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- Home Remedies For Arthritis Relief - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Rebecca PrescottArthritis is a painful condition that affects about 46 million Americans. The most common type is osteoarthritis, which is often age related, although it can be the result of wear and tear on the joints from fitness or sports. In Australia, a type of arthritis, gout, took center stage in the ...
Views: 985 - Balancing Calorie Intake and Expenditure - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Andrew SmithBALANCING CALORIE INTAKE AND EXPENDITURE Daily Calorie Expenditure An individual’s daily calorie expenditure is dependent on a number of factors: Firstly it will depend on an individual’s basal metabolic rate (BMR), which represents the number of calories burned at rest due to metabolic ...
Views: 5590 - Life Coaching with a Qigong Master - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Lama TantrapaLife Coaching is generally based on an empowering and enlightening personal relationship that encourages you to find harmony with the flow of your life in this constantly changing world. It can enhance your awareness enabling you to be totally present, which translates into being in the flow. ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Trampoline - Your Ever Lasting Fitness Clock - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from David JonesTrampolines are designed exclusively for the home backyard market. Being rebounding devices, they propel the performer to unaccustomed heights and into a variety of body movements. Trampoline Exercise is considered both - good fun and healthy for kids of all ages and your family. Trampolines, ...
Views: 1094 - Real Proof that Diet and Exercise Can Keep You from Dying - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Rivak HoffmanToday,I just read the greatest article! I found the preliminary abstract in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. It discussed a recently concluded study done at the University of California San Diego where I worked for 7 years, as a clinical research associate in Ophthalmology, prior to becoming a ...
Views: 806 - Top 10 Tips for Health & Wellbeing - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Linda AndersonTip 1: Drink 2 Litres of Water per day • The cells in your body are made predominantly of water and they need to stay hydrated in order to function well. • 2 Litres = approx 8 glasses • If this is a lot more than you currently drink increase your intake by an extra glass every 2 days until you ...
Views: 1975 - Vitamins For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongA factor that you need to consider when trying to control your weight is your own individual metabolic rate. Other than regular exercise, a vitamin can also help you to increase your metabolism so that you reduce your appetite and increase the number of calories burned. Some over the counter ...
Views: 1606 - Different types of golf GPS navigation systems - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Alex BezborodkoGolf GPS systems are a fairly new technology that has helped many golfers improve their game. These GPS systems, or global positioning systems are meant to help the golfer judge distance along with a variety of other features. As the technology has become more popular among golfers so has the ...
Views: 2684 - One Man's Journey to Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Jason FarmerMy name is Jason and I am overweight. I am a pretty basic guy, married 2 kids with a 9-5 job sitting in front of a computer, and that is my downfall. when I was young and my metabolism was in top shape I was always active, now I sit in front of a computer drinking way too much coffee and coming ...
Views: 1239 - 3 Keys to Burn Belly Fat and Other Problem Areas - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Jason ClemensWant to lose the belly fat once and for all? Affectionately referred to as the "spare tire region", belly fat belongs to that category most are intimately familiar with... The PROBLEM FAT AREAS. You probably know the other members: fat hips, saggy buttocks, love handles, flabby underarms...? ...
Views: 2192 - A Guide To Male Infertility - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sara PowellAbout 6.1 million people in the U.S are affected by infertility, according to American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Difficulty in conceiving is a great issue for couples, who remain unsuccessful at getting pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse. They are then are considered ...
Views: 968 - Endometriosis - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Sara PowellWhat is Endometriosis? Endometriosis, a health problem in women, is also found to be a cause of infertility. The endometrium is the tissue that lines the uterus (womb) and when this tissue finds itself outside on other areas, the resulting condition is called endometriosis. Endometriosis can be ...
Views: 761 - Our Rights to Health Freedom are in Danger - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Lori JacobsDear Friends, June 2007 I hope this article finds you well and enjoying the spiritual and physical renewal of spring. This is not going to be one of those warm and fuzzy articles. I apologize in advance for its alarming tone but this is vital information that ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - How to be a Modern Day Forager of Wild Edible Plants - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Kelly HoffmanGathering wild edible plants for food is becoming a lost instinct or birth right. What once was an activity for basic survival has now become an "art" or to some a scary unchartered territory. I must admit that I am very intrigued by gathering wild edible plants for my own health benefits, but ...
Views: 1527 - What is Gout? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Scott MoagaPeople often ask what is gout? Gout is a condition in which the body does not properly excrete uric acid. Excess uric acid may be caused by the body producing too much uric acid, by under performing kidneys, or by eating too many foods that increase uric acid. What is gout caused by? There ...
Views: 3009 - Breast Cancer Reconstruction - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from rajan uppalSurgery to make a new breast is an important part of the treatment following a diagnosis of breast cancer or DCIS. The exact technique can vary depending on the wishes of the woman concerned and the advice of the plastic surgeon. Dr Rajan Uppal will discuss the best option for you having taken ...
Views: 621 - Ayurvedic Herbs for Male Reproductive Problems - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Blue Lotus AyurvedaThere is no doubt that low libido is a serious concern nowadays, as it is made obvious by the increasing amount of erectile dysfunction drugs surfacing on the market. Yet the conventional approach of these drugs tends to focus on suppressing symptoms without looking at the bigger picture and ...
Views: 8298 - Why Diets Don't Work! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Laura RubinsteinHave you ever noticed that when someone is "on a diet" that automatically implies that one day they will be off of it? Most likely they are thinking that this diet is temporary. So what do you think the results will be? Temporary. It’s that simple. If you think about a diet as something you go ...
Views: 952 - What You Don't Own, Owns You - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Glenda GibbsHappy New Year! How are you? Have you declared your New Year’s resolution? Are you going to be one of the majorities who decide after three months your New Year’s resolution isn’t working for you? Or are you the exception? If you are, chances are you are aware of the benefits of selecting a ...
Views: 2060 - Protein and the Older Woman - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Mary DesaulniersThere are several reasons why protein is especially important for older women who are pursuing weight loss goals. Weight loss alone generated by a reduction in food intake or calories can often be more detrimental to the body than excess body fat. Why? Diets that are low in calories, ...
Views: 4030(1 vote) - Whether You Eat it or Not, it All Goes to Waste - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Laura Rubinstein"Think of all those starving children in India." "Be a member of the clean plate club." "No dessert until you finish your dinner." "It’s a sin to waste food." These were the exhortations of our parents trying to get us to eat as children, but they had the unfortunate side effect of training ...
Views: 1107 - Traditional Asian Medicine Brings New Energy, Mood, Health and Immunity Boosting Alternatives - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Anthony Vlamis-- When your body is in balance, you have true health and well-being. Your energy is enhanced and sustained, your mood is bright, and you feel relaxed. GoYin is bringing these philosophies of balance to the West in the form of a health and energy drink called GoYin. The management team has many ...
Views: 669 - Pranic Healing - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Roger FontainePranic Healing. wow! It's like connecting to the energy of the universe. And anyone can contact it. All it takes is a weekend of leadership by the gang at the Pranic Healing Association of Manitoba and the willingness to become a better person by beginning to heal oneself. Then after a little ...
Views: 804 - The Secret to Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Don PriceIn the medical community, "obesity" is generally said to be present in women with more than 30% body fat and men with more than 25% body fat. "Morbid obesity," a more serious condition still, occurs when a person is 50-100% or 100 pounds above his or her ideal body weight or has more than 39% ...
Views: 1203 - Seasonal Allergies - The AhChoo Factor - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Shayn CutinoSeasonal Allergies – The AhChoo Factor Watery eyes? Sneezing? Stuffy nose? Sound familiar? If you find yourself with any of these symptoms, you’re probably aware that you have allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 20% of the U.S. population – ...
Views: 1180 - A Good Exercise Routine Is Vital To Your Fitness Quest - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Marie GordonAt the beginning of each New Year, you cannot fail to notice the local Leisure Centres, Sports Clubs, Gymnasiums, etc etc, are suddenly full to overflowing. Without exception, most of us are suffering badly at that point in time, from the excesses of the festive season. You can safely bet that ...
Views: 1158 - Seasonal Allergies - The AhChoo Factor - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Shayn CutinoSeasonal Allergies – The AhChoo Factor Watery eyes? Sneezing? Stuffy nose? Sound familiar? If you find yourself with any of these symptoms, you’re probably aware that you have allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 20% of the U.S. population – ...
Views: 1063 - Ginseng: A Glycemic Reduction Factor! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Dr. Bill BaileyGinseng is widely known as a beneficial herb, with many healthful attributes attributed to its regular use. "Ginseng increases resistance to the effects of stress and improves circulation and mental functioning. Health conditions contributed to be stress include increased acidity of the body ...
Views: 2608(1 vote) - You Can Get More Satisfaction with Scandinavian Flower Pollen - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Mike A Vincent - Uri InternationalFinally I’ve found a product – called Roplex – that can help me to have more fulfilment in my love life. It’s an all natural substance and has no known side effects. It’s easy to take and the results are superb. The name comes from the term ‘roping’, ...
Views: 2689 - Ayurveda and Liver Care - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Bryan IrvingWHAT ROLE DOES THE LIVER PLAY IN THE BODY? Often called the engine of the body, the liver plays an important role in digesting, metabolising and manufacturing essential compounds. For example, the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma to blood. The liver's job is to scan and identify ...
Views: 4838 - The Joy of Foraging Wild Plants - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherJust think, there was a time not so long ago when many people grew most of their own food. Before the Industrial Revolution, this country was an agrarian culture. Immigrants brought their seeds with them, though many staples, such as potatoes, corn, cocoa, and tomatoes were found already in use ...
Views: 864 - Surfing Tomboy Learns to Cook with Love - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherI grew up labeled a “tomboy” because I loved to play kickball, dodgeball, and four-square really hard. I played with boys because there weren’t any girls who were interested in playing the way that I liked to play. When I turned sixteen, I got a driver’s license, a car ...
Views: 905 - Exercise and Community Service? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from JoAnn SkyWatcherEven in these days of multi-tasking, it may seem strange to put exercise and community together in the same sentence. How we accomplish that is when my husband, Steve, and I take walks together. We are able to get out in nature; see beauty; get in touch with our muse; burn up some calories; have ...
Views: 813 - Is Too Much Testosterone a Terminal Illness? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Steve RyalsSo here we are in the twenty-first century. Sounds like a long time, doesn’t it? So much has happened. Certainly times and experiences have waxed and waned. So many families, children, laughter, terrified screams, unutterable joy, unimaginable savagery. And we now know of at least sixty ...
Views: 1531 - Getting The Right Diagnosis For Crohn's Disease - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongExperiencing horrible abdominal pains with diarrhea, and having fever and vomiting at the same time? It is possible that you may have developed Crohn’s disease. You may also find that you are losing a lot of weight in the process and may also be suffering from rectal bleeding. Or it may be ...
Views: 1247 - The 3 Biggest Causes of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Graeme TeagueLower back pain is both a common and debilitating condition. Statistics say that over 80% of the adult population will suffer from back pain at some stage. Medical data states that back pain is only second to the common cold for doctor’s visits. Lower back pain is now a very common occurrence ...
Views: 823 - Introduction to your Personal Energy - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Marti AngelLife is energy. Everything we see, taste, smell, feel and hear is energy. All there is energy. There is fast moving energy and slow moving energy. The fast moving energy involves things we cannot see but we experience. Slow moving energy is that which accumulates into solid form. It is this ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - Distant Healing and Out of Body Experience - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from George LockettI was asked to give distant healing to a person in another country. My experience of connecting with his energies was very vivid, so I thought I would describe the feelings and emotions for you to understand the process. Following a conference call with a colleague I was asked to give distant ...
Views: 1234 - The Vortex of Thought - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Maggie WahlsIf you ever visit the island of Grenada, you will see that it is a poor but very beautiful country. There is not much to buy as a souvenir there. But while you are lounging on the black sand beaches a man will come along with palm fronds in his arms and he will sit down beside you and make a hat ...
Views: 2439 - Spiritual Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from John GilmoreI had a friend who loved to play basketball. Unfortunately, he started playing later in life so didn’t have that many skills. He encountered someone who had been playing ball for more than 20 years on various basketball teams from High School to college, and even at the semi-pro level before ...
Views: 4094 - Aloe Vera Skin Healing and Rejuvenating Properties - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Evelyn LimThe aloe vera plant is an excellent herbal remedy for healing and rejuvenating skin. The gel is the most commonly used part from the plant itself. Herbalists like using this gel as a first aid for sunburn, wounds, and burns. Aloe vera gel helps in very dry skin and is useful in treating ...
Views: 3426 - Breakfast and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from michael imaniBreakfast and Weight Loss How many times did your mother employ you with the following, “You’re not leaving this house without eating your breakfast Mr.” Well, she was right about that also. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day if you are interested in not only losing weight but ...
Views: 644 - Is There An Alternative To Liver Biopsy? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Jack BloomIS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE TO LIVER BIOPSY? There are approximately 250 million people in the world presently living with hepatitis c liver disease. As the baby-boomer generation ages, more and more people are now finding out that they have acquired the hepatitis c virus. Many do not know when ...
Views: 3408(2 votes) - The Stratospheric Rise of Yoga Brings Opportunities and Challenges - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Jez HeathOver the last 20 years, the popularity of yoga has increased from nearly no interest to being one of the most popular exercise regimes around. To match the increasing demand for yoga, more and more yoga centers are opening all the time. For those of us looking for something new, or just starting ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Home Treatment For Kidney Stone Pain - Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Tru KeeseyIn this series of articles, I am going to tell you about food and drink to stop kidney stones. I am going to teach you about home treatment for kidney stone pain and home remedies for passing a kidney stone. You are going to learn a vegetable home remedy for kidney stones, with herbs to reduce ...
Views: 2520 - The Case for “Change” in Wellness Programs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Michelle Taylor"75% of health care spending pays for illnesses which are preventable". - Centers for Disease Control Four of the leading causes of death in the nation—heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease —are directly linked to unhealthy lifestyles and tobacco use. ...
Views: 1164 - Vegan Fats of Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Sassy KnutsonFats. They're so misunderstood. We shun them! We avoid them! We do everything in our power to keep them at a distance. We buy reduced-fat, low-fat and no-fat products to keep that fat as far away as possible. Fats be gone!! But then, without warning, we find ourselves reaching for fatty ...
Views: 1088 - Neurobics - A Workout For Your Brain - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Steve GillmanNeurobics is a term invented by Lawrence Katz and Manning Rubin to describe exercises that help the brain stay fit. Specific types of sensory stimuli and activities, especially those that involve non-routine actions and thoughts, produce more of the chemicals that encourage growth of new ...
Views: 1087 - HYPERFORIN- A NATURAL PRODUCT WITH ANTIDEPRESSANT ACTIVITY - by INTRODUCTION
Hyperforin is a structurally novel anti-depressant isolated from Hypericum perforatum commonly known as St.John’s Wort.Hyperforin belong to group of compound known as acylphloroglucinols. The peculiarity of Hyperforin is that it is chemically unrelated to synthetic antidepressants. ...
Views: 3843 - Grief Work Transformation - by Loss is an experience that affects us all at various times during our lives. Our society tends to deal with loss the same way it deals with death and dying - as a painful event to get over rather than as a natural process that can cause growth and transformation.
Every loss leaves us with an ...
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