Meditators 47% Less Likely to Die From Stroke or Heart Attack
Researchers studying the health benefits of meditation are finding astonishing results. A study done at the Medical College of Wisconsin has shown that regular meditation has serious health benefits and can significantly increase your life span. Those who participated in the study and practiced regular meditation were 47% less likely to die from a stroke or heart attack compared to...
Valerian Root: Nature’s Anxiety Reliever
Have you ever experienced high anxiety before going to a party, speaking in front of a crowd or just being around people you didn't know? It feels as if it can be almost impossible to get over the fear and feel comfortable. Sometimes relaxation and breathing techniques can be used for this type of anxiety problem as well as meditation....
Study Shows Autism Symptoms Improve With Gluten-Free Diet
New research is showing that children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may show social improvement on a gluten free diet. Consuming a strict, gluten free diet may lead to improved behavior and psychological symptoms in the children, according to researchers from Penn State. This study was the first of its kind to take the results directly from the children’s parents,...
Less Invasive Ways to Determine Appendicitis
Knowing that you have appendicitis can be tricky; the initial discomfort mimics many other ailments, from stomach cramps to the flu. But if it goes undiagnosed, the risks are real. The guitarist for the metal band Slipknot, Jim Root, dodged a bullet last year when he waited a week to go to the hospital after his appendix burst. The resulting...
15 Ways to Add More Vegetables to Your Plate Each Week
Vegetables, from deep green leaves to round, pungent bulbs, are at the core of a plant-powered diet. That’s because they are full of powerful nutrients and bioactive compounds that promote optimal health, including: Healthy Carbs - Although the carbohydrate levels are usually low in most vegetables, a few contain higher levels. But these carbs are typically slow-burning, so they can fuel...
That’s Not Really Chocolate You’re Eating
When you are craving chocolate and take a bite into your candy bar, it's a good chance that it's actually not "chocolate" you are experiencing. What you do taste, however, is a very high amount of sugar, milk and other additives. The Chocolate Cover Up Most chocolate candy bars, with the exception of dark chocolate, contain less than 10% cocoa. Some well-known bars...
Healthy Love Making Starts in the Gums
You can buy a set of Austin Powers misshapen teeth for $9, but considering what they tell you about that Mike Myers character, you might not want to go there. Men in their 30s with erection problems (Austin couldn't sustain it with the seductive Ivana Humpalot) are three times more likely to have chronic gum inflammation, periodontitis, than fellas...
Study Finds Americans Poorest in Health Compared to Other Rich Nations
In a study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University, it was found that Americans have higher rates of disease and chronic injury compared to other developed, advanced countries. The panel found that the U.S. is leading 15 other affluent countries in diabetes, infant mortality, obesity, drug related deaths and chronic lung disease. As Americans, why do we refuse to take responsibility...
Hypnosis Proves Healthy, Safe Alternative for Menopausal Women
While many do not understand the powerful action of hypnosis, this alternative treatment has been used to treat a variety of different health ailments for many years. The process of hypnosis puts the patient in a very deep psychological state where the subconscious mind can receive messages and actually relay these messages to the physical body. Recent studies are stating...
The Flu Shot Controversy: Know Your Facts First
This season the flu came early and in some states it’s hitting harder than it has in the past. Only 32% of Americans received vaccinations according to a survey conducted in mid-November and because the odds of the vaccine working are close to a 50/50 chance, the virus is spreading like wildfire. At the time of this article, there have...
