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Yoga for Hypertension
Jan 10, 2012
Often called the silent killer as it presents no symptoms in its early stages, hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition. It’s usually only after organs have been irritated or damaged that the consequences of high...Study Suggests Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure
Nov 17, 2011
A recent study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) State Cooperative Potato Research Program suggests that the humble potato may be an unsung health hero. Long regarded by the general public...Study: Soy May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Aug 10, 2011
Soy is low in fat, high in fibre and protein, and may help prevent cancer, heart disease and many symptoms of menopause. While more research is needed into soy’s specific health benefits, a recent study has found it helps lower blood pressure (hypertension).Conditions That Benefit From Naturopathic Treatment
Jun 30, 2010
What is naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine is based on the theory that the body has the natural ability to heal itself. A naturopath will assess the person as a whole, and identify the cause of a problem or illness and treat it. This is in contrast...Indian Head Massage for Blood Pressure
May 21, 2010
What is Blood Pressure? The force of circulating blood through the heart and arteries is commonly referred to as blood pressure. It varies from person to person, depending on their diet, exercise regime, family history, emotional state, stress levels, smoking...Cardiovascular Support: All You Need to Know To Prevent Heart Diseases
Jul 10, 2009
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death among middle-aged men and women. Studies confirm that heart disease may be developed early in life although its symptoms begin to surface only when the disease is at an advanced stage.Understanding Obesity: Basic Things You Need to Know
Jun 13, 2009
Statistics gathered by the World Health Organization (WHO) show that an estimated 2.6 million people die yearly because of obesity. Obesity is best described as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that poses serious health risks to those...Why Should You Eat Lupin?
May 11, 2009
Bright yellow, delicious and packed with protein. This makes lupin beans, otherwise known as lupini beans from the lupinus albus shrub, among the must-have superfoods to stay healthy, strong and disease-free! Read on to learn about the benefits of...Why Drink Pomegranate Juice?
Apr 12, 2009
The pomegranate fruit has high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties. Pomegranate juice may have a range of beneficial effects, one of which is improving heart health and preventing prostate cancer and other health issues. Drinking fresh...What You Need to Know About the Pituitary Gland
Feb 26, 2009
The pituitary gland, also dubbed the master gland, is an important part of the endocrine system, ultimately governing all of the hormones in the body. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and where is it found? What is the Pituitary Gland? The...Saturated Fats - Good or Bad?
Dec 02, 2008
Saturated fats are often thought of as the bad fats, but you may be surprised to learn that we need a limited amount of them in our diet. Read on to find out more. What Are Fats and Why Do We Need Them? Fats from both animal and vegetable sources play...High GI Foods & Heart Disease: What's the Connection?
Oct 01, 2008
You may have heard nutrition experts extol the virtue of low GI diets, and how they can benefit our health. Well, now new research is showing that a low GI diet can actually reduce our risk of heart disease. Read on to learn more. What is the GI? The...Understand Blood Pressure & What It Means
Aug 13, 2008
Our blood pressure is an important way of measuring our overall levels of health, and it is vital that it is maintained in a normal range. One of the best ways to do this is through maintaining our weight, so in this article, we are looking at the...Everything You Need to Know About Lupus: Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
May 21, 2008
Lupus is a painful autoimmune disease that can potentially be life-threatening. It occurs when the immune system begins to attack the body's healthy cells, causing inflammation and damage. Almost any part of the body can be affected, especially the...The Magic of Lomi Lomi Massage: Is It For Real?
Jul 07, 2007
If you are yet to experience a Lomi Lomi massage, allow us to introduce you to what you have been missing out on. The magic of Lomi Lomi penetrates far beyond the physical body. Although its literal meaning in Hawaii (from where it originates) is to...Intro to Sivananda Yoga: What You Need to Know
May 28, 2007
Sivananda yoga was developed by Swami Vishnudevananda, a disciple of Swami Sivananda for whom this style of yoga was named. Sivananda yoga follows a set structure that includes postures or asanas, breathing, relaxation, diet and positive thinking.
