Recently added articles from Vibrant Life:

Seeing red.(Dr. Tim Arnott)

May 01, 2008; Mills, Charles ... Recently I was interviewing my good friend Dr. Tim Arnott on our Vibrant Life radio program (see www.lifetalk.net for schedule and to download past shows). Dr. Arnott is a lifestyle medicine specialist practicing in Paradise, California, and always has very instructive and inspirational ...

The big picture.(Life LINES)

May 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Someone who well but overlooks other lifestyle factors isn't getting the big picture of good health. A balanced eating plan is critical; but we should also practice other health-promoting behaviors such as doing at least 30 minutes of physical activity a ...

Asthma alert! Many kids would breathe easier if their parents paid closer attention.(Physical HEALTH)

May 01, 2008; Brown, Norman ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can't get enough air; you think you're going to die. Such terrifying moments baunt the lives of 9 million children in this country alone. These kids will miss about 14 million school days because of their frightening condition. While parents can't ...

Brain foods: nutritious, plant-based foods greatly increase strength and vitality in the human body. Most know that. Today, researchers are rediscovering a long-held truth: food also generate a profound effect in the human brain.(Mental CLARITY)

May 01, 2008; Anan, Barbara Kogan ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You think what you eat. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They're one of the mysteries of life--those tiny flashes of light deep in the recesses of our brains. Soft sparks ignite whenever we remember; whenever we plan, rejoice, or sorrow. Every ...

Renewing relationships: truth isn't always pretty.(Spiritual BALANCE)

May 01, 2008; Downer, Phil ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] I had just walked in the front door after several emotionally draining days on the road and was looking forward to a weekend of relaxation. "Phil," my wife greeted me casually, "how ya doin'?" "Great," I smiled. "First weekend we've had off ...

Time well spent.(Our Great Physician)(Viewpoint essay)

May 01, 2008; O'Ffill, Richard ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One enchanted evening--you have to be my age to remember the song--I looked across a crowded room and saw a stranger. And somehow I knew, I knew even then, that somewhere I'd see her again and again. Well, I was right. Although we were ...

Cumin: nature's potent cancer combatant.(Herb Watch)

May 01, 2008; Craig, Winston J. ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It grows wild in Israel, where, long ago, Jesus made reference to it as a flavoring spice used by the Jews (Matthew 23:23). It's also mentioned in the Old Testament (Isaiah 28:25, 27). This amazing herb has always been popular in Middle Eastern dishes, and ...

Love your veggies: enticing children to eat their vegetables has been a challenge for moms the world over. For some unknown reason, many kids don't like the taste, texture, or even look of vegetables. One glance at the dreaded food on their plate sends them into tears and tantrums. Any hope of a nice, peaceful dinner vanishes.(Taste & See)

May 01, 2008 ... Exasperated moms have tried it all--being playful, pleading, and even bribing. Perhaps that's one reason why mothers often give in to their children's demands and resort to pizza, junk food, and anything else their child wants, just to have peace! Although we sisters love our ...

John Loor, Jr.(Fit People)(hip replacement arthroplasty)

May 01, 2008; Mellskog, Pam ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Though a former competitive college athlete and dedicated runner, John Loor, Jr., returned to fitness "square one" after undergoing a left hip replacement surgery in 2005. He needed a walker to get back on his feet and spent the first few days of recovery ...

Hand health: strengthen your digits daily with these easy exercises: the only time most people consider the fitness of their hands is when they've experienced the pain of arthritis or the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain prevention must begin now!(Nature's Way)

May 01, 2008; Havens, C.M. ... When trying to improve hand health, you need to concentrate on two areas. First, you increase your range of motion. The more you can move your joints, the less pain you'll experience. Second, you increase the strength of your hand muscles. Stronger muscles perform better and take pressure ...

Can't sleep.(House Call)(preventing sleep disorder)(Brief article)

May 01, 2008; Marcum, James ... Q I've struggled with getting a good night's sleep my entire life. I toss and turn. I always feel tired. My doctor gave me a prescription to help, but I'm still not sleeping. Should I increase the dose? A Sleep is very important to the body. But not everyone needs the same ...

The incredible bendable mom.(Times of Your Life)(Viewpoint essay)

May 01, 2008; Perrino-Walker, Celeste ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After screeching into the parking lot at swimming lessons, I jumped from my vehicle just in time to hear two women greet each other. Judging from the answer, one must have inquired about how the other was doing. "I'm fine," her friend replied as ...