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- Exercise is Fun Only When Body Cells Are Oxygenated at Rest - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile there are some athletes who really like exercise and sports, most modern people can agree that physical exercise is not a pleasant job. Over 200 MDs, teaching the Buteyko breathing therapy in Russia, and other health care professionals performed several millions of simple body oxygenation ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Six Simple Steps to Living in Joy Beyond the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Nanette SaylorThe period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is always magical. Even during the most stressful times, we somehow manage to see joy in simple pleasures during this time of year. So the question becomes, how can we stretch the magic of the season, that special joy we feel, into ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Six Simple Steps to Living in Joy Beyond the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Nanette SaylorThe period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is always magical. Even during the most stressful times, we somehow manage to see joy in simple pleasures during this time of year. So the question becomes, how can we stretch the magic of the season, that special joy we feel, into ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Six Simple Steps to Living in Joy Beyond the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Nanette SaylorThe period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is always magical. Even during the most stressful times, we somehow manage to see joy in simple pleasures during this time of year. So the question becomes, how can we stretch the magic of the season, that special joy we feel, into ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - How to Stamp Out Personal Fear and Anxiety in Ten-Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Stamp Out Personal Fear And Anxiety in Ten-Minutes Do you ever read articles or listen to experts who sound so slick you discount their knowledge as just old common-sense? What we are too nice to say is their great solution to your problem is too good to be true. When the answer ...
Views: 2346(3 votes) - Does activating your kundalini make you a happier person? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from JJ SempleRecently someone sent me an inquiry, "I've read your books and I'm beginning a meditation practice. But the question that keeps popping up in my head is: Does activating your kundalini make you a happier person?" Overlooking for a moment the semantics behind the expression "happier person," ...
Views: 2075 - New York Mold Inspections – The Facts You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from William ZindrenNew York Mold Inspections – The Facts You Should Know Amongst the most unique features of climate of New York is its high humidity level and there are also in New York, immense dangers of having molds. However, it is not a very big issue. Rather, there are lot companies that provide you the ...
Views: 740 - A study done by NASA states that there are 10 plants to help keep the air clean and to fight against pollution in our homes, offices, etc. - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from K Plants1. Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) Also called the “Butterfly Palm.” An upright houseplant that is somewhat vase shaped. Specimen plants can reach 10′ to 12′ feet in height. Prefers a humid area to avoid tip damage. Requires pruning. When selecting an Areca Palm look for plants with ...
Views: 1206 - ***The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile I believe there are 5 things you must do to gain control of your nervousness and actually put it to good use, the most important of those 5 is something many people do not do and never think to do. To make matters worse, the only time many speakers are aware of it is when they have ...
Views: 3300(2 votes) - Numerous Fascinating Points About the HEPA Air Purifer For Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Kenneth RequejoThe use of a HEPA air purifer is widely spread in today's society. With all the numerous pollutants within the air ranging from, chemicals, molds, pollens, dust, and odors; it has turn out to be essential for use of some sort of air purifier to enhance a much more abundant health high quality. A ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - People Have Twice Less Body Oxygen Than a Century Ago: Medical Research - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovLow body oxygenation is a common feature for all chronic conditions. Numerous medical studies have shown that tissue hypoxia is a norm for patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other conditions. "All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the ...
Views: 2746(1 vote) - New Breathing Device Helps Even Severe Asthmatics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWe generally do not have many news about holistic or alternative medical innovations in countries, like Russia. They have their own culture, and, while their official medical approaches are similar to the Western world (drugs, surgeries, chemotherapies, etc.), there are recent developments in ...
Views: 3425(1 vote) - What You Should Know About Breath Alcohol Tester - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Parker PiaoBreathalyzers are equipments that are broadly acclimated by badge admiral and bloom affliction professionals to appraise the bulk of booze a noncombatant accept in is blood. In abounding cases, the after-effects are acclimated to accompany acknowledged activity adjoin the aborigine if their ...
Views: 861 - Reverse Lookup Phone Number Services - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Thomas CableReverse lookup phone number is much needed breakthrough in the telecom service industry. A lot of people get calls from unknown numbers several times. It may be a prank call or perhaps a important call you keep missing. You would obviously like to find out details. This service provides you with ...
Views: 1022 - Health Diet - The Importance of a Good Diet for Asthma Sufferers - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Candice McInnesSufferers of asthma - you can reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks! How - they ask? As we all know, our diet plays an important role in all the major health problems we face, the following information is a guideline for the asthmatics out there. While it might work for most of ...
Views: 1231 - How to Use Humming For Health - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Hum Your Way Back to Health Can you keep an open mind about knowledge that is NOT scientific? I have to force myself not to giggle at beliefs and practices of non-scientific cultures. But, recent research on Tibetan practices have proven as real as a heart attack. Do you have to ...
Views: 5852(1 vote) - Significance Of Vigilance In Oral Health - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Justin DavisThose who are healthy are generally concerned with their wellbeing. These people are watchful enough to pay close attention to healthy activities and lifestyle patterns that improve and promote a fit body. Annual check-ups and frequent visits to a family doctor are part of these peoples routine, ...
Views: 937 - Smoking Ban in Public Places Continue to be Violated - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Donna MartinA long time after the ban on public smoking came into force, people in Assam continue to suffer in silence while smokers continue to puff away their cheap cigarettes, breaking the law with impunity. In offices, both government and private, smokers have encountered little restraint from ...
Views: 1046 - Starting a Business - Company Registration - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from rikvin offshoreConsidering starting your own business? Even if the process is pretty exciting, it is also considerably extensive. While the process is a quite exciting, it is also rather extensive. There are several things that needs to be done namely; filing of several legal forms, sending applications, ...
Views: 1045 - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 11 - Why does it work...??? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2010 from James LeeChi Kung encourages to perform the abdominal breathing with slow movements to bring out its effectiveness in two folds. The abdominal breathing is to increase the volume of air intake; the slow movement is to increase the rate of cell respiration. Under normal breathing, one inhalation of ...
Views: 5003 - Turn Off Post Nasal Drip And Breathe Easy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAt this time of year when temperatures are getting much cooler and it’s raining more often, I get a lot of patients coming in complaining of a chronic cough and feeling like there’s a faucet slow drip, drip, dripping in the back of their throat. These are common symptoms of a condition ...
Views: 4811 - Breathing exercise-The Easiest Way To Burn Your Fats - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Mj DeeDid you know that while you are walking, sitting or even sleeping, you can burn fats? Yes that is so you. You can burn fats without exercise and by just doing your daily activities; you will be able to achieve the figure you’ve been wanting. An easy, affordable and effortless exercise you can ...
Views: 953 - Reduce Holiday Stress with Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from David KrajovicHolidays are often stressful. Despite the fun and excitement of this time of year, it is hard to get by without added stress. With good intentions we take on new tasks and activities to ensure a happy holiday for our family and friends. We do more than time allows. This leaves us tired, ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Urge-To-Cough Mechanism Discovered - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovIt is well-known and acknowledged by mainstream medicine that chronic cough is the problem that does not have a right medication: over-counter syrups have almost no effects, while steroidal medication is dangerous for wide-spread use. Meanwhile, during last 4 decades over 100,000 patients with ...
Views: 3237(2 votes) - Salt Therapy – from History to Modern Approaches - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Halo Haloby Livia Tiba – Classical Homeopath The origins of salt therapy lie in Eastern and Central Europe and can be traced back to the mid 19th Century, when a Polish health official, Dr. Felix Boczkowski, noticed that the workers of salt mines never became ill with any lung diseases. Since that ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - How to increase your energy level in your day? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to increase your energy level in your day Do you feel that you get tired more often? Do you feel that you can’t manage life’s pressure and stress? Do you feel that you don’t have much energy? Many people complain these days for their lack of energy. Many people of all ages young and ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Breathing Meditation for Centering and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Misa HopkinsOne of the first things you need to do when you are choosing to fully engage in a self-healing practice is to quiet your body and mind, bringing your body into a relaxed state that allows healing to occur. Getting to this relaxed state is the challenge and the opportunity. As I discuss at ...
Views: 2116(4 votes) - Carbon Monoxide: Don't Let It Sneak Up On You - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt’s that time of year again when the days are getting shorter and cooler, furnaces are starting to kick on again, and flu season is just around the corner. It’s the time when many of my patients come to me complaining of certain symptoms that they think may be the flu. However, when I ask ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Chest Infections, Asthma & Allergy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisChest Infections, Asthma & Allergy Bronchitis is an infection/inflammation that can be caused by viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, rickettsiae, parasitic or allergic reaction in origin. This affects the big, main air transportation tube systems of the lung all the way to the smallest tubal at ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - Cystic Fibrosis in Lungs is Caused by Ineffective Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile the cause of cystic fibrosis in lungs remains the mystery for the mainstream official medicine, most clinical physician and nurses are well aware that with progression of many chronic diseases, cystic fibrosis included, the patient has more complains about dyspnea, breathlessness and ...
Views: 3314(2 votes) - Why Inquiring Minds Care: Health And Longevity - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Inquiring Minds Care: It’s Health And Longevity Do you find that 95% of all Internet articles never teach you anything practical? Can you even remember the last useful strategy or schema (diagram/pattern) you implemented to improve your life? Inquiring Minds read books, articles and ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Breathing for Relaxation - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nina BagnallWe all need to breathe its fundamental to life itself but, believe it or not there is a right and wrong way to breath. I know because being an asthmatic all of my life my parents made sure that each week I went to a breathing clinic in order to learn the correct techniques invaluable when ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Why Mindfulness 101 is a Career Saver - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Mindfulness 101 is a Lifesaver Are you curious about new scientific research on baby-easy meditation that can help overcome chronic insomnia, reduce high blood pressure, and support self-control over anxiety? Would you be interested in scientific research on how about 9 minutes of ...
Views: 2153(2 votes) - The Invitation To Know Thyself - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Rhonda HamiltonMany times I make suggestions that I believe lead to life success. One very important success-tion is to KNOW THYSELF as was quoted by Socrates. And Benjamin Franklin said something similar when he said, "Observe all men; thy self most." Before we can move forward - move beyond our own ...
Views: 1866 - Meditation for Stress Management and Vitality - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Jennifer CulverBoth exercise and meditation have health benefits. Some take a structured exercise approach to wellness, while others grasp a more subtle meditative method. Many combine the two for strength, endurance, relaxation, and weight management. This article discusses the wellness benefits and an ...
Views: 1104 - Better Breathing And Health through the Buteyko Method - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Barnett ( Bud ) WeissThe Buteyko method Developed by Dr. Konstantin Buteyko (Russia 1923-2003) involves a total approach to health. It includes not only special breathing exercises but principles for exercise, food, and sleeping that Dr. Konstantin Buteyko considered vital in order to maintain or restore balance and ...
Views: 2183 - How to Deal With the Stress of Losing Your Passport - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonLosing anything is frustrating, but to lose your passport can be a particularly painful experience, depending upon where you might be at the time. We all, I'm sure, know of somebody who has experienced the stress of trying to work out how to get home, or how to go about replacing this essential ...
Views: 1224 - Using Antibiotics for Sinusitis - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsMost of the time, sinusitis is brought about by bacteria trapped inside the sinuses, starting an infection. Symptoms such as headaches, facial pain, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, and constant sneezing begin to emerge. At this point, it is highly advisable for the patient to consult a doctor ...
Views: 1088 - Improve your Asthma - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarAsthma is common condition that affects thousands of people all over the world. There is no cure for asthma but there are definite ways to improve your quality of life. Living with asthma can be easy as long as you can figure out what triggers your asthma attacks and how to avoid these triggers. ...
Views: 1243(3 votes) - How to Unblock Nose Naturally in 1-2 min (Breathing Exercise) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovTo unblock the nose in 1-2 minutes, as about 200 Russian medical doctors have proven, is possible for up to 90% of patients suffering from chronic nose problem, sinusitis, rhinitis, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. These doctors have been teaching the Buteyko breathing therapy so that ...
Views: 5995(1 vote) - Major Rewards of Mastering Buteyko Breathing Method - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovGenerally, many people believe know that mouth breathing is not for health and we should breathe using the diaphragm. As about the rest, it is not so important. Whatever the way you breathe, you still get oxygen in cells. This is not correct since the sick never have normal cell oxygenation ...
Views: 4317(1 vote) - Stop Seizures Naturally (Easy Breathing Exercise: Simple or Partial Seizures) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovCaution. This specific breathing exercise is not an alternative for one's medication or any other medically administered procedure. It could be employed as an additional technique to diminish signs and symptoms. Seek the advice of your MD, GP or other health care practitioner for further detail. ...
Views: 7179(2 votes) - Childhood Asthma - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Keith TennentChildhood asthma is a condition most of us would not like our young ones to have but with a changing environment, global warming, pollution, chemical irritants and other such conditions asthma seems to be rising at an uninterruptible speed. It is a data that will surely concern almost all ...
Views: 948 - Easy Breathe - Increasing Lung Capacity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Keith TennentDid you know that focusing and concentrating on your breathing ten to thirty times a day is the key to enhanced health results which can be achieved in just one week? Regular lung exercises improve breathing and in turn the overall health of a person. Better breathing techniques are becoming ...
Views: 2346 - It's Simple: Breathe Deep, Feel Good - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Catherine AumanI first started thinking about oxygen back when I started a running program (it was a milestone birthday and I realized, “damn, I’ve got to get in shape!”). I’d been walking about an hour a day for years after hearing that exercise was the most effective treatment for depression. Walking had ...
Views: 2431(2 votes) - Exercise -VS- Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Linda Paquette-BachelderDid you know that new studies have come out indicating that CANCER can not live in an oxygenated body? That's right just having more oxygen in your bloodstream could help you to never get cancer. In fact scientists had discovered this fact and a Nobel Prize was issue for the information. Dr. ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - How Irregular and Ineffective Breathing Creates Problems with Low O2 Content in Body Cells (Exact Mechanism) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovMost people believe that whatever the way they breathe (faster and/or deeper, or irregular), their body oxygen content will not be affected. Medical research suggests that just one sigh or a few cough are sufficient to cause measurable changes in brain oxygen content. What is wrong with ...
Views: 3572(1 vote) - Mouth Breathing Problems in Children of Any Age: Effects and Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovMouth breathing in children of all ages, in including babies, toddlers and infants is an emerging problem facing medical community and parents due to its devastating effects on the development of the young. In order to realize the broad scope of pathological effects of mouth breathing, consider ...
Views: 6007(1 vote) - Noisy Infants Breathing: Its Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovThe normal and healthy breathing rate in babies can be up to two to four times higher than in grown ups or adults. On the other hand, noisy breathing in babies is positively an indicator of hypocapnia (CO2 deficiency). This chemical is crucial for hundreds of body processes and reactions, ...
Views: 3295(1 vote) - Do You Know How to Breathe? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Michael SusiAll aspects of life begin with breathing. Breathing properly ensures that we are using our diaphragm which is a large muscle and part of the inner unit of our core. Improper breathing disassociates our core muscles from our functional movement. In today’s fitness world everyone is quick to speak ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - 5 Triggers That Could Be Making Your Allergies Worse - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Angie CarterTo keep your immune system from over reacting, you will first need to figure out just what is causing it to go into overdrive. Here are five immune system stressors that may be contributing to the release of histamines in your body. Your diet: Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the ...
Views: 5798 - Bronchities Is Curable - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Dr.Pradip DoshiBronchitis is a respiratory disease. The mucous membrane in the lungs’ bronchial passages becomes inflamed in this disease. As the irritated membrane swells and grows thicker, it narrows or shuts off the tiny airways in the lungs, resulting in coughing spells accompanied by thick phlegm and ...
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