When we respond to life inappropriately; as if it is an event to control, dominate, or avoid we become stuck in the Sympathetic portion of the Autonomic Nervous System. This system is primarily one of intense physical work, athletics or survival based activities. Many reactions occur in our bodies with the end result being one of […]
Your Health – Your Choice
Dr. Dean Ornish & Colleagues found that comprehensive lifestyle changes altered gene expression in patients with prostate cancer. Over 500 genes changed genes changed their expression due to diet, meditation and other lifestyle habits. Consider these statistics – In a study of 89,941 nurses with type II diabetes, over 16 years, authors found 91% could […]
Osteoporosis: What You Don’t Know Just Might Break You Up!
Bone disease has reached near epidemic levels in America. Millions are effected by crippling and debilitating affects of osteoporosis. This is a de-mineralization of the bone, resulting in less density and fractures of the spine, wrist, hip and osteopenia (softening of the bones). According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million Americans over […]
Exercise and The Immune System
Multiple studies support that exercise in the Moderate Zone will modulate up the immune system. Changes in musculo-skeletal, respiratory, cholesterol and blood pressure all indicate moderate exercise has a beneficial effect on our bodies. What recent studies now suggest is that to increase exercise will increase the risk of upper respiratory infection by suppression of […]