In the US about half of all marriages are ending in divorce. This is quite a bit. But are there actually signs that can tell us that the marriage is in the danger zone? Let’s think about some attitudes in marriage, practiced by the husband or wife, that foster the idea of separation in each other’s minds, due to the pain and frustration that such attitudes produce — especially when they become routine.
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Berries-Delicious Medicine
Summer is berry time—strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Berries are naturally high in soluble fiber that binds cholesterol and promotes its excretion from the body. It also slows the emptying of glucose into the blood from the small intestines, thereby steadying the blood glucose curves, avoiding sudden highs and lows. Discover a number of other benefits that berries can bring to us.
Finding Joy in Little Things
Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for eons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice? Find out what evidence there is around supporting this idea and how to implement it into daily life.
Reversing Diabetes
Jimmy’s story began with “baby fat” that morphed into something far more serious: diabetes. By thirteen, constant hunger, thirst, and fatigue plagued him, fueled by a diet of donuts, pizza, fries and soda, with little exercise. His pediatrician told him that on his current course, he would be dead by age 25. Sadly, Jimmy’s experience isn’t unique. A staggering one in three children born in the US in 2000 will develop diabetes. Millions more adults are already diabetic or pre-diabetic. These are grim numbers, but there is hope. Lifestyle changes dramatically change the numbers and the outcome of this disease. Find out how you can effectively turn this disease around.
Autoimmune Disease – Why Does the Body Attack Itself?
Autoimmune diseases affect 23.5 million Americans, and almost 80% of them are women. If you are one of the millions of women affected by this group of diseases – which includes lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and thyroid disease – you may wonder why your immune system attacks you. Although science has no final answer on the why, there are several factors that increase the risk to develop autoimmune diseases. Find out what you can do to avoid or even control one of those dreadful autoimmune diseases.
Ginger – From Culinary Delight to Modern Medicine
Ginger was considered a delicacy by the ancients. Confucius wrote about it as early as 500 B.C. It was one of the first oriental spices to reach Europe. Its sweet aromatic odor and pungent taste make it a popular seasoning, but it can help in so much more. Find out of all the medicinal properties of ginger and how you can best make use of it.