Some people refer to themselves as religious while others prefer to call themselves spiritual and that got me thinking—what’s the difference? Religion typically refers to a set of beliefs that involves worship of a God or higher power, while spirituality can be thought of as a set of values which a …
Read More »Dealing With Naysayers
Today my feelings were hurt as a result of another person’s actions towards my illnesses. This is fairly common in my world, much to my dismay. You see…a large portion of the common public still view fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as forms of mental distress. Some have been known …
Read More »Listen to Music While You Exercise
It’s all too easy for exercise to become monotonous—taking the same route through your neighborhood on your nightly walk, staring at the same photo on the wall in front of your treadmill each morning, or watching the same perky instructor on an exercise DVD every day is enough to make …
Read More »Coffee and Uterine Cancer
Drinking coffee has its pros and cons. People who drink coffee have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and gallbladder disease, but the caffeine can cause problems for people with heart disease, hypertension, insomnia, and anxiety. Now, a new study shows that women can lower their risk of getting …
Read More »What Does the Liver Do and What Happens When it’s Damaged?
The basics on the liver as a “Filtering System, Chemical Factory, and a Warehouse” The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, consisting of two lobes – The smaller, left lobe and larger, right lobe. Many don’t know that there are eight sections in the liver, each …
Read More »The Multiple Benefits of Yoga
Yoga, a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditations, has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Yoga is a form of Hindu spiritual practice in India but it has evolved into a popular form of physical exercise in the Western world. Yoga continues to gain recognition in the …
Read More »Soft Drinks and Pancreatic Cancer
Sweetened soft drinks are one of America’s favorite beverages. Kids and young adults love nothing better than to sip a fizzy, carbonated beverage as they enjoy a bag of chips or a carton of popcorn at the movies. Despite their sweetness, soft drinks have been blamed for the growing epidemic …
Read More »Seeing the True Beauty
Let’s stop being such a self conscious nation and let’s look into mirrors and see what is truly there: the beauty everyone else can see but that we must discover for ourselves.
Read More »Does Hot Tea Increase The Risk For Esophageal Cancer?
Drink hot tea during the day? You may want to give it time to cool down if you’re concerned about the health of your esophagus. According to a new study, drinking hot tea may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a serious form of cancer with a very dismal prognosis. …
Read More »The Abundant Benefits of Honey
Honey is typically thought of as a golden liquid that is extra sweet and tastes very good, yet some people would rather avoid it because of the calorie content. However, when consumed in moderation and/or as a substitute for other sweeteners and flavorings, honey is actually beneficial to a person’s …
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