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Are the stresses in your life getting the best of you?

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Eileen R. Borris —  To live is to feel stressed. With all the economic uncertainty and our fast-paced ways, stress has become a fact of life for many of us. When we are stressed, our anxiety levels go off the charts, our hearts race, our stomachs churn and we simply feel overwhelmed. The […]

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Health updates: cold temperatures and fructose

February 27, 2012

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The following is new information on temperatures and sleeping, and fructose and human metabolism. Do cold temperatures improve sleep? A growing number of studies are finding that temperature regulation plays a role in many cases of chronic insomnia. Studies have found that, in general, the optimal temperature for sleep is quite cool, around 60 to […]

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The ultimate slim-down guide

February 27, 2012

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by Christina Jordan —  Every year, millions of people make a commitment to slim down in time for summer but, sadly, most do not succeed. One reason, of course, is that it can be difficult to lose weight. In fact, research from Johns Hopkins is predicting a possible 75 percent obesity rate in the U.S. […]

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The Drug Dilemma

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Drug medicine or allopathy is the accepted method of treatment for most diseases. However, it is often not the best method. Most people are not aware of the serious problems associated with patented drugs, which include the high cost, ineffectiveness, toxic side effects and harm to the environment. Brief history […]

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How to eliminate empty calories

February 26, 2012

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by Jacque Miller —  Did you know that high-calorie foods generally mean empty calories, while low-calorie foods tend to be the ones higher in nutrients? With so many choices at the grocery stores and in restaurants, it can be confusing to know which foods to choose. Here are some tips to help you avoid empty […]

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The bipolar diet

February 26, 2012

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by Dr. Tara Peyman —  For people with bipolar disorder, one of the most important factors in stabilizing mood and energy is balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Many patients with mild-to-moderate depression or bipolar disorder can significantly reduce symptoms with diet and exercise alone. Following these few simple steps can encourage better control of […]

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Feng shui cautions for buying property

February 24, 2012

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by Louis Audet —  Feng shui provides much wisdom when choosing your optimum living space. The effects of a depressed economy on real estate have placed an unprecedented number of houses on the market. As a result, there exist opportunities to purchase property at affordable prices. But, before jumping in to take advantage of bargains, […]

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AZNetNews health updates: Curcumin and sleep

February 24, 2012

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The following is new information regarding the pigment curcumin in turmeric and its effects on cancer and stroke damage, and why we should sleep in a dark, quiet room. The spice that helps prevent cancer and repair stroke damage Curcumin — the pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow-orange color — is a […]

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Containing our reactors in a meltdown situation

February 24, 2012

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by Scott Kalechstein Grace —  What do you think spreads and kills faster — radioactivity coming from a meltdown at a power plant or mushroom clouds of fear coming from a mind that has forgotten its power source? Learning to contain and cool down our ego reactors with the healing waters of love, safety and […]

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Slow it down

February 24, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  Paramahansa Yogananda said, “Always remember that seclusion is the price of greatness. In this tremendously busy life, unless you are more by yourself you can never succeed.” This quote speaks to me, because I have just spent several days ignoring Yogananda’s wisdom. Rushing about to take care of business and personal […]

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Five secrets happy women know

February 24, 2012

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by Sara Avant Stover —  We women have it all wrong. Happiness does not come from a new hairstyle, handbag or husband. True contentment is found in the most unlikely of places — inside yourself. That is right; you alone must become the steward of your own happiness. Your deepest bliss is neither a miracle […]

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The tao of intimacy

February 23, 2012

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by Scott Kalechstein Grace —  Intimacy. Connection. Getting close. We are made for it. Yet many of us push it away, guard against it, and treat it as a threat. Or, we are so hungry for it that when we reach for intimacy with another, we cling and grab, and it slips through our fingers […]

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It really is that simple!

February 23, 2012

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by Don Matesz —  The market offers a dizzying array of opinions on optimal human nutrition. Many in the Western medical community still deny that diet can cause, prevent or reverse disease. Others have developed intricate and often expensive systems for personalized plans based on genetic, body, blood or metabolic type. Experts suggest that healthy […]

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