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- Top 4 Natural Remedies For Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Ian SpencerAnyone who has ever experienced severe anxiety or an anxiety attack will tell you that they wish they would never have to experience such a feeling again. This however, does not necessarily mean that they wish to use chemicals or pills to prevent the occurrence of such events again. As a matter ...
Views: 534 - Anxiety Panic Attack - What To Do When It Strikes - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Ian SpencerThere are nearly three million people in the United States who suffer from anxiety panic attacks. When a person is stressed, the normal reaction that follows is that of a feeling of anxiety, which can actually be helpful in some situations. However, if a person's anxiety becomes excessively ...
Views: 540 - Fibromyalgia Causes - The Causes Of Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from JD DeanThere are a number of possible causes for fibromyalgia but the reality is, an absolute concrete cause is yet to be determined. In many respects, fibromyalia cause is still very much a mystery. It's one of the reasons a cure hasn't been established. After all, how can you cure something when you ...
Views: 1153 - Five Tips For You To Sleep Like A Baby - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSince you are not a zombie who doesn't have a brain, you need to make sure that you have ample sleep everyday. You need some snooze time in order to ensure that your mind functions at its peak and your body has the energy to do the things that you ought to do. Unfortunately, most people in the ...
Views: 1125 - 4 Colon Cleansing Myths Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Mark AmentAs someone who has benefited from and promotes certain kinds of colon cleansing everyday, I am very familiar with the arguments both for and against colon cleansing. Unfortunately there is a quite a bit of hype on both sides of the colon cleansing world. That can make it difficult to get to ...
Views: 1410 - LASIK As A Solution To Cataract Complications - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Jay StockmanA clear, natural lens is a structure that is common in most eyes. This lens helps focus light on to the retina and allows for clear vision. If the lens is too strong then the eye is considered nearsighted(myopic), and conversely if it is too weak then it is considered farsighted(hyperopic). ...
Views: 809 - Regular Colon Cleansing Is A Very Healthy Choice - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Paul RodgersAs far back as the ancient Egyptians, enemas and other "cleansing rituals" were commonly used to rid the body of toxic waste products believed to cause disease and death. A simple cleansing program is the first and most important positive step you can take to establish and maintain the highest ...
Views: 634 - What You Do Now - Will Brighten Your Future - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickLiving in the world of “now” is a very good thing. The past is behind us and the future is yet to come. As women currently living in a very busy world, we seldom have time to consider our lives, say ten years from now. Granted we do consider the future in terms of our security and that of our ...
Views: 1356 - The Many Benefits Of Fiber - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from jeff beharFiber is the part of plant-based foods that our bodies can't digest. Why is Fiber Beneficial? Populations that eat greater amounts of fiber-rich foods are generally healthier. Fiber helps to keep our bowel movements regular and ward off certain diseases. * Carcinogens in our intestines ...
Views: 740 - Toxic Chemicals Are Destroying Our Health - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Craig Pepin-DonatPanelist for The International Health and Fitness Symposium and “The Queen of Green,” Debra Lynn Dadd, Talks with Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate, about Toxins All Around Us. The World Cancer Report states that cancer rates could increase by 50 %, to 15 million new cases, by the year 2020. ...
Views: 1297 - Foods That Prevent Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Craig Pepin-DonatThe “Health Ranger” and International Health & Fitness Symposium panelist, Mike Adams, Reveals Startling Nutrition Secrets. Every year, the FDA and CDC release frightening statistics: “One in every three men will contract some form of cancer;” “one in every nine women will get breast cancer.” ...
Views: 1199 - The Shape Of Our thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Daryl FrazierEvery year the population spends billions on dieting and weight loss products in an endless quest to get or to keep fit. Despite all of the money we’re still packing on the pounds and it seems like the obstacles are insurmountable when it comes to getting the weight off and keeping it off. We ...
Views: 455 - The Big Pharma Scam - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Craig Pepin-DonatCraig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate, Chairman and Host of The International Health and Fitness Symposium and panalist, “The People’s Chemist,” Shane Ellison, Share the Secret Truth about Big Pharma. We live in the “age of drugs.” Not illegal, addictive substances, but legal over-the-counter and ...
Views: 1888 - Fish Oil -- What Every Midlife Woman (And Man) Should Know - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOne cannot read a newspaper or listen to the radio or TV without fish oil being mentioned. What, exactly, is it? Why all the hype now? Is it really as good as it’s cracked up to be? All are important questions; you need to know the answers if you want to stay healthy in midlife and beyond. ...
Views: 534 - Choose Positive People - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Rebecca RengoBe very particular about who you spend time with. Surround yourself with loving, supportive, positive people. People who are negative, demanding or just plain mean are toxic. They are toxic not only to your physical health, but also to your mental health and to your soul. This is easier than ...
Views: 1214 - Alternative Ways To Safely Deal With Water Retention - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinExperiencing some discomforts, such as mild pain, mood changes and bloating, before or during your menstruation is quite normal. These symptoms are usually caused by hormonal fluctuations brought by changes in your menstrual cycle. Almost every woman who has undergone menstruation has felt minor ...
Views: 920 - Acne Treatment for African-Americans - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Nick WilsonIt is true that skin colors may effects skin conditions, like African Americans have dark skin. As dark skin has high melanin concentration and it has to encounter challenging harsh environments. Dark skin people have to face more severe kind of acne i.e. Cystic acne. Cystic acne contains cysts ...
Views: 1289 - AIDS: The First 10,000 American Cases (1981-1988) - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City from August 3 through 8 has, as its stated goal, to conduct a forum that “promotes scientific excellence and inquiry, encourages individual and collective action and dialogues, and fosters accountability.” The conference’s impressive agenda ...
Views: 1157 - Dangers Of dehydration - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandDuring this time of rising outside temperatures, it is important when working outside to be sure to stay hydrated. The human body is about 60%-70% water. Our brains are 70% water, while our blood is 80% and our lungs 90% water. Yet, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. This can lead ...
Views: 2283(2 votes) - Make it Happen with a Healthy Eating Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Ryan WhitesideNow that every convenience known to man is available with the help of technology, it is much easier to fall into the trap of leading a sedentary lifestyle. Instead of climbing a couple of flights of stairs, you use the elevator. Instead of getting up from the couch to change the channel ...
Views: 692 - Do You Think You Are Anemic? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickMany of us who feel tired and run down often think we are anemic, without knowing what anemia is and what causes it. Anemia is a common condition. Here in the United States we have more than 3 million people suffering from one form of anemia or another. Anemia does not care what your age ...
Views: 1353 - Are You Overweight but You Do Not Have A Diabetes Diagnosis? You Are Lucky! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Emilia KlappPart I It is not a mystery, and researchers do not have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Type II Diabetes incidence that plagues us nowadays as the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diets, our levels of activity (none in many cases) ...
Views: 964 - Online Schools Are Now Offering Medical Assistant Programs - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Navneet SinghIn many cases medical assistants wishing to advance their education, attending classes at a traditional junior college or vocational school just isn’t possible. With family commitments, part time or full time jobs and their location traditional schooling might not be an option. ...
Views: 1190 - How To Become A Medical Assistant - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Navneet SinghThe duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner’s specialty. In small practices, medical assistants usually do many different kinds of tasks, handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting ...
Views: 1123 - Why I Take Essential Fatty Acids - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Kimberly PurcellI take flaxseed oil (a very accessible Essential Fatty Acid or EFA) because in the past I didn't eat enough of the 'good' fats that my body needs. Remember the 80's? That was the beginning of the low-fat, no-fat, fat-free era. So I, along with many, many more women (and men!) tried to remove ...
Views: 859 - Emotional Fitness At Work - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Warren RedmanIt is well known by now that work-related stress is a major contributor to loss of productivity. What isn’t so well understood is how leaders within the organization can make simple changes to decrease stress and bring quantifiably better bottom-line results. Even where stress doesn’t appear to ...
Views: 618 - Have You Checked Your Alkaline Levels? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Betty HartMost people don't feel as good as they would like to feel. They believe that their lack of energy is related to the aging process, however nagging health problems can be due to a highly acidic diet that they are consuming. Human blood PH should be slightly alkaline to maintain good health. The ...
Views: 1526 - Want To Live Longer? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickDo you want to live longer? Do you want a longer, healthier and happier life? If you are like me, the answer is yes and the question is how? In doing some on line research, I have come up with a few ideas to make our lives longer, healthier and with a little effort, happier. It is really up ...
Views: 1299 - Hemorrhoid Treatment - What To Expect - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from David donThe first appointment will consist of, at minimum, a consultation with a board-certified specialist. During diagnosis, the physician may perform a digital exam as well as sigmoidoscopy, a visual examination of the lower bowel using a lighted tube connected to an eyepiece. If the diagnosis is ...
Views: 748 - Why You Should Not Use Antibiotics And Treat Acne - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Ryan LiaoOral antibiotics is prescribe to one after initial acne treatment doesn't work. Basically, oral antibiotics do two things for your acne treatment. It helps to reduce your acne inflammation and wipe out all the good and bad bacteria in your body. By annihilate all bacteria in your body, p.acnes, ...
Views: 829 - Sleep Apnea: The 5 W’s Of Dental Sleep Medicine - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Dawne SlabachWhat is Dental Sleep Medicine? Dental Sleep Medicine refers to the branch of dentistry devoted to the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea with an oral appliance similar to a retainer. When a patient is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, they are usually prescribed a CPAP (continuous ...
Views: 848 - Not Just For Kids -- The Surprising Health Issues Of Midlife Women - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOne of the advantages of reaching midlife is that we are finally finished with all those issues that make childhood and adolescence such a pain in the neck, such as needing set bedtimes as well as regular dental and eye checkups; having to worry about using protection during sex and about ...
Views: 759 - An Enjoyable Way to Live Longer: The Health Benefits of Taking Vacations - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Debbie TurnerTaking regular vacations can make your life healthier and longer. Close your eyes for a minute and image soft breezes brushing your cheeks and the only music you can hear is the sound of the ocean’s wave crushing on the shore. How about waking up in a comfortable hotel suite with your ...
Views: 709 - Health Benefits of Taking a Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Debbie TurnerTaking vacations allows time for relaxing and enjoying yourself in being free from your everyday responsibilities at home and at the office. It is your moment to travel and explore the world. Vacations also bring unforgettable memories that will last for a lifetime. Making good memories is good ...
Views: 1493 - Are You Poisoning Your Family? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Deborah MummThis question may seem a bit insulting. But I have some information that may shock you. This may sound like a pretty harsh question to you. In fact, it may make you feel angry. But it may make you take a look at how we do things now and how we need to make some simple changes which may make ...
Views: 931 - Anatomy of the Abdominal Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissIn fitness the biggest fascination in fitness is getting a flat stomach or having washboard abs, but in this article I want to talk about the anatomy of the ab muscles. There are 4 muscles in the anterior (front) abdominal wall. They are the rectus abdominus, the external oblique, the internal ...
Views: 1105 - Cancer Explained - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Kevin HintonI was at the service station last week - picking up a friend who had driven his car in for repairs. The mechanic was under the car, wrench in hand, when he turned and asked if I had ever heard of 'Codex' (http://www.ahf-au.org/) I responded that I had indeed heard of the name and was aware ...
Views: 917 - The Potential Effects of Spousal Military Deployment & PPD - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Jessica BanasThis report will discuss the possible effects of spousal military deployment and postpartum depression among military wives and attempt to discover how large this population is for the year 2006. Different abstracts showing both positive and negative outcomes, statistics from the Pentagon, other ...
Views: 3109(2 votes) - Navigating The Cancer Journey - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Lynn RoodbolI remember how it felt to be diagnosed with cancer: it was like standing on a rug and having the rug pulled out from under my feet. I was totally off balance as I went from doctors’ appointments to diagnostic tests to treatments, and even though I yearned for stability, it was elusive to me. My ...
Views: 435 - Curing Acne And Bad skin - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Gregory AlexanderI remember when I got my first pimple, I was about 10 years old. I was big and it hurt, it was what typically we call a blind pimple, one which never develops a white head, just hurts like hell and made a very noticeable red bump. It was quiet a few years later when my acne started, I went off ...
Views: 458 - Oxygenate Your Life With Transformational Breathing - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Alan DolanHow important is our Breath? • 60% of our energy comes from our Breath. • Most of us utilize only 15-25% of our breathing capacity at any given time and are often in a state of oxygen (and therefore energy) deprivation. • The vast majority of us are ‘shallow breathers’ who breathe solely in ...
Views: 2495 - Becoming A Health Practitioner - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Bob WorthingtonMy journey into the Health and Healing field has been a long and fun path. I have taken enough courses, countless seminars, taken several hundred pounds of supplements and miracle products, read enough books, viewed enough tape, CD, video and DVD courses and spent countless hours on the internet ...
Views: 1174 - Top 5 Reasons To Be A Raw Foodist - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Tera WarnerIt's true that raw food is making the news and every day more and more people jump on onboard to learn about the benefits of this still rather unusual lifestyle. While it may not always be easy to put into action, the benefits are hard to ignore. Before we dive into the Top 5 Reasons to Be A Raw ...
Views: 489 - Food For Thought And A Thought For Food - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joseph DiBenedettoAt one time, eating was merely to keep up the weight. I swam 8 miles a day and ate a large pizza and a dozen donuts…to keep up the energy level. A reason for gluttony peered around every corner. After age 30 foods became a right. Not a right of passage, but a right of status. The better the ...
Views: 440 - Men Are From Mars, Silver Fillings Are From Mercury - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Richard Neufeld, DDSIf you were to ask peope what qualities they value most in life, you are likely to hear words like strength, integrity and honor. I hear this when they talk about teeth, too. Patients often tell me they want their teeth to look good, feel good, and last a long time. For this reason, they ...
Views: 559 - How Genital Warts Are Transmitted - by Genital warts, which are also known as venereal warts, come from the various types of human papillomavirus (HPV). They appear as small cauliflower-shaped bumps that are usually flesh-colored. They often grow as tiny as 2 millimeters in diameter, but they may develop into many clusters and expand ...
Views: 703 - Laparoscopy Versus Natural Orifices Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dr. Sadhana MishraFirst time in the history of surgery antony kalloo presented transgastric surgery in 2004, he could not imagine that he and notes would be a revolution in laparoscopic surgery. When asge and sages created a working group to develop transluminal surgery, while some did think that notes would ...
Views: 771 - Birth Defects Of Accutane - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Alice GreeneHormonal acne is a major problem faced by women even in their late 20's or 30's. When ever hormonal changes occur in our body, people get acne mostly. Due to hormonal imbalance, our body produces more sebaceous glands then needed which results in clogged pores that is a main reason of acne. ...
Views: 757 - MidLife Women - How Humiliating Is This? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Ellen BessoHave you seen the tv commercial that focuses on a woman stuck in bumper-to-bumper highway traffic with her partner and kids? She squirms and looks very uncomfortable, embarrassed and maybe even in pain. Suddenly a porta-potty floats gently down from the sky! The woman relaxes and smiles, and a ...
Views: 993 - Do Grains, Breads And Cereals Have A Place In The Natural Human Diet? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Tera WarnerUnfortunately, humans have been so far removed from their natural environment and living conditions for such a long time, that most people have a hard time determining what the natural human diet would include. We know that humans can survive on all kinds of different foods, but the valuable ...
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