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Corey Proffitt, a Licensed Massage Therapist in Lexington, KY, explains how massage can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Corey Proffitt, a Licensed Massage Therapist in Lexington, KY, explains the benefits of massage for Arthritis this season.

Alure Salon and Day Spa voted #1 by Lexington’s Herald-Leader 2009 Readers Choice poll.

The world's thinnest USB health information storage device, 911 Medical ID(tm), stores all of your important health information securely in your wallet.

Lexington Healing Arts Academy (LHAA) honors our veterans by offering them FREE Yoga classes on Veteran’s Day, November 11. The FREE classes are Wednesday, November 11 at 12:00-1:15 PM and 5:30-6:45 PM.

Sleepyheads.com's "Think Pink for a Cure" campaign donates 10% or more from selected items to breastcancer.ord to raise breat cancer awareness online.

Kentucky man tell his story of how his body cured itself of COPD and a host of other health isues. In his account hes says, "Kangen Water was the only change I made, my doctor said Ray, just keep doing what your doing because it's working."

Life Safety Services Makes Exclusive List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies –the Inc. 5000

French student of American Literature finds her purpose in her fingertips

Off Top Cleaning, Staging, & More Helps Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment

MedCepts and a Medical Equipment Sales and Service Provider have reunited to launch nationwide introductions through a national sales team of independent sales representatives and medical product distributors.

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. However, it's also one of the most controversial among scientists and health experts. This article serves up both sides of the story (double-shot style!)

Non-partisan group formed to promote small business; fight nationalized healthcare and energy policies

Life Safety Services, the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection and repair, is a corporate sponsor for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual “Light the Night Walk” this year in Louisville, Kentucky.

Forget Economic Recovery. It’s Time For Self-Recovery.

Last weekend's flash floods cause major damage; residents in need of assistance in remote areas of Appalachian Kentucky

On a recent episode of Super Human Radio host Carl Lanore interviewed John Finnegan who was diagnosed with Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma just six weeks ago and after following some of the suggestions of the host of the show, is now completely cancer free.

Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection services and repair, recently released a white paper titled “Fire and Smoke Damper Inspections” .

Solution Provides 99.99 Percent Reduction of Many Dangerous Pathogens

Keri Taylor has struggled with anxiety and panic attacks since she was a young girl. She is sharing how she finally eliminated this condition. Keri's release of Panic Attack No More provides her story and how others can achieve similar results.

Dr. Asim Piracha, a cornea trained, cataract and refractive surgery specialist, has officially begun his term as the President of the American Board of Eye Surgery (ABES).

Life Safety Services announced today its National Account Program to meet the needs of their customers with multiple sites across the United States and across the Globe in an effort to offer support in today’s tough economy.

Combination of B vitamins and folate may help prevent age-related macular degeneration, study shows

On a recent episode of the internationally syndicated talk radio show Super Human Radio, host Carl Lanore interviewed Layne Norton, a researcher from the University of Illinois about a recent study that shows that whey protein isolated from milk ....

Urban Active has devised its own stimulus package to help people in their communities stay healthy and fit as they are faced with rapidly rising premiums and health care costs.

Spending all day staring at a computer monitor can do more than make you ready to call it a day; it can also lead to eye strain and other potential vision problems.

Announcing 2009 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 2-8

New Men’s Personal Care Product Solves Sweat and Chafing Problems for the NFL

The DRE VSE Series includes a variety of affordable, dependable surgery and exam tables, as well as a multipurpose transporter.

SRD’s emphasis on and experience within Puerto Rico’s regulatory environment allows its clients to operate efficiently and effectively

A premier medical and surgical equipment supplier, DRE adds affordable, professionally refurbished ultrasound machines to its extensive product lineup.

Milk: “When you choose a glass of conventional milk, you are buying into a whole chemical system of agriculture,” says Dr. Greene. People who switch to organic milk typically do so because they are concerned about the antibiotics.

Some diets are so controversial that they divide the medical community. The nutritional information provided on carbohydrate controlled diets are based on research, education and clinical experience.

Vegetarian diets are often lower in calories and fat than meat-diets, and rates of overweight and obesity among vegetarians are lower than among meat-eaters. However, vegetarian diets are no guarantee of a healthy weight.

Dieting is good for dropping the pounds, but dieting alone is unlikely to bring you the body of your dreams. You should also keep in mind that exercising and ramping up your fitness routine is a great way to renew your dedication to the process.

Vegetarianism is a good idea for anyone, whether young or old, healthy or sick. Reasons supporting vegetarianism are inarguable since becoming a vegetarian is scientifically proven to improve one's lifestyle in several different ways.

Of the 200 different carbohydrate saccharides, there are eight that have been identified by science as essential for cell-to-cell interaction. There are eight simple sugars, known as saccharides, considered necessary for our bodies to function well.

Glyconutrients are special carbohydrates (monosaccharides) that provide the building blocks that enable the cells in your body to communicate effectively. These form the "name tags" of the cells so that the cells can recognize which cells are good.

Formula diets are usually sold as liquid or a powder to be mixed with liquid. Although formula diets are easy to use and do promote short-term weight loss, most people regain the weight as soon as they stop using the formula.

Many people believe that eating a purely low fat menu is the answer to losing weight, yet our society is more and more overweight with each passing year. Low fat foods and diets have been popular for quite some time.

Dieting is only for people who are overweight. A doctor can tell you if you're a healthy weight for your size and age or if you need to lose a few pounds. However, crash dieting is an extremely dangerous way to go about losing weight.

Body fat accounts for about 20% to 40% of body weight. It basically consists of adipose tissue whose main role is to store energy in the form of fat, while providing a measure of insulation.

Epidemiologic studies among specific populations have helped to define the risk for gallstone disease among persons losing weight.

Temporary diets don't work, but a lifestyle switch to a vegetarian diet does, If the lactovegetarian and the ovo-lactovegetarian diets are planned well, they will contain all the vitamins and minerals the body needs for good health.

Vegetarianism is a major dietary therapy in the alternative treatment of cancer. Other conditions treated with a dietary therapy of vegetarianism include obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis, allergies, asthma, environmental illness, and more.

As a lifestyle, vegetarianism is generally considered healthy and is renowned for being relatively low in fat and cholesterol and high in fiber. Many health-conscious individuals choose to adopt this type of eating regime.

Medical studies have shown that vegetarians are less likely to suffer from heart disease, cancer, diet-related diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, so a vegetarian diet is very good for your health

For some weight loss is achieved faster with hypnosis. Some people say it feels like magic because it is so easy to make powerful changes. Weight loss is not an easy process.

Vegetarian diets are healthy alternatives to meat-based diets. When properly planned, plant food diets provide all the nutritional components needed for a healthy adult lifestyle.

Long term, many diets are not sustainable which can cause repeated severe dieting and sometimes gaining more weight than you started off with! These diets are also high in protein and can cause kidney problems and increased bone loss.