Can saunas help prevent cancer

Saunas and sweat baths have been used by various cultures throughout history to flush out toxins and disease and maintain optimal physical and mental health. Saunas can also play a big role in preventing or reversing cancer. In a 2004 article in the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Lawrence Wilson, MD, wrote, “If I … Continue reading Can saunas help prevent cancer

What can cause an afternoon headache?

An afternoon headache is no different than other types of headache. Any headache can hit in the afternoon. However, people who regularly experience headaches in the afternoon may be doing something earlier in the day that triggers headaches a few hours later. In this article, we examine the most common causes of an afternoon headache, … Continue reading What can cause an afternoon headache?

Yoga May Benefit People With Type 2 Diabetes

Everyone benefits from yoga - if they undergo proper training and continue with the practice. Regular practice of yoga benefits the body in the following ways: It improves digestion, circulation, and immunity Yoga enhances function of neurological and endocrine organs It can prevents and provides relief from chronic illnesses Overall the body feels healthier, more … Continue reading Yoga May Benefit People With Type 2 Diabetes

New Study On Texting And Driving Released

Reuters  (10/6, Forsyth) reports that Texas A&M's Texas Transportation Institute released a study yesterday finding that using a cell phone while operating vehicles doubles a driver's reaction time. The longer reaction time means drivers have less time to focus on the road and react to changing conditions. The study tested 42 drivers between 16 and 54 … Continue reading New Study On Texting And Driving Released

CDC Urges Americans To Get Flu Vaccine

USA Today  (9/22, Weise) reports, "Parents should put flu shots on their to-do list now, 'a tuning up for winter,' says William Schaffner, president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases." Schaffner and other medical experts "on Wednesday urged Americans, especially pregnant women and children, to get vaccinated." Urging others to follow his example, CDC Director … Continue reading CDC Urges Americans To Get Flu Vaccine