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- The Scoop on Stress. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Deborah CaruanaStress is defined as a response by your body to any demand made upon it and a 'demand' means a change. Did you know different stress levels have names? For example “Neutral” stress is the amount of work it takes to maintain normal body function. If we give stress a scale of 1- 10 where ...
Views: 844 - What Is Missing Mother Syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,We all want to be happy. However, if a woman pushes herself to emotional and mental exhaustion in order to reach “perfect” happiness, she could suffer from a condition she probably has never heard of: Missing Mother Syndrome. When Megan Meadows (not her real name) came to me, she just ...
Views: 5504(1 vote) - The Truth About Hair Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Rita LouiseIt is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2-3 months resting, hair falls out and new hair grows ...
Views: 900 - The Complete Dental Examination - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Leonardo BorstenTHE COMPLETE DENTAL EXAMINATION Unless you want to wait until you experience discomfort, a checkup is the best preventive strategy. It is important that the dentist perform a thorough examination. In my office, I divide the exam into 10 segments: Medical History Dental History Chief ...
Views: 1408 - Exercise Your Heart Needs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Al SearsHere’s a fact missed by just about everyone: To maintain a healthy heart that will take you far into old age, long duration endurance training is the last thing you need. You will do much more for your heart by exercising in brief spurts. If you do it effectively, expect to spend no more than ...
Views: 2770 - Herbal Allies for Post Menopausal Women - Pts 3-5 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopBIOFLAVONOIDS Plants containing flavonoids (from the Latin, flavus, yellow) were originally valued as dye plants. Today we appreciate them because we know they are anti-inflammatory, antihepatotoxic, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antiallergic, antiulcer, analgesic, and ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Migraine Headache Relief Without Medication - by Based on the discoveries of Albert Einstein and the ancient principles of acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) often provides proven results for migraine headache relief. Newcomers who apply this simple process to themselves achieve relief 50% to 80% of the time and, in many cases, ...
Views: 2874 - The Great British Aikido Controversy - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from Derek EastmanThe British Aikido Board-Sport England-Mr Jack Poole-Mr Henry Ellis. The Aikido Controversy . The Aikido Controversy is now a part of British Aikido History. It was a long and difficult fight to protect the true history of British Aikido from the false claims of Mr Jack Poole and The British ...
Views: 2090 - Personal Training: 5 Easy Steps to Sanity on the Road - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from Aaron PottsIf you have been a personal trainer for any length of time - or any fitness professional, for that matter - then you know what it's like to spend a lot of time on the road. For trainers who work with their clients in homes or a geographic mix of local fitness facilities, you especially have some ...
Views: 830 - The Key To Loosing Weight And Keeping It Off - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Arina NikitinaDo you want to lose weight? Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. Let me ask you another question. For how long do you want to lose weight? Just for the summer to look good in bikini? Or before winter Holidays to make some room for the turkey and mashed potatoes? If you ...
Views: 876 - 'Boys will be Boys' (or 'why men love to Fight') - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Father DaveI had twenty-five boys at the fight club tonight - twenty-five boys and one girl, and she certainly did stand out. It’s amazing how starkly obvious the gender differences are in a ring environment. In the general flow of life in an industrialised society men and women are mixed and merged ...
Views: 997 - Homebirth at the Hospital - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Giuditta TornettaGiuditta Tornetta Your question: I'd love to have a natural homebirth, but I feel safer in the hospital. What do you suggest I do to create a homebirth environment at the hospital? Will a doula help me at the hospital? Answers: Many people believe that doulas work with homebirths more then ...
Views: 1216 - Natural Ways to Prevent Acne Scarring - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffBecause prevention is the best way to protect your skin from the scarring associated with severe acne, many dermatologists recommend that controlling problematic acne through diet, regular cleansing procedures, and herbal remedies, is the most effective way to combat the tendencies of skin that ...
Views: 6579(1 vote) - Motorized Vs. Manual Treadmill - Which Should You Buy? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2005 from Kathryn O'NeillWhen people go to purchase a treadmill, one of the first questions they ask is “Do I want a manual or motorized treadmill?” What’s the difference between the two? The Basic Difference: With a manual (or non-motorized) treadmill, you push the belt with your feet. The action of your feet ...
Views: 16910(1 vote) - Good Food/Bad Food What's Left to Eat - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2005 from Kathryn Martyn SmithWe've entered the Twilight Zone when it comes to choosing a diet plan today. There's the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, now the Hamptons Diet and more. The common factor is these are all recommending more protein, less carbs, but the distinction should be quality of carbs, not singling out one ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - 2 Exercises to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Marc DavidIf you want a good night, then avoid two of these old school moves. Good Mornings: Although I can't say I've seen these moves done in quite some time, I know that growing up I saw plenty of pictures of how the move should be done. If I had more then 3 wishes left in this lamp, I wish that ...
Views: 898 - Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Aaron PottsOne of the biggest scams ever successfully pulled on the American public is - somewhat appropriately - a 4-letter word. That word is, of course, Diet. By now you have seen advertisements for more diets than you can easily remember, and have also most likely seen an article or television show ...
Views: 671 - Activate Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Andrew McCombeFor many years as a sport scientist, personal trainer and performance coach, I have been working with clients who come to me for advice about how they can improve the performance and quality of their bodies; some want help to lose weight and tone up, others need to reduce their blood pressure ...
Views: 540 - Playing games does not help your weight loss efforts - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Winston NgHave you ever wondered why some fat people can be playing tennis, swimming and jogging often, yet they never lose weight? Many overweight people began playing tennis, walking, running or swimming because they were told that these activities are aerobic and therefore, beneficial to weight ...
Views: 671 - 5 Amazing Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Frank ManganoHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, is not something to be taken lightly. It is a serious disease the cause of which is unknown. One fact health care professionals do know is that left untreated, high blood pressure over time can lead to serious heart disease and other vascular troubles, ...
Views: 1848 - Cybill Shepherd and the Irritable Bowel - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Sophie LeeCybill Shepherd has revealed that she suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The star of Moonlighting and Taxi Driver says that she has struggled with her symptoms for many years, and is now hoping to raise awareness of IBS and encourage sufferers to talk more openly with their ...
Views: 2654 - Kennedy Coaching & Consulting - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2005 from Sarah KennedyChange is hard. So difficult in fact, that scientists report the prospect of radical change can create a neurological reaction in the brain similar to those produced by torture. We fear change and yet we want it. Initiating change is challenging enough, but it has been my experience over ...
Views: 835 - Go on ! Hug your Enemy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2005 from Robina HearleGo On ! Give your Enemy a hug! Give your enemy a hug! Another preposterous idea from yours truly, even the thought makes some people shudder. My husband had been having difficulty with an old mate, whenever he met him there were sneers and snide comments. A feeling of animosity generally ...
Views: 2501 - Perfection Obsession - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2005 from Karielle SamstadThere is a phenomenon going on and it is alarming: addiction to surgery, to plastic surgery. It blows my mind seeing how beautiful women with almost none self-esteem are willing to deform their bodies and their faces looking for some happiness. Happiness is not there… While they get into ...
Views: 927 - Adjusting to Retirement - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2005 from Marilyn Barnicke BelleghemRetirement is a lifestyle people dream about. It is also a time of adjustment. When we retire is influenced by many factors, and is not only by our own choice. Sometimes, the time at which one member of a couple retires is different than the other. This can be a source of joy or jealousy, new ...
Views: 3417 - Aikido: The Biography of Sensei Derek Eastman direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2005 from Derek EastmanInterview with Sensei Derek Eastman. 5th Dan. A direct student of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1958 decribes life as a sixteen year old special student at the famous Hell Dojo the Hut Dojo UK. By David J Wilson E.S.T.A. secretary. - July 2005. I have known Sensei Eastman ...
Views: 1951 - Trust in the moment, and trust in yourself - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2005 from Charlie Badenhop1. Simple Story "You move too much to be effective." Tamura sensei softly shouted at me. "You need to give your opponent a clearer target to strike at." We were in the middle of studying how to defend ourselves from multiple attackers in an Aikido class for senior students in Japan. ...
Views: 1378 - Why they are mistaken about aerobic activities! - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2005 from Winston NgBy Winston Ng, Phenogy Health AdvisorsHave you ever wondered why some people can be playing tennis, swimming and jogging so often, yet they are still fat?The next time you walk past a tennis court, or go to a swimming pool, take time to notice the shapes of the regulars.Many activity regulars ...
Views: 625 - Building Better Bones - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop"It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my beloved," counsels Grandmother Growth. "You must open to your very marrow for this transformation. No cell is to remain untouched. You are to open more than you ever dreamed you could open, more than you have opened in birth or in passion. You ...
Views: 1051(2 votes) - Health Care in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from Wiley Long(c) Wiley Long - All Rights reserved Consumer-driven health care has the potential to be apowerful force of change in the health care system. Byinstituting competitive pressures, encouraging greater pricetransparency, and rewarding consumers who are pro activeabout their health, the growing ...
Views: 938 - The Healing Power of Spirituality - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from Neil NeimarkIn the world of health, it is clear that a sense of spirituality is a critical factor in the healing equation. At a conference on faith and healing, Harold G. Koenig, M.D., psychiatrist and author of The Healing Power of Faith: Science Explores Medicine's Last Great Frontier, summed up the ...
Views: 1218 - 7 Ways To Conquer Acne - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2005 Priya Shah Reports show that over 90 percent of all adolescents and almost 25 percent of all adults suffer from acne at some time. Acne affects males and females worldwide, regardless of nationality. The most effective methods to combat acne include a combination of ...
Views: 1650 - Is The Heat On? Maybe You’re Having A Hot Flash! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Rita LouiseHot flashes are characterized by a sudden feeling of heat often accompanied with a reddening of the face and profuse sweating. For some, it is as mild as a brief warm flushing of the face and skin. For others, it is experienced as an intense heat on the face and upper body with intense ...
Views: 928 - Excerpt: Body-for-LIFE for Women - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Yolanda CardenYour Fitness Needs, Milestone By Milestone I've worked with thousands of women. Twenty-somethings to 50-plus career women. Anorexics and starvers to bingers and bulimics. Top athletes to women who were so obese that they could barely walk a block. For all of them, a customized fitness ...
Views: 690 - Losing Weight: Discover the Science of Losing Weight - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2005 from Carmellita BrownAre you committed to losing weight and keeping it off? Then, it is time to discover the science of losing weight. Losing weight is the result of a chemical reaction that takes place in the body where stored fat is used for energy. It is important to learn the science of losing weight. ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedHonor Your Body! We've all heard how regular exercise is vital for good health and a well-balanced lifestyle. Now, how many of us have tried to lose weight, buff ourselves up, or join a fitness program, only to be disappointed by the lack of results we see? Maybe we do workout periodically, ...
Views: 724(3 votes) - Vitamin B5 and Acne - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2005 from Greg PodsakoffFor years, scientists, doctors, biologists, dermatologists, and dieticians have searched for and studied all of the various causes of acne. Since the majority of the worlds population suffer from acne at some point in their lives, there is no surprise that such efforts are invested in finding ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - 5 Ways A Treadmill Helps You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillSo why are treadmills STILL the #1 home exercise machines with shoppers? Because they get results! Here are the top 5 ways home treadmill workouts can help you lose weight and get into great shape! #1: A Treadmill Helps You Burn MORE Calories by Battling Exercise Boredom We all know ...
Views: 15107(3 votes) - “Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Robert DuvallWelcome to article number 2 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed the first article, you can read ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - “Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Robert DuvallWelcome to article number 2 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed the first article, you can read ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Managing Your Energy After Childbirth - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenUnfortunately, fatigue is part of the postnatal period. Although sleep deprivation is almost inevitable, utter exhaustion is avoidable. Here are a few tips and recommendations on how to manage your energy levels in the weeks and months after childbirth. While some mothers feel “back on their ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - The Midlife Question: Did You Factor Yourself In? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2005 from Susan DunnIt’s common at mid-life to have the feeling that you didn’t factor yourself into your own life. In fact I got that phrase from a client who, at 47 years, had noticed that she hadn’t. You think your goals and plans were all about you, but at mid-life we often have the feeling that we were ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Transformational Principles of Excellent Team Players - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2005 from Manoj Sharma“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” - Rosalynn Carter The future is here and now! It is not an elusive someday or one-day event and it is impacting your life even as you read these words. Your ...
Views: 3114(1 vote) - Why my Lactate Threshold Training is better than any other Strength Training System. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from Deborah CaruanaWhy my Lactate Threshold Training is better than any other Strength Training System. It's a very simple training system. Consisting of using your body in space with simple counts. Music is optional. With every position and exercise your concentration is focused on alignment, form, ...
Views: 1074(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: 737(1 vote) - Enhance your wellbeing, releave migraines, clean and energize the air, breathe easier, relax and enjoy the radiant light. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Isabella SamovskyWhen warmed up by fire or a light bulb, Natural Salt Lamps made from 250 million year old crystal salt emit negative ions, which have an energizing effect, such as the one we feel when we are on a mountaintop, by the seaside, or after a thunderstorm. Negative ions are considered the Vitamins ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Free Natural Health Newsletter - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Dave KazdaHealth requires certain criteria: Capacity to learn, willingness to take responsible actions, avoiding toxins, seeking those who can help and who are willing to help you. I have reversed terminal cancers, ADD/ADHD, migraines, arthritis, cysts, herpes, nose polyps, irreversible nerve damage, ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - The Body's Own Production of Nitric Oxide Can Help Prevent Heart Attack & Stroke - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Roger JirvesNitric Oxide, a gas that occurs naturally in the body, may do more than any prescription drug to prevent heart attack and stroke. Nitric Oxide is essential for healthy circulation. It helps dilate blood vessels, prevent blood clots and regulate blood pressure. It also helps inhibit the ...
Views: 18155(5 votes) - What Do You Prize Most in Mid-life? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Craig NathansonThe big question: What’s really important? The message I deliver most to mid-life professionals is that a key ingredient of happiness is finding vocational passion. It’s finding the perfect alignment of interests and abilities that make going to work seem like it isn’t work at all. People who ...
Views: 868 - 10 Basic Health Habits - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Scott Larson1. Three prudent meals a day at regular times and only one or two small non-sugary snacks. 2. Eat Breakfast everyday. 3. Get enough sleep (about 7 hours a night). 4. Never smoke and if you do try to stop. 5. Use alcohol only in moderation, if at all. (There are better ways to reduce ...
Views: 2833(1 vote) - The Actions and the Evidence - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2005 from John NortonThe Complete Story of Aloe Vera The semi-tropical plant, Aloe Vera, has a long and illustrious history dating from biblical times. It has been mentioned throughout recorded history and given a high ranking as an all-purpose herbal plant. Aloe's thick, tapered, spiny leaves grow from a short ...
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