Let’s talk today about a diabetes, a very serious illness that can lead to: kidney failure, blindness, hardening and narrowing of arteries, coronary artery disease and heart disease, damaged nerves, foot and leg amputations. Diabetes is widespread. Over 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. (More than 8…
When we face a sudden threat, stress is a protective bodily reaction. But stress is not protective when it takes the form of constant worry and anxiety over life situations. When it becomes chronic, stress itself is the threat, to both happiness and health. If you find yourself waking each day to worry, worry, worry,…
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a wellness and pain-relief technique devised in China over 5,000 years ago. The technique is based on the principle that your body is encircled by channels, called meridians, that carry life energy, called chi (pronounced “chee”). Acupuncturists believe that when chi is in its proper proportion and flowing freely, you…
Hypertension—also called high blood pressure—is an extreme threat to health. Yet this dangerous ailment often has no obvious symptoms. As a result, many of the 50 million Americans who have hypertension are unaware of their condition. That’s why it’s called a Silent Killer. The danger of hypertension comes from the fact that the higher your…
When we were kids, we could play from morning ‘til night, never seeming to get tired. But as bodies aged, energy waned, and for many of us, physical activity also lessened. And that’s too bad, because even aging bodies can profit immensely from activity. Exercise has many proven benefits: it’s good for your heart and…