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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- The Health Benefits of THIS Personality Trait - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-health-benefits-of-this-personality-trait As flaws go, the detriments of being a type A person are very well established in the medical literature but did anyone ever research the ...
Views: 972 - How To Deal With Fear - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from Nebo LukovichThere are several very efficient and innovative methods for successful dealing with fears, i.e. reintegrating them back into our personality. But first, let me elaborate a little bit on the nature of fears. What are fears? Fears, together with desires, are some of the basic life dynamisms ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Forgiveness Isn’t Just a Nice Thing to Do. It’s Essential for Your Physical Health. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Andrew BozemanToday’s health conscious trends tell us that sugar can lead to diabetes and damage our brains to accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s. Lack of fiber in our diets can lead to constipation, excessive weight gain, fatigue and physical weakness. Poor exercise habits can lead to back problems and ...
Views: 1403 - Stay Calm Under Pressure: Combating Chronic Work Stress - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from James BurbankI think it’s safe to say that we’ve never seen an election like this one, with such a polarization of political and ethical views. And the bitter war of words between the two candidates has seemingly left workers all across the country feeling more stressed out than usual. According to the a ...
Views: 1010 - Healing, Health & Happiness: The Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Julie DohertyWhen you were a young child, you remember cutting yourself. Mum or Dad cleaning the wound, putting on a bandage and in days the cut was healed. So what happens as you become older you may have forgotten about the amazing ability that your body has to heal. There have been many dimensions, ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - What Our Athletes Can Teach Us About Recovery! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis summer in particular, we had some pretty spectacular athletic competitions in England, France, and more recently, Rio. Whether you follow cycling, tennis or any of the competitions that took place in Rio, it is hard not to be inspired and learn from some of the stories. Stories and ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Why Good Health Is Important for Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangBusinesses that want to boost productivity need to start with boosting their employees’ health first. Several studies have shown that when people are healthier, they are able to perform better at work. People who eat health are 25 percent as likely to have a higher level of job performance, ...
Views: 1210 - 5 Ways to Stay Fit at Your Desk - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangSpending hours a day in front of a computer is now part of almost every job description. Combine that with a commute, meal times, and entertainment, and the average person could spend up to nine hours a day in a chair. It is not wonder people reach the end of their work week feeling stiff and ...
Views: 974 - Getting Over Acne Has Never Been Easier! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraAcne is a tricky condition, acne outbreaks occur without any specified reason, and these most commonly occur during teenage years. These could affect one's confidence, make one feel down. Sometimes acne is mild, and goes away by itself with passage of time. And at other times, acne could be ...
Views: 865 - Is Your Self-Talk About Your Body Destroying Your Self-Confidence? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHow you talk to yourself about your body and how you believe others see you directly affect how confident you are concerning your body and your looks. Here are two people who use negative self-talk and are extremely unhappy because of it. Riana's Negative Thinking Riana can only think ...
Views: 8605 - Men’s Health: Men’s Minds – 7 Steps to Optimal Health Taking Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Julie DohertyFor the Love of Men: I have written this Article because I believe that Men are Hurting: Both Men and Women need Warm, Loving Friends or Companions for Healthy Life Sharing Your Life with People Gives You a sense of Your Identity adding dimension to your Life and Life’s purpose If this ...
Views: 1168 - 4 Ways Restoring Mobility Can Help a Person's Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Anica OaksWhen an individual loses his or her mobility, that’s not the only thing that is lost. Individuals who were once able to move about as they pleased and transport themselves at will had freedom, power, and even purpose, each of which can take a toll on mental health if you don’t have them. So just ...
Views: 1230 - Moving? 5 Ways to Lighten Your Load - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2016 from TheLast HeartMoving is a tough job, but someone's got to do it, and when that person is you, some days, it feels like it is all that you can do to make sure that you do not tear out your hair! If you are someone who is deeply invested in keeping your move stress-free, consider these important tips. Locate ...
Views: 871 - What Meditation Could Have Taught Us About Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonTeen anxiety and depression levels are rising constantly. Faced with ever-increasing schoolwork, worrying about college, social pressures, as well as their own hormones and chemistry working against them, it’s no wonder that their minds are working around the clock. As parents, not only ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Overactive bladder management using vacations and retreats - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWho doesn’t love to get away? Taking a break from our busy lives for some fun and relaxation can really improve our overall health. Unfortunately, though, an overactive bladder (OAB) may stand in the way of you and your vacation hotspot – up until now at least. Group therapy and meeting with ...
Views: 705 - BALANCING YOUR LIFE THROUGH BREATH - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Victoria LaBouff-LanzaBALANCING YOUR LIFE THROUGH BREATH Think about this...breathing does not require conscious mind awareness. It, like many other bodily functions is controlled by the subconscious mind. Breathing, among other things, like blinking ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Pulsatile tinnitus: Coping with ear ringing similar to heartbeat in ear - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUnlike regular tinnitus, which is ear ringing, pulsatile tinnitus can feel like a heartbeat in the ear. Pulsatile tinnitus is a rhythmic noise in the heart, which sounds similar to a heartbeat. If you were to check your heartbeat while experiencing pulsatile tinnitus, you would uncover that both ...
Views: 1043 - Mucus in throat causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThroat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going on inside your body. Even when you are healthy, your body is constantly producing mucus – in fact, up to 1.5 liters a day. Most of the time, this mucus ...
Views: 763 - Stomach pain after eating – causes and home remedies - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNothing is worse than enjoying a meal that is immediately followed up by stomach pains. Stomach pains after eating can be a nuisance, especially if you don’t know the underlying cause. There are numerous causes for stomach pains after eating, and many of them require a simple solution. It’s ...
Views: 662 - 5 Ways To Dramatically Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Vinnie StevensAs the summer nears its end, our relaxing days of leisure start to become hectic and stressful. Coordinating pickups to and from school, being on time for afterschool sports, or occasionally being summoned to chaperone a field trip can be taxing on your body. Add those things and more to your ...
Views: 798 - Feel Self-Conscious? Tips For Improving Your Image And Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Anita GinsburgEveryone is beautiful when they are the best versions of themselves. When you feel like you're not the best version of yourself, your self-esteem suffers. Consider some of these options to feel beautiful and gain back your self-esteem. Braces and Aligners Some people are afraid to smile ...
Views: 695 - The Emotional Journey of Disease and How It Impacts Healing - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Katherine AgranovichSo what happens when our emotions are at ease? As the father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, wrote: “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” So that leads to the question: If the cells of the body are programmed to self-repair, what is ...
Views: 919 - Nausea after eating: Causes and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNausea after eating and stomach pain can occur for numerous reasons. Identifying those causes can help you minimize the discomfort you experience after a meal. Nausea after eating can range from mild and temporary to severe and even chronic. In some cases, nausea after a meal can signal a ...
Views: 589 - Peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) causes, symptoms, diet, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Victor MarchionePeptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is an open sore in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine, typically resulting from inflammation caused by bacteria or erosion caused by stomach acid. There are three types of peptic ulcers: gastric, esophageal, and duodenal. The different ...
Views: 563 - Toxic Vs Negative Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Julie DohertyOne of the most popular subjects today is about developing Positive Relationships. In order to develop a Positive Relationship, it is important to identify the boundaries of relationships. So what I think is important is to identify what is a toxic relationship. Because this will be the ...
Views: 730 - Is acute bronchitis contagious? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAcute bronchitis is a temporary form of bronchitis caused by a virus – which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics. If you’re wondering if acute bronchitis is contagious, the answer is yes. Similar to influenza, acute bronchitis is transmitted person-to-person by droplets that are ...
Views: 544 - Why Can’t I Become Well? 7 Steps to Changing your Health - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Julie DohertyI don’t think anyone deliberately wants to be sick and live a life of ill health and disease. However for many there seems to be a great difficulty when it comes to making the conscious decisions to take on habits that they either know or have been told will help them to achieve health and ...
Views: 667 - Clonus in involuntary muscle spasms, causes, tests, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneClonus is a condition that results in involuntary muscle spasms and most commonly affects the muscles at the end of a limb. Clonus can be a condition in itself, or it can be a symptom of another condition. Clonus mainly affects the knees, ankles, upper and lower arm muscles, and the jaw. ...
Views: 705 - Severe psoriasis can be completely cleared with a new drug: Studies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchionePsoriasis, a relatively common skin condition that causes patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales, can be found on various parts of the body. For many people it can be mild, but others experience severe psoriasis, which can cause a great deal of stress and self-confidence problems. Now, ...
Views: 488 - Psoriatic arthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatments - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhich is worse: Rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are inflammatory conditions that cause joint pain and stiffness. The primary difference is the presence of a rash in psoriatic arthritis. The many similarities between the conditions make ...
Views: 616 - Feel FRESH everyday! Include some FRESH changes in your day… - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeAre you overworked? Are you feeling drained all the time? Are you desperately waiting for your next vacation? Do you simply wish to feel fresh? We lead busy lives. Most of us find ourselves overworked, leaving us tired or exhausted. Chronic tiredness leads to fatigue. When fatigue enters ...
Views: 765 - Is pneumonia contagious when on antibiotics? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWe know that pneumonia is contagious, but is it still contagious when you are on antibiotics? Before we answer that question, let’s first explore how long pneumonia is contagious for. When beginning antibiotic treatment for pneumonia, patients may typically observe improvements in health ...
Views: 514 - Common cold vs. flu (influenza), differences in symptoms, transmission, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDistinguishing between the common cold and the flu (influenza) may be quite different as they do share many similar traits. Furthermore, a person can experience both a cold and the flu simultaneously, which can make diagnosis even more difficult. The best way to decipher between the common cold ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - Autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, and bipolar disorder risk in kids may be linked to older dads: Study - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAutism, schizophrenia, ADHD, and bipolar disorder risk in kids may be linked to older dads, according to research. American and Swedish researchers analyzed data from over 2.6 million Swedes. Men who fathered children after the age of 24 faced higher risks of having children with psychiatric ...
Views: 1087 - Ulcerative colitis and colon cancer risk linked to certain proteins and sugars produced by the body: Studies - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUlcerative colitis and colon cancer risk has been found to be linked to certain proteins and sugars produced by the body. Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-alpha) plays a role in both inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. Transcription factors like HNF4-alpha ...
Views: 516 - Neuroplasticity | The Mind, Genes & Enlightenment: Discover The Brain’s Amazing Ability To Transform From Thought - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Marina Rose“Every day you step into the invisible firestorm of electrical and chemical activity that is the brain’s environment. You act as leader, inventor, teacher, and user of your brain, all at once. Practice self-awareness and as you do, your brain will evolve." -- "Super ...
Views: 1050 - Tapping into the Wonders of YOUR BRAIN: To Build a Great Life!!! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Julie DohertyLive the Life you want by Tapping into the Wonders of your Brain When I became a teenager, heading toward Adult life I had some very definite ideas of how I wanted to live my life. I wanted to marry someone that I truly loved and who loved me, as well as like me: I wanted to do ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - What Is The Spiritual Life? Part Three - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from B. L. PetersonWhat Is The Spiritual Life? Part Three. In Parts 1 and 2 of What Is The Spiritual Life, we discovered that THE SPIRIT LIFE is not depended on any external circumstances or situations. A person begins to live THE SPIRITUAL LIFE the moment he realizes and accepts the fact that he is not ...
Views: 658 - Handling New Parenthood Sober: An Interview with Per Wickstrom - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Jennifer ScottStarting a family as a recovering addict can present many emotions, from joy and delight to fear and stress. Per Wickstrom recently spoke with me about how to handle new parenthood while in recovery. As the owner of several successful rehabilitation facilities, Per has seen many of ...
Views: 838 - Are these common habits harming your digestion? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBloating, gas, cramps – these can all make your day highly uncomfortable. Worse yet, if you don’t know what’s causing your stomach distress, it can become that much more frustrating. It could be allergies or ulcers, but there are many other reasons why your stomach is crying out for help that ...
Views: 557 - How We Love Ourselves - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Sheryl PaulWe hear a lot about the importance of loving ourselves these days, and how we can't love someone else until we truly love ourselves. While I don't entirely agree with that statement (adult attachment theory shows that it's through secure attachment to loving others that we feel loved and, ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Mindfulness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from amanda hadleyMindfulness Our every day lives can be stressful, hectic and demanding, we are all guilty at some point of neglecting the present moment, allowing our brains to run like some bizarre computer program, remembering last week, last year, things to do tomorrow, next week, next year, etc. ...
Views: 849 - Common daily foods that trigger depression - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effects of food can contribute to or exacerbate depression. Hundreds of years ago if you were depressed you were labeled as “mad” or “possessed.” In the modern ages; however, doctors have learned that psychological disorders explain most of these disturbances. Today, millions of people in ...
Views: 782 - Heart disease risk factor, heart aging, differs in men and women - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers have discovered that heart aging, a heart disease risk factor, differs in men and women. The findings were revealed through MRI imaging, and the results were published in the journal Radiology. The heart pumps out blood through the left ventricle and the mass of this ventricle is ...
Views: 764 - Schizophrenia risk may be revealed by face reading, finger length - by Submitted on May 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSchizophrenia risk may be revealed by face reading and finger length according to research. The findings uncovered that deficits in emotional recognition may be a precursor to schizophrenia symptoms and may help identify those at highest risk to develop the mental disorder. There are criteria ...
Views: 837 - Excessive serotonin in brain tied to social phobia - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDid you know there is a neurotransmitter in your body which plays a role in your bowel movements, changes in mood, creating blood clots and reducing your libido? It’s true. One specific neurotransmitter has its hand in all of these functions. And although they may not seem like they interact, ...
Views: 797 - If you have these symptoms, get your prostate checked… - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGentlemen, if you’ve ever had difficulty urinating, dealing with bladder stones, and falling or staying asleep, among other things, you just might have a problem with your prostate. But the good news is you can do something about it as long as you spot these warning signs right away. Prostate ...
Views: 1013 - Do this one thing for healthy blood pressure - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to lowering blood pressure naturally there are many lifestyle changes that can be made. For example, changing your diet, exercising regularly and reducing stress are all effective ways to lower your blood pressure. And now new research suggests another tactic that can help improve ...
Views: 641 - 5 home remedies to manage hypotension (low blood pressure) - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWe often talk about high blood pressure and hypertension, as that is a common ailment as we get older. Of course, rising blood pressure is a real health concern as it can contribute to many health complications. But low blood pressure, albeit discussed far less often, is also an important health ...
Views: 684 - Take A Break - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Do you feel overworked, tired, unfocused, burned out, stressed, overwhelmed, defeated, strained, and depressed? Maybe you just need to take a break and recharge your batteries. Unfortunately, if you live in America, ...
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