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- Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 6 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 5 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 4 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too. In your first lessons, you learned how to "listen" to ...
Views: 2665 - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 3 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too. In ...
Views: 2127 - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 2 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too. In ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 1 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance. You can too. ...
Views: 1871 - Pilates and The Ankle - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bodycenter StudiosSpring is coming and exercising outside becomes more pleasant. As you head into training for your spring and summer activities, a part of the body we often forget about is the ankle. We forget until we injure them, that is. An ankle injury can really put a crimp in your training schedule. ...
Views: 3551(3 votes) - General Facts on Lung Cancer: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment For Lung Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michael LeeEducating yourself about the general facts on lung cancer is essential to help prevent acquiring the disease. As the number one cause of death among men in America and one of the major causes of death cases throughout the world, health experts are furthering their efforts in trying to unearth ...
Views: 964 - May is National Mental Health Awareness Month - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Karen MurankoAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States and probably the world. It affects millions of men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Anxiety disorders cost more than $42 billion a year, almost one-third of the country's $148 billion ...
Views: 1689 - Breathing and Being and Doing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Scott GauthierKen Dyctwald in his book Bodymind wrote that "To breathe is to feel, and conversely, not to breathe is not to feel. So how do you feel today? How are you breathing? I have found that it is very helpful to check in on your breath in order to gauge how you may be feeling. Here are some ...
Views: 1035 - Silent Killer - Understanding Why Hypertension is called the Silent Killer Disease - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is widely known as the “silent killer”. Statistics have it that out of the fifty million Americans afflicted with hypertension or high blood pressure, only an estimated of thirty million had proper diagnosis. In fact, most of those who were diagnosed did not visit their ...
Views: 1187 - Smoking - The Hard Facts about Nicotine and how it Causes Hypertension - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on medical studies, it is said that smoking tobacco or cigarettes can cause your blood pressure level to increase by 5 to 10 mm Hg during the day. It is actually the systolic blood pressure that is largely affected since the systolic blood pressure count increases by at least 20 mm Hg. ...
Views: 820 - Are You Nagged by Never Ending Health Problems? You May Be Drinking Less Water - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Gowripathi BMany of us are troubled by never ending health problems and spend time and money on doctors and hospitals. But most importantly, ill health is a big obstacle in reaching our goals of life. Most of the problems start because of a few errors in diet and wrong life styles. Many health problems ...
Views: 1571 - Living with Multiple Sclerosis - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Brigid IsmailAfter months of tests to determine the cause of a weakness on my left side and my sudden propensity for falling, I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Since then, I have been living with this disease which is slowly progressing and has been changing my life in many ways. ...
Views: 731 - Be Proactive About Your Heart Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalYour heart works hard to continuously pump blood, non-stop, to other parts of the body. Incredibly, it pumps 2000 gallons a day and beats about 100,000 beats a day! This rhythmic pumping ensures the circulation of a fresh supply of oxygen-rich blood to all organs, tissues and cells of the ...
Views: 977 - Natural Toxin as Acne Vulgaris Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe period of adolescence and early adulthood is a phase of raging hormones. During this transition, the body goes through significant hormonal and physiological alterations which consequently result to remarkable changes in the body. This period can actually be an awkward one and one such ...
Views: 980 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - the Female Condom is a Barrier Method for Safer Sex - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleySexually transmitted diseases are infections that are transmitted through sexual activity. Any sexual activity can transmit the pathogens that cause STD's. Penile vaginal contact is not a requirement for transmission. You can pick up a sexually transmitted disease through oral genital ...
Views: 1609 - Why Am I So Tired? How To Overcome Tiredness’ Top 3 Culprits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Michael LeeWhy am I so tired? That seems to be the universal question, isn’t it? I soon realized that I’m not the only one suffering from this fate. Millions of people all over the world also find themselves feeling exhausted all the time. Because a lot of people are now asking themselves and others why ...
Views: 697 - Delayed Gratification! How Can We Possibly Wait? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Jan MiesseDelayed Gratification! Why would I want to wait on something when I can have it now? This attribute is the ability to focus on the long term consequence of your decisions today and having that translate into the appropriate action. This process is foundational to really successful people - ...
Views: 1786 - The Water We Drink - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Diana Garber“Don’t drink the water,” was a suggestion someone made before our trip to Mexico. I’m happy to report that hotels took several measures to ensure the water we consumed was clean and safe. Being surrounded by water, it was natural to reflect on its beauty and importance. Our bodies are mostly ...
Views: 1800 - Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan - Planned with Proper Medical Consultation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on statistics, 3 percent to 5 percent of pregnant women suffer gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes is related to the insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes as far as the need for proper diet and exercise is concerned. Due to her pregnancy, the pregnant woman is less mindful of her ...
Views: 884 - Effective Treatments to Avoid Diabetes Type II Progression - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonType 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and the insulin concern is either the insufficiency of its production or the lack of response by the body cells to insulin functions. Hence, treatments involve the implementation of a proper diet, enough exercise, and drug medication. However, ...
Views: 741 - What Your Massage Course Should Teach You - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from matt traversoMassage therapy is a great skill to have because it enables you to help people deal with stress which is one of the most prevalent and destructive things acting upon us every day. High stress levels can be the underlying cause of such things as pain, sleeplessness, anxiety, high blood pressure, ...
Views: 863 - Cholesterol Levels and Ratios - Are Cholesterol Numbers Confusing You? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyCholesterol levels are being tested as part of regular health screening all over the world yet many people are confused by their cholesterol numbers and how they are expressed. Part of this confusion may stem from the fact that most of the cholesterol literature is coming from the United States ...
Views: 1434 - Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAcid Reflux or GERD is a severe digestive condition that affects 1 out of every 10 adults in their lifetime. The disease is obviously very common, yet often goes untreated. If treated, it is generally treated with the use of drugs which does not cure the problem. The drug treatment only ...
Views: 796 - How to Dissolve Kidney Stones Effectively Using the Latest Technology - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonRecent technology aimed on how to dissolve kidney stones are already available in some hospitals. Thanks to various medical practitioners whose purpose is to ease the pain of the sufferers, giving rise to modern equipment on how to dissolve kidney stones effectively. Kidney stones are ...
Views: 1125 - Treatment of Kidney Stones - Different Treatment Options for Different Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones start out as minute pieces of crystals, formed out of insoluble salt and minerals known as oxalates, which the kidney was not able to excrete through its urine. Often times, this may be due to lack of water intake to keep the stones soluble enough to be washed out. The treatment ...
Views: 945 - Kidney Stones Disease - All The Things We have To Know About It - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonLiving a healthy life is keeping away from any kidney stones disease. This is not accomplished overnight but by maintaining healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyle in order to avoid it. Kidney stones are formed when the mineral deposits in the body hardened in the kidney. There is the ...
Views: 878 - Bioidentical Hormones vs. Synthetic Hormones- Is There a Choice? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Kathy Jane SmithBioidentical hormones are often a controversial and confusing topic. There has been a lot of research and discussion about it recently and many women are still feeling as if they are in the dark. Many times traditional physicians or medical professionals will not fully explain treatment with ...
Views: 2014 - Acne Diet - The Secrets to Clearing Your Acne - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from JD DeanFinding a great acne diet to help your skin become clear can be difficult. One of the reasons for this is that there are a ton of different programs available out there. Doing some research can help you find something that works extremely well for you. Your diet can help you clear up your ...
Views: 1257 - Lung Cancer Warning Signs: Early Detection Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Michael LeeEarly detection of lung cancer warning signs - or any other types of illnesses - is crucial in helping to find a cure for the disease. Indeed, the earlier one is able to find out about the disease, the better chances they have for combating the illness. Lung cancer warning signs are similar to ...
Views: 910 - Balance Through the Storm - Maintaining our Health in Hard Times - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Megan OltmanBalance is a precarious thing. Living a life in balance is a challenge for most of us in the 21st century, with the demands of careers, family, a fast-changing world, information overload. Add chronic illness into that mix and living a life in balance becomes both more crucial and more ...
Views: 1015 - How to Control Diabetes - Steps You Need to Know in Treating Diabetes Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are afflicted by the diabetes disease, chances are you will spend the rest of your life coping on how to control the dreaded disease. A person has diabetes if the blood sugar level is higher than the normal level. Diabetes are categorized into three types namely: type 1, type 2 and ...
Views: 690 - Diabetes Management - Implementing the Proper Methods and Tools - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to avoid long-term complications such as amputation, blindness and damage to the different body organs, diabetes management is a serious undertaking that every afflicted person should handle. The objective is to maintain the blood sugar level within the bounds of the standard level and ...
Views: 643 - Effects of Lung Cancer Treatments: The Terrible Side Effects - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Michael LeeThe effects of lung cancer on the patient's body can differ according to the type and stage of the disease. However, studies are now focused towards the impact of treatments intended to cure the disease in patients. Although these have been recognized as temporary effects only, it still does ...
Views: 722 - Be Your Best Health Care Advocate - Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou gathered new information. You have questions about a many different issues. Now you want answers. Where do you find the answers to your questions? What resources do you have to get the answers about your health in particular? Your doctor is you’re first thought, but you have only one ...
Views: 1106 - The Fluoride Fraud - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Bette DowdellEnough with the fluoride already! Communities began adding fluoride to our drinking water based on “scientific” studies–which turned out to be bogus–claiming fluoride would protect our teeth from cavities. Based on the same “science,” companies put the stuff in toothpaste. Fact is, fluoride ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Natural Stem Cell Enhancers - An Exciting New Paradigm in Health - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Kip BrickerFor many years now, research involving stem cells has been all over the news headlines … for a good reason. According to the U.S. government’s National Institutes for Health (NIH), “Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort ...
Views: 473 - Guidelines for Health Risk Appraisals - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from ravi vermaHealth Risk Appraisals are tools that identify and quantify an individual's risk of morbidity or mortality using demographic, medical and lifestyle information. "Health Risk Appraisals and Medicare", an evaluation report completed by RAND for CMS, reached the following conclusions. • Effective ...
Views: 1238 - Playground Safety - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from David ChristopherPlaygrounds, adorned with the latest outdoor play equipment and structures, are great venues for children to develop their motor abilities, cognitive aptitude, and socializing skills. But sometimes, playgrounds pose hazards to children, even if all their child playground equipment have met and ...
Views: 883 - How Much Time Will I Have to Be Off Work for Hip Replacement Surgery? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Chris Al-AswadRecovery after hip replacement surgery involves a slow process of rehabilitation. Swelling remains a serious issue for most patients. While each person will recover at a different rate, doctors expect patients to return to work between six and eight weeks for office jobs and three to six ...
Views: 2413 - Some Information to Know About Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from dr ronyVitamin B5 (also known as pantothenic acid) is part of the B-complex group of vitamins. The discovery of this vitamin is credited to R.J. Williams who made the initial discovery in 1919 and isolated it from yeast in 1933. The main function of pantothenic acid is to help your body's cells break ...
Views: 644 - The Processes of Behavior Change - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from ravi vermaOnce Prochaska and DiClemente identified the stages of change and their characteristics, the next challenge was to understand how one could move from one stage to the next. To explain this complex movement, they identified ten different processes and the stages where they seem most ...
Views: 1154 - Breast Cancer Stages: Importance of Knowing Breast Cancer Stages - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Michael LeeDetermining the breast cancer stages is important since it enables the patient and doctor to identify the treatment necessary for one’s condition. Also, it is essential in assessing the risk of the given condition and what lifestyle changes the patient can do to improve their health. ...
Views: 588 - The Stages of Change Model - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from ravi vermaStages of Change: Introduction When Psychologist James Prochaska, Ph.D. was a junior in college, his father died from alcoholism and depression. Throughout his illness, Dr. Prochaska's father had expressed a mistrust in psychotherapy and refused to consider it — with tragic results. Dr. ...
Views: 2768 - The Different Types of Acid Reflux Tests - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt seems as though acid reflux disease is becoming more popular and common over the past ten years or so. With such a drastic increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with having acid reflux, testing has also become more popular. However, there is not just one acid reflux test, doctors ...
Views: 2464 - Foods for Acid Reflux - Know What to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWhether you are a person that has been diagnosed with acid reflux or you are researching it for a friend, we will hopefully be able to clarify some of the questions you might have in regards to the food for acid reflux that you can eat and the foods that you should avoid eating. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1661 - Diet for Acid Reflux - 4 Tips to Live By - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSuffering from acid reflux is not necessary. Did you know that you can control your acid reflux symptoms, for the most part? Use your diet for acid reflux control, take back your life and let go of the discomforts of acid reflux. Here are 4 tips that you should use to control your acid reflux ...
Views: 650 - How to Tell What Research to Believe - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou see it on television. You hear them on radio stations, you read them all over. The medical commercials talk about research. Diet products talk about research. So then the question is what research can you trust? The fact is anyone can do a research project. I know that for my current ...
Views: 1111 - Being Your Best Health Care Advocate - Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou gathered new information. You have questions about a many different issues. Now you want answers. Where do you find the answers to your questions? What resources do you have to get the answers about your health in particular? Your doctor is you’re first thought, but you have only one ...
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