On Healthy Living

Keeping your teeth healthy is a very important part of living.  After all, just think of all the things you would be missing out on in life without your teeth.  Tooth decay is one of the major issues for healthy living.  Did you know that dental sealants can help to prevent tooth decay and keep […]

Some people want to lose weight in order to look better. Some people get in a hurry to lose weight the wrong way for this reason, which can be as detrimental to health as being overweight. Losing weight for looks should be the secondary focus. Losing weight should be about health. Extra weight can put […]

Many people have discovered the benefits of magnetic therapy.  The use of magnetic therapy has been around a very long time.  However, now there is a new trend toward this type of alternative therapy for many patients.
The majority of people use magnetic therapy to help with pain and to make their joints work better.  They […]

Researchers have found that men who eat seven or more eggs per week are at an increased risk for dying at an earlier age. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. During a 20-year study period it was also found that men who are diabetic who ate any eggs […]

The gallbladder isn’t often thought about until someone gets an attack. The symptoms of a gall bladder attack may be mild to severe and include vomiting, sweating and inflammation or fever if more severe. The attack may last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. In some cases, surgery is necessary. Some people have […]

Bad oral hygiene can cause more than just bad breath and decayed teeth.
Research continues to suggest the importance of good oral hygiene as related to cardiovascular health (http://www.perio.org).
Each year, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than cancer. Most people are aware that lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting enough exercise and not smoking can help prevent cardiovascular […]

Bananas, not only taste good, but they offer versatility and health benefits. From young children to the elderly, bananas can be easily digested and go into the bloodstream fast to give instant energy.
Bananas contain protein, carbohydrates, vitamins C, B6, A and also calcium, iron, manganese and potassium. Bananas contain little sodium and are ideal for […]

Sometimes those dark circles that you have under your eyes are not because of the lack of sleep that you are getting or the fatigue that you are experiencing. Here are a few great home rememdies that are easy to do and quite cost effective. Of course not all of these work on […]

Besides offering a general sense of well-being, there are health benefits to yoga. Yoga also brings a greater awareness to your body, which increases better posture and in turn, a greater confidence.
Benefits:
Reduces stress - most any kind of physical activity lessens stress, but yoga requires concentration. This concentration can help you focus and take you […]

Recently, I finally gave in and went to an orthopedic specialist about hip and shoulder pain.  After being x-rayed and given a range of motion evaluation, it was determined that I had a locked shoulder, arthritis in my hip and shoulder.  I wasn’t sure how to handle this since I am fairly young still.
The recommendation […]