“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” – Well, we do not need to be as narcissistic as the wicked stepmother in this famous children fairy tale but we can certainly take steps to ensure a clear, radiant skin! External and internal factors are both responsible for making our skin what it is. (more…)

Breathing Exercises for a Peaceful and Healthy Lifestyle

Yoga is well known as it merges the mental meditation, physical yoga practices, and breathing exercises in order to strengthen the muscles and reduce the stress. The Physical yoga practice comprises of gentle movements, long stretches, and a deep relaxation of body and mind. (more…)

Senator Edward Kennedy’s brain tumor, known as glioma, is incurable. His doctors admit that at this point even surgery and follow up radiation won’t stop the spread of the cancer. (more…)

Caffeine, like any other foreign substance, has its own set of health benefits and side effects. However a lot of people have their information mixed up and base their knowledge about the effects of coffee to one’s health solely on hand-me down information. (more…)

Why should you eat a salad?

Salads are not only easy to prepare, they are also loaded with a lot of health benefits. Just cut and mix some vegetables and fruits and your green salad is ready. Salads are in the menu of most restaurants and fast food centers. You can also help yourself with a side salad with fat-free salad dressing. (more…)

Quitting smoking is one of the best things that you can execute to advance your healthy life and well being. It brings major and instant health benefits for men and women of all ages. It also provides immediate and long-term benefits to your family members and loved ones. (more…)

Alcohol abuse is a pattern of problem drinking that results in health consequences, social, problems, or both. However, alcohol dependence, or alcoholism, refers to a disease that is characterized by abnormal alcohol-seeking behavior that leads to impaired control over drinking. (more…)

Acid reflux is a huge medical problem today. It is a disease that has made quite a headway in the last 25 years. Acid reflux is also called gastroesophageal reflux. Acid reflux is often characterized by a burning sensation in the stomach and chest area. It is most often recognized by its symptom of “heartburn” which reportedly affects 1 out of every 10 adults. (more…)

Many a times, discoveries in the medical field have occurred by chance. For example, take the case of Green Tea. Chinese legend says that few leaves from the Camellia sinesis tree inadvertently dropped in the pot containing the boiling water for the emperor. Intrigued by light-brown color of the water and the pleasant smell, the emperor tasted it and declared it be ‘haven-sent’. The Chinese people since then have been taking it as a health-supplement drink and also to cure a host of ailments – from common cold to depression. (more…)