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- Basic Things You Need To Know About Sinusitis - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinusitis or sinus infection is the inflammation or swelling of the mucosal lining of any of the four pairs of paranasal sinuses embedded in the bones of the skull. This lining produces mucus which serves to clear out bacteria and foreign particles from the sinuses to keep these from clogging. ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Better Health Beyond A Reasonable Doubt [Part 2] - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxLast week I discussed healing on the metaphysical level with the mind. Today I am going to discuss how one can reinforce self-healing with the alternative healing techniques that I have worked with for 20 years. LIFESTYLE Lifestyle includes supplementing with vitamins, having a healthy diet ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - What You Can Do About Your Stuffy Nose - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Steven ParkAlthough many people assume that big nosed people naturally breathe better, there's nothing further from the truth. The shape and size of your nose is mostly cosmetic. How well you breathe actually depends on what your internal breathing passageways look like. And for many sleep apnea ...
Views: 3735(2 votes) - Myths and Facts about Sinusitis - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsWith so many people suffering from sinusitis, it is quite common for several myths to exist about this condition. But believing the myths only leads to more pain, discomfort and suffering. Because of this, it is important to set the record straight and arm people with the knowledge about ...
Views: 2805(1 vote) - Discover a Way to identify the Signs and Symptoms of Asthma - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Maggie DavidWhen my daughter was a baby it was very easy for me to get a diagnosis of Asthma from the medical fraternity, in fact they came to me after I had her in hospital as she was so bad and was in a humicrib. However, others I know have been a little apprehensive to seek medical advice regarding ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - Protect Your Asthmatic Child with an Asthma|Allergy Friendly Home - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Maggie DavidAsthma is an illness that is easily exacerbated, as sufferers are particularly sensitive to the allergens in their environment, especially in and around their home. These allergens are in the form of dust, dust mites, cleaning products, pet hair, and pollens from particular plants in the ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - Cooler Summer Nights - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Denzale MontgomeryPretty soon the Summer months will be hear and the sweltering heat that those months bring will be upon us. Then we will be forced to look for new and different ways to hide from the heat. With the diminishing of the ozone layer each year summer seems to be longer and hotter than the one before ...
Views: 933(3 votes) - Stopping Smoking Cigarettes – How Preparation Is More Important Than You Think - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from William RenoldsYou are trying to enact a positive change when you motivate yourself to improve your lung health. However, most quit-smoking and improve-your-lung-health motivations are born out of fear, and are thus decidedly negative (just check out any Quit Smoking advertising in the media for examples). ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - How to Cope With an Asthma Attack - sufferer - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Maggie DavidAs anyone with asthma will know, worrying about suffering an asthma attack (medically known as an “acute exacerbation” of asthma) is something that prevails throughout life and can sometime limit what a person does. For example I know one person who will get an asthma attack if they go anywhere ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - How to deal with an Asthma Attack – Non sufferers - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Maggie DavidIf you, as a non-sufferer, have ever witnessed an asthma suffering enduring an asthma attack, you will know how terrifying an experience it can be and is it any wonder - never have experienced an attack yourself, it is only natural for you to imagine the worst and panic. So, if you have a ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Asthma and Cough (Asthma Cough) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Maggie DavidToday I would like to discuss a very distressing symptom that many Asthmatics experience, and that is coughing (Asthma Cough) and being unable to take their inhalers. This can sometimes occur in the winter time with the Asthmatic waking up in the middle of the night coughing or first thing in ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Taking a Breather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lisa PetersenOne of the things that give me most joy as a yoga teacher is asking a group of students to simply stand, and connect with their breath. No matter what kind of a day they’ve had, a moment of magic happens when they feel the support of the ground under them, and their breath moving through them. ...
Views: 1914(6 votes) - Hay Fever and Seasonal Allergies - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Megan WinegarHay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is a problem for about 35 million Americans. Sneezing, stuffy or runny noses, itchiness in your eyes, throat, ears - all of these are normal for those suffering from allergies caused by pollen or mold. Allergies have their root in your immune system. ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Reducing Stress To Improve Your Health After Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from William RenoldsModern living and stress seems to many to be inseparable. We are taught by society and through advertising that stress is something that comes in from outside of us and is impossible to avoid... or is it? Dealing with stress requires a proper understanding of its true nature, and then ...
Views: 1601(4 votes) - Why Should Sinus Infections Be Taken Seriously? - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infections are one of the most common of the respiratory disorders. In the United States alone, it is estimated that over 37 million Americans suffer from sinus infections each year. Usually following a bout of common cold, acute sinusitis is normally short-term and reacts very well with ...
Views: 870(2 votes) - You Have Quit Smoking - What Is Next? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThere are many health-related questions on the mind of a recently quit smoker (that’s probably why they quit, naturally). On that regularly occurs to most newly smoking-free people is; I’ve quit, so what is the next step to improving my health? Boosting your Immune System is one activity from ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Treating Sinus Problems Naturally - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus problems most commonly lead to millions of doctor visits annually. Almost twenty percent of Americans suffer from these every year especially during winter season. For many people, winter is a good season to spend time outdoors – skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and other outdoor ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Damage Done Over Years Of Long Term Smoking - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThanks to advertising and information campaigns, everyone is now aware of the state of your lungs after quitting smoking, and by association, your whole body. It does this to a greater extent, and more rapidly, the longer you’ve been smoking and the more you smoked. If you have been a smoker ...
Views: 1970(3 votes) - Therapy for Your Sinus Infection Symptoms - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus is a cavity in the skull that connects to the nostril. Inflammation or redness that occurs in the sinuses are sinus infection symptoms due to the blockage of air. The other name of sinus infection is sinusitis. Other sinus infection symptoms include nasal congestion with discharge or ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - Simple Toothache or Sinus Infection? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsWhen you have a toothache, the first thing that comes to mind is that you might have tooth cavities, abscesses or other dental problems. Immediately, you visit a dentist for professional help. But did it ever happen to you where the dentist didn’t find anything wrong with your teeth? If this is ...
Views: 6363(1 vote) - Allergy and Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaAllergy and asthma are often related to one another. A common misconception about allergy is that it only manifests on the skin with rashes and itchiness. What many of us do not know, that beside the usual lip bulging, is that asthma can also be an allergic reaction. There are many cases ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Are You Remembering To Breathe? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Tracie Grimsley MeyersI am sure that you know breathing is necessary in order to sustain life, but do you know how to breathe in order to sustain a healthier life? Many of us take shallow breaths that begin and end in our chest. When stressed, the breathing becomes even more shallow and at times we even "forget ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - How to Quit Weed Smoking - Understand Your Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Michael PorteousAlong with the ignorance of the general public towards weed the pro marijuana lobbyist are just as ignorant when it comes to marijuana addiction. If you are trying to stop this habit and are having issues you understand the truth behind this struggle and how difficult it can be especially if you ...
Views: 2254(2 votes) - How to Prevent Lung Cancer With Two Vital Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsIf you are still smoking cigarettes or even if you have managed to kick that addiction, then you need to find out preventing lung cancer because you are right in the firing line! While there is no absolute guarantee that you are out of danger, there are methods that reduce this risk to as low a ...
Views: 1378(3 votes) - Lung Detox Ideas That Will Flush Tar From Your Lungs Fast! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsTo detox the lungs is very important to the health of many people's life after they quit smoking, because inside your chest your lungs have been put through the wringer, if you have smoked for many years. They need encouragement to be detoxified with some help, as your body simply cannot do it ...
Views: 7944(4 votes) - Diagnosis and Treatment of a Sinus Problem - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsA Sinus problem, infection or sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head. A person with a sinus problem may also have a cough, a fever, bad breath, and nasal ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Acute and Chronic Sinus Infection Treatment - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsAt first, it may be hard to tell whether you have acute sinus infection or chronic sinus infection. After a diagnosis, you may learn that these two differ not only in the nature of the condition but also in the treatments used to improve individual symptoms. Below is a quick review of the ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Silent, Good-looking Help For Allergies - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Bette DowdellHalf of us have thyroid problems, mostly undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. A whacked out thyroid tends to drag down the whole endocrine system, of which it is a part. In turn, a misbehaving endocrine system can drag along all kinds of stuff. Stuff you’d never in a million years figure out had ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Sinus Infections in Young Children - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infections in young children are just as common as sinus infections in adults. Unfortunately, very young children may not be able to express the discomfort that they are feeling clearly enough for their parents to understand. This means that parents need to be alert for symptoms so they ...
Views: 958(3 votes) - Can Deviated Nasal Septum Cause Sinus Problems? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsDeviated Nasal Septum What is a deviated nasal septum? What are the implications of this condition? Does it cause sinus problems for a person? These are just some of the questions that might run on your mind if you are diagnosed with having deviated nasal septum. Ideally, the nasal septum is ...
Views: 3711(2 votes) - Treating Your Sinus Infection Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus trouble comes in two versions: acute and chronic. The acute attack of sinusitis, which lasts for a week to ten days, produces a headache that can range in intensity from minor to what feels like bone shattering. Chronic sinus infection symptoms seldom causes head pain, although it does ...
Views: 1078(6 votes) - Breath Therapy and Stress - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandIt can be said that the lives we lead have become more and more stressful over the year so that now we spend more time in the flight or fight mode rather than in a state of relaxation. This is largely due to external stresses we experience such as work demands, family live, lack of sleep, ...
Views: 1068(3 votes) - Better Breathing And Relaxation For A Healthy Mind And Body - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - Sinus Infection Rinse Treatments - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infection rinse has proven to be an excellent natural cure and effective home remedy for sinus infection. There are several ways to perform a sinus infection rinse. The following are only a few of your options: Sinus Infection Rinse with the Use of a Plastic Syringe - this method is ...
Views: 1428(3 votes) - What To Avoid And Natural Remedies To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterAsthma is a breathing problem caused by an obstructed airway. Your bronchial airways suddenly contract, you feel tightness in your chest, you wheeze, cough and become short of breath. Ninety percent of asthma is triggered by an allergy. The most common allergic trigger for asthma are animal ...
Views: 5951(5 votes) - Let's Take A Deep Breath As We Move Toward 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Barbara-Lynn FreedAs we approach 2012, the end date of the Mayan Calendar, we have all observed how our lives have grown more intense. This is due to the higher energies or light coming to the Planet at this time. This light has a vibratory rate much faster than we are used to. Those of us who are doing inner ...
Views: 1576(4 votes) - All Natural Stop Snoring Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa WelchSTOP SNORING NATURALLY OVERCOME SNORING ONCE AND FOR ALL Does drinking coffee or drinking wine cause snoring. Why is it that snoring occurs more commonly in men than in women? Is this a coincidence or is there a practical explanation as to why snoring seems to happen to men more ...
Views: 4228(5 votes) - Spring Has Sprung! Do You Know Where Your Allergies Are? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Megan WinegarOh spring! Bringer of crocuses, birdsongs and the return of bunnies! Why must you torment so many with your pollens when you are - generally - so very lovely? And more importantly, what can the tormented do about it? The problem with spring - at least from an allergy-sufferer's perspective - ...
Views: 1153(4 votes) - Common Cold or Sinus Infection? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsLink between Common Colds and Sinus Infection • A common cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus, infecting your nose and throat. When you have a cold, you would feel symptoms such as clogged and runny nose, post-nasal drip, headache and fatigue. For some, coughing and low ...
Views: 1178(5 votes) - Rejuvenate Yourself With Breathwork - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sukie BaxterBreath is what is called a primary pattern, meaning it's one of the first things a child does when he or she is born. Your whole body responds to the air that you bring in through your lungs, not just your chest, and oxygen is the most vital nutrient your body requires. While you can live ...
Views: 1924(5 votes) - Breathe to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Aaron HoopesMost of us understand that a healthy diet and exercise are vitally important to effective weight loss. As trainers this is something we preach to our clients daily. However, it is possible that despite the best efforts in dieting and exercise, high levels of stress may be preventing weight loss. ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Breathe to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Aaron HoopesMost of us understand that a healthy diet and exercise are vitally important to effective weight loss. As trainers this is something we preach to our clients daily. However, it is possible that despite the best efforts in dieting and exercise, high levels of stress may be preventing weight loss. ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Relieving Your Congestion - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsCongestion can be the result of a cold, flu, allergies or a sinus infection. The symptoms of sinus infection congestion can be painful pressure within the nostril and facial area. Your sinuses naturally produce mucus, which helps to moisturize and drain the nasal passage. When your sinus opening ...
Views: 1235(3 votes) - Problems Avoided by Getting Your Air Quality Tested - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Paul BuchananIf you have a low immune system, I am sure you take all precautions to keep your health at its best. Besides vitamins and eating the right foods, have you considered your air quality? Some people find themselves suffering for years just because of the air in their living environment. Here are ...
Views: 1122(3 votes) - Alternate Nostril Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinDr. Oz shared with the public this January, a show on the techniques for alternative healing which included Reiki and alternate nostril breathing, sanskrit Anuloma Viloma. Alternate nostril breathing is for balancing the left and right sides of the brain. The left side of the brain is for ...
Views: 3195(4 votes) - Controlling Panic Attacks With Breathing Exercises - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Nathan TylerPeople who suffer from social anxiety may find it difficult in controlling panic attacks in social situations. The treatments available include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and antidepressants, although unconventional methods such as self-help, acupuncture and hypnotherapy may also be ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn part one we talked about the body mechanics involved in breathing. In this article we will talk about a subtler energetic aspect of qigong breathing. This is the part of your practice that makes qigong different from other physical exercises. Mindfulness. There is a saying in Chinese, "Yo yi ...
Views: 1969(2 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandThe Chinese character for qi is the same as the character used for breath. When we breathe air we are breathing qi. In English when we breathe in, we inspire or "take in the spirit." Many ancient health practices focus on breathing. It is how we sustain life from minute to minute. It continues ...
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