Is Your Water Safe?
June 16th, 2005 | 
Author: With concerns about the environment, many folks are wondering if their water is safe to drink. Given that water has been the carrier for many illnesses throughout history, that’s not an unreasonable concern!
I’m going to make a couple of assumptions about you. I’m assuming that you live in the United States, or Canada. I’m going to assume that you either get your water from a municipal water supply, or from a well. And by making these assumptions, I can make the further assumption that your water is completely safe to drink.
Use It or Lose It: Five Steps to Preventing Alzheimer’s
You’ve seen the commercials–”A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” Most of us agree, yet many people wander off into their later years leaving their minds behind. You probably know of someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease–a debilitating condition that robs otherwise healthy people of their mental capacities. What can be done to prevent Alzheimer’s from taking your mind?
The brain is less than 2% of one’s body weight yet it controls every aspect of life. Networks of blood vessels deliver oxygen to the 100 billion brain cells. Scientists continue their research into the brain and how it functions.
Fish Oil Nutritional Supplements – How To Choose The Best Fish Oil Nutritional Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for cardiovascular health and brain development. They are commonly found in fish oils, which is why most health experts recommend two to three servings of oily fish per week. Fish oil nutritional supplements are also a popular alternative, especially among students, working people, and others with limited time for home cooking.
There are two common forms of fish oil nutritional supplements: cod liver oil and concentrate capsules. Cod liver oil is in liquid form and taken in daily doses of about one tablespoon. Concentrate capsules are solid and taken one or two a day, depending on the patient’s medical condition.
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Chlorinated Water – A Cause For Gout
Chlorinated water may develop risks. It was proved that consuming chlorinated water lead to excessive free radical formation that leads to aging acceleration and increases vulnerability to genetic mutation. It may also lead to cancer or it may cause difficulty metabolizing cholesterol. Hardening of arteries can also be promoted by consuming chlorinated water.
A warm shower or a bath in a tub filled with chlorinated water leads to inhales of chloroform. More than that the hot water opens the pores and skin starts acting like a sponge. It is said that in about 10 minutes of a shower in this type of water it is inhaled more chlorine than by drinking eight glasses of the same water. It is also believed to have different effects that are surely not benefic. Specialists say that it can weaken immunity and can irritate the eyes, the sinuses, the throat, the skin and lungs but it can also make the hair and scalp dry, worsening dandruff.
Healthy Weight Loss Tip – Walk Twenty Minutes Every Day
One of the easiest things you can do to help yourself lose weight is to get up and get moving on a daily basis. The problem is that many people like to try all the latest fad diets, but don’t really want to do what it takes to achieve a healthy weight loss.
Walking is good for you, for more reasons that just to lose weight. Here are some of those good reasons.
Walking is easy to do. Unlike rigorous exercises in the gym, walking is simple and steady. It doesn’t require any special equipment. All you have to do is get up and start walking.
Stress & Supplementation, Part 4: Putting Supplements into Context
NB: the information in this article is for educational purposes only, and should not be read as medical advice. If you have any concerns about your diet or a particular supplement, please consult your healthcare professional
Over the previous three articles in this series, we’ve looked at how supplementing can help us manage our stress. We’ve looked at how replacing vital nutrients that the stress response uses up and/or leaches can help our bodies recover quicker from the damage getting stressed inflicts on them. We’ve also looked at herbs that will help us to feel more relaxed (and therefore less stressed), so that our stress responses become less intense. And in each article, we’ve included a caution against relying on supplements as the be-all and end-all of a stress management programme.
Treadmills – Ten Ways To Use It To Get Into Shape
Some people think that the only way to use the treadmill is to run. However, you should know that there are actually more ways than this. Here are ten ways to use the treadmill to get into shape:
1) Trudging – walking on a slow but constant pace can be great for promoting circulation and relaxation. The monotonous motion achieved by trudging on the treadmill can actually help you clear up your mind, get your juices flowing and allow you to think for a while. Trudging serves as an excellent warm up exercise, since the slow movements stretch the muscles slowly without risking injury or cramping.
Quit Smoking – 10 Tips To Help You Give It Up Now
To quit smoking you need to overcome both physical and psychological addiction and it’s not as hard to give up as many people think it is.
Here are 10 tips to quit smoking that will help you stop smoking for good.
1. Get the right mindset
If you really want to give up you have to get the right mindset to succeed.
Firstly, write down all the benefits you will derive from giving up, from saving money to being full of health and vitality.
Setting and Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Many fall short of their ideal level of fitness because they either do not set goals or set totally inappropriate goals with only one likely outcome – failure. Yet if you spend a little more time on setting your goals you will increase your chances of success and the rewards will be greater.
If you do not put enough thought into the goal setting stage of your plans you are more likely to fail. A carefully chosen goal, whether to do with your fitness, career or personal life will motivate you to stay on target and also add another factor to your training – it will engage your mind.
The Use of Herbs In A Variety Of Functions
In a world with an ever critical eye towards all that is natural, organic, whole, and healthy, it is no wonder that the use of herbs continues to gain interest. Herbs – in their natural form – are used for everything from cooking and skin care, to health supplements and medicinal purposes. Deciphering the extensive varieties of herbs available to us, however, can be an overwhelming and confusing process. These enormously practical plants are ancient in their existence and limitless in their uses.
