Your Good Health Matters

There is so much information on the web about everything from mowing the lawn to being a good parent.  But how does one know what is true and what isn’t?  It’s especially important when making a purchase or looking for help with medical issues. For example, suppose you want to search for help with urinary incontinence.  It can be an embarrassing subject but people really need guidance in order to make an informed decision about how to proceed.  Of course as with any medical issue, you should first speak to your doctor to get a diagnosis for your type of incontinence.  The most common type is stress incontinence.  Stress incontinence is unintended urine leakage that most often ...

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Yoga has more health benefits than most people realize. In addition to providing your body with much needed exercise and a stronger mind/body connection, yoga can benefit your heart. And not just physically. There are chemical and systemic benefits to the activity.

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Honey has been known to be used as a cure for a variety of things that ail us. Recent research has shown that bees make a protein that they add to the honey called defensin-1 which could one day be used to treat burns and skin infections. It could also be used to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. This new information also sheds some light on the inner workings of the immune systems of honey bees which one day may be able to help breeders create healthier and heartier honey bees. Bacterial infections can be nasty and having a potent antibacterial ingredient from honey can really help.

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A recent study out of the University of Illinois has linked disinfectant chemicals with diseases like asthma and bladder cancer. Researchers found that pool chemicals react with the organic matter in the water to create various toxic bonds that can lead to some serious health issues. All water sources have some organic matters that comes from decaying leaves and other dead life forms. In addition to these, pool waters contain sweat, hair, urine and sunscreens and lotions from swimmers. Drinking water is exposed to disinfectant once before reaching the public but pool water is exposed to a continuous stream of disinfectants that mix with other chemicals that can form dangerous chemical bonds. These bonds can cause birth defects, respiratory problems ...

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Summer time mean more of a risk for sunburn. Even if you use sunscreen you can burn and it can be very uncomfortable and dangerous. To start never use soothing cream as it can trap the heat and you can suffer even more. Cool it down with ice or a cold towel first or get into a cold bath. Aloe vera is key for using as an after sun saver, you can find pure aloe almost anywhere. If you are having a lot of pain or a headache, take ibuprofen to treat the pain. Don't forget about your lips! Sally Hanson has a sun lip moisturizer that works very well to save your lips from getting burned. In order to ...

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