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Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen Lau Buddhism is more than an Eastern religion: it is a healthy longevity promoter. Buddhism focuses on the balanced interaction between the mind and the body as a prerequisite for healthy longevity; disease is a result of their imbalance and disharmony. The Buddhist approach to health and wellness is its emphasis […]

In these modern times we all live in a very toxic environment.  Our food is filled with chemicals, as is our water, the air is filled with polution and even the clothes we wear are covered in germs.  At any time you could be vulnerable to heavy metals and toxins.  These toxins build up in […]

Also known as the nutrients and the nourishment it is basically the stipulation of the required resources needed for survival to the cells inside the body. Presence of these nutrients can assuage and bar the common ailments, whereas in contrast its absence can result in a condition called malnutrition, which is faced by numerous developing […]

South Carolina Medicare Advantage plans, just like the Medicare Advantage program nationwide, are poised for some major changes in 2010 and beyond. Does this affect you and, if so, how? If you have a Medicare Advantage plan currently, should you keep the same plan, find a new MA plan or return to "original Medicare"? The […]

When you wan to lose weight and keep it off for good, you must realize you need to make a lifelong commitment to a healthy new lifestyle and diet plan. You must give up your bad habits and embrace a healthy lifestyle to get the results you are hoping for. Going on a crash diet […]

The nutrition facts at restaurants can be hard to come by if you do not know where to look. Most restaurants, especially fast food places, will not just hand you a nutrition guide as you decide to order. You almost always have to request it specifically, and it will often take them a few minutes […]

Is your four-legged, loyal companion suffering from heart disease? Is he panting for breath, reluctant to exercise, showing loss in weight and loss of appetite for his once favorite food? All these are symptoms of heart disease in dogs. The bad news is that clinical heart disease, when left unchecked, rapidly graduates to a more […]

The hot trends in allied health point to growth in certain fields that some people may not even consider to be health care careers. Now that alternative medicine and holistic healing have become so popular and accepted as an important addition to Western medicine, even more healthcare careers have entered the marketplace. Some of the […]

A career in healthcare has long been associated with doctors and nurses in their crisp white uniforms delivering care to patients. But there is an entire workforce that functions tirelessly, away from the glaring lights, to support these primary care givers and ensure the smooth delivery of healthcare. Among these men and women are the […]

Professional doctors classify a child as “obese” when they have a body mass index well above the average for kids their age and height. It is estimated that at least 15% of American kids are overweight and that number has risen consisently over the past years. As a result, more families are beginning to use […]