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A Primer on Alternative Medicine
by Susan Patterson
Alternative Medicine has been gaining popularity in the west in recent years. Frustrated with ineffective therapies or medications that cause severe side effects, many people have turned to other therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal medicine to heal whatever ails them. Still others take herbal supplements as a preventative measure to guard against high cholesterol and heart disease. While many of these therapies can be effective, some also offer false hope in curing conditions where traditional medicine is actually more effective.
Three Life-Saving Health Habits
by Susan Patterson
Habits can be good or bad, and while a lot of focus is put on habits that ruin your health, it’s important to take a look at what’s good for you as well. Everyone knows that eating right and exercising is part of a responsible lifestyle, but there are specific measures you can take in these areas to increase your chances of a long, healthy life. Take a look like what you should eat, as well as how much and what type of exercise is good for you. A third habit involving your mental and emotional health rounds out these choices to ensure a balanced outlook.
Three Bad Health Habits That Will Cut Your Life Short
by Susan Patterson
Though many habits are harmless, three in particular are the leading cause of death and tend to begin early. Cigarette smoking and excessive drinking are a given. Everyone knows the damage that is caused to the lungs by smoking and to the liver while drinking. But lack of physical activity and poor eating habits is the third killer, and over half the population is overweight. While it can be hard to break habits that are so deeply embedded, there is hope. Learn more here about the dangers of these activities and what you can do to stop them.
