In today’s world with its rampant air pollution, we should all be concerned with the health of our lungs. Obviously, the most important step for maintaining healthy lungs is not smoking. But if you are already a non-smoker, then consider additional steps to ensure healthy lungs. First, avoid areas with poor air quality as much [...]

Seitai is a Japanese health practice in which the body and spirit are respected and viewed as interlinked. The term Seitai originated in Japan after World War II, the term having been invented by Haruchika Noguchi. The Ki, or life and spiritual force of our inner minds is seen as the root of all health [...]

In 2004, the book Superfoods Rx was released, proclaiming a class of fruits known as the “Superfruits”. These are fruits that rank extremely high in antioxidants and are also very tasty. The highest ranking superfruits are blueberries, elderberries, wolfberries and cranberries. These berries are high in nutritional value, antioxidants and taste. But not all superfruits [...]

You’ve heard that you should avoid fried foods, but that isn’t necessarily the case when it comes to using olive oil. Olive oil is a source of mono unsaturated fatty acids as well as powerful antioxidants. Olive oil is easily digested compared to most oils and it can even help heal ulcers. But olive oil’s [...]

One of the best ways to achieve and maintain health is to have a positive outlook on life. That joie de vivre will impact your health. Laughing helps all of us stay positive. In fact, scientists have proven that laughter will decrease levels of stress and increase the well-being of immune systems. Laughter also makes [...]

You’ve probably heard that is important to eat breakfast. Doing so will give you more energy throughout the day and decrease the total amount of food consumed later on. But are you eating healthy breakfasts? If you are going through the drive-through or eating cholesterol-ridden or sugary breakfasts then your health may be suffering more [...]

If you have weight problems or find yourself overweight, then you should stop and analyze how much you walk. People are always willing to try some off-the-wall diet plan, but the real key to weight loss lies in walking. Before the advent of the automobile, almost nobody was obese and few people were overweight. But [...]

The European Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain have demonstrated a phenomenon of robust health that is linked to their diet. Mediterranean diets commonly have a lot of fruits, vegetables and nuts, which are obviously healthy. They also consume a good amount of fish, but red meat is consumed sparingly. Oil is used, [...]

You probably know by now that too much sun exposure can permanently damage skin and lead to the development of melanoma (skin cancer). But that doesn’t mean that we should hide in a dark office and avoid the sun. Getting enough sun helps us keep a positive outlook on life and avoid depression. Just think [...]

You may not be getting enough antioxidants if your diet is low in fruits. There is an easy way to get your daily recommended dose of fruits. Freeze some fruits in the freezer. Get some apple, grape, or orange juice. Pour the juice in a blender, add the fruits, some ice cubes and some yogurt. [...]