Archive for: December 2007

A deficiency of virtually any single nutrient can significantly impair immunity. Throughout the world, nutrient deficiency is by far the most common cause of poor immune function. This fact is by no means limited to people whose diets …

Our mood and attitude have a tremendous bearing on the function of our immune system. When we are happy and up, our immune system functions much better. Conversely, when we are depressed, our immune system tends to be …

Asthma is an allergic disorder characterized by spasm of the bronchi, which is branched air passageways that connect the trachea to the lungs, swelling of the mucous lining of the lungs, and excessive production of a thick, viscous …

Regular physical exercise is an absolute must for a healthy metabolism. Exercise is also an effective strategy for weight control because it causes a favourable shift in body composition, increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat. The greater …

Before you can learn to relax you must first be able to recognize tension. I have seen many classes where members were told to relax, and they and the teacher believed they had been successful when, in fact, …

Though stress is an evitable part of daily life, stressed out does not have to be. We all need an outlet for stress. If we can’t vent out our emotions in a healthy way, we may completely deplete …

The best thing you can do to maintain muscle mass is to use your muscles, and it is never too late to start. It does not matter whether you are thirty-nine or ninety-nine. Nor does it matter that …

Brain cells communicate with one another via tiny branchlike cells called dendrites. As we age, our ability to form dendrites declines, which is why our memory wanes and we have more difficulty learning new tasks. Dendrite growth peaks …

Inaction accelerates aging. So does inactivity. To resist the forces of aging you need to do a minimum amount of exercise every week. As we get older, the number and strength of our muscle fibers decrease. Starting as …

The vast majority of our skin problems, including so-called laugh lines, crow feet’s, and wrinkles, are due to what dermatologists call “photo aging,” or damage caused by exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays produced by the sun. Compare …