Posted on: September 18, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The libido-restoring exercise that boosts more than bedroom activity

Decline in libido, sexual function or sexual staying power are the bane of existence for many. Pills and treatments abound to help restore this important function. According to traditional Chinese medicine, illness and poor health (even sexual health) occur where there is stiffness and blockage in the body. As such, the ancient Daoists developed an exercise routine called Hua Shan that helps restore sexual function through simple, coordinated movements of…

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Posted on: September 17, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

One-size-fits-all tests allow women’s heart problems to go undiagnosed

For women, heart problems pose an especially perplexing threat. Not only are the symptoms of heart attack different for women, but the medical community is finding that the mechanisms leading up to a catastrophic event are as well. As a result, “heart disease is the leading cause of death in women” according to Harvard Women’s Health Watch newsletter. This flies in the face of the popular assumption that men are…

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Posted on: September 17, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

What’s your sugar ratio?

In 2002, Dr. Loren Cordain described a sample one-day Paleo menu as 23% carbohydrate, 38% protein, and 39% fat. [1] Today, Americans typically get 15 percent of their calories from sugar, at least triple the amount that is considered healthy, and certainly more than our bodies evolved to eat. Research shows that more than 90 percent of us have suffered from a medical problem linked to our excessive sugar consumption. According to research from…

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Posted on: September 17, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Inflammation danger is a double whammy if you have this skin condition

Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis have an increased risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure, according to a new study. Published in JAMA Dermatology, the study collected data from more than 13,000 adults in the United Kingdom. Results showed that those with severe psoriasis were 48 percent more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure than adults without the dermatological condition. Even among people who are seeing their doctors and…

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Posted on: September 17, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

These men reduced their prostate cancer risk three-fold

Want to avoid prostate cancer? Follow a Japanese man’s habits. Japanese men have lower prostate cancer statistics, low obesity levels, and the world’s longest life expectancy. The sad fact however is that when Japanese men move to the United States and adopt a western lifestyle, their prostate cancer rates reflect those of American men. If you want to learn the secrets of how Japanese men living in Japan prevent prostate…

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Posted on: September 16, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Living like a Victorian can make you fitter, slimmer and disease-free

If you think that food quality is not a vital part of optimal health, think again. And if you think because we live in a modern world with grand advancements in science and technology, that we are healthier and live longer than those in centuries past, you would be wrong. In fact, despite common belief that people were weak, malnourished and died young in the Victorian-era, the difference between then…

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Posted on: September 16, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

In the kitchen with Kelley: Raspberry-cherry smoothie

It happened again this morning: We all overslept. I’m not surprised after the day we had yesterday. I worked all day with a migraine and was in bed by 7 p.m. My head feels fine this morning, so I obviously just needed to sleep it off. My daughter went to school all day, then volleyball practice, then youth group and then did her homework. My younger son went to school…

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Posted on: September 16, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Supplements that keep you from a cough, cold, runny nose and more

Food should be your starting point for ensuring a strong and effective immune system. But for extra protection against the viral and bacterial assaults waiting outside your door, you should consider shoring it up with powerful immune-supporting supplements as well. Immune-enhancing supplements In addition to a nutrient-dense, unprocessed diet, there are many supplements that can help bolster immunity. On the most basic level, vitamins A, C, D3 and E have…

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Posted on: September 16, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Are you “in the know” about water and thirst?

Most of us feel that we don’t need to worry about dehydration unless we’re outside on a hot, sunny day or exercising. And most of us are wrong. Your body needs a constant supply of water to thrive, yet so many people unknowingly spend their days dehydrated. Even though you may not feel thirsty, a nagging headache, occasional constipation and darker urine are just a few of the common signs…

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Posted on: September 15, 2015 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The ‘happiness-building’ workout boosts your mood and your health

The better you take care of yourself, the healthier you’ll be. But you know that already. It’s exactly why you’re reading this article now: It’s important to you to do as much as you can to live a long and healthy life, like eating right and exercising to avoid disease. But there’s something else you probably worry less about, and you may be surprised to learn it’s a major factor…

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