Meditation :: An oasis from everyday stress
It’s the beginning of a new year, and among the many new year’s resolutions, there is one that many of us should consider choosing … reducing stress.
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Meditation :: How the Body can Heal the Mind
Meditation as a form of alternative medicine brings about mental calmness and physical relaxation by suspending the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. Generally performed once or twice a day for approximately 20 minutes at a time, meditation is used to reduce stress, alter hormone levels, and elevate one’s mood.
Obesity :: Type 2 diabetes n obesity – major public health problems in USA
Obesity and type 2 diabetes have become major public health problems in USA. Less than half of American adults are at a healthy weight. Approximately one-third of American adults are obese and an additional one-third are overweight and at risk for becoming obese.
Diet :: Seizure of Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed a Complaint for Forfeiture against Lipodrene, a dietary supplement that contains ephedrine alkaloids. The U.S. Marshals, seized the dietary supplement Lipodrene located at ATF Fitness Products, Inc., in Oakmont, PA.
Lupus :: Evista Aids Bone Health in Lupus Patients
A small study has shown that the osteoporosis drug raloxifene, sold as Evista, helps maintain bone mineral density (BMD) in menopausal women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are on corticosteroids.
Lupus :: Bio-Tech Company Conquers Lupus
Berean Development, Inc has developed and is marketing a product that is knocking out a previously thought incurable disease that strikes mainly women – Systemic Lupus Erthematosus to name one of just a few.
Skin Care :: New skin care products in United States
Medvill, Korea?s predominant skin care research and manufacturing company, has opened an office in Montrose, California to launch its newest skin care technologies.
Diet :: Vegetarian Protein Diet Cuts Health Risk
A high protein diet can help reduce blood pressure – but only if it comes from vegetables, researchers reported.
Heart Disease :: Whole grains may reduce heart risk in elderly
Older adults who regularly eat whole grains like high-fiber cereals and cooked oatmeal may be less likely to develop a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.
Hypertension :: Vegetable rich diet may help cut blood pressure
Eating a vegetable rich diet may help cut blood pressure, which can consequently reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes, says a new study reiterating what your mother always said when she asked you to finish the greens.