Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay. The study found that enzyme-modified coconut oil strongly inhibits the growth of most strains of Streptococcus bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans (an acid-producing … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Healthy Lifestyle
According to the World Health Organization, hypertension is the leading cause of mortality in the world, responsible for 7 million deaths a year (15% of all deaths). Healthy behaviors regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake, and body … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Drink Water!
Water is your body's principle chemical component and makes up 60% of your body weight. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose, and throat tissues. Lack of water can lead to … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Decrease Stroke Risk?
Chronic conditions that are risk factors for stroke: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity. Behaviors that are risk factors for stroke: smoking, getting too little exercise, and heavy use of alcohol. American Heart Association … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: TV Time?
31% of US children and adolescents are overweight or obese. Reducing TV viewing may be an effective strategy to preventing excess weight gain among adolescents. In this study, there was a clear association with reduction in TV hours and decreased … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: 6 Tips For Injury Prevention In Young Athletes
Wellness/Prevention: 6 Tips For Injury Prevention In Young Athletes: Take at least 1 day off a week to give your body time to recover. Take breaks to reduce risk of injury and prevent heat illness. Use correct gear that is right for the sport and … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Lose To Gain?
People who are overweight or obese could gain ten years worth of health benefits by simply losing 20 pounds. Modest weight loss (average 14 lbs) reduced the risk of individuals developing Type 2 diabetes by 58%. Weight loss of just 10% of a person's … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Yoga and Depression During Pregnancy
Many pregnant women experience hormonal mood swings during pregnancy, and 20% experience a major depression. Expectant mothers who participated in 90-minute yoga sessions over a 10-week period experienced a considerable reduction in depressive … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Leave Your Car At Home?
People who walked 150 minutes per week had lower health care costs and mortality rates. European Journal of Public Health, June 2012 … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Vitamin D and Fractures
Taking 800-2,000 IUs of vitamin D per day significantly reduces the risk of most fractures in men and women age 65 and older. In a study, the top 25% of Vitamin D consumers sustained 30% fewer hip fractures and 14% fewer fractures of other bones. … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Increasing Fiber
Only 1% of adolescents consumed the recommended daily intake of fiber, 28 grams for females and 38 grams for males. On average, they consumed only one-third of the recommendation. Those who don't eat enough fiber tend to have bigger bellies and … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Constant Change
A big reason to stay healthy is that the cells of your body are constantly replaced. Eating right and exercising will give the new cells the best chance to become healthy cells. For example, did you know that humans shed and re-grow outer skin cells … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: No Warning!
Heart disease is the #1 killer today, and 60% of the time there are no warning signals! American Heart Association … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention: Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
Cooking with gas burners on stoves and in ovens can produce unhealthy levels of indoor air pollution. These pollution levels can be higher than those encountered in heavily polluted outdoor air. Simply turn on the range exhaust fan and cook on the … [Read more...]