Ask the Doc: Should Heel Spurs Prevent Me From Doing Yoga?
I think you should be able to exercise now despite having a heel spur. But you may need to adjust some of your yoga positions to avoid discomfort. Talk to your yoga instructor about your symptoms and what adjustments you should make. Most yoga is low impact. So I think the risk is low that you'll make things worse....
Women, Lower Your Risk of Diseases by Changing Your Diet
Wise food choices, such as low-fat dairy and antioxidant-rich vegetables, may protect you against some of today's top diet-related women's health issues. Women are unique--thanks to our complex bodies, composed of a special blend of fat and muscle and regulated by hormonal systems specific to our sex. Though our bodies are masterfully designed to perpetuate the species, we are at...
Increase Healthy Brain Function with Vitamin B
A study from Australian researchers further confirmed a link between B vitamins and brain function in older people. Previous studies have shown that low levels of the B vitamins folic acid and vitamin B12 may lead to rapid deterioration of brain function in the elderly, which can develop into forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. In this randomized controlled...
Research: Breast Milk Can Block the Oral Transmission of HIV
Research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine shows that breast milk has the ability to protect against and kill HIV infection. The study conducted on a humanized mouse reveals that along with destroying HIV, it has also led to important leads to alternative natural product treatments to help prevent transmission. HIV infections affect many children, and without...
Arnica: The Herb for Your Aches and Pains
If you are anything like the average person who hates to sift through their medicine cabinet, reading each label to find out what it actually treats, Arnica just may be your ticket. Arnica montana, or Leopard’s bane, is an herbal medicine and remedy that helps improve multiple conditions including aches, injuries, bleeding and swelling. Arnica is made from yellow daisy-like...
Want Healthy Skin, Teeth, Eyes, Breath and Sleep? Add These Foods to Your Diet
Who hasn't ever aired a complaint about their appearance: wrinkles, puffy eyes, sleep-deprived? Go ahead, insert your issue here. Here's the good news: A solution may be in what you add to your grocery cart. Try these beauty foods for a natural glow and radiance from your smile to your skin: 1. Foods for a healthy smile Raisins: You might think...
Get a Natural Mood Boost With These Organic Whole Foods
The food choices you make every day can impact your frame of mind. Research shows that there are many variables associated with diet and mood, including the way in which dietary patterns, specific foods, and nutrients can impact your brain and mood. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that the typical American diet of salty, sugary, and fatty foods may...
Pears Can Reduce Your Risk of Stroke by 52%
Among the most elegantly shaped edibles, pears have long been classic subjects for still-life artists. But the elegance of these botanical siblings of the apple and rose does not end with their looks. Their texture is unique--grainy but buttery and crisp. They have a special affinity with foods as diverse as cheese and chocolate, raspberries and bitter greens. Pears...
Reports of Mental Health Issues on the Rise
The prevalence of mental illness is notoriously hard to track. But a new study of thousands of 65-and-under Americans finds that mental health disabilities are on the rise, even as physical disabilities are declining. Participants rated their difficulty with tasks like walking and shopping, and then identified the underlying causes from a list of conditions including arthritis, obesity, and a...
8 Ways to Naturally Get More Fiber in Your Diet
Dietary guidelines recommend that all Americans get at least 25 grams of fiber a day. This is an even stronger imperative if you have diabetes, since a fiber-rich diet can help you better manage your blood-glucose levels. Twenty-five grams is about twice as much as most of us now eat, so to comply you'll probably have to make a...
