care (are they the same thing?) system in developed nations today. There is also much wrong with the food and beverage industry, much wrong with the pharmaceutical industry. There is just too much emphasis on profits, on dangerous drugs, and not enough on simple, effective, natural remedies, like nutrition and exercise.
In the following short, 4-minute clip, which was aired in Sept 2007, Bill Maher takes a dig at the abovementioned areas. It’s a good watch - a lot of important information, and at the same time also a good laugh. Enjoy! (more…)
Do you do volunteer work? If you do, then good for you! Many of us, perhaps even most of us, have thought about volunteering our time for needy people or needy causes. But, somehow, excuses and reasons always crop up. ‘Next time’, or ‘one day’, are typical thought processes.
Besides helping others who are in need, volunteerism also gives ourselves a big boost. And we’re not just talking emotionally or mentally, but in terms of physical health, too. The wise men are correct - when we give, we receive, too. (more…)
The role of mental and emotional health and wellbeing in the prevention of disease as well as the promotion of good health and vitality cannot be over-emphasized. They are, quite simply put, absolutely crucial.
In fact, some healing modalities place mental and emotional issues at the top of the list of all causes of diseases. Certainly, trauma, stress and negativity in these areas are extremely toxic to our bodies, perhaps even more so than physical toxins and poisons. In this article, a few studies linking cancer and mental and emotional outlook are briefly discussed, and links are provided to more detailed write-ups. (more…)
Almost every day or every other day, there is news on studies which link certain foods or environmental factors with cancer.
The great news is, more often than not, anything which prevents or fights cancer also promotes good health and vitality in other ways. On the flip side, whatever causes cancer would usually also be linked to other degenerative diseases. (more…)
Have you ever heard of German New Medicine, or GNM for short? I hadn’t, until I recently conversed with a lady who fully recovered from ovarian cancer and peritoneal tumors using this system of healing.
Basically, based on my limited understanding, GNM is a healing protocol based on the fundamental assumption that disease has its root in emotional issues, in other words, that all diseases originate from unexpected shock experiences. (more…)
Conventional cancer treatment or therapy - either word is highly misleading regarding its effectiveness and safety - is woefully ineffectively and frightfully dangerous.
There are literally countless adverse and side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, cancer drugs and even surgery. Hair loss, nausea, organ failure, even death. Now, we can add bone loss to the list, too. (more…)
Fish is highly lauded by many experts as a food with significant health benefits. This applies quite specifically to wild-caught fish, as farm-raised fish, like many commercially farmed animals, are fed many undesirable substances in less-than-ideal living conditions.
Another point of concern is heavy metal contamination. Because fish do not have a mechanism for getting rid of heavy metals from their bodies, these substances tend to accumulate in their bodily tissues. With our waters becoming increasingly contaminated, fish are beginning to contain increasing amounts of mercury. Mercury, of course, is a deadly toxin. (more…)
Osteoporosis, thanks to degenerate dietary and lifestyle habits, is a growing problem in developed nations. It also follows that fractures arising from osteoporosis are on the rise.
But did you know that fractures due to osteoporosis actually kills a significant number of people? I certainly didn’t. The following article gives us some suggestions on a few possible protective measures. (more…)
When it comes to bone health, the nutrient which immediately comes to mind is calcium; not many people know much about the role of vitamin K in ensuring healthy bones and joints.
In fact, not many people know about the health benefits or positive effects of vitamin K. The following article gives us some information on the protective benefits of the vitamin. (more…)
Do you have the habit of speaking to older folks, especially those who may be ill, in a simplistic and child-like manner, in much the same way you speak to a baby or little children?
If you do, you may want to reconsider having such a habit, as doing so may have a negative impact on the health of elderly folks, as revealed in research. (more…)
Diabetes is a serious health condition which is beginning to affect an increasing number of people. In natural health circles, there is very little doubt that diabetes is a lifestyle and dietary disease.
And its escalating rates are heavily taxing the already burdened US medical care system, as revealed in the following article. (more…)
Allergies are a sure sign of toxic lifestyles, poor food choices and toxin-laden bodies. A weak immune system cannot cope with certain foods and certain substances, resulting in allergic reactions and symptoms.
With the way modern life bombards our bodies with all sorts of rubbish, is it really any wonder that food allergies are on the rise? (more…)
We have been told for years that having fluoride in our drinking water is good for us, in particular our teeth. Without fluoride, we are told, our teeth will decay and fall out.
How true are these assertions? And what about the health dangers of fluoride? The authorities barely speak about that. If you wish to take responsibility for the purity of your drinking water supplies and the health of your family, read the following article on the potential negative effects of fluoride, in particular on fetuses and infants. (more…)
Arthroscopic knee surgery is said to be a very commonly carried out operation. However, it may not bring the desired benefits as far as osteoarthritis and arthritis-related physical disability are concerned, as highlighted in the following article.
If more studies were carried out on different types of surgical procedures, I am certain that there will be many more which show up as failing to bring expected or promised benefits. Generally speaking, surgeries are hugely overdone in modern medicine today, in particular those used to fix chronic and degenerative health conditions. (more…)
Disease is costly, in more ways than one. And obesity is no different.
Some parties have set out to calculate certain costs associated with obesity, and these are highlighted in the following article.
High blood pressure is not something which is limited to adults and older persons; in today’s world, the young ones are susceptible, too.
With high blood pressure, or hypertension, being linked to other serious diseases, such as stroke, it is definitely not something to be taken lightly. And a recent study has shown that something as simple as lack of sleep or poor sleep can raise blood pressure levels in adolescents. (more…)
Healthcare and medical costs in the United States are spiraling out of control. Yet, a study has found that millions of working Americans who suffer from chronic health conditions do not actually have insurance.
It’s hardly a healthy situation at all. Read on for more details. (more…)
An American study has shown a positive link between running and health of elderly persons.
This study dispels myths about how running may be damaging for older persons by potentially causing injuries. (more…)
The best strategy for the prevention of strokes must surely be to live a healthy lifestyle.
Stroke is pretty much the brain version of what happens to the heart in a heart attack. When an artery which brings blood to the brain is blocked, or when small vessels in the brain burst, then the brain is in big trouble. (more…)
Cancer, without doubt, is a much feared and potentially debilitating disease. Often, cancer sufferers, especially those who undergo conventional cancer treatment, are, sadly, scarred for life.
And a recent study conducted by researchers from the Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam has revealed that survivors of the disease experience more difficulty finding or staying in jobs, as compared to those who have never had the ailment. (more…)
A study conducted at the University of Michigan has found that men who had previously suffered from gonorrhea have a higher risk of getting prostate cancer.
Another risk factor is having multiple sex partners - having had more than 25 sexual partners in a man’s lifetime also raises his risk of prostate cancer to over 2.5 times that of men who have had less than six sex partners. (more…)