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- Heart Learning - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Arlene R. Taylor PhDIt had nothing to do with not wanting their help. Rather it had everything to do with learned behavior, of avoiding inconvenience to others whenever possible. “I’ll be fine,” I had assured my friends. And then, suddenly, there she was in my cubicle. I blinked. “I’ve come to stay with you,” ...
Views: 1425 - Dental Health - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Piero PolicicchioBACTERIA FOUND IN YOUR MOUTH The mouth is a dark, moist environment of a constant warm temperature with a steady supply of carbohydrates - truly ideal bacteria growing conditions. There are from 200 – 300 different species of bacteria in the mouth. There is no other place in or on the male or ...
Views: 1194 - A LASIK Complication-Oil Gland Secretions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Jay StockmanIn the hands of a well trained, experienced, and seasoned refractive surgeon, LASIK is a very good procedure with excellent results. IntraLASIK which is the same procedure that employs a laser to create the flap is even. An often over looked complication of the procedure is the affect that the ...
Views: 2202 - MSM For Natural Pain Relief, Tissue Repair, And General Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Jennifer KaysMethylsulfonymethane, i.e. MSM, is a naturally occurring sulfur compound. MSM comes from plankton which releases dimethylsulfonium into the water. It is then oxidized into MSM as it reaches the surface of the water due to the presence of ozone and ultraviolet light. MSM then dissolves into the ...
Views: 3775 - Hidden Dangers In Your Home: Is Your Family Really Safe? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Ruby AragonYour home may be beautiful. Your home may be comfortable. Your home may be your dream home, but is it really safe? There are many hidden dangers that can lurk in your home without you even knowing it. The problem is that they can cause serious health problems if not detected. Three of the ...
Views: 845 - How Yogurt Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMany claims are made for yogurt. Are they true? Unfortunately, reports that the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will im¬prove your complexion, prevent diarrhea or treat vaginal yeast infections have no scientific basis. Although these bacteria are beneficial to health, they are useless when ...
Views: 602 - Lactic Acid Bacteria And Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellThe claims made for yogurt vary from brand to brand but they all promise a healthy life. Should you, therefore, take yogurt for this reason? "No scientist still believes that eating yogurt makes you live longer, but the idea hasn't faded entirely. A few years ago, (one manufacturer) filmed a ...
Views: 912 - Can Yogurt Make You Live Longer? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellDuring my college days, very few people took yogurt seriously. It had a funny taste and not everyone was willing to make the sacrifice of eating it. That trend changed when yogurt was marketed as a health food. New flavors like vanilla and strawberry were introduced and sugar-free and low-fat ...
Views: 1394 - Fort Worth Liposuction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from jitesh aroraLiposuction is a process which is used to remove extra fat from the deposits under the skin. The procedure of liposuction needs steel tube also known as cannula which works with the help of powerful vaccum. The method of anesthesia which is used in this procedure varies from person to person. ...
Views: 637 - Risks Of Liposuction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from jitesh aroraLike every other surgical procedure liposuction is also having some risks and complications.Before the operation you should find all the information about liposuction procedure,risks and complications.It is very important to discuss your expectations with your surgeon.Most of the people are ...
Views: 646 - Liposuction Surgery In Fort Worth - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from jitesh aroraThe most common cosmetic surgery performed in the world is liposuction. Liposuction is also known as lipoplasty. If you are planning to go under liposuction it will be interesting to know the procedure of the surgery. The surgery is completed in two steps. The first step is anesthesia. The ...
Views: 629 - The Truth About Liposuction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from jitesh aroraLiposuction is a surgical procedure which is used world wide but like all other surgeries it is also having possible risks and complications.Some patients have loose skin after liposuction procedure due to removal of excessive fat.People who are having less elastic skin have possibility to have ...
Views: 604 - Groin Liposuction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from jitesh aroraGroin liposuction is a procedure which is performed to remove the fat from the deposits beneath the skin of the inner thigh. Liposuction is performed on various parts of the body. Area of inner thigh is one of the most popular areas on which liposuction is performed worldwide. Like all other ...
Views: 2159 - Transform Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Trevor HoskissonHealth Coaching is an off-shoot of Life Coaching targeted specifically at improving all aspects of health and fitness using the proven techniques and strategies that make Life Coaching one of the newest, fastest growing, and most effective self-development and performance enhancing techniques ...
Views: 1354 - Your Hidden Weapons Of Fat Destruction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Shane Ellison M.Sc.You have weapons of fat destruction. And you are hiding them – probably unknowingly. This explains why your waist is being overcome by enemy number one: unsightly belly fat. Are you ready to obliterate it? As a biochemical evil-doer, belly fat slowly destroys quality of life. Among men, ...
Views: 1122 - Health, Wealth And Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr. Richard RuhlingI chose early retirement from the practice of medicine when I saw that “Babylon” (a word meaning confusion) fit westernized medicine as it has become www.LeadingCauseOfDeathPrescriptionDrugs.com The Bible warning reflects this—“for by her sorceries [Greek word, pharmakeia] were all nations ...
Views: 1357 - Sexually Transmitted Disease And Eye Infections - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Jay StockmanChlamydia is a sexually transmitted, urogenital disease that frequently goes un or misdiagnosed. As a result of this under diagnosing many individuals suffer from Adult Inclusion Conjunctivitis(A.I.C.). The reason for the misdiagnosing is the lack of desire by many eye doctors to raise the ...
Views: 916 - Do Hemorrhoids Creams Work? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sharon BellIf you have hemorrhoids, you may be tempted to try products that claim they can make this annoying and painful condition vanish like magic. However, most of them are a waste of money. None of these products can actually shrink hemorrhoids or make them disappear. At best, these products can ...
Views: 707 - More Folk Remedies For Warts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sharon BellHow did our forefathers deal with warts? The answer may surprise you. Here are more folk remedies taken from Edward F. Dolan's “Folk Medicine Cures & Curiosities”: “There are several tricks that your family might have had you play on the dead. One calls for you to touch a dead ...
Views: 679 - The Ways Of Warts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWarts have a very colorful history. The early Greeks and Romans thought this skin disease came from frogs, probably because the latter's rough and somewhat horny skin looked like it was covered with warts. In reality, even if you kiss a frog, it's unlikely you'll get warts unless the amphibian ...
Views: 643 - Are You Susceptible To Hemorroids? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWho else are susceptible to hemorrhoids? These include those who frequently lift heavy objects, people who stand or sit a lot, and obese individuals. Pregnancy itself does not cause hemorrhoids but it may hasten their development. This is caused by hormones in the woman's body that dilate blood ...
Views: 681 - Help For Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the best way to get rid of hemorrhoids? If you're a devout Catholic, you can try calling on St. Fiacre, the patron saint of hemorrhoids. Fiacre was a hermit known for his miraculous cures and strong distaste for women. How he became associated with hemorrhoids is unknown but it ...
Views: 599 - Heart Breaking News About Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellIf there's one problem most people won't take sitting down, it's hemor¬rhoids. They're itchy, pain¬ful, and annoying. They're also a lot more common than you think. The French emperor Napo¬leon had hemorrhoids which led to his downfall at Water¬loo. Because he was in so much ...
Views: 849 - The Bad Side Of Tea - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Sharon BellMany believe that a nice hot cup of tea is a good alternative to coffee or those sugar-laced soft drinks. Unfortunately, what most people don’t know is that tea also has a dark side. Although an ordinary cup of tea may have less caffeine than coffee, it has enough stimulants to keep you ...
Views: 635 - What You Can Do About Prostatitis - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Sharon BellProstatitis is the inflammation or infection of the prostate, the male sex gland which produces the alkaline fluid that forms part of the semen. This is a common male problem caused by bacterial infection or, in rare cases, may accompany cancer of the prostate. "Most men will have at least one ...
Views: 722 - Are Hair Spays Harmful? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Sharon BellHair sprays keep hair in place and protect it from moisture. They are used by both men and women to look good and presentable. But are they safe to use? Do they have any side effects? The old types of hair sprays were made of lacquer (shellac dissolved in alcohol) while the newer ones contain ...
Views: 929 - The Microwave Oven Mystery - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Will ByronDon't touch that Dial! And I don't mean the dial on your TV but the dial on your Microwave. I have not used a microwave oven in quite some time. When I did use one I had always had this awkward gut feeling like something was strange about a bright light and a weird wind like sound that would ...
Views: 1951 - Fitness Vs Health - Both Are Important But Are They The Same? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Will ByronWe as humans come in all shapes and sizes. (Short, Tall, Round, Slim, Muscular, Fat). Even the smallest of people could be extremely strong and someone overweight is often seen passing someone much thinner in a marathon. Being fit with a low body fat percentage or being able to bench 350 lbs ...
Views: 1258 - Superfood Nutrition 101! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Will ByronWhat is a superfood? I often get this question whenever I mention that my diet consists primarily of organic foods and in particular organic superfoods. Superfoods are foods which are extremely nutrient dense and give you the biggest bang for your buck compared to other foods. They contain ...
Views: 1245 - The Hidden Dangers Of Food Additives! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Erleen TiltonMany years ago, as I began expanding my education in health and nutrition, I considered getting a degree as a dietitian. After studying the community college curriculum and classes offered, what convinced me that this was not the education I needed was the praising of our food additives and ...
Views: 2072 - So What About the Avian Bird Flu Pandemic? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Erleen TiltonThe Avian flu does pose concerns for many Americans and measures are being taken as best can be to prevent a pandemic outbreak. What is this flu virus? Who is most likely to get the virus? How can we prepare or prevent contact with the virus? These are questions that are being asked, and ...
Views: 1121 - How To Care For Your Child's Teeth - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Steven BrazisFluoride has been shown to have definite beneficial effects on the growth of strong teeth, as it hardens tooth enamel. Fluoride in higher doses has also been shown to be detrimental to health in other ways. The controversy over fluoride rages on today. You will have to make your own decisions ...
Views: 1355 - Manhattan Male Tummy Tuck Surgery - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from jitesh aroraMale tummy tuck is a common surgical procedure which is done to enhance the appearance of the abdominal area. The aim of the operation is to remove excess fat and skin from the abdominal area and to tighten the abdominal muscles. There are two types of operation which can be performed depending ...
Views: 742 - Tummy Tuck - Post Surgical Scars - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from jitesh aroraThe most common question which is asked before the tummy tuck surgery is about the visibility and length of the post surgical scars. The scars of the surgery depends on the type of surgery performed. There are two types of tummy tuck surgery known as partial and complete abdominoplasty. In ...
Views: 718 - Plastic Surgery-Tummy Tuck - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from jitesh aroraTummy tuck is an operation which is done to remove extra fat and skin from the abdominal area.There are some conditions because of which some people can have excess fat and weak muscles in the abdominal area like pregnancy,significant fluctuations in weight or a prior surgery. There are two ...
Views: 621 - What To Do With Whiteheads - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sharon BellAlthough they don’t look as awful as pimples, whiteheads can affect your appearance just the same – the reason why most people hate them. While their real cause is unknown, whiteheads are believed to result from certain hormonal changes in the body that accompany puberty. These ...
Views: 901 - Battling BO - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sharon BellBothered by body odor or BO? You’re not alone. Millions of people have this problem and like you, they can’t stand it. To understand the nature of the problem, let's examine how sweat is produced. Perspiration is the product of sweat glands which are situated in the deepest of ...
Views: 937 - Pros And Cons Of Hair Straightening - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sharon BellThinking about straightening your long curly hair? Before you do anything, read this. It could save a lot of trouble. Bear in mind that no hair straightening method is safe nor will any of them give satisfactory results. Pomades or resinous fixatives are the easiest to apply and produce no ...
Views: 7397 - Mini Tummy Tuck-General Information - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from jitesh aroraTummy tuck is a operation which is done to get rid of extra fat and skin from abdominal area.One form of this operation is known as mini tummy tuck.Mini tummy tuck is done for the people who are having problematic area under the level of navel.This type of operation is less invasive and post ...
Views: 623 - Tummy Tuck-The Procedure Information - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from jitesh aroraIf you are planning to go under abdominoplasty also known as tummy tuck then it will be interesting to know the procedure of the surgery.The tummy tuck is completed in three steps and the recovery period is very short. Keep on reading if you want to know step by step procedure of the ...
Views: 580 - Total Health - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Danielle VindezThe Quest for Total Health. Fitness and health are not the same, but they share some common behaviors. They both include regular exercise, adequate sleep, a nutritious diet, abstaining from substance abuse, an ability to cope with stress, an ability to relax, and, practicing both safety habits ...
Views: 923 - Refractive Surgery Options For People Over Forty - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Jay StockmanFor people over the age of forty, reading becomes increasingly difficult. This inability to focus up close is called Presbyopia. It is a normal part of aging, and can not be prevented. As LASIK and PRK have increased in popularity, researchers have looked for ways to eliminate the need for ...
Views: 897 - Could There Be A relationship Between The Imbalance In The Iron Status And Clinical Depression? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenDiscussing Body Iron is difficult and no single indicator or combination of indicators is ideal for the assessment of iron status in all clinical circumstances. Each indicator may be affected by a variety of conditions including infection, inflammation. Liver disease and malignancy, ...
Views: 3484(1 vote) - A Menace Called Malaria - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Sharon BellMalaria is an ancient disease which means "bad air." It was so named in the 18th century because it was linked to the foul air of swamps which people thought was responsible for the condition. Bad air, of course, has nothing to do with malaria but mosquitoes found in swamps and other marshy ...
Views: 710 - Vitamin B6 For PMS? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Sharon BellSome women experience a variety of symptoms a week or 10 days before menstruation. These include bloating, weight gain due to water retention, tender or swollen breasts, headaches, backaches, irritability, depression, joint pains and a craving for sweets. These short-lived symptoms are part of ...
Views: 681 - All About Aloe - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Sharon BellAloe vera is considered a wonder plant for many reasons. It is said to be effective for radiation burns, brown skin spots, psoriasis, varicose veins, arthritis and rashes. It is also a popular ingredient of many shampoos, cleansing lotions, and other beauty products. Other wild claims made ...
Views: 830 - Conquer Emotional Eating To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Richard KuhnsEating emotional feelings is the largest contributing cause to being overweight. The true way to success is to conquer emotional eating. Yet, decades of approaching the weight problem with diets (an awareness technique) has most overeaters hypnotized into believing that they really have an ...
Views: 1053 - More Bad Breath Q & A - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Sharon BellCan bad breath be caused by other diseases? Yes, your bad breath could be caused by a medical problem such as an infection of the respiratory tract involving the nose, throat, windpipe, or lungs. These include sinusitis (the inflammation of one of the sinuses or hollow spaces in the bones ...
Views: 778 - Bad Breath Q & A - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat causes bad breath? Bad breath or halitosis has many causes. In 80 to 90 percent of cases, it’s due to something in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene or problems with the teeth, gums, and mouth are the most common causes. Check your mouth first for signs of problems. Be on the lookout for ...
Views: 811 - Gout Remedy Secrets- Naturally Cure Gout At Home With These Tips - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Joe BartonShhh! These gout remedy secrets could save you hundreds of dollars, hours of pain and cost the medical industry billions of dollars. Unfortunately, gout is the most painful form of arthritis but is one of the most treatable forms of arthritis. If you are suffering with the severe pain caused ...
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