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by Donald McGee SuperBug E Coli and Sick Care: As Sick Care is the Third Leading Cause of DeathAs the founder of Wellness.com and still a busy practicing physician, I have for decades rebelled against what President (5 star General) Eisenhower would paraphrase as “The Sick Care Industrial Complex”- his phrase was the “Militrary Industrial Complex”. This metaphor means that “sick care” with all its money, lobbyist,... 7/14/2016 7:00:00 AM
by Anthony Alayon Having high blood sugar levels is, as we are nearly all aware today, an issue for our health, and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Diabetes requires ongoing management and careful diet to ensure that blood sugar levels are maintained at a manageable and lower level.Today of course, there are several medicinal treatments to help with blood sugar levels, but for many of us, finding... 7/7/2016 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. New Year’s Eve is the traditional time for making resolutions to lose weight and improve your health. But when you think about it, summer offers many advantages over winter when it comes to following through on your health goals. After all, this is the season when local produce is at its peak: juicy tomatoes, luscious strawberries, crisp greens and vegetables of every hue beckon from grocery stores... 7/6/2016 7:00:00 AM
by Anthony Alayon Organic Food is, without a doubt, gaining popularity as a healthier option, at least when it comes to avoiding dangerous pesticides. The other reason people are turning to organics is to help protect the environment from dangerous pesticides, but it is more expensive, as much as 50% more expensive according to some research, so for most of us it’s a case of spending wisely on the organic foods that... 7/5/2016 9:00:00 PM
by Diane Danvers Simmons “Never say never” is one of life’s truths I’ve come to relish. I'm proud to share that on a recent adventure I plucked up the courage to learn to surf with four fellow surfing virgins. Forget "the 40 year old virgin," we were all "the 45 plus virgins," willing and able to happily admit temporary insanity and conquer some major fears on the shores of Todos Santos!Even though I'm pretty fit and able,... 6/29/2016 7:00:00 AM
by Samantha Madhosingh If you are a parent, one of the key thoughts that is never too far from your mind is ensuring that your kids grow up to be happy, healthy, well adjusted, and successful adults. I know for me just about everything I say or do, as well as the experiences I see my daughter having in the world of school, peers, and teachers, leaves me wondering about the potential impact these things will have on her... 6/29/2016 7:00:00 AM
by Liz Greene E-cigarettes are a controversial subject, mostly because they’re still so new. Medical science has yet to settle on how safe they are, and different studies have produced varied — and often conflicting — results. Both scientists and the public are at a complete loss as to what the long term effects of these devices might be. However, despite the lack of considerable research, there are definitely two... 6/25/2016 6:00:00 AM
by Melissa Davidson Horrible tragedies affect all of us as a human race, not just the people directly involved. The news is saturated with terrible stories about random shootings and unpreventable deaths, so it’s easy to find ourselves numbing to the pain or removing ourselves from the situation entirely.But we also need to remember that tragedy can strike at any moment and it could affect us directly someday. Even if... 6/24/2016 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Janna Fond Keeping your stress levels low shouldn't just be on a To-Do list – and definitely not on your Bucket List! We need to maintain a healthy level of interaction with society, and that means having a chance to retreat from all that’s going on when we’re feeling overwhelmed. It’s not a luxury; maintaining a low stress level is more of a necessity than we recognize. Sometimes, stress invades our lives the... 6/23/2016 9:00:00 PM
by Pratik Dholakiya Do you find yourself overwhelmed with an endless line of thoughts that keep you up at night? While it's only human to have an inner monologue now and then, not being able to concentrate on the present because of your tendency to overthink is something that must be addressed. Overthinking can be destructive to your well being and research has found it leads to emotional distress, including disorders... 6/20/2016 7:00:00 AM
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