Did you know that nine out of 10 people who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight? The American diabetic Association estimates that 80% of the 15 million individuals who suffer from Type 2 diabetes are significantly overweight and that the obesity contributes greatly to the development of the disease.

It is no secret to individuals who have Type 2 diabetes and their physicians that a slow, intentional weight loss will decrease their need for insulin, improve their cardiovascular health and improve their lipid profile. By achieving …

Spring Cleaning
It happens every year. First there are the New Year’s resolutions to get more organized and lose weight. Next is the flurry of activity as people begin spring cleaning. Many adults wonder how to get the whole family involved in spring cleaning the house rather than having to do all the work themselves.

Let’s face it, spring cleaning isn’t a one-person job. If you share a house with family members, you want them to pitch in, too. Using these tips to get everyone involved, this may be your chance to …

5 stress tips using aromatherapy. Learn what are essential oils that are good for stress relief and how to use them.

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A vaginal yeast infection means that there are too many yeast cells growing in the vagina. Yeast cells are common boat in the vaginal area and the lower intestine. Once the yeast grows out of control it become a problem which results as an infection. Although these in sections are bothersome they are not usually serious.

Most yeast infections are cause by a type of yeast called Candida albicans. In a healthy vagina there are many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. The most …

Donating an organ can save a life but not many do so due to some preconceived notions about the process. About 100,000 people each year in the United States are on a waiting list for an organ such as a kidney, liver, heart, lung, bone marrow, corneas and more. Almost 10,000 people on this list die each year and some of these deaths could have been avoided with more people consenting to donate the organs of a loved one who has just died.

There are a number of myths surrounding organ …

Living with chronic pain means developing lots of little tricks and practices that help bring into every day a sense of calm, well-being, and, hopefully, release from pain. With suggestions ranging from attitude adjustments to food choices to holistic healing techniques, Beliefnet’s readers have shared these eight tips for living a full life even when pain rears its head.

Surround Yourself with Joy

I try to surround myself with people who are enthusiastic and upbeat to combat any depression that may try to set in. Also, I have lost a lot of …

Ingredients:
4 fresh ripe peaches

For the Strawberry-Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries (raspberries if preferred)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp granulated sugar or honey

Fresh strawberries to garnish

Method:
Peel the peaches and slice (Tip: blanch the peaches in boiling water to make it easier to peel)

For the Strawberry-Yogurt Sauce combine strawberries, yogurt and sugar in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Chill in refrigerator until needed.

When serving, put the peaches on individual dishes and spoon the yogurt sauce on top. Decorate with fresh strawberries for a delicious and light dessert.

The proteins from the malt and hops in the beer coat the hair and build it up and help repair damage. It leaves the hair with wonderful body.

* 3/4 cup beer (any cheap brand)
* 1 cup inexpensive shampoo

Boil the beer until it reduces to 1/4 cup. Cool the beer and add it to the 1 cup of inexpensive shampoo

When can memory loss set in?

As we grow older, we sometimes begin to notice that our memories are not as good as they used to be.

Fall off of cognitive functioning, including memory, can begin from as young as the mid-thirties and is greatly affected by genetic makeup, stress and other health-related factors such as diet, exercise and lifestyle.

It has also been discovered that the more active we are mentally, the better our minds work and of course this applies to all age groups!

A healthy lifestyle can help

Keep your mind functioning …