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What images come to mind when you think of "alternative" medicine? There's more to it than the Reiki master or the Chinese Herbalist.

The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Clinic will celebrate "Take a Loved One to the Doctor" day on Tuesday, September 18th at The Greenville Center. Health sessions and screenings, health education materials and give-a-ways will take place between 9am - 3pm.

In this week's Health and Wellness category, I found interesting and informative submissions on minimizing sinus discomfort on airplanes, summer food safety, and self-injurious behavior in academically excelling college students.

This week, we review the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, investigate the correlation between high fructose corn syrup and obesity, and meander down a murky path with a "smoking degenerate" as he lays down his plan to train for a Marathon.

I hear the same questions asked over and over from those looking to improve their Fitness and Wellness. Here are my responses.

15 different health departments in Illinois have been granted $290,000 to conduct prostate and testicular cancer screenings.

Mike Adams is the Health Ranger and he is a man on a mission to save us from ourselves.

When phone messages and beepers and convenient enough to get in touch with your health professional, e-mail may be the next best option. Today's health industry is making strides with technology to increase patient-doctor communications with ease.

Say goodbye to dieting and sabotaging your health, with intuitive eating strategies that will help you recognize true hunger. Developing health-positive skills is easy with a simple, focused, and natural approach found with intuitive eating.

Research indicates that being socially connected can positively impact your overall health and wellness.

Is laughter really the best medicine? This article discusses research and studies on the effects of humor and laughter on health and wellness.

A facility built to serve as a community for those with short and long term health needs has shown throughout its 20 years that it wants to reach out to its community.

The prepaid gift card can be used at health care clubs, doctor's offices, dental offices, drugstores and other health care facilities where VISA debit cards are accepted.

Leaving your insurance costs to your insurance provider is a thing of the past. You need to take control !

Health insurance companies offer many free health programs for members.

As health insurance costs continue to rise by double digits, the increase in premiums is the highest for small business group health plans. These 5 major tips will go along way toward helping you save money on your group health insurance premiums.

They're everywhere these days but are wellness consultants legitimate sources of health care advice? Or are they just modern snake-oil peddlers? Here's what you have to know

While there is still much work to do towards discovering all of the health benefits we receive from exposure to sunlight, medical science has made some significant discoveries in the past few decades.

Clinton was greeted with a standing ovation, and gave a talk filled with facts and figures about the challenges facing us in our health care system.

Saunas have been known throughout history to help relax and improve one's overall health, and promote well being. In many parts of the world taking saunas is a regular part of a healthy lifestyle.

Happiness is very important to our daily lives and good health. It can be achieved and is not elusive. Where an individual live will matter because different factors affect the capacity to achieve happiness. Happiness must never be taken for granted.

Why are so many peoiple battling their weight? What can we do?
And why are so many people not enjoying maximum health and wellness?
Our choices have led us to where we are today. Is it time to think about what we are eating, thinking and speaking.

Candy makers are introducing a whole new line of sweet treats this year that they claim are healthy for you. But will they succeed in convincing health conscious Americans that their products actually are good for them?

This week, some fascinating submissions to the Health and Wellness Category caught my eye. Articles about home safety, the benefits of bee pollen, and two new submissions from a new AC writer added some great content to the Health and Wellness library.

Quite simply, natural health means maintaining good health naturally through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods and fluids we consume, our daily physical movement and activities, rest and sleep, and interactions with other people.

This article educates people in evaluating the legitimacy and relevance of advice in a health article to their specific needs. It recommends considering such issues as the writer's credentials and sources, and the input of one's own doctor(s).

Here I will present how to perform the Wu style short form. This form is easy to follow and will really improve your health and increase your balance.

Health care has developed and changed throughout history. Knowing the history of health care helps you understand current procedures, practices, and philosophies.

Here are some great ideas for gifts for any guy who is really into health and fitness--and they won't break the bank, either, since all of these ideas are under $25.

When we think about health and wellness we usually think of physical well being. For some of us it means dropping those excess pounds and eating more fruits and vegetables.. there are other aspects of wellness that are just as..important as diet and exercise.

An article comparing investing for retirement and investing for your future health. The article talks about ways that we can invest in our current health that will also help our future health.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Los Angeles City Council and the Los Angeles Unified School District have announced plans to join broadcaster Tavis Smiley in encouraging Angelenos to make a personal commitment to improve their health and wellness.

Article debunks seven fitness myths so that people can start a more realistic wellness program this spring.

Read on to see the top 10 2006 AC articles related to fitness, health, weight loss and the effects of the obese on American society.

Nearly 300 studies show that extract of magnolia have wide ranging health benefits.

Aside from the many health benefits of the apricot, it is also a wonderful diet food, providing a large amount of healthful nutrition to the body as well as keeping down caloric intake.

I was not the picture of health. Though I had a degree in Dietetics, my diet was horrendous. This is how I changed my diet and my health.

A Gift for exercise can really change a friend's life. It also can be the little push to encourage a beginning routine of exercise and health. It can be a way to help a person start an exercise program by offering a tool to simplify the activity.

Notice to would-be bank robbers: an exploding crotch will hamper your efforts every time!

With roots dating back many years in Chinese medicinal culture, the bee pollen concept in treating disease is not foreign to alternative medicine practitioners.

Visitors to Baja Sur may have trouble finding the alternative, or complimentary, health services, foods, fitness gyms and products with which they're familiar. Remedial, maintenance or preventive, though, most of them can be found.

Olay vitamins can be found at a number of retailers including online health stores, department stores, and even many supermarkets.

Native Hawaiians still report higher morbidity, mortality, and high-risk behaviors. A summary of authors' recommendations to improve Hawaiian health is also presented.

Instead of letting fad diets dictate your eating habits, plan your meals around these scientifically proven health food facts. Incorporate lots of produce, whole grains, and lean protein sources. Then, learn how to shop smart for healthy prepared foods.

Health and Wellness is such a diverse category. This week I found quality submissions exploring the free will of smokers by D. Howard, information about the use of biofeedback by Maisah Robinson, and some simple bath salt recipes by Tina Samuels.

A listing of resources for holistic massage therapists, acupuncturists, wellness centers, and alternative healing practitioners in Southern and Eastern Wisconsin

Macro Wellness Factor VII is a culmination of thoughts/actions and is an ongoing process to achieve possibilities as a human being, encompassing mental, physical, spiritual and financial health in an environmentally-friendly and stress-relieving manner.

Health insurance is a huge expense in any family budget. High deductible plans allow consumers to take advantage of health spending accounts. The tax benefits and the convenience are worth considering.

Everyday we make choices. From what to eat and what to wear to which financial investments are most important for our futures. Far too often we forget to invest in balancing our lifestyles so we can enjoy our retirement not only in wealth but in health.

Take responsibility for your well being through massages, chiropractic care, homeopathic and herbal remedies, diagnostic health analysis, biofeedback, meditation, yoga, nutritional counseling, guided imagery and other forms of self-nurturing.