by Sevak Singh Khalsa and Sat Kartar Kaur Khalsa — Many powerful tools are available to help us with our spiritual practice. Some of these include the breath, movement, prayer and meditation, sounds of the gong, and the music of chants and mantras. Breathing As long as we occupy a physical body, we are gifted […]
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Building a healthy immune system
September 19, 2012
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by Stan Kalson — The first step to having a healthy immune system is a well-balanced diet filled with fresh organic fruits, vegetables, grains, seaweeds, raw nuts, seeds and fresh, pure water. A vegetarian diet does not automatically equate with a healthier body. A diet with small amounts of meat protein, coupled with a greater […]
The metabolic typing diet solution
September 18, 2012
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by Marianne Crafts-Brandner — If we can put a man on the moon, produce iPhones and sequence the human genome, why haven’t scientists been able to find a diet that works? As each new fad diet comes along, we hope we have finally found the solution to our weight problems. First, it was avoiding all […]
Why ask a personal trainer, not a doctor, about exercise?
September 17, 2012
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by Scott White — You would never ask your hairstylist to diagnose a mechanical problem on your car, would you? Of course not, unless they were also a certified mechanic on the side. Why, then, ask your doctor about exercise, when his or her line of work is the diagnosis and treatment of illness and […]
Health updates
September 17, 2012
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The following is information regarding antibacterial cleaners, starving Americans, and ethanol and hunger. Antibacterial hand cleansers A new study published on the Environmental Science & Technology Research Web site found that triclosan, a widely used ingredient in antibacterial hand sterilization products, combines with chlorine in tap water to make chloroform, a toxic chemical and a […]
Ai Chi — A symphony for the mind, body and spirit
September 17, 2012
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by Jane Copper — Ai Chi, a simple water exercise and relaxation program, is performed using a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs and torso in a flowing yet powerful progression. Ruth Sova, author and founder of the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, says, “Ai Chi, flowing aquatic energy, is […]
Laugh your way to better health
September 16, 2012
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by Kathy Balland — Want to know a fun way to improve your health? Try a little laughter. Studies have shown that laughter has many medical and psychological benefits. Here are 10 of those benefits: 1. Weight management: Laughing 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn an extra 40 calories. 2. Anti-aging: Laughter can […]
Isn’t it Iron-ic?
September 15, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Iron is a vital mineral in the human body. Iron overload, however, is deadly. Most physicians believe it is rare and mainly hereditary, but in fact, it is far more common and more dangerous than we thought possible. The roles of iron Iron has three major roles in the […]
Hikers get more benefits from outdoor exercise
September 14, 2012
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Reluctant exercisers visualize fitness as hours on a treadmill or lifting weights in an overcrowded gym. But some of the fittest individuals look to the great outdoors for exercise. According to Denise Mitten, contributing editor of Hiking and Backpacking, exercising in nature can help increase and maintain fitness levels and contribute to overall health and […]
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.”
September 14, 2012
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by Marc Katz — A few years ago there was a commercial whose tagline proclaimed, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” As we age, we are faced with a different series of problems than those we faced in our youth, the most prevalent of which is falling, sometimes fatally. Falls are becoming more […]
Honey, have you seen my keys?
September 12, 2012
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by Dr. Martha Grout — Do you often forget where you put your car keys? How about the names of people you’ve met, or the next point in that presentation you’re making? Welcome to classic symptoms of short-term memory loss, one of the first brain functions to go as we age. Just as muscles need […]
Health updates
September 12, 2012
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The following is new information about evolving insect resistance to genetically engineered cotton, and ways to manage arthritis without drugs. First documented cases of insect resistance to GE cotton According to a new research report by University of Arizona (UA) entomologists, a pest insect known as the bollworm is the first to evolve resistance in […]
Health is where the heart is
September 9, 2012
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by Scott White — The statistics are grim, and the truth hurts. Perhaps you may not realize … America’s number one killer is cardiovascular disease. More than 900,000 Americans die each year from heart and blood vessel disorders. Two out of five U.S. deaths are caused by heart disease. More than 2,500 Americans die each […]
September 23, 2012
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