Scientists at Arizona State University conducted a review and analysis of several published scientific reports involving over 6400 participants found that Tai Chi and Qigong provide numerous health benefits, both mental and physical, which improve the quality of life, heart and immune system.
 
Linda Larkey, PhD,  and her colleagues found 77 published reports of scientific studies [...]

For most people, over time, during the latter decades of life, their immune system function declines.
 
Tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E may enhance the function of certain cells in the immune system, and help ensure healthy immune system functioning.
 
 The study recently published in the Journal of Nutrition. “This is the first study, to our knowledge, [...]

During the last few years research reports continue to be reported about the deleterious effects consumption of soft drinks Reports continue that soft drinks have a deleterious effect on our health, including increasing the risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome (pre Diabetes and bone loss (high acidification).  Regular consumers of sugary soft drinks are at higher [...]

Once more, scientists report  that low levels of vitmain D are associated with increased risk of death, all causes and from heart disease.
“Our results provide a rationale for future studies to test whether vitamin D supplementation reduces mortality and/or cardiovascular diseases in persons with vitamin D deficiencey, Stefan Pilz from the Medical University of Graz [...]

In the midst of the frenzy surrounding the H1N1 pandemic, in October, I asked you to take a deep breath, and promised you that we would get through. I shared with you information that lead me to believe, it was not going to be the predicted pandemic. And now mid-January, H1N1 has fallen off the [...]

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that essentially involves focusing the mind on the present moment. Mindfulness allows you to become aware of, without judgment of your thoughts and actions that are happening in the here and now. Because it breaks the common chronic negative thinking many people experience, it relaxes the body, improves mood, decreases [...]

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend!
 
This blog is the second part of our posts on enhancing your immune system.   I’ve used all of these herbs and vitamins in my practice, and have found them to be very helpful.  Again, this information is for educational purposes.  Please consult with your physician before taking [...]