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- My Halloween Love Affair - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Karen SchachterI don't know about you, but I love Halloween: the costumes, the creepiness, and yes. . . the candy. I admit, I have had a long-standing, passionate love affair with Reeses Peanut Butter Cups . . . in truth, it's probably been going on for almost 40 years and if I don't come clean, it could go ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Nail Fungus: The Treatment and Medication Options - by If you notice a yellow or white spot under your toenail or fingernail, then you may have nail fungus infection. When fungi infect your nails, be prepared to see discoloration and thickening of the edges. This might be a potentially painful and unsightly problem for you.
Generally, these ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Natural Cure for Kidney Stones - What Will Help You Pass Them? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding a natural cure for kidney stones is not going to be as difficult as you might think. In many cases, more individuals are seeking natural remedies to subside their discomfort and heal their ailments. In general, we live in a more health conscious society, therefore natural remedies are ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - New Year List of Health Habits: 101 Ideas for Health - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Kelly SennholzWith the excitement of the New Year, replete with resolutions, I wanted to provide a list of random things you can do to improve your health. Perhaps this will give you some ideas with which you can take your first step. Eat cold water fish. Walk the stairs. Choose salad. Avoid ...
Views: 2206(1 vote) - Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Removal - Get the Relief You Want - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoid is a common problem suffered by people who have high risk for it. This may be due to chronic constipation, too much straining brought by pregnancy, prolonged sitting, and low fiber diet or even by eating spicy foods. Hemorrhoids often let you suffer from pain and discomfort, and ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Optimal Protein Intake For Top Performance - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzProtein requirements are a controversial topic in health and fitness. Some fitness fanatics say that you need waay too much and some nutritionists are simply too short on their recommendations for someone working out. I do think however that when exercising, people need to get more then ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - Overcome Infertility - Menstrual Cycle Modification - Yin Phrase / Phrase I Modification For Fertility - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Kyle NortonA normal menstrual cycle is normally from 28- 35 days, without any symptom that causes discomfort (excluding dull pain) and menstrual discharge is red and last from 3- 5 days without spotting. Not all women with abnormal menstrual cycle are infertile, but if you are diagnosed with the ...
Views: 8164(1 vote) - P.M.S. - Passageway to Mystical Self-Realization - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaWhat is PMS? For thousands of years women have cherished the moment when they bled. Girls looked forward to that passageway between childhood and womanhood. Our ancestors gathered in red tents and cared for each other during this magical period, we were held precious, for we owned the magic of ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Panic Attacks Help – General Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Mike HookerWe have spoken previously of the importance of recognising the cause of a panic attack as it happens, for it is only by facing up to the root cause of the anxiety that we can eradicate it. Most people would say that when they experience a panic attack that “it came out of the blue”, however that ...
Views: 1236(5 votes) - Panic Attacks Help – Getting to sleep at night - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Mike HookerMost of us will at some stage or another have trouble getting off to sleep and providing you are not suffering any physical pain the problem will normally stem from worry. If you have searched for panic attacks help in the past, you will no doubt have come across discussions concerning this ...
Views: 1051(2 votes) - Parents In Denial - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Brandie PeterieDrug Use Is Serious! Drug and Alcohol Abuse Leads To Serious Problems. Most adults acknowledge that drug experimentation by teens is risky and can lead to serious trouble. But some say “it’s only marijuana,” or “it’s only alcohol,” or “it’s a rite of passage.” Not any more. The world has ...
Views: 608(2 votes) - Patient Communication That Works and Builds Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanHave you ever had a patient that sits through a whole report of findings and looks at you with the deer in the headlights look? It's obvious that they don't really understand the treatment program that has been implemented and your communication is off target. If your patients do not have ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - People Don't Talk About It - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from David SnapeYou notice that they seem to be people from all walks of life. As you look around the room, you realize that they could easily be your neighbor, your baker, your dry cleaner, your boss. They are just average people, people just like you and me, sharing a common problem - one that is shunned from ...
Views: 1064(4 votes) - Pregnant and Working - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaCongratulation you are pregnant. You want to shout it to the world, but you are not sure how they are going to react at work, afterall you are such an important member of the "team!" Don't tell you employer about you pregnancy until you need to. When you need to will depend on your medical ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Premenstrual Syndrome Part I - Definition, Types, Diagnosis and Risk Factors - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Pustular Psoriasis Can Be Very Distressing - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Paul RodgersPustular Psoriasis is considered to be one of the rarer forms of the disease but can also prove to be one of the most dangerous as it can affect the body both internally and externally. Pustular psoriasis is a form of the disease characterized by small pustules or blisters filled with clear or ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Raw Food Diet - How It Reduces the Risks of Stroke Caused by the Typical American Diet in Conventional and TCM Perspectives - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kyle NortonBesides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it's complications. According the National Institutes of Health, more than two million Americans suffer long-term disabilities from stroke, ...
Views: 2981(2 votes) - Relapse - It Happens (But it Doesn't Have to Be the End of the Road) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWhat do you do if your loved one relapses? "It's the same old story, the same old song and dance." -Steven Tyler/Aerosmith The above bit of lyrics, from a song by Aerosmith is a good analogy for an addict that chooses to try some more "controlled using" (better known as ...
Views: 4352(4 votes) - Remove Gallstones - Know What Works and Get Rid of Your Gallstones - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDepending on the individual you speak to, you might have options to remove gallstones. On the other hand, there are probably the same number of individuals that will tell you that your only option is having your gallbladder removed. Here is the information we found, you can weigh the pros and ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Review: Owners Manual for Injury Prevention (Volume 1) - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Bruce Kaler, M.D. ISBN: 9781453770986 Publisher: Createspace With over thirty years of diverse clinical experience and expertise in work related injuries and healthcare, Dr. Bruce Kaler provides his readers with his Owners Manual for Injury Prevention some great advice for ...
Views: 1257(3 votes) - Shop, Then Wash Hands - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Melanie DowneyIt's been widely reported that BPA, a hormone-disrupting chemical (biologically active estrogen mimic) that is linked to cancer, infertility and early puberty, is found in high levels on some thermal paper cash register receipts. So, the Washington Toxics Coalition and Safer Chemicals, Healthy ...
Views: 863(2 votes) - Simple Eating Changes for Optimal Body Performance - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo many views are available today on "healthy eating". You should research them all and implement the ones that speak to you. I hope these simple common sense tips help you on your journey! Eat Sea Salt, Celtic Salt, Kosher Salt or No Salt instead of table salt. Your body can use the ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Simple, But Smart Health Habits for 40 Year Old Men - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Grant DonovanIs 40 really the new 25? There are thousands of articles about women over 40, but what about 40 year old men? Men just get better, right? After all, there is scientific proof that intellectual production peaks in your 40s. If you are going to win a Nobel Prize, your major research ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Social Withdrawal Is Hard to Identify In Today's Coccooning World. - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Jill PrinceIn psychology texts, social withdrawal is identified as a dysfunctional behavior. There are many conditions and diseases, which could be identified, if a patient exhibits the symptom called social withdrawal. One of the most obvious conditions, of course, is high stress levels. Our bodies are ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Some Tips for Treatment of Eczema - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Dan MathewsThere is a treatment that resulted in a permanent cure, eczema usually heals over time. Most people can live comfortably with his eczema especially if they follow these recommendations. The treatment of atopic eczema includes the use of emollients, corticosteroids, antibiotics and ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Springtime and New Beginnings - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Madhu BrodkeySpringtime is the season of new beginnings. It is a time of renewal and rebirth. The Qi that has been stored deep within the earth and in roots of plants and trees during this cold winter is now rising. The yellow daffodils and crocus are evidence that spring has arrived. And as the blossoms of ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - STAY HEALTHY AND YOUNG - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2003 from hifzur rehmanYes, it is possible for the people of all ages to keep themselves healthy, physically fit and young looking throughout their whole lives. Just take the following three steps and enjoy a healthy, happy and a long life. 1. Eat Balanced Food It's OK to eat for taste or for fun and eat whatever ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Staying Safe on Hot Days - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lisa SiegleOverheating is dangerous, even deadly, and by the time an overheated person experiences symptoms he may be in trouble. Kids are at special risk because they can get so caught up in playing they don’t take time to drink, seek shade, or slow down when the temperature climbs. To keep yourself and ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Stomach cancer symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Dave HompesThere are several symptoms of stomach cancer but these symptoms are also experienced when folk have other, less serious conditions such as gastritis and peptic ulcers. According to the main medical websites, early stomach cancer symptoms may include: Persistent indigestion Trapped ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Story of Inspiration: Teenager Diagnoses Her Own Stomach Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dear friends, Ya think being young means you’re invincible? Honey, if there was an immunity medal, I’d buy them in bulk! When it comes to a medical diagnosis, there's no such thing as being "too old" or "too young". Today we live in a world where those stereotypes are shattered because ...
Views: 4072(2 votes) - Stress Headaches Can Be Bad Indeed. If They Aren’t From Stress, How Can You Get Better? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceIf you’ve been told your headaches are from stress, you need another opinion, soon. The reality is, any symptoms, seemingly related to stress need more investigation. Stress headaches usually result from chronic stress, but this diagnosis is not correct a good portion of the time. Dr. David ...
Views: 2088(3 votes) - Swine Flu Protection Advice - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Andrew FenwickThe world is in the grip of its own terror with the threat of a pandemic flu strain sweeping across the globe. Now is a great time to take account of your efforts to be well and ramp up those activities. Take note that we have a particularly nasty flu bug that has originated in a small crowded ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Swine Flu Vaccines Haves Risks You Need to Know About - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Stan MrakWith the swine flu vaccination program now in place, you'll eventually have to decide whether or not you're going to get vaccinated. This is not something you want to do without informing yourself; it's important to hear all the arguments before you make your choice. Swine Flu Vaccines to be ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Ten Tips to Get Healthy and Fit - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jack SingerDo you desire a healthy life, but feel like the road to that lifestyle is an impossible one? The truth is that a life of vitality and energy is within your reach. If you’re willing to take a few simple steps toward your dreams, they can become reality. And this can happen quicker than you ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2755(1 vote) - Testosterone Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonTestosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone,and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout the body as well as controlling blood glucose and ...
Views: 16143(1 vote) - The 3 Most Important Reasons Farrah Fawcett Matters - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s not her role as a detective in the 1970’s series, “Charlie’s Angels”; or her long, feather-shagged sun-streaked locks; or even her legendary 17-year tumultuous love affair with Ryan O’Neal, that make Farrah Fawcett a cultural icon. There are three more important reasons – reasons that ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - The Basics of Senior In Home Care - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Will HauseAs we live longer and healthier lives than ever before, the need for senior in home care his growing sharply. Each year, more than 22,000 agencies throughout the United States offer senior in home care to more than 2 million people with physical disabilities, chronic health problems, dementia, ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - The Beginning of Chiropractic Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Karen RandolphFor many emerging from winter-overeating-inactivity, spring’s clarion call to resume long abandoned fitness routines, and accelerating the firming of enervated bodies, may result in serious injuries. In fact, according to a US CPC study, over 149,000 were treated for exercise related injuries in ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - The Cell Nucleus: An Evolutionary Mystery - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Julie LakehomerThe cells of animals, plants, fungi, and a great number of single-celled organisms like algae, amoebas, and paramecia are called “eukaryotic’ cells. In a eukaryotic cell, a nucleus contains the According to the endosymbiont theory, certain organelles in eukaryotic cells, the chloroplasts and ...
Views: 1538(3 votes) - The Cost of Your Wounds - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Jennifer ClarkThe Cost of Your Wounds Have you met anyone who doesn’t want to heal? Have you met someone who accepts suffering as a fact of life? They are a victim of their woundology. Woundology is a term first coined by author Carolyn Myss, an internationally recognized medical intuitive in her book ...
Views: 2743(1 vote) - The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from John MericleThe Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup Before we get to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), we will take a brief look at two other frequently used sweeteners, dextrose and maltodextrin. Dextrose Dextrose is more or less an industry term for glucose. Glucose is the most prevalent ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - The Drug That Doesn't Help But Is Still Available - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI was 15, there were not enough science courses at my prep school, and I was doing some kind of intensive science work at the "cancer research institute" of a nearby college -- in Boston there are many. In this special "science training program," I was the youngest on the list to be a ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - The Facts on Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Cherokee BillieMuscular pain, tingling, burning, and numbness are common symptoms of a repetitive strain injury. However, these symptoms are also common in a condition called Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia basically means pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. It affects mostly women and up to 4% of the ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - The Most Effective Way to Get Vitamin C Into Your Diet (and What to Avoid) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone knows that vitamin C is an important antioxidant that’s good for preventing colds, the flu and other illnesses. What you may not know is that unlike many animal and plant species, the human body is unable to make it’s own vitamin C, and unable to store much of it. So it’s extremely ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - The Real Culture of Veganism - Starting out with Simple Beginnings and evolving into an Colossal Revolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Alex SaundersIn 1944, Donald Watson who founded the Vegan Society introduced the term ‘vegan’ as a new term which enabled people to differentiate themselves from those who followed a vegetarian lifestyle. For Watson, it was required to discern between the two considering that he figured ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - The Six Most Important Causes Of Diabetes You Should Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Jose TalaveraTHE CAUSES OF DIABETES MAY BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. HEREDITY Heredity is a key factor. That diabetes can be hereditary has been recognized for centuries. However, the pattern of heritage is not entirely understood. Statistics indicate that those with a family record of this ...
Views: 663(3 votes) - The Sweetener Diabetics & Other Health Conscious People Most Want to Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile most people agree that sugar and artificial sweeteners are bad for you, a recent study showed that a so-called “natural sweetener” can actually increase insulin resistance and belly fat in overweight people. The sweetener, fructose, has long been touted as a natural sweetener because ...
Views: 699(2 votes) - The Swine Flu Scare: Reject Negative Thinking and Avoid Panic - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNo one can have failed to notice the extensive reporting on the Swine Flu issue. It is presently being given the sort of emphasis rightly reserved for something far more sinister, and our TV reporters are only too happy to whip up the fear. So, let’s have a little perspective. A child has died ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - The Top 10 Things to Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2004 from Susan DunnDifficult to diagnose, with no known cause (and/or multiple causes), and no known cure, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME) plagues over 1,000,000 people in the US. Here are some of the latest findings about this syndrome: 1. About 1.3 million people in the US have ...
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