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- Diet for a Pain-Free Life
Harris H. McIlwain, MD
University of South Florida College of Public Health
s many as 150 million Americans live with ongoing pain. This usually is caused by such problems as arthritis or injuries to the neck or back.Being overweight and having a poor diet are crucial factors. Fatty tissue is an endocrine (hormone-producing) organ, just like […]
- The Bird Feeder
I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed.
Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the continuous
flow of free and easily accessible food.
But then the birds started building nests in the boards of the patio, above
the table, and next to the barbecue.
Then came […]
- Exercisers Ache Less than Sedentary Folks
People have all kinds of excuses not to exercise, and one I have heard often is that it causes too many aches and pains, especially among older people. Not so, says a study from Stanford University, which found that older people who regularly exercise actually experience considerably less musculoskeletal pain.
THE STUDY DETAILS
Over a 14-year period, […]
- New Test for Melanoma May Save Lives
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than one million new cases of skin cancer (including basal cell and squamous cell) will be diagnosed in the US this year. That’s not what I consider a sunny statistic. Even darker is that one type of skin cancer, melanoma, is by far the most deadly. It is […]
- MSG - The Slow Poisoning Of America
MSG Hides Behind 25+ Names, Such As ‘Natural Flavoring … MSG Is Also In Your Favorite Coffee Shops And Drive-Ups
I wondered if there could be an actual chemical causing the massive obesity epidemic, so did a friend of mine, John Erb.
He was a research assistant at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, […]
- Brian Tracy on the Power of Charm
harming people are generally more successful than their less charming counterparts. In fact, charm is the single most important quality you can possess if you want to be a leader. But what is it that charming people do differently from everyone else? They are not necessarily wittier or better looking or more sophisticated. Charming […]
- Infrared Saunas - History, Health Benefits and Technology
Infrared saunas are a revolutionary step in sauna technology, and one that can generate strong opinions among sauna enthusiasts. Because infrared saunas use different technology, different materials, and create an experience that is slightly different from a traditional sauna, it is inevitable that bathers around the world vary in their feelings for this alternative sauna […]
- How to Stay Safe in the Hospital
David Sherer, MD
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
s many as 195,000 patients die each year in US hospitals because of medical errors, according to a recent study by HealthGrades, a leading health-care rating company. Here’s how to stay safe next time you’re in the hospital. If you’re too incapacitated by your illness or injury to do […]
- Rubman’s Digestion Connection: The Dangers of Colonic Irrigation
Colon cleansing for good health traces way back to the ancient Egyptians, with records of their use of enemas (cleansing of part of the colon) dating back to between 15th and 17th century BC. Colon hydrotherapy — the practice of flushing water through the entire colon or large intestine — was all the rage in […]
