What Acupuncture Can Cure
We all know that acupuncture originated in China. Being the pioneer in this type of traditional therapy, China is where you’ll find doctors that have been practicing this form of therapy for generations. Dr. Du Yuanhao is a 51 year old practitioner of acupuncture therapy together with a team of other doctors in Cinese Acupuncture […]
Skipping Breakfast Can Increase Your Chances of Getting Diabetes
According to a new study published online from Harvard School of Public Health last week, men who routinely missed breakfast had a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And men who ate only once or twice a day were also at increased risk for the disease. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include […]
Should We As Consumers Have The Right To Know About “Pink Slime?”
During the past month, consumers and media outlets have expressed outrage over a beef additive found in many products that resembles a “pink slime” in its manufacturing process. The product, called “lean finely textured beef” (LFTB), is composed of carcass trimmings that have been warmed, centrifuged for fat removal and treated with ammonium hydroxide gas […]
5 Unhealthy Habits That Shorten Our Lifespan
A new report from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and Public Health Ontario concluded that smoking, excess alcohol consumption, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and stress can all collectively decrease your lifespan by seven and a half years. It’s a staggering number. Unfortunately, the average person fails to understand the full impact of lifestyle choices […]
Chiropractic Message on Dr. Phil Show
Chiropractic Message on Dr. Phil Show March 15, Dallas, TX – Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University, appeared in an episode of the Dr. Phil show where he presented concepts of wellness and how chiropractic integrates into a healthy lifestyle. He also spoke about his new book, The Power of Self-Healing: Unlock Your Natural […]
Lessons To Be Learned About OxyContin
Health Minister Deb Matthews’ move last week to delist the addictive prescription painkiller from the provincial drug benefits program is a start but it is also an admission of the health system’s failure to properly control a drug that was once aggressively marketed as something of a miracle cure for pain but has consequently caused […]
Why Get a Massage?
If you work hard, you’re most likely to be a fan of a good massage. Nothing beats muscular tension better than massage that relaxes and revitalizes the senses. It provides amazing relief, allowing you to “breathe out” stress and gives way to a sound sleep. Most people feel great after a massage and it is […]
Daily aspirin advice set straight
A new study confirms the risk of aspirin and says that the supposed benefits of “an aspirin a day keeps the heart attack away” don’t apply to most people. In fact, according to the authors, people without a history of cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack or stroke) are unlikely to benefit from a regular […]
Nuts About Good Health
When it comes to taking care of your heart, it is as simple as eating nuts. Many people will be surprised to know that nuts are essential to a healthy diet and for those seeking to protect their cardiovascular system. Nuts, such as walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts have been proven to not only help one […]
