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- Acne – It’s causes and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Damian MurphyOverview Acne is a common skin conditions that affects people of all ages however it mostly affects people between the ages of 12 and 25. The affect of acne is that one or more of the following appear on the surface of the skin: Blackheads Whiteheads Red/Yellow Spots Greasy Skin Scars Causes ...
Views: 703 - Nutrition for Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSIt’s a known fact that fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, because they are filled with antioxidants: substances or nutrients in our foods that can prevent or slow damage to our body. When our cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals, by-products which can cause ...
Views: 840 - Non-Migraine Headaches - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSOne of the most common types of pain is a headache. Many people resort to over-the counter medications to relieve their headache, instead of trying to eliminate the cause of it. Twenty-seven percent of patients with headaches seek alternative forms of therapy, with the most common being ...
Views: 907 - Natural Approaches to Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSWhat is the Prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized sex gland in men that secretes a fluid that forms part of the semen. It surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra. Most men will suffer some form of prostate disease sometime in their lifetime. In fact, among men in their seventies ...
Views: 830 - What I Wish I Would Have Known About Depression Treatments: Vicki’s Story - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Joe BartonEverybody goes through bouts with the blues but suffering from prolonged sadness that lasts weeks, months and even years is different. Vicki was no different from anyone else, she had a family, a job and a circle of friends who she saw regularly. However, Vicki suffered from an unexplained ...
Views: 782 - Stress Management and Cleansing - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Cindy PappIn today’s busy society, we all need to learn some form of stress management. Most of us are aware that stress is linked to depression and many other diseases including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. What many don’t realize is that we can help manage stress with ...
Views: 959 - Mental Toughness for Athletes - How to Remove Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patrick CohnI recently worked with a high school athlete who was plagued by those nasty inner gremlins. You know the type – that little guy or gal inside your head who would not shut up and kept asking irrelevant questions. This kept my student from developing confidence and playing to his ...
Views: 4800 - Sports Psychology and Fear of Failure in Athletes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patrick CohnOne of my mental coaching students, Joe (not his real name) had a unique gift (or so he thought). Since he was overly concerned with what other people thought (coach, teammates, parents, spectators, etc.) about his performance, he often engaged in a process I call mind reading when ...
Views: 5484 - Applying Mental Toughness Daily is Not Easy - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Patrick CohnSports psychology experts often talk about the importance of learning mental toughness to improve your performance. However, my 15 years of teaching the mental game to students makes me think that understanding mental toughness skills is not the whole enchilada. To be successful with mental ...
Views: 1113 - Mediterranean Diet: 5 Ways to Living a Longer, Stronger Life Without Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Emilia KlappWhen two of my best friends died at very young ages, I was crushed and bewildered by their unexpected losses. So, I delved into the reasons for their illnesses and subsequent deaths. Soon it became clear to me that modern medicine does not have all the answers and unless we take control of our ...
Views: 643 - Daily Workout Program # 8 and #9 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from dale brownToday's workout is going to step it up a bit, but remember only do what your body can handle. If you had trouble with the last four, you should go back and repeat workouts #3 thur #7 because #8 thur #11 is stepping up a notch, and it's O.K. to fall back because everyone's starting place is ...
Views: 905 - The Stimulating Magical Powers of Coffee Actually Began as a Food - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Connie LimonCoffee has not always been served as a beverage. African tribes crushed the ripe cherries from wild coffee trees, mixed with animal fat, and rolled them into round balls. These “coffee balls” were served at their war parties. The result of eating these coffee balls was: 1. fat combined with ...
Views: 931 - Mantain A Food Diary To Reduce Crohn's Disease Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIf you make suitable changes to your diet, you can find that it is possible to reduce your Crohn’s Disease symptoms. You may have found that the quality of your life have been severely affected because you feel embarrassed about your condition. You may also feel depressed and withdraw from ...
Views: 1614 - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Imitation Jewelry - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Janice WeeBefore you buy jewelry, ask yourself these questions. Who are you buying the jewelry for? If you are buying them for yourself, ask yourself why are you buying jewelry. If you want to buy jewelry as an investment, then yes, go for the best quality diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds you can ...
Views: 1259 - A Natural Gout Home Remedy: The Simple Gout Prevention Diet - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Joe BartonDid you know that gout is more serious than its symptoms? Heat, pain, redness, stiffness, swelling on affected area, arthritis symptoms, and loss of sleep are all symptoms of gout. However, did you know that gout can be a life-threatening disease if left untreated? Gout can also cause the ...
Views: 5030 - Exercise Program #9 and # 10 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from dale brownToday's workout is going to step it up a bit, but remember only do what your body can handle. If you had trouble with the last four, you should go back and repeat workouts #3 thur #7 because #8 thur #11 is stepping up a notch, and it's O.K. to fall back because everyone's starting place is ...
Views: 800 - Cure the Common Cold with Aromatherapy Oil - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Emma WatsonThe cure for the common cold may be a long way off, but thankfully through modern medicine and through the many alternative therapies that are available the cold virus can be fought off quite easily. If you are one of the many people that prefer natural remedies, why not try aromatherapy? ...
Views: 2168 - Depression Medications: What You Should Know About the “Magic Pills” and Their Side-Effects! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Joe BartonMillions of people suffer from the misery of depression and simply want to be happy again! Unfortunately, Prescription Depression Medications are not always a sure bet for treating the depression symptoms. In fact, many professionals call these 'magic pills' simply a band-aid or a cover-up for ...
Views: 760 - How to Complete a Juice Fast - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Amy BassJuice fasting is a type of fasting diet in which individuals only consume juice created from both fruits and or vegetables. This method is also used as a Detox diet, which is done to cleanse organs in the body that have built up contaminants and toxins. I personally enjoy juice fasting because ...
Views: 1079 - Say Good-Bye to the Symptoms of Depression. Why a Natural Treatment is Right for You! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Joe BartonYou have been sad for the past weeks, months, and possibly years. You don't know if what you are suffering is simply a bout of the blues or depression? Thousands of questions grip your mind and you feel like you have no place to turn (YOU DO!). Unfortunately, if you are suffering from ...
Views: 1055 - MACROBIOTICS: TIPS AND ADVICE ON STARTING A MACROBIOTIC DIET - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Fahnee ChangMacrobiotics has been around for so long and celebrities like, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cindy Crawford and so much more have been into it. For the reason that it gives us more than any other diet there is and has been tagged the healthiest diet. Macrobiotic diet does not only make us lose ...
Views: 626 - Theories of Aging Part I - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Connie LimonThe Wear and Tear Theory The Wear and Tear Theory was first introduced by Dr. August Weismann, a German biologist in 1882. He believed aging occurred when the body and its cells were damaged by overuse and abuse. The major organs of the body such as the liver, stomach, kidneys, skin and so on ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Can Our Economy and Health Care System Survive Aging Baby Boomers? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Connie LimonThe generation of people born between the years of 1940 and 1960 are expected to have major effects on health and social service systems. By the year 2030, about one out of every five Americans, or 20% of our population, will be a senior citizen in the United States. In other countries such as ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Diets: Calorie Restriction Diets Pros and Cons Explored - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Connie LimonA diet involving eating less, while still getting enough vitamins and nutrients is of great interest. Researchers find that calorie restriction diets extend the lives of animals. It is unknown if the anti-aging diets help people to extend their lives. Limited studies have been done in ...
Views: 2661 - Why Does My Skin Itch - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Evelyn LimThis is a common question posed by many people over several online forums: why do we itch and scratch? Those of us who have eczema are probably very familiar with the rashes, dry skin and especially uncontrollable urges to scratch ourselves. However, you are probably well aware that the more ...
Views: 14104(1 vote) - Interview wiwth a Reiki Master/teacher - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Mallory HobdyINTERVIEW WITH A REIKI MASTER/TEACHER My growing interest in Reiki has led me to take the chance to sit down with a Reiki master and teacher who we will call Bianca. I wanted to know more about the art of Reiki and what it takes to become not only a master but also a teacher of such a beautiful ...
Views: 2181(1 vote) - Should You Get Your Health Supplements From a Store, or a Distributor - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Dan BrownI believe a deficiency in proper nutrition is extremely common today, which is exactly what is leading us into all sorts of physical problems. It seems no matter how hard any of us try to eat right, the fact is, our foods today do not contain the nutrition they once did. In an ideal world we ...
Views: 878 - Body and Hair Changes to Expect as You Age: Healthy Lifestyles Count - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Connie LimonAs you age expect increasing amounts of fat tissue toward the center of the body. Fat will increase and lean body mass will decrease. The liver, kidney and other organs may lose some of their cells. Bones lose some of their minerals and become less dense. Water in your body is decreased by ...
Views: 5794(1 vote) - 4 simple steps to boosting your memory and mental clarity with Vinpocetine - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Steve Barwick[An exclusive interview with George Foss, former general manager of Kayser Nutrition, southern California’s health food store chain to the wealthy and famous for 52 years. George has been called a “walking repository of nutritional supplement research knowledge,” and is a long-time consultant ...
Views: 2478 - Stem Cell Health: The New Anti-Aging Science - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Tom GainerStemEnhance an Adult Stem Cell Enhancer, By StemTech Tom Gainer Dated: 06/01/07 StemEnhance is considered a Technological Breakthrough in the Health and Wellness Industry. Studies show that StemEnhance releases adult stem cells from your very own bone marrow. Continue reading to find out ...
Views: 2656(1 vote) - Stress Free Life Simple Tips - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardStress is a common and normal part of all of our lives, and according to scientific research, it is also necessary for the body to function normally. When humans are confronted with emotional or physical events that are deemed threatening in some way, the reaction the body experiences as a way ...
Views: 5136(2 votes) - Modern Man And The Barbecue Grill - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Paul YatesTwo customers have complained today and one of my suppliers just isn’t providing the quality of materials that I need. In short it’s been a rough day “at the office”. I’m a bit down but as soon as I get home my heart lifts. My children greet me and are itching to ...
Views: 1164 - Fitness - The Quality Factor - by Spring is traditionally a time for renewed interest in fitness activities. But these days, our enthusiasm is often tempered by a growing uneasiness about the benefits of exercise. Increasingly, we are hearing concerns being voiced about the effectiveness of some fitness programs.
“Are health ...
Views: 706 - Balance Disorders in Elderly People - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Connie LimonAbout 9 percent of adults age 65 and older report having problems with balance. Good balance is essential to being able to control and maintain your body’s position while moving and remaining still. Good balance helps you: • Walk without staggering • Arise from chairs without falling • Climb ...
Views: 11303(1 vote) - ONE DAY, SOMEDAY, TOMORROW - by How do you change a thought, how do you live into a new thought, how do you embody a new thought? The starting point is waking up to the current thoughts; then consciously making choices about the thoughts we have and creating a new thought pattern, a new habit of thinking. Here's one story:
I ...
Views: 1712 - Hypertension Prescription Medication: What the Prescription Drug Companies Do NOT Want You To Know! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Joe BartonYou or a loved one suffers from the 'silent killer' of High Blood Pressure or Hypertension. Unfortunately, you are dealing with a very deadly disease that kills almost 60,000 Americans every year. Fortunately, you know that you (or a loved one) have High Blood Pressure and you are doing ...
Views: 625 - Disappearing Act - by Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing the things historians usually record, while on the banks, unnoticed, people build homes, make love, raise children, sing songs, write poetry and even whittle statues. ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Promoting Balance in Your Daily Life - by It can be a real challenge to stay balanced with the busy lives we lead today. We're not only trying to juggle our work and home lives, but somehow we manage to find time to exercise, eat right, maintain important relationships, and enjoy our social lives. With all this stress, it's important to ...
Views: 1220 - Your Aromatic Horoscope: April, 2001 - by Create your own special aromatherapy blend developed especially around your monthly horoscope. Use these recipes to enjoy more energy, more laughter, and less stress this month.
Each recipe should be made by pouring the oil essences into a 10ml bottle, and adding vegetable oil to fill. ...
Views: 1210 - Learn to Release and Recharge Your Energy - by Winter is almost over and it is time to prepare yourself for the first rays of sun! It's time to come out of hibernation, pack away your heavy clothes and say goodbye to gloomy days.
Recharge your mood and start this new season with renewed vigor. Energy, happiness and a positive outlook are ...
Views: 1330 - Overcoming obsessive thought patterns - by Modern society conditions you in many ways to fit a
certain "normality" ;
whatever it concerns your private or professional life: being in a
relationship, having a family, succeeding in your carreer and/or
attaining
financial
comfort, etc...But when you don't suit in this social preconceived ...
Views: 1815 - Aromatherapy to Overcome Your Financial Fears - by For many people, the menacing and overpowering awareness of their financial state is enough to keep them awake at night. And it's no wonder, since we spend so much of our daily lives doing mental accounting of our finances, paying bills, and watching our paperwork pile up. This financial anxiety ...
Views: 1063 - Aromas to Improve Your Work Commute - by Think your career is stressful and exhausting? Perhaps it's more than your workload that's causing you undue stress. If you have a lengthy commute to and from the office, there's no question it can wreak havoc on your nerves. After all, most commuters spend a large fraction of their days sitting ...
Views: 1144 - Aromas to Heal a Broken Heart - by Too often people write off break-ups as just another page to turn in the book of life. There is some truth in that, but break-ups should be taken a bit more seriously. After all, this is the end of a relationship. And this loss can be as painful as losing a loved one in death. To heal it takes ...
Views: 1807 - Light Your Lover's Fire! - by If your love life needs a little spicing-up, spend a lustful evening with your lover indulging in the following aromatic creations. After all, these sizzling summer months are the perfect time to unleash passion, abandon yourself to pure desire, and reveal your sensual side! These aromatic ...
Views: 1085 - Transforming Scarcity into Abundance - by Financial abundance is an extension of our thoughts, emotions and beliefs. Are you struggling in your career or relationships? Do you complain rather than take action? Are you pessimistic and doubtful that life is full of possibilities and opportunities? If you are not fully satisfied or not ...
Views: 1215 - Learn the 3 steps to heal your heart from grief - by Grief is commonly held back within our heart chakra and
lead to several
"physical ailments or discomforts" when not released and healed such
as:
crying, lungs congestion, oppression or even sudden anxiety attack.
Why finding ourselves in such turmoil? Simply because we internalize ...
Views: 2096 - Holistic Aromatherapy for Cats - by Most any cat owner will tell you their feline friends are capable of conveying emotion. In fact, they may even say they can recognize and distinguish specific emotions their cats display, including love, anger, illness, annoyance and more.
Scientific experiments on both humans and animals ...
Views: 2732 - Aromatherapy to Awaken Your Sexual Spirit - by What is the connection between sex and spirituality? Everything!
Humans are in fact sexual beings and sex represents our deepest underlying self, emotions, feelings and inner child. Experts explain that during the sexual act, people reveal the most about themselves because it is at this moment ...
Views: 2641 - Reawakening Your Compassionate Self - by "To love is the greatest thing in life; and it is very important to talk about love, to feel it, to nourish it, to treasure it, otherwise it is soon dissipated...But the moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstasy of it, you ...
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