Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Accelerated aging is more than chronological aging; it is about the way you live your life, your attitudes towards health and wellness, and your philosophy of life in general. Obviously, if you are 60 years old, you ca...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau The Chinese have a different perspective on health and wellness. Unlike Western medicine, which focuses on treating symptoms of a disease, the Chinese medicine is more embracive: it concentrates on causes of an illness...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Is an herb a true medication? If you think an herb is not a true medication, think again! Did you know that many of the most effective medications today have herbs as their main ingredients? For example, Digoxin, on...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Migraine headaches afflict millions of Americans, especially among people 20 to 45 years of age. Heredity may play a significant role in migraines, in particular when both parents have the problem. A migraine is more t...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Back pain is common, affecting about 60 to 80 percent of people in Western countries. Other than injury, if the pain lasts only a day or two, it is most probably due to muscle strain. However, if the pain is lasting and c...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Conventional cancer treatments are based on the belief that cancer starts as a localized tumor, spreading to other parts of the body, and therefore requiring aggressive invasive treatments. Alternative or unconventional c...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau To be diagnosed with cancer is a traumatic experience in life. Out of desperation, a cancer patient often immediately turns to different cancer treatment options. There is an array of treatment options available, both con...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Pain is not localized because it is the outcome of a series of reactions in the body and the mind. Pain is felt and experienced only when the injured area sends signals through your nervous system to your brain, which rec...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Achieve pain control through diet, not painkillers. Pain is not a disease, but often a result or a symptom of disease. Pain is a subjective experience - the perception of pain varies with individuals. Pain is often ...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Golf is a simple game to play, but difficult to master. Only smart golfers attain golfing success through a smart action plan. Many are in the game of golf, but smart golfers are few and far between. What separates sma...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Weight gain is one of the main reasons why some bipolar patients stop taking their medications. Bipolar depression medications often increase your hunger, creating the urge to eat uncontrollably, leading to weight gain. I...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau To treat your bipolar disorder, you need to see yourself as an Olympic athlete, you need training not just for yourself but also for members of your family. Yes, they need to get involved with your bipolar depression. The...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, alternating between episodes of depression and mania. It is a mental disorder affecting about six percent of the U.S. population. The average age of bipolar onset is twenty-one. Bip...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Your immune system is an aggressive age fighter: it keeps you younger for longer. Your body is made up of billions of different types of cells, such as brain cells, blood cells, bone cells, heart cells, kidney cells, l...

Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau Ben Douglas, professor at the University of Mississippi Medical School at Jackson, once said, "You're as young as you think." Apparently, if you think you are young, you will stay young. Thinking young is a self-fulfil...