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- Can Sports Drinks Effectively Replace Sweat? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Sharon BellManufacturers claim sports drinks effectively replace lost sweat. Perspiration, as you know, is the body’s way of cooling itself. In hot weather, you could lose as much as a quart or two of water in an hour. As you sweat, the heart works harder, your body temperature drops, and your ...
Views: 816 - Are Sports Drinks Good For You? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Sharon BellYears ago, water was the only thing the average athlete took to quench thirst. Today, there are different sports drinks looking for an audience. They come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. But they all promise one thing: to give you “energy” and “power” to perform ...
Views: 792 - Help For Hairy Legs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellHairy legs can make you look manly but it can be a pain in the neck if you’re a lady. These ugly hairs can be eliminated by shaving, waxing, bleaching or the use of depilatory creams. However, all are temporary methods of hair removal and each has its own advantages and ...
Views: 837 - Preeclampsia Threatens Mother And Child - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellPreeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the risks of pregnancy. It is common during the first pregnancy and its incidence increases with multiple births. In most cases, preeclampsia causes a slightly elevated blood pressure. But if blood pressure continues to rise, preeclampsia ...
Views: 911 - Too Much Bee Pollen Can Cause Problems Later - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellCan consuming too much bee pollen lead to problems later? Promoters say this natural substance is safe but the facts say otherwise. Read on and discover the truth in the last part of our series on pollen claims and facts. CLAIM: Bee pollen has a very high concentration of RNA and DNA. FACT: ...
Views: 2979 - Diet To Reduce High Blood Pressure- A Natural Hypertension Treatment With No Medication - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Joe BartonCan a diet to reduce high blood pressure really cure hypertension with no medication? Yes and most people are unaware that their diet has an enormous impact on their high blood pressure points. In fact, you can naturally cure high blood pressure naturally with changing your diet, taking the ...
Views: 597 - More Pollen Facts And Fallacies - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Sharon BellHas news about bee pollen’s magical properties made you buzzing with excitement? Don’t pin your hopes too high or you might be disappointed. Here are more pollen claims and the truth behind them. CLAIM; Pollen contains mysterious ingredients that boost an athlete's ...
Views: 672 - More Pollen Propaganda You Should Ignore - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Sharon BellWill taking bee pollen make a difference in your health? Or should you ignore the stories told by pollen pushers? Here are more pollen propaganda and the truth behind the claims. CLAIM: Bee pollen is a pure vegetable source, is rich in protein and vitamins, and contains an unbelievable ...
Views: 606 - The Pollen Pushers - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Sharon BellDo bees have a health secret that will make you healthier and live longer? Promoters of bee pollen want us to believe there’s something magical about this substance. Thanks to good advertising, many people think it will enhance their athletic performance and make them more energetic. The ...
Views: 734 - Detoxification Diet - Can It Really Make A Difference? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Janine WachowskiDetoxification has started to gain popularity, not just in the United States, but around the world as well. One of the reasons why it has gained so much popularity is because of the benefits that go along with the detoxification process. What is Detoxification? Detoxification is the process of ...
Views: 539 - Don't Fall For Quacks - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon BellDespite great advances in science and medicine, many Americans continue to be victimized by quacks. Millions of dollars are spent by consumers on useless and sometimes dangerous products. To protect yourself, here are some practical tips from Paul Insel and Walton Roth taken from their book ...
Views: 638 - How To Spot Quacks - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat is quackery? The late Dr. Morris Fishbein, who edited the Journal of the American Medical Association for 26 years, defines it as "the practice of medicine by unlicensed persons or the application of treatments which are not generally recognized as appropriate by the profession." You don't ...
Views: 582 - Juniper Berries, The Powerful Kidney Herb - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Paul BlakeFor each organ of the human body there is a herb that outshines all others in its ability to assist that organ when it is diseased. Juniper berries are magic when it comes to the kidney and urinary tract system. I say magic because I have seen it at work and its power to heal the urinary tract ...
Views: 1218 - Pride Casual Lift Chairs - Anything But Casual - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Brad BrubakerPride Mobility Products Corporation is a very distinguished and esteemed manufacturer of home medical equipment. They began manufacturing lift chairs in 1986 and since have brought a tremendous amount of innovation to the lift chair industry. A lift chair is a recliner that has a motorized ...
Views: 1094 - The Ultimate Sixpack - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from bryan picchiottinoThe Ultimate Six Pack Best Fitness Site in the world- free ebooks, articles, workouts, advertising! The topic is everywhere. It is in every health magazine and every fitness site. You can barely escape the grocery store without seeing magazine upon magazine of the fastest and newest way to ...
Views: 518 - When Your Eye Gets Lazy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellYou’ve probably encountered a couple of lazy people in this world. But did you know that laziness can strike the eye too? When your eye wanders inward or outward or doesn’t seem to follow the other one, you have what doctors call a “lazy eye.” Lazy eye or amblyopia is ...
Views: 601 - Don't Think You're A Zombie If You Don't Have A Pulse - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellA person without a pulse is either dead or a zombie. But a rare disease can leave you without a pulse and a give you many problems. This is Takayasu’s arteritis – a disease characterized by the inflammation of the blood vessels. As its name implies, pulseless disease or Takayasu's ...
Views: 620 - When Blood Cells Go Wild - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellFor your body to function properly, it needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood that is supplied by red blood cells. These blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body to give you energy and keep the skin healthy. But if the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, ...
Views: 956 - Acne Solutions - Choosing Your Ideal Acne Solution - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Michael LeeThere are so many acne solutions to consider when want a smoother and fresher-looking skin. You may choose to use home treatment approaches with herbs and other natural products, or prefer the aid of a professional using more advanced and technological methods. Going to a skin doctor for acne ...
Views: 799 - My Mother’s Fatal Flaw - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsI spent the day of August 21, 1992, driving to a mountainous desert town whose name, in the scorching heat and fine dust, was a seductive mockery: Palm Springs, California. I had embarked upon the most Californian of endeavors, an editorial retreat for the Los Angeles–based magazine where I ...
Views: 586 - What If We Took Care Of Our Backs Like We Do Our Teeth? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe dentists got it right -- an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Dentists don’t sit back and wait until a patient needs a root canal before they take action. Instead, they continually monitor, preventatively treat, and educate their patients on ways to take care of their teeth. ...
Views: 566 - How To Raise A Healthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you want your child to be the best that he or she can be? Do you want your toddler to be free from sickness and excel both physically and mentally? If so, you owe it to your child to provide him or her with the best possible care that only parents can give. And the best way to do this is to ...
Views: 606 - Help Your Child Eat Right - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellBy the time your child is a year old, his or her digestive processes are nearly the same as an adult’s so it’s time to introduce new foods. While the preschooler may adapt the three-meals-a-day schedule of other family members, his or her appetite may vary from day to day. At ...
Views: 757 - Many Suffer Due To Uncontrolled Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellOwing to the high cost of medicines, complicated treatments or plain neglect, many asthma patients don’t follow their prescribed treatment and suffer greatly because of this. This was revealed by Dr. Jan Lotvall associate professor of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and ...
Views: 609 - Poor Concentration Linked To Chemical Deficiency - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you find it hard to concentrate? Is your memory poor? Are you always groping in the dark when it comes to remembering important details? Scientists believe lack of concentration can be blamed to the body's deficiency of ACTH/MSH chemical proteins. ACTH, which is short for ...
Views: 722 - Improve Your Memory By Dreaming - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Sharon BellWant to have a good memory? Dr. Chester Pearlman, a Boston psychiatrist, said the key to remembering facts and improving one's memory is dreaming. That’s right - dreaming. Dream about animals, your loved one or a coming event. Just think about anything and Pearlman said you'll be ...
Views: 696 - Rats Less Likely To Give You Rabies - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Sharon BellYou're less likely to get rabies from a rat but the chances of acquiring the disease become greater with cats and other carnivorous animals like dogs and even bats. These animals may be infected with the disease and transmit it among themselves or to humans by biting them. Not all animals ...
Views: 588 - Natural Cures For Constipation And Diarrhea (Don't Try These at Home!) - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt was 1981 and my wife and I were living at a monastery in the remote jungles of Northeast Thailand practicing as a Buddhist monk and nun . . . and Janet was having problems stomaching the coarse food. With only one meal in the morning and no further food permitted the rest of the day, she ...
Views: 711 - Hair Loss - 6 Common Causes - by A friend of mine called me one day and said “I think I’m getting bald! I’m losing a lot of hair!”
Well, his frightened response is justified. The thought of losing your hair is horrifying, especially if you did not expect it to happen in your mid-twenties. But don’t panic! Experts say that ...
Views: 611 - Cure Ear Infections Using These Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Kathy LoveThe official medical term for ear infection is otitis media. The word otitis means inflammation and media means middle, as the infection occurs in the middle ear. Children and babies are more likely to suffer from ear infections than adults. More often than not it should clear up on its on in ...
Views: 1157 - How To Survive Tidal Waves - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all earthquakes cause tsunamis or tidal waves. But some do. When that happens, it pays to be prepared. To avoid trouble, here’s what to do: A strong earthquake in coastal areas should be interpreted as a natural seismic sea-wave warning. Don't stay in low-lying coastal areas. A ...
Views: 1053 - How To Stop Hiccups - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellThe name Charles Osborne may not ring a bell to readers today. But in his time he was famous for one thing: hiccups. The Guinness World Records lists him as the man with the longest attack of hiccups. His hiccups began in 1922 at the rate of 40 times per minute and finally ended after 68 years ...
Views: 838 - Brain Disorder Common In Summer - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellSummer is a good time to enjoy the great outdoors. But the warm, sunny weather is also the time that mosquitoes mate and spread numerous diseases like encephalitis. Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain that is often caused by a viral infection. It is a life-threatening disease, ...
Views: 605 - Acupuncture & Children - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Shoshanna KatzmanHow many people realize how much acupuncture treatments can help children rid themselves of unwanted illness? Rearing children without overuse of antibiotics, ear tubes, allergy shots, and excessive use of OTC and prescription medications can be a daunting task. If western society understood how ...
Views: 1402 - Understanding Emotional Eating To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Richard KuhnsOnly within the last decade has the idea of emotional eating being a contributing factor to obesity been considered. And this is largely because emotions in general have been ignored for centuries. We've had far more training in how to ignore emotions or pretend that we don't feel them than ...
Views: 1100 - Kidney Stones Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Michael MalegaThis article has been read and our visitors have been greatly appreciated. Hopefully you will enjoy it likewise. Initially, a person who is Suffering from kidney stones will not experience any serious symptoms of the disease. Kidney stone symptoms get serious as time passes and can turn ...
Views: 1157 - Smoking And Emphysema - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellYears of smoking can take its toll on the body. One disease you’re likely to get is emphysema. Emphysema is a condition wherein the air sacs (alveoli) and small airways of the lungs are overstretched and damaged, making breathing difficult. Aside from smoking, other risk factors are age, ...
Views: 588 - Living With Epilepsy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen something goes wrong in the electric fuse box that is the human brain, an epileptic fit is likely to begin. Call it a short circuit or a burnt fuse. Once a cluster of nerve cells in the brain becomes disorganized, this leads to seizures which vary from person to person. Some people ...
Views: 598 - Never Too Late To Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellSmoking can make some women look sexy but it brings a lot of problems as well. Experts say tobacco can damage a woman's reproductive health. It has been linked to reduced fertility, a higher risk of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and infant death. Other health problems caused by ...
Views: 696 - Hair Loss Treatment For Women - Critical Elements You Need To Know - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Korbin NewlynHair loss is a condition that effects both men as well as women. Despite the fact that hair loss might not be as prevalent as hair loss in men, the fact of the matter is that thinning hair is a traumatic occurrence for most women. If you happen to be one of those women that is suffering from ...
Views: 879 - Is Goiter Surgery Necessary? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellGoiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland characterized by swelling on the front and sides of the neck. Two types are simple and exophthalmic goiter. Simple goiter has largely been eliminated thanks to the use of iodized salt. It is common in women, especially in areas away from the sea or ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Don't Take Your Tonsils Out! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you have a sore throat that won’t go away? Do you find it difficult or painful to swallow? Are you suffering from headache, fever and chills at the same time? If you said “yes” to the above questions, you probably have tonsilitis – a disease characterized by red, ...
Views: 881 - Get Ready For Bad Weather - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellTyphoons can be nasty, more so if you’re not prepared. To avoid trouble, here are some tips to weather any storm that comes your way. Keep your radio on and listen to the latest bulletin and announcements. Don't pay attention to rumors. Stay away from low-lying beaches or other ...
Views: 578 - Reverse The Aging Process - Anabolic/Catabolic Index - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from about massagersDon't experience the catastrophe of catabolism! Have you ever been shocked by learning the real age of someone who looked much younger...or older...than their chronological age? Science has now shown that some individuals shift from an anabolic (high-energy/repair and rebuild) metabolism to a ...
Views: 1040 - The Health Of Your Back Can Be A Sign Of Your Overall Health! Does Your Back Hurt? You May Need A Lifestyle Adjustmen - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from FSB AuthorsLosing weight, changing dietary and exercise habits, and reducing stress may not seem like common prescriptions for treating those aches and pains that may ail your back -- but these things often go hand in hand with successful treatment for back pain. This is why successful treatment for back ...
Views: 519 - The Invisible Danger Of Summer That Puts Your Pets Health At Risk - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from brian spilnerAs the warm weather comes nearer and nearer, it is important to remind ourselves that caring for ours dogs in the spring and summertime is different than the way we care for them in the fall and winter seasons. The weather gets hot and humid, and there are gorgeous days and dangerously hot days. ...
Views: 575 - Detoxification Through Fasting, A Cleansing and Juicing Diet Promotes Health, Rejuvenation, Disease Recovery And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from tom coghillJuicing, a cleansing diet and fasting are methods of ridding the body of toxins. 20th century toxins can be powerfully detoxified through fasting. The toxicity level of our bodies are higher now than before. We consume more toxic substances today than all generations before us. Our bones ...
Views: 1268 - Signs Of High Blood Sugar - What Everyone Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Dave NevardThe tell tale signs of high blood sugar are pretty much exclusive to the domain of unfortunate individuals known as diabetics. The disease furthur divides into sub catagories of type 1, type 2 and gestational but never the less, the signs remain the same across the board. Anyone who is a ...
Views: 590 - Effective Ways To Deal With Asthma Permanently - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHaving a bout with asthma can be a very difficult experience. This health condition is characterized by having inflamed and tightened airways, add to that the increased amounts of mucus in the respiratory passages. You can always tell a person who is having an asthma attack because he or she ...
Views: 667 - How To Get Rid Of Yeast Infections For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women cringe at the mere mention of yeast infection. They know that this nasty problem down there can bring annoying symptoms, such as itchiness, burning sensation and even pain while peeing and having sex. Vaginal yeast infection is very common, affecting over 75% of women at least once ...
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