HeartWise

Constipation isn't something talked about in polite company. But maybe it should be, because the inability to dispose of waste material can created a cascade of health problems. Clinical nutritionist Dr. Michael Greger provides timely tips for keeping things moving. (www.nutritionfacts.org)

Alzheimer__s disease is a devastating progressive condition that robs people of their past and, ultimately, their present. And it__s on the rise. Is there anything we can do to help stem that terrible tide? Anne Bunner, Ph.D, provides insights and answers concerning the saddest disease on earth. (www.PCRM.org)

Many people say, __I__d rather die than change my diet.__ More often than not, they get their wish. Sharon Palmer, author of __The Plant-Powered Diet__ offers lively and practical suggestions for making the transition that can keep many of us from eating ourselves into an early grave. (www.sharonpalmer.com)

Sadness seems to be a necessary part of life. But there are certain sadnesses that many of us simply can__t face alone. Cortney Needham, associate chaplain at Florida Hospital, East Orlando, shares insight into how to deal with grief and the dark uncertainty it brings.

Can lifestyle adjustments bring about changes in attitude and even violence levels within prison walls? At a unique medium-security facility in California, registered dietitian Julianne Aranda was part of an experiment to find the answer. The results were beyond enlightening.

Inmates at a unique medium-security prison in California discovered that lifestyle changes can affect crime rates both in and out of custody. Registered dietitian Julianne Aranda helped many learn that small changes in diet can bring about profound changes in attitude.

Today's wars are far different than they used to be: different technology, different methods, different mindsets. Yet people are basically the same as they've been for centuries. What happens when today's young person comes face to face with today's wars. Bob Mills, Navy Chaplain, reveals the challenges that must be endured by returning veterans and how we can help them complete their journey home.

If you long for a perfect planet, a perfect home, and a perfect self, the answer may be waiting at your local grocery store. What we eat impacts all three in some very profound and far-reaching ways. Wellness guru Janice Stanger, Ph.D. offers the perfect formula for making the needed changes. (www.perfectformuladiet.com)

Stressed out, exhausted, and unhealthy? Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Orloff suggests some ways to "let go" of what may be keeping us down. Sometimes, she says, we need to surrender for better health. (www.drjudithorloff.com)

Dr. Scott Nelson, orthopedic surgeon based in Loma Linda, California, talks about some amazing, cutting-edge procedures to help those with injury or genetic challenges walk correctly again.