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Please use our huge collection of natural health articles, reviews, and resource links below to develop a personal program that will help you lose unwanted pounds while gaining energy and peace of mind.
New and Hot for the Week of March 20, 2010
Improved Brain Plasticity
If you have an aging brain that could use a shot of rejuvenation juice, you'll find this article interesting because cutting edge cerebral research has revealed significant benefits of brainwave training.Too Busy to Exercise?
Once you read this article about the HIT approach to fitness, you'll never again have reason to use the "I'm too busy to exercise" rationalization.Muscle Loss May Prolong Physique
Why does sarcopenia happen and can it be stopped? A study conducted in mice with accelerated muscle loss provides this insight: Less protection from antioxidants and more damage from oxidative stress results in impairment to cells' energy centers, which slowly leads to death of muscle cells.Trick or Treat? Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners in the Modern Diet
Everything you've ever wanted to know about sugars, both natural and processed, and everything you need to know about the dangers of artificial sweeteners. Article by Mira Dessy.Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain
Here at Health & Beyond Online, we've always considered artificial sweeteners to be nonfoods that have no place in the human body. In this article you'll learn how artificial sweeteners may actually contribute to weight gain. A must read if you're using any artificial sweetener!Amazing Cookie Recipe of the Week
This week's featured recipe is for Apple Oat Bars. Apples and oats make a simple but sweet combination.Crockpot Recipe of the Week
This week we're featuring Trinity Applesauce, a sweet applesauce with three different apple varieties..Healthy Recipe of the Week
This week's healthy recipe is for Apple Cornbread. This concludes our three apple based recipes this week. Very nice twist on standard cornbread.
New and Hot for the Week of March 13, 2010
Flowing Water Meditation
Hey, if life's too hectic and you need a change of pace, then right now is the time to take two minutes to read the "how to" details of my popular flowing water meditation.Lower Your Blood Pressure with Bananas
That's right, the potassium-rich banana may help lower your blood pressure, according to this new study. Low potassium intake was also found in African Americans, who may be more at risk for blood pressure problems.Vinegar as a Fat Fighter
Vinegar enjoys an ancient reputation as a healthful food, and new research suggests that pickled foods and vinegary dressings may help fight abdominal bulge.HRT and Possible Lung Cancer Link
Women aged 50 to 76 who take estrogen plus progestin may have an increased risk of lung cancer, according to a new study published in the preprint online edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.After School Programs Need More Activity, Nutrition
Children's after-school activities often consist of sedentary behavior such as watching television, but after-school programs that offer physical activity and healthy snacks could be the best place for children's health.
New and Hot for the Week of March 6, 2010
Always Skeptical, Never a Skeptic
Everyone should have a healthy dose of skepticism in their points of view. This article will help show you how to skeptically examine anything and everything without turning into a Skeptic Borg drone.Meditation Offers Visual Memory Benefits
This scientific study reveals that a Buddhist form of meditation helps your visual recall ability.What Most Doctors Won't Tell You about Clogged Arteries
Before you find yourself being asked to choose a conventional medical approach to addressing clogged arteries, I encourage you to be fully aware of the actual make-up of plaque that can occlude your arteries and the way in which such plaque develops.Smart Phones Smart for Vision?
But is reading War and Peace on an inches-long, backlit screen really a good idea? As millions of us migrate from the page to the phone, will our vision suffer?Meditation Associated with Structural Changes in the Brain
The regular practice of meditation appears to produce structural changes in areas of the brain associated with attention and sensory processing.Flu and Colds Linked to Lack of Vitamin D
A new epidemiological study in nearly 19,000 Americans indicates that lack of adequate vitamin D may leave people vulnerable to the common cold … and the flu.
New and Hot for the Week of February 28, 2010
Still Mind Meditation
In this blog entry, I share an easy-to-do technique you can use to slow down racing thoughts that might be bothering your serenity.Crockpot Easy Cooking
If you're sick unto death of feeding yourself and your family take-out and junk food, then you HAVE to read this article where I sing the praises of easy crockpot cooking. Seriously, even if you hate to cook, you can make easy and healthy evening meals for a whole lot less money than what you're probably spending on take-out!
Envelope Budgeting for Financial Health
My mother kept our family out of debt her entire life with a simple cash-based system called envelope budgeting. You don't hear much about envelope budgeting in our cash-less society, but if you're in debt or if you want to keep better track of your money, try this easy method.Metabolism Boosting Exercise Tips
First off, forget the word "exercise." Call it activity. Read this article to learn several fun activities that'll boost your metabolism. As everyone knows, the stronger your metabolism, the healthier your body.
New and Hot for the Week of February 20, 2010
How to Live 100 Years
Italian nobleman Luigi Cornaro completely revamped his lifestyle and then lived happily and fully until he reached the age of 102. In Discourses on the Sober Life, you'll learn how he took responsibility for his own health and then amazed his family, his doctors, and the people of Italy. Wonderful reading!
Sleepiness Linked to Motor Vehicle Accidents
A study in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that sleepiness at the wheel and poor sleep quality significantly increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents.Fat Makes You Feel Fuller
The most common form of fat in processed foods is an emulsion of finely dispersed oil droplets. If these oil droplets are engineered to remain stable during digestion, this alters the gut hormones that are produced in response to food.Easing Arthritis Pain
If you have arthritis, you may well profit by reading this article which reveals several natural techniques you can put to use in your life to relieve the pain of arthritis.How to Have Clear, Healthy Skin
Your skin is a complex organ, one that consists of three layers that are optimally organized to protect you against disease and injury. Learn how to nourish all the layers of your skin naturally.
New and Hot for the Week of February 13, 2010
Great Relaxation Method
I sent a terrific relaxation method out to some of my newsletter subscribers last week but I want it on the blog too, so it'll be available to more people for a much longer period of time. This is one of my favorite techniques for dealing with stress. I promise after you try this method that it’s going to be one of your favorite stress busters, too!
Vegan Nutrition?
In this blog entry, I share a letter from a woman who was a strict vegan for six years... and suffered the consequences because of the inevitable deficiencies that cropped up. All vegans need to read this important letter because strict vegan diets are NOT healthy in the long-term for most people. Be sure to comment at the end of the article if you have an opinion on this issue.Vitamin D and Prevention of Chronic Disease
Here's a fun, funny, and important video by Dr. Michael Holick on vitamin D. Learn about the history of vitamin D, how it's converted in the body with sunlight, and the link between vitamin d deficiency and chronic diseases.Infertility Treatment
Some alternative infertility treatment techniques with a holistic approach are fast becoming popular in order to cure the problem of secondary infertility. Unlike drugs and IVF, these techniques have less or no side effects at all.Young Patients Find Relief with Acupuncture
Doctors at Rush University Medical Center are offering pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses acupuncture therapy to help ease the pain and negative side effects like nausea, fatigue, and vomiting caused by chronic health conditions and intensive treatments.End of Life Care Must Reflect Patient's Wishes
Researchers from Brown University and Harvard Medical School are calling for improved decision-making in the use of feeding tubes for hospitalized nursing home residents with advanced dementia.The Sweet Tooth in Children
New research from the Monell Center reports that children's response to intense sweet taste is related to both a family history of alcoholism and the child's own self-reports of depression.Are Bees Addicted to Caffeine and Nicotine?
Bees prefer nectar with small amounts of nicotine and caffeine over nectar that does not comprise these substances at all, a study from the University of Haifa reveals.
New and Hot for the Week of February 6, 2010
Salads without Lettuce
Raw vegetable salads. They're not the most fun thing to make, especially when you've been cooking for an hour or more and have prepared a main course and several sides. Fortunately, Josh Day discovered a trick to escape the doldrums of salad making and he shards all the details in this interesting and fun-to-read article.Important Water Facts
In this brief entry on his Aging Boomers Blog, Chet shares some facts about water that you can use to improve your health and reach your ideal weight.How to Nicely Say "No"
You have “no” lodged in your memory when you were a toddler. Most toddlers say no quite easily and emphatically. In fact, they put their whole being into it. The “no” asserts their will as a separate entity.Natural Vs. Synthetic Vitamins
Dr. Ben Kim discusses some facts that you won’t find advertised on most of the vitamin supplements at your local vitamin store. Learn about the difference between natural and synthetic vitamins.
New and Hot for the Week of January 30, 2010
Grocery Shopping Guide for Healthy Eating
Originally this video tutorial was made as an introduction to our 21 Days to Health diet and detox program. Fortunately, it's a great overall guide for eating healthy and planning your grocery trip. The produce section can be intimidating and we've all had vegetables rot in the crisper, wasting food and our money. This guide will help you put your veggies to better use.How Do Bodybuilders Get and Stay So Lean?
Tom Venuto explains how bodybuilders and fitness models are able to hold their lean physique.Possible Chemical Risk to Unborn Babies from Perfume
A study conducted by researchers from Edinburgh University in Scotland have found a possible connection between chemicals in perfumes and reproductive problems in unborn children later in life.Yoga Exercises in Ten or Twenty Minutes
Here are a few short yoga sessions that can be done anywhere at any time. Ideal for the busy person who practices yoga.A Foot Massage with Aromatherapy Oil
Are you properly caring for your feet? Do you have a job where you stand all day? This article gives you a couple recipes about making aromatherapy massage oil and applying it to your feet.Protein for Breakfast Allays Appetites All Day
Try adding some protein to your breakfast, like salmon or eggs, and you may experience a diminished appetite for the rest of the day.This Valentine's Day Learn to Love Yourself
The basic problem lies with a faulty premise. Valentine’s Day is not about him and the gifts he buys for you. The holiday is really all about you!
New and Hot for the Week of January 23, 2010
A Guide on What to Eat
If you're not eating the right foods for your health - foods that are injuring your cells and creating inflammation in your body with or without your awareness - then your diet deserves the bulk of your attention and resources, as taking care of other areas of your life while continuously crippling your body with your food choices is a recipe for chronic disease.How to Brighten Up Your Bathroom
Brightening up your bathroom needn't be a time consuming or expensive business — with a little imagination and effort you can spruce up the most lackluster of rooms.Yoga for Eye Health
It might interest you to know that eye exercises have been an important component of yoga for as long as it’s been practiced — from around 3,000 B.C., to be exact.Meditation Goals
This interesting article discusses meditation as a way of cleansing the mind and emotions of negative thoughts. By meditating, you can benefit from improved memory and concentration. Speaking of meditating, click here to sign up for my free (and very popular) meditation newsletter.
New and Hot for the Week of January 16, 2010
Natural Cures for Headache Pain
Lin Turner details a number of natural techniques you can use to ease headache pain. Why resort to over-the-counter medications when you can help yourself with simple methods?
Butter is Better
The late Dr. Stephen Byrnes explains why a good pad of organic butter on your toast or oatmeal is far superior to other choices like margarine or hydrogenated oil concoctions. Butter is a healthy food!How to Gain Healthy Weight
If you are underweight, you could experience significant improvement in your health by gaining and maintaining healthy weight. This article by Dr. Ben Kim tells you exactly how to gain the pounds you need for optimal health.Teff -- a Nutritious Little Grain
In this fun to read and informative article, Karen Railey takes a close look at a little-known grain called Teff. If you want something new in your diet, check this out. Recipes provided for pancakes and cookies.
New and Hot for the Week of January 9, 2010
The Idiot Proof Diet Reviewed
The Idiot Proof Diet is one if the most popular weight loss programs on the Internet, and I finally broke down and purchased a copy to check it out. If you're in a hurry to drop some pounds, you need to read my review of the Idiot Proof Diet right now.EarthRain and a Whiteout Blizzard
Shelley Armstrong describes an intense experience where she was caught on the road during a sudden and very dangerous whiteout blizzard and how she stayed calm and centered thanks to meditation.Menacing Mathematics of Multiple Drug Use
There's something scary about drugs that concerns a growing number of physicians and should wobble the knees of every patient on the planet. This article discusses the dangers of taking multiple prescription medicines at the same time.
Build a Better Body One Brick at a Time
Natural bodybuilder Tom Venuto writes, "When you look at someone with an incredible body as a finished product, you often tend to dismiss the long, arduous journey and hard work it took to build that body."
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