Can Artificial Light Lead to Breast Cancer?

Post date: December 21st, 2008

New research points to artificial light because of the dramatic rise of breast cancer throughout the world. Researchers have long believed that artificial light during the night could lead to breast cancer. It is thought that artificial light interferes with the normal sleep pattern. Studies show rising breast cancer rates in countries that are wealthy may be caused by light. The wealthier countries are five times more likely to have women develop breast cancer.
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Can Green Tea Help Prevent Breast Cancer?

Post date: November 10th, 2008

Green tea has been said to have many health benefits. Some have been scientifically proven; others are still considered “old-wives tales.” One new benefit that is being researched is the claim that green tea can help prevent breast cancer and to help in fighting the disease. The Chinese have used green tea for medicinal purposes. They have used green tea to treat different diseases for over 4000 years.
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Milestones In Vitamin History

Post date: October 5th, 2008

The importance of vitamins was recognized during ancient history. The Egyptians recognized that foods with Vitamin A could improve night blindness. Of course they didn’t know 3500 years ago that what they were missing in their body was Vitamin A! Each generation has recognized the importance of vitamins and then assumed they had learned all there was to know. That has been proven false over and over again. New discoveries were made and knowledge was changed as new discoveries caused old ways of thinking to be discarded. (more…)

Do You Need A Flu Shot?

Post date: October 3rd, 2008

Do You Really, Really Need A Flu Shot?
In a word, yes. As long as you claim to be human, you stand a pretty good chance of contracting the flu at one time or another. But why let that happen? Influenza can be a very serious sickness; and there’s absolutely no sense of getting it if you could have avoided it. (more…)

Alcoholism and Vitamins

Post date: September 14th, 2008

Alcoholism in America is at epidemic proportions. For those who cannot control their drinking, abstinence is the best course of action. There are various supplements that can help an alcoholic kick the habit and help ease the craving during the withdrawal process. (more…)

Mind Body and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Post date: August 31st, 2008

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a syndrome that affects the digestive system. It is aggravated by a number of factors including stress and anxiety. There has been a number of studies performed which research how the mind relates to the body and how they in turn relate to IBS. If you have IBS related symptoms, knowing how they can relate to your mind can help you find alternative methods for healing. (more…)

Alzheimers disease and aging

Post date: August 17th, 2008

The older you get, the more that you are going to have to learn to adapt to different problems that may take place with your health. One disease that every senior should familiarize themselves with is Alzheimer’s disease, as it is a disease whose number one risk factor is increasing age. In this article, we’ll give you a basic overview about what we know about Alzheimer’s disease so that you will have a better idea of what to look for when identifying the disease in yourself or in other people. (more…)

Vitamins for beauty

Post date: August 14th, 2008

While many search for beauty in a bottle of bleach or a manicure, one of the best things that you can do to maintain your natural beauty is to maintain a healthy vitamin regimen. There are many vitamins that play roles in how we look, and how well our body constructs new materials such as our skin, hair, and nails.
Vitamin A is a crucial compound when it comes to the growth and repair of our body’s tissues. It is truly a wonder-vitamin, helping our skin to stay smooth and healthy, as well as protecting our mucous membranes. The mouth, nose, throat and lungs all benefit from proper Vitamin A consumption. In addition, Vitamin A aids in the formation of our bones and teeth. Basically, it is a building block that our body needs to maintain a healthy appearance. (more…)

Avian Flu Symptoms

Post date: August 9th, 2008

What is Avian Flu?
Avian Influenza, also known as the Bird Flu, is an infection caused the family of flu viruses occurring naturally in birds. Wild birds worldwide carry bird flu viruses in their intestines, but they do not get sick from them. It is only domesticated birds that have little resistance to the bird flu. Chickens, ducks, and turkeys are especially at risk, and very likely to die once they have been infected. (more…)

Depression and old age

Post date: August 4th, 2008

Many people focus on all the physical problems that an individual may develop as they grow old in age, but few think about the mental issues that senior citizens may face. In this article, we’ll examine the topic of depression and old age and bring to light some possible types of treatment you may want to consider if depression strikes you.
Studies have shown that of all senior citizens, between eight and twenty percent experience symptoms of major depression. A full thirty seven percent of patients in primary care situations were said to suffer symptoms of depression, clearly illustrating a need for depression education for senior citizens. (more…)