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As prevalent as prescription med-
ications are, all-natural remedies for
common illnesses and conditions are
still a viable alternative to prescription
medications for many people. But are
these all-natural options safe?
In 2011, Apple founder Steve Jobs
lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Reports indicate that Jobs, a devout
Buddhist, delayed surgery and other
traditional treatments for almost a year
while he participated in holistic treat-
ments for the cancer. Some of these in-
cluded juice fasts, bowel cleansings,
acupuncture, herbal supplements, and
even a vegan diet. Eventually, Jobs had
surgery, but some experts feel he
waited too long.
Although conventional care is often
an effective means to treating illnesses
and other conditions, there are many
doctors who agree that implementing
natural remedies at times can be safe
and effective. Furthermore, not all nat-
ural remedies are without merit, and
some traditional medicines are actually
derived from natural, plant-based in-
gredients themselves.
According to surgeon and author,
Dr. Walter C. Thompson, Herbal med-
icine is safe because its natural. After
researching the literature, one can truly
say that, at the very least, herbal medi-
cine is safer than conventional drugs.
Those thinking about incorporating
natural remedies into their health reg-
imen can consider the following op-
tions.
Nervousness and anxiety: Try let-
tuce, chamomile, valerian, and rose
petals.
Pain relief:Use omega-3 fatty acids,
green tea, ginger root, and tumeric.
Itchiness: Witch hazel, jewelweed
and aloe vera are effective.
Feminine issues: Parsley, basil and
goldenseal can alleviate symptoms
associated with menstruation.
Antibiotics: Oregano and garlic are
purported to have antibiotic quali-
ties and can fend off harmful bacte-
ria.
Infections: Honey has long been
used to heal and as an antibacterial
and antifungal remedy.
Many natural foods are effective in
preventing and fighting cancer as well.
Although natural remedies can be
effective, its important for pregnant
women to avoid any herbs and plant
supplements until discussing the
risks/benefits with their doctors. Also,
some natural remedies can interact
with prescription drugs or increase
their potency, so its important to talk to
a doctor about any plans.
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Health & Fitness 2012 3
Well-meaning parents or grandpar-
ents often tell children not to do some-
thing with the warning that a serious
health implication could result. Kids
often take their elders at their word. But
some of these warnings bear more
truth than others. Heres the scoop on
some of the more common misconcep-
tions.
MYTH:
Swallowed chewing gumstays in the
stomach for seven years.
While chewing gum cannot be di-
gested and is meant to be chewed and
not swallowed, accidentally swallowing
a piece here and there wont cause
major issues. Thats because the gum
will simply pass through the digestive
system whole and come out with stool.
If a large amount of gum is swallowed
in a short period of time, then there
could be issues, including constipation
and intestinal blockage in children.
MYTH:
If you keep your eyes crossed too
long, they will get stuck that way.
The muscles in the eye are just like
any muscles elsewhere in the body. Al-
though they may tire and get sore, they
are relatively resilient and can take a lot
of wear and tear. Crossing your eyes
may tax these muscles, but you wont
do any permanent harm. Rest assured
that crossing the eyes will not leave
them stuck that way.
MYTH:
Going outside with wet hair will
make you sick.
Although you will feel colder step-
ping outside with a part of your body
wet, it wont make you more suscepti-
ble to catching a cold. Researchers at
the Common Cold Research Unit in
England once tested a group of volun-
teers who were given the cold virus.
One half of the group stayed in a warm
room, while the others took a bath and
stood wet in a hallway for a half hour.
The wet group didnt catch more colds
than the dry.
MYTH:
Covering your head is most impor-
tant because you lose 75 percent of
your body heat through it.
This calculation is more for an infant
whose head makes up a greater per-
centage of his or her body. In an adult,
the figure is closer to 10 percent. Heat
can escape from any exposed area of
the body. Therefore, it is helpful to bun-
dle up all areas of the body when
spending time outdoors in the cold
weather.
MYTH:
Dont swim right after eating.
The basis of this mantra is that when
digesting food, the digestive system
pulls blood away from the muscles and
the idea is that you could cramp up and
drown.While you may have less energy
to swim vigorously, chances are you
wont be so weak as to drown.
Although many health myths prevail,
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Do you find yourself reaching for a
can of soda or a cup of coffee during
the day to banish fatigue? Many do.
But you may want to grab a bottle of
water instead. Research indicates
that lack of water is the No. 1 trigger
of daytime fatigue. Therefore, not
only can drinking adequate supplies
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also help to keep you more awake
even during a boring business meet-
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Players can race each other or the clock.
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Health & Fitness 2012 5
By Jeanene Sutton
For five years now, Happy
Muscles has been in the busi-
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happier and healthier lives. It is
quite an accomplishment in this
economy to not only be stable
enough for a new business to
survive five years, but to do it
debt free is nothing short of
miraculous. However, after
speaking with owner and li-
censed therapist, Connie Feith,
its easy to see why, she cares
about people and puts her
clients needs before her own.
When asked what she wanted to
say most about her business, her
reply was, I want everyone to
know that we are a cohesive
group of women who believe in
making people feel better. Our
goal is to promote wellness in
the community.It is clear to see
that she is succeeding.
Happy Muscles offers a mul-
titude of services that are geared
more to the clinical and thera-
peutic side of massage and
detoxification. However, dont
think that just because they are
working with their clients to help
them achieve optimum health
outside the realm of western
medicine that their facility is
cold or clinical. To the contrary,
their rooms have been person-
ally decorated by Connie, who is
an artist by hobby, to relax and
soothe during treatment.
At Happy Muscles you will be
treated by licensed massage
therapists who target your spe-
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Whether you need to detox, de-
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Reiki for stimulating the self
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Happy Muscles is located at
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At the dawn of a new calendar year,
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pounds that accumulated over the pre-
vious 12 months. The resolve to lose
weight is perhaps never stronger than
at the beginning of a calendar year,
when the holiday season has passed
but those added inches on the waistline
remain.
Though its noble to want to lose
weight and improve health, regardless
of what time of year it is, there are pre-
cautions men and women should take
before beginning a new exercise regi-
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Visit your physician. Its best to get a
full physical before beginning an
exercise regimen. Afull physical can
reveal if you have any health prob-
lems that might limit what you
should and shouldnt be doing at the
gym. If anything turns up, your
physician can develop a plan of at-
tack for you to address the issue. If
nothing turns up, then your doctor
will probably give you the green
light to go forward with few, if any,
limitations.
Conduct a self-assessment. Once
youve visited the doctor and re-
ceived the go-ahead to start working
out, do an honest self-assessment to
see where you are in terms of fitness.
Walk a mile and time yourself. Do as
many push-ups and sit-ups as possi-
ble, but be careful to stretch and not
push yourself. This self-assessment
should not be demanding. Instead,
the goal is to gauge where you are
and how your body feels when
doing some simple exercises.
Establish your goals. The goal of
most people beginning a new exer-
cise regimen is to lose weight. How-
ever, there are other incentives as
well. For example, some people
might be starting to train for a
marathon or another sporting event.
Whatever the reason, know why
youre getting started, as such goals
can help you monitor your progress
as the year goes on.
Start slowly. Caution should reign
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Leave time to recover. Though it
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Listen to your body. Exercising after
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(MS) Allison Moore, founder of the
HereditaryNeuropathyFoundation(HNF),
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people about a neurological condition
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triggered from a chemotherapy drug in
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CMT is a progressive disease that de-
teriorates the nerves in the hands, feet,
legs, and arms. Patients may develop
muscledeformities that impair movement
andcannecessitatetheuseof everything
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there has been little discussion of CMT
and doctors have been lax in diagnosing
the disease early particularly because
they have been in the dark.
Many people dont knowhowto deal
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about it,says Moore.
The new grant has paved the way for
the creation of The National CMT Re-
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other programs. This comprehensive on-
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beingthe first forumto connect individu-
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public in a unique way. The site offers a
selection of resources, information and
educational/training materials on Char-
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people affected. Although estimates say
that around2.6millionpeopleworldwide
have CMT andthat it is the most common
inheritedneuropathy, knowledgeof CMT
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Despite its similarity to the better-
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have the same level of media chatter as
some other more widely recognized
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