Obesity has become one of the most dangerous epidemics in the Unites States and elsewhere. It kills more people than smoking, cancer, or violence in the US alone. The number of obese people in the United States and elsewhere is growing exponentially. No matter where you live, being obese is not easy in this day…
When I first started studying Martial Arts, I was told it would take me a minimum of six years, with 3-4 days per week in the dojang to earn a black belt. I spent that much time working on a Masters Degree. That's a hefty commitment. But it was something I wanted to do. When…
We’ve all heard it before. You shouldn’t mix business with friends or pleasure, but in most cases it’s much easier to say than actually do. We usually enter into these agreements with the hope that the business will go to plan and the friendship will be stronger for it. Despite our best intentions, sometimes it…
The experience of anxiety is common and universal. It is not an emotion restricted to the economically deprived nor to the politically oppressed. Anxiety is an inescapable part of the human condition, for life on all its levels, from the international and governmental to the domestic and personal, is marked with uncertainty, perplexity, and stress.…
Insomnia is on the rise these days. It's become an epidemic among a cross section of career fields. With so many people in positions that require them to think more, and work strange hours, it's no wonder people are over stimulated. The body is designed to sleep at night and wake up in the day…
While gestational diabetes is a serious condition, it is often one that disappears once the child is born. However, women who are diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy are more likely to develop diabetes later in life. There are many natural remedies for diabetes, some of which more common and more reliable than others. But for…
According to the International Obesity Task Force, around 2006, the world approximately comprises 300 million obese and perhaps 800 million people overweight. Other epidemiological studies estimate that there are 1 billion 500 million overweight people in the world. It is therefore estimated that 1/4 to 1/5 of the world population is too large! In the…
The term digestive disorder in Chinese medicine includes: indigestion, gases, stomach pains, minor ulcer, acid reflux, lack of appetite, sensitivity to certain kinds of food, diarrhea, constipation, etc. They are all symptoms of a digestive system not performing well. Treating the symptoms individually only results in temporary relief but cannot reduce their occurrence, not to…
Hair will grow on almost every part of the body. We live in a society where excess hair growth on certain areas is not considered very attractive. Some areas are deemed acceptable for men while others find the same area unacceptable for women. There are other reasons why people remove that can include medical reasons,…
Let me tell you that I am not a Doctor, but I have suffered from sinus problems, bad headaches and allergies now for about 7 years. My personal belief is that weakened immune system and allergies are connected. Maybe I should say that allergies weakened our immune system. Here is why I believe that! Per…
Ah, so dear ‘ol insomnia bares it’s fangs at you as well? Well you are not alone. Like so many others, does this monster visit you regularly at night and keep you from going to and/or staying in that blissful place called sleep or dream land? If only the sucker would perhaps come only during…
By taking some extra steps and by being careful, you can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus is possible if a few healthy lifestyle changes are made and attention is paid to the prevention of diabetes complications associated with this disease. Some steps to prevent diabetes are…
Child obesity is a problem that seriously worries parents. However, there are a few things that can be done to handle the problem of child obesity. Here are five things that you can do to ensure a healthy life for your kids. 1. You are the role model: Child obesity, generally, is a matter of…
Trophies are mementoes to be treasured forever. They could be awarded for certain accomplishments, or a memento of membership, or a souvenir from an event. Trophies as awards are especially common for scholastic, sporting and office achievements. Academic awards are given in the form of trophies for different classes and subject proficiencies. Trophies for sporting…
