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- Gallstones Treatment- 5 Remedies To Treat and Prevent Gallstones Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Joe BartonAre you trying to find some comfort knowing that you or a loved one will be in surgery getting their gallbladder removed? Though gallbladder surgery is a common surgery, millions of people choose not to surgically remove their organ, the gallbladder. However, over a half of million people ...
Views: 620 - Fibromyalgia & Lyrica - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Jenny MannionIn light of The New York Times article on Lyrica, (the new Pfizer drug being prescribed for Fibromyalgia) -- I had to write about a topic close to my heart. I will not go into how The New York Times is debating whether Fibromyalgia is a real dis-ease or not. I feel that is beside the point right ...
Views: 2232 - Do You Need Milk? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Erleen TiltonMost of us have been raised on milk. Not only that, many of us have been raised with the “Basic Four Food Groups” and other dietary guidelines that recommend milk as one or our daily food needs. However, there is much we need to understand about milk and how if affects our bodies, what it ...
Views: 1018 - Trouble-free Driving - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sharon BellEvery 1.6 minutes, an American driver backs into trouble. And when he or she does, it usually means costly vehicle repairs or even worse, fatal accidents involving children. This grim scenario comes from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) which said that backover accidents are ...
Views: 631 - Hit The Road Without Hitting People - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sharon BellOver a hundred people – mostly children – are killed and 6,000 are injured yearly by vehicles that are backing up, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The editors of Parent magazine said the usual victim is a two-year-old who is hit by a ...
Views: 588 - Do I Have A Problem With Alcohol - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from maxy mineDo I have a problem with Alcohol? This really is a very simple and straight forward question you should be asking yourself, but would someone really know if they have a serious drinking problem? Well the simple answer is NO the majority of people around the world who have a serious alcohol ...
Views: 458 - Stop Drinking Alcohol Now - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from philips maxJust ask yourself one simple question are you drinking to much? If you are how can you stop to improve your lifestyle and your health. Here are a few questions which might help you decide: - When you drink alcohol do you drink when you are depressed, sad, or alone? - Are your family and ...
Views: 444 - Simple Proven Step To Quit Drinking Alcohol - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Maxy BillEveryone comes to a decision to quit drinking alcohol in there life. You'll also find that people have tried beforeto quit drinking alcohol but have had very limited success. The first few days or week is very easy for anyone to stop,but you'll find after that they begin to drink again. So just ...
Views: 781 - How To Cure Acid Reflux- Naturally Cure Acid Reflux With 5 Natural Health Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Joe Barton"Natural Health" You hear those two words and you might be skeptical, curious or even excited. Whatever category you fall into you should know that if you take care of your health by drinking the adequate amount of water, exercising 3-4 times a week or even eat a healthy diet, you are all ready ...
Views: 656 - How To Stop Drinking Alcohol For Good - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from philips artOkay the most common question asked is can I stop drinking alcohol? And the simple answer is yes anyone can, but you have to have made your mind up and be fully committed to doing it. Anyone going into this half hearted will not succeed so you might as well stop reading this article ...
Views: 473 - Plastic Surgery: The Difference between Reconstructive Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from natisha nelThe name ‘plastic surgery’ comes from the Greek word ‘plastic’, which means to ‘mold or reshape’. Thus, plastic surgery refers to molding and reshaping of a part of the patient’s body through surgery. The surgeon uses the patient’s own tissues, ...
Views: 834 - Colon Cleansing: What Makes A Cleanse Important? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from S. HuppThere are many reasons why cleansing the colon is important. The world today is not the world of yesterday. While I despise F.U.D. (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) there are realities. Some of the things that we eat today are not quite nearly as healthy and natural as society used to. The colon ...
Views: 598 - Discover Underlying Health Conditions By Looking At Your Nails - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOther than the weekly trimming and grooming, fingernails and toenails get little or zero attention. Most of the time, only those who are preoccupied with painting their nails with different colors or embellishing them with beads or precious gems are the ones who really take notice of the general ...
Views: 874 - Obesity kills thousands yearly - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Sharon BellThe figures are frightening. Obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and many adults are in danger of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and cancer because of this. Additionally, obese individuals are 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from the above ...
Views: 668 - Alcohol Problems - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from maxy chainI bet you didn't know just how easy it can be to get help from someone who love's you, even if you have an alcohol related problem. You must remember what ever problem you have there are always people out there willing to help you. Is alcohol a problem for you and is it destroying you lifestyle ...
Views: 504 - Alcohol Info - Can Alcohol Affect Me? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from philips 225Everyone knows that drinking alcohol can be great fun, but as we also know alcohol can be deadly as well, it's a great and very powerful drug which affects both body and mind, so you must treat it with the greatest of respect. Alcohol is one of the biggest killers year by year and it increases ...
Views: 688 - Find Drug-free Solutions for Youth - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Marilyn RedmondRobert A. Hawkins, 19, opened fire with a rife at a busy Omaha shopping mall, killing eight people before taking his own life. Looking back we had the tragedy at Virginia Tech caused by Cho Seung-Hui. And the first of this series of heartbreaking disasters was Columbine. What groups these events ...
Views: 830 - Heartburn Cure - The Truth About Heartburn Cures - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dean CaporellaIn the United States alone, almost 40 per cent of the population suffers from heartburn in varying degrees of severity. A heartburn cure which will automatically make it disappear has not yet been discovered however, a cure may simply mean adjusting some of your lifestyle habits to avoid ...
Views: 642 - Dark Under-Eye Circles Can Indicate Health Problems - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDark under-eye circles are a beauty nightmare. They show the world just how negligent you are about your looks. But more than that, these unsightly discolorations beneath your eyes can also represent some serious health problems. Many people are not aware of this, but dark circles under the eyes ...
Views: 3280 - What Is Reiki? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Robert CohnReiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. Energy Healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the clients energy system (aura). Chi is the term used by the Chinese mystics and martial artists for the underlying force the Universe is made of. ...
Views: 1072 - Smoking Pot Can Lead To Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellSmoking pot can increase your risk of getting schizophrenia. The risk becomes higher when the drug is used by people under the age of 21. While those with a biological predisposition towards schizophrenia (e.g. a family history of the disease) are at the highest risk, heavy cannabis users ...
Views: 815 - The Voices Janey Hears - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellTo the casual observer, Janey Antoniou looks like an ordinary woman. The 46-year-old molecular biologist works as a mental health trainer for the London police. But what most people don’t know is that she hears voices of people who aren’t there. This is because she is suffering from ...
Views: 722 - Hypertensions Affects Millions - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellIn 2025, one in three adults aged over 20 years or 1.56 billion people worldwide will have hypertension. This frightening prediction comes from Dr. Jiang He and colleagues at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, who looked at the overall ...
Views: 580 - The Specter Of Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat do mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. and legendary rock star Syd Barrett of the band Pink Floyd have in common? Both suffered from schizophrenia, a mental disorder that begins between the ages of 15 and 25 and affects about one percent of the population or 51 million people worldwide. ...
Views: 711 - Millions Suffer Fom Bpolar Dsorder - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellLife, they say, is like a wheel. Sometimes you’re up; sometimes you’re down. But if your mood stays that way most of the day or everyday, chances are you have bipolar disorder - a mental disorder that affects 222 million people worldwide and is the sixth leading cause of disabilities ...
Views: 750 - Affects Of Drinking Alcohol Is There A Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Ed PhilipsHere are some common and interesting facts about alcohol. Did you know that alcohol is the cause of around 100,000 deaths in the United States alone? In Canada it's around 50,000 deaths per year. Alcohol is also one of the biggest reasons why families split up and this figure is well into the ...
Views: 642 - Laser Eye Surgery Complication - Is Your Sight In Danger? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Dean CaporellaThe incidence of laser eye surgery complication is minimal however, if you're considering the procedure then you need to be aware of what they are as part of your preparation process. The percentage of people who suffer corneal infection following surgery is less than one per cent. Delayed ...
Views: 683 - Fix Me Quick Doctor - Dinner's 'A Waitin' - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Robert Dave JohnstonIn this article we are going to talk about personal responsibility as it relates to weight loss, health and wellbeing. The stories related here are from real life persons. Names have been changed, but the examples are clear as day for us to ponder and examine. The Blame Game Personal ...
Views: 1485 - Bad News For Drinkers - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Sharon BellHere’s bad news for heavy drinkers. Alcoholism and mental illness often go together and this deadly combination can spell disaster for patients and their loved ones. This was revealed by Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hall-Flavin who said that alcoholism and bipolar disorder usually ...
Views: 651 - Diabetes Can Make You Blind - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Sharon BellMillions of people with diabetes are in danger of going blind unless they seek medical help. This is because of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by poorly controlled blood sugar levels that weaken small blood vessels in the retina (the ...
Views: 823 - Using A Peak Flow Meter - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Sharon BellIf you have asthma, a peak flow meter can tell you how well your lungs are functioning. This small, inexpensive device is easy to use and can warn you of a coming asthma attack. How do you use one? Follow these steps: Fit the mouthpiece in the peak flow meter. Move the sliding indicator to ...
Views: 677 - What To Put In Your Asthma Diary - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Sharon BellHow do you know if you’re about to have an asthma attack? The answer is plain and simple. Simply pay attention to your symptoms. Asthma rarely occurs without warning so it’s best to keep a diary of symptoms to assess your condition. Your asthma diary should be small enough to fit ...
Views: 674 - Benefits Of Inhaled Asthma Medicines - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Sharon BellHow can inhaled medicines help asthmatics? One important benefit is that they help you save money in the long run and keep you away from the hospital. This is good news for asthmatics considering that the health-related costs of asthma are great. The disease results in less income due to less ...
Views: 606 - Causes Of Irregular Periods - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jitesh aroraThere are many factors which are responsible for irregular periods some of them you can find in following article. * A woman can have irregular periods due to significant weight loss or weight gain. * Over exercise can also result in irregular menstruation. * Poor nutrition and ...
Views: 702 - Increased Physical Activity For Those Who Work In Shifts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPhysical activity has always been linked to improved health and longer lifespan. It can boost the performance of your heart and lungs and defeat stress as well. More importantly, being active will help you maintain an ideal weight and bring you a more positive outlook in life. But how can ...
Views: 612 - Home Remedies For High Blood Pressure- 5 Ways To Naturally Cure Hypertension - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Joe BartonThe 'Silent Killer' is a disease to take seriously and I hope that you don't read this article and think you can throw away your medications today. But, you might be able to throw them away after a couple months of using these helpful home remedies for high blood pressure. Instead of popping ...
Views: 849 - Making Sense Of Your Body's Signs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from FSB AuthorsHave you ever noticed things about your body that are annoying, weird, smelly, or downright embarrassing? If so, you’re not alone. We all experience the often unsightly and sometimes unseemly signs and signals our bodies send us about our state of health. Ugly growths may pop up on our eyelids, ...
Views: 1059 - Gout Natural Remedy- 6 Secrets Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Curing Gout - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Joe BartonHave you ever left the doctor's office thinking that he didn't tell you everything he knew about your ailment? If you are suffering from gout, chances are, he did not! Gout is the most painful type of arthritis and can be naturally treated with a gout natural remedy but most doctors either ...
Views: 1954 - Gallstones Home Remedy- 5 Secrets Gallbladder Surgeons Don’t Want You To Know - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Joe BartonRecently, I found a fact sheet about gallstones and gallbladder cases in a clinic. Here is what doctors will tell you about gallstones. 1. Over 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. 2. About 1,000,000 new cases of gallbladder disease are diagnosed each year. 3. Gallstones cause more ...
Views: 954 - Acid Reflux Cure- 5 Secret Cures Your Doctor Forgot to Mention About Heartburn - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Joe BartonHave you ever left your doctor's office thinking that he might have forgotten to mention something about your problem? Recently, I left the doctor's office and got into my car, only to think that my doctor didn't tell me everything about my virus. I drove to the pharmacy only to find the ...
Views: 3995 - Vitamin D Is Essential For Bone Health And More - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Jennifer KaysVitamins D is a fat-soluble seco-sterol hormone precursor that is responsible for sustaining optimal levels of calcium and phosphorus in our blood stream. To some extent, Vitamin D is manufactured by our skin though exposure to sunlight. The best time for sunlight exposure is during the spring ...
Views: 990 - Understanding Hair Loss And Hair Re-growth Formulas - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew Stratton“Keep those lovely tresses flowing!” “Laser Hair Therapy!” “A treatment that revitalizes hair!” Thousands of affirmations are made today by products available off the shelf just for you to use. They claim these formulas can re-grow hair miraculously but are ...
Views: 727 - The Secret Of Good Hair Care - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonThe secret to a good hair care is to know what your hair wants and needs, like know your hair texture (dry, normal or oily). Another thing to keep in mind is about the right kind of products suited to your hair. There are loads of products calling for your attention; but choose the one that ...
Views: 727 - Have Shiny And Healthy Hair - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonMaintaining shiny and healthy hair is a desire of all, whether men or women. Healthy hair gives a beautiful look to the personality of the being, especially women. Everybody wishes to have strong hair that looks beautiful and smooth. For this, people try various types of products that are ...
Views: 741 - Hair Vitamins & Hairstyling Tips: 8 Hair Growth Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonBest ways to maintain a healthy, beautiful mane can be found in your own home. Technically hair is a dead tissue; but it also serves a valuable biological purpose: It keeps your head warm and helps regulate body temperature. Hair, like nails, is an extension of your epidermis, the outer layer ...
Views: 909 - Hair Products For Perming And Straightening - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonPerms are a great way to add bounce and body to fine, thin hair. It makes your hair appear fuller and lively and makes it easier to style straight hair. Perming and straightening done at saloons is by use of chemicals which may lead to hair loss and hair breakage later. A lot of care has to be ...
Views: 912 - Hair Care / Flaunt Your Hair The Way You Want! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonWho doesn’t want to be noticed and look beautiful? Everyone wants to look best. And when it comes to looks, hair plays a vital role too. Healthy, soft, shiny hair is an instant booster to your overall appearance. And if you are the proud owner of a gorgeous crowning glory then go ahead and ...
Views: 1516 - Discover The Secret To A Truly Great Hair Day - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonEvery woman’s dream is to have a thick, soft, crowning glory with a rich sheen. This dream can come true with just some attention to proper hair care. Some quick ways to have a truly great hair day is by following simple rules like: 1. A nice head massage with warm olive oil or coconut oil ...
Views: 738 - How To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Sharon BellCan asthma be cured? What can be done to help asthmatics live normal, productive lives? Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma but flare-ups can be prevented by identifying your triggers and avoiding them. Learn all you can about the disease and take an active part in treatment so you ...
Views: 865 - Wine, Beer May Trigger Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Sharon BellDrinking wine may not be a good idea for those with asthma. Experts say some brands may trigger the disease. Adult asthmatics may not tolerate preservatives in wine and beer while children may be allergic to cow’s milk, eggs, wheat, and peanuts. This doesn’t mean you should starve ...
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