Why do we get butterflies in our stomach before a performance?

Why does indigestion produce nightmares?

Why are antidepressants now also being used for gastrointestinal ailments?

Wellness means overall well-being. It incorporates the mental, emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of a person's life. Each aspect of wellness can affect..

I think by now we all know how bad cigarette smoke is for the US.  Many public health initiatives make it clear exactly how cigarette smoke affects so many systems of the body.  Smoking is a worldwide epidemic, and it is one of the main preventable causes of death and disability.  In the United States alone, smoking results in..

Jet lag is a sleep disorder that can be defined as a syndrome involving insomnia, irritability, headache or excessive daytime sleepiness, following travel across two or more time zones.  Travel fatigue is different and is associated..

With the summer months approaching, I can’t help but think of the nice weather, sunshine, and, of course, the beach. Millions of people flock to the beach each year for so many reasons, but do they ever really stop and think beyond relaxation and a nice tan? You might be surprised by the connection you actually make with the beach.

The theory that magnetic therapy could be used to enhance the lives of human beings was formulated in the early 16th century (Ramey, 1998). Since that time it has been suggested that magnetic therapy can be useful in treating many ailments, such as broken bones (Rogachefsky, 1998; Sharrard, 1990)

What’s the big deal about breathing anyway? Before we can improve our breathing we must remember that the process existed long before we did – we have nothing to teach it. What we have to do is to prepare ourselves to receive its revitalizing strength by removing any obstacles that might hinder its good effects.

Skin cancer can lead to disfigurement and even death, but if treated early, it is almost always curable. Coupled with a yearly skin exam by a physician, self examination of your skin every three months is the best way to detect the early warning signs of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, the main types of skin cancer. Look for a new growth or any skin changes.

10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROVIDED BY USOC, 10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROVIDED BY USOC

1. Start the day with breakfast. You need to “fill your tank” after a long night without food.

2. Get Moving! Only 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day makes a big difference.

Osteoarthritis is a local disease of synovial joints, most commonly the hands, hips, knees, and spine. Loss of articular cartilage and new bone formation at the joint margins (osteophytes) with joint space narrowing characterize osteoarthritis.1

THE FIVE TIBETAN RITES

No one disputes the importance of regular exercise. Unfortunately, there are so many fitness programs available today, the general public is often confused as to which are the best. Consequently, they are the willing guinea pigs of every fitness fad that comes along.

Arthritis: Natural Remedies

The Arthritis Foundation estimates that approximately 50 million Americans currently have arthritis. In fact, their statistics show that arthritis affects 1 out of 2 people age 50 and older. Although more than 100 different forms of arthritis have been identified, two types are most prevalent and of greatest concern: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Uses of Pilates in Rehabilitation

History and Background of Pilates