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Traditionally, the DASH-or Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension-diet has been prescribed to overweight adults. But a recent study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine are proposing that DASH is not only safe for teenage girls, but it has been proven to decrease their weight gain. The study followed approximately 2,000 girls over a period of ten years- and those who adhered...
7/15/2011 9:49:38 AM
Preventing your headaches might be as simple as taking it easy on your eyes. There are a few very simple ways to do this. Proper ergonomics for sitting at work can have a tremendous affect on reducing eye strain and headaches. Always make sure that your computer screen is at eye level. To do this you can either raise your monitor or lower your chair. And believe it or not, setting reminders for yourself...
7/15/2011 9:49:15 AM
Many women turn to alternative medicine as a way of treating their menopausal symptoms. Hot flashes are common in women going through menopause, as well as following breast cancer treatment. A few years ago, studies were published that indicated that flaxseed, which is plant-based and contains estrogen-like compounds called phytoestrogens, may not be as helpful as once thought for reducing hot flashes....
7/15/2011 9:48:47 AM
We all have stress. It's inevitable. But stress can be dangerous for your health- it can lead to hypertension, decreased strength of your immune system, and can even cause problems for your nervous system. As I mentioned in the last blog post, it's crucial for you to allow your body to enter into the "relaxation phase" which is a natural bodily reaction that follows the "fight-or-flight" response that...
7/15/2011 9:48:20 AM
Genetically, the human body prepares itself for situations that the sympathetic nervous system determines to be 'stressful' by releasing surges of norepinephrine, sending your body into what scientists call the "fight or flight" response. This incidentally causes your adrenal glands to secrete cortisol-which is known as the 'stress hormone'-and is useful during the fight-or-flight response because...
7/15/2011 9:47:52 AM
I read an alarming statistic recently that sheds light on what the biotechnology industry tells us to be true. Recent research published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology reports that 93% of blood samples taken from pregnant women and 80% from umbilical cords tested positive for toxins proven to be used in Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) crops. Prior to the release of this study, the biotech...
7/15/2011 9:47:19 AM
Testing for the strength of your grip can be a window into the overall health of your muscles and your nervous system. Assessing grip strength is important because it's an easy, noninvasive test that measures overall muscle power fairly accurately. A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal supports the idea that grip strength can signify vitality. Researchers found that weak...
7/15/2011 9:46:54 AM
I read an interesting article that states that allergy shots-also called allergy immunotherapy-are effective for reducing symptoms related to seasonal allergies, but they're also dangerous and slow-acting. The therapy requires injections as frequently as three times a week for up to seven months, as well as monthly shots for the next five years or more. Additionally, as with any vaccine, the risks...
7/15/2011 9:46:31 AM
There are many medication-free methods for getting relief from your headaches or even eliminating them altogether. Try these medication alternatives for pain relief: 1. Caffeine Did you know that small amounts of caffeine can help relieve pain from mild tension headaches? According to this interesting article "One way that caffeine may help is by blocking brain receptors to adenosine, a neurotransmitter...
7/15/2011 9:45:49 AM
May is the official month dedicated to skin cancer awareness. Remember that although you may have a genetic predisposition for skin cancer, we are all susceptible due to increased ultraviolet ray exposure from sunlight. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer; it affects roughly 2 million Americans per year. In light of this, here are a couple things to remember: 1. Self Examinations Regular...
7/15/2011 9:45:24 AM
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