What Doctors Don't Tell YouExercising is one of the most important things people can do to promote ongoing physical and mental health. Some of us exercise regularly, some erratically; some of us ‘go for the burn’ while others prefer gentle stretching. However you do it...
Q Can you suggest a natural alternative to stripping varicose veins? - RW, Henley-on-Thames
While we tend to accept heart disease as an inevitable result of ageing, the overwhelming evidence is that heart disease is preventable through simple changes in lifestyle.
How we perceive and manage stress is important to our overall health. When stress becomes too great, the damage may be irreversible.
Elson M. Haas MDEat in a relaxed way in a pleasant setting, and take your time. Chew your food until it is liquid. If you are under emotional pressure or in a hurry, take simple food – fresh juice, a fruit, yogurt, a few sunflower seeds, or a protein bar. Keep up...
Some great tips for staying healthy during the summer season include staying cool and hydrated. Drink water, at least two to four cups (16-32 ounces) upon rising, and similar amounts if you are going out for activities and exercise. Carry water with...
John W Travis MD MPHWhen you think of exercise, you probably think solely in terms of heart rates, strength, and muscle tone. But because the body, mind, and soul are always connected, exercising also involves your mind and your spirit. How you move will affect how you...
Everything inside your body is moving. Your heart pumps, blood flows, lungs expand and contract, eyes roll, eardrums vibrate, atoms dance, and neurons fire. As a result, you walk, reach out and touch the world around you, stretch yourself, and dance...
This is the season of re-birth. Take a deep look at where you are and feel what you no longer need in your life, what no longer serves who you want to be. This is the season to plan your new year, for the new YOU. Creativity is the word for Spring...
Barry Bittman MDPeople, especially older folks, generally don't talk about being depressed. The symptoms of depression vary considerably and are hard to diagnose, especially when growing older for some seems to imply that these symptoms are expected to occur. In...
