01st April 2006
If you are like most people, you believe that bar soap -- the oldest cleanser around - is harmless. So you may be quite surprised to learn that today's popular commercial soaps contain synthetic compounds that are loaded with health risks. These are some ...
23rd March 2006
Some people cringe at the thought of having to haggle over the price of a new car, while others are excited by the thrill of the "hunt." No matter which category you fall into (or if you're somewhere in between), it's easy to get taken for a ride when you...
23rd March 2006
We all know exercise is good for us. It can help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, plus it may: Lower blood pressure Promote healthy blood sugar levels Boost the immune system Increase levels of HDL (good) cholesterol Improve y...
23rd March 2006
Move over apples and bananas, exotic fruits are pushing their way into supermarket aisles across the country -- and with good reason. With surprising flavors, excellent nutrition and a flair for the dramatic, these fruits can add a little pizzazz to your ...
23rd March 2006
Many relationship experts contend that, at least under certain circumstances, marital infidelity can actually be a forgivable offense. More specifically, infidelity expert Ruth Houston, author of the widely acclaimed book, Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Tel...
23rd March 2006
Coffee is one of few beverages that has endured through the ages and made its way into many Americans' morning (and sometimes afternoon and evening) routines. While coffee drinkers may disagree on the perfect roast and brew, they all have one thing in com...
17th March 2006
All the fresh spring air in the world can't compete with the winter's worth of dust, grime and stuffiness that envelopes most homes at this time of year. Spring cleaning is the best way to give your home a complete makeover -- which means you and your fam...
17th March 2006
As with many aspects of travel, like buying airline tickets http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/06/01/11/airfare.htm and finding a hotel room, renting a car -- and finding a good deal -- can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. With so many places...
17th March 2006
For the 30 percent of U.S. adults (that's over 60 million people) who suffer from the "Great American Disease" - obesity - there are multiple health risks that are of serious concern. It's commonly known that being overweight and obese increases the risks...
17th March 2006
Ten percent of Americans suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), an under-diagnosed neurological disorder that causes creepy-crawly, tingling, aching, burning sensations in the calves, thighs, feet and even arms. The only thing that seems to relieve thes...
12th March 2006
In Illinois, State Rep. Michael Tryon recently proposed legislation that would let municipalities ban specific breeds of pit bulls. The proposed law was quickly defeated, however, after close to 500 protest letters from pit bull advocates were faxed in. T...
12th March 2006
It's estimated that one in three Americans suffers from a condition that Steven Nissen, M.D., a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, has dubbed the "disease of the new millennium." Metabolic syndrome, as it's more commonly known, is actually a...
12th March 2006
The seven steps outlined below can help you learn how to eliminate destructive, unnecessary emotional drama from your relationships -- not only with your significant other, but with all of your friends and loved ones. Fortunately, we all have what it take...
12th March 2006
The food you eat is the only source of fuel your body receives to function optimally. Unfortunately, contaminants in what would be otherwise healthy foods are showing up with increasing fervor all over the country. Recently, a bill was introduced that wou...
05th March 2006
Doctors have traditionally taken the Hippocratic Oath to pledge their loyalty to practicing medicine ethically and to the best of their knowledge. One of the first tenets reads "I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability...
