The health benefits of yoga can be seen across the board, from improvements in memory and focus, to increases in self-esteem and reduced stress. The greatest benefit that kids can take away from practicing yoga, however, is a greater awareness of their breathing. One of the core components to yoga is the breath and concentrated breathing can improve immune function,…
Myalgia, or muscle pain, can be a symptom of many different conditions in the body. Muscle pains can be short lived, as a result of overuse, but most of my clients are concerned with chronic muscle aches and pains as a result of something more significant. Sorting out the cause of sore muscles can often require a keen understanding of…
Posted on Medscape by Megan Brooks on October 9, 2012 A diet rich in lycopene, found in tomatoes and tomato-based products, may reduce the risk for stroke in men, according to a Finnish population-based study. The study, published October 9 in Neurology, found that men with the highest serum concentrations of lycopene were far less likely to have a stroke over more…
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2012 by Sarka-Jonae Miller Probiotic supplements or foods may lower the risk of cancer development. Many links have been found between diet and cancer; research suggests that probiotics may be useful as part of an anti-cancer diet. Probiotics are live microorganisms that may suppress the growth of bacteria that transform procarcinogens into carcinogens. Procarcinogens are…
Posted on Medscape 2012 by Caroline Cassels July 15, 2012 (Vancouver, British Columbia) — Gait disturbances — including slowing of walking pace or variations in stride — may be an indicator of cognitive decline, new research suggests. Four new studies presented here at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, suggest that observing and evaluating gait in older patients may…
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2012 by Aurora Geib For certain people, getting protein is serious business. Bodybuilders wanting that perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger build, vegetarians looking for that perfect source of protein or health buffs searching for the best kind of protein to ensure their health. Chemically speaking, a protein is composed of amino acids covalently bonded through peptide bonds…