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- Fixing Cataracts Before they Worsen: 6 Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Rachelle WilberCataracts will affect more than 50 percent of Americans by time they reach 80 years of age. Despite their prevalence, people know very little about them and what causes them. Cataracts are commonly characterized by clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which results in blurred vision. The only ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Food Truths & The Need to Detox - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday I would like to talk to you about food, not the good kinds. Our supermarkets are filled with food that has a nutritional value of, well nothing! Foods which are packed with chemicals, toxins and hydrogenated fat just to make them ‘tasty’ and more importantly convenient! It does sum up ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - 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: 784(2 votes) - Frequently asked questions about dental health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Caitlyn BellAs per a report by World Health Organization (WHO), 60 - 90% of children and almost 100% of adults throughout the world have dental cavities. Dental health is vital to care for. Ignoring the signs of a dental problem can lead to early loss of teeth, uneven growth, gum disease, mouth cancer, and ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Get rid of scars - The easy way - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Aurthor ShinOne of the common skin problems is the acne scars and to get rid of scars, especially on the face. Before reaching adulthood, most of us tend not to care about our skin and eat all kinds of food just to satisfy our taste buds. Acne scars will make you look unattractive to others while having a ...
Views: 520(1 vote) - Getting anxious over Anxiety ? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Laura farrellGetting anxious over Anxiety ? A lot of people who are exerting too much of their cerebral power usually exhaust, not only their physiological capability, when involved in several multi-tasking endeavors, they also will usually over extend their brains up to the point where, it simply will need ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Getting back to health! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Dr Howard CameronA body signal such as back pain is healthy. It is a warning sign that the spine and central nervous system are under mechanical stress. This means that the Neuro-musculo-skeletal system is breaking down faster than it can heal. Misalignment of the spine and extremities caused by poor posture is ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - Good Skin Care for Every Age - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Mark DanielsSkin care should be a very important part of every ones day. Being the ultimate protector of our bodies, shielding our insides from whatever harm may happen from outside influences, the skin should be treated very well. This means using the right facial cleanser for your face at the time you ...
Views: 1181(4 votes) - Green Your Cleaning Routine - The Hidden Dangers Lurking Under Your Sink - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyIt is truly amazing how the green revolution has changed our lives. We separate our garbage, carpool to work, and even consider buying hybrid cars just to help save Mother Earth. Ironically, many of the everyday household cleaning products we still use are loaded with dangerous chemicals that ...
Views: 2512(2 votes) - Hannah Powell-Auslam and 4 Common Myths About Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn May 7th, Hannah Powell-Auslam of La Mirada, Calif. had a mastectomy to remove her left breast, the kind of surgery that takes place around 137 times per day in the US. Some 185,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and around 50,000 will have mastectomies. But Hannah's ...
Views: 2039(1 vote) - Health and Illness Simplified - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Corey SondrupCircle any of the Following that Applies to You! Acute Fatigue Malaise Weakness Delirium Tremors Backache Chronic Indigestion Muscular Twitching Abdominal Spasms Impaired Memory Depression Impaired ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Ashworth CollegeChocolate has long been thought of as the antithesis of healthy food. When people are considering going on a diet, desserts, especially chocolate, are the first things to go. In fact, milk chocolate is considered bad for you. There are very little positive effects from milk chocolate except ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Health Care Reform Begins At Home - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Dana TavaresHealth Care Reform Begins At Home We have a big debate going on in this country regarding “health reform”. Unfortunately I see most of the emphasis going into making health insurance available to more people instead of taking real steps towards correcting a broken system. Although it would ...
Views: 1045(2 votes) - Health Coaches for America - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is no surprise that Americans need to change their health habits. Even though there has been an increase in sales in organic foods and natural food stores have received more business, there are still millions of Americans who consume large amounts of chemicalized, artificial junk foods. ...
Views: 845(2 votes) - Health Conscious Living - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Adrian BrownHealth conscious living is a deliberate and conscious effort to live well. Good health is not an abracadabra wishing spell, it is experienced by being disciplined with a lifestyle that requires simple everyday wellness habits that adds up to a healthy vibrant life. And living the good life is ...
Views: 5040(1 vote) - Herpes Transmission: What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Millie MasonHuman nature such that it is, especially with women, is that when being diagnosed with genital herpes our first concern is not so much for our own sexual health and what this diagnosis means to us personally, but how this will affect other people. Essentially, we know that because we have ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Holistic Heart Health 101 - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Andrea CohenHeart health has been on my mind quite a bit this past year. I had a close family member diagnosed with two complex, co-occurring heart conditions that for many months confounded even the brilliant and curious team of doctors at MA General Hospital. These conditions were causing inflammation and ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Homemade or Cafeteria Lunches for Offices - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from David NikolicBringing food from home is becoming an increasingly popular office lunch break option. People are becoming more health conscious. This is especially true in larger companies that are making an extra effort to keep health insurance costs down by encouraging their employees to make better choices ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Horoscopes and Health from the Moment of Birth - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyHoroscopes appear in numerous magazines and newspapers and are even more prevalent with the influx of the Internet. It is not uncommon for people to read these horoscopes and try to take the advice personally and apply it to their own lives. Even some public skeptics can occasionally be ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - How Are Parasites Transmitted and Can they be Prevented? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2019 from habib ahmed mithuYou might think of parasites as a developing world or third-world problem, but they can live anywhere. They only need a suitable environment. They spread similar to germs, requiring a source, a route, and a host. Common Methods of Parasite Entry Unfortunately, a parasite can enter your ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - How Can You Follow A Daily Fitness Program - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Mike MaxwellIt has been found that Americans are very worried about their weight as a number of Americans are getting over weight. Few are found to be working hard day and night working out in gyms while few go for a strict diet so that they can follow up the diet plan which can tell them how to get lean. ...
Views: 672(2 votes) - How Often Can I Use a Neti Pot? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Sinus SupportMost Frequently Asked Questions About Neti Pot Use The most frequently asked question to us here at Baraka is: how often should I use my neti pot to do nasal rinsing? The answer, although simple, may not be easy for most people: Listen to your body. In a culture that trusts science over ...
Views: 2112(1 vote) - How To Brainstorm For Writing A Better Friendship Essay - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Sam CollierFriendship essay won’t cost you much as it deals with the personal thought about friendship and so you don’t have to do extensive research work for this purpose. But, in order to write a good friendship essays you need to think deeper to develop good ideas. At first, you will have to do a little ...
Views: 7128(1 vote) - How to choose the best toothpaste for your teeth? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Dr. Reena GuptaWhen you go to the store to buy a new tube of toothpaste, you expect it to be a simple task. Yet when you arrive at the toothpaste aisle, the number of choices is overwhelming. Should you get whitening? Extra-whitening? Tartar control? What is the difference, and which one is best for your ...
Views: 657(1 vote) - How to Eat Great and Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Angela WambuaSnacking on dried out rice cakes and wilted lettuce leaves is no way to spend your mealtimes. You don’t have to eat bland, boring foods just to trim up. It is possible to eat great and lose weight all at the same time. If you choose quality foods and have a willingness to try new things, you can ...
Views: 734(2 votes) - How to Get Rid of an Yeast Infection or Thrush - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Pete JorgensenMajority of the women encounter minor vaginal problems on occasion and consequently 75% of most women have experienced a yeast infection in their life-time. Yeast infections generally try to make themselves recognized by way of severe itching, burning accompanied by urination and quite often ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - How to get ripped Abs? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rajesh ShettyWant sexy abs?But don't know how to get rid of those love handles?Then read on... There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed food, refined sugar, lack of exercise etc. But the following two invisible factors are mainly responsible for abdominal fat deposits. 1)STRESS ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Bike Riding Performance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Sam WalkerWhether you are cycling for exercise or training, there are a few age old practices that can help one tune up their bike riding performance immensely. 1. Be Proactive in Your Thinking It is ten times easier to be reactive and not proactive in our thinking, however being proactive is what ...
Views: 2752(2 votes) - How to Prepare Your Child for a Pediatrician Visit? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2018 from Gaurav GautamIntroduction When they come to know about going to a doctor, most children fear the visit. Whether they are going for a routine checkup or a specialist for a problem, most children have an inherent fear of doctors. Almost every parent has gone through a child’s “We are not going to the doctor” ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - How to Protect Against Respiratory Problems in Kids? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Gaurav GautamA large number of infants and older kids suffer from mild respiratory infections every year. Respiratory infections are categorized into two parts – upper respiratory tract infections and lower respiratory tract infections. The upper respiratory system comprises of nose, sinuses, mouth and ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - How to Recognize Sleep Apnea Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauSleep is a necessity since this is the time when the mind and body are able to rest and recuperate from all the activities that you have been doing while you were awake. However, not everyone can have the needed amount of sleep everyday such as in the case of sleep disorders. Learn about the ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - How to Stay Fit When You Are Disabled - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Maria Lawson(Image credit:Disabledonthego.com) Fitness is very important for disabled people. It reduces the risk of additional health problems and alleviates existing medical conditions. It also makes them self-reliant and acts as a method to socialize with other disabled individuals. If you think ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - How To Stop Snoring & Advantage Of Ajwain - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from book mydoctorSnoring comes naturally in almost every one. The main reason would be due to the muscles in the throat relaxing and narrowing the air passage thus leading to snoring. Though it is not harmful it ban sometimes be a nuisance to the person we share the room or bed with. Here are a few tips on how ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - How to wear headphones without damaging your ear? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from srija DharAn international study conducted found that 51% of the high school students have experienced hearing damage due to overexposure to loud music and over usage of headphones. Also according to the World Health Organization, 43% of people aged 12-35 suffer from hearing problems. It is no doubt that ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - How to Write a Literature Review in 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Rose TylerLiterature review is an in depth analysis of the previous research accredited by scholars and researchers which is usually the part of an introduction to an essay, report or thesis.When conducting literature review ,you are required to do a review on the work established by the scholars while ...
Views: 5657(1 vote) - HOW WE ASSIST EACH OTHER’S HEALING - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDI have mused recently how over the past twenty years as a gynecologist I have impacted on my patients’ ability to improve the quality of their lives. And what has become glaringly apparent are the following acknowledgments: • We do not heal until we are ready • After making course corrections ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Importance of CNA License - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaMany nurse aides are already working in the healthcare industry but do not have a valid license. They think that it is not worth investing their time and money in a certification course. This opinion needs to be changed a little because a recent survey shows that nurse aides who have a license ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - In Search of The Wild Hamster - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from David TomlinsonI remember sitting at one of the last Beyond The Dura conferences. Dr. Andrew Fryer was talking about his entrance into the world of CranioSacral Therapy. It's not every day you get to listen to a pediatric cardiologist talk about how much he loves CST. There were many things about his his ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - Inspiring Passion within Your Kids - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Carl LogreccoWhat is life like without passion? What is life like without inspiration? It’s called death. Inspiration and passion are the fuel to living life. Inspiration and passion are what cause children and teens who are overweight to change, to choose better food, to move their bodies and to honor ...
Views: 2248(1 vote) - Interesting Facts about The Spine - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Umar BajwaThe spine is one of the most essential parts of the body. Just think of all the metaphors we use regularly. We refer to indispensable people as “the backbone of the organization”, and talk of making a principled commitment as “growing a spine”. All of these recognize the importance of the spine ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - InterNACHI's guide to Bat Infestation and Disease - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Rob LondonBats are nocturnal mammals found in most inhabited places throughout the world. Bat infestation in homes, especially in attics, can be a health hazard, as well as a nuisance, for homeowners. Interesting facts about bats: * Due to its high levels of phosphorous and nitrogen, guano (bat ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - InterNACHI's Guide to Lead Danger in Homes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Rob LondonLead is a poisonous metal that was once commonly used in the manufacture of paint, gasoline, and plumbing. While U.S. law has banned the use of lead in new construction, existing lead-based paint and plumbing in homes may present a significant health hazard, especially for children. Inspectors ...
Views: 873(2 votes) - Is Candida the Cause? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from David RamseyCandida, technically known as Candida Albicans, is a form of yeast found naturally in most humans. Although found in both males and females, women are eight times more likely to develop Candidiasis because of the effects of estrogen, birth control pills, and a generally higher use of ...
Views: 878(2 votes) - Is Itching a Risk Factor for Cancer? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsThere are many reasons for itching. Something is irritating your skin. It could be something you came in contact with or some waste product or toxin trying to work its way out of your body. There could be an infection in the skin. Many people itch when they get too stressed out or worn down. ...
Views: 1727(4 votes) - Is the Pneumococcal Vaccine all Its Cracked Up to Be? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Is Your Hand Numbness Due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Winifred BraggHow can you tell if that nagging numbness or pain in your wrist is really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that serves as a support for the joint. The space between this fibrous tissue and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - Is Your Memory on Vacation? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nina AndersonIs your memory on vacation? By Nina Anderson When we read articles about mind, body and spirit our brain engages. The mind is the most important as it controls what we think, how our body reacts and whether we are relaxed enough to let our spirit in. But when that mind goes on vacation at the ...
Views: 2588(2 votes) - It's Not Your Fault You Can't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Jena la FlammeI used to have an awful feeling in my belly every day. As soon as I woke up, there it would be, an uncomfortable knot in the middle of my stomach. I tolerated the situation, by ignoring it, for several years. And when I finally did pay attention to the pain, I decided to get a series of ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Jump on the BEST exercise for Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Beth BensonAre you looking for a singular amazing exercise to burn fat - one that's better then anything else? That exercise is real, but it might not be easy. It's not anything you do in the gym... it's an introspective exercise! Working all pieces of your body with one exercise is not possible... no ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Know about diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many complications linked with Type 2 diabetes such as neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), diabetic retinopathy, foot damage and skin conditions. To add to the list of diabetes complications there is diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome, a condition categorized by ...
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