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18th September 2009
Recently I published an article about the importance of exercise in fighting against the bone-brittling disease osteoporosis.
There are actually 3 primary factors that may put someone at risk for osteoporosis---women in particular:
lack of calciu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
We all age. That fact is inevitable. But a lot of the negative changes that take place in our bodies are not. As we age, we become more susceptible to such things as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and arthritis. However, medical research has sho... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Fracture-Proof Your Bones
The most important nutrient isn't calcium
John Neustadt, ND
Montana Integrative Medicine
September 11, 2009
More than 10 million Americans have the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis -- approximately 15% of women and 4%... Read >
Author: Nutritional Biochemistry Inc29th July 2009
More than 10 million Americans have the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis - approximately 15% of women and 4% of men over the age of 50. Another 34 million or so have osteopenia - bone density that is below normal and may lead to osteoporosis. And every... Read >
Author: Dr. John Neustadt20th July 2009
Liquid vitamins and minerals are an essential part of health and wellness, as demonstrated by recent research. We outline the reasons why it’s important to have the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals each day, and why they should be in liquid... Read >
Author: johnjulieannevz11th June 2009
Regular checkups with your dentist are an important part of your general health. Most people only consider the health of their teeth and gums when they visit the dentist, but getting good oral care is an important part of your overall health.
There ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell01st May 2009
Your body is constantly dealing with internal and external aggressions. These attacks may be bacterial, viral, fungal, but also pollution and malfunction of some internal organs. Whatever the measures of prevention you can take, it is possible that you fa... Read >
Author: Raphaelo10th March 2009
Osteoporosis affects over 10 million Americans, and 80 percent of those are women. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an additional 34 million Americans have low bone density, a serious risk factor for developing osteoporosis and suffering... Read >
Author: Julie F12th January 2009
Upon reaching menopause many women experience weight gain or have problems staying at the same weight. No doubt you would like to avoid gaining any extra weight in order to keep that beautiful figure you have. Understanding why menopause weight gain happe... Read >
Author: Nicole Muller08th January 2009
There's a lot of confusion among those who are pregnant regarding the safety of getting a tan. Even in the absence of a fetus, experts continue to disagree about the risks - real or imagined - of exposing the body to ultraviolet light. Given the glut of m... Read >
Author: Christine OKelly29th November 2008
Lower Back Pain, affects both those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers.
The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design anatomy of the tissues of this area. Important structu... Read >
Author: Aniruddha28th November 2008
The benefits of regular physical activity and having enough sleep are hard to ignore. Not only do you get that extra boost in your confidence and self-esteem, but they can also help you prevent chronic health conditions. In addition, regular physical acti... Read >
Author: morningshift28th November 2008
The benefits of regular physical activity and having enough sleep are hard to ignore. Not only do you get that extra boost in your confidence and self-esteem, but they can also help you prevent chronic health conditions. In addition, regular physical acti... Read >
Author: morningshift28th November 2008
Lower Back Pain, affects both those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers.
The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design anatomy of the tissues of this area. Important struc... Read >
Author: Aniruddha27th November 2008
Lower Back Pain, affects both those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers.
The first step to understanding the various causes of low back pain is learning about the normal design anatomy of the tissues of this area. Important struc... Read >
Author: Aniruddha01st September 2008
Native Americans used the leaves and bark of evening primrose as a sedative and astringent; it was given for stomach and liver complaints as well as disorders of the female reproductive system. The oil of primrose is extracted from the seeds of the eveni... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th August 2008
Menopause is the complete shutting down of the female reproductive system. The normal age range for the occurrence of menopause is somewhere between the age of 45 and 55. After menopause, women are more likely to have heart disease, osteoporosis, high b... Read >
Author: Avon29th July 2008
Maintaining a healthy diet throughout life can do more than just keep you slim and fit. Healthy eating is important to senior health care and can sometimes prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer, as well as provide relief for diseases such as o... Read >
Author: Stephanie Rice22nd July 2008
In one study, rats had their ovaries removed, decreasing their estrogen levels (simulating menopause). This was expected to show a decrease in bone density. This simulated menopausal condition lead to inflammation, which lead to bone density loss. However... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton01st July 2008
Living with high blood pressure does not mean that you can’t live a normal life. Many Americans who suffer from the condition are both unaware that they have it and they don’t have the necessary information to manage or control it. The fact is, howeve... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson18th January 2008
Oatmeal
Eating oatmeal can do wonders to your body. It�s high in fiber, low in fat, and low in calories. In addition, consuming oatmeal helps prevent heart disease by lowering your bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing your good cholesterol (HDL). ... Read >
Author: Marci_Lall11th October 2007
Menopause is simply the name given to the last menstrual period. Menopause is characterized by the loss of estrogen production by the ovaries. Menopausal and postmenopausal women are especially prone to osteoporosis, about half of them will develop this d... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st July 2007
Your stomach was made to be an acid chamber, so it could digest protein. It was designed to keep its pH 3.0 or less.
When your stomach's pH moves above 3.0, it automatically produces more acid to bring the pH down below 3.0.
Your stomach is happy an... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva07th April 2007
One of my favorite motivational speakers is a guy by the name of Brian Tracy, who is one of the world's top experts on success psychology and personal achievement. In case you haven't heard of Brian, he is sort of like a calmer, more "laid back" version o... Read >
Author: Tom Venuto29th March 2007
New studies point to vitamin D to treat osteoporosis and lessen the amount of bone fractures in the elderly. Osteoporosis is a major health issue for an estimated 44 million Americans and in the year 2000, the number of osteoporotic fractures in Europe wa... Read >
Author: Tim Moore12th March 2007
Vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. Should you take one of each or a one-a-day multivitamin? That’s a question which causes much confusion for the average consumer. Most people should be taking a multivitamin each and every day to... Read >
Author: Ante Zunich19th February 2007
Workout is essential to losing and maintaining excess calories that would otherwise be stored as unsightly fat. Your body weight is determined by the amount of calories you consume and burn each day. Regular workout also helps in the prevention of several... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann20th November 2006
Hormone replacement therapy often referred to, as HRT or Postmenopausal hormone use is the topic of this particular article. Here we will discuss the process and treatment option, dealing with symptoms, the effects, impact, and consequences of menopause, ... Read >
Author: Rob Buenaventura28th September 2006
Being active means different things to different people, as does putting in extra effort to be moreactive.
Some people will prefer putting extra activity into everyday tasks like:
- walking to the shops more briskly, - doing more gardening, - runnin... Read >
Author: Tony Dunne01st September 2006
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Lack of Calcium
Today we lack a lot of calcium in our diets. We need a good amount of calcium to keep our bones teeth muscles and blood stream healthy. Calcium is supposed to be the most commonly found mineral in ... Read >
Author: Steven Godlewski19th August 2006
The symptoms of menopause are akin to labor pains in that they feel like they will go on forever, yet they herald the birth of new life. In fact, whilst perimenopause lasts a lot longer - from 5 to 10, or up to 13 years, it is not an indicator of how 'lif... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott08th July 2006
Menopause is not a disease or an illness. It is permanent ending of menstruation in women. Menopause marks the end of a woman's natural ability to bear children.
Menopause symptoms are as different as women themselves. Some women do not have any sympt... Read >
Author: Alex Fir16th June 2006
Myth #6
"It's Too Late"
If you have presence of mind and can get out of bed, it is never too late to be helped by the changes you make—never. Studies show time and time again that exercise, even starting at the age of ninety, can improve muscle stren... Read >
Author: Dr. Leslie Van Romer20th May 2006
We all age. That fact is inevitable. But a lot of the negative changes that take place in our bodies are not. As we age, we become more susceptible to such things as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and arthritis. However, medical research has show... Read >
Author: Jim Oneill16th February 2006
Lack of time is the most common excuse for avoiding exercise. As a personal fitness trainer, I hear it all the time, "I'd love to workout but I don't have time." My goal is to help you find the time or more importantly, make the time to exercise. There... Read >
Author: Linda Geyer16th February 2006
Menopause is a normal biological change in the life of a woman. Menopause is the long, slow process of the reproductive system. For most women this process begins silently around the age of 40 when menstrual cycles start to be less regular.
A woman... Read >
Author: David Chandler22nd November 2005
According to a recently released report, regular exercise is just as important as a calcium-rich diet for avoiding the crippling bone disease osteoporosis.Move It or Lose ItThe International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), in its new report, "Move it or Lo... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola
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