Health & Wellness
sub-categories: medical notes | inspirational notes
Is it a little Hot in Here?
By Shannon Harris | 3/2/15 6:00 P.M.
As I was sitting at my desk, listening to my professor lecture, I leaned back in my chair and groaned, “Oh my God”. I began to sweat profusely. My insides felt as if everything was boiling. I could no longer sit still without leaving out the room to go outside to feel some cold air.
Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing
By Lydia Berry | 3/2/15 4:30 P.M.
Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.
If you approach them with an open mind and try them out, you can judge the results yourself.
Connect – connect with the people around you: your family...
Never Give Up
By Nequel Wharry | 2/28/15 5:00 P.M.
So just a little encouragement: NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Those moments where you have to fight and those moments meant to exercise your strength.
About two years ago I lost sixty pounds on bee pollen pills. I was on top of cloud nine because I had finally got to the weight
PTSD and Me...Getting to Know Us
By Nequel Wharry | 2/28/15 5:00 P.M.
I am a veteran
A post traumatic stress VET
....and although PTSD is a dis-ease, I do not consciously claim the Disorder part because i am constantly consciously making efforts to keep it in order.
Building A Stong Immune System
By Howard Eley & T.M. Marx | 11/25/14 7:50 P.M.
With the recent scares of H1N1 virus and Swine flu, there is a heightened awareness about the importance of maintaining a strong immune system. As a result, natural immune support enhancers have become understandably highly sought after. With the cold season right around the corner, now is the time to become very proactive about natural support.
"The Faces of Diabetes"
By Kelli Easterling | 1/16/15 2:16 P.M.
This is an excerpt from a four part series called, “The Faces of Diabetes,” by Kelli Easterling of the Richmond County Daily Journal.
Jim Porter, of Rockingham, said he was “scared to death” when his doctor informed him he was diabetic.
Should the Internet be relied on for personal supplements?
By Howard Eley & T.M. Marx | 1/16/15 1:50 P.M.
Should the Internet be Relied on for Personal Supplements?
Now, that is a really good question! My heart felt answer is one should not rely only on the multitude of Internet sales for...
Inflammation: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
By Howard Eley & T.M. Marx | 11/18/14 11:50 P.M.
When we think about inflammation we naturally think of the reaction the body has to injuries. The swelling that accompanies sprains is a form of inflammation that we all understand. The swelling is of course our bodies’ natural protection mechanism at work surrounding the injury with fluid until the area heals and returns to normal.
Phytonutirent Diet - The Rest of the Story
By Denise Maley | 11/25/14 7:20 P.M.
As I told you in my previous article, the Phytonutrient Diet is supposed to be a healthier way of eating. This diet produces weight loss quickly and in an extreme way. In fact, you’re only supposed to go four days (on the diet)...
Wellness starts with the mind
By Sharon English | 11/15/14 11:50 P.M.
Wellness starts with the mind. As with anything that we choose to accomplish, a seed of thought has to be planted. It’s the seed that motivates us. It’s the seed of thought that drives the determination to reach any desired goal.
"Fed Up" Review
By Ashley Orie | 11/15/14 11:50 P.M.
A newly released documentary titled “Fed Up” has been making waves around the country. The film focuses on the ever growing epidemic of obesity in America – but focuses on how high caloric intake and exercise alone are not solely to blame. According to their given health professionals, added sugar is the criminal.
Did You Know?
By Sharon English | 11/15/14 11:50 P.M.
Lemons have a tart flavor and a distinct aroma and the beauty of versatility. Lemons are so versatile that they can be used in decadent desserts or marinades for meats not to mention the high citric acid and high alkaline content in a lemon also has its health benefits.
Phytonutrient Diet - The Beginning
By Denise Maley | 11/15/14 11:50 P.M.
Americans spend upwards of 60 billion dollars a year trying to lose weight. And for all that, we have shelled on 100-calorie snack packs and low-carb meal bars, and for many of us we have nothing to show for it, our collective number on the scale just keeps rising.
Medical Notes: Diabetes
By Dr. Earnest P. S. Mawusi | 11/15/14 11:50 P.M.
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is the most common form of diabetes. It’s caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin. When this hormone is deficient, it results in failure to metabolize (bodies ability to break down) sugars and starch. When this happens there is an accumulation of sugar/starch in the blood and urine.