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- What Kinds Of Natural Health Supplements Are Good And Why? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Leigh McCabeOne of the most effective and beneficial way of healthy living is obtained by taking in health products that provides nutritional supplements and vitamins. A complete range of natural health supplements can be easily made available from the internet as the local stores generally have limited ...
Views: 1084(2 votes) - 3 Healthy Life Style Tips for Online Marketers - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMarketing on the internet does not necessarily represent a very healthy life style. When you consider that long hours are being spent 'sitting' in front of a computer you have two things working against your overall health. The first and most obvious health detriment is the lack of physical ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Is a Bentonite Detox Effective? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Diana KetchenBentonite is a type of clay found in the North Western part of the United States. It is considered a mineral that contains numerous cleansing properties. For centuries, Indians and other natives have used bentonite as a health aid. Now, people are using it to perform bentonite detox procedures ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - ***Optimum Health Is A Balancing Act - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comA growing body of evidence supports the fact that maintaining the proper ph balance in our bodies is essential to our health. Sound complicated? Actually, it’s quite simple once you understand the basics. All of the food we eat influences our bodies’ ph levels, for better or worse. We ...
Views: 1631(5 votes) - Healthy Food Trades, Continued! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrHealthy Food Trades, continued! In a previous post, I talked about healthy food trades you can make to gently alter your diet to a more healthy version of itself. Let's continue that discussion with another upgrade I encourage you to make! 4. Trade your soft drinks for a natural ...
Views: 1294(3 votes) - Tradesies! Trading Your Food for the Healthier Version! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrTradesies! Trading your food for the Healthier Version! Remember how you used to trade lunches at school, scamming a much more appetizing meal from your friend for the boring "same-old" that your mom packed for you? Well, with that spirit in mind, let's look at some basic trades you can make ...
Views: 1367(3 votes) - ***Don't be a Statistic in the Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHCurrently, an estimated one billion people world-wide are deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D has over 600 receptor sites in the body, including the brain and the heart. Since Vitamin D receptor sites are so prevalent in the body, new studies and research continue to emerge, touting the health ...
Views: 8597(13 votes) - ***Fatigue and Mood Changes - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHormonal changes, emotional changes, physical changes, and all the attendant stresses of pregnancy may cause extreme fatigue and emotional swings, especially during the last trimester. One midwife advises: "This is the perfect opportunity to touch your own deep emotional truths … to ...
Views: 2723(5 votes) - Ringing Ears After a Concert? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsThose who enjoy going out and seeing their favorite band or singer play live often experience a ringing in their ears after a concert is over (this is also known as tinnitus). The "ringing" can be a high pitched whine or squeal. Some people have also described hearing "white noise" which is ...
Views: 5573(5 votes) - Human Body Parasites Are Invading Your Body! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Diana KetchenAlmost everyone has human body parasites. It's not necessarily the most pleasant thought, but they're there. Parasites can enter into the body through almost anything including food, beverage, contact with others who are sick, polluted air, and through contact with animals. Parasites cause ...
Views: 1895(4 votes) - Chiropractic, what it is, how it works, and what you need to know about being truly healthy. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Dr. Matt MullaneyI am a chiropractor and I practice in Bellevue, WA at Bellevue Center for Health, (mybcfh.com). I have decided to write a short explanation of the chiropractic health philosophy. Chiropractic Doctors have great success with helping people stay or become healthy. Chiropractic revolves around a ...
Views: 1411(5 votes) - Four Vitamins you'll need for healthy hair - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from D R Mosher1. Vitamin A Vitamin A contributes a big part in producing sebum. Without having it you'll have dry hair, dandruff and also a thick scalp. All associated with those symptoms could potentially cause you hair loss. First and second hand smoke, along with aspirin and quite a few prescribed frugs ...
Views: 870(2 votes) - Systemic Candidiasis Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Ted KallmyerWith Systemic Candidiasis there is often a fine line between misdiagnosis and the proper diagnosis. For instance, a friend of mine was feeling really tired and when her normal doctor didn't have the answer, she went to a naturopath, who diagnosed her with Chronic Systemic Candidiasis because ...
Views: 1915(3 votes) - Qigong And Leukemia - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Rev. Keith HallQigong has proven an effective treatment for inhibiting or destroying leukemia cells in mice and certain other types of human cancer cells. The studies here fall into two broad classes: in vitro and in vivo studies. Typically, the in-vitro studies involved randomly dividing the ...
Views: 4026(6 votes) - Why Your Cholesterol Level May Be Meaningless - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaCholesterol and Heart Disease: Wrong All Along? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Cholesterol Conundrum At first glance, the connection between high cholesterol and increased heart disease risk seems solid. Below the surface, the details look murkier. For starters, many people who have heart ...
Views: 2801(4 votes) - Lose Weight Fast - The Critical Element To permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Steven RobertsonI know you might be tempted to just say what the heck, I give up, but you should never have quitting as an option. The one thing that may set success apart from failure is your ability to keep on track and stay focus. The growing girth of our nation is at a breaking point. If you happen to ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Stop The Itch! Protect Your Skin From Eczema! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Stacy WishnerDo you suffer with scaly, itchy skin that blisters and peels? I know this may sound like a dreadful condition to live with but the truth is that eczema is on the rise. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, 9 – 30% of the U.S. population has some type of skin ...
Views: 1775(3 votes) - Why To Go For Natural Health Treatment And How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Leigh McCabeNatural health treatments have acclaimed much popularity these days as it has the amazing ability to handle all sorts of health conditions. Proper natural treatments can heal mental as well as physical illness and ailments such as insomnia, stress, lack of energy and immunity, cardiovascular ...
Views: 805(2 votes) - Take Care of Aging Skin Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumDo you know what it is that you really need in order to take care of aging skin? Most people think that they understand what ingredients are necessary in an effective skin care product, but few of them really know any more than what the cosmetics companies tell them. This is why the sales of ...
Views: 1075(4 votes) - How to Prevent Spreading MRSA - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Lisa GoldsteinHow to Prevent Spreading MRSA MRSA or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus is bacteria that cannot be killed by antibiotics. Its favored breeding ground is on the skin, inside wounds and on occasion in sputum. It is very contagious and is spread by skin on skin contact, or by touching ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - How to Manage MRSA at Home - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Lisa GoldsteinEasy Steps on How to Manage MRSA at Home. Before undertaking the steps necessary to manage MRSA at home, MRSA needs to be identified first. MRSA is methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, a new strain of staphylococcus bacteria which is normally harmless to the body. Staphylococcus ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Why Gluten-Free? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Dr. Carolyn PorterGluten-free is a phrase that has become more commonly used as more and more people are recognizing the problem of gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Some traditional grocery stores are even including gluten-free products now with accompanying shelf-talkers. Perhaps you’re wondering what this ...
Views: 1704(2 votes) - Processed Foods and Our Children - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Daniela SalesThere truly is no lack of processed foods designed to speak directly to and appeal to our children. Simple walk through any grocery store (even a health oriented grocery store) easily confirms this. Taking a closer look at the individual items and their ingredients reveals a rather sad picture. ...
Views: 1902(3 votes) - Emotional Healing : Ditched Therapy and Found Mind Body Healing Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Sandra BradleyAfter a couple of years of therapy, I realized that talking about my feelings did not help alleviate my anger, profound sadness, or lift me from my chronic depression so I stopped going. I decided to find something else. I was not sure exactly "what" it was but anything that does not require ...
Views: 2684(3 votes) - How To Kill Nail Fungus Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Mike ThomsonNail fungus can be categorized as the toughest infections as the fungi lives and attacks beneath the nail. Therefore it is harder to kill nail fungus in short time span. The infection can happen on finger nail and toe nail. However, toenail fungus infection is more common than finger nail. It ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - ***Hyaluronic Acid and Joint Pain - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comIntroduction Hyaluronic acid (HA), is a special form of protein present in the human body, responsible for lubricating the movable parts, including the joints and muscles. In its natural process, the human body produces about 3,000 mg of hyaluronic acid daily. Also referred to as ...
Views: 6128(10 votes) - Homeopathic Medicine For Life and Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Todd HooverIn Today's society, Instant Gratification has become our Mantra. Gone are the days when steady work over many years yielded a sense of satisfaction for a job well-done. We want our results Now, and if not now, very soon. Nowhere has this been a truer observation than in the practice of ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Natural joint relief – The safe way to do it - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Gaurav KumarThis article is written to highlight the gravity of joint pains and also discuss ways for effective and natural joint relief. Joint pains can be unbearable and only the sufferer knows the trouble that they cause by restricting mobility. Be it the dreaded arthritis problem or just over exerted ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Treating Eczema Naturally: Five Tips For Eliminating Eczema Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Nikole HawkinsMany people are looking to treating eczema naturally because the long-term ineffectiveness of conventional treatments. Sure steroidal creams, corticosteroids, and oral medications may initially help quell eczema symptoms, but these treatments are not sustainable in the long term. Not only do you ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - White Flour is Poison! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadHave you ever read the ingredients for certain food products and seen ‘bleached flour’? When flour is made it is actually not white and has a certain odor to it so it is bleached to make it whiter and take out the odor. Bleached flour also has a longer shelf life. The most common bleaching ...
Views: 7663(2 votes) - Reducing Your Cholesterol Levels The Natural Way - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Paul RodgersScientific studies have established that the number of persons that are obese or overweight has gone way up throughout the decades. It is attributed to the type of food being served in educational facilities and fast food joints as well the absence of physical activity as the person gets older. ...
Views: 1003(2 votes) - What Causes Itchy Scalp - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Karen MorganItchy scalp comes from many different scalp conditions. Unfortunately, many people of all ages are affected by this unpleasant condition. Three of the most common causes are folliculitis, scalp seborrheic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. Some scalp bumps or scalp acne are caused by ...
Views: 853(2 votes) - Reflexology and The Healing Pathway - How they can help improve your Health - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Donna OlinikReflexology and the Healing Pathway - How They Can Help Improve Your Health www.soulofyourfeet.com Donna Olinik, RCRT Reflexology and the Healing Pathway are both Natural, Non-Invasive Healing modalities which can help you maintain and/or improve your health and quality of life with regular ...
Views: 2284(3 votes) - Health in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui, an ancient Chinese philosophy, upholds that health is the most important aspect in your life. Health is the center of your existence, and without health, your life could be absent of balance and harmony. The key focus of Feng Shui and health benefits are to tackle poor health ...
Views: 1198(3 votes) - Relaxing the Mind and Body - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonEvery once in a while, you need to ‘shut off.’ Not to have to think about working, shopping, ironing, bills, relationships, gardening, families, deadlines, children, parents, what’s right and what’s wrong. If you instinctively fell you’d like to do this – you’re right. Your mind and body is ...
Views: 1412(3 votes) - 4 Tips To Lose Weight With PCOS - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Jennifer KochPCOS and weight loss do not generally go hand in hand - in fact if anything the opposite is true. The factors making you suffer the condition will also cause you to gain weight. Knowing that here are some PCOS weight loss tips that can help those suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. ...
Views: 1684(3 votes) - Reduce Stress Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonOur world is changing with ever increasing speed and many people are finding it difficult to keep pace and cope on a daily basis. Although no one can control the world at large, individuals do have the power to be in charge of their personal world by controlling stress and their responses to ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - Can Green Superfoods help you? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sarah JaneHave you ever felt lethargic? Lacking in energy? Feel like you're underperforming? If you've answered to yes to any of those questions then you're not alone. Everyday for millions of us just getting through the day can be a real effort as we struggle to balance our hectic liefestyles. If ...
Views: 1073(3 votes) - 5 Ways To Flatten Your Stomach Fast - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Tyson FaulknerTo flatten your stomach, you need to learn what works, and then lay out a proven plan to follow that knowledge that you've gained. As you learn more and more, start injecting what you learn into your life, and take appropriate action to change how you live and you will reach your goals, no ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Lighting Your Home for Health - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyPartly as a result due of how it is represented in the media, Feng Shui is frequently considered a somewhat mystical or mysterious idea difficult to study or to substantiate. Laboratory research, however, indicates that some aspects of Feng Shui actually do have a proven positive effect on ...
Views: 1004(3 votes) - Pre and Post-Chemotherapy Care, and Detox with Clay - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Perry ArledgeClay therapy, both internal and external, before treatments and during the crucial rest time between chemotherapy treatments is important. This detox strategy will assist the patient to recover and stabilize in time for the next treatment. After the chemotherapy treatments are finished, the ...
Views: 4906(2 votes) - The Truth about Hypoallergenic Products - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M RochellIf you're like me and you have sensitive skin, you have likely tried one or more brands hypoallergenic products, hoping to find gentle skin care that does not cause a skin rash. You might be shocked to learn that many products labeled "hypoallergenic" will actually cause skin inflammation! ...
Views: 1099(3 votes) - Healthy Natural Sensitive Skin Care Tips - Save Money and Enjoy Radiant Skin - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M RochellIt can be difficult to find skin care tips that will work for people with sensitive skin. So many skin care products contain irritating chemicals, or even natural ingredients which can cause allergies. With all of these challenges, what is a sensitive person to do? Two skin care products ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - These Natural Home Remedies for Allergies Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M RochellDid you know that home remedies for allergies are really quite simple and sometimes safer than over the counter products? This is especially true for people with sensitive skin. Not surprisingly, those who suffer from airborne allergens or food allergies often have skin allergies as ...
Views: 1091(3 votes) - Try These Foods That Cleanse Your Colon - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Diana KetchenColon cleansing is becoming very popular lately. Many people started to look for colon cleansing products, like dietary supplements in order to avoid an impacted colon and possible health problems derived by this condition. However, many of those people are not aware that there are natural ...
Views: 2004(3 votes) - Natural Remedies And Supplements For Dry Skin And Winter Itch - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterDry skin is a very common condition which happens most often during the winter months. This is when the dry cold outside air and use of indoor heat robs your skin of its natural protective moisture faster than your body can replace it. Symptoms of dry skin may include roughness, redness, ...
Views: 9438(2 votes) - Natural Fatigue Fighting Strategies And Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterEveryday energy zappers include lack of rest, lack of exercise, emotional stress and poor nutrition. Fatigue characterized by lack of energy only, can also be caused by boredom. Fatigue itself is not a disorder; it is a symptom. Alcohol, drugs, caffeine products, smoking, stress and poor ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - Keeping Up A Healthy Lifestyle Day By Day - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Nathan TylerWhat we think and feel has a direct impact on our current and future health and life. For a lot of people stress or anxiety from their daily experiences, such as financial difficulties or family issues, can be the cause of insomnia, as well as other mental health problems. Mental and physical ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - How To Turn Off The Cancer Switch - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn the world of medical fears, few things rank as high as cancer. For many people, a cancer diagnosis challenges their view of themselves as a “healthy person.” Fortunately, many cancers are curable. You can survive cancer and be healthy. Cancer Biology 101 A basic understanding of how ...
Views: 1227(4 votes) - ***Boost Your Immune System With Probiotics - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comThe demand for probiotics has more than tripled in the last five years as millions of consumers and medical professionals have come to realize the substantial benefits they provide to intestinal balance and the immune system. Probiotics are the “good bacteria” that occur naturally in the ...
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