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Glyconutrients May Help You Give Up Smoking Each year cigarette smoking is responsible for thirty percent of all deaths in the United States. This means nearly four hundred thousand deaths a year are caused by cigarette smoking. This far exceeds all the deaths attributed to car accidents, homicide, suicide, illegal drug use, and alcohol use combined. In those diagnosed with lung cancer, smoking was found to be linked to eighty percent of cases and smoking responsible for one third of all cancer deaths. It causes a q... Glycobiology Glycobiology is the study of Glyconutrients. This is a fairly new field of research and has only been done over the last 2 decades. Mannatech has emerged as the leader in this field and has developed several diet supplements resulting from research done on Glyconutrients. How did this fascinating research start? Early studies into this subject where conducted in Japan with elementary research into the carbohydrate group that begun after the Second World War. Research start... Fluorescent Lights-how They Can Affect Your System Light is very important for our mental and physical health. Without sufficient light many people suffer from depression and ailments that they cannot really pinpoint. Depression can give rise to many ailments and can even develop into more serious mental problems. Now there are several ways to combat this problem: Light box therapy: (Phototherupy) this type of general therapy is also known as bright light therapy. Phototherupy requires the patient to sit near a fluoresc... How Sunlight Affects Your System - Infrared Sunlight Sauna Natural sunlight is very good for our health and well being. The sun is a natural source of energy and can in turn give us energy, and improve our health, in many ways. Of course it is a very strong source of power and should not be overused. Too much sunshine can have very adverse effects on your overall health, due to Ultra Violet rays. How does sunshine help your body? There are several ways it can do this. Firstly, it is a vital source of vitamin D. In fact, in the old... Acemannan And Aloe Vera The Aloe Vera plant has been known for centuries as the healing plant. Recently, it has been rediscovered and much research has been done on it. Countless examples have indeed shown that it does have the ability to help wounds heal. However, as scientists have done more research on the Aloe Vera plant, it has been revealed that there are even more benefits to this “miracle” plant than was previously supposed. The parts from the Aloe Vera that are used are the gel from its... Mayan Massage- Overview And Benefits Mayan massage is the ancient art of abdominal massage. It has been practiced by the Mayan Indians for many centuries. Dr. Rosita Arvigo studied with a Mayan Shaman (Indian doctor) Don Elijio Panti, for 10 years and has developed the Arvigo techniques of Maya massage. This type of massage is part of a holistic approach to health care. It is meant to help displaced organs like the womb to get them realigned. It also helps to relax muscles to improve blood and lymph flow. May... Self Help Massage There are many benefits of massage therapy. It will help you to relax tensed muscles and increase your blood flow. This will help you with stress management and relieve tension. It can often help you to feel better and improve your health. It can also help to heal injuries and certain ailments. You can have the luxury of getting a massage done professionally or you can do some basic self-massage yourself. There are several ways that this can help you. The two most common a... Lomi Lomi Massage Lomi Lomi is an ancient massage used by the people of Hawaii. Originally, special people known as ka po’e lomilomi performed this massage. The massage practitioner use their elbows, feet, knees, fingers, knuckles, palms, forearms, and even sticks and stones. Styles differ according to family, and regional islands. The Lomi Lomi massage therapy is based on the idea of massaging with loving hands. It works deeply yet gently into the muscles. Continuous flowing strokes are us... Rolfing Technique The Rolfing technique is named after Dr. Ida Rolf. It is a massage that pinpoints connective tissue between the joints. This massage corrects posture, plus encourages the patient to walk and stand properly. When good posture is maintained, the patient is healthier and under less stress. It takes about 10 sessions to work the entire body and improve the patient’s posture. It is also known as Structural Integration. Slouching is a bad posture habit that many of us get into. ... Neuromuscular Massage Neuromuscular massage is applied to a specific point in the body. It is usually used in order to relieve tension and pain in the patient. Results are accomplished by focusing on one muscle group, so that the massage therapist can find the tension point and relieve stress in your body. This in turn will reduce pain. This type of therapy is applied to individual muscles, and is a form of deep tissue massage. It is often used after trauma to muscles and soft tissue. It helps ... A Deep Concept Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is performed by deep finger pressure and slow strokes on the contracted areas across muscle fibers, tendons and fascia. By doing this it attempts to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body. This technique will aid in breaking up and getting rid of scar tissue. At first this may cause some minor pain but this will soon fade away. Two techniques are used in Deep tissue massage: One is direct a... What Is Shiatsu Massage Shiatsu is a massage technique from Japan. In fact the word Shiatsu means “finger pressure.” Despite its name this massage therapy not only utilizes the fingertips but also thumbs, palms, knees, forearms, elbows and the massage therapist can even use the feet. They apply pressure to the meridians or energy lines. This is done to “promote good health by stimulating the body’s energy flow.” Sessions can take from 40-60 minutes and will be done on a padded mat on the floor. I... Types Of Massage Massage therapy is one of the oldest medical treatments. There are records of this treatment being practiced almost 4,000 years ago. Admittedly it was a fairly simple form of treatment at this time and was referred to as “rubbing.” Modern massage therapy has now evolved to incorporate many techniques and is a recognized form of alternative treatment. It is all part of a holistic approach to medicine that looks at the entire overall health of the patient. Basic massage: pr... Athletes, Get A Massage Sports of any type can put extra stress on your body and can result in sore muscles. Massage can be very beneficial in helping to prepare you before an event and relax your muscles after strenuous exercise. It can also be used for recovering from injury and to maintain your muscles for peak performance. There are several ways that this can be achieved. Techniques that can be used: There are quite a few different techniques that can be used; pettrisage, friction, effleurage... History Of Chiropractic The first concept of chiropractic was originally conceived by the ancient Greeks in 17,500 BC. Chiropractic was officially founded by D.D.Palmer in 1895. He opened his first clinic in that same year. There has been much controversy over this form of treatment over the years but now it is recognized and licensed in over 50 countries and every state in the USA. There are 4 main groups of Chiropractictors; reform, mixers,objective straights, and traditional straights. Chiro... Snap, Crackle, Pop - Adjustment Time There are many forms of arthritis. It is a disease that affects the joints of the body, causing a lot of pain and discomfort. Chiropractic specifically focuses on joints and the spine, making it a possible form of treatment for arthritis patients. Many patients have gone through the gamut of conventional medical treatments with little help for their suffering. These patients are searching for alternative medical treatments for their problems and are looking to chiropractic tr... The Four Faces Of Chiropractic Chiropractic is a holistic approach to medicine. It is based on using manipulation as a means of treating musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine and extremities. Practitioners refer to themselves as alternative care physicians. There is a wide range in treatments, depending on different chiropractors. These treatments can be categorized into four main concepts. 1. Traditional straights: This is the old classic approach to chiropractic. Chiropractors use the principles th... What Physical Activity Is Best For You As you may already know, physical activity and health come together, like a couple. Regular exercising improves your health, and a good health makes you feel a “hunger” for physical activity. However, not every exercise may be suitable for you, as the effort required may be so intense that ends up harming your body, or so light that it produces absolutely no effect on it. The right amount of physical activity for you is usually determined by your body weight, and based on ... Glyconutrients - True And False Glyconutrients have become widely known today because of their beneficial effects on our health. However, if you search the Internet for some information on these essential saccharides, you may find a lot of false or inaccurate statements about them. Here are some questions and answers that will hopefully dissipate any doubts about glyconutrients. Q – Do glyconutrients heal? A – No. Strictly talking, glyconutrients do not cure or heal any of your wounds of diseases by the... Dieting Do’s And Don’ts Following an adequate diet is the shortest path to a perfect health, but it may be also a hard path to walk. It’s useful to keep in mind some do’s and don’ts to help you walk along this path and achieve a new life as easily and quickly as possible. DO ask a professional nutritionist about what diet suits you the most. A personalized, specific diet plan is the best starting point. Be sure to tell him about your current eating habits and other important things like your f... Why Do We Need To Detoxify Our Bodies? Detoxification (Detox): Is the removal of toxic substances from the body. This is mainly performed by the liver and kidneys. When the kidneys are not functioning correctly or not working at all an artificial technique called dialysis is used. Why do we need to detoxify our bodies? Due to many elements our bodies are subjected to toxins. Sometimes these toxins accumulate in the body and make us sick. Therefore it is advisable to detoxify our bodies when this happens. There ... Why Dieting May Not Be The Answer Obesity is a real life problem that is spreading fast throughout the Western world but most particularly in the USA. It has given rise to literally 100s of diets and a huge money making industry that has grown up around peoples’ desperate need to shed those pounds. However there is far more to losing weight than a mere diet. Diets are good for emergency weight loss but they are in effect just a quick fix. Many people go thorough with a weight loss diet and do indeed lose w... Is Natural Therapy Right For You? Natural therapy is an alternative medicine using a combination of alternative medicines. The most common ones used are diet modification, different foods, dietary supplements and exercise. All of these alternative medicines are used together to cure the body naturally. Natural therapy excludes the use of major surgery and most conventional drugs. The emphasis is on helping the body heal itself naturally. There are 6 principles that natural therapy (Naturopathy) is guided b... Lycopene And Flavoniods Have you had some Salsa today? Benefits of onions and tomatoes in your diet. Onions and tomatoes are among the most commonly used vegetables in many parts of the world today. We use them because they taste good and give good consistency to our food. We use them as sauces and salsas, chutneys and pickles, and important ingredients in our main dishes, but are you aware of the beneficial nutrients that lie hidden in these foods? Lycopene- have you had your tomato today? ... Low Glycemic Diets Introduction: low glycemic diets are good for everyone but the people who need these diets most are Diabetics and those trying to lose weight. Foods are measured by GI glycemic indexing. What is glycemic indexing (GI)? The glycemic index ranks from 1 to 100.This is the method by which foods are measured and shows the amount a food will raise blood sugar and insulin levels. The rate at which your blood sugar rises is very important in managing diabetes and weight maintenanc... Fiber-Why Is It So Important To A Healthy Diet? What is fiber? Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods. They are usually the walls of the plant cells, skins and seeds. Due to refining of foods much of the fiber has been lost in our diets causing digestive problems and overall poor health. How does fiber help your digestive tract? It absorbs water when it moves through the digestive tract and forms bulk in the intestines. This will soften stool and help food move faster through the digestive system. List of comm... Cleansing Diets One of the most common cleansing diets is a detox diet. This is a diet that will release the toxins in the body that have been stored in the fat cells and will allow the body to excrete them and cleanse your body. Why use a cleansing diet? This is used to eliminate toxins and other contaminants from the body. The main purposes of doing this is to: Improve health Feel more energetic Improve immunity Improve your mental condition Aid in digestion Help with weight los... How Diet Can Help Anti-Aging For centuries people have been searching for the fountain of youth. Although this is in itself a fantasy you can increase your chances of living longer by making a few adjustments to the way you eat. Basically it all boils down to one factor diet. The old saying “you are what you eat” holds true when it comes to anti-aging. Eating better is the key to better health and increasing your chances of living longer. What do we mean by eating better? Here are a few points: Cut... Green Tea A Healthy Alternative To Soda In the hot days of summer it is easy to reach for a soda to help you cool off. However sodas do not really quench your thirst and there are some other healthier more refreshing alternatives. One of the most refreshing ways to cool off on a hot summer day is drinking a tall glass of iced tea and what better than making it green tea? People From the Orient have long known the benefits of drinking green tea. In fact so important is this drink in these countries that there is ... Teas And Your Health There are many teas that have been drunk throughout the ages. They are basically infusions of plants, usually the leaves and sometimes the flowers, by boiling them with water. Teas can be drunk hot or cold and are used for a variety of ailments. Teas of different sorts are drunk worldwide. The official tea that we drink is the second most popular beverage and grown in the mountainous regions of China, India, Sir Lanka, Vietnam, Nepal, Georgia, Japan, Kenya, Malawi and Taiw...
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