Stress
Coping with The Stress of Modern Times: 12.01.10
As the holidays approach, some level of increased stress is expected. However, it is apparent that this year is unlike holiday seasons in the past. Previous holidays seasons were… Read More
The President’s Desk: 10.01.10
Cancer: we don’t think it can happen to us—but when a friend, family member or professional colleague develops the disease it becomes readily apparent that everyone is… Read More
Stress-Proof Your Body From The Inside Out: 09.27.10
It can weaken your immunity, darken your mood and pave the way to heart disease. Any way you look at it, stress can be a killer—and whether you realize it or not, it could be detrimental in more ways than… Read More
Botanical May Reduce Anxiety: 09.01.10
By VRP Staff A recently published study investigated the effect of valerian root ( Valeriana officinalis ) on anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 40 million Americans suffer... Read More
Healthy Aging: 09.01.10
By Chris D. Meletis, ND This is the ninth part in a series addressing the most common health concerns as we age. Previous parts have discussed cardiovascular health, weight loss, blood sugar, cognitive... Read More
Sleep Apnea: 07.01.10
By Chris D. Meletis, ND Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by the cessation of breathing or in some cases underbreathing during periods throughout sleep. Apnea is a Greek word that literally means... Read More
Can a Spice Protect Your Heart and Improve Your Mood?: 05.25.10
By VRP Staff If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine, finding out that one of its staple seasonings is clinically proven to maximize your health should come as a pleasant surprise. But even if a daily... Read More
Is Sleep Loss Slowly Killing You?: 05.11.10
By VRP Staff No one likes losing sleep—not when just a single lost hour can leave you tired, groggy and unable to function for the rest of the day. But if you think the consequences are only temporary,... Read More
Adaptogenic Herb Supports Blood Sugar Control: 05.01.10
By VRP Staff Researchers have reported that an Ayurvedic botanical can lower blood sugar levels in diabetic animals. According to the American Diabetes Association, 10.7 percent of Americans age 20 or... Read More
Coronary Health and Women’s Emotions: 05.01.10
By Kimberly Pryor Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women in the United States, accounting for nearly 37 percent of deaths in American women. 1 Furthermore, at age 40 and older,... Read More
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