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ARTArticleUseful Tips About Golf Swing BasicsGolf is one of the most popular sports. It is very easy to pick up and can be learned in minutes but will take you years to master. If you want to be good at this sport, golf swing basics is something you must learn because your stroke can make or break your game.
Keeping in mind these tips will help you enjoy success when playing. There are many elements to the golf swing and you must be familiar with all of them in order to have an effective stroke.ARTArticleUsing Holistic Medical Solutions in Order to Manage Minor IllnessesTreating moderate health conditions utilizing alte
ative medical treatment methods can be often a wonderful technique to introduce someone to the concept of natural healthcare science and natural treatment options. Natural medical treatments for minor wounds and conditions could be as straightforward as utilizing ice to help remedy swelling and soreness, or maybe as complex as taking an herbal or naturopathic remedy.
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ative Medical TreatmentsARTArticleVitamin B12 importance in achieving Total WellnessVitamin B12 depletion and deficiency are much more common than previously thought, especially in the over-60 population. In fact, it’s believed that almost one in four people over 60 have deficient levels of this vital vitamin.
Equally disturbing are emerging signs that other age groups harbor suboptimal blood levels of B12 as well.
Why is vitami
B12 deficiency such a big deal?
Your body depends on vitami
B12 for a host of functions, including…
Helping to maintain normal energy levels*
Promoting healthy neurological activity, including mental alertness*rARTArticleWatch Your Waistline - 5 Tips for Eating OutIf you are eating out a lot you are putting your waistline at risk!. Follow these 5 simple tips to eating healthy while eating at your favorite restaurants.
1. Never go to a restaurant starving! You are setting yourself up for failure right from the start. Have a quick snack before you go if ...ARTArticleWater - The CrisisImagine a world without water.
Imagine a world where the only water available for drinking or for bathing is polluted, contaminated and deadly.
Imagine a world where people die every day from dehydration – a condition that causes heart disease, kidney failure, cancer.
Our bodies are 70 – 80% ...ARTArticleWeight Loss and Diet Plan - Not Just For The OverweightThis is an example of how one person was living with a health problem that was undetectable on the surface. I once had a problem with my weight and it affected my cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Although not overweight by most estimates - either by eye or by scale - there was an underlying problem that was revealed through a simple blood test. Test results showed cholesterol levels at 242 and triglyceride levels were off the chart (which may have been due to a non-fasting test). The before pic was taken in Aug 2004.ARTArticleWeight Loss and Insulin ResistanceInsulin resistance is rising with epidemic proportions.
Insulin resistance is a state in which the body cannot use insulin effectively.
Insulin is needed to help control the amount of sugar in the body. As a result, blood sugar and fat levels rise. When you eat a high carbohydrate diet, your insulin levels go very high. Insulin is needed to move sugar throughout your body. It helps carry sugar into your cells. When you are eating a lot of sugar and carbohydrate foods your insulin level has to go up to meet this demand. In fact, every time you eat anything your insulin levels go up.ARTArticleWell done you are the proud owner of a coach……..Great, you googled/got a recommendation/went through your triathlon club/went on a triathlon training camp, or whatever and you are now the proud owner of a triathlon coach! So erm what do you do with them!?
As a coach, we know our role – we provide a training plan based on your initial questionnaire/consultation that has sessions including details of pace/heart rate/power output/distance/time/splits/recovery. We also offer advice on races/realistic goals /race strategy/fueling/equipment/technique and how to have a positive mindset.ARTArticleWhat Are The Advantages Of Working With A Personal Trainer At A Studio Over A Gym?Personal Training has become a popular service today. You can easily find a trainer to help you reach your fitness goals all over the place. You will see trainers working with gym members, teaching outside at beaches and parks, or you can even have a trainer visit you at your home to work. You can get great results from any of these methods. The main conce
is that you have a certified trainer that is keeping you motivated. On top of all of these places to work with a trainer, private studios are popping up more and more.ARTArticleWhat Causes Muscle Growth?Even with today's technology, everything is still not completely understood on what causes muscle growth. There are actually a whole series of biological processes that are triggered after hard, heavy weight training.
These processes work together to repair the muscle fiber and produce an ...ARTArticleWhat If You Could Prevent Your Skin From Wrinkling?My female patients always tell me “gosh, I hate getting old. Feels like my body’s falling apart and these wrinkles are killing me because not only do I feel old, but I look old too!” It still amazes me how much money women spend on cosmetic products just to make themselves ...ARTArticleWhat is Autism Remediation?The word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to talk about what remediation means in general, ...ARTArticleWhat is Chinese Tui Na?The Chinese word, Tui Na, means push (Tui) grab (Na). This ancient form of massage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been practiced for thousands of years by martial artists, Qi Gong practitioners, and healers around the world to maintain health ...ARTArticleWhat Is Reiki?Reiki is the union of two Japanese words, “Rei” (meaning “spiritual/divine consciousness”) and “Ki” (meaning “life force energy). Reiki is “Divinely Guided Life Force Energy”. The Chinese call this energy “Chi” and the same energy is known as “Prana” in Sanskrit.
Reiki was founded by Mikao ...ARTArticleWhat is Sangha Acupuncture?It seems to me everywhere that I turn there is something telling me what clothes to buy, foods to eat, and medications to ask my doctor about. There is pressure to provide for my family, climb the corporate ladder, be the right size; the list could go on and on.
In ancient China, doctors were ...ARTArticleWhat is Zen-TouchZen-Touch™ is a form of body therapy that combines:
“Zen” - A state of being where one is flowing in harmony with the forces of nature. When wenexperience this place we feel a sense of Oneness... Unity... with the divine. We can all recall times, perhaps moments when our life ...ARTArticleWhat Sandwiched Boomers Can Learn From Tim RussertThere have been non-stop tributes to Tim Russert - from erudite political friends to strangers traveling long distances to pay their respects. He was the toughest interviewer in broadcast jou
alism and few had come even close to rattling him. He clearly understood how the media game is ...ARTArticleWhat To Do If Your Weight Loss Is StagnatingDo you recognize this situation: Your weight loss was going great, but after a while it looked as if you couldn't lose any more weight? This might go on for weeks and weeks… It’s named a “plateau” and is not very enjoyable. So, what can you do to get yourself back on track to losing weight using ...ARTArticleWhat’s in your pantry that can stop the itch?Are you feeling fatigued or irritable? Do you suffer from PMS or digestive disorders? An over growth of yeast has been associated with these disorders along with muscle pain, short attention span, headache, memory loss, vaginitis, skin problems, urinary and respiratory issues and even learning ...ARTArticleWhen Worrying Can Be A Sign Of Something More SeriousEveryone worries from time to time, but if your worrying starts to interrupt your daily life and causes debilitating anxiety, you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD. While people with GAD may begin by worrying about simple things, GAD can easily take over a person's life and cause ...ARTArticleWhere's Choice Amid the Recession?For many people, we are living in frightening times. Doom and gloom pervade our news, our conversations and maybe even our dreams when we are sleeping.
Even those relatively unaffected by current economic trends are succumbing to the "F" word, F E A R. Just yesterday I overheard a woman in a ...ARTArticleWho Needs Vitamins?Are you like many of my patients? Do you find it difficult to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables daily? Is the thought of eating 2-3 servings a day unrealistic with your lifestyle, let alone attempting to eat 8-9 servings daily? Do you wonder what's wrong with "Wonder ...ARTArticleWhy Conventional Cat Urinary Tract Health Medications May Be Harming Your PetAre you frustrated with your cat's urinary tract health? I know I was until I did a little research.
Common causes of urinary tract infection in cats
Although cats of any age can be affected by Urinary Tract Infection it most often happens in overweight or older cats do not exercise, use a ...ARTArticleWhy Do People Drink Decaffeinated Coffee?Recent medical studies show that a moderate coffee consumption has more health benefits than drinking decaffeinated coffee: the positive effects of caffeine are added to those of other coffee components such as antioxidants. So when people drink a cup of decaffeinated coffee instead of this good old Joe, is it due to a personal preference or to a limited and outdated medical knowledge?ARTArticleWhy Integrative Medicine will be The medicine of the future!Integrative medicine got a boost of greater public awareness -- and funding -- after a landmark 1993 study. That study showed that one in three Americans had used an alte
ative therapy, often under the medical radar.
Proponents prefer the term Integrative Medicine or complementary to emphasize that such treatments are used with mainstream medicine, not as replacements or alte
atives.rARTArticleWhy Women Lose Weight Slower tha
Men and What To Do About ItWhen it comes to weight-loss, men normally have significantly less difficulty dropping weight than females. Understanding why this comes about can make weight loss for women and men less difficult. There are a number of good reasons to explain this difference in rate and ease of weight loss among men and women, even of the same age and body weight.
Women of All Ages Less Able to Control Food Cravings tha
Adult Males.ARTArticleWill CranioSacral Therapy Work for Me?As a Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist, the two most commonly asked questions I get are, "What is that?" and, "Can it help my (fill in the blank)?"
The answer to that second question is, "Most likely."
CranioSacral Therapy (or CST), like any modality, can't "fix" everything, but by helping to release restrictions in the central nervous system, CST helps the body to function at its best.
But how, exactly, does this work? One way is through the fascial system in the body.ARTArticleWomen Over 40: How Much Workout Leads to Weight Loss?After menopause losing weight is becoming harder and harder. Especially if a sedentary life style contributes to a lack of exercise and physical activity.
Regular exercise is an crucial element to lose weight permanently- however, do you know how much exercise is actually essential to lose ...ARTArticleWomen Over 40: Relax Yourself Into Losing Weight PermanentlyStress and a hectic schedule is normal for many women over 40. Having stress is closely linked to your inability to lose weight permanently.
In our twenties, our bodies can deal with living a lifestyle that is less than healthy. Our bodies could deal with that easily. But it’s a other game for ...ARTArticleYoga in this WorldThe way through this world is more difficult to find than the way beyond it nn-Wallace Stevens from Answer to Papini.
Yoga was born in India, its chronological origins lost in the mists of time, given the popularity that Yoga enjoys these days most of us know that much. What we don’t know is ...