Category: Health

If you are heading down to a Southern country this winter to catch some rays and relaxation, then you are one of the lucky ones. But its not as simple as boarding the plane and heading straight for the beach.  Here are some things you need to consider about your medication and healthy conditions before leaving, in order to keep yourself safe and your holiday running smoothly.

If you are taking prescription medications, you will need to bring an ample supply from home.  The country you are visiting may not be able to provide emergency prescription refills.  MAke SUre you bring the meds in their ORIGINAL prescription bottle, along with the prescription from your doctor, this will ensure that the customs authorities know it is a legitimate item for you to bring with you. Also, do some research and make sure the meds you are bringing are LEGAL in the country you are visiitng. Some prescription drugs, and even some over the counter drugs such as tylenol with codiene, are not legal in other countries, and the last thing you want to end up doing on your vacation is sitting in a foreign jail. As long as you have your …

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Some large companies test their products on animals before delivering them to human markets. This is especially true of cosmetics companies as they begin trials of new product combinations to see if they are safe for human use. Here are the Big Five cosmetic companies who test their products on animals before you put them on your face and body, with some help from a list on Caring Consumer.

Many cosmetics companies have gone away from animal testing since the European Union's ban on testing ingredients for cosmetics on animals went into effect in March of 2009. L'Oreal was one of the first to finally claim they have stopped animal testing, thanks in part to the EU's ban.

Arm & Hammer is famous for their lines of deodorant, toothpastes, and baking soda in general. The famous arm with a sledgehammer logo can be found on many beauty products and in cleaners. Ironically, or maybe even cruelly beyond inhumane, Arm & Hammer products can be found in pet products such as cat litter and puppy pads.

Johnson & Johnson owns the brands Neutrogena and Aveeno, two very popular brands of cosmetics, lotions, and cleansers. As part of their PR work, Johnson …

Berkeley Free Clinic – Located in Berkeley at 2339 Durant Ave. This clinic treats colds, coughs, ear infections, skin problems, sexually transmitted infections, minor wounds, burns and yeast infections. Also offers HIV, TB and pregnancy tests. Has a dental lottery system for exams, extractions, fillings and x-rays (must arrive when the clinic opens that day, for an appointment later at night.)

Haight Ashbury Free Clinic – Offers various primary care services as well as pediatrics, chiropractic care, podiatry and HIV testing and treatment. Also offers a separate substance abuse treatment program. Located at 558 Clayton Street.

New Generation Health Center – STD testing and treatment for those age 24 or younger. Also provides birth control. 625 Potrero Avenue.

North East Medical Services – Services for residents of the northeast (downtown area) of San Francisco. Services are free for the homeless, sliding scale payments for all others. All types of care including dental offered. 1520 Stockton Street. Cantonese and Mandarin spoken.

San Francisco Department of Public Health – Makes clinic referrals for all health services. Diagnosis and treatment not provided on site, just referrals. 3850 17th Street.

South of Market Health Center – At 551 Minna Street in downtown, this clinic …

Yoga is a method of treating diseases by means of Yogic exercises which are physical or mental or both. It is a specialized form of yogic culture. This method of treatment has its origin in India and is practiced from the very ancient times. Maharishi Patanjali is known to be the founder of Yoga. The term"Yoga"derives its meaning from the Sanskrit root "Yug" which means "to join”. It signifies the union between the individual soul (human-being) and the universal soul (God). Its aim is to obtain relief from pain and suffering. Basically evolution of human takes place on three different planes namely Physical, Mental and Spiritual.

Yoga is a science of attaining perfect and sound health by maintaining a balance and achieving optimum functioning on all the three levels through complete self-control. Yogic asanas, Pranayamas and Kriyas constitute the physical basis of Yoga. Performing all these asanas, Kriyas leads to excellent circulation. It provides energy and stimulation to the major doctrine glands of the body. Yogic exercises promote internal health and harmony, and their regular practice helps to prevent many common ailments. They also eliminate stress, tensions be they mental, physical or emotional.

Pranayama reverts the ageing process. Normally an …

One of the main reasons a lot of people don't eat healthier is because they believe that healthy food is too expensive. There are few of us who don't have to stick to a tight budget every month, yet it's entirely possible to feed your family healthier meals without breaking the bank. In my household we eat a pretty healthy diet, despite the fact that I spend about 1/3 of what the national average is on groceries. According to the USDA, as of January now, the cost of food at home for a family of four just in one week is over $240!

I'm not an extreme couponer, nor do I grow my own food, and I don't particularly like making everything from scratch. Instead, I've found simple ways to cut back on the grocery budget while still providing my family with healthy meals. One of my favorite places to shop is the 99 Cent Only Store. Although they now have many items that are over 99 cents, they can still be a good bargain. However, I stick solely to items that are a dollar or less. This makes it much easier to stick to my budget. This store even …