Two free workshops at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center will teach families and friends how to manage the challenges of caring for brain tumor patients at home.
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Free Workshops for Caregivers of Brain Tumor Patients
Friday, June 18th, 2010Night Munchie Mania!
Saturday, May 29th, 2010We all sometimes get the urge to eat at night. We cruise the kitchen looking for something to satisfy our craving. Or, we go on a late night “feeding frenzy.” And, some of us cannot get to sleep if we feel the slightest bit hungry.
“When you eat at night, you don’t burn it off and you’ll gain weight!” We’ve heard it over and over again, and by now most of us have come to believe it. But, is it true? (more…)
What’s in Your Sunscreen?
Thursday, May 6th, 2010If you haven’t read the back of your sunscreen bottle recently, maybe you should!
A chemical called octyl methoxycinnamate, or OMC, is found in more than 90 percent of sunscreen products and filters out damaging ultraviolet rays. But Norwegian scientists found that when they combined OMC in the lab with simulated sunlight, it killed animal cells, prompting suspicion on what it may do to humans.
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Overcoming Allergies
Friday, March 19th, 2010Allergies are something that many of us suffer from, and even take for granted. But learn why they should be taken seriously and what can be done to find relief.
If you suffer with hay fever, during certain times of the year you are acutely aware that the pollen count is high: your body signals this fact with the misery of swollen sinuses, a hacking cough, nasal drainage and red, itchy eyes.
Hay fever is only one of several types of allergies that can affect your health profoundly. But what causes these “immune system alarms” and what can be done to feel better?
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Detoxification Information
Friday, March 5th, 2010Detoxification is defined as various procedures that remove toxins from the body. Today, we live in a toxic world with the food and water we consume, as well as the air we breathe being laden with chemicals that are foreign to our systems. That is why all people must go through detoxification to keep healthy and alive. Generally, detoxification starts with the diet, but detox plans might consist of nutritional help for the kidneys, liver, bowels as well as the blood. (more…)
Making A Plan For The New Year To Help Control Your Arthritis Symptoms. II
Thursday, February 18th, 2010…continued
Have you gained or lost weight over the last year? Most people who have arthritis experience weight gain over time. The most common reasons for this are they become more sedentary, but their eating habits remain the same. This equation of the same amount of calories being ingested, combined with less calories being burned equals weight gain. When you have arthritis it is always a good idea to eat a well balanced diet, unless you have identified certain foods that make your symptoms worse. Many of the inflammatory forms of arthritis are thought to have an autoimmune connection; so trying to maintain good nutritional support is vital to a person’s general health. (more…)
Making A Plan For The New Year To Help Control Your Arthritis Symptoms. I
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010The New Year is upon us and now is a good time to re-evaluate how well you are dealing with your arthritis. Has your condition worsened over the last 12 months, or are things better? Have you gained some control back over your life?
How effective is your medical therapy in controlling symptoms? Have you been able to reduce your weight if that was a concern? How are your sleeping and eating habits? What is your activity level like compared to a year ago? What is your social life like today? What are your expectations for the coming year concerning your arthritis?
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How to Apply First Aid
Friday, January 15th, 2010It is a universal experience. Perhaps you twist your ankle, strain your wrist in an attempt to keep from falling, or wrench your knee while working out. You suffer for some time and wonder exactly what should be done to alleviate the pain. If first aid is administered right away, the pain can be alleviated and the recovery time can be shortened. (more…)
The Pros and Cons of Vegetable Laxatives
Thursday, December 24th, 2009The overall sale of laxatives in the United States continues to rise. In 2005 laxative sales accounted for more than $678 million in annual sales1. Most of the laxative products sold in this country are derived from plant sources.
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The Salivary Glands
Thursday, December 10th, 2009Most people never think about their salivary glands. Many don’t even know what they are or how important they are to the body. Today we know their purpose, but in older times these glands were referred to as simply ‘wax colonels.’
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