When was the last time you had a good belly laugh? The health benefits of laughter are too numerous to chuckle at. A good gut-buster strengthens the diaphragm and abdominal muscles. stimulates healthy blood flow, lowers serum cortisol (stress hormone) levels, and releases endorphins (euphoric hormones), raising threshold to pain, and boosting your immune system. […]
In the chaos that swirls around us in our lives, relaxation and even mediation is more important than ever. It is a proven fact that people who are given or demand appropriate down time in their world are more often happier, healthier and far less stressed. It isn’t always possible to control your work or […]
You’ve seen the make-up of a human cell. Whether it be a form of cancer, obesity, skin disorders, sleep disorders, bone diseases, heart diseases, the undenying truth lies in the fact, that all health and wellness problems are mainly caused because of what you eat, outside elements you can’t control, some lack of exercise, plain […]
Do you ever wonder why, in spite of all your good intentions, you just cannot seem to take control over your health and wellness the way you really want to? The answer to that question can be found in the words of Albert Einstein, who reminded us “you cannot correct a problem with the same […]
Nowadays, hospitalization costs for serious accidents or critical illness involve huge dollars particularly for those without health insurance. The expense for medical care has increased a lot, which denies most people to visit a doctor even when they are ill. Others may not see the doctor if they still have minor sickness, instead they wait […]
Fitness training is started by many others as a way to simply gain strength and improve overall health levels. Determining your purpose for fitness training will help you to understand what training methods you will use to meet your goals. It is a specialized skill and such knowledge of the human physique and exercise techniques […]
In these times of greater transition, many seek answers to life’s deeper questions. Many are drawn to wondering, just what might be done about the issues that seem daunting. What might we do about: Climate Change, over-population, pollution and ongoing wars? Conflict exists between nations, neighbors and family members, in large part due to the […]
When it comes to being healthy, experts agree that the condition of the skin can often be a great indicator. One thing that many people tend to overlook, however, is how the foods they consume affect their skin. Remember the old saying, “You are what you eat?” In the case of your skin, this is […]
Would you walk 20 minutes every other day in exchange for lifetime of energy, great health and feelings of wellbeing? Commit to six months and I’ll show you the way. It’s a perfect time to get started. • Put your walking shoes on and get your first 20 minutes under your belt. A slow steady […]
We often wonder what we should eat for optimum health and even the government has recently flip flopped its food pyramid which you can see at MyPyramid.gov. Here’s an overview of the 2005 dietary guidelines from the government. First off, according to the new government guidelines a healthy diet is one that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, […]
