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- Acid or Alkaline - Understanding ph - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Philip HarrisAre you acid or alkaline? Not exactly water cooler speak, but a very important gauge to your potential future health. The road to good health or poor health leaves clues along the way and ph is one such clue. It stands for potential [of] hydrogen and is one of the most fundamental and ...
Views: 553 - Unbeleivably Easy Weight Loss Technique - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Jo MarkThe human body is mostly water. In fact, your body is composed of 80% water. It’s vital for life and serves us in a number of different ways. We drink water to maintain the optimum level of hydration in our bodies, to flush toxins out and cleanse the body, to cool off, to keep the joints ...
Views: 1156 - Financial Burden of Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Jess BaadMesothelioma requires a lot of money for treatment. Professional fees for medical doctors, laboratory expenses and medicines need money. Since the patient is unable to earn an income because of his incapacity to work, all the more money is needed. This dreadful disease exerts a lot of financial ...
Views: 1223 - The Eight Signs Of Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Mike SmithA lot of people ask, "How do I know if I am overeating for emotional reasons?" Luckily, figuring this out is one of the easiest things to do. There are very specific symptoms and signs that you can look for. If any of the following statements sound like they could apply to you, then it's likely ...
Views: 747(2 votes) - 7 Easy Tips For Acne Back Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Jojo MichelleNatural acne solutions can be of herbs, fruits to be things that you find in the kitchen such as baking powder and oatmeal. But the most natural of all solutions is acne for a healthy daily habits. Prevention, after all, is still one million times better than cure. Although there is no solid ...
Views: 718 - Finding an Insomnia Natural Treatment in a Pill - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Josh WestLate at night and possibly early in the morning, if you were to turn on your television you’d be guaranteed to see someone telling you about a revolutionary product to help you get back to sleep. These commercials all contain one thing in common, being that they claim to be the best no ...
Views: 647 - 20/20 Vision Comes With Proper Management - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Jay StockmanProper medical management of any surgery is vital to its ultimate success. Refractive surgery, in particular requires meticulous monitoring, and adapting in order for the individual to achieve the refractive goal set forth. Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a common refractive procedure that ...
Views: 1335 - Simple Approach to Healing the Root Cause - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Aurelio RamosRecently had the opportunity to be reminded by a Natures Sunshine training of how simple it can be to heal at the root cause. Now, notice I said simple, not necessarily easy, those are two very different things. That being said, simple CAN be easy if the determination and commitment to heal is ...
Views: 1080 - A Quick Natural Energy Boosting Tip - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Anthony DiClementiThere is a school of thought in the scientific community that chronic low level inflammation may be the cause of almost all age related diseases and declines. Dr. Andrew Weil has even developed what he calls ‘The Inflammation Diet,’ which is not a “diet” in the ...
Views: 694 - How to Naturally Boost Energy Levels - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Anthony DiClementiEat Across the Color Scheme of Fruits and Vegetables - The beneficial color pigments in fruits and vegetables protect these living foods from oxidative stress. When we consume these fruits and vegetables, these same pigments protect our bodies form oxidative stress and provide a natural energy ...
Views: 557 - Treating Social Anxiety Advice - Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Anthony DiClementiTreating Social Anxiety is one of the most important components to increasing your natural energy levels. When we are anxious or stressed it uses valuable physical and psychological energy that could otherwise be applied to productive activities. Aside from herbal stress relief supplements, ...
Views: 501 - Top 10 Natural Energy Boosters - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Anthony DiClementiHave you ever been told, "You need to take dietary supplements - no matter how healthy you eat."? Most people react to this suggestion with dismay. The thought of having to take supplements everyday can be discouraging; at least this is what I thought. That is until I understood the reason why. ...
Views: 868 - 3 Cystic Acne Cure Methods - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThere is one thing most people have in common and that is the fact that, at some point in their lives, they either have, had or will have trouble with acne. Many people think that acne is something that is generally found on your face but in fact it can be troublesome on your back area as ...
Views: 1769 - Health and Youth Renaissance - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Norman ShealyHEALTH AND YOUTH RENAISANCE © C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Freud believed that most people have a death wish and that attitude seems to be alive and well. Forty percent of Americans are clinically depressed and another 40% have a subclinical depressive miasma. Despite this, even though ...
Views: 2288 - The American Medical System - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Norman ShealyTHE AMERICAM MEDICAL SYSTEM: NUMBER ONE or NUMBER THREE CAUSE OF DEATH?? C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. The JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in 2000 reported that the American Medical System was the third leading cause of death, with 250,000 medically “caused” deaths in ...
Views: 1004 - Medical Renaissance - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Norman ShealyMEDICAL RENAISSANCE--THE SECRET CODE --A documentary The Film: Conventional medicine has failed them; they’ve tried almost everything Western Medicine has to offer. Migraine headache and depression hold the lives of three patients’ hostage. For ninety minutes, viewers will see how ...
Views: 4145 - Holistic Nurses-The Future of Health Care - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Norman ShealyHOLISTIC NURSES—THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE © C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Nurses rescued medical care during the Crimean war. Thanks to Florence Nightingale, the death rate from battle wounds dropped dramatically and our superb system of nursing care was instituted. Interestingly, ...
Views: 1873 - 1 0 Common Acne Myths - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Jojo Michelle1. Will eating foods like chocolate or peanuts cause an acne outbreak? Medically speaking, no, have i have observe peculiar instances in individual cases. Test yourself. If you get a breakout 10 times out of 10 when you eat a certain item, cut it out. 2. Should pimples, blackheads and ...
Views: 771 - High Blood Pressure Dizziness - Don't Fall Victim To The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are several risk factors that are known to contribute to high blood pressure. More so, millions of Americans fall victim to the disease simply because they aren’t aware of these factors and continue to live unhealthy life- styles. High blood pressure is difficult to detect, in most ...
Views: 812 - My Doctor Aggravates Me Every Healthcare Visit. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Curt GrahamYou know it! I do too. Doctors can have a bad day, act grumpy, snap back at you, and even intimidate you verbally. But it's doubtful that the rare sudden burst of unacceptable attitude or verbal comments would drive you away. Here we're discussing the repetitive occurrence of offensive ...
Views: 1489 - Breast Cancer: Seize Your Power, Change Your Risk - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Sam EtkinA diagnosis of breast cancer strikes fear in the heart of every woman, and with the lifetime breast cancer rate now approaching one in seven American females, the real possibility of getting breast cancer looms with nagging malaise in every woman’s mind. Breast cancer is the second most ...
Views: 1368 - How To Prevent Hair Loss - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Tom SmithThe most common form of hair loss in men is by far male pattern baldness (the scientific term for this is androgenic alopecia.) When you suffer from this condition, the hair on your head progressively gets thinner and thinner (this may take years) until it is lost completely. It is called ...
Views: 576 - Treatment Of Acne Scarring - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Jojo MichelleDespite the advent of isotretinoin more than 20 years ago, many patients still present with acne scarring. Because of recent technologic advances and the development of creative techniques by today's cosmetic surgeons, there has never been more hope or options for these patients. This article is ...
Views: 799 - Excessive Underarm Perspiration: Causes Of Excessive Underarm Sweating And How To Cure It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Michael LeeExcessive underarm perspiration is a pretty embarrassing condition to have. Aside from the obvious discomfort, you still have to deal with stares of disgust and people talking behind your back. All these things take away your concentration and hinder you from being the best person you can ...
Views: 663 - Pupil Disorders Can Reveal Imminent Brain Disease - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Jay StockmanWhen a patient walks through the door, the eye care professional must immediately begin evaluating the integrity of that patient; the way s/he carries themselves, their speech pattern, facial features, clarity of their eyes, position of their eyes, signs of squinting, or excessive tearing. These ...
Views: 1161 - Urban Legends-Compliance Pitfalls - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Mordy NeumanDid you ever notice how the operations folks cringe whenever the “E” word is mentioned? Just the mere utterance of ERGONOMICS is enough to send even the most forceful of managers running for cover. Do those operations folks not care about the people who work for them? I am certain ...
Views: 441 - Treating Teen Acne - Control Acne. - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Jojo MichelleIf a sufficient length of time has gone by and they do not improve, I'll boost up the adapalene and benzoyl peroxide to twice a day. If they have popular lesions, I might switch the antibiotic, too. Differences between Teen and Adult Skin o Teenage skin tends to be oilier than adult skin ...
Views: 690 - Excessive Underarm Sweating: How To Stop Excessive Underarm Sweating And Never Be Embarrassed Again! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Michael LeeExcessive underarm sweating is downright embarrassing. People who suffer from axillary hyperhidrosis (another term for excessive underarm sweating) are very limited in their movements. They can’t confidently raise their arms, wave to their friends, drive comfortably, or even pick up an ...
Views: 595 - BioIdentical Hormone Replacement - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Theresa RamseyHormone Replacement Therapy has become extremely controversial, but more importantly the media’s coverage of the research behind their claims is shoving unnecessary fear into the hearts and minds of the American public. I’d like to share with you the history of hormone replacement therapy, the ...
Views: 2084 - Impact Of "In Balance For Life" - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from ABC4All TEAMDo you have a favorite Inspirational or Self Help Book? Yes! "In Balance for Life: Understanding and Maximizing Your Body's pH Factor" "BALANCE!" A key word, Balance!, to elevate to levels of health in so many instances not thought possible. What does this key unlock for us? Ways to think ...
Views: 1966 - All You Need To Know About Oily Skin Care - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Marilynn SyrettOily skin needs to be showered with extreme care and nourishment. And any inability to do this can cause harsh consequences like pimples, blemishes, a greasy texture and so on…People with oily skin need to understand their never ending battle of fighting the oiliness and shine off the skin and ...
Views: 657 - An Effective Cleansing Regimen For Your Skin - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Marilynn SyrettJust about everyone aspires to have healthy and squeaky clean skin that glows with radiance. And that can be a possibility, provided you take good care of your skin. And one of the primary steps is to wash your face with a good cleanser! It’s that simple! Importance of Cleansing your ...
Views: 635 - The Pathogenesis Of Acne Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Jojo MichelleFour Pathogenic Factors in Acne o Excessive secretion of sebum is a necessary prerequisite for the onset of acne. o Epithelial cells in the sebaceous follicles undergo abnormal desquamation. The combination of abnormally desquamated cells and excessive sebum form a microcomedo the precursor ...
Views: 730 - The Pathogenesis Of Acne - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThe geometric mean count of P acnes per follicle on the skin of acne patients is around 115,000, whereas on normal skin it is practically zero. Acne patients have less linoleic acid in their sebum than do age-matched controls. This deficiency may cause the abnormal desquamation of follicular ...
Views: 706 - Energy Drinks Can Kill You? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Joyce JacobsenIs that true - energy drinks can kill you? Should energy drinks carry a health warning? Has the US become a “caffeine-dependent nation”? The traditional coffee, tea, and soft drinks were not enough, we have added caffeine to mints, gum, and a variety of “energy ...
Views: 2426 - Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane Anyone? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayMSM is the abbreviation for methyl-sulfonyl-methane, a naturally occuring sulfur compound and found in tissues and fluids of plants, of animals, and of people. We are composed of five basic elements, being oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon and sulfur. Of our sulphur component, 85% of this is ...
Views: 2498 - MSG, aka yeast extract, aka hydrolyzed protein, aka . . . - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayMSG or Monosodium Glutamate We look for MSG on the labels of our food, and if we find it, we may purchase another brand. But what if we were to read one of these ingredients?: Glutamic Acid Hydrolyzed protein Autolyzed protein Textured ...
Views: 5294 - Lifelong Health Begins In Childhood - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Joyce JacobsenLifelong Health Begins in Childhood. Making healthy lifestyle choices for our children is essential for long-term optimal health and learning. Are our kids eating right?? Most children do not meet all dietary recommendations and no longer get enough vitamins, minerals & essential fatty acids ...
Views: 564 - There Is Vision After Cataract Surgery - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Jay StockmanThe evolution of cataract surgery has changed significantly over the years. It began with simply opening a large wound to remove the cataract, and then closing the hole leaving a void where the natural lens was. The only way a patient could then see was with the aid of very thick post surgical ...
Views: 1051 - Review Your Doctors Profressional Rating - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Hugo GallegosMany companies offer doctor ratings , but how are these ratings accumulated, and are they credible? Doctor-Ratings Methodologies Each establishment uses its own methodology with regard to offering doctor ratings. Now more than ever, companies design their own back-end proprietary software ...
Views: 1335 - Your First Yeast Infection? Valuable Info - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Samantha JaineThose who have candida infections on a regular basis might know what triggers brought it on and what they can do to fix it. In fact, some people have had such a long battle with the condition recurring in their lives that they consider themselves self-taught experts on the subject. There are ...
Views: 831 - Diagnosis, Advices And Treatment Of Acne - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Jojo MichelleAcne is a disease of pilosebaceous units in the skin. It is thought to be caused by the interplay of four factors. Excessive sebum production secondary to sebaceous gland hyperplasia is the first abnormality to occur. Subsequent hyperkeratinization of the hair follicle prevents normal shedding ...
Views: 817 - Ablutional confessional - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Cliff EgginkRemember the movie, As Good As It Gets? Remember the obsessive-compulsive (OCD, in psychology speak) character, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, who washes his hands over and over with fresh soap ? Remember Howard Hughes, an over-the-top compulsive, who also began as frequent hand washer? Well, I am ...
Views: 1811 - Recovering From Acne - Acne Expert - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jojo Michelleo Acne makes it easy for peers to label a patient as different or unattractive. The Importance of Physical Appearance o Numerous studies have documented the impact that physical appearance has on how well or badly a person is perceived by peers and/or potential employers. o Beauty is ...
Views: 780 - Dealing With Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jack DobsonWhen we say kidney stones, what we are actually talking about are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts on the inner surfaces of the kidneys. Normally this stones are tiny and not noticed and passed out of the body. Scientists have found kidney stones in a 7000 year old mummy and this ...
Views: 1324 - Hate The Black Lines Above Your Old Crowns Or Veneers? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Nares MahawarHate the black lines above your old crowns or veneers? No need anymore, with the latest cosmetic dentistry you can get rid of that horrible smile! What is this? Many people are concerned about the dark lines or shadow around their old crowns or porcelain veneers. With the latest cosmetic ...
Views: 1243 - Battling The Onset Of Shoulder Pain - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Jack DobsonThe anatomy of the shoulder should be first known before discussing shoulder pain. The shoulder girdle comprises of the clavicle, the scapula and the humerus. These three vbones articulate with one another and give the shoulder the free movement. The shoulder joint itself is a ball and socket ...
Views: 999 - How To Prevent Cataract Blindness - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Janice WeeThe relationship between sunlight and skin cancer is well known. Which is why any smart person would apply a sunblock before sun exposure. That way, you need not pay a hefty price for your love for the sunny outdoors. While sunblock protects your skin, sunglasses protect the eyes. Sunglasses ...
Views: 1998 - How To Get Into Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from ravi vermaAromatherapy has become the alternative medicine of choice as it has that calming effect on our bodies and mind which is much needed in the hectic lifestyles we follow these days. The advantages of aromatherapy lies in the fact that the oils and scents used are pure and natural, and so its ...
Views: 620 - ***What Is In Your Drinking Water? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHThe quality of our drinking water is extremely important to our health because our body is made up of more than 70% water. If our body is forced to filter out chlorine and other toxic chemicals then not only will our body's ability to carry out toxins be compromised but we also put unnecessary ...
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