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- The Cornerstone of Health and Well-being - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Geoffrey GluckmanThere is much advice floating around on the web, in magazines, and from friends and colleagues about how to be the more healthy. Much of it may be useful, however a subtle, key ingredient is missing. Self-responsibility. It may seem like common sense and it is, if one truly understands the ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - The Dreaded Kidney Stone - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Karen BurtonAh, the dreaded kidney stones. The list of myths surrounding this condition is immense. Does diet and region you live in factor in to whether or not you will get them? How about genetics? What about our consumption of carbonated drinks? What, if anything, can you do about it? Most ...
Views: 6333(1 vote) - The Fighting Spirit: What are Don Imus' Chances of Beating Prostate Cancer? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe news came this morning on Don Imus's radio show: the controversial and cantankerous radio personality has stage II prostate cancer. Immediately, friends and supporters invoked the common and combative language of survival. "Don is well-prepared to fight this," his spokesman Matthew Hiltzik ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - The Four-Quadrant Stress Grid: In Which Quadrant Do You Fit? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceMost people who describe stress use four basic terms – acute, chronic, eustress and distress. I found that these terms, alone, fell short of truly being able to help us understand stress. The reason for this is that not all stress is bad and some stress is even desirable. Leaving the ...
Views: 3951(1 vote) - The Hidden Truth on how to get rid of hemroids Exposed - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from oliver patrickKnowledge about how to get rid of hemroids will help prevent pain and other symptoms occur, and further, can prevent more serious health problems like colon cancer. It is quite possible to have a recurrence of hemroids if you have experienced before. The tension is happening in the area of ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of North Americans say they believe it’s not ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - The Journey of Infertility - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Betty FraustoIf you're like most couples who are in love, it's easy to nurture that deep desire to procreate and want to see the fruit of your love. Back in the 1800s and early 1900s if you married young it seemed normal to have children shortly after. The men went to work and the women stayed home and took ...
Views: 1817(2 votes) - The New Eating Disorder We are Failing To Catch - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelThe Quiet Killer We’re Failing to Catch: What really happened to Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, we may never know, but to speculate could mean saving lives. In the past month two high-profile 30-something women, Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, died suddenly of “natural causes.” ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - The Patient’s Role in Pres. Obama’s Health Plan - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerAfter I studied what the Obama health plan entails, I want to identify an additional important perspective. As president of Life Skills Institute, I have been working with the chronically ill and disabled for over 25 years. The focus of my work is to help people in a health crisis connect to ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - The Power of Protein - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowProtein Power; so we all have a tummy and this said tummy adores it when we feed it certain kinds of foods. There are many choices to select from that do our tummy good; whole grains, low fat dairy, fruits and vegetables all pack a punch, work wonders for our waist line and fuel our temple with ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - The Safest Quick Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nitin SainiUnlike most diet programs, the 1200 Calorie Diet is considered as the safest and healthiest quick weight loss diet. This is because at 1200 calories, you have provided your body with the essential energy to make through the day. In other words, this quick weight loss diet helps you to lose ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Tips to Keep Your Mind Fresh and Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaHow often have you caught yourself on the wrong foot trying to place the person who has stopped to greet you while shopping at the city mall? The face seems familiar but try as you might but you just cannot recall his name. Or, take the case when you parked your car only a short while ago and ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Tips To Stop BedWetting - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordBedwetting is a common occurrence in young children. It is not actually known what causes this problem. But following are some tips that may help stop your child from wetting the bed. Basically the definition for bedwetting is when children over three years old wet the bed when they are ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Top 10 Self Cleanses - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of us find that our diets and lives get off balance – we celebrate the holidays and eat more sweets than we'd like, or we have a big project due at work and stay up all night drinking diet cola. For some people, the solution to getting your mind and body back in order is to follow a ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - Treatment of Gallstones - What Options Do You Have - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe treatment of gallstones can and will vary depending on the individuals overall health, their personal preferences and the options their medical care provider feels are safe for the patient. Keep in mind, you always have a say in your course of treatment for every medical condition. You have ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - Treatment of Kidney Stones - Know the Facts and Get Effective Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonTreatment of kidney stone is not cut and dry or black and white. Before a doctor can determine the best course of treatment. There are a few factors that your doctor will consider before narrowing down the best treatment for you. The first will be your existing health, such as your lifestyle ...
Views: 586(1 vote) - Vigorous Exercise Protects Your Heart - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week, Norwegian researchers reported their findings that high intensity interval training maximally improves every conceivable measure of heart function and heart strength. It also helps to prevent both the pre-diabetic metabolic syndrome and the heart damage it causes (Exercise and Sports ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - What Is Health? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA 32-inch waist, bulging pectorals and arms bicep-pregnant—that was me in 1990. I worked out twice a day—for an hour at noon, lifting weights, and for an hour at night, riding an exercise bike and doing pull-ups. I was in the best shape of my life—better than when playing football or training in ...
Views: 524(1 vote) - When You Ignore Diabetes, Feet and Legs Suffer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Tom YCIn an earlier article I wrote that diabetes is a disease that creeps up on you and before you know it, a person can be diagnosed with diabetes at quite a late stage. I had suggested that those in the high-risk group of getting diabetes should be prudent and look through their family history to ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - Why Is There Is So Much Soy in Our Packaged Foods ... in Our Cosmetics ... Our Vitamins ... in Our Medicine ... and in Our Beef, Pork and Poultry - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Throughout discussions about our articles, books, lectures and media interviews, we are constantly asked about how much soy Americans are consuming every day. It is as if we have opened a locked door to an industry secret that no one seems to know about or are just in denial regarding the ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Yet Another Reason To Consider Buying Local Instead of Paying For "Organic" - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSince my very recent "healthy eating awakening", I have chosen to buy local fruits and vegetables instead of paying more money for the organic label at the store. Why? Well, I'm obviously cynical and don't quite trust the government to construct a system that actually protects what I eat. So ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - It Is Easier to Change Your Interpretations of Stress Than the Cause of Your Stress - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Marc LernerWhen you face a challenge you cannot control (like a chronic illness, losing your job or the decision of another person); you can always control the way you interpret your perception of what happens. Victims are people that accept what happens as the only reality they deal with. The empowered ...
Views: 1239(3 votes) - Raw Food Diet - Can it Be Another Unexplained Cause of Infertility - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. What is raw food diet? The raw food diet is defined as a type of diet of which at least 75% of the daily diet must be unprocessed and uncooked foods or foods can not be heating above 115 degree of Fahrenheit or 40 °C , including fresh fruit and vegetables and raw meats. It believes that the ...
Views: 7560(3 votes) - Making The Customers Feel Safe With Roll Up Screen Sneeze Shield - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Ram DurisetiSummary: The roll up screen sneeze shieldhelps in preventing infections in offices and indoor areas. Find out why you should get one today. Whether in the office, school, restaurants, banks, or any public set up, the preference should be to check the spread of infection. It’s true that ...
Views: 643(2 votes) - Premenstrual Syndrome Part IV - What to Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonPremenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their diet. It is defined as faulty function of ovaries related to women menstrual cycle, it effects the women physical and emotional state and sometimes interference ...
Views: 1740(2 votes) - Premenstrual Syndrome Part V - Effects of Fatty Acids and Phytoestrogen - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonPremenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their diet. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurrence have more than double over past 50 years and it is defined as faulty function of ovaries related to women menstrual ...
Views: 2141(2 votes) - What You Must Know About the Pneumococcal Vaccine - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only more ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - What You Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you have pain or numbness in your thumb or the three fingers next to it, or a weak thumb, you probably have carpal tunnel syndrome, an extremely common problem in people who use their hands repeatedly for work or sport. Look at the palm of your hand. The median nerve passes through a ridge ...
Views: 480(2 votes) - Make Discipline in Life and Avoid Nightmare - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Alan J SmithDreams leave hope on our mind; it gives way of further life. That’s why someone said one beautiful line about dream “If somebody has not dreams, it means they are not alive”. But other side of coins is bad dreams which caught into fear, anxiety and distress. Some time you wake up in night in ...
Views: 1132(3 votes) - A Theoretical Interview with Medical Marijuana in Sunrise - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from MyFloridaGreen Green- A mock interview on what marijuana has to say about medical marijuana in Sunrise, Florida. If you could sit down and speak with a cannabis plant, what would you say to it? Would you ask it the most profound questions on Earth? Would you ask it 90s trivia? What would be your ...
Views: 407(1 vote) - Are you tired of suffering from plantar fasciitis? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Butch PhelpsMany Americans suffer with pain in their feet, especiilay their heels. We go to doctors looking for relief. Unfortuntely you usually get some othotics, a heel lift, medications, or an injection of cortizone. The problem is everyone goes to the site of the pain. I know it makes logical sense, but ...
Views: 3011(1 vote) - Bariatric Surgery not just for looking good, but being healthy too - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviIn a world full of health conscious individuals, it is extremely important to put your best foot forward and take care of your physical health. This can often involve engaging in procedures that assist you in doing so, while simultaneously improving your appearance and treating the core issue of ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Coping with Migraine: Claims of a “Cure” - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanI was recently presented with a dilemma here on Free my Brain. I want to encourage dialog and exchange of ideas, but I don’t intend to provide an open marketplace for sale of migraine “cures.” (Though I will gladly support and even promote helpful products and services.) Migraine is a complex, ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Do You WANT to Lie in Bed and Be Sick? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Raven Cohan“We are all human”, says an article I read in a local Yahoo Groups that is about strategies for the, "Sick Season". It basically has positive moments, but it tends to go toward a feeling that humans are trapped in dealing with germs as if they were muggers lurking around every corner. I propose ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Effective Home Remedies for Common Cold - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from agnes smithIf the aspirations constant sneezing and runny nose in your office what you crave the sterility of a glass bubble? If you are self-medication with vitamin C and Echinacea so that two tablets away from diarrhea? Or, do you wish there was a more natural way to protect yourself from catching a ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Getting Pregnant Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lidia OliverGetting Pregnant Naturally : Helpful Tips The sad reality is that not everyone who wants a baby will be blessed with the ability to conceive easily and naturally. Many people experience difficulties in conceiving because of medical issues that either they or their partners have. Many people ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Health Care Reform & Chiropractic - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321, a chiropractor in South Tampa, has been helping people who suffer with pain for over 14 years. He helps to eliminate the cause of the pain. Dr. Edelson treats children, and people of all ages. He is also an expert at helping people who have injuries from an ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - How do I know if I need knee replacement surgery? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Jeremy ReitherMost knee replacement patients are between the ages of 60 and 80 years old. In some cases, younger patients with traumatic knee injuries may also require a total knee replacement. However the most common diagnosis is osteoarthritis. If you are prevented from carrying out your everyday ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - How to Become a Therapist UK - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to become a therapist uk - How to become a therapist. Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - How to Extend Your Safe Driving Career - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Matt GurwellWith each passing year, each of us knows that the day is coming when we will lose some of our personal independence. Driving an automobile is one of the most important privileges of being an independent adult. And it is a privilege most of never want to give up. Weighing the factors about ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Nutrition Forces Create an Evolution of Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Robert TonelliIn order to live in harmony with nature, I began to understand that there was a "Science of Spirit" in an ancient evolution of consciousness… studied 1000’s of years ago by ancient Spiritual Warriors. One of the studies was on the countdown of the 5125 year old Mayan Calendar and its timing of ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Posture care for the dental professionals - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Rezarta StenaAnyone who works in dentistry should be aware that this profession is mentally and physically rich with challenges during its career. However, one area that is often overlooked is the physical strain that can be placed on their bodies as a result of a bad posture during treatment. In their ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Ways to slim without the gym - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Manoj KumarWays to slim without the gym Fed up of paying a huge gym fee and seeing no results? Although the gym is great for some people it just doesn’t work for others. If you want to get slim and don’t want to use a gym, then these top 10 tips are perfect for you. You never know, these 10 steps might ...
Views: 520(1 vote) - What to Expect at Marijuana Dispensaries & Recreational Adult-Use Stores - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Umar BajwaAs marijuana legalization picks up across the country, a number of dispensaries and stores that sell cannabis and cannabis products for both medical and recreational uses have opened in states where this is legal. Because there are contradictions in state and federal laws regarding marijuana ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Tips for a Healthier Smile. - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from saranya mvsDo you want to have a beautiful, glowing smile? Dental health is critical to the health of your heart and overall well being. It’s important you try to maintain good dental hygiene if you want to be healthy. 1) Brush and Floss Regularly: You should brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride ...
Views: 499 - Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from BIO AYURVEDAImpression The more you know about prostate cancer the less you get confused and traumatized. You have to understand when prostate cancer develops it affects a man’s life over time. We are hoping that this blog might help you to feel that you’re not alone. The prostate is divided into serval ...
Views: 395 - Do You Want To Get a Better Looking Smile? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mary VargheseWho do not want to look beautiful? All of them like to be attractive and charming. You will be attractive and pleasant if you have a beautiful smile. To get a beautiful smile you have to remove the stains and other discolorations in your teeth and to make it brighter. A lot of products are ...
Views: 478 - Why To Use Herbal Methods To Whiten Your Teeth? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mary VargheseThere are a lot of methods available in the market which will help you to whiten your teeth. But you have to be very careful while choosing the medicine to clean your tooth. This is because a lot of medicines are released in the market without fulfilling the essential security measures. There ...
Views: 445 - What Measures Can Be Used To Eradicate Bad Breath Bacteria - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Archille HebertIt's been several hours since you last took care of your teeth and now you're pondering if your breath continues to be fresh. Men and women everywhere think about about these particular bad breath concerns quite frequently. In many cases, people make use of all various kinds of goods like ...
Views: 834 - Chinese herbal medicine - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from mildredstockel pg00At present chinese herbal medicine is not carrying the concept of controversial western method of diagnosing and treating the patients. Chinese herbal medicine treatment finds the root of the cause of the disease instead of going blindly for treating the patients. Trained practitioners tries ...
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