Tag: Public Health

Mmmm…. nice, hot, foamy cup o’ joe first thing in the morning. There’s nothing like it. It fires up your senses and puts you in the right mental place to start your day. Go ahead, have a cup or two.  You are half-way through the morning and you smell them making another batch of coffee […]

People who have problems with their weight usually ask "How much should I weigh?" They want to know whether they are fat or thin. Experts say that you should stick to whatever weight is comfortable for you. So perhaps a better question your should ask is "What is a healthy weight for me?" One quick […]

Canada has many similarities to many other former members of the British Empire, and in particular the mother country. Its capital Ottawa even feels like an English town. Canadian health care is no exception to this. The Canadian health care system is based on the social system of providing health care to all with options […]

There are elaborate plans to ensure healthcare for senior citizens. Medicare and Social Security schemes have good options for senior citizens to avail access to the best healthcare facilities. However, you may not be able to cover ‘all’ the expenses associated with senior citizen healthcare. You can then look to supplement your Medicare with some […]

If you have decided to eat a sugar-free diet, whether due to medical reasons or personal preferences, you probably need some help getting started. Most foods contain either processed or natural sugars, even if they do not taste particularly sweet. You can use the following tips to make your transition to a sugar-free diet much […]

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 […]