Yearly Archives: 2009

To Menopause or Not to Menopause, That is the Question

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Nicola

One of my favorite health and wellness newsletters is from Dr Mercola. In a link I followed from the latest newsletter I came across this delightful play on words – “men-o-pause”. Now I am sure that most men agree, that … Continue reading →

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Exercise Impact on Diabetes Not Getting Through

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Nicola

Recent data on diabetes cases indicates diabetes is rising rapidly in the U.S. According to a new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey, the disease is now affecting 11.3% of American adults, up from 10.4% in Q3, 2009. This equates to about … Continue reading →

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8 Part Antiaging & Restorative Medicine Series

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Nicola

Coming up soon - an 8 part blog series on the latest in antiaging and restorative medicine. Over the past few years there have been signficant advances in restorative medicine, and longer term findings on the various approaches to antiaging medicine and … Continue reading →

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Improved Sleep for Osteoarthritis Sufferers

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Nicola

A recent study has show Cognitive behavioral therapy to be effective in the treatment for insomnia in older people who suffer pain from osteoarthritis. 60 percent of people with the disease report pain during the night. As a sufferer of … Continue reading →

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Best Time of Day?

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Nicola

Ever wondered the best time of day for taking your meds, having surgery, getting a bikini wax, going to the Doctor, having a root canal or just a taking a power nap….then this article just might give you the answer: … Continue reading →

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How Toxic Is Your Home?

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Nicola

Just came across this interesting interactive website that looks at the various toxic elements in your home. For instance – how safe is food in cans? What ingredient do you need to watch out for in dishwasher powders? What are … Continue reading →

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Urge Doctors to Treat Problem, Not Symptoms

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Nicola

How often do you find your Doctor treating your symptoms and not the problem? I regard myself as an intelligent person who can be assertive when appropriate, yet I still fall into the trap of coming out from my Doctors … Continue reading →

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Spicy Way to Burn More Body Fat

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Nicola

Heard the saying ‘food is the spice of life’? Well, it seems we can go one step further and say that ‘spices are the spice of life’. Spices are not only a way to invigorate an otherwise boring healthy meal. … Continue reading →

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A New Look at Breast Cancer

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Nicola

There is such a lot of confusion in the market as to what does and does not contribute to or cause breast cancer. No sooner does one theory emerge than it gets debunked two years later. The common protection mechanism … Continue reading →

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Iron Man Nutrition Great For Antiaging Program

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Nicola

I came across this very good video by triathlete Ben Greenfield on the nutritional requirements for athletes training for the Iron Man. As most of you would know, the Iron Man is the elite fitness event in the triathlon circuit. … Continue reading →

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