by Website Administrator | Jul 8, 2017 | Active Health News, diet
Skip the BBQ, get healthier protein from these sources: Land animal sources of protein should be limited in your diet. Fish, especially the cold water fish; salmon, mackerel, tuna or herring, is a good replacement. As an added benefit, these fish contain a chemical...
by John Panopoulos | Jul 8, 2017 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
“Water Aerobics” simply means that you are exercising in the pool. Water exercise adds resistance but reduces the effect of gravity, and is usually less stressful on your joints, so it’s an ideal choice for arthritis sufferers. You do not need to be a swimmer to...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 8, 2017 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, fertility
For centuries, acupuncture has been used for promoting natural labor. The philosophy of Chinese Medicine is not forcing childbirth to happen before the woman’s body and/or the baby is ready, but based on encouraging labor to happen naturally by promoting the energy...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jun 20, 2017 | Active Health News, diet
We hear a lot about carbohydrates lately, and we get a lot of conflicting information. high-carb diet low-carb diet paleo diet Carbs fuel your body. Carbs make you fat. It can be confusing to say the least. In the endless discussions of good vs. bad, what’s never...
by Website Administrator | Jun 19, 2017 | Active Health News, functional-medicine
As we age, we lose up to 15% of our lean muscle mass, which decreases our metabolic rate. Maintaining muscle strength and mass can help reduce symptoms of some common age-related problems including; arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, back pain, and...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 21, 2017 | Active Health News, diet, Diet - Weight Loss, Holistic Health - Functional Medicine
For many years, yogurt has been considered a healthy diet food. It’s popularity has increased over time and thousand of flavors and varieties are now offered. Unfortunately, in attempts to make the product more tasty and attractive, manufacturers have...
