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Say No-No to food and water-Norne Infection

Adapted from Leo Galland, M.D    Resisting Food or Water-Borne Infection    Here’s some tips on how to stay healthy    (1) Avoid Antacids and Acid Lowering Drugs. The body’s first line of defense against intestinal infection is the acid produced by a healthy stomach. Stomach acid kills most of the bacteria and parasites that…

Say No-No to food and water-Norne Infection

Adapted from Leo Galland, M.D    Resisting Food or Water-Borne Infection    Here’s some tips on how to stay healthy    (1) Avoid Antacids and Acid Lowering Drugs. The body’s first line of defense against intestinal infection is the acid produced by a healthy stomach. Stomach acid kills most of the bacteria and parasites that…

Pleasures for Health

Adapted from David S. Sobel, MD  Imagine the world without pleasure. Life would appear colorless and humorless. A baby’s smile would go unappreciated. Foods would be tasteless. The beauty of a Bach concerto would fall on deaf ears. Feelings like joy, thrills, delights, ecstasy, elation and happiness would disappear. The company of others would not…

The Thing with Hypertension

Adapted from MAyoClinic August 11, 2006 High blood pressure and exercise: Why activity is key High blood pressure and exercise are closely related. Learn how small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference. The risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age. And like it or not, you get older every…

Breathing In for your Body

Adapted from MaroClinic May  18, 2008 Yoga: Improve your stress management and relaxation skills Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health and emotional problems. Yoga is an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety. See how to get started. Your kids are demanding the latest video game, your boss wants that report done…

Quick Stretches

Adapted from MayoClinic Dec 22, 2006 issue Stretches you can do in your office   Finger stretch Working hard at your desk? To avoid getting sore and worn out, take a stretch break every 20 to 30 minutes. Relaxed and focused after stretching, you may actually complete your work faster and more accurately. If you…