As ridiculous as I am going to sound to you, I am going to say it anyway: It is almost the time of year that America is going to get fat. Now, this is not getting your wallet fat, this getting your stomach fat. It is almost time for Thanksgiving and Christmas, when people just can’t resist those delicious yet unhealthy foods. That’s why it is so important to get in some kind of shape either before or during the holidays so people won’t have throwing-up fests to try to lose their holiday weights.
It is important to be in
Neurofeedback — Taking Charge of Your Own Brain
by Jane Wangersky November 1st, 2010 | Mental Health
Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or sometimes just "neuro", is an alternative therapy used to treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, and many other disorders. Though, as the National Institute of Mental Health says, "scientific evidence of its effectiveness remains limited," many patients--and their families--find it helpful. In one study, for example, 102 kids with ADHD went through either 36 neurofeedback sessions or an "attention skills" course on a computer. The improvement in the behavior of the kids who'd had neurofeedback, as rated by their parents and teachers, was superior to improvement in behavior of the
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Relieve with Aleve
by Chang Song October 25th, 2010 | Medication
Fall has arrived in the United States, and as the temperatures have cooled down considerably, flu season has arrived as well. Many Americans sometimes happen to miss their flu shots, and will have to suffer through the flu season. However, there are several brands of medicines that can help those who happen to miss the flu shots cope with the season. One of the most effective medicines for treating flu is Aleve; it is not only one of the most effective medicines but also it has a nice jingle in its popular commercial.
Aleve is actually the brand name for
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Aleve is actually the brand name for
Complete Proteins
by Louise October 18th, 2010 | Diet
I bet that you have heard of the idea of "complete proteins." Theconcept was first introduced by Frances Moore Lappé in her 1971 bestseller Diet for a Small Planet. Basically, the thought was that by combining two different "incomplete proteins" in one meal, someone who didn't eat animal proteins (i.e. vegetarians, or more specifically, vegans), would be able to form a high-quality "complete protein." The American Dietetic Association and the National Research Council promptly adopted this idea, urging vegetarians to be cautious about eating complementary proteins.
This much is true: Animal proteins (protein from meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and
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This much is true: Animal proteins (protein from meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and
Be Prepared for Sick Kids
by MPK October 15th, 2010 | Children's Health
The school year is well under way, which can mean only one thing: viruses are beginning to spread. In the past two weeks, two of my children have had viruses and missed days of school. Thankfully, they are older kids, so I could leave them alone to run to the store. However, things go much more smoothly as a parent if you're prepared for illnesses. So, what should you have on hand before the latest illness hits your house?
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- Thermometer- Yes, a kiss on the forehead is a good initial diagnosis of a fever, but if you have a sick