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For Nicole Dyk of Jupiter, less is more when it comes to household cleaning products. Not that her house is dirtier than any other in town—far from it. Dyk just prefers to use fewer of the dyes, harsh chemicals and pungent fragrances she describes as “awful” that are the staple ingredients of most cleaners. So when she shops, she seeks the products that are eco-conscious. “I don’t have a particular list of favorites…” she notes. “The fewer synthetic chemicals the better, especially when it comes to fragrances.” Dyk’s uncomplicated approach to cleaning comes from a concern for her health as well as the environment. She’s a cancer survivor, and says that 25 years ago, after her diagnosis, she... [Read the full story]
Stem Cell Therapy
Have you ever watched a Hollywood movie where people (or their organs) are biologically cloned? It sounds rather futuristic and scary at first but the reality of accomplishments in regenerative and anti-aging medicine might surprise and impress you. Remember the boy who lived in the plastic bubble? He could have possibly been saved by stem cell therapy. According to the National Academies of Science, doctors have been using adult stem cells—the active agents in bone marrow transplant—for over 40 years to treat a variety of diseases including leukemia, rare anemias, blood cancers and immune system diseases. What is a stem cell? A stem cell is a cell that has potential to transform itself into different needed cell... [Read the full story]
Have Heart
What you should know about cardio care LADIES, WHEN IT COMES DOWN to the facts—they are heartrending. Heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular diseases are devastating to women, destroying the lives of more women per year than all other cancers combined. Among the common risk factors are: increasing age, heredity, smoking, high blood pressure and obesity. Other factors like stress can cause hypertension, ultimately causing the onset of heart disease. Regardless of the fact that one in four women perish from heart disease, until now, cardiovascular disease was mostly overlooked in women due to its misleading label as a “men’s disease.” Luckily, due to scientific advances and owledgeable doctors, the rate of... [Read the full story]
Living Well
Whether you’re making small changes for yourself, your home or the environment, we are all trying to take a closer look at how we live. There has never been a better time for change and these tips and tricks are sure to help you live better in 2009. Thomas Fuller, the great historian, once said “We never know the worth of water ‘til the well is dry.” Instead of losing sight of what we have, let’s make changes now. We will all reap the benefits later. Don’t drain your wallet dry. Find a faucet mount, such a Brita® or PUR, and buy reusable containers to fill up. Many brands offer tasty flavor options, too. If 10,000 people gave up bottled water and opted for a faucet mount, in five years they’d save... [Read the full story]
Get Fit Now
A 5-step plan to get healthy in the new year By Pascal Durand Fitness trainer and nutrition consultant, Pascal Durand, advises a five-principle program for transforming your lifestyle and achieving your fitness goals in 2009. Make no mistake: This program is not for the tepid. These five principles include: motivation, balancing hormones, nutrition, intense weightlifting and cardio interval training. Durand maintains that following these simple steps will help you to reach your desired fitness goals, as well as extend your life significantly while decreasing your risk for diseases and cancers. So go on, get moving in 2009! —J.M. Phase: 1 Get Motivated Motivation is the strongest psychological component of fitness... [Read the full story]
