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- 3 Steps to Great Health - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Chew Hoong LingThere are only THREE things you should do to amass great health. Yes, just three. Simple yet profound three steps. 1. Diet - Drink a lot of water and have balanced diets Simple? Everyone knows that! But how many of us can DO that? It is really simple. Have big bottles of water with you and ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Holistic Healing for Children with Color Laser Acupuncture - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Antonia BalfourAcupuncture has been used for over two thousand years using needles to heal the body and restore homeostasis. In laser acupuncture, specific acupuncture points are stimulated with lasers instead of needles. Light beams of varied colors penetrate the points according to the depth and density of ...
Views: 2236(3 votes) - Cut Heart Attack Risk in Half - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing nearly 650,000 people. Studies indicate that heart disease risk is doubled by eating a diet which includes a high percent of calories from refined and processed carbohydrates. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Staying Balanced - Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Lynnis Woods-MullinsThere are so many techniques, opinions, and practices that are subscribed to when it comes to the topic of keeping the body balanced. Most of them have some relevance and the majority of them will work for some people. I have come to realize after working with so many people that everyone is ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Make Your Dandruff Go Away The Easy Way - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLet’s talk about dandruff, a subject most of my patients are embarrassed to bring up. No one likes to mention it but dandruff happens to lots of people at sometime in their lives. You know what I mean, an itchy, flaky scalp that sheds constantly, causing white flakes in your hair and on your ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - A Healthy Shadow - 3 Keys to Knowing Yours - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Barbara J. SempleToday the shadow effect is in the news. What if I told you that you have a perfect health spiritual double? It’s true. It’s kind of an avatar connection like the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna in the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita. An inseparable best friend, healthy light force shadow ...
Views: 2172(4 votes) - Accidents Will Happen—or Will They? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Leah FriedmanIf you have had more than your fair share of accidents and injuries lately, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard, is the book you should be reading. According to a survey by the National Safety Council, the number of unintentional injury deaths in America has been ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - The Benefits of Beets - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrSo I’m sitting here eating a beet salad and I thought: "what better thing to talk about in a health article than the beautiful beet"? Beets are an amazing health food. They contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, ...
Views: 1378(5 votes) - Heartburn - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Brenda StephensHEARTBURN can be a wicked boy robbing us of much needed sleep, rearing its ugly head just after a great meal and putting the brakes on the very foods we love most. A few years ago I had terrible problems with acid reflux. I was on either Prilosec, Prevacid or Protonix. I tried several times to ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - How to Detect Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from David FordDepression is a complicated illness that can be very hard to detect unless you are looking for the right symptoms. Did you know that over 15 million American's will suffer some type of depression this year, and that many of them will not even know that they have it, plus the startling fact is ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - Health Effects of Using Underarm Deodorant - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Gather AllExpertAlthough an underarm deodorant is one of the best ways of tackling offensive body odor, you need to be aware of the number of health effects that can occur if you are not using the right type of underarm deodorant for your armpits. You should always check out the quality of the underarm ...
Views: 6608(6 votes) - To the Heart of the Matter - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Barry RobertsThe following is from an article I wrote in February, 2010, which I am now able to post. It remains appropriate, so… On the list of little known holidays, some are rather important. During February, from the 10th to the 14th, we observe Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. This annual event is ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome--Breakthrough in Brain Research Helps You Heal IBS - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Karen AlisonNew evidence from brain science reveals that IBS is not caused by something in your gut, but by something that’s going on in your brain (without your awareness, of course!) Deep inside your thinking brain is a much older brain called the “emotional brain.” This emotional brain powerfully ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - 13 Reasons Why Your Teacher Was Right About Apples - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from craig jacobsAn apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apples are nature's gift to help us achieve optimum health. Apples contain a wealth of nutrients essential for maintaining good health. Scientists say apples are a real health food that helps the human body. Their investigation is in agreement: an apple a ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Discover The Natural Healing Gift of Negative Ions - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Misa HopkinsTo date, I haven’t met anyone that has told me they can see them, taste them or smell negative ions. Yet, in nature, they are there all around us. Visit the ocean and you are in the company of negative ions. Visit the mountains, splash around in a stream, or take a walk in the woods and ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - **Tap Into Mother Nature’s Healing Energy To Treat Allergy Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comFor the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, spring can be a difficult and miserable time of year. It’s hard to savor a beautiful spring morning when your eyes are watering, your head is pounding, your sinuses are clogged and you can’t seem to stop sneezing. Fortunately ...
Views: 1584(6 votes) - Conquering Adrenal Fatigue - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Bret EllingtonDo you find you have difficulty concentrating and feel overwhelmed? Is your energy level low? Do you feel tired even after you sleep? These are all signs of Adrenal Fatigue. A doctor coined the term “Adrenal Fatigue” back in 1998 and it is not considered an accepted medical diagnosis (at this ...
Views: 1847(5 votes) - Using Acupuncture for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Bret EllingtonGo to your local bookstore and look in the aisle for health and fitness and you’ll find a plethora of books about to dieting and weight loss. Which system works the best? Which one is going to take the weight off? Which one will work best for you? Well, any diet should work if you follow one ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Do Vitamin Users Get More Cancer? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIs Your Multivitamin Dangerous? By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD The latest study on vitamins and health is out. It isn’t pretty. This research adds to other studies suggesting that multivitamins don’t improve health. They may, in fact, increase risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, ...
Views: 1232(6 votes) - How to Stop Snoring at Night Naturally – 4 Amazing Hints For Better Sleep! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Margery ByramHow to Stop Snoring at Night Naturally – 4 Amazing Hints For Better Sleep! For those of you have been kept awake practically all through the night by a partner who snores so loud during the night, this is one article you can read and add to those other articles that discuss how to stop ...
Views: 1384(3 votes) - How To Prevent Age-Related Eye Disease - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOnce we pass the age of 40, we become prone to developing certain vision related conditions like cataracts and possibly macular degeneration. However, as I tell my patients, become proactive now to protect your vision! First, let me explain a little about both of these conditions. Cataracts ...
Views: 842(2 votes) - Abundance and Wellness in our Food - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Daniela SalesPreparing an article like this is rather challenging because of such array and richness in the bounty of healthy nutritious foods Mother Nature offers us. The goal here is not to tell you that this are the "miracle" or the only "best foods" to eat for maintenance of health and well-being. The ...
Views: 1353(5 votes) - ***Menopause Naturally - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedWISE WOMAN WAYS: PRE-MENOPAUSAL YEARS The actual age at which menopausal Change begins varies considerably from woman to woman; the norm is 45, with a normal range of 35 to 55. During these pre-menopausal years, menstrual periods may become noticeably different (closer together, farther ...
Views: 2819(4 votes) - To Salt or Not to Salt, That is the Question - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoFor the last 2 months, esp. here in NYC, we have been hearing about public health officials and some politicians wanting to not just force food companies to reduce the salt in their processed foods but to also make it a violation for a restaurant to cook w/ salt. Now let me make myself ...
Views: 1506(6 votes) - Obstacles to Your Detoxification Plan - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Dr.Anca MartalogSo you finally decided that you need to detox. You know your reasons (fatigue, weight gain, food intolerance, congestion, etc.), but as you prepare more and more, you realize a proper detoxification program might not be as easy as you thought. You’ll need to make some changes: some temporary ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Natural Remedy for Yeast Overgrowth and Candida Infections - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Odette OthmanCandida Overgrowth Spares No Gender or Age Group Constantly struggling with candida overgrowth is a humiliating and frustrating experience for anyone who has to suffer through the uncomfortable symptoms of yeast infections. Unfortunately, every age group and gender is within the reach of this ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - Spring Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Dale MillerWith the sun peaking out behind the clouds a little more these days, you may be gearing up for the warmer days ahead. Looking forward to beaches, barbecues and soaking up the sun can be a pleasurable daydream, but is your skin ready to show its face to the world? If you feel you may not be ...
Views: 4078(6 votes) - Stress Free While Doing An Activity And Of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksOver the years I've learned to observe my body and mind when practicing yoga and meditating daily. This has helped me to be aware of how my body feels and to see if the thoughts that I'm thinking are helping my energy level. In this article I'm going to explain to you how I worked on being ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - How To Switch Into Healing Chronic Fatigue Mode - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksDiagnosed with chronic fatigue symptoms twenty years ago at this time there was not a lot of details in existence, no blood work or even urine tested proved that chronic fatigue existed within me, therefore at this time there was not any kind of exact treatment method or cause for chronic ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Stress Management: How One Key Relieved The Stress In My Day - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksNumerous years after being tired all the time I woke up to the actual fact that the natural therapy of yoga, meditation, and energy therapy that I was practicing everyday have been assisting me through my day, however I still felt tired for the duration of certain tasks I did. So making the ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Is Medical Science Making Us Sick? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Marek DoyleThe idea portrayed to the public is that we have never had it better. The gold standard measure of health, life expectancy, is the highest it has ever been. But all is not as it seems. The average life expectancy for a British man born today is seventy-five. In 1900, the figure was only fifty ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Worry Is A Bad Investment - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAmericans are currently drowning in a sea of debt--experts warn that increasing personal debt among U.S. consumers poses a severe threat to the nation's economy. Not only that, money troubles are the most common cause of divorce in America. American consumer debt is larger than the gross ...
Views: 1057(5 votes) - Four Approaches to Reduce Anxiety without Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Andrew HunterTaking medication for anxiety attacks really isn't going to provide you a real answer to your anxiety problem, but for reasons unknown a lot of the professionals around don't seem to really care. Natural anxiety relief is becoming a popular preference because it enables you to really get at the ...
Views: 1622(4 votes) - The Great Statin Lie - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaI’ve been arguing against the universal use of statin drugs for several years now, but I’ve felt like the kid at the parade who kept saying the emperor was naked even as all the “grown-ups” continued to admire the emperor’s sartorial elegance. The arguments I- and many of my esteemed ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - The Truth About Harnessing Health - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaHow many times have you heard, “Everyone should eat a minimum of 5 servings of vegetables and fruit every day for good health.” You’ve probably heard it so many times you’ve tuned it out. Despite knowing we should eat more vegetables and fruit, fewer than 10% of us do. Yes, you read that ...
Views: 1055(3 votes) - Psoriasis Treatment with Aloe Vera for lasting Psoriasis relief - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Fiona McCollPsoriasis is uncontrolled skin-cell growth caused by an overreaction of the immune system, which then causes skin inflammation and skin flaking. Where psoriasis is not present, new skin cells grow and are shed within about 4 weeks. Skin cells affected by psoriasis, grow much faster and are not ...
Views: 3833(3 votes) - Benefits of Aloe Vera in Skin Care - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Fiona McCollThere are over 200 species of Aloe Vera; a member of the lily family. Aloe Barbadensis contains the highest concentration of nutrients of all the species. Aloe Vera Barbadensis is used extensively by naturopaths, doctors & dermatologists, with substantial & encouraging results. Throughout ...
Views: 2327(4 votes) - How to Eat Well and Organically on a Budget - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Vanessa RodriguezEating well can be expensive. And like most people, I do not have an unlimited food budget. Shelling out those extra few dollars for organic groceries can be painful, but at the same time I know that my ability to run directly depends on the quality of my nutrition. So I am slowly learning to ...
Views: 1244(4 votes) - HEALTHFUL TIPS: Get Educated NOT Medicated - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Daniel ClementineHello again, Many of us think we are healthy and well by our lifestyles. Yet of the many hundreds of clients I have seen in my profession, only a few tell me their daily nutrition and appear to be on track, however even fewer of these are telling me 100% of the daily nutrition and wonder weeks ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Kill Your Headaches Forever - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Butch PhelpsAre headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day? For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever? Headaches are caused by ...
Views: 2648(2 votes) - The Truth About Cholesterol! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadWhen someone’s cholesterol is high the first piece of advice their doctor usually gives them is to lower the amount of cholesterol in the diet. Our grocery stores are packed with ‘cholesterol free’ foods because of such advice Unfortunately it’s all a myth for it has been shown that if one ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - “Miracle” Supplement Combats Cancer? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe One Nutrient You Absolutely Must Supplement By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD What is the Something You’re Supplementing? I don’t push or promote a lot of dietary supplements. I’m certainly not against supplements. But in my mind, supplements should be exactly what the name suggests: ...
Views: 1284(4 votes) - How to Lose Weight (Reduce Fat) by Giving up Soft Drinks (Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Liz (Zebe) PearsallFor your health, get off sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks now! These drinks are made to be very addictive, and cold drinks are extremely unhealthy to our systems. High fructose corn syrup is like a poison to our bodies. (Actually in studying research and using myself as a guinea ...
Views: 3366(4 votes) - Do Anti-aging Supplements Really Work? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIs An “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” Approach A Good Idea? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD The Holy Grail of Health Blame it on our youth-obsessed culture. People just don’t like to grow old. Nobody wants to look old. We certainly don’t want to feel old. This has led to a blockbuster ...
Views: 1403(5 votes) - Your Pets Are Part Of The Family Too - So Give Them Healthy Food and Treats - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Tania LawsonWHY CHOOSE FLINT RIVER RANCH PET FOOD FOR MY DOGS and CATS? Pet Lovers have learned there is a considerable difference in the nutritional & health value and digestibility of natural foods in comparison to those foods containing chemical preseratives, fillers, artificial flavors and ...
Views: 1329(3 votes) - Modern Life and B Vitamins Deficiency Hor Health. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from anney shineIf you are like me, you feel that you take reasonably good care of your health and diet. I take a handful of vitamins every day and eat what I consider a good balanced diet. I have very few medical problems, the most serious being, high blood pressure, which is well under control. So why did I ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Is Vitamin D Really all that Important? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Tim DamgaardHave you heard the latest craze? It’s all about Vitamin D. Do you know enough about it to make a good decision as to whether that’s a missing element in achieving your health goals? Let’s examine the facts from the Vitamin D experts. First of all, let’s categorize this correctly. Vitamin D ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - The 5 Brainwave Frequencies - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Edward HaycockYou most likely already know that brainwave frequencies are grouped together into bands: delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma. Although boundary states between these bands exist, in this article I will focus on these five groups of brainwave frequencies and describe the mental states and ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - What To Avoid And Natural Remedies To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterAsthma is a breathing problem caused by an obstructed airway. Your bronchial airways suddenly contract, you feel tightness in your chest, you wheeze, cough and become short of breath. Ninety percent of asthma is triggered by an allergy. The most common allergic trigger for asthma are animal ...
Views: 5956(5 votes) - THE HEALING POWER OF PET THERAPY - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sue LondonWhen I was asked by very dear friends to give a one-year old shih tzu a home, I had no idea what impact this would have on my life. In 1987 Rocky became part of our family. As soon as I heard of the possibility that this dog would be put to sleep for not having a home, there was no ...
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