Monthly Archives: September 2010
Taking Care of Your Diabetes When You’re Sick
Whether you have a head cold or the flu, being sick can put all of your activities on hold. You’re forced to stop and take care of yourself. But, if you have diabetes, this demands extra attention. Why is that? … Continue reading
Filed under Diabetes Management
Banana-Orange Green Smoothie
Photo Credit to Nicky from Nicky in the Raw Blog When it comes to getting more greens in your diet, it’s not always an easy task, but one really easy to way to include them is in a smoothie. One … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Proposed Natural Treatments for Nausea
Nausea can be caused by many factors, including stomach flu, viral infections of the inner ear (labyrinthitis), motion sickness, pregnancy, and chemotherapy. If you are continually nauseous, it can be more disabling than chronic pain. Successful treatment can make an … Continue reading
Filed under Nausea, Digestion and Stomach Issues
Business Travel Stress Management
Biting the flight attendant? Having a mid-flight temper tantrum? Although it sounds uncivilized, more and more air travelers are exhibiting their own versions of road rage, caused in part by the stressors of business travel. Millions of business people across … Continue reading
Filed under Stress Management
Understanding Hair Loss in Women
Hereditary Thinning Hereditary thinning is a form of hair loss. It occurs in all races and can be inherited from either the mother’s or father’s side of the family, or both. It begins at the onset of puberty, but several … Continue reading
Filed under Women's Health/Beauty Info
Suggested Uses for Geranium Essential Oil
Known as the “women’s oil” because of its menstrual and menopausal benefits, geranium oil actually has a wide variety of uses. Besides promoting women’s health, it’s also useful for skin problems, like eczema and athlete’s foot, and for respiratory tract … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
Exercising During Pregnancy: Benefits and Recommendations
Exercise during pregnancy is not only safe, it’s increasingly recommended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise a week. According to the American … Continue reading
Wild Rice and Wheat Berry Salad with Apple, Cranberries and Almonds in a Citrus Dressing
Photo Credit to Janet of The Taste Space Blog With summer’s end soon coming upon us, thoughts are turning to fall and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious salad by Janet who is the writer for The … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Proposed Natural Treatments for Tooth Decay Prevention
Cavities, technically called dental caries, are caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus mutans. This bacteria lives in the mouth and thrives on sugar and other carbohydrates. In the presence of carbohydrates, S. mutans produces acids that dissolve the enamel of … Continue reading
Filed under Dental and Oral Health
Healthy Eating Tips
Many people wonder how to cook and eat healthier foods which do not require a lot of time or money. Chances are that you have a good understanding of the basic principles of health and nutrition. But thanks to today’s … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
