http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/Wellness-blog.html The Health and Wellness Blog keeps you up-to-date with all new additions and changes to the health-wellness-4all.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Wellness Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:34:38 GMT Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:34:38 GMT health-wellness-4all.com http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/physical-fitness.html Physical fitness can be looked at in two ways: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (the ability to perform specific aspects of sports, occupations or simple routine Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:34:37 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/indoor-air-quality.html Indoor air quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:54:33 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/dust.html Dust is a general name for minute solid particles with diameters less than 500 micrometers occurring from various sources; soil, human skin, animals, etc. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:50:27 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/bacteria.html Airborne bacteria (and viruses) are a common source of respiratory infection and a particular threat to infants, the elderly and those with compromised immune or cardiovascular systems, including peop Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:48:46 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/asbestos.html Asbestos is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally in the environment as bundles of fiber which are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals and do not conduct electricity. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:47:47 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/allergens.html Allergens are non-parasitic antigens (molecules) that are capable of stimulating a type-1 hypersensitivity reaction (immune or allergic response) in individuals. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:46:40 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/air-purifier.html An air purifier (or air cleaner) employs what seems to be simple technology by drawing air from the room with a fan, cleaning the air, and sending it back out into the room. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:45:41 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/radon.html Radon is a radioactive gas that is found in the earth's rock and soil, formed by the natural breakdown of radium, which is itself a decay product of uranium. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:40:33 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/mold.html Mold and spores are present everywhere in nature and are a common component of household and workplace dust. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:39:45 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/legionellosis.html Legionellosis is a serious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium species found naturally in the environment thriving in warm water and warm damp places. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:37:14 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/carbon-monoxide.html Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the blood to the rest of the body produced by incomplete combustion of fuels. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:33:38 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/healthy-lifestyle.html A healthy lifestyle consists of holding beliefs and engaging in activities that create better health for you in regards to social relations, consumption, entertainment, and other activities or habits. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:53:14 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/disease.html Disease is an abnormal condition that impairs bodily functions usually associated with specific symptoms and signs. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:51:06 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/massage-therapy.html Massage therapy involves manipulating the patient's body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary and/or moving), tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:49:07 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/vitamin-supplements.html Vitamin supplements help bridge the nutritional gaps found in most people's diets. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:30:31 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/micronutrients.html Micronutrients are made up of vitamins, minerals, or elements and are required in small amounts. Macronutrients, on the other hand, constitute the bulk of the food we eat and are required in large am Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:25:16 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/free-radicals.html Free radicals are organic atoms or molecules consisting of two or more atoms responsible for aging, tissue damage, and possibly some diseases. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:21:44 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/antioxidants.html Antioxidants are dietary substances including some nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamins C and E and selenium, used by the body to protect itself from damage caused by oxidation. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:13:57 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/supplements.html Dietary supplements are intended to supply nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:05:25 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/complementary-medicine.html Complementary medicine is treatments used in addition to the conventional therapies prescribed by a physician, whereas; alternative medicine offers a competing (or alternate) viewpoint. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:05:21 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/liposuction.html Liposuction (sometimes referred to as lipoplasty) is a cosmetic surgical procedure intended to remove fat deposits from under the skin using a vacuum-suction canula or ultrasonic probe that emulsifies Wed, 13 May 2009 02:19:20 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/weight-management.html Simply put, weight management is all about burning more calories than you store, or increasing physical activity while decreasing the number of calories eaten. Sun, 10 May 2009 22:50:49 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/pain-management.html Pain management can be simple or complex requiring a wide variety of skills or techniques depending on cause and severity. Sun, 10 May 2009 22:39:07 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/nutritional-wellness.html Nutritional wellness or weakness is the direct result of the decisions made in your diet choices which provide the nutrients your body gets to use. Sun, 10 May 2009 22:35:22 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/body-image.html A person with a positive body image is a person comfortable with his or her size and shape based on his or hers perception of image, not based on external guidelines set up by the current world's requ Sun, 10 May 2009 22:00:14 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/aging.html Aging in organisms, starting at the cellular level, can be characterized by the declining ability to respond to stress, increasing homeostatic imbalance and increased risk of disease eventually ending Sun, 10 May 2009 21:53:43 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/headache.html A headache can be chronic, recurrent, or occasional involving the network of nerve fibers in the tissues, muscles, and blood vessels located in the head and at the base of the skull. Sun, 10 May 2009 02:52:09 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/back-pain.html Back pain in the lower back is a common concern affecting up to 90 of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Sun, 10 May 2009 02:30:18 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/arthritis.html Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation of one or more joints accompanied by pain. Sun, 10 May 2009 02:07:38 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/acupuncture.html Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating filiform needles into "acupuncture points" on the body with the aim of restoring health and well-being, e.g. treating pain and diseases. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:52:16 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/sleep.html Like eating well and being physically active, getting a good night's sleep is vital to your health and wellbeing and necessary for survival. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:57:30 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/insomnia.html Insomnia, or trouble sleeping can be much more than just aggravating or depressing. It can have an effect on your overall health. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:33:46 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/herbal-remedies.html Early herbal remedies, sometimes referred to as "grandma's remedies" or folklore healing practices, were often guarded and passed down from one generation to the next. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:17:57 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/green-tea.html The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:13:11 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/herbal-medicine.html Herbal Medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine, is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:41:37 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/cinnamon.html Cinnamon has been of value and so highly prized among ancient nations that it was regarded as a gift fit for monarchs and kings as early as 2000 BC. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:16:42 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/teeth-whitening.html Teeth whitening systems, whether in the form of one-hour bleaching sessions at your dentist's office, or home-use bleaching kits purchased at your local drugstore can be found everywhere. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:22:43 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/sunbed.html A tanning bed or sunbed is a device emitting ultraviolet rediation (typically 95 UVA and 5 UVB, +/- 3) used to produce a cosmetic tan. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:19:15 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/skincare.html Proper skincare through cleansing, exfoliation, and the moisturizing process can take years off of your face and help you avoid the dry itchy patches of skin and premature wrinkles. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:15:13 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/obesity.html Obesity specifically refers to an excessive amount of body fat that your health is in danger which can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and stroke. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:03:06 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/eating-disorders.html Eating disorders are present when a person experiences severe disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme reduction of food intake or extreme overeating, or feelings of extreme distress or conce Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:59:18 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/dieting.html Dieting is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:56:37 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/child-obesity.html The percentage of child obesity in the United States is growing at an alarming rate and has more than doubled since the 1970s. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:52:04 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/calories.html From a nutritionist's point of view, calories are a unit of energy contained in food and released upon oxidation by the body and are required during resting metabolic processes as well as for growth m Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:48:21 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/body-mass-index.html Body Mass Index (BMI) is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people without measuring body fat directly as an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may le Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:44:09 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/walking.html Many people pursue walking as a hobby, for exercise, or for just relaxation, and in our post-industrial age it is often enjoyed as a form of exercise. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:24:30 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/tai-chi-chuan.html Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi chuan is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:19:29 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/stretching.html Stretching is the deliberate act of the lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and/or joint range of motion. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:16:58 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/strength-training.html Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscles. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:12:52 GMT http://www.health-wellness-4all.com/pilates.html Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on developing the body's core postural muscles which keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support to the spine providing strength, flexibili Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:01:58 GMT