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- Ayurveda - Having A Busy Time? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Janet GomezI'm having a busy month and it seems that practically everyone around me is feeling the same. One subcriber I was in contact with had a "crazy week" last week and worked until 2am one morning. Another is so busy with the "back to school " period and family stuff that she won't have time to ...
Views: 590 - Treating Acne In The Age Of Managed Care - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jojo MichellePatient Referrals o The gatekeeper system may retard access to dermatologists and other specialists. o Financial penalties may contribute to why primary care physicians sometimes do not refer patients to dermatologists. o Another contributing factor when patients are not referred to ...
Views: 799 - Prevent Acne - Three Simple Tips - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Seppo PuusaAfter a long struggle you cleared your skin. But how to make sure your acne doesn't come back? It's time to put your efforts on preventing acne. I'm sure you agree with me that there's nothing as frustrating as waking up in the morning and noticing your acne has returned. By following these ...
Views: 691 - Pathogenesis Of Acne And Cures - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThe Differences in Skin Structure o In black patients, the stratum corneum is compact and has multiple layers. o The stratum corneum of Hispanics and Asians is similar to that of whites. o Sebaceous glands tend to be larger and more active in black patients. o The follicular epithelium of the ...
Views: 702 - Vaginitis - Know Your Stuff - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Jack DobsonVaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa and frequently associated with an irritation or infection of the vulva leading to vulvovaginitis. It is a term for any infection or inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is a very widespread problem among women. It may be asymptomatic, but ...
Views: 1419 - 10 Vital Issues Required In The Management Of Glaucoma - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Jay StockmanGlaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most diseases, treatment of glaucoma has ...
Views: 759 - Chronic Myofascial Pain & Fibromyalgia - Often Together But Miles Apart - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Erica ThompsonMany people with fibromyalgia also have chronic myofascial pain or CMP (formally known as Myofascial Pain Syndrome, MPS) and don’t even know it. It is often missed because it is easy to confuse the pain and it’s origins with that of FM. As a result, it is missed in the diagnosis. Both are ...
Views: 2251 - Folliculitis - Cure Your Folliculitis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Jojo MichelleHereditary forms of folliculitis, such as follicular eczema (generally classified under "atopic dermatitis"), and the deeper forms of inflammatory folliculitis that involve the entire follicular structure, such as folliculitis decalvans, occur most commonly in blacks. Folliculitis may also be ...
Views: 2722 - How Can I Cut Down On Alcohol? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Vojin StanicWhen people drink too much, with time they risk becoming addicted to alcohol. This is called alcoholism, or alcohol dependence. It's a disease, and it can happen at any age. It may be hard to imagine why people with alcoholism can't just "use a little willpower" to stop drinking. But the ...
Views: 657 - Raindrop Technique - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Dr. Sabina DeVitaA few drops of essential oils along the spine can dramatically achieve balance of body, mind and spirit. As an energy psychologist, nutritionist and kinesiologist, I use therapeutic essential oils in all of my treatments with my clients to add a new and potent dimension to their healing. I have ...
Views: 776 - Breathing Tools To Help Control Asthma And Sleep Apnea And Other Breathing Dysfunctions - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Paul SvacinaThe Russians do quite well in Olympic swimming, and if one notices, it is apparent that while some others are huffing and puffing through their mouths, many Russian athletes appear to practice exercises similar to Buteyko exercises before sports performances. Just as eating a bowl of spaghetti ...
Views: 2150 - Cancer Is A Preventable Disease Of Our Western Life-Style - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from FSB AuthorsCancer rates have been rising steadily since the 1940s. But this is mostly true in Western life-style societies. By understanding how this happened, we can all learn to protect ourselves better. A Cancer Epidemic Started in 1940 Cancer rates have been climbing steadily since 1940. This is not ...
Views: 621 - The HPV Vaccine - Are You Confused? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIn recent weeks, attitudes about the HPV vaccine have often shifted from fanfare to fear as newspapers, blogs and medical journals have inundated the media with conflicting opinions. While the public wants information about the vaccine in simple and clear terms, the potential benefits and ...
Views: 1690 - Freedom From Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Art MartinThe basic question: Do you want freedom from the pain of Fibromyalegia? What is Fibromyalegia? About 70% of the population is affected by this condition. Some people have mild pain yet others have chronic pain that never lets up. We choose to describe Fibromyalegia as a malfunction in our body ...
Views: 881(2 votes) - The Bad Things That Global Warming Can Do To Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is common to see news in the paper or on television about flashfloods in the country or in other parts of the world. These are all caused by changes in the weather and environment which are usually attributed to global warming. Although you may know that these phenomena are serious and can ...
Views: 1389 - Back Pain: The Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from matt traversoBack pain is a major problem these days for people all over the western world. It has been estimated that at any one time 20% of the population suffer from lower back pain and that doesn’t take into account all the other forms like sciatica, upper back pain, mid back pain and neck pain. It ...
Views: 789 - Recovering From Acne - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jojo MichelleIf you have liver disease or heart disease, it's between you, your doctor, and your god. But skin disease is out there for the world to know about. You live with a constant reminder that there's something not quite right. Kids use body language to express their feelings. They might wear caps or ...
Views: 809 - Treating Nail Fungus - 3 Type Of Oral Pharmaceutical Drugs Review - by You have tried everything on your nail fungus: OTC antifungal ointments and creams, Penlac, Vicks Vaporub, Listerine, tea tree oil, vinegar. You have used them individually and in combinations as recommended by friends, all to no avail. You have other recourse but to try oral medication.
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Views: 647 - Broccoli Sprouts Offer Protection - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Scientist LiveA concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumours in an animal model by more than half, according to a report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. This finding reinforces human epidemiologic ...
Views: 470 - What Does It Mean To Eat Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Cherokee BillieI am sure you have asked yourself this very question. During my many years in practice, this is the most frequently asked question. My goal is to bring enlightenment to people so that they can make wise decisions. The media via television, newspapers, magazines and the Internet inundates us ...
Views: 1255 - CPR Basics - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from American healthCPR, which is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a method which is used as an attempt to help victims of cardiac arrest to stay alive until advanced help can arrive. The technique is focused on helping to pump blood flow to all vital organs. CPR basics involve detailed steps. It is a ...
Views: 1061 - Total Health - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Hayley WallaceWhether you are looking for success in business, relationships, family life, personal life or health, one major component is your level of wellness. Many people do not seem to realise there is a big difference between 'not being sick' and being 'truely well'. To put this into perspective if you ...
Views: 558 - Benefits Of Co Q 10 - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Jason CantoneCoenzyme Q-10 — also known as Co Q-10 — is an antioxidant that appears in almost every cell in the body and helps to fight against free radicals.* The benefits of CoQ10 are plentiful, especially since it is naturally found in the energy-producing cells of the heart.* CoQ10 has been shown to ...
Views: 1977 - The Best Food: There Is No Mystery About Which Food Creates Health - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 947 - Healthy Dos and Don'ts: Common Sense Can Prevent and Reverse Almost Any Health Condition - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 1753 - Emotional Impact Of Acne - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Jojo MichelleAcne often makes patients feel unattractive, embarrassed, self-conscious, and uncomfortable in social situations. They tend to be more depressed than patients without acne. It has been shown that suicidal ideation is more prevalent in acne patients than in patients with other skin diseases. ...
Views: 693 - Sleep Apnea - Why It Needs Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Jess BaadSleep apnea is a condition or disorder where you stop breathing for several seconds. A blockage or obstruction in the upper respiratory airways is the common cause for this disorder and is called the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Another one is a faulty wiring in the brain so to speak. The ...
Views: 915 - Catamenial Pneumothorax - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Vanessa RichardsonMy Story goes as.... The year: 1999 Age: 24 Am I forsaken? “Ms. Richardson?” My name being hailed pulled me from my quiet appraisal of the handsome soap opera star I was watching on the small television in the waiting room. Standing I approached the X-ray technician and my heart plummeted. ...
Views: 1839 - HPV, What's Your Concern? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from R. Rene SchoolerWhen it comes to woman’s health, HPV is one of the main topics of concern. How much do woman really understand about this common virus? What are the pros and cons of the vaccination that Merck has created? Are there things that we can do to prevent cervical cancer without having to have another ...
Views: 1469 - Health Conditions Associated With Water Retention - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are a lot of things that cause water retention. Most of them are petty, such as diet, hot weather or sunburn. Others, meanwhile, can be more serious which may include hormonal imbalance and underlying medical conditions. Either way, Edema, or the swelling of the extremities due to fluid ...
Views: 1341 - Decreasing The Cost Of Pure Water - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Scientist LiveEvery year, countries around the world suffer from water shortages. The numbers are startling. Over 1 billion people live without reliable access to drinkable water. Meanwhile, the number of people living in water stressed areas accounts for 41% of the world's population (2.3 billion people) and ...
Views: 454 - Acne, Medicine, Information And Cure - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Jojo MichellePlugged follicles can take the form of either whiteheads, where the plugged follicle remains beneath the skin's surface, or blackheads, where the plug in the follicle extends to the skin's surface and becomes visible. Once a follicle becomes plugged, it creates an ideal environment for a common ...
Views: 709 - What Is CMT - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Karen ButcherCharcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is a condition that damages your peripheral nerves. These nerves are responsible for passing on commands from your brain to your muscles (motor nerves) and for passing information to the brain about sensations, such as pain, heat, cold and touch (sensory ...
Views: 1844 - Again More And More Avichal Wrinkle Removers- to Make You Look Young Again - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from avichal jangirUnluckily for everybody, as a person become older, he or she will go through from wrinkles, particularly on the face & nearby the eyes. It is not possible for everybody to completely avoid all the special effects of ageing. Firstly, talk about some of the medicinal curing that are easily ...
Views: 607 - Online CPR For Busy Parents - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from American healthWhat would you do if your child stopped breathing? What if they happened to choke on something? Would you have the skills to perform CPR or would you as a parent immediately call 911 in hopes that they’ll make it in time to save your child’s life. No parent wants to think about their child ...
Views: 1019 - Benefits Of Air Mattress Guest Beds - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Jess BaadEvery home needs guest beds and air mattresses have many advantages than other types of guest beds. Whether you have a large house or not, there will come a time when you need to accommodate people in your home. There are many types of guest beds available in the market. One question you have ...
Views: 1426 - Become More Aware: Skin Cancer Today - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Jack DobsonThere are two types of skin cancer that originate in the skin, basal cell and squamous cell. Several things can contribute to or cause skin cancer in people. Famous for causing skin cancer nowadays is sun exposure. Both the amount of exposure to the sun mounted up over the years and the number ...
Views: 972 - Sleep. Getting Enough Is Only Half The Story! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Kerri KnoxWe all know that we feel better when we sleep well, and every health pundit tells us that getting enough sleep is extremely important to your health. But when you sleep, are you getting all of the benefit that you COULD be? We hear a lot about getting enough sleep, but rarely do we hear about ...
Views: 1005 - Why Cancer Cures Don't Work (and what does) - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Faith EverlyCancer has become the biggest threat to human lives, and has caused more deaths than all the wars of the world combined. In the U.S. alone, every 60 seconds, someone dies from cancer -- and that's equivalent to losing the number of people we lost on September 11 every 2 days. That's over half ...
Views: 7367 - Herbal Medicine: What Is Herbal Medicine and Is It Safe? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Kelly DrummondHerbal Medicine is a form of alternative medicine based on the use of plants in the form of herbal supplements, raw herbs, herbal extracts, herbal tinctures, and other herbal remedies such as tablets, ointments, and capsules. Herbal medicine use is on the rise. Many health enthusiasts are ...
Views: 756 - Homeopathic Remedies: Homeopathy for Healing - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Kelly DrummondHomeopathic healing medicine has been around for over 200 years and is used to treat everything from asthma and sore throats, to depression and anxiety. Gentle and safe, homeopathy can be used alongside most conventional medicine and other alternative medicines and is appropriate for children, ...
Views: 630 - Hope For a Visually Debilitating Condition - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Jay StockmanThe pursuit of visual correction has taken many paths over the years, some better then others. On occasion, a protocol that is intended for one use can be applied to another with results that exceed its original intentions. Such is the case with Intacs, which are corneal implants to correct ...
Views: 789 - Heart Attack Prevention Can Save Lives! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from American healthIt's the worst feeling in the world- your chest starts to tighten, it's hard for you breathe, and your left arm goes numb. . . . You’re having a heart attack. A trained individual who is certified in CPR from a site like www.CPRAEDCourse.com can help you survive a heart attack until paramedics ...
Views: 759 - The Benefits of Soy: Truth and Consequences - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Ann StewartThe benefits of Soy, we have been told are monumental. All soy products have been FDA approved for years, and I for one have been using soymilk off and on for years. When the latest bone density test revealed no significant increase in bone mass, I did some research on my own. To my surprise I ...
Views: 1050 - The Triad of Health - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Carl AmodioA Triad of Health by Carl Amodio, BA, DC A patient’s health improved by incorporating structural, mental, and chemical methods of treatment I was less than 1 year out of school when the toughest patient of my career walked through the door. This was a perfect test of everything that I ...
Views: 2338 - How Many Pillows Do You Need? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Jess BaadPillows are an essential partner of a bed. If you have a comfortable mattress bed, it’s just appropriate that you match it up with a comfortable pillow. But is one pillow just enough for you? Since the pillow is intended to give proper support and comfort for the head, an extra one could ...
Views: 951 - Who Cares About Digestion? If You Do, Read This Article… - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Aurelio RamosDigestive System Health: Health and Digestive SystemA balanced diet is important for the maintenance of optimal health. However, without the aid of the digestive system, the foods we consume would not be converted into energy needed to support life. The digestive system is a complex series of ...
Views: 1139 - 4 Ways To Save Money On Dental Care - by Dental care is something that everybody needs but it's not always affordable. If you (or the members of your family) need dental care and you don't have dental insurance, there are a few things that you can do to save money. By following these tips, you can get the services you need without ...
Views: 791 - No Rub Contact Lens Solutions Can Cause Serious Infection - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Jay StockmanContact lens solutions have evolved drastically over the past 50 years. They started as a multi-procedure activity that included cleaning, disinfecting, and soaking. These procedures could take hours to complete, and compliance was poor while the cost was high. As technology improved, so did the ...
Views: 3733 - 10 Tips To Succeed At MCSE Certification Exams - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Matthew PawlinaThe Microsoft Certified system engineer or MCSE examination is taken by students and IT professionals world wide. The MCSE certification is for professionals who design and implement infrastructure for Windows server 2003. The MCSE is recognized globally and shows technical competence. The MCSE ...
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