Have you ever watched a horse race? If you have, you may have noticed that each racehorse is fitted with “blinders.” These are protective of the horse–they prevent the horse from becoming distracted or being “spooked” into a crazed run that can harm them and the other horses and their riders. However, the blinders also …
Medical Articles
What should you know about drug interactions?
Millions of people take medications and supplements to manage high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and other conditions. These medications can be tremendously beneficial for your health. But, many people do not know these medications can interact with each other, with herbal preparations and supplements, with foods or beverages, or with a medical condition. Some interactions …
Learn about the importance of Vitamin D.
From the time we are infants to the time we are elderly, we need vitamin D for a healthy skeleton. Some research indicates that Vitamin D may be very important in maintaining healthy vessels, and other bodily systems also need vitamin D, such as the renal system (kidneys). In northern climates at a higher latitude, …
Learn how to protect yourself and your elderly loved ones from falls.
Why are falls in the elderly an important topic? To answer this question, consider these quick facts: Many falls are not a normal part of aging, but are the result of many factors. The risk of having a fall increases with age, tripling from age 70 to age 90, and is greater for women than …
What’s in your herbal cupboard?
Herbs have been used for over 5,000 years. Today, more and more people are returning to the use of herbs for health reasons. Many believe that herbs are as effective, or more effective, than medicines. Herbs do offer many benefits when they are used appropriately. You may not know that some medicines are actually derived …
Learn about nutrient depletion from medications.
Millions of people take medications to manage high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and congestive heart failure. These medications can be very important to your health. But, many people do not know that these medications can deplete, or “use up” some of the nutrients our bodies also need to function well. Even though nutrients can be …
The Power of a Dream
Do you have a dream—not a dream during sleep, but a burning aspiration, or a vision? If you do, have you placed it on a shelf, or forgotten about it? I encourage you to take your dream off the shelf, brush the dust from it and ask yourself if the time is right to pursue …
Learn about the effects of STRESS and coping techniques.
According to the media, Americans are stressed. Lost productivity and medical expenses in the United States are soaring. A November 2010 study published by the American Psychological Association found that over half of its survey participants said their stress is caused by concerns over money, work, the economy, family responsibilities, relationships, personal health, and housing …