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- ***Beyond 60- The Best Time to Enjoy Sex! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenMost people are brought up with an unhealthy attitude towards sex. The very thought of sex beyond 60 raises eyebrows. Enjoying a healthy sexual relationship beyond the age of 60, takes more than a physical desire. One has to undo all the taboos placed by traditional thinking and realize that sex ...
Views: 8066(2 votes) - ***Replace your morning cup of coffee with Jiva's Nutritional Beverage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairAre the effects of caffeine starting to wear on you? By substituting your morning coffee with Jiva's Nutritional Beverage you will feel a natural increase in your energy level within a couple weeks! It tastes like Chai and is delicious when served hot with soy milk or your favorite non-citrus ...
Views: 1256(4 votes) - Adolescent Risky Sexual Behaviors - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Lakeisha McKnightStudies and surveys conducted by professionals have revealed data on adolescents who have had sex and variables that delay the onset of coitus for both males and females. In 2005, 47% of high students had sexual intercourse and 14% of high school students had had four or more sex partners during ...
Views: 2938(2 votes) - All About You Time - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThink back to the last occasion when you actually took a solid amount of time to concentrate on the well-being of you and only you. It shouldn’t be such a difficult task, however, in today’s society where we are sometimes expected to perform at high speed capacities and jobs are accomplished in ...
Views: 1117(2 votes) - Cavities and Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Rita DalianCancer can appear in so many parts of the human body and take a whole range of forms. But whatever the position of the cancerous growth and whatever its size and speed of growth, there is a common link throughout. Our body has cells which contain genes. These genes do different things ...
Views: 1111(2 votes) - Child Health - How to Treat Autism With a Nutritional Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition A nutritional supplement is also known as a food supplement, it is defined as a form of food supplement which is prepared with the intention of providing nutrients for people who for what ever reason are found to have a nutritional supplement deficiency, such as vitamins, ...
Views: 2822(2 votes) - Death by Doctor - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Bette DowdellI ran into an acquaintance at a conference the other day. We got to talking about vitamins. (Somehow I always end up talking about vitamins; I could bore a stone.) Doctors recently installed her second pacemaker. She said her ejection fraction–the force with which her heart pumps blood–was ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Easy 7 Anti-aging Tips - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Jack BondAre you looking old than what you are? Are the wrinkles showing a lot on your face? Beware this are signs that you are getting old. But, your age is just 27. Oh! then these are the signs of aging that are showing prematurely. Nowadays many people are suffering with this type of the problems ...
Views: 1123(2 votes) - Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts - In Conventional Medicine Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts are definition as a health condition of endometrial cells forming in the outside of the ovaries, leading to endometriosis on the surface of the ovaries. They also react to hormone stimulation during the menstrual cycle, by building up tissue, breaks ...
Views: 6120(2 votes) - Hyaluronic Acid: Reducing Friction in Joints - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungAging is a normal and inevitable process of the human body. One of the first and most common symptoms of aging is the joint pain and irritation, which can occur during the ages of thirty and forty years old. The human body naturally carries hyaluronic acid in the skin, cartilage, blood ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - Journal Your Way to Better Health - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Angela ShippKeeping a personal health journal helps users take charge of their health. You have been experiencing severe headaches for weeks. But when did it start? You know you had a complete physical, but can’t remember where or when. How many of us can remember when our symptoms started, and what else ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - MSG is the New Nicotine: What the Food Industry Does Not Want You to Know - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Allison BiggarMonosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, is a common food additive. It`s toxic and physically addictive. Fast food companies and other food manufacturers use MSG as a "flavor enhancer," so consumers will become "hooked" on their products and keep dishing out money for more. When people consume ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Older People Need More Sunshine - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA study from the University of Warwick in England shows that more time in the sun can help older people avoid diabetes and heart attacks (Diabetes Care, July 2009). They evaluated 3,262 people aged 50-70 years old in Beijing and Shanghai, China, and found that 94 percent were low in vitamin D ...
Views: 515(2 votes) - Stop Acid Reflux - How to Treat Acid Reflux by Using 5 Simple Drug-free Treatment Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux (GER) or acid reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach including acids spill out into the esophagus due to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to function properly. Once the stomach acid reaches the esophagus, you will feel a burning pain in ...
Views: 733(2 votes) - Swine Flu Vaccine - Risks, Safety Issues & the 3 Types of Vaccine - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.Why is it that every night on the news, we see vials of H1N1 vaccine rolling down the assembly line, yet when we see film footage of actual vaccination administrations, children are being sprayed with a mist in the nose? Have you ever seen a nasal spray vaccine? Probably not, since this is a ...
Views: 3360(4 votes) - The Sun Contributes to Good Health - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air. The temperature is rising, the sun is shining and it stays light for longer. Have you noticed that when these changes in weather occur people are generally happier? There's a skip in everyone's step and more people are smiling. The obvious reason is that people love the ...
Views: 602(2 votes) - Today Show Appearance - Shameless self-promotion or pursuit of common good? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you find self-promotion offensive? I often do. But what if it’s rooted not in hubris, but dedication to a cause? What if it’s more akin to “shameless exploitation in pursuit of the common good”, the phrase coined by late philanthropist and actor Paul Newman, referring to his food company, ...
Views: 693(2 votes) - Laughter the Forgotton Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Corey SondrupLaughter the Forgotten Medicine Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. – Victor Borge A keen sense of humor helps us to overcome the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected and outlast the unbearable. – Billy Graham The ...
Views: 1412(5 votes) - Pilates and The Ankle - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bodycenter StudiosSpring is coming and exercising outside becomes more pleasant. As you head into training for your spring and summer activities, a part of the body we often forget about is the ankle. We forget until we injure them, that is. An ankle injury can really put a crimp in your training schedule. ...
Views: 3443(3 votes) - Put the Brakes on Menopausal Weight Gain - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTurn "mean-o-pause" into a time of body beauty with these nine tips. If you're just entering menopause, you might be thinking, is menopausal weight gain a given? What's happening to my body? Why have the Scales of Injustice turned on me? Aren't these supposed to be the best years of my life, ...
Views: 1008(3 votes) - To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate: That Is the Question - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseIn previous articles, I’ve tried to educate you on what bacteria and viruses really are and what they do so that you’re not so scared of them. I’ve done this because antibiotics, antiviral medications and vaccinations all have major downsides and side effects that you’ll want to avoid if you ...
Views: 1569(3 votes) - Why consider working in a hospital? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Ryan FlahertyHospitals around the world are continually looking to fill positions around their institution. As technology and health care continue to change, professionals in the health care industry now have more options about where to work. In the past, Hospitals were one of the only places that health ...
Views: 2170(3 votes) - How to achieve Peace & Happiness? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Prof. George Grant"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." You become what you think about most of the time. And the most important part of each day is what you ...
Views: 3225(7 votes) - Does Rosacea Laser Treatment Work for Sensitive Skin? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellIf you are considering rosacea laser treatment, here are some facts that may help you to decide whether this is a good treatment option for your sensitive skin. Did you know that one of out every five diagnoses made by dermatologists is for rosacea? Rosacea is an unfortunately a very ...
Views: 10477(1 vote) - Does Salicylic Acid Work for Acne? - by Salicylic Acid and Acne
Salicylic acid is by no means the best line of defense against acne. If we make a direct comparison to active agents such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic would probably lack a few important anti-bacterial characteristics.
However, it’s believed that this particular ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Effective Home Remedies for Dandruff For All hair types problems. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Reeva JacksonThere are many dandruff remedies on the market but some may contain chemical you necessarily might not want on your head. There are a few natural remedies you should give a try before going to the grocery store and picking up a bottle of dandruff treatment. One method used by many is using ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - 5 Benefits of Quinoa Seeds – Facts about quinoa that you should know! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaFind out the health-benefits of these tiny & powerful seeds… !!! Nowadays everyone is talking about a diet that is low in carbs and fat, commonly known as ‘FAD DIET’ that promises a rapid weight loss. Quinoa dates back three to four thousand years ago when the Incas realized that this crop ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - 5 Healthy Habits That Aren’t So Healthy After 40 - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Erica LevinThe most essential ingredient for maintaining (or improving) your health – is knowledge. It is being able to recognize what your body needs in order to prosper at every stage of your life. And while you may be on the track to good health this decade, the next one may need a slightly different ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - A Gout Diet - Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a common condition for both men and women. It is also considered to be very painful by those that have had an attack with gout. Gout is an inflammation of the joints that is caused by the crystallization of uric acids. Usually there is swelling, redness and often a burning sensation ...
Views: 770(2 votes) - AIDS Lifecycle: A Life-changing Experience - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I sit at my desk in my Tonic office, it doesn't seem possible that just a week ago today I was nearing the end of a 70-mile ride on Day 3 of AIDS Lifecycle. This was the day that I found my stride on the bike and felt at one with the pavement -- albeit with sore quads and a tender butt! By ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Allow Your Child To Be the Master Of His Body - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Shaya KassTake care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. Jim Rohn I remember when my oldest son was born, it was November. He was born in Los Angeles and my Mom came from New York for the big event. My mother insisted on dressing him to go home from the hospital. Being a New Yorker (and ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Anxiety And Children- Assistive Knowledge Base For Anxiety Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from ankit bhatiaSocial anxiety disorder is way much more than just shyness. Unlike shyness it interferes with your life much more deeply and it prevents you from living your life fully. Since social anxiety has become an enormous problem for an increasing number of people, I have decided to supply some useful ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Are there any snoring remedies? How to stop snoring? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Elias WriterWe all know the fact that snoring once in a while is common in each and everybody but when it goes beyond a particular limit, then it is high time you hunt for some snoring remedies. So, how to stop snoring? • If you are sleeping on your back, then try sleeping to one side which might actually ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - Are You a Carb Addict - Yes or No? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickWould you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about carbohydrates? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about carbohydrates. Now that we've covered those aspects of carbohydrates, let's turn to some of the other ...
Views: 2217(1 vote) - Avoid Choking the Cornea - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jay StockmanContact lenses have been worn for many decades and have improved substantially over the years. Along with this change in lens technology has been a dramatic improvement testing and diagnostic capabilities. While many contact lens wearers do so with out incident, there are many perils that may ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 5 - 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: 2187(1 vote) - Be Your Potential - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors(continued... "Why a Pine Tree is a Perfect Metaphor for Life") 2. This pine tree is not trying to be anything other than what it is. How many times have you wanted to be different from how you are? Maybe it is physical: do you want to be taller, thinner, younger, stronger? Maybe it is ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Benefits that Garlic Provides - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Charles CoyneDo you love to add garlic on the food you prepare but hate the smell that lingers after you eat? Or do you always add garlic to most of your recipes for a more appealing smell. Well, whatever the case is garlic has always been a favorite ingredient around the globe. Garlic adds flavor to your ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Body Odor 101 - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAll people smell when they don't bathe often enough. Sweat doesn't smell when it first reaches your skin. The odor comes only after bacteria or fungi on the skin's surface break down the fat in sweat to form chemicals that smell. Most sweat glands produce sweat that contains no fat, but the ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - BREAKING OUT OF JAIL - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinOne of the fringe benefits of doing “enrichment lectures” for Princess Cruises is that, at various times, Sherry and each of our children have accompanied me. We’ve had wonderful times together. Once, when our youngest daughter, Amanda, was with me she asked a question that has sort of stuck ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Cancer Gene BRCA1 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Rita DalianBRCA1 is a gene which belongs in a class or category of genes known as tumor suppressors. The gene BRCA1 can mutate or be damaged and because of this mutation, there is a link with hereditary cancer particularly breast cancer in women. The BRCA1 gene can also mutate in men leading to breast ...
Views: 1072(2 votes) - Children's Health - Autism - What to Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonChildren diagnosed with autism with impairments of speech, social and communication skill, limited interest, repetitive behaviour, etc. depending on severity of the symptoms may exhibit low tolerance or allergies to certain foods or chemicals, such as gluten and casein, impairment of digestion ...
Views: 3233(1 vote) - Children's Health - How to Treat Autism in a Conventional Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine. It is a system of medical approach in which medical doctor and other health professionals such as nurses, medical technician and specialists and therapists, etc. use medication, radiation, medical equipments or surgery to ...
Views: 2551(1 vote) - Copper: A Risk for Cancer and Tumor Chemo Resistance - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Keith BishopCopper may cause cancer and resistance to chemotherapy. Researchers found copper blood levels were lower in patients without cancer. They state copper is involved in the development of cancer. Analysis of patients with breast cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer showed that serum copper was ...
Views: 2888(1 vote) - Diabetes and Gum Disease - You Need to Understand How They Are Connected - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from David SnapeWhile it is not quite correct to say that there is an officially recognized direct connection between these two diseases, most researchers agree that it is likely that there is. So bear in mind, that the official verdict that diabetes and gingival disease are interrelated has not come yet. ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from hardeep singhSpecial areas in the pancreas gland, the islets of Langerhans, produce a hormone called insulin. This hormone is a protein of small size. Insulin stimulates muscle cells and other body cells to take up glucose from the blood and convert the glucose to glycogen, a kind of starch, and then store ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Diabetes Treatment: The 3 Fundamental Pillars You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Jose TalaveraYou may feel afraid and puzzled when the doctor diagnoses you with diabetes. Nevertheless, as soon as you know what it is and how to deal with it, you will feel better. Notwithstanding, even if you feel fine, it is important that you take your condition seriously and immediately start your ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Don't Diet Ever Again! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeeking Help and Support is step #2 in ending the battle of chronic dieting. It’s also the second step in recovery from an eating disorder. If you’ve been dieting all of your life in order to attain thinness, then you may not be able to achieve body satisfaction and meet the need for ...
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