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Syble James - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Syble James is the president of Alpha Health Source, a one-stop source for total wellnes products,free consultations, and free information. She is the author of numerous articles covering a wide range of topics including health and wellness, vitamin and supplements, food and beverage, and self improvement. She has published several articles on specific diseases such as diabetes, obesity, breast and prostate cancers. Ms. James is a consultant with the Gerson Lehrman Group, for whom ... [More]
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- HPV Vaccine - Choice Not Government Mandate
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Young girls aged 11 and 12 have been targeted for forced HPV vaccination programs. The states see this vaccine as just another to be added to the list along with small-pox, rubella, and mumps - diseases to which the states claim children might be exposed while in school. And since many parents are complying with these vaccines, the state continues to subvert the authority of parents
- Some Doctors Object to Discussing Controversial Care
[Health-and-Fitness] Survey found that up to 52 percent of doctors in a study object to some forms of medically available treatment. However, 86 percent of all the doctors in the study believe in presenting all available options to patients.
- Six Strategies for Staying Young Longer
[Health-and-Fitness] Aging is still not completely understood, but most of us would like to delay it as long as possible. Until we discover the "fountain of youth", here are six strategies that we can use to stay younger longer.
- Scientists Discover Clues to Cause of Rosacea
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Researchers report on three factors that contribute to the development of acne rosacea, also known as adult acne. Although rosacea symptoms frequently respond to antibiotics, the researchers believe that their discovery may modify future treatments for this skin disease.
- Dark Chocolate Relaxes Blood Vessels
[Food-and-Drink:Chocolate] Recent study shows that consumption of dark chocolate, which is rich in a group of antioxidant compounds called flavonoids, may decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Eating dark chocolate can make blood vessels more flexible, basically boosting the function of vital endothelial cells that line the inside of blood vessels, a recent U.S. study suggests.
- Seniors Benefit From Taking Folic Acid and Magnesium
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Studies show that supplementation with folic acid by elderly people can improve brain functioning and hearing. Another study found that adults with higher magnesium levels had a stronger hand grip, more power in their legs and were able to extend their knees and ankles with more force.
- Chocolate May Help Repair Smokers' Blood Vessels
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The blood vessels of smokers showed improved functioning when smokers consumed a flavonol-rich cocoa drink, according to a recent study.
- Companies Offering Healthier Snack Foods - A Good Business Strategy
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Snack food marketers such as PepsiCo, Kraft, Kellogg, General Mills, and McDonald's see offering healthier foods as good business strategy. The idea that food makers are trying to seduce parents into thinking that they are doing better is ludicrous.
- Should All Women Have Routine Mammography Screenings?
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] It is still not clear whether the benefits of routine annual mammography for women aged 40-49 years outweigh the risks. Yet thousands of women have routine mammography screenings every year. Read this before you schedule your next mammography.
- Breast Cancer Risks Experts Dismiss as Unproven
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] The fact that a direct causal connection has not yet been proven beyond a shred of doubt does not mean that theories about breast cancer risks are myths. We may not know definitively all the causes of cancer, but we are exposed to so many possible agents that may contribute to cancer, some of them are naturally occurring and some are man-made that there will never be ample epidemiological human studies or data that prove or disprove these "myths."
- How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Salmonella and E-coli
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] There were nearly 33 million cases of microbial food-borne diseases recorded in the U.S. in 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and more than 9,000 related deaths according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Do you know how to protect yourself against these diseases? Here are some pointers.
- Study Shows That U.S Diet Has Improved in Heart Disease Prevention Efforts
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Study shows that Americans are eating more fruits, vegetables and grains that have been linked to prevention of several diseases, including heart disease. But Americans are still consuming more calories than they burn, which can lead to other problems.
- Are Retail-Based Clinics Good Health Care?
[Health-and-Fitness] Retail-based clinics (RBC) such as CVS Corp.'s MinuteClinic and Walgreen's Health Corner Clinic are becoming a fast-growing business trend. But are they good for you?
- Healthy Heart Prescription
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Over 58,800,000 Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. That's about one in five Americans, with more than 2,500 Americans dying from it each day. More than two of every five Americans with cardiovascular disease die from it. Here's how you can help protect your heart.
- Nine Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] There are several factors that contribute to breast cancer, including hereditary gene mutation. There's nothing we can do to change the genes we inherited, but there are factors that we can control.
- What You Should Know About Breast Cancer
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] Breast cancer risk is higher among those who have a mother, aunt, sister, or grandmother who had breast cancer before age 50. If only a mother or sister had breast cancer, your risk doubles. Having two first-degree relatives who were diagnosed increases your risk up to five times the average.
- Medicaid Payment for Diets - A Flawed Plan Based on Flawed Data
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Obesity fears and inflated statistics have tipped the scales against sound judgment, leading the West Virginia Medicaid program to use tax dollars to pay Weight Watchers for weight-loss services.
- Corporations Help By Operating Profitable Businesses
[Business:PR] Milton Friedman, the late Nobel Laureate, was right when he said, "The business of business is business." Companies that are focused on creating solid revenue and profits generally have cash to invest in solutions to socio-economic and environmental problems. Social Welfare should not come from government, nor should corporations be coerced into "saving the world."
- Take Charge of Your Personal Life for Professional Success
[Business:Careers-Employment] Have you ever tried to detach your professional life from your personal life? Then you know how difficult it is to accomplish. Despite your best attempts to keep the two separate, the quality and stability of your personal life often have a direct impact on the quality and success of your professional life.
- Hassle-Free Money-Saving Travel Tips
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Tips to help you plan your summer vacation and family getaway, so you can have a safe and pleasant trip.
- Phthalates Linked to Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Men
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Chemicals used in consumer goods and personal care products including food packaging materials, toys, and cosmetics linked to abdominal fat and pre-diabetes in men. The class of chemicals was previously linked to low testosterone levels in men and changes in the reproductive organs of baby boys.
- Natural Prostate Care
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Those frequent trips to the bathroom could mean nothing more than an enlarged prostate - embarrassing, but benign. Here are some natural ways to minimize those bathroom incidents.
- Combinations of Prescribed Drugs Could Kill You
[Health-and-Fitness] There's a growing number of physicians who are very concerned about the detrimental effects of combining medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. And you should be concerned too.
- Adverse Event Reporting Could Limit Access to Supplements
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] The Dietary Supplements and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (called the Adverse Event Reporting Act) could limit the availability of vitamins and supplements. The new law changes the classification of vitamins and supplements from food to over-the-counter drug and makes it mandatory for companies to report any adverse events related to their use.
- Resveratrol Supports Healthy Aging
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] The science behind using anti-aging supplements is misunderstood. Resveratrol, a phytonutrient found in the skins and seeds of grapes, peanuts, and some other plants boosts levels of HDL cholesterol and nitric oxide, which relaxes the arteries and improves blood pressure.
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