Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness


Editor: Kim Downey
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Our experts bring you health information, health education and health care tips to help you feel and live a healthy life. Read the latest advice in the fields of women's health, men's health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, autism and asperger's syndrome, disabilities, abuse, allergies, health foods and nutrition, and other aspects of wellness, general medicine and advances in the health field. You might need advice on health issues such as seniors' health and Medicare, eating disorders or ADD/ADHD.

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Health & Wellness

Infrared Sauna Therapy

In: Natural Medicine

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Promoted by Dr. Oz on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the high-tech infrared portable sauna is said to aid in detox & weight loss, improve cardiovascular health and relieve pain. more...

How to Stop Sugar Cravings

In: Nutrition

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Eating sugary foods often leads to cravings for even more sugar. Balanced meals and controlling blood sugar both play key roles when trying to stop sugar cravings. more...

Boxer's Fracture

In: Sports Medicine

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Although this type of fracture rarely occurs in boxers, it is the result of an improperly thrown punch and is typically seen in young males. more...

Baby Names for Christian Families

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

If you are trying to find some of the most popular names from scripture for your baby boy or girl, here are some of the favorite names and their meanings. more...

Stretching

In: Fitness

By: Feature Writer Chris Christian

There may be some ambiguity as to when to stretch and what benefits it provides, but if you stretch regularly you can attest to the benefits received from stretching. more...

Water Breaks and No Contractions

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

About 10% of mothers find that their labor starts with their bag of waters breaking. Acupressure, nipple stimulation and herbs are all ways to induce labor. more...

Mesotherapy for Localized Fat and Cellulite Cure

In: Mind/Body Fitness

By: Feature Writer Amy Andersen

Mesotherapy, a fat dissolving process of a series of injections for fat or cellulite into love handles, knees, hips, or belly, doesn't always work and carries risks. more...

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