http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html My Natural Health and Beauty Blog keeps you up-to-date with health, beauty and nutrition news plus all new pages added to the site. en-us Natural Health and Beauty Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:50:00 GMT Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:50:00 GMT a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Workplace-fitness-is-good-for-business Fitness experts thinking outside the cubicle are hoping to see the sedentary corporate culture of marathon meetings and vast stretches of unbroken computer time go the way of the typewriter. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:26:56 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Food-as-Medicine'-workshop-set-for-Oct.-15 With the harvest in full swing across the state, autumn is a great time to re-evaluate food choices and eating habits Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:26:56 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Herbal-Alternative-Remedies.html Herbal Alternative Remedies: Natural herbal remedies Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:13:06 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Thats-Perimenopause.html That's Perimenopause -Natural health menopause support Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:59:57 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Womens-Health-Care-for-the-20s.html Women's Health Care for the 20s, Health care information Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:38:41 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Yoga.html Yoga -Learn natural healing with Yoga Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:27:40 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Beauty-Fitness-Healthclub-Gym.html Beauty Fitness Healthclub Gym -Natural health beauty tips Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:51:42 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Is-Natural-Medicine-slowly-becoming-the-new-Prescription-for-Better-Health? During the past few years more people have sought alternatives to prescription medicine to address their health concerns. Many attribute this phenomenon to the high cost of healthcare in times of economic hardship for many Americans, others have claimed they are tired of the side effects chemicals produce in their bodies, and there are even some that are just starting to doubt the real effectiveness of pharmaceutical treatments. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:35:49 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Predicting-How-Diet-and-Exercise-Affect-Weight Everybody knows that some people seem to lose weight quickly while others who follow the same diet and exercise regimens progress much more slowly. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:35:49 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Sam's-Club-Offers-Free-Women's-Health-Screenings In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sam's Club is offering free women's health screenings to aid members in taking charge of their health. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:15:45 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#How-to-stay-in-shape-while-traveling Everybody travels, right? Whether its for business, pleasure, vacation, world domination, or epic questing, at some point in our lives we all depart from the comfort of home to visit another place. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:15:45 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#How-to-cut-through-food-label-hype:-<br>Here's-how-to-make-sense-of-it-all Ever feel like the boxes lined up on grocery store shelves are conspiring to trick you? You're not alone. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:51:47 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Feel-good-about-feeling-good:-<br>Make-health-a-habit,-not-an-obligation Try these exercises to feel good about feeling good: 1. Reframe the way you think about your choices. 2. Do what's best for you - not just what you think you should do. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:51:47 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Looking-for-a-fitness-buddy?-Get-a-dog! When it comes to getting fit a person's best friend just might be a four-legged one. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:36:31 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Encouraging-exercise-may-help-teens-quit-smoking Encouraging teenage smokers not only to quit, but to get physically active, may boost their odds of truly managing to kick the habit, a study said. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:36:31 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Is-Natural-Medicine-slowly-becoming-the-new-Prescription-for-Better-Health? During the past few years more people have sought alternatives to prescription medicine to address their health concerns. Many attribute this phenomenon to the high cost of healthcare in times of economic hardship for many Americans, others have claimed they are tired of the side effects chemicals produce in their bodies, and there are even some that are just starting to doubt the real effectiveness of pharmaceutical treatments. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:36:44 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Spas-in-the-airport-for-jetlag Steam sauna, mineral water pool, ice therapy, aromatic massages and pebble walk. These are common therapies at spas. But when these are for the asking inside an airport, overlooking the apron, it's a delight for jet lagged passengers. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:36:44 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Predicting-How-Diet-and-Exercise-Affect-Weight Everybody knows that some people seem to lose weight quickly while others who follow the same diet and exercise regimens progress much more slowly. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:43:35 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Benefits-Of-Alternative-Medicine.html Benefits Of Alternative Medicine are simple, traditional low-tech methods of preventing illnesses and solving everyday health problems Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:55:32 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Food-And-Health-Information-For-Asthma.html Food and health information for asthma; Natural asthma treatment Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:36:22 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Alternative-Medicine-For-Asthma.html Alternative medicine for asthma Why alternative medicine is better Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:15:56 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Watch:-Dancing-Your-Way-to-Fitness-with-Zumba. Many people are flocking to Zumba (see this video from yesterday) because it encompasses almost everything people want in a workout: cardiovascular conditioning in the form of a good, sweaty, calorie burning workout with some strength training mixed in as well as a large dose of fun. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:05:50 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Vigorous-exercise-burns-calories-14-hours-after-workout People who exercise vigorously get a bonus for their hard work: They continue to burn extra calories long after they're finished working out, a new study shows. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:05:50 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/a1-Natural-Health-and-Beauty-Resources-Page-Health.html Personally chosen natural health and beauty resources, under the category Natural Health and Beauty, sub-category health Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:33:42 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Aerobic-exercise-beats-weights-in-belly-fat-face-off A new study showed aerobic exercise burns nearly 70 percent more calories than resistance weight training. "Resistance training is great for improving strength and increasing lean body mass," study author Dr. Cris Slentz, an exercise physiologist at Duke University. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:51:43 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Formulating-functional-fitness-for-every Called functional training, workouts mirroring the activities of daily life have become a cornerstone of personal training sessions and group fitness classes, even if daily life can encompass anything from lifting a baby to scaling a burning building. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:51:43 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#10-Healthy-Foods-that-Aren't The halo effect influences our dining choices as well. A recent Cornell University study shows that people tend to perceive some not-so-wholesome meals as healthy if they are labeled with buzzwords like organic. The so-called health halo also makes us more likely to overeat as well. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:17:05 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Alternative-Medicine.html Alternative Medicine -Learn alternative medicine benefits Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:18:40 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#The-Fattiest-Foods-in-America! Eating fat won't make you fat any more than eating money will make you rich. Sure, if you stuff enough cold, hard cash down your gullet, your belly will probably stick out like an overfed oil exec. Same with fat. Fat keeps us full, and healthy fats like those found in seafood and many plants help protect against heart disease. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:55:46 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Relieving-daily-stress-important-to-health Stress has become a daily part of peoples lives. Despite its detriments to health and well-being, stress seems to be something most people cant shake. Increasing the number of relaxation tools around the house may prove effective at reducing stress. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:38:43 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Brain-Fitness-Training-Improves-Memory-in-Seniors We all know that we need to exercise to improve our physical fitness, yet rarely do we think of the need to perform fitness training for our brain. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:38:43 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Sexual-Satisfaction-Part-of-Successful-Aging A new study of older women finds that successful aging and a positive quality of life are linked to sexual satisfaction. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:25:18 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Men,-boomers-fuel-growth-in-spa-industry The spa industry is booming, particularly in China and India, as more men and aging boomers seek pain relief as well as relaxing and luxury treatments, including $1,250 facials. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:45:16 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Best-Of:-Epic-Deals If you want your daughter to have a birthday party every little girl will love, try A Little Sassy Spa Party, where you pay only $179 for up to ten girls between the ages of 6 and 13 (a $375 value) to get hair styling, spray-on glitter, pedicures and manicures. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:45:16 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Health-Risk-Of-Fast-Food.html What is the health risk of fast foods? Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:31:23 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Heart-Health-Food.html Heart health food accomplished by eating healthy Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:03:03 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Food-For-Good-Prostate-Health.html Food for good prostate health -Eating Healthy Food Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:08:23 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Best-Food-For-Health.html Best food for health -Food health information Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:55:29 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Top-10-exercise-myths Although some old fitness fictions, such as "no pain, no gain" and "spot reducing" are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist and you may be following one without knowing it. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:22:45 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/History-Of-Organic-Food.html History of organic food, organic food trend mushroomed Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:15:03 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Organic-Foods.html Organic Foods -Is organic food better? Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:39:24 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Healthy-Food.html Healthy food to lose weight Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:46:49 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Are-you-ready-for-your-15-minutes-of-exercise? Exercising 15 minutes a day provides health benefits, a study finds, good news to those who are always strapped for time. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:04:07 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Effective-alternative-health-remedies Consumer Reports survey of its readers found that hands-on treatments such as chiropractic and deep-tissue massage helped relieve back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis. And in the case of back pain, chiropractic care outperformed prescription medicine. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:36:39 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Exercise,-diet-could-delay-onset-of-Alzheimer's-disease Many Alzheimer's specialists tell their patients that what is good for the heart a healthy weight, daily exercise, no smoking, lots of fruits and vegetables, a network of social connections is good for the brain. But is that true? Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:08:20 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Alternative-pet-care Tracy Sanderson will do anything for her pets. And with her 3-year-old American Staffordshire terrier Chop only one week away from giving birth to a litter of eight puppies, Sanderson, 44, regularly visits the Silverthorn Animal Clinic to make sure Chop is as healthy as possible, which includes receiving acupuncture treatments to calm the nerves. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:10:24 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#In-Your-Face-Fitness:-Use-exercise-to-squash-killer-stress Before you make yourself sick with anxiety, head to the gym or lace on a pair of running shoes. Even a little activity has been shown to ease the harmful effects of stress. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:10:24 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#US-Toddlers-Get-Jumpstart-on-Fitness As child obesity grows in US, activity programs for the very young are also on the rise. Childhood obesity in America has more than tripled in the past 30 years, according to government statistics, and today nearly one in three youngsters are overweight or obese. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:21:36 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Natural-Health-and-Beauty-blog.html#Staying-fit-when-your-workout-takes-a-holiday There's nothing like a week in paradise to derail a fitness regimen. Plucked from routine and surrounded by temptation, even the most health-conscious vacationers can find themselves torn between exercise and excess. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:21:36 GMT http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com/Herbal-Tea-Remedies.html Herbal tea remedies -Ancient herbal remedies Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:43:18 GMT