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Eat Much?

Health Blog -- If you had asked me this a month ago, I would probably have laughed and said “You think?”I have been experiencing some drastic changes in life, though, and about a month ago, I couldn’t focus and couldn’t even muster enough desire to eat.Of course, I did eat a little, and after a couple of weeks, I started eating “normally” again.However, at that point, it seemed that my stomach had gotten used to...     11-06
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Why Do You Keep Failing At Weight Loss?

Health Blog -- If you are like the average person trying to lose weight, then you have probably asked this question many times over.We have to face it: weight loss is NOT easy.Those who have been blessed with fast metabolism do not have to worry about this issue, but there are countless people trying to shed pounds on a regular basis, only to face failure.Perhaps, if we look at some of the factors that contribut...     10-31
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Is Soy Really Good For You?

Health Blog -- Soy is great for you.It can fight cancer.No, soy can be bad for you, especially if you’re a guy.It can lead to growth of breasts or lower testosterone levels.These are some of the conflicting statements about soy and its by products.But what is the low down on soy?Is it really good for you or not? According to Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.: A study of children fed soy protein formula for more th...     10-06
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Bad Times Equals Good Health

Health Blog -- They say that without hard times, we cannot become better people.If you think about it, there are a lot of sayings from way back that run along a similar vein.No pain, no gain.You have to go through the fire to reap the benefits.You have to be polished and sanded to become a shiny gem.The list could go on and on. But what about the economic crisis that we have been experiencing all over the world?...     09-30
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Shoo Stress, Don’t Bother Me

Health Blog -- Stress is very much part of my life.I thought I realized the full extent of what it did to me.I thought that it was just normal and that it will not do anything “bad” to me.In fact, I used to take pride in the fact that I worked better under duress.Then suddenly, everything just seemed to fall apart.I would get all sorts of illnesses.I would feel bad in general.I would even get depressed and too d...     09-22
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Are You An Impulsive Buyer?You Might Be An Overeater As Well!

Health Blog -- When you go to the grocery store to stock up your pantry, do you have a list?Or do you go through each aisle and just pick up whatever item you feel like taking home with you?It may be oversimplifying things, but if you tend to do the latter, you just might be an impulsive buyer.And guess what?Researchers say that financially impulsive people might be damaging more than their checking accounts!In ...     09-14
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Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Benefit From Acupuncture

Health Blog -- Polycystic ovary syndrome is a relatively common condition in women, although it is not often diagnosed.With advancement in technology and more awareness, more women are able to determine if they are suffering from this syndrome, also known as PCOS.The condition is characterized by numerous small cysts in the ovaries, which interfere with the production of hormones.As a result, the male hormone te...     09-07
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Is Organic Food Really Better For Your Health?

Health Blog -- You’ve heard it, read it, and seen it – organic is the way to go.Not only do you do your part in helping out the environment, you also eat healthier and do yourself a favor. But is this really true?Does organic food really make you healthier? According to the Food Standards Agency of Britain, eating organic food does NOT provide additional health benefits.As shocking as it may seem, the FSA strong...     08-21
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Avoid These Shocking Drinks!

Health Blog -- What do you normally drink when you’re thirsty?Water has always been the healthiest drink there is.In the recent years, however, drinking other beverages – especially the ones loaded with sugar and flavorings – has been the trend.Indeed, I know some people who will not drink any beverage unless it was loaded with flavor. But did you know that some drinks contain way too many calories for your own ...     08-09
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Tax Soda, Fight Fat!

Health Blog -- Fighting fat is something that most everyone engages in these days.Even those who are not really overweight have become more conscious of the battle of the bulge.What with the media focusing on being skinny and all, this is not a surprise.From weight loss pills to exercise regimens to diet programs – everyone has his own surefire product! But what about taxing soda in order to help fight fat?Well,...     07-31
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How Safe Is Tylenol?

Health Blog -- I do not know if I have ever mentioned this before, but I do have a propensity for taking pills easily.That is, whenever I feel that something is wrong with me physically, I do not hesitate much when it comes to taking pills that will solve my problem.In fact, I have my proven medication for most any kind of minor health problem.Maalox for a bum stomach.Tylenol for a headache – or most any kind of...     07-29
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West Nile Virus Alert In East Washington

Health Blog -- As if we didn’t have enough viruses to worry about, already!But then again, we cannot really have full control over these viruses and illnesses that seem to be cropping up all over the place these days.At least we get warnings from those who are supposed to know best and hopefully, these warnings will help us arm ourselves and our families against these viruses. Last week, officials in Benton Coun...     07-26
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Swine Flu Q&A

Health Blog -- The scare over the swine flu is not that big of a deal anymore (at least from where I am standing) but it is far from over yet.For those who travel a lot, especially, the potential threat of this variant of the flu is still very much real.If you are still on the edge about swine flu, here are some key points which may help ease your mind. Q:What are the symptoms of swine flu? A:They are pretty muc...     07-26
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Chewing Gum May Help You Lose Weight

Health Blog -- If you grew up with a mother like mine, you would have been grown up with the thought that chewing gum is bad.And of course, as you advanced in years, you would have tried chewing gum yourself and perhaps even picked up the habit of chewing one constantly.I do like chewing gum every now and then but I have never taken to it like some people do. There is something that you should know about chewing...     06-30
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Being A Little Overweight Is Good!

Health Blog -- The next time someone tells you that you have gained weight, point them to this blog post.A recent study conducted in Canada has yielded some interesting results with regard to being overweight. According to a story ran by The New York Times, the study was done on over 11,000 Canadian adults.The results showed that people who are a bit overweight, but not obese, are less likely to die than those w...     06-29
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What Your Aching Feet May Be Telling You

Health Blog -- Lately, I have been experiencing pain in my feet – the soles to be exact.While I think that it is probably due to my weight gain over the year, I still went ahead and researched on the topic.Guess what I found out?More than being overweight, there may be other reasons for aching feet!Some of them could actually be serious so aching feet should not be left alone, thinking that it is only due to age...     06-29
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Botox For Stroke Victims?

Health Blog -- Botox is known to most everyone.Celebrities and the rich are always suspected of going to their doctor to get a shot to make them lookbetter and younger.Whether or not these people actually do get Botox shots, the fact remains that this drug is usually associated with cosmetic applications. But did you know that it can also be used to treat other conditions?I didn’t!I just read a story about how a...     06-23
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Slow Food For A Healthy Body?

Health Blog -- Have you ever heard of the Slow Food Movement?I heard about it a year ago but I did not really pay attention to it.I just thought that it would be a good thing to share the idea with you guys, as many of you might want to adopt this movement. So what is the Slow Food Movement?Their philosophy is: Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good; that it sho...     05-31
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Heavy Drinking = Dementia

Health Blog -- We all know that alcohol is not good for the health, at least too much of it.Every time I think about this topic, I remember that line from an old Star Trek book I read as a teenager; something about alcohol being a poison that man imbibes voluntarily.I think it was from the book about Spock dying…. Anyhow, this knowledge has not sunk in for so many people.Even with hard scientific facts, hard dri...     05-25
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Good Hygiene Your Best Bet Against Swine Flu

Health Blog -- At this point, most everyone I know is a bit paranoid about the swine flu.Even the slightest sign of the sniffles gets some of my friends alarmed.And why not?With even the Center for Disease Control saying that there might be more than 100,000 cases of swine flu all over the country, it is but understandable that people would be quite cautious.But this is what the experts say: there is nothing lik...     05-21
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