As people take more steps per day, the relative risk of dying drops sharply Piles of studies spanning 70 years consistently show that regular physical activity pays off in long-term health benefits. And recent work is starting to paint a clearer picture of all the activities that can help. I will never forget how a spry …
Platelets (Figure 1; also known as thrombocytes) are an important part of the mechanism of coagulation that controls bleeding. Non-activated platelets circulate freely but once activated, they become sticky assuming a star-like shape and enmesh with each other and fibrin, forming a blood clot. One large group of platelet s in a single sample or …
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has stood the test of time as a holistic approach to health and well-being. Rooted in the belief that balance is the key to a healthy life, Ayurveda has been practiced for over 5,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest healing systems. The word “Ayurveda” is …
Now that our Las Vegas weather is cooling off a bit in the mornings and the flood season is behind us (we hope!), it’s time to get back to doing more outdoor exercise and to try out some new types of movement. Just like there’s no one-size-fits-all-diet, the same is true of exercise. Remember, exercise …
Would you believe that changing when you eat could help you lose weight, improve your metabolic health, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, delay aging, and more? Our bodies evolved in very different conditions than we live in today. Our distant ancestors didn’t have a constant supply of food at their fingertips – no refrigerator, …
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CURING CHRONIC ILLNESS WITH HOMEOPATHY The word “cure” is seldom used in allopathic medicine, especially when it relates to chronic illnesses. Sadly, physician education focuses mainly on using medications that are only meant to suppress both physical and emotional symptoms. Homeopathy healed my daughter’s psoriasis when she was five years old. This was a turning …
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“If a person cares for himself the way he cares for his horse there would be no serious illnesses. He makes sure his animal gets proper exercise to keep healthy. When it comes to himself he neglects exercise even though it is a fundamental principal to health maintenance and the prevention of most illnesses.” PREVENTING …
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MAIMONIDES’ FIRST HEALTH SECRET REVEALED “If a person cares for himself the way he cares for his horse, there would be no serious illnesses.You do not find anyone who gives his horse too much fodder. He measures out only as much as the horse can tolerate while he himself eats to excess. He makes sure …
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HOW THE ULTIMATE MIND-BODY CONNECTION HEALS The word “yoga” means “to unite” or “to join.” The practice of yoga leads to the unity of individual consciousness with universal consciousness creating a harmony between the mind, body and nature. Yoga was created thousands of years ago, long before any religious belief systems were born. It is …
Stress and anxiety are often the underlying causes of GERD and heartburn. Although it is usually triggered by emotional stress, it can also be triggered by physical stress. Stress and anxiety can decrease pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter, the band of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that allows food and liquid to …
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