If you’re looking for a new source of power, and haven’t tried prayer, you may want to give it a try. People claim they’ve received comfort, overcome addictions, cured deadly illnesses, and enjoyed various blessings, and it doesn’t appear to matter to whom you pray to or what religion you practice. What matters is the act, and the [...]

Osteoporosis drugs are one of the most prescribed drugs in America, and, it is estimated, approximately 44 million Americans either have osteopenia (thinning bones that lead to osteoporosis) or osteoporosis (weakening of the bones or brittle bones). However, osteoporosis is not a part of natural aging, and there are things you can do to prevent it. One of [...]

I wish I could give you a pill and you’re headaches or migraines would magically disappear; however, it usually takes some investigation to find relief. If you’re trying to get at the root cause of your headaches or migraines, here are some great self-help tools:

If you have a loved one who is experiencing depression, the first thing you want to do is rule out physical ailments. Physical ailments might include heart problems, Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism, or a dozen other ailments. If the depressed person has not had an annual checkup, or if it has been some time since he [...]

Aromatherapy has been around since ancient times, although the term aromatherapy didn’t come into existence until the 20th century. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Persians all used aromatherapy to heal and relax, and, today, aromatherapy is still used. In fact, it is more popular than ever. It’s also going mainstream in that scientist and researchers are [...]

As you age, you are more likely to suffer with chronic conditions that affect eye health. To ensure you maintain good eye health you need to control your blood sugar, avoid tobacco smoke, and wear UV-protective sunglasses when you’re outside. Another way to ensure your peepers keep peeping with the best of them is to eat a variety [...]

Endless parties, rounds of shopping, constant baking, daily cleaning, and unending guests can often squash your holiday spirit. If you want to make sure your holidays are as cheerful as the the festive moments portrayed on TV, you need to realize stress can undermine your holiday cheer, and holiday stress is based on three main triggers.

More and more people are looking at alternative measures when it comes to health. The Meredith Corporation and NBC Universal conducted a survey of more than 3,000 women earlier this year, and here’s what they learned when it comes to women and alternative health and wellness.

Dan Buettner travelled the globe from Costa Rica to Italy to Japan. He discovered a person’s genes have little to do with how long a person lives, and, in his book The Blue Zones, Buettner details the strategies for living longer and staying younger. The strategies he suggests are subtle and can be easily achieved by anyone. Here’s six [...]

The request for this post came from Chase in San Jose. (If you have a question or want an answer to a specific question, you can Ask Us! by clicking on the Ask Us tab in the top navigation bar.)
Chase owns a pair of dumbbells, and he wanted a way to to exercise but didn’t want to buy any other [...]