http://www.backtobetterhealth.com Better Health Resource Store Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:27:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en photo credit: Feline Groovy    Go nuts and boost your heart health. Studies show that the humble nut can lower triglycerides and provide individuals with heart-protective nutrients. These include copper, magnesium, arginine, vitamin E and folate, along with fiber. Now that’s good news for many nut-loving women experiencing the signs and ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/yummy-foods-promote-womens-heart-health/ If there are two things woman constantly battle with, it would have to be yeast and urinary tract infections. With some foresight and natural preventive care/remedies, females can crack down on such women’s health issues.  Vaginal yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and urinary tract infections together affect an estimated one billion women ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/dealing-womens-health-issues/ photo credit: NYCgal    Ever wondered where women get their health updates? From fellow women, of course. Then, there’s the internet, which is teeming with health news & studies. There are also books and magazines replete with articles and photos of women who look great after trying one great dietary ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/sorting-abundant-womens-health-information/ Women experiencing changes in their menstrual cycle, having a difficult pregnancy, or marked changes in eating habits need to reassess their intake of important nutrients – from foods and/or a quality multivitamin. Aging women, in particular, need to supervise their health and consult with a doctor for proper herbal supplementation therapy. ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/womens-health-care-pressing-matter/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image via "][/caption] How do you help your man have a healthier body? First of all, convince him to visit a doctor for a thorough medical check-up. The older a man is, the greater the susceptibility to serious illnesses. Then again, even young men are prone to acquiring ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/man-health-fitness-tips/ photo credit: chrisbastian44     The female members of your family who are approaching the second half of life may be viewed as facing inevitable physical and mental decline. Modern aging women are turning that notion on its head. Smart lifestyle choices like quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and eating healthy foods ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/womens-health-wellness/ photo credit: nicubunu      Notwithstanding all the available literature on the vast benefits of eating well, most women still do not stick to healthy eating habits. Most women tend to feel they are depriving themselves and do not succeed in their weight control goals. On the other hand, there are techniques ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/womens-health-fitness/ So you’re past your 20s and you’re beginning to notice that despite your best efforts to watch the calories, you’re finding it harder and harder to lose excess pounds. What could be the reason?  Chances are, you’ve fallen for the diet traps. If you’ve cut out the trans fat-laden burgers & ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/nutrition-good-health-tips-diet-traps/ photo credit: FLOODkOFF    If you’ve been carefully watching your diet, avoiding red flags that lead to health deterioration (including fastfood and sugary items like sweets with empty calories) and you still feel unhealthy and flabby, you may be missing out on a vital element for good health – regular ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/deciphering-missing-ingredient-good-health/ photo credit: jakeprzespo  Is your hubby in bad shape but does seem to have plans to get into an exercise program? If training and nutrition that’s suited for his particular physical state is the farthest from his work-preoccupied mind, you can do something to ignite his interest on men’s ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/mens-workouts/ photo credit: loop_oh  Men generally put their health last. In fact, most men have the `Superman’ mentality, which is aligned with the thinking that they must live up to their role of family provider and pillar of strength. Hence, they are less likely to go to a doctor, unless they ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/mens-health-top-threats-watch/ Men tend to grapple with health issues, but take a while before approaching a professional for help. This is especially true for men health issues like sexual dysfunction. Even in the modern age, men tend to operate in a culture of silence when it comes to their sexual well-being. When a ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/men-health-issues-obtaining-erectile-dysfunction/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Image by via Flickr"][/caption] Today’s multitasking working women tend to encounter numerous health challenges. Among these are feeling tired or depressed or not in the mood and irritable most of the time. These are usually things that a regular exercise routine and healthier eating may address in ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/health-tips-women-stressed-depressed/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image via "][/caption] There are so many good health tips people give and get on a daily basis. Here are some time-tested ones, which people who have aged gracefully share to help others enjoy better health. The first one is something we’ve repeatedly heard since we were ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/good-health-tips-2/ If you’re among those suffering from gout (painful joint disease), it may be time to cut back on those sweetened sodas you love to gulp. A study of male professionals in Canada showed that regular intake of sugar-sweetened softdrinks increased the occurrence of gout.  The study showed that gout risk increased ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/good-health-practice-gout-sufferers/ People who are always feeling too tired and tend to forget things need, and on top of that, forever craving junk food & with excess pounds need to brush up on time-tested techniques and habits for good health. Eating the right foods can minimize fatigue and enhance brain health. There ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/promoting-good-health-eating-boost-memory-brain-health/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image via "][/caption] Garlic & health go together. Long considered one of the wonder ingredients that can spice up life and reduce the occurrence of serious illnesses, garlic is known to as an all-around health promoter. Including it as part of daily meals can alleviate the common cold ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/garlic-secret-health-promoter/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="122" caption="Image via "][/caption] Confused in choosing the best diet for good health? Will it be low-carb or Atkins Diet? With so many dietary trends that have sprouted in the marketplace, and products bruited as the best way to curb an expanding waistline, most people tend to be ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/choosing-diet-good-health/ Just about every parent wants the best for his/her child, including proper nutrition. Most kids, though, tend to be picky eaters. When untrained during their younger years, they may grow up unmindful of proper eating habits and develop a variety of unfavorable eating-related conditions. When they develop an uncontrollable urge for ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/children-healthy-eating-habits-inculcate/   [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Image by via Flickr"][/caption] Many individuals nowadays are embracing the gluten-free lifestyle & diet. Gluten is a substance found in floor which is responsible for forming the dough’s structure. It is also a “hidden” ingredient in many other foods, medications and supplements, which can make the body ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/better-health/health-food-gluten-intolerant/ Children with autism spectrum disorders require a specialized diet. Such a diet may help the child’s brain and body functions. A gluten-free casein-free diet is usually the best recourse. Casein is the main protein found in milk products as well as non-milk items like canned tuna. On the other hand, gluten ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health/guide-health-autistic-child/ If you’re among the parents who are about to send off their kids to college, it’s important to have a heart-to-heart talk with them before they embark on that exciting new stage in their life. One of the important things you should not forget is to talk about good health.  Incoming ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/advise-collegebound-kids-good-health/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image via "][/caption] There are so many good health tips people give and get on a daily basis. Here are some time-tested ones, which people who have aged gracefully share to help others enjoy better health. The first one is something we’ve repeatedly heard since we were kids: ... http://www.backtobetterhealth.com/good-health-tips/good-health-tips/