Archive for September, 2004

(NC)-Did you know that gardening is the second most popular physical activity for Canadians? According to the experts, all that pulling and digging makes your heart, lungs and muscles strong. Stretc…

Sleep Deprivation is an insidious problem that is spreading among populations young and old alike. Though an occasional bout of insomnia is quite normal, chronic sleep deprivation can lead to seriou…

Since the late 1800’s Asbestos has been mined and used commercially. The use of Asbestos dramatically increased during World War II and since the early 1940’s millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos dust working within industries where inita…

Natural Remedies for Insomnia

No one really wants to rely on medication to help them sleep, so many are seeking out natural remedies that will help them sleep peacefully all night long.

There are some really wonderful and enjoyable ways for your mind and body to get the rest i…

Emotional Intelligence: The Basics

There’s so much talk about emotional intelligence and how it can promote personal and business success. What is it really? What are its basic tenets? Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recogni…

Prevent or Delay Alzheimer's Disease

Argh! Where are my glasses? I put them down . . . to do what? And when? As the daughter of an Alzheimer's patient, this inability to keep up with everyday items, like my glasses and car keys, drives …

How to Manage Your Mood with Food

Here's a meal-by-meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food. Breakfast Eating a good breakfast boosts your concentration and revs your energy, particularly in the morning when …

Have you been diagnosed with genital warts caused by the HPV virus? If so, your physician has probably advised you of the more conventional treatments available such as pharmaceutical ointments, cryo…

Resisting Chronic Sinus Infection

Sinus infections that have graduated to the chronic stage deserve the honor of being treated with the right type of antibiotic. Sinus problems may be caused by a number of different factors which in…

What To Do With Dry Eye After Lasik

Lasik eye surgery is for people who are nearsighted or farsighted and have astigmatism. This surgery changes the curvature of the cornea, which is the outermost part of the eye. This allows the perso…