Health WellNews

The theories of Chinese medicine suggest that each season relates to a different organ system. The Fall is the season of the Lungs. It’s the time of year when people are easily affected by environmental influences. Great changes are taking place in the weather and plant life around us. Some people refer to it as the “flu season.”… Read the rest

It’s almost a newborn’s rite of passage. A baby can’t escape having its looks scrutinized

to determine what he/she got from whom. Grandma’s nose, Dad’s eyes, Mom’s mouth,

Grandpa’s ears, and on and on.

What we never consider is that maybe the baby inherited someone’s constitutional

imbalance as well. Out of sight out of mind, right?… Read the rest

Life is described as many things by different people, but one thing it can never be defined

as is stagnant.

Life is always changing, evolving, increasing, or decreasing in capacity. It is in a constant

state of flux.

While you are sitting there seemingly doing nothing, your body is always on the job

building and repairing tissue, creating new cells, growing hair and nails, digesting food,

etc.… Read the rest

I know you’ve seen them braving the pitted surface of the highway. Or perhaps traversing a busy grocery store or home improvement parking lot. Luckily for the driver there’s just enough power and ground clearance to navigate a speed bump before wedging himself into a minuscule parking space. The Hummer. Real­life Tonka toy; bastion of raw power and manliness.… Read the rest

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day and your life, and leave you searching for relief.

Many seek relief by reaching for drugs and other medications.… Read the rest

What do you think would happen if you kept your car in park and the engine revving at 65 miles per hour?

You guessed it—after a short time your car would break down.  If you were lucky, a simple tune-up would fix the problem. If not, the engine might need to be replaced entirely.

Stress is a revving engine that, if left unchecked, can wear out the body and mind.… Read the rest

Now is the time of year when the sun becomes irresistible.  As tempting as it is to spend as much time as possible in the warmth of the sun, there are a few precautions to take to protect your skin from harmful rays.

Our skin is the largest organ in the body. It reflects our health and age.… Read the rest

Held annually on April 22nd, the world’s first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Today, it’s a massive event orchestrated by the Earth Day Network and observed by more than 192 countries. To learn more about Earth Day and how you can show support for the environment on April 22nd.

Turn Off The Lights
Who says you celebrating Earth Day is hard?… Read the rest

Fitness is one of the largest growing industries today. When choosing which program best fits your life and your desired outcome, it is important to look at these four aspects of a fitness routine:

Endurance:

These activities are designed to increase your heart rate and breathing for extended periods. Gradually build up endurance exercises over a period of time, initially starting out with as little as 5 minutes.… Read the rest

Spring is not just a time to clean and refresh your home, but also a great opportunity to rejuvenate and cleanse your body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element, which refers to growth and nourishment in the human body.

Spring represents a new beginning and a time to refresh the mind and body.… Read the rest