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- *** Chemotherapy is NOT the Only Way to Fight Cancer! - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Dr. Vijaya NairThis week's article from www.jivasupplements.org will look at chemotherapy and alternative treatments for cancer. For years, we have been told that the only thing to do when faced with cancer is to undergo chemotherapy. However, recent research suggests there are alternatives that should be ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - General Guidelines for a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Zaklina TrajcevskaThe main recommendations of healthier eating are to enable good health, through eating foods that are healthy, nutritious and wholesome. A good diet is simple to follow and does not require buying any books or special foods. A good diet is one which is flexible and can be followed throughout life. ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Where You Can Win Over the Aging Process (and How) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Lawrence GoldWhat happens in nearly everybody that leads to chronic pain and stiffness as they age? It's not what you think. People experience the chronic pains, stiffness and loss of freedom of movement attributed to aging as early as their thirties. According to popular opinion and medical science, that is ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - How to Hit a Good Driving Shot in Golf - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from John S LWhile many new golfers are struggling with their driving shots, it goes without saying that knowing how to drive a long, straight shot off the tee will enhance your golf game. This in turn allows you to hit a better shot at the hole. We all have heard the phrase “drive for show and putt for ...
Views: 19You must read the article to rate it. - Restore Your Energy While Engaging in Vigorous Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Lynne JenrowIn the BellaSol community class that I teach, I have a regular participant who frequently takes a nap or a quiet respite during various times throughout class. The first time it happened I wondered if she was okay. After talking with her I found out it was simply what she did rather then pushing ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Best Exercises to Reduce and Flatten Your Tummy Now - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe goal is a flatter and stronger stomach for most people who start a workout routine for the abdominals. If there hasn’t been any strength gained on the stomach muscles, then a flat, smooth tummy isn’t a large accomplishment even though it looks sexy and attractive. You want to add strength ...
Views: 33(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Best Tummy Exercises to Get Rid of Love Handles - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotBelly fat is a common complaint of those that want to look fit. Love handles are something a number of people have problems with. These fat deposits that appear around the external oblique muscles on the sides of the lower torso are anything but lovable or lovely. The abdominal muscles are the main ...
Views: 16(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Anchor Your Good Golf Shots with a Post Shot Routine Using NLP and Golf Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Andrew FoggI've been writing a lot lately about the negative and positive golf psychology of fear on the golf course. While I've been thinking all about golf fear consciously, it seems that my unconscious mind has been quietly working away on the question of how we actual do this "fear" thing in our ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Channel Your First Tee Nerves into Unconscious Golf Resources for Better Golf - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Andrew FoggThere's a danger we treat fear completely as a bad thing in golf psychology. Now I know this goes against a lot of what I've been saying, but I'm talking here about the thin end of fear - nervousness. For many people, nervousness is the buzz of competition, whether we're competing with other ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Utilise the Fear in Your Golf Mind to Hit More Greens and Fairways - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Andrew FoggHow can golf psychology help you in overcoming the fear you have about hitting a bad shot on the golf course? Many people interpret this as classic fear of someone suffering from the putting yips who's about to putt or the person suffering form the shanks and about to hit a short iron. But you can ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Build Muscle, Then Lose Fat: Your Concise Guide - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Tim ryanWhen a personal trainer first asks a new gym attendee what their goals are, they most often hear replies such as: "Build muscle lose fat", "build muscle then lose", "burn fat build muscle", "build muscle and burn fat". So it seems that most people want to build muscle mass and also at the same ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - The Benefits Of Green Tea - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalGreen Tea has become the latest buzzword in terms of good health. Its nutritional and medical benefits have in fact, been discovered in China and Japan several thousands of years ago, but has just recently become popular in the West. Containing just a quarter of the caffeine found in coffee, green ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Lower Blood Pressure - Tips to Bring Your Numbers Down - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKeeping your blood pressure in control is very important for your overall health. When your blood pressure rises you can be on your way to several health conditions. In this article you will find tips on how to lower your blood pressure, reasons you should lower your blood pressure and causes of ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Achieving Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn any way it is perceived, there are countless benefits to be gained from health and fitness. One can actually enjoy a positive cycle of feeling good because one is looking good and looking good as a result of feeling good. Health and fitness have so much to do with a person’s overall sense of ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Who Ate My Happiness? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA koan is a kind of question used as a training device in the Buddhist tradition, designed to help the aspirant attain a degree of clarity. I'm sure you've come across these zany questions before ("What's the sound of one hand clapping?" or "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, does ...
Views: 12(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Naturally Thin by Bethenny Frankel – Advice from a NY Housewife (and chef!) - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLiving in New Jersey, and working in New York City for years, I started watching “The Housewives of New York,” when it premiered on the Bravo Network last year -- it’s always fun to spot locations you know and visit on television, and see things you can relate to. Since then, I’ve become ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Working out with the Rock! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been a celebrity trainer for many years with many different clients in the entertainment industry. It has really been exciting and very interesting to say the least. My one time workout with Barbara Streisand, thats a storty. An interesting time with Roseanne Barr, another story. My ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - What Are You Working On? Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe other day I was asked by one of my clients, “So, what are you working on?” I took in a deep breath and replied to her, “Me”. She nodded then smiled and said knowing who I am, “Of course you are doing that, but what else are you working on.” She wanted to know what sort of project I ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Make the Food-Mood Connection - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMac and cheese. Chocolate chip cookies. A bite of Ben and Jerry’s. Some call it “comfort food”; others say it’s “food as friend.” However you phrase it, turning to food to soothe the soul has been a short-term defense for coping with unwelcome feelings for decades. And now science is ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - The Secrets of the Super Goji Berry - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you had your goji berries today? Personally, I love adding 1-2 tablespoons of dried goji berries to power up my morning smoothies. Natively grown in central China, this reddish-orange fruit commonly referred to as the goji berry is actually the wolfberry, Lycium barbarum. Packed with ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Calcium -- The Best Ways to Get it in Your Diet - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCalcium is a tricky beast: -- If you get over 250% of your recommended daily allowance, your body can OD on it. -- If you don't get enough, your bones, teeth and muscles will suffer. -- You can only absorb up to 60% of your recommended daily allowance at a time -- You need Vitamin D to absorb ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Healing Patterns by Lumari - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Agentof Value1HEALING PATTERNS AND CREATING HARMONY As you participate with the energies flowing through your world, remember that this is a time for change. Many dramas are being played for your benefit. Whether these dramas are in your personal life or within the global arena, you are working within these ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Acid Reflux Home Treatment - Best Remedy Right in Your Own Home - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt's always a good feeling to be home. Here you can always relax, laze, be loud, and find food you can stuff yourself with. The only problem is you get too relaxed and tend to lie down after having a heavy meal. In a matter of minutes, your world is going to turn upside down because that's how ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Aloe Vera - A Summertime Friend and Children's Learning Tool - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Marian BrownAs we move into summer, the season of sunburn, insect bites, and various other scrapes and scratches, parents can take this opportunity to teach children the value of herbs and holistic healing. Aloe Vera is one of the best places to start. From the healing aspect, aloe vera has been used ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Is Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Carolyn L. RosenblattIs Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? By: Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., Attorney at Law Care giving can be a beautiful, though difficult experience. We love our parents, and want to help as they grow frail and less able to do for themselves. It is our last chance, at this part of their ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Having The Difficult Conversation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Carolyn L. RosenblattHaving the Difficult Conversation By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, RN., B.S.N., Attorney at Law Why is it so hard to talk to our aging parent about difficult subjects, such as getting older, needing help, or planning for being dependent? Sometimes, the elder involved just can’t face it. ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Adult Diabetes Symptoms - 10 Simple Signs You Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDiabetes is one of the most common diseases that affect many adult Americans. Specifically, it accounts for about 90% of all diabetes cases; about 6% of the United States population. This condition can be life-threatening; therefore it is important to be aware of the adult diabetes symptoms. ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - A Diet for People with Gout - 3 Recipes to Get You Going - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonJust because you have gout does not indicate that you have to neglect your taste buds. A diet for people with gout does have to undergo some changes, and in many cases the changes are often drastic and overwhelming. However, there are several recipes that will tickle your taste buds. When you ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Preparing Fiscally and Physically for Retirement? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Doug Splittgerber & Debra CorboIf you are like most people, you have been diligently putting some of your hard earned money away in some type of retirement plan. For most people though, their preparations involve only the monetary type with a total lack of awareness about preparing and preserving the body they live in for their ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - How to deal with Hair Loss - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Stefen ArkinsonHair loss is far from being an unusual problem. Over two thirds of people experience it at some point in life, with a quarter of men starting to go bald before they reach their mid twenties. By sixty, two thirds of men are balding, the usual cause being poisoning of the hair follicles by ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Nail Fungus: Prevention and Treatment Tips - by Approximately, there are about 12% Americans who are suffering from nail fungus. This type of infection is most common in toenails than the fingernails.
Children are lucky; they almost never get infected with nail fungus. It is said that the older you get, the more likely it is for you to catch ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - Does It Matter What Your Fundamental Beliefs Are? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Hani Al-QasemDoes it matter what your fundamental beliefs are? Or to put in another way, does it matter what your fundamental beliefs are in your financial area, or your career or business, or your relationships? Or what your health and fitness beliefs are? The answer is a definite, indisputable ...
Views: 27You must read the article to rate it. - How you can Burn Fat and Feed Muscle Easily - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Matthew ParkerHow to burn fat and feed muscle is knowledge that is critical for overall fitness improvement. If you use a scales to determine the results of your training regime or diet you may be using the wrong information and send your training in the wrong direction. An improved fitness level is directly ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Simple Tips to Treat Your Nail Fungus Effectively - by Nail fungal infection is also known as “onychomycosis.” This type of infection has been receiving a great deal of advertisement and press time these days because there have been numerous treatments and drugs proliferating in the market.
Onychomycosis appear in various forms. The most common ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Cold Sores and its Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from justin kenedyA virus called HSV causes herpes simplex. HSV are of two types- HSV1 and HSV2. HSV 1 normally causes oral herpes or cold sores. The virus is normally contacted during childhood when an infected person kisses a child. Though HSV2 can also occur in the oral area, it rarely causes oral herpes. But the ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - Cholesterol and its Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from justin kenedyCholesterol is a natural fat substance that is present in all the body cells as a crucial element in the stimulation of hormone production, bile function and vitamin D processing. For normal functional conditions, the system only needs a small quantity of cholesterol in the blood; once there is too ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - How To Build Muscle Up The Right Way! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Tim ryanWhen trying to build muscle up it is very easy to get carried away and sabotage your own progress and also to put yourself at risk of injury or illness without even realising it. Sure it is great that you want to workout and build muscle up but at the same time one bad injury, one forgetful moment ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - The Advantages of Slow Dieting - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Lawrence WileyThere is a certain mentality that says fast improvement is best for health situations. This conclusion doesn't necessarily stand up. Let's take the example of weight loss. I just saw an ad that said, "Take off 21 pounds in 30 days." What do you think of that? Should one take off twenty pounds in ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Let's call it the "C-word" again - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe word “cancer” makes most people shrink in terror and run for cover, and may crush even the most compassionate person’s impulse to provide comfort. Although more than half of us punched by the disease go on to live long lives, the fear - and stigma – remain, like fog shrouding a ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - How to build a tight set of gluteal muscles with kettlebells with 3 Simple Movements - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, in case you didn’t get it the first time, gluteal muscles are your BUNS. Who doesn’t want a tight set of buns when you are showing off at the beach? Well, if you don’t have a tight set, chances are, you won’t be showing off anyways. Heck, a whole industry was built around the concept of ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Feel Lighter and More Full of Energy - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBonnie Grubbauer, Culver City, California: “The bottom line is that I feel lighter and more full of energy…” I’d been happily vegetarian for two years and never missed meat. I was, however, a confirmed cheese lover. Or at least I thought so. On a trip to Central and South America I ...
Views: 15You must read the article to rate it. - Live in the Moment with Alzheimer's: Tips for Caregivers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently I met an acquaintance, Maria, in the gym. She looked distracted and tense. Also, she had lost a few pounds, unintentionally. After the usual chit chat, I directly said, “There is something different about you. I can’t put my finger on it. Are you feeling well?” With that Maria said ...
Views: 15You must read the article to rate it. - Colon Therapy: The Essentials on This Cleansing Therapy that Even Doctors are Recommending - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been a long been proponent of colon therapy (also called colonics and colon hydrotherapy). After all, it’s often said that health begins in your colon, and along with your healthy Body Ecology diet, colon cleansing is one of the best ways to keep your intestines (and the rest of your ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - Spring Into Shape - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHappy spring, om guys and gals! Tis the season of possibility and promise (and baseball!). Flowers bloom; the days are longer and brighter; winter hats and scarves go into hibernation, and people in the northeast come out of theirs. While training for the marathon and picking up snowboarding made ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - How to Lose Weight Doing Yoga by Enlightening Your Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Load - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYoga has long been known to increase flexibility and reduce stress while uniting your body, mind, and spirit. But does all that “OM”-ing and bending have a significant impact on weight loss? Losing weight is simple in theory, but much more challenging in practice. To lose weight, a person ...
Views: 15You must read the article to rate it. - World TB Day 2009 - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is World Tubercuberculosis Day. It is a day not as widely known and a cause not as widely supported, yet one that affects so many everywhere. So to honor and raise awareness for this day, I wanted to shed a spotlight on the disease, the cause and what is being done around the world. World ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - The Science of Distant Healing - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is much written about how our good intentions help others. But can your good intentions really reach someone who is not physically present, and how do we know this? In this column, I will present the current evidence that discusses this phenomenon and provide some explanations as to why ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - Yoga Tip of the Week #3: Balancing Your Opposites - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImagine your body and mind like the string of a cello. An energetic pull on that string from it's base to its scrolling top, will make lovely music. Same with you! If you have energetic balance in your yoga, someone could run a bow along you, and your sound would be rich and full. If you are ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Are you Vitamin D deficient? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLiving in Los Angeles, I have always assumed that I am vitamin D abundant. Turns out, that may not be the case. Last week, when I visited my doctor for my annual check-up, she had me tested for vitamin D. (Apparently Los Angelenos are often more vitamin D deficient than New Yorkers – because ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Main Causes of Dandruff and Available Cures - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Dody GasparikDandruff can be best described as excessive shedding of dead cells from the scalp. Shedding of dead cells from the scalp is normal as long as it is not excessive. It is part of the regular process of cell renewal. The cells form in lower skin levels and are gradually pushed upwards by the new, ...
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