Monthly Archives: July 2011
Learn More About Triglycerides
Blood triglycerides may be an important factor in your risk for heart disease. Your doctor may become concerned if your cholesterol level is too high. But another type of fatty substance found in the blood, known as triglycerides, may also … Continue reading
Filed under Cholesterol, Heart and Hypertension Health
Six Steps to Safe Hiking
With its crisp alpine air, rugged terrain, and unique physical challenges, the great outdoors offers an excellent venue for athletes. Whatever your level of fitness, a hike in the woods may be just the change of pace you need. To … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
The Case for Breakfast
Choose the best breakfast: A. Leftover cold cheese pizza and orange juice B. Peanut butter and banana sandwich and milk C. Cold cereal with raisins and soy milk D. Shake made with frozen fruit, milk, juice, and wheat germ E. … Continue reading
Is There A Connection Between Allergies and Asthma?
Because asthma and allergies are so common and frequently occur together, most parents may want to know about preventing or avoiding these conditions. Allergy Insight “Allergen” is the word that doctors use to describe a substance in the environment to … Continue reading
Can Folic Acid Help Ease Depression?
Folic acid (found in nature as folate), the B vitamin that is famous for its role in preventing birth defects, is being researched for its effects on depression. A group of researchers from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts found that … Continue reading
Filed under Mental Health
Safe Cosmetic Use Tips
Ah…the wonders of makeup. Even as an adult, that rush you feel when you find the perfect tube of lipstick is hard to describe. But makeup, like so many things, must be used safely. If you use makeup, the following … Continue reading
Filed under Tips Or Usage Ideas, Women's Health/Beauty Info
Blueberry Lavender Pecan Granola
Photo Credit to Jessica Tom of JessicaTom.com For some, lavender in food is akin to eating a soap product, but for me, its floral-evergreen-rosemary-peppery flavors attract me like no other edible flower ever has. What that means is when I … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Recipes and Food Info
Is it “Just the Blues” or a More Serious Clinical Depression?
Depression is a serious medical condition involving your mood, thoughts, and body. It may affect how you feel about things, how you think about things, and how well you eat and sleep. Most people normally experience feelings of sadness, loss, … Continue reading
Filed under Mental Health
Kayaking for Fitness
Most of us do not have a river or the ocean in our backyard or a kayak and accessories waiting on the shore. Unless you do, kayaking requires a little more advance planning than many sports. Taking the time is … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss
Suggested Uses for Neroli Essential Oil
Neroli oil is heady, sweet, and floral, and is made from the aromatic blossoms of the orange tree. It’s rare to find a pure 100% neroli oil, as it’s impossible for companies to be able to offer it for a … Continue reading
Filed under Aromatherapy
