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- Acne - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordTerminology The term acne has its roots in the Greek language. Quite simply, it means a skin eruption. In fact, the name acne refers to the occurrence of: Pustules, which relates to the accumulation of pus in the top layer of the skin, called the epidermis, or beneath the skin in the ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Go Green in Your Home and Medicine Cabinet With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Healthy HepperYou may be familiar with essential oils for their nice scents. But they are also the answer to many problems. - Do you have trouble sleeping? - Do you have migraine headaches? - Do you get sick often? - Do you want to make your home greener and free of harsh chemicals? - Do you have a ...
Views: 2007(5 votes) - Real Natural Anxiety Cures - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kris CallowayAnxiety in a unavoidable event with modern lifestyles, and creates a sense of helplessness if it is lived with for long periods of time. All people in all walks of life feel some level of anxiety as a piece of their normal experience. Normally anxiety is felt in healthy amounts, it is a ...
Views: 1581(7 votes) - Boosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Healthy HepperBoosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat: Foods that Increase your Immunity so that your Body can Fight Disease "Nutrition plays an important part in maintaining immune function," explains George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the division of nutrition ...
Views: 2316(4 votes) - PMS Relief! Natually - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Eileen SilvaDo any of these symptoms sound familiar? Headaches, depressions, anxiety, uncontrollable crying spells, fatigue, fluid retention, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations, weight gain, irritability, panic attacks, forgetfulness, migraines, backaches, decreased work or social performance, sleep ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Foods That Prevent Cancer - 3 Green Giants of the Food World - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienThe foods that we put into our bodies on a daily basis, whether it is fast food, raw foods or organic foods, have an effect on us. For instance, did you know there are foods that prevent cancer? You read right, these same foods can also help prevent other chronic diseases as well. In this ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - Acne Treatments Why Most of Them Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Michael NunnAcne is one of those pesky conditions that sometimes just never seems to clear up on its own. Why it seems to affect some people more than others is still a mystery and the root cause of it is still largely unknown. What is known is that left unchecked, acne can have a devastating effect on a ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Meet the 'Silent Partner' in Polio Eradication: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsArtist: Esha Chhabra Title: Meet the 'Silent Partner' in Polio Eradication: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Length: 21:37 minutes (19.8 MB) Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) Linda Venczel is the Senior Program Officer of Vaccine Preventable Diseases at the Gates Foundation in Seattle, ...
Views: 2066(1 vote) - The Mediterranean Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Mediterranean Diet all about? This diet combines the traditional cooking styles of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The fundamental parts of the diet include the basics of healthy eating, a little wine drinking, incorporating olive oil, and limiting “bad” fats. With ...
Views: 1307 - Too Stressed To Sleep? Battle Daily Stress With A Natural Remedy For Insomnia - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jenelle JordynThese days we're all a bit stressed, but some of us are hit harder than others. In fact, with everything going on in the world around us, many folks are having trouble falling asleep at night. That's where a natural remedy for insomnia can help. Aside from an underlying disease keeping you ...
Views: 1949 - The Cabbage Soup Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Cabbage Soup Diet all about? The Cabbage Soup Diet is a quick fix if you are looking to lose some weight fast. It is a low-fat, high-fiber diet that allows you to eat a different combination of food each day for seven days. It is very low in complex carbohydrates, protein, ...
Views: 1268 - Shedding Light on the HIV=AIDS Myth - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseHow many times have you heard the phrase, “HIV, the virus that causes AIDS”? Because of this association, HIV is the most feared virus on earth. But is this fear justified? Is it possible that this infamous association is nothing more than propaganda? With all the funding for this syndrome and ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Is migraine troubling you? Find out how you can prevent migraine attacks - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Mark BevanWhat happens in migraines? Migraine symptoms vary in people. While most people experience migraine without auras some may have migraines with auras. In migraine with auras, patients get a warning sign 30 minutes before a migraine headache develops. When facing an aura, the patient normally ...
Views: 665 - Flu Season Prevention Should Start Today! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsExperts say with summer upon us, the risks of the (swine / h1n1) flu may subside…until winter months. Phew! One less thing to worry about, right?! No. Preventive efforts for the flu should begin today. Consider this list as important for you, your family, your friends as any summer reading ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Clobber Your Allergies – the Natural Way - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Wendy Montes de oca50 million Americans are suffering from allergies right now – and they're just as desperate for relief as you are. You could turn to allergy medications – like antihistamines – to ease your symptoms. But they come with side effects. Drowsiness is the most common, but these lesser-known side ...
Views: 893 - Beauty - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordRecent History Greek and Roman artists have provided the basis and also set the standard by which male beauty in western civilization can be measured. Accordingly, the ideal Roman male was defined as tall, muscular, long-legged, with a full head of thick hair, a high and wide forehead – a ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Foods that are Good for Your Liver Health - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Healthy HepperFOODS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR LIVER HEALTH There are a number of foods that nutritional experts consistently name as "supportive" or "protective" to the liver. These simple dietary tips will help you improve your liver function and help you achieve many health benefits, including weight ...
Views: 1957(2 votes) - 5 Natural Supplements For Constipation Relief - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterWas it something you ate - or something you didn't eat?? Or is it a side effect of that new medicine, or maybe your body's way of protesting to stress or travel??? Which ever the case being, constipation can be troublesome and at times even painful. It is usually the result from insufficient ...
Views: 5226 - Natural Remedies And Medicine For Those Pesty Insect Bites - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterMost insect bites are just annoyances that itch like crazy and leave ugly little welts that go away in a few days. However, flies and mosquitoes can spread disease. The first thing you want to do is wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water and apply an antiseptic. In the first place, ...
Views: 875 - 8 Natural Healing Remedies For Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterVaricose veins are weakened veins that lack the strength they once had to return the blood to the heart. Veins in the legs are the most easily affected, for they are straight down from the heart. Blood that circulates to the legs must be pumped back up to the heart. But, veins are equipped ...
Views: 1259(4 votes) - ***Seaweed - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSEAWEED IS AN EVERYDAY MIRACLE Seaweed is an everyday miracle. The benefits of including seaweed’s optimum nourishment into your daily diet are extensive: increased longevity, enhanced immune functioning, revitalization of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, and nervous systems, and ...
Views: 3357(9 votes) - Body-For-Life Challenge Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe Body-for-LIFE Challenge is a 12-week healthy living contest based on proven principles in the best-selling book Body-for-LIFE by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder. Participants track their progress and submit before and after photos. They are also asked to record their ...
Views: 2639(5 votes) - No Way To Grow Taller After Puberty - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWeb sites for products such as "HeightGrowth" are so unbelievable that the people who wrote them must be laughing as they steal people's money for totally worthless products. They tell you that if you take HeightGrowth, you will continue to grow until you are as tall as you like, at any age. ...
Views: 957 - The Nutrient For Computer Eyestrain - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaYou may have heard that lutein is useful in the prevention of cataracts and the prevention and possibly even reversal of macular degeneration. Now there's even more reason to consume lutein. A Chinese study published in the British Journal of Nutrition revealed that it may also provide vision ...
Views: 725 - Acne - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground Acne vulgaris, more commonly known simply as acne, is a skin disease caused by the alteration of certain formations called pilosebaceous structures. In simple terms, these relate to skin structures consisting of: Hair follicles, which are that part of the skin that grows hair ...
Views: 911(2 votes) - Wrist Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321, Chiropractor in Tampa, Florida, has over 14 years of experience in helping to eliminate the causes of health problems. He is an expert in helping people who suffer from injuries derived from an auto accident. He does not advise you to cover up your symptoms with ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Free Stress Reducer for Treating Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rebecca ShellyDid you know that long term stress reduces serotonin levels? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain which helps us feel good. To make matters worse stress also releases cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal gland which also can lead to depression. This hormone also reduces ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - ***Over Easy Scallion Eggs - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOVER EASY SCALLION EGGS 6 or so young fresh scallions (green onions) which you have chopped go onto a plate and briefly (maybe 5 minutes?) into the microwave to precook them (wilt them). Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan on medium heat, grape seed oil (no flavor to clash, high Vitamin E, A, ...
Views: 2828(5 votes) - ***Ginger Honey & Grapefruit Seed Extract Sore Throat and Cough Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGinger and Honey have a synergistic action together. Search 'nutritional value of ginger and honey'. And grapefruit seed extract (sold as GSE everywhere, also called Citricidal) kills virus, yeast, mold, fungus, aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria, and parasites. Read up on it, it is a lifesaver ...
Views: 5918(2 votes) - Meditation: The missing component in healthcare reform - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jeanne Marie BallImagine entering a doctor's office and being greeted by a sign saying,"Quiet, Meditation in Progress," and finding a waiting room full of people sitting with eyes closed. The doctor seated amongst them opens one eye and motions to you sit down and join in. Could this vision be the missing ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - Why have a massage today? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Pam HauserMassage offers real health benefits. Although I've heard that some people are not getting massage because of our “recession”, the fact is that I have re-built my business this past year despite that. Recessions are a time of increased anxiety and fear for many people. Some have lost jobs, others ...
Views: 1506(4 votes) - Skin Care Myths – What Is The Truth Behind Them? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSkin care has always been a serious concern with women. And because of their increased concern about skin care, myths and misconceptions don't take long to spread. And often these myths are so deep rooted, that they are believed to be true and handed down from generation to generation. Most ...
Views: 787 - Three "Magic" Minerals Your Body Needs ... - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe following are three "magic" minerals shown to play significant roles in controlling and preventing hypertension (high blood pressure). With all of the stresses in everyday life as well as the added pressures on everyday life due to the current economic environment, now more than ever, ...
Views: 2015 - Alternative Remedies Allow For a Pain-Free Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Tamer Elsafy68-year-old Ginger Williams wakes up each morning and jogs five miles near her Memphis, Tenn., residence. To her, jogging each morning is a way to start the day clearing her mind, body and soul. Growing up she was never fond of running but over the last several years she’s realized the ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Beauty - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview The concept of Beauty can refer to a particular person, a special place, an object of interest or even the concept of an idea, all of which can provide a perceptual experience related to pleasure, meaning or satisfaction. The study of beauty is intrinsically a part of aesthetics, ...
Views: 1237(3 votes) - Acne - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peter RadfordBackground The human body is covered in hair which grows through minute “holes” in the skin, called pores. The sebaceous glands produce oils which lubricate the skin. However, when these glands become overactive, which is quite common in adolescence, they can cause blockages in the pores due ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Treating Menstrual Cramps Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Boris LevitskyWomen's health expert Dr. Daemon Jones, ND talks about how you can treat menstrual cramps that result from female hormonal imbalances in a natural, painless way and live a happier, healthier life. Whenever one of my patients is in pain, I always create a short-term approach and a long-term ...
Views: 1358 - Adrenal Fatigue: Recover and Rejoice! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Lisa SargeseBariatric Surgery - Lap Band then RNY Gastric Bypass This Blog This Blog Saturday, September 12, 2009 Adrenal Fatigue: Recover and Rejoice! Christian, the world's cutest kitten, helps his Mama come back to life just by being his cute kitten self! Christian (aka Baron Deepus von ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Using Energy Medicine to Find the Hidden Causes of Disease - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseWestern medicine has names for thousands of different diseases and more are being discovered, named or invented all the time. But in my lifetime of studying what causes those diseases, I’ve found that there are only seven stress factors that affect your health. Those stressors are: 1. Poor ...
Views: 2596(3 votes) - Is Passion Flower the key to treat anxiety naturally? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Devin CoxMany people understand the soothing effects that Passion Flower can have. However there are many things that the average person does not know about Passion Flower. For instance Passion Flower is not actually a specific flower, but instead is a genus (technically called Passiflora) that include ...
Views: 3562(3 votes) - Build Your Self-confidence Discover the Difference Between Alkaline, Bottled, and Tap Water - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Lovie HobbsWhat is this big craze over the pH level in the water we drink? The water bottled industry is currently a multi-billion dollar industry. It has not been to long ago we experienced a paradigm shift from tap to bottled water. Drinking tap water has become somewhat taboo with all the chemical ...
Views: 891 - Getting That Good Feeling - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Alice GreeneHave you ever read fitness or weight loss success stories in a magazine and noticed that what each person is most thrilled about is how great they feel? They are happy to lose the weight of course, yet they discover it isn’t how much they lost that makes them feel so good. What is most ...
Views: 1320 - The Ugly Truth About Cosmetics - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDid you know that the number one role of your skin is to act as a barrier? Even so, everything we put on our skin is absorbed and goes into our bloodstream. As a result, we shouldn’t put anything on our skin that we wouldn’t eat! According to research, the average person absorbs about ?ve ...
Views: 3389(1 vote) - Deodorant: Sometimes the Facts Stink - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWe all sweat, so it’s not surprising that 90 percent of us regularly use antiperspirants and deodorants. In fact, only one other bathroom staple – toothpaste, exceeds sales of these products! You likely use deodorant to mask underarm odor or use antiperspirants to reduce sweating. ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - Diet, Exercise, Stress and Diabetes - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is a new study showing that the majority of people with type 2 Diabetes are not changing their diet. They are not regulating their blood sugar with their diet. They are eating too many of the wrong foods and not enough fruits and vegetable. What was astonishing to the researcher was ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Learn How to Make Homemade Acne Cream - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Luka MalgajPeople of all ages can suffer from acne but the causes for their problem could be different. If you are a teenager, it could be because of hormonal imbalance and adult acne can have a lot of different causes. All kinds of acne can be treated with the right method but the treatment should be ...
Views: 6335 - Five Foods to Eat for Rosacea That Create Clear and Radiant Skin - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from M RochellThere are five foods to eat for rosacea that will not only help you to clear the redness and skin eruptions of rosacea, but they also have antiaging benefits and will help to reduce aches and pains in your joints! Learn more about foods that cause rosacea and how you can have clear and ...
Views: 12303(1 vote) - Himalayan Bath Salt with Manuka Honey - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Frank BuonanotteHoneymark launches a Bath Salt with genuine Himalayan salt crystals and Manuka Honey from New Zealand, both of which are well known for their rejuvenating properties. There is a significant difference between table salt and Himalayan salt. Ordinary table salt predominantly consists of sodium ...
Views: 1289 - How important is water for lose weight ? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Eric DexterHow can you speed up your metabolism and lose weight? When you deprive yourself of food, your body reacts protectively against an ancient threat: famine. Your resting metabolic rate the calories you burn just to keep your body going drops to a lower level to conserve energy. Your body works ...
Views: 1400 - Black Tea Health Benefits, Black Tea Types - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Louis RichardWell, did you know that green tea as well as black, white and oolong teas are all derived from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. The only difference is the way of processing. Green tea, as opposed to black and oolong, is the one that’s processed the least – the process of oxidation is skipped ...
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