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- American Diabetes Diet - 5 Healthy Tips - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe American Diabetes Association denotes that a proper diabetes diet is critical to diabetes treatment. The diet can help someone with diabetes in so many aspects; to include improving overall health. Upon diagnosis, the physician begins treatment immediately. In most cases, depending on ...
Views: 746(4 votes) - Attention Crohn’s and IBD Sufferers – Harvard Researchers Discover the Obvious About How Genetically Modified Foods Lead to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.A September 16, 2010 conducted by Cell Host & Microbe, Harvard School of Public Health (“HSPH”) researchers found that “certain bacteria that inhabit the intestines provides the environmental trigger that initiates and perpetuates chronic intestinal inflammation in individuals who are ...
Views: 3727(4 votes) - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Overview - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from mia greenThe basic definition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome does not make sufferers feel much better. The syndrome is unexplained and is marked by weakness, fatigue, muscle pain, lethargy, trouble sleeping, and even fever and swollen lymph nodes. There is no known cause for the fatigue that is present in ...
Views: 1004(4 votes) - The Swine Flu Pandemic: Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Angie CarterThe American health officials have declared a public health emergency as more cases of swine flu are confirmed in the U.S. Health officials around the world are afraid that this is heading to a global pandemic that emerged from Mexico, where seven or more people have been confirmed dead because ...
Views: 1344(4 votes) - What are Crohn’s, IBD and IBS And What Are the Root Causes of the Constipation/Diarrhea Cycle That Lead to So Much Discomfort for Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Crohn's Disease is a chronic and serious inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's involves all layers of the intestine where healthy sections of bowel exist between patches of diseased bowel. Crohn's includes colitis and diverticulitis. Crohn's is categorized, along with ...
Views: 2378(4 votes) - What Causes Weight Gain, Obesity and Food Addiction in Newborns, Infants, Toddlers and Young Children – A Warning to Pregnant Mothers - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.American obesity rates are the highest in the world. Sixty-eight percent of adults are categorized as overweight, one-third of them are diagnosed as clinically obese. There are nearly 7 million overweight and obese children in the U.S. today. Childhood obesity statistics show that obese children ...
Views: 2155(4 votes) - Quit Smoking and Save Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from David SnapePicture this scene. We were in gross anatomy lab when we were asked to cut open the chest cavity of our cadaver. Feeling squeamish yet? What happened next was a bit of a shock. Cadavers have been soaked in formaldehyde for at least six months before they get to the lab so you might imagine ...
Views: 960(9 votes) - How to Prepare Your Own Hamburger Seasonings to Avoid Using Products Like Hamburger Helper, Asian Helper and other Chemical-filled Packaged Products - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.We recommend organic ingredients whenever possible to reduce salt, fat, cholesterol, MSG and avoid the consequences of factory farmed meats including the use of growth hormones, excessive antibiotics and pesticide residues and other dangerous chemical contents such as ammonia. Organic ...
Views: 2290(6 votes) - A Plastic Surgery Primer for the Treatment of Wounds and Scars - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from John Di SaiaScars and their minimization are common areas of interest for anyone who has ever been wounded. The options are many when over-the-counter remedies, non-surgical and surgical options are taken into account. Marketing hype has distorted the truth in the name of selling a multitude of products ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - Endometriosis XIII- How Chinese Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional treatment, there are ...
Views: 6485(1 vote) - How to fight Arthritis in winter? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Ketty JohnsonArthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation and a joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. The most people suffer with these types of arthritis annoys the arthritis and are the cold is damp, inflame arthritis and heat can irritate, and there is ...
Views: 2235(1 vote) - *** Sun Alarm Ultima Can Help Combat the Winter Blues! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthDo you fear the upcoming short days and longer periods of darkness? Do you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Is it tough for you to get up in the dark every morning? These are all common problems for many, many people today, commonly called the “Winter Blues” or if you have been ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - *** The Real Sexy Smart and Strong (Book Excerpt) - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from David Patchell-EvansThe Stages of Exercise: What to Expect It’s important to understand that there are primarily three stages to becoming fit. Many people quit exercising too early on in the process because they don’t realize that just halting the process of physical decline is a major accomplishment. They may ...
Views: 2905(3 votes) - ***Cardiovascular Risk: Erectile and Endothelial Dysfunction - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenTruth be told, most men wouldn’t naturally associate cardiovascular issues or issues having to do with the heart and its arteries and veins to issues having to do with erectile dysfunction, which is otherwise known as the inability of attaining or maintain penile erection, but the two – in fact ...
Views: 2842(1 vote) - ***Cholesterol Myths - 2 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenFor generations we have been told that cholesterol was bad for us. This concept is based on a theory that came into being in the 1850’s when a researcher called Rudolph Virchow formulated a theory connecting cholesterol to atherosclerosis. From there is has gone from strength to strength, based ...
Views: 2871(4 votes) - ***Diabetes and Its Relationship to Erectile Dysfunction in Men - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenOur society today has advanced so far that we now find ourselves with an excess of wealth, in relative terms, that means we generally can indulge our appetites for the finest foods or even tons of fast food that grandparents or even our parents were not able to access. Additionally, new ...
Views: 3765(3 votes) - 10 Behaviors Patients Shouldn't Put Up with from Their Doctors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa CopenWe will never find the perfect doctor, as they are all human and none of them are perfect. It comes as no surprise to most of us that they call their profession "the practice of medicine." One of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States is medical mistakes. Statistics show ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - 10 Things You (and Your Schools) Need to Know About Beating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMy most vivid childhood memories are from grade school. They are awful memories of ugly days, too many to count. I was “the fat kid.” Every year, the school nurse would make her way from room to room, a doctor’s scale in tow. When she got to our room, we were called by name, and we got ...
Views: 2734(3 votes) - 14 Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from John Mericle14 Simple Things To Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer 1. Increase your consumption of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. 2. Avoid using any pesticides or chemical sprays in your home. Try to avoid new carpet. 3. Avoid drinking tap water. 4. Decrease alcohol consumption. 5. ...
Views: 1012(3 votes) - 5 Major Effects of Sedentary Lifestyle Are Slowly Killing You - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from everything healthA sedentary lifestyle is a way of living which involves no or little physical activity. An individual who is living a sedentary lifestyle is always lying down or sitting by occupying in no physical activity such as watching television, reading, playing video games, socializing, or using any ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Medical Marijuana Cards in Sarasota, Florida - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from MyFloridaGreen Green- Awesome doctors, furtive laws, and medical marijuana cards in Sarasota, Florida. Things you already know about medical marijuana cards in Sarasota, Florida: ● Medical marijuana has been legal since 2016 ● Some counties have banned dispensaries from opening within their borders ● The former ...
Views: 504(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Depression - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2003 from Wayne PerkinsWhile war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people all over the world, more and more people suffer with depression. The more we focus on news events and the business climate, the more we are depressed. Whatever the reason you feel is the cause of your depression, the following five ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - 5 Yummy Foods Your Heart Craves - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Cindy Pearlman5 Yummy Foods Your Heart Craves By JJ VIRGIN We spend so much time focusing on the foods we want to eliminate from our diets, but what should you add to your plate for good health? Let's start by focusing on our tickers. Women pay so little attention to heart disease, the leading ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - 6MWT - 6-minute walk test - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2021 from Engr AhmadWHAT DOES 6MWT REFER TO? 6 Mile-walk test is a test carried out by the doctors to examine the activity level of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and illnesses. This is considered one of the most practical and easy to perform tests. There are a number of apparatus and tools that an ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Live Longer and Healthier - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy boyfriend went to the dentist yesterday. The one thing amiss? He doesn’t floss enough. Got me thinking – what are all the things you SHOULD be doing for your health, but aren’t? 1.) Flossing daily -- for your heart health. 2.) Sleeping 7+ hours a night (So many pros to sleeping ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - 8 Common Signs Of Child Leukemia - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Neelima ReddyThe biggest cause of cancer deaths in children, leukemia cancer, which is a cancer of tissues that leads to blood cell abnormality, can damage the chromosomes or genes. Leukemia affects white children whole lot more than black children. There are various types of leukemia, two of which are ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - A different appraoch to weight loss - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Gayle EversoleThis is the first of three reports that we are releasing on our 90 Day Weight Loss Project here at The Oake Centre for natural health education, http://simply4health.org/toc.htm. Please feel free to contact us for more information and with any questions you may have. Many people know that ...
Views: 1971(2 votes) - A Healthy Beach Trip - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowBeach time; as we begin to settle into the balmy temperatures and sunny days, summer just wouldn’t be summer without our trips to the beach or favorite watering spot. There’s nothing like floating around on an airbed, eating watermelon in the warm sun or feeling the sand between our toes. ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Adult Diabetes Symptoms - 10 Simple Signs You Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDiabetes is one of the most common diseases that affect many adult Americans. Specifically, it accounts for about 90% of all diabetes cases; about 6% of the United States population. This condition can be life-threatening; therefore it is important to be aware of the adult diabetes symptoms. ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Alternative Treatment for Gout - What Works? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNot everyone wants to use the customary treatments for their medical conditions and ailments. Some of the most popular reasons individuals are seeking an alternative treatment for gout is because they do not want to use medications or they are looking for a safer method for treating their gout, ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Always Tired? Burnout & Adrenal Fatigue Solutions - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIt seems many people in the western world are tired & stressed out. Are You Burnt Out? I’m going to ask you a few questions and I want you to answer honestly: Do you struggle to get up in the mornings? Still feeling tired even though you have been sleeping all night? Do you often ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - ALWAYS USE YOUR P.I.P. AFTER AN ACCIDENT!!! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Brian JonesP.I.P. is Personal Injury Protection which is part of your auto insurance policy. It is designed to take care of you immeditately after an accident. ALWAYS use your P.I.P. . . * PIP covers medical bills, a portion of your weekly lost wages, and for household care and cleaning. * Your ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Amazing Health Benefits - The Magic of Sleeping on the Left Side - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs I am sure that you are aware both sides of your body are quite different. Your blood flow is quite different as is where your major organs are situated. Getting a Good night's sleep can never be underestimated when it comes to your health. But interesting here is how does the position ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - An Alternative To Root Scaling And Planing Worked For Me - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from David SnapeRecently, I was looking at some 'official' information about gum disease and gingivitis. One of the sites implied that gum disease was the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. I think this is possibly an untrue and potentially dangerous statement to make because it may lead people to ...
Views: 7155(2 votes) - Apocalypse as a Rite of Passage - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Roberta OssanaApocalypse as a Rite of Passage: The Coexistence of Beauty and the Beast In Psyche, In Culture An Interview with Michael Ortiz Hill by Roberta Ossana of Dream Network (DN) Apokalypsis: (from the Greek) literally "revelation" or "a tearing away of the veil, of that which conceals" ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Are You Sick of Getting Sick? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Sean BarkerDon't you hate it when your training seems to be going great and boom; it hits you, chills, fever, achy joints, runny nose, cough etc. As diligent as you are with your diet and taking your vitamins you come down with the flu and get sick. The best thing to do is to bite the bullet and get ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Attack of the Living Dead? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brad CaseIn a previous article, we discussed where bacteria come from, their life cycle and their purpose in life. Now, I’d like to discuss viruses. While bacteria and viruses are often discussed together, they are as different from each other as an elephant and an ant, which also happens to be their ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 7 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 8 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Blackberry Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Butch PhelpsAre you suffering with a pain in your arm just below your elbow? Do you text message during your day? Are you on the computer all day? You could be suffering from Blackberry syndrome. Let me explain. From your elbow to the tips of your fingers there are 26 muscles that allow your hand to make ...
Views: 4881(1 vote) - Body Exercises to Dispel Stress - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienHave you experienced aches and pains while you work? Have you felt tired even before you start working? This may be the effect of stress on your body. Most medical experts agree that stress can have a profound influence in the decline of your normal bodily functions resulting in tight muscles, ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: Medical Tests That Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2004 from Yolanda CardenPSA Tests For Prostate Cancer Prostate specific antigen (PSA) was discovered in 1979. It is a protein produced by the cells that line the inside of the prostate. Prostate cancer changes the cellular barriers that normally keep PSA within the ductal system of the prostate, causing PSA to be ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: The Pain-Free Back: 6 Simple Steps to End Pain and Reclaim Your Active Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2004 from Yolanda Carden5 Ways Exercise Stops Back Pain I realize that it's difficult to comprehend how increasing activity will give you great benefits in pain relief, especially if your back has been hurting for a while and keeps you from performing normal daily activities. Still, if done on a regular basis, ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Bulging Disc Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Robert LangardA bulging disc is not a cause for panic as they are fairly common in both younger and older people. A bugling or protruding disc is usually see at high rates on MRIs in patients that suffer with back pain and are also found in patients that are not suffering from back pain. Aging process and ...
Views: 28014(1 vote) - Caffeine - More than Just a Supplement - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Farzana ZamirA recent issue of the journal of nutrition includes a detailed literate review of the effects of caffeine consumption on performance and health. As an ingredient that has often been demonized, they uncovers the large body of evidence describing the beneficial effects of human caffeine ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Can Worshipping the Sun be Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you happen to live in the Northeast, you probably have felt as though you have been mysteriously transplanted to the Northwest. With a good portion of the Northeast plagued by rain for what seems like a small eternity, it is no wonder. This last Saturday, however, we managed to get a day's ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Carbohydrates Definition - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Julie BarrosCarbohydrates, as defined by Saint Joseph’s Health Library, are one of the three main classes of food and a source of energy. The other 2 main sources are fats and protein. However, carbs for some people on a low carb diet is more like a bad word. Although counting carbohydrates for weight loss ...
Views: 2607(2 votes) - Causes of Tinnitus - Knowing the Common Causes as the First Step to Tinnitus Treatment - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOnce a patient submits himself for medical examination regarding ringing, whizzing, buzzing or hissing sounds emanating from his ear, the patient will be required to undergo a series of tests. This is not surprisingly so since the causes of tinnitus are varied. The medical practitioners have ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - Cells: An Evolutionary Tale - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Julie LakehomerSince the 1960’s, we have discovered a lot about the evolution of cells. Fossil evidence indicated that bacteria had not only been the first living creatures, but they had had the earth to themselves for two billion years. Bacteria are single-celled organisms. Each one carries its genes, ...
Views: 764(2 votes) - Cerebral Palsy - Danger that lurks for new born kids - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Alice ShownAccording to researchers, there are about 10,000 new babies born per year in the United States with cerebral palsy. Out of every thousand born, about 2 to 3 children show signs of the disorder. More statistical data shows that there are approximately 760,000 cerebral palsied children and adults ...
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