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- Why is my dog dragging his butt? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Misty JhonesThis behavior is called "scooting" when dogs lay their butts flat on the ground and pull forward with their front legs. Dogs perform this behavior inside and outside your home. This can leave marks and stains on your floor as the dog can get dirty as he has been relieved. Not only does this ...
Views: 494(1 vote) - Why Regular Dental Check up is Important for Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Jaclyn TengEach and every body part is important for you and hence it becomes your core responsibility to take care of them. From tip to toe, every body part must care in a healthy way. Teethes is one of the essential parts of your body that most of you avoid and it results in decay of your teeth with the ...
Views: 442(1 vote) - Why should dentists invest in social media marketing? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Harpreet Singh NagiDo you think that social media is not the right platform for you to promote your dental practice? It is probably because you think something related to oral health and hygiene might not capture the interest of the audience on social media. But this is a huge misconception and you can see ...
Views: 517(1 vote) - Why Using I-AM, is a Game-Changer - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why Using, “I-AM”, is a Game-Changer!” Remember this? “I-Am-What-I-Am, and That’s All That I-Am, I’m Popeye-The Sailor Man. I’m Strong at The Finish, Cause I Eats Me Spinach. I’m Popeye-The-Sailor-Man.” [Repeat the Lyrics] “I-am-what-I-am, and that’s all that I-am. I’m ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Why Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid]is an essential vitamin? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Prof. George GrantVitamin B5, or Pantothenic Acid, is an essential vitamin required by the body for cellular processes and optimal maintenance of fat. A deficiency of vitamin B5 is rare, however, when it does occur is usually seen in the form of irritability, fatigue, apathy, numbness, paresthesia, and muscle ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - Why You Need To Upgrade Your Hearing Aid Today? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2020 from srija DharWith latest advancements in hearing technology, one can always opt for a better hearing device that fulfils the criteria of comfort and clarity. Generally hearing aids possess a life span of 3-7 years. However, some shortcomings in terms of sound clarity and resonance can compel one to change or ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - Why You Should Change Your Workout Routine - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldIs your workout routine getting stale and boring? Are you dreading going to the gym? If this is the case then you probably need to change your workout routine. We all have our exercise habits. We warm up for 10 minutes before we workout. We then go to our stepping class or aerobics class ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Why Your Back Hurts - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Dr. Michael L. HallHundreds of Raleigh residents experience low back pain or neck pain at any given time. When your back hurts bad enough for long enough a normal life becomes impossible. In the past, a patient suffering with a bad back was usually given pain medications or injections, instructed to refrain from ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Why Your Doctor May Not Know About Breast Health - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Jan JanzenFor many women, they trust their doctor as the final authority on their health. They look to their doctor as the be-all-and-end-all of wisdom in keeping them well. However, doctors are not for keeping you well. Doctors are there to help you get well ONCE you are sick. Asking a doctor to ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Women and Exercise. The Basics and FAQs - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Fitness RepublicWomen and Exercise. The Basics and FAQs There are plenty of reasons why women should exercise, but some aren’t as obvious as others. • To decrease anxiety • To increase flexibility • To build bone density • To increase lean muscle mass • To improve athletic performance • To control ...
Views: 599(1 vote) - Women And Weight Gain - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from gretchen jackWomen And Weight Gain:What Changes You Need To Make Between 35-55 The proverbial conversation: women and weight gain. It eventually seems to be the topic of conversation at every event I go: grocery store shopping, clothes buying, sports events, weddings, birthday parties, class ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisYeast Infection Yeast infections can occur almost anywhere in an immune- compromised person (such as one with H.I.V.): in the throat and esophagus, in the bloodstream, etc. In a person with a normal immune system, when we say “yeast infection”, we are usually referring to a yeast growth in the ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Yoga in India: 7 Differences Between Eastern and Western Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from yogatemple indiaYoga in India and in the West is very different, and as I came to explore it more it’s something I really wanted to share about on the blog. Before India, I took hot yoga in the US and loved it as a hard-core workout. I was pretty sure all I lost was water-weight, but I liked the feeling of ...
Views: 626(1 vote) - You Are What You Eat, So Eat Organic For Goodness Sake! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestYou’ve head it so many times, “You are what you eat.” but have you ever really thought about what it means? And do you remember to think about it when you’re making your ever more important food choices at the shop? There's no way around it, you need to eat organic food for good health. The ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - You can easily lower your blood pressure without medication . so many ways . Pick what works for you - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBlood Pressure Blood pressure bullets • Eating less sugar leads to steadier blood sugar levels and that turns off the high blood pressure gene. Limit sugary drinks and opt for whole grain high fiber carbs. • Omega 3 will moderately improve high blood pressure. • Folic acid and calcium can ...
Views: 3668(1 vote) - You Can Benefit From A Blood Panel - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Jaclyn TengHow often do you think about blood tests? Probably not very often, as they're not always pleasant memories. Even if you get comfortable with them, someone is sticking a needle in you and drawing blood. If you've had them done before, it was usually because a doctor was trying to diagnose a ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Your Health & Wellness - the team approach - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichWhat role do you play when you visit your doctor? Do you realize that you are an important member of the team? After all this is all about your health and wellness. As the most important member of the team, you are the one who can be most effective in describing your health concerns. It is your ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Your sleeping position affects your brain and overall health - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneTossing and turning, getting cocooned by the sheets, or waking up several times during the night because of your partner’s snoring? (“What? You’re kidding – I don’t snore!” is a common response by your better half.) If this happens on a regular basis, you may be sleep-deprived. You’re bound to ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - “I Ran a Paediatric ER Clinic and Didn’t Even Know About the Vaccine Compensation Program (VAERS)” - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Pixie Forest“What I notice is that children who come to me from other practices where they've been fully vaccinated often are--well they are the kids in my practice with asthma, panic disorder, OCD, pandas, autism, Asperger's. My kids who've never been vaccinated in my practice, I don't see those issues. ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - “Vaccinations are now carried out for purely commercial reasons" - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Pixie Forest"In the publications of the pharmaceutical industry vaccinations are praised with prayer-like repetition...to instill the belief in the benefit and the necessity of vaccinations. Evidence which disproves such claims is conveniently ignored. The 'victory over epidemics' was not won by medical ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - How To Repair Erectile Dysfunction? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Smith WrightChallenge for many guys now irrespective of their age — youthful, middle-age-old. Since erectile dysfunction may be brought on by several variables — a health state, psychological or relationship issues, some sorts of drugs, smoking, medications, or alcohol — an erectile dysfunction treatment is ...
Views: 979(2 votes) - *** For Optimal Health - Fill Your Belly with Foods that Provide Good Bacteria - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHFill your belly with foods that provide good bacteria, like Omega 3 fatty acids, enzymes and whole-food sources of nutrients. By now you know how important it is to consume a diet based on natural or whole foods for optimal gut health. But this way of eating is nothing new. In fact, did you ...
Views: 7483(9 votes) - Winter Blues Got You Down? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAre you feeling tired, irritable or simply just, “down in the dumps?” If so, it is likely that you are suffering from the dreaded condition, Winter Blues. The official name for it is Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), interesting acronym, isn’t it? Now, I am not generally one for labels, ...
Views: 2293(6 votes) - ***Do You Know Where Your Calcium Comes From? What the Best Source of Calcium is for Your Health? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHIn a rock quarry in China, a bulldozer creeps along, ferrying a load of large limestone rocks to a conveyor belt that disappears inside a large processing facility...known as Calcium Carbonate from limestone. Out in the North Atlantic, a massive tanker ship vacuums tons of calcified material ...
Views: 11955(5 votes) - War-Game Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWar-Game Your Health War-gaming is a technique used to visualize the battlefield before going to battle. Several courses of action are then developed and played through to the end to assess what the probable outcome would be. This allows the commander and his staff to further refine a course ...
Views: 2031(4 votes) - Children Facing Adult Diseases – Who is Responsible? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichThe reports and statistics are out. The percentage of children who are overweight has doubled over the past 30 years. It is neither a surprise nor a secret – we see it with our own eyes. As our society has made great progress over the years in many areas of health, our children now face a major ...
Views: 1922(3 votes) - Genetically Modified Foods - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Nichole BijelicDid You Know That You Have Been Eating Genetically Modified Food, Since 1996? What is Genetically Modified Organism’s (GMO), anyhow? It sounds like some sci-fi movie….or invader of the body snatchers. Here’s the technical definition for GMO’s. Genetic Engineering involves the laboratory ...
Views: 1797(3 votes) - How to Prevent Stomach Cancer or Peptic Ulcer in Just 1 Week - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Junji TakanoLoss of appetite is usually a part of the normal aging process. Our digestive system tends to worsen with age especially when it comes to our stomach. However, some stomach or digestive problems don't necessarily relate to normal aging. Rather, the stomach may actually be aging prematurely or ...
Views: 1720(3 votes) - Reflexology: Healing Touch for Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Linda ChollarReflexology: Healing Touch? for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain by Linda Chollar, AAEd, CWC, NBCR Touch Is Good Medicine Rising to meet the challenge of supporting the Fibromyalgia community, specific bodywork and touch therapies are merging with the allopathic as integrative treatment ...
Views: 4419(3 votes) - Super Foods for Antiaging & Total Wellness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat makes a "superfood"? When it comes to healthy eating, there are foods that are so exceptionally nutrient dense and the benefits of eating them so amazing, that they are often referred to as “super foods”. What’s more, they have more nutrients per calorie than most other foods and ...
Views: 2156(3 votes) - *** Why You Should Say 'NO' to GMO Foods - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhat are GMO’s? Also known by many as Frankenstein Foods...The term GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) is most commonly used to reference crop plants which have been modified through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology. This controversial science allows DNA from one species to ...
Views: 6179(7 votes) - ***Healthy Weight Loss, How do you do it? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Helena EderveenThere are so many weight loss programs around that is it not surprising that people get confused. It is confusing based upon all the advertising that shows up everywhere and in most cases has nothing to do with providing you with healthy weight loss. Is advertising working and what are we ...
Views: 4403(7 votes) - Spirulina the Super Food - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSpirulina is a natural alga which has richest natural ingredients: Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin A ,Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, zeaxanthin, easy-to-absorb Iron ; Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Phycocyanin ; Chlorophyll ,Glycolipids , SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) a potent antioxidant. Spirulina is a ...
Views: 2484(2 votes) - ***What Is Thyroid Cancer and what can you do about it! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenBeing diagnosed with cancer is a fear that many people have. There are a number of different cancers out there and as a person gets older, they are more vulnerable to them. When it comes to cancer, there are many causes and reasons why someone contracts a cancer. There are some people who ...
Views: 4445(6 votes) - ***Where are the Toxins? Can you Spot Them? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Barb LulayWe've discussed how toxins can affect our crops and the nutritional value of specific produce and we've discussed how these toxins are harmful but why? Why do we want to reduce toxins around us - they never seemed to hurt us before. I'm sure you've heard it from other generations - I ate bacon ...
Views: 1761(2 votes) - 10 Natural Remedies to Reduce Muscle Pain and Inflammation - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Josse FordIf you suffer from muscle or joint pain you know how much it can impact your life. From not being able to play active sports to missing out on family fun – the effects can be far-reaching and upsetting. So, its natural that we search for pain remedies. Almost everyone is familiar with ...
Views: 20104(2 votes) - 10 Warning Signs of Leukemia and Why You Need to Know Them - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Belen TanghalWhy is it necessary that you know the warning signs of leukemia? Here's why...Leukemia, just like any other type of cancer, is a complicated disease. It has many different types. There is the acute type and the chronic type. Both have the same leukemia signs but the time frame they ...
Views: 895(2 votes) - 3 Best Ways to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Junji TakanoDid you know that Iron Deficiency Anemia affects about 20% of the world’s population? It is also the most common type of anemia caused by inadequate dietary intake or absorption of iron. But if you do suffer from iron deficiency anemia due to lack of iron in your body, don’t look again on those ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - 4 Dangers of Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Cara NicoleThere aren't many people who haven’t dieted sometime in their lifetime. Dieting may include calorie counting, low-card dieting, portion control, supplements, and/or calorie restrictions. If a person does lose weight on these diets, they usually gain all of the weight they lost and some ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - 4 Fundamental Anti Aging Tips You Can’t Live Without - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Ingela JohanssonThere’s a lot of talk about anti aging skin care today. Many companies are trying to sell you products, while others are selling you treatment plans that cost a fortune. Not all of them are bad, but most of them certainly aren’t in your best interest. It all comes down to doing your research, ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - 7 Organic Super Foods for Super Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestWhen you ask the experts, they will tell you that there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered 'weight loss/keeping it off super foods' because they fill your tummy without adding very many calories: fruits and vegetables. What's THE nutrient that gives organic fruits and ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - About Albert Einstein To Write Effective Albert Einstein Essay - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Sam CollierNow, that you are assigned to write an Albert Einstein essay, you need to have an idea about Albert Einstein so that you can properly write essay on Albert Einstein .Almost everybody knows about the famous scientist but the knowledge is not enough so here, we will be presenting you a look into ...
Views: 1825(2 votes) - Achieving Optimal Health through Efficient Digestion - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Brenda Sahlin, DCYour health begins in your gut! For your body to make energy you must first have strong digestion. "Acid indigestion is probably the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood condition in health care today. 90% or more of those diagnosed with too much stomach acid production actually produce too ...
Views: 878(2 votes) - Breast Health: What is Digital Infrared Thermography? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampFamiliarizing oneself with the various means to detect and diagnosis breast cancer is incredibly important, and will hopefully enable you, or the women in your life, to make more informed decisions when deciding how to go about breast cancer prevention and protection. Though I do not wish to ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - CAN VITAMIN D SERIOUSLY IMPACT YOUR HEALTH? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Lori Shemek, PhD, CLC, NCHave you ever questioned whether there was just one nutrient that may help prevent Heart Disease, Cancer (especially breast, prostate and colon), Osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Obesity, Renal Issues, High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome and much more? Well, there ...
Views: 1143(4 votes) - Causes Of Extreme Fatigue: How To Stop Extreme Fatigue At Its Roots - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Michael LeeExtreme fatigue can sometimes be called chronic fatigue due to its persistence. It’s not the kind of condition that can easily be remedied by getting a good night’s sleep or by taking a break from work, and is actually a constant reminder that there is something wrong with your body. If you ...
Views: 1722(2 votes) - Causes of Ringing in the Ear - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Adrian FeatherstoneWhat causes the ringing in the ears that we universally call tinnitus? Well, it could be that the sufferer has very recently been in a particularly noisy environment. Exposure to very loud or even constant mid-range noise can leave the ears ringing for anyone until the ears have settled down and ...
Views: 1422(4 votes) - Chest Diseases - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from adair flemingChest Diseases Chest is the Part of Human Body between Neck and the abdomen enclosed by Ribs. Chest Is Most important part of body after head because of heart, Lungs and stomach these Organs are found in chest area. Stomach primary work is digest human foods, Heart circulate the blood in all ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - Do You Breathe With Your Right or Left Brain? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sharron CalvinDo you know what side of your brain you're using when balancing your checkbook or listening to music? The left side enjoys facts and figures, while the right enjoys daydreaming. You can develop both sides of your brain and learn to shift when appropriate through the breath. Breath is the ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - Does Your Heart Age Affects Its Normal Functions? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart’s function is to continuously pump blood so all your body cells receive the nutrition needed to maintain life. The good news is that as the heart ages, the changes it goes through are not very great and its capacity to send blood to all your cells is not diminished when you are at ...
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