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The world’s oldest man turned 113 this past week and he’s still healthy and kicking.
Walter Breuning, of Great Falls, MT, says that the key to his longevity and health has been a combination of two things:
eating moderately
skipping supper
He eats lots of fruit, drinks plenty of water and pushes away from the table when he’s still [...]
September 25th, 2009 | Posted in food, lifestyle, obesity | No Comments
The calorie restriction diet plan is not new and basically involves reducing the amount of calories one eats to lose weight.
It’s one of the most straightforward plans since the reason most people gain weight is that they eat more calories than they burn. So restricting calories and increasing activity will help in weight loss.
But it’s [...]
June 30th, 2009 | Posted in diet, food, health, lifestyle, organic foods, weight loss | No Comments
The Stress Eraser, a hand-held biofeedback medical device, is designed to calm your mind and relax your body in just 15 minutes according to Helicor, the designer of the device.
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in lifestyle, stress | No Comments
Tomorrow, Friday February 1st, is National Wear Red Day, a campaign to educate and bring awareness to the rising incidence of heart disease in women. Organized by the American Heart Association with celebrity Marie Osmond as the spokeswoman, their goal is to reduce by at least 25% heart disease and stroke by the year 2010.
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in disease, education, heart disease, lifestyle | No Comments
In an effort to increase customers and do a seemingly good thing, NetSpend has extended their pink All-Access PrePaid Debit Card campaign through this year after launching in fall of 2006.
You can purchase the debit card online from MyNetSpendCard.com or at ACE Cash Express locations nationwide and each time you use it a portion of [...]
January 28th, 2008 | Posted in breast cancer, cancer, diet, disease, education, lifestyle | No Comments
The autopsy on actor Heath Ledger has revealed apparently no foul play and no illicit drugs.
What was found was a combination of over-the-counter and prescription medications near his body. Apparently the prescription sleeping pills Ambien and anti-anxiety drugs were being used by the actor prior to his death.
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January 23rd, 2008 | Posted in depression, drugs, lifestyle, prescription drugs | No Comments
I recently gave a workshop in Ontario. Since we didn’t have a yoga teacher, I was asked to show some exercises in the morning. I’m not an expert in Yoga but one thing I have practiced for years was the FIVE TIBETAN RITES, a simple series of exercise designed to increase your energy and level [...]
December 30th, 2007 | Posted in exercise, lifestyle, yoga | No Comments
An antibiotic resistant staph infection is getting attention after the death of a high school student in Virginia and has been reported in many areas, particularly in high schools. The infection is easily spread when sharing towels, razors and other personal items and is particularly common in schools.
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October 19th, 2007 | Posted in childrens health, disease, lifestyle | No Comments
A day in the life of U.S. teens shows that thousands do drugs, drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes on a daily basis. Parents, here is an opportunity to make a difference in the health and welfare of your children.
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October 19th, 2007 | Posted in childrens health, lifestyle, research study, toxins | No Comments
Approximately 30% of children are born at home in Holland, the highest percentage in developed countries. Midwifes are a big part of the home birthing process and help expecting mothers in what they believe is a more natural surrounding. They don’t feel like giving birth is like being sick and needing to visit a hospital.
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October 5th, 2007 | Posted in baby health, lifestyle | No Comments