Feldenkrais Method Addresses Restricted Movement, Pain
The development of the Feldenkrais Method, an educational process created to make movement easier and more efficient, was inspired by an accident. When Russian-born Moshe Feldenkrais, a physicist and mechanical engineer with a black belt in judo, had a debilitating knee injury in the 1940s, he developed sequences of movements that allowed him to regain […]
Claims shaky for some ingredients in energy drinks
EatingWell By Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D. Buyer beware. Almost every energy drink has its own “energy blend” of proprietary ingredients. Furthermore, manufacturers aren’t required to tell you how much of each ingredient their product contains. Not knowing could hurt you. Watch out for: 1. Caffeine: In small quantities, caffeine may boost energy, alertness and athletic […]
Whole foods generally a better source of vitamins than supplements
Mayo Clinic Q&A By Brent Bauer, M.D. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve read that the antioxidant vitamin E provides a lot of health benefits. Is taking a daily vitamin E supplement a good idea? Can it be harmful? ANSWER: The proposed benefits of vitamin E rest on its powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances believed to […]
Statin use doesn’t always mean a coenzyme Q10 supplement is needed
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have heard that taking coenzyme Q10 is good for people who take statins. There are so many commercials and ads about it. But is it really necessary to take this supplement? How do I know if I need it? And is liquid better than pill form? How much […]
Why is childhood diabetes on the rise?
The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Diabetes continues to be a growing problem among our nation’s children. Did you know that every year there are more than 25,000 children diagnosed with diabetes? To begin with there are two different types of childhood diabetes, type 1 and type 2; and while both cause an elevated […]
How much sodium do you need?
Your blood pressure shouldn’t be your only consideration when it comes to figuring out how much sodium you should be consuming. Here’s what to keep in mind: 1. Your age. Salt sensitivity, the likelihood that sodium will raise your blood pressure, increases with age. While slightly over a third of 45-year-olds have hypertension, that number […]
