Archive for March, 2007

Posted on March 31st, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Teaching ourselves how to get up on time

I really like what this person had to say about their personal experience of dealing with their body clock and getting up in the morning. They outline ten steps that they used to change their sleeping habits. The writer says that after using these steps, they now wake up at six a.m. without an alarm [...]

Posted on March 31st, 2007 by by SaneFitness

This scientist won a Nobel Prize?

I’m really on the fence when it comes to Johannes Andreas Grib Fibiger. In 1926, he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The Danish scientist claimed he had discovered an organism that he named Spiroptera carcinoma and he asserted that rats developed cancer by eating roaches that were infested with this organism.
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Posted on March 30th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

“What You Should Know About Women’s Health Care”

This site takes an excellent look at the type of health care many women are receiving. Among other things, it claims that some medical practices are actually wolves in sheeps’ clothing It also says that profits may be the most important consideration for the health care industry and this may results in lies and substand [...]

Posted on March 30th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Disease-Fighting Spices

Most people use spices to flavor their food, but according to this site, some spices also have some properties that may improve your health. It discusses how specific spices can positively affect a person. For example, it says that ginger is an anti-inflammatory and lists the benefits that may come from including it in [...]

Posted on March 29th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

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Posted on March 29th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Is prescription drug advertising harmful?

This site says that ads for prescription drugs may be injurious to the standard doctor patient relationship. It claims that health professionals may be pressured by patients that have been influenced by prescription drug advertising, and often the patient receives medications that could be less effective and more dangerous, as well as expensive. The article [...]

Posted on March 29th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

smoking and brain scans

I feel sympathy for those that are trying to quit smoking, and this study provides a unique glimpse into the brain of a smoker. It shows the regions of the brain that can play important roles in some of the key reasons for smoking: to achieve pleasure, to aid in concentration and to be [...]

Posted on March 28th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Cognitive Therapy, better than medication?

This site takes a look at studies that have examined the effects that different types of treatments have on the human brain. According to researchers, antidepressants reduce emotions, while Cognitive Behavior Therapy helps people to process their emotions in a healthier manner. They found that those taking depression medication have a much higher relapse rate [...]

Posted on March 28th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil

It looks as though people are beginning to recognize that flaxseed oil may be beneficial for some health issues. According to AllAboutVision, it has been found to be an effective treatment for dry eye. The site makes it very clear that flaxseed should NEVER be applied to the eye and all forms should be taken [...]

Posted on March 27th, 2007 by by SaneFitness

Is that food any good?

If you’ve ever wondered how long you can keep a tea bag, or whether or not you should throw away that box of rice, this site could help. It offers a list of rough dates for various foods you may have on hand. If you’ve ever wondered if your dusty bottle of Tabasco is still [...]