by Christina Jordan — For years, people have suspected that stress and obesity were linked — and now scientific research has found evidence to support this connection. As doctors better understand these reasons, they may be able to address the obesity epidemic facing the country. What you eat can affect your mood and metabolism. We […]
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The breath of life
February 26, 2012
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by Kathy Watson — The simple act of breathing is a universal experience. It is the key to every part of our being and doing — from effective physical exercise to taking time to truly relax from stressful schedules. And yet for humans, particularly in the modern world, breathing can be one of the most […]
Kick up your metabolism naturally
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Christina Kovalik — Obesity is a huge problem in today’s world. It is a common cause of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, arthritis, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Obesity affects 40 percent of the population, and 50 percent of people in the United States are overweight due to poor lifestyle choices, diet, stress, and environmental […]
Energy equals resilience
February 25, 2012
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by Kimberly Kingsley — Think about the last time you snapped at someone. Were you tired? Were you rushed or drained? I would venture to guess that you did not roll out of bed completely rested and full of joy that day. If you did, you might not have been short with the innocent person […]
What is holistic health?
February 25, 2012
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by Paula Owens — People of all ages are concerned about the many aspects of their health: how they feel, how they look, disease prevention, as well as quality of life. Unfortunately, a major part of society has been brainwashed to believe in the concept of eating less fat, excessive exercise, Botox injections or pharmaceutical […]
Healing depression and anxiety
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Many people will make their way into the doctor’s office with complaints of fatigue and anxiety or lack of energy, drive and focus. In many cases, attending physicians dispense anti-depressants (sometimes like candy), such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as a means to treat symptoms of depression or anxiety. […]
Fat and obesity linked to damaged lymph vessels
February 25, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — In 2005, two studies linked fat and obesity to damaged lymph vessels. Both studies inactivated a gene called Prox1 that created leaky lymph vessels. This gene is required for the healthy formation of lymph vessels. Researchers identified lymphatic vasculature dysfunction as a cause of adult-onset obesity. They found that where the […]
Steps to sustainable health
February 24, 2012
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by Tracy Minton and Don Matesz — Health does not come from the poke of a needle or a pill. Vibrant health is experienced by those who are committed to making choices that sustain physical, mental and emotional well-being. We are the sum of all our previous choices. Yet our bodies have amazing regenerative powers, […]
Conversations about cancer
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Charlie Schwengel — “Bill, what is going on? Are you OK? You seem so down.” “Yeah, I just found out that my boss’ wife has cancer. Apparently she has been fighting it for a while. She already had the surgery and is doing chemotherapy now. They told her she also needs to have […]
Health benefits of dark chocolate
February 24, 2012
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by Paula Owens — From the moment chocolate was discovered, it was considered valuable, divine and decadent. Chocolate candies as we know them today were invented in the 1860s by Cadbury. Consuming as little as one square of dark chocolate per day can provide numerous health benefits. Dark chocolate contains saturated fats (stearic acid and […]
Cranial release techniques
February 24, 2012
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by Deanna Melnychuk — Cranial Release Technique® (CRT) is a unique, natural, hands-on approach to release your body’s innate capacity to heal itself. Although it only takes a few minutes to do, its effects are profound on your overall health and well-being. Why? Because CRT works on the nervous system to restore proper function and […]
What you do not know about heart disease could kill you
February 24, 2012
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by Steven W. Parcell — Despite the fact that heart attacks are the number one cause of death for Americans, many people still do not understand how to prevent one, or how to work with their doctors to identify coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis early in life — before it becomes dangerous. Atherosclerosis is an […]
Adrenal fatigue — the reason you are so tired
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Imagine that you are walking through the woods one afternoon and come upon a bear. Instant fear elevates your adrenaline levels and sets off your fight-or-flight instinct. You turn and run, not looking back, until you are at a safe distance from the animal. Only after you are out of […]
February 26, 2012
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