Image by Migraine Chick via Flickr Tension is the most common cause of headaches and other pains that we feel within our body. Usually, what people do to relieve this tension induced headache is to take anti-anxiety drugs and sedatives. These drugs are fast acting and seem to be the best remedy for headaches. However, [...]

Image via Wikipedia The question in the title seems to beg a yes answer. However, truth is, there are two answers with the real one a shocker. At least it was to me. The begged answer is of course yes. It would be yes if you never let anyone have information about your health and [...]

Buffalo Meat – A Cut Above The Rest   For many people, nothing could be more stressful than being a meat lover and be prescribed a low-calorie diet. Meat and low calories are self-contradictory, that’s the common perception. People who are trying to find a low-calorie meat that could replace the kind they are used [...]

Rubber Cancer Bracelets – Helped Raise Millions for Research   Cancer is the second largest cause of death in America. Thousands die every year from the disease, yet no really effective cure has been found for it. Rubber cancer bracelets have contributed heavily to the cause of cancer research; millions from their sale have poured [...]

Image by Lst1984 via Flickr Do you know the 10 Common Symptoms of Depression that can bring havoc during the holidays? Every year over 9.5 per cent of the American population suffers from depression. During the holidays depression can overwhelm even the strongest of stamina’s.  In addition to the holidays bringing stress and depression the [...]

As our weather begins to turn cold and you are forced to spend more time indoors why not bake a smile on everyone’s face with this Danish Apple Almond Cake?  Simple to make, scrumptious to eat and a sure bet for compliments. Ingredients: ½  cup butter or margarine, softened ½  cup granulated sugar 3   eggs [...]

Are you taking a daily dose of vitamins to offset any deficiencies in your body? Do you often forget to take your vitamins? With the many differing opinions in the science and health world it becomes increasingly more difficult to know if you should, when you should and just what you should take. Most of [...]

Just when I thought the year was going to finally end with peace for this old boomer I received a long dormant reminder of the power of chickenpox.  See they don’t call it chickenpox in old people they call it shingles. When you first come in contact with shingles you think it is just another [...]

Depression comes to more people during the holiday season than any other time of the year and we need to spot the 10 warning signs.  After you see the warning signs in a person take the next step and help them get help from a health care professional. Every year approximately 9.5 per cent of [...]

Image via Wikipedia How to get back in shape without killing yourself. Before starting to work out make sure you get a full physical from your doctor and a letter stating it is ok for you to do physical activity. Many gym and aerobic centers will require this before letting you even start a workout [...]

Prostate cancer has been growing in the last 5 years and it came to our family quietly sneaking up on us… silent, no symptoms and only discovered with an annual checkup.  Learn the 7 things you need to know to be informed about the cause, treatment and cure for prostate cancer. Next time you see [...]

Smoothies for kids just became a healthy treat.  We found another great smoothie recipe and this one will pass the kids smell test. This recipe is easy to fix for that busy mother, has a good amount of vitamins, calcium, protein and even has fiber!  The best part is you can change the fruit and [...]

Men – Do You Know What Health Screening Tests You Need? There are seven recommended health screening tests that all men should consider having run in the interest of their own good health and long life. All seven tests may not apply to all men. Four of these tests, however, do apply to all men [...]

Image by ~Aphrodite via Flickr Getting Control of Your Anger and Feel Better One of the major roadblocks to strong relationships, both at home and at work, is the inability to effectively manage one’s emotions. Of all the emotional, psychological and physical responses we experience in life, anger is perhaps the most challenging to process [...]

Image by BIJI KURIAN via Flickr 11 Great ways to relieve stress…   In our lives today, we often find ourselves so busy taking care of the home, the children, our businesses, our social life, our children’s social life, our bills and just life in general that we often forget to take care of ourselves. [...]