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- 5 Basic Nutrition Rules to Keep Your Body Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Cathy scarlettWith obesity rates constantly increasing, and, as a result, weight-related health problems increasing, everyone wants a magic solution to maintaining a healthy body for a long, enjoyable life. The reality is, there is no magic solution. It takes discipline to get to the point of being healthy ...
Views: 1026 - Parenting, Children, and Genital Herpes – Reassurances - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimParents usually tell us about apprehensions and worrries they have in accidentally spreading genital herpes to their kids in the course of everyday life (we’re not talking about pregnancy and childbirth here – that is another subject). Maybe because there’s so little info that tackles ...
Views: 1247 - Herpes Facts Viral Infections - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimThe herpes virus enters the body, frequently through a crack or opening in the skin or via the lining of the genital area and mouth. Once within the cells, the virus utilizes the material within the cell to copy itself (replication). In this course, the cell is damaged. The host cell’s ...
Views: 641 - Minimizing Chemotherapy Side Effects from Your Diet. - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2016 from Karen ColeOne of the most widely recognized treatment therapies for asbestos patients is chemotherapy. For mesothelioma patients, chemotherapy is additionally the most broadly utilized treatment choice. Chemotherapy profoundly affects executing and minimizing cancer cells, and it can likewise similarly ...
Views: 1273 - Happiness Helper: Six Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Caitlyn BellIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we can often get dragged down by demands and stressors that leave us in bad moods and negative mindsets. Though these emotional states can seem small and temporary, they can often have lasting effects in whatever environment you happen to be in at the ...
Views: 1790 - Helpful Facts about Genital Herpes Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimHerpes simplex virus, one of the most widespread viruses in humanity. It causes genital herpes and in most instances, minor symptoms or none at all. And when the genital herpes symptoms are severe, they’re easy to treat and frequently controllable as well. The problem is that the perception ...
Views: 628 - Sites of Genital Gerpes Infection - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimIn women, the most affected genital areas are the vulva and the vaginal opening. Sometimes the sores can appear on the cervix. In men, sores are commonly found on the foreskin, the glans (end part of the penis), and the shaft. Sores can sometimes appear on the testicles. Less frequently, both ...
Views: 1004 - Are There Any Other Therapies Or Treatments That Are Effective Against Genital Herpes? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimAciclovir, the antiviral drug, was the initial remedy which had been demonstrated convincingly to be treating genital herpes effectively. New antiviral medications have become accessible which work similarly to Aciclovir. They’re more effective and only require few dosing to suppress or treat ...
Views: 633 - Little-Known Facts About Herpes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimHerpes is a very common disease, but there aren’t too many people who are aware of how the virus works. They only know that it is sexually transmitted and that it causes nasty outbreaks but they know nothing beyond the obvious. In this article, we are going to tackle little-known facts about ...
Views: 693 - Proven Ways to Reduce Stress and Herpes Outbreaks - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2016 from Louis Carlo LimIf you cut the stress in life, you’ll also improve your immune system, making your body more infection resistant. This can reduce the occurrence of herpes outbreaks. You’ll also feel healthier and better in general which contributes to fewer outbreaks as well. Just like nutrition and diet, it ...
Views: 671(1 vote) - Get a Tan Without The Waiting and Pain From Long Hours Under The Sun - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2016 from Family TherapistThe tanning industry is one that is well on its way to being a quite popular one due to people wanting to delve into the world of fashion. You may be wondering, doesn't tanning have to do with coloring one's skin in a tone that is different from their natural one? If so, then what does tanning ...
Views: 609 - How To Overcome the Fear of A Dentist? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonIt is a common observation that usually people have a general fear of going to dentist just because the dentist have the only solution for nay problem and that is the picking out of the infected tooth. Despite all other dentists and dental surgeons, Dr. Stephen Moore at Grand View Family ...
Views: 1010 - Excessive alcohol consumption affects eyesight and vision - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneShort-term effects of alcohol can impair and alter vision, but excessive alcohol can greatly impact eyesight and vision, leading to a condition referred to as toxic amblyopia. Aside from alcohol’s effects on vision and eyes, it has been long known that excessive alcohol can have lasting ...
Views: 733 - Atherosclerosis risk for ischemic colitis (inflammation of colon) and bowel disease - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAtherosclerosis raises the risk for ischemic colitis (inflammation of the colon) and bowel disease. Atherosclerosis is a condition where the lining of the arteries becomes thickened with plaque build-up. This can cause the arteries to narrow, thus reducing blood flow. Atherosclerosis is a large ...
Views: 733 - Colon cleanse can cause serious side effects including cramping, renal failure, and death - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA colon cleanse is similar to an enema, but uses more water. By inserting a tube into the rectum, nearly 20 gallons of fluid is used to cleanse the colon. The fluid solution may contain probiotics or herbs to help with the cleansing. The fluid, along with the waste, is then released by a regular ...
Views: 651 - Sleep paralysis, Halloween myths and the truth about hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere are a lot of unknowns and speculations when it comes to sleep paralysis, Halloween myths, hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming. Much of it seems like old wives’ tales, but how do you distinguish between what is real and what is simply a myth? When it comes to sleep paralysis there ...
Views: 793 - Is your cholesterol affecting your memory? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhen cholesterol is discussed we often think about the heart, heart disease and even stroke, but memory and cognitive function don’t generally cross our minds, although they should. New research from Heidelberg University in Germany found that having high cholesterol can negatively affect memory ...
Views: 694 - 5 things you need to know about your cholesterol - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneCholesterol comes in two forms: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is the type we generally refer to as “bad” and HDL is the “good” kind. But what makes cholesterol good or bad? Well, LDL can actually stick to the walls of your arteries making blood flow ...
Views: 685 - New FasterEFT Online Video Training Course - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Carl MichaelNew FasterEFT Online Video Training Course Online Video Training Course Exciting News! Robert Smith the founder of FasterEFT has set up an online video training Course. This is especially for those of you that aren’t able to attend live seminars because of distance, cost or ...
Views: 1526 - Hunger Check: Am I Really Hungry? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from Best CatcherAre you hungry right now? Do you want to have some snacks? Are you sure? Before you munch, ask yourself a few questions. The idea is to make sure you’re really hungry – that you need to eat to give your body energy. This is called being physically hungry. Sometimes people eat just because ...
Views: 1167 - How We Find Happiness in Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow We Find Happiness in Life. Happiness is life’s most desired goal. But we can never achieve it while we continue to look outside of ourselves, as it is an inside job. “Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every ...
Views: 1111 - Healing with NLP - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Barbara SteppHEALING WITH NLP™ By Barbara J Stepp, Master Trainer NLP™, DHE®, Clinical Hypnotherapist NLP™ is simply a resource to add to our toolbox of skills and knowledge. I offer this to compliment medical treatment. Dr. Richard Bandler, genius and father of NLP, has said that NLP and Hypnosis ...
Views: 2566 - How Many Calories Do I Need to Burn In An Exercise Session? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Dr Wayne OsbornePeople exercise for different reasons. Some do it to maintain themselves as part of a healthy lifestyle, and others do it to build muscle. But for many of those taking up exercise for the first time or returning to it after a break, their primary goal may be fat loss. There are a breadth of ...
Views: 2248 - 6 Reasons Why You Need To Switch To Sunless Tanning - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Family TherapistLikely you have seen the damaging effects of the harsh UV rays—wrinkles, dry skin, freckling, even cancer are all dangers. If you want the great coloring of the sun but are worried about your health, consider Sun Lab tanning. It's a great alternative that is safe and effective. Here are some ...
Views: 715 - Zika virus causes vision problems in babies - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneZika virus has now been linked to vision problems in babies. Zika virus is already associated with microcephaly, which is a birth defect that causes abnormally small heads and brains in babies. Research has found that one-third of Brazilian babies with microcephaly also have vision problems as ...
Views: 599 - Overactive bladder causes, treatments, and home remedies - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneOveractive bladder, or OAB, affects about 15 percent of the North American population. People who have OAB find themselves using the bathroom eight or more times a day and can even have urge incontinence – involuntary loss of urine. Although it may appear that the older we get, the odds of us ...
Views: 695 - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated with chronic narcotic use: Study - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with the chronic use of narcotics in child patients. Lead author Jessie P. Buckley said, “Chronic narcotic use is common in pediatric IBD patients, particularly among those with anxiety and depression. Describing the characteristics of children with ...
Views: 638 - The Healthy Truth: Pokemon Go is the newest exercise craze - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDear Friend, If you haven’t heard about Pokemon Go, then you must be living in complete isolation – it’s EVERYWHERE! Pokemon Go took the world of gaming by storm a few weeks ago, and it seems like everyone just can’t get enough. Let me give you a quick synopsis: Pokemon Go is an app that ...
Views: 654 - Risks Associated with Statin Medication - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Julie DohertyStatins are drugs that are widely prescribed to supposedly lower "bad" cholesterol, therefore reducing the risk of heart problems. Recent studies have revealed that the damage that they cause to your health, far out ways any apparent improvements they are claimed to have. The sad news is ...
Views: 1257 - Early menopause associated with milder rheumatoid arthritis: Study - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Victor MarchioneRheumatoid arthritis was found to take on a milder form in women who experience earlier menopause, according to research. The study involved 134 rheumatoid arthritis cases identified by four local and national registers that were part of the community-based health survey. For the study, ...
Views: 604 - Fighting sleep paralysis - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from pousali DeySleep paralysis is a typical phenomenon in which a person is temporarily incapable of moving or responding to anything; while falling asleep or just before waking up from deep sleep. People who suffer from this, define sleep paralysis as a temporary condition of partial paralysis, where they ...
Views: 1145 - Proper Dental Hygiene for Kids - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonTooth decay is a very common problem among kids and it is very evident as statistics say. At the age of 3 years old, 29% of kids already have at least one tooth cavity and by the age of 5 half of them are already affected by tooth cavities. These numbers are very alarming that is why parents ...
Views: 883 - 4 Dental Health Tips You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonOnce our teeth become permanent, they are already irreplaceable. In case you accidentally lose a tooth or have it extracted due to tooth decay then there is a zero chance that you can grow that tooth back again. This is why dental health should be on top of our priorities same as how we take ...
Views: 1067 - 7 Weeks to Mastering a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Julie DohertyOptimal Health isn't just an absence of Disease But having a Body that is able to function efficiently in order for you to be able to Live the Life you are designed for and want to Live. Don't Let Optimal Health Escape YOU>>> Get on top of your Health & Vitality TODAY!!!! I have for you a ...
Views: 1342 - Great News about Deformed Fruit & Vegetables: How they will Benefit your Health - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Julie DohertyI remember as a kid going to the fruit and vegetable shop with my Mum and we would pick out the best looking fruit and vegetables. I guess because they were supposed to be the best for quality. Well that may well have been true back then when we knew that fruit and vegetables, firstly were ...
Views: 1229 - Progressive Treatment for Concussion and TBI - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukBackground Traumatic brain injury (TBI) – or concussion – is a complex clinical phenomenon. The classic designations of mild, moderate, or severe TBI are based on the acute clinical presentation and do not necessarily predict the long-term outcome. Moreover, the long-held assumption that the ...
Views: 10298 - How does a Naturopathic Doctor Vary from Medical Doctor & What to Expect!!!! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs a Naturopathic Doctor my passion and focus is and always has been to assist each person who comes into my clinic individually. I like to spend quality time getting to know each of my clients in order for me to provide accurate medicine, therapy or support. In my 26 years, I have remained a ...
Views: 1137 - Are Your Fingernails Hinting At Something - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Evie DawsonDo you know that your nails can say a lot about your health. My friend didn't believe, when I told her this. Well, I am sure, there are many out there who would have got equally surprised by my opening statement. So this article is dedicated to all of you there who think otherwise. The ...
Views: 762 - Why Hearing Aids is Not a Stigma - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Archana JhawarAccording to World Health Organization, about 63 million people in India suffer from loss of hearing, and yet only about 2-3% of the affected people use hearing aids. While cost of the Hearing aid is one of the reasons, most people avoid wearing it because they think it makes them appear ...
Views: 669 - A Few Reasons Why We Dread the Dentist - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonDentists are the only professionals that can assist us with our dental health yet a lot of us try to skip dental appointments due to dental anxiety. This type of anxiety needs to get addressed right away because your oral health is what at stake in here and eventually it will reflect towards ...
Views: 1012 - Healthy Hygiene: How to Build Habits for Healthy Kids - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Anica OaksEstablishing a healthy hygiene routine for your children can be overwhelming with all the other things going on in your life. I mean, where do you start? Believe it or not, you already have the foundation of teaching great hygiene to your children. It started when you were a child yourself, ...
Views: 1215 - A heart-healthy oil that's also environmentally friendly - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonOne of the healthiest cooking oils in the world is a made-in-Canada success story. Canola was developed in the 1970s by the University of Manitoba and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada using traditional plant breeding techniques. The vast fields of yellow flowers have become a symbol of the ...
Views: 1141 - Plant biotechnology – a win for the environment - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonCanada would need to turn another 37 million acres into farmland to grow the same amount of food it does today if farmers stopped using plant biotechnology and crop protection tools. That's about as much land as is currently farmed in all of Saskatchewan. “Plant science can help farmers ...
Views: 958 - How GM crops are making agriculture more sustainable - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonThe concept of sustainable farming is often associated with small farms using organic or traditional farming practices. It's genetically modified crops, though, that are playing a key role in boosting the sustainability of Canadian farms. Many GM crops are herbicide resistant, for example, ...
Views: 1035 - Healthy gums, an essential part of oral health - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin Robertson“My gums bleed sometimes, but that is just normal for me,” is a statement dental professionals hear often. “Though bleeding from gingivitis is common, we never want our patients to think of it as normal,” mentions Dr. Janet Tamo, consulting dentist for Crest and Oral-B. One in two Canadians ...
Views: 1120 - Virtual Reality brings real life Parkinson's awareness - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonCanadian neuroscientist Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens has more than an academic interest in uncovering the reasons why almost half of everyone in the advanced stages of Parkinson's disease experiences terrifying moments of being unable to move. For three years, Ehgoetz Martens worked at an ...
Views: 1107 - OCD Types: Cleaning Compulsions and Contamination Fears - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Samantha MarlynThe most common type of OCD worldwide is the fear of contamination, conditioned by the fear of catching some sort of illness or disease which usually leads to constant bothering about toxic elements and objects. That's why the easiest way to recognize someone having this type of OCD is by ...
Views: 1255 - 5 Key Reasons to Choose India for Your Dental Implants Surgery - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Manjitsingh Bhalla“Dental implants in India” is a highly searchable key phrase on the internet. The patients seeking different dental treatments and approaching India are abundant and yet hiking. A majority of people looking for the dental implants surgery in India are from United States of America (USA), ...
Views: 850 - Facts about Wet Labs - by Submitted on May 28, 2016 from Adler ConwayHave you ever heard of a ‘wet lab’? Curious to know what it is? These are laboratories in which chemicals, drugs, and other biological materials are kept and handled. They are left here in their liquid, soluble and volatile phases. They require direct ventilation and specially crafted piped ...
Views: 903 - The Insidious Killer in Recovery! | Dr. Anne Brown | Recovery.org - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownLiving without a backbone sets you up for severe consequences in the domains of health, finances, career, friendships, romance, recovery and your dignity for starters. What does this mean? How can this be? It means you don’t know how to advocate for yourself and even worse you have insidious ...
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