http://healthwellnesspost.com In-depth analysis on health and wellness issues. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:59:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Photo by www.kansas.com I've been tagged! You won't very often read about games on my blog, but since KU won last night's national championship game and I live in Kansas, well, it only seemed fitting to stray away from health for a bit and participate in a little game of virtual tag.  Wellforce has ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/seven-random-facts-about-yours-truly.htm Photo by E p i t a A menu consisting of raw foods sounds kind of boring, huh! Yet, people who eat raw food diets claim they feel younger, have increased their energy, healed their body of certain ailments, and have even lost weight.  But, before you answer the question above  - "Would you eat a ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/would-you-eat-a-raw-food-diet.htm Photo by Pedrosimoes Middle-aged women are commonly frustrated with extra weight gain going straight to their buttocks, thighs, and belly.  If you are attempting to fight off a middle-aged belly, it is important to learn about the two types of fat and whether or not they pose any danger to your health. Fat No. 1:  Menopot fat.  This is a layer of fat that ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/menopot-fat-vs-visceral-fat.htm Photo by Buntalshoot Wouldn't it be nice to have a spice that acted as a safe multipurpose drug? Scientific researchers from around the world are studying curcumin (derived from the curry spice turmeric) for its effects in fighting . . . cancer, arthritis, diabetes, cataracts, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cystic fibrosis, and reversing ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/curcumin-for-powerful-health-protection.htm Photo by Hvnly Have you ever known anyone to say he/she feels healthy and has no symptoms so therefore must be healthy, but then a few days later dies from a heart attack? Obviously, the person was not healthy as there was a health problem that caused the heart attack.  So how do we know if we are ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/good-health-does-not-lead-to-a-heart-attack.htm Photo by Midiman A group of researchers are telling us we can relax as studies now show that not everything causes cancer as we commonly read. According to these researchers, the only cancer-causing things we really need to worry about are smoking, alcohol, and sunlight.  So we can put on our deodorant, drink our coffee, and ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/not-everything-causes-cancer-afterall.htm Photo by Mihaylova Some people have a belief that happiness must be earned by first experiencing work, hardship, and pain.    My question to them is, "How do you know when you have sustained enough pain to deserve happiness?  Happiness is not something you earn, but rather it is something you bring about.  It comes from within by the thoughts you have ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/5-steps-to-living-a-happier-life.htm Photo by Danlamouette Too fat or too thin, you may be unhealthy. Calculating your BMI can give you a general idea as to whether you are underweight, at a healthy weight, or obese.  Body mass index (BMI) is a standard measurement that represents the percentage of body fat for adult men and women.  It ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/how-to-calculate-your-body-mass-index.htm Photo by Delgoff Need some more good health sites to read? Occasionally, I like to share links to other health sites that I find interesting, helpful, or just plain fun.  Here are a few worth checking out. Think Simple Now is a personal growth website that has taken off in a short amount of time.  The writer's success ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/health-sites-to-help-spread-links-to-good-health.htm Photo by Drawings of Light - Paul Ironically, the same slaughter house that won 2004-05 Supplier of the Year to the National School Lunch Program is also responsible for the nation's largest beef recall ever.  The total amount recalled:  143 million pounds of beef!  And it is estimated that 37 million pounds of that ... http://healthwellnesspost.com/beef-recall-where-does-our-meat-come-from.htm