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Ups and Downs - Does Weight Cycling Make Future Weight Loss Harder?
Created on 11/17/2009
Yo-yo dieting, or weight cycling, is commonplace and frustrating. We try to lose weight, are often successful, only to gain it back again. We then go through this scenario over and over again. Recently there seems to be a growing concern amongst the public that weight cycling can actually make it harder to lose weight in the future. Thus far the science does not support the idea that weight cycling makes future appropriate weight loss more difficult, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
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Cranial Osteopathy - Are You "Sick in the Head?"
Created on 11/10/2009
Can gentle, strategically-applied pressure on your head and face offer therapeutic relief to people who have sinusitis?
Some practitioners of cranial osteopathy believe so, and also believe that the gentle manipulations employed can be used to help relieve health problems in other parts of the body.
The field of cranial osteopathy is somewhat controversial, however; the philosophy underpinning cranial osteopathy is challenged by many conventional medical practitioners. That stated, I have seen some people with sinus problems benefit from this relaxing and gentle approach. I simply recommend exploring some other options first.
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New Research: Healthy Eating Prevents Depression
Created on 11/3/2009
Can you eat your way out of "the blues?" Yes and no... When we're depressed we often turn to food for comfort, and that can lead to weight gain and other problems.
However, a new study out of The British Journal of Psychiatry strongly suggests that a diet high in processed, high fat, and fried foods contributes to the development of depression.
On the other hand, people who ate more "whole foods," like fruits and vegetables, and got omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish, had a lower incidence of depression. So, eating WELL may help keep us happy (and healthy).
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Curry - Spice of Life?
Created on 10/30/2009
Do you enjoy the delicious taste of curry foods? If so, great!
And if you've not tried curry dishes, maybe it's time to try.
A newly published study suggests that eating curry foods may help prevent some forms of cancer, perhaps especially those of the digestive tract.
So, maybe it's time to add a new Indian or Thai twist to that favorite recipe of yours!
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The H1N1 Vaccine: Protection Against a Potentially Dangerous Illness
Created on 10/23/2009
The H1N1 flu has arrived and many people in our own home towns have come down with it. Most have experienced a rough couple of days and then have started to get better. Others, unfortunately, have gotten severely ill.
Our health officials have acted rapidly and dramatically. They recommend that we get the new H1N1 vaccine when it is available. Take a look at the CDC's web site about the H1N1 vaccine (below), the CDC's web site about vaccine safety (below), and ask your doctor if the vaccine is right for you.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/updates/#
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