Health Is Not What You Think What is health?Everyone wants this thing called health, and yet most people have never thought about what their “target of health” actually looks like If you and your family were healthy, what would it be like?It is like this: Imagine you are shooting a bow and arrow at a definite target and you have no idea what the target is What do you think the chances are that you will hit the target? Not ...

Tai Chi Chuan - The Ancient Path To Stress Free Living When I began practising Tai Chi in 1991 the thing that struck me about it was its power or at least the promise of its power What I went on to witness and discover was that there was nothing mystical or particularly esoteric about the power of tai chi it was more just a case of doing it, following tai chi’s unique set of principles and just witnessing what ...

The Health Benefits Of Green Tea The Chinese have known about Green tea as a powerful medication for at least 4000 years According to legend, tea was discovered by a Chinese emperor called Shen Nung Some tea leaves accidentally fell into boiling water, and he tried it and found it invigorating Green tea became part of the Chinese diet and many important health benefits were attributed to it Now recent medical studies in both asia and the west are providing a scientific basis for the claim that drinking ...

Health Needs Of Survivors Of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is not over when the victim is safe and out of harm’s way It’s not over until justice has been served Even then, it’s not over It’s not over until the victim is safe, justice has been served, and the victim is wellConsider these facts: Abuse, especially repetitive abuse, leaves a lasting “impression” on the health, well-being, and post-abuse functioning of the victim This impact lingers long after the bruises fade, the bones mend, and ...

Hair Analysis - The Roadmap To Wellness Did you know that your hair has the advantage of long-term memory? Hair is a permanent record, like tree rings A three-inch strand of human hair will give a six-month history of what's going on in the body since head hair grows at a rate of about a half an inch a monthA hair analysis determines exactly what chemicals are inside of you, including radiation, heavy metals like mercury, food chemicals such as ...

The Health Benefits Of An Active Sex Life Quick quiz: Would you rather run 75 miles or have sex three times per week for a year? Research shows that both activities burn the same number of calories (7,500, to be exact)We often think that something that feels good can’t possibly be good for us Now it’s time to think againSex in a loving, intimate relationship has numerous health benefits In women, for example, the sexual act triggers the release of ...

Flu Prevention And The Gym Member Health officials' warning this month of a potentially harsh flu season should be a red flag to avid aerobic-bunnies and gym-jocks alike The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warn that the flu is transmitted when flu virus in the air is inhaled after an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks Transmission also occurs when a person touches a surface that has flu virus on it and then touches his or her nose or mouth ...

Did You Poop Today? If you’re like many Americans, constipation is something you’ve experienced Over 4 million people each year report being constipated Cases of colon cancer are rising steadily To understand why you may be suffering, you first need to know exactly what constipation means When John Wayne died they found 60 pounds of compacted hard fecal matter stuck to the lining of his intestinesMy definition of being constipated means that you have difficulty passing stools and do not ...

5 Keys To Better Sleep Do you have trouble getting a good night's sleep?What you are about to read may make a huge difference to your future health! Being well rested is essential to our wellbeing and is a major key in living an energetic lifestyleHere are some of the benefits of a good night's sleep:- You will look and feel your best- Relating to others will come easier with enough rest- You'll be a safer driver and be less ...

Take Control Of Your Doctor: Ten Actions To Get What You Need At Your Next Office Visit Michael Richardson, MD has some suggestions on maximizing your next doctor's visit•Find a primary care doctor you can talk to and start building a relationship Make a “well visit” to get acquainted Be sure your medical and alternative health care providers keep your doctor up-to-date This will help to avoid drug interactions, duplicate testing, and unnecessary health expenditures•What are your top 3 concerns? ...