All Blog Posts Tagged 'prevention' (10)

I publish alternative health articles online for 2 companies. Both of them ask for only 350 words per article. So, when I wanted to write all I knew about Swine Flu treatment, I had to break it down. It's kinda nice to gather all the information in one spot for anyone who is interested. I found some fascinating information which I think would put anyone at ease over this flu epidemic scare. And just so you know, I don't get flu shots. So it's obvious I trust alternative medicine. Here's an ar… Continue

As 2009 winds down and the season for gratitude is upon us, this is a great time to reflect on our progress and contemplate the road ahead. This year especially, with the ongoing debate over public-policy directions for the U.S. health-care system, the collective state of our health deserves our attention. America`s Health Rankings’ 2009 report came out just recently, and as a two-decade continuous assessment of our nation’s health, it’s a gr… Continue

I saw this on the Mayo Clinic's website and wanted to share it... Small changes in your everyday life might help reduce your risk of cancer. You've probably heard conflicting reports in the news about what can or can't help you in terms of cancer prevention. The issue of cancer prevention gets confusing — sometimes what's recommended in one report is advised against in another. What you can be sure of when it comes to cancer prevention is that making small changes to your everyday life might h… Continue

Cancer is projected to become the leading cause of death worldwide in 2010. The rate of cancer doubled from 1975 to 2000 and is projected to double again by 2020. It is a disease that affects far to many people and in many instances can be prevented. Here are a few great reads to help you learn more strategies to prevent cancer or to help in treating cancers naturally. The Number One Way… Continue

Chances are You or someone you know has been affected by cancer or will be in their lifetime. Well, n… Continue

The top five reasons you should add Superfoods especially… Continue

The holidays, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, are still several weeks away, but it’s not too early to starting creating a plan of action for you to not gain weight.

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Just in case you were wondering if obesity really is a growing problem in our country:

Percent of Obese (BMI >30) in U.S Adults in 1987

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In 2005, there were 2,448,017 deaths in the United States. Of those deaths, 652,091 (27%) were from heart disease, 559,312 (23%) from cancer, 143,579 (6%) from stroke (cerebrovascular diseases), and 75,119 (3%) from diabetes (according to… Continue

Our bodies are amazing. They work pretty well for us. We usually don't have to think twice about breathing, moving, seeing, smelling, thinking, etc. Our bodies just do those things when we want them to. We demand a lot of our bodies for all of these normal processes, and our bodies don't require a whole lot in return. Just healthy living. Oxygen comes into the body, gets to the lungs, gases are exchanged, the oxygen gets into the blood and gets to the rest of the body. Nerve signals constantly… Continue