Juicing has become a big phenomenon amongst health professionals, fitness gurus, nutritional experts and even cancer patients. The juicing machine is also finding its’ way into a growing percentage of American households. The idea behind this phenomenon is that you’ll be able to get the pure, nutrient-dense ingredients that your body will be able to immediately put to great use. What’s nice is that this […]

Okay, I’m kidding. Really. Well, maybe not so much. Given the endless TV shows lately with vampires and werewolves I thought it might be relevant. And… you must admit it’s an interesting topic line and got your attention… Seriously… Menopause is a very misunderstood stage in everyone’s life. The part of me immersed in holistic wellness is seeing way too much of it with struggling […]

The benefits A recent research report suggests that taking aspirin daily (75 milligrams) significantly lowers the chances of getting stomach and bowel cancers. The research found that cancer incidences / deaths for stomach, bowel and oesophageal cancers were lowered by 30-40%. The evidence collected further suggests that those 50 years old or over taking aspirin for 10 years will prevent 122,000 cancer deaths over 20 […]

Technological innovation has changed all industries including healthcare. There have been great changes in the healthcare industry where technology is increasingly playing vital roles in almost all processes including patient registration, lab tests, data monitoring, and consultation. To bring about these changes great innovations have been made. Here are some of the most influential technological innovations in the healthcare industry. Electronic health record Ten years […]

Fruit for Breakfast There are several things that I have found to be helpful in the area of good health which are not very cumbersome. One thing I do is eat only fruit or raw vegetables before noon. Of course, on special occasions, I will have a more traditional breakfast of bacon, eggs, and pancakes, but not on a daily basis. The word “breakfast” means […]

Living with a colostomy can be hard. You will be managing a medical device that is hard to explain, requires regular attention and, if handled wrong, can be messy. But there are ways to make your colostomy management easier. A big part of that comes from where and how you get your colostomy supplies. For starters, avoid getting your colostomy supplies at the pharmacy. Pharmacies […]

People from all walks of life who use their voice extensively (teachers, sales persons, speakers, singers, etc.) suffer from dryness of the vocal cords due to overuse. Dry vocal cords do not vibrate well so there is difficulty in speaking. People who snore experience similar problems since snoring causes dryness of the throat. In addition to difficulty speaking caused by reduction in saliva, common symptoms […]

Pranayama is the practice of controlling breathing. It is as important to Yoga as mental stability is to general wellbeing. The proper technique of teaching Pranayama has almost been lost due to the present day attention that is given to paying customers in yoga classes. The mantra that the customer is king has seriously compromised yoga teachers’ integrity in imparting knowledge of this old and […]

This article is designed to help you understand the types and signs of stroke. It may help you detect stroke early to save a life. There are two major types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Both have similar symptoms, and both are life-threatening. Types of Stroke Hemorrhagic stroke involves a blockage that actually causes a rupture (or bursting) of a blood vessel that […]