Health Tips
Health Tips are do-it-yourself ideas on what you can do to stay well if you are, and how to get well if you aren’t . Yes, you should always see a doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your health. At the same time remember that many medications mask symptoms, but they don’t necessarily solve underlying causes. Solving causes is up to you.
What are Herbs and Spices?
What is an herb? Botanists define a herb as being a soft stemmed plant, which dies after flowering, while herbalists define... more
Let food be thy medicine
…said the great Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, more than 2,400 years ago. Thousands of scientific studies say he was right. Your local... more
Making meat healthier
Cook it slow Taiwanese scientists found that a traditional Chinese cooking method – simmering meat slowly for hours in a soy-sauce... more
Microwave ovens are a health hazard
Do you microwave your food? You’re zapping away nutrients and risking your health. The microwave is convenient; what other device allows... more
Meditation
Shock absorber for the heart. Heart disease patients who practiced Transcendental Meditation twice a day were 47% less likely to experience... more
Aroma therapy
It makes sense to enjoy good scents Sniff some lavender or rosemary . The scent of lavender can bring you a restful... more
Avocados and tomatoes reduce risk of prostate cancer
Recent lab studies found that when used together, the natural vitamin E found in avocadoes and the natural lycopene found... more
Hair care myths
The following is written by Melissa Foss and provided by Good Housekeeping Think brushing your hair 100 strokes each night is... more