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- Faster Healing of Muscle Tears, Sprains or Strains - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsRecently, while performing a chiropractic adjustment on a patient, I felt an immediate pain in my elbow. From my body building background and many years in health care, I knew exactly what had happened. I had a significant strain of the long head of the triceps tendon where it inserts at the ...
Views: 5911(3 votes) - The Self Against the Self: Deal with Seasonal Allergies Naturally and Cheaply - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are experiencing itchy eyes, a dry, raspy throat, sneezing, sinus headaches and tiredness, and it’s spring, chances are you have seasonal allergies. What happens in the spring? The earth comes alive, bursting with new growth and the wind is spreading the news. Commercials bombard us with ...
Views: 610 - Health Risks of Childhood Obesity and Natural Weight Loss Programs for Overweight Children - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Tess ThompsonWe all know that obesity can increase the possibility of certain serious diseases significantly. Many times the seeds of obesity are sown in childhood, since significant weight gained in childhood is often carried into adulthood.That is not the only concern that exists with regards to childhood ...
Views: 1163 - Psoriasis is the Result of a Disordered Immune System - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Paul RodgersPsoriasis is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. It is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed hyper proliferative lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin. Psoriasis is a debilitating skin condition that can affect the elbows, knees, ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Nasal Neti Pots and Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you one of the 37 million adults with chronic sinusitis?1 Or perhaps you are one of the 50 million people in the United States routinely affected by allergies?2 If your upper respiratory health is important to you, then a not-so-new technique can be one of your front lines of defense this ...
Views: 1054 - Depression, Statistics, What Causes Depression and Lifestyle Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Scott WolfendenDepression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Nearly 12 million women, or 12% of all women in the United States are diagnosed with depression at any time, compared to 7% of men or just over 6 million men. Mild and moderate depression can be differentiated from Major ...
Views: 1587 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders - Facts and Hope - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Scott WolfendenThere are five PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) disorders that have been labeled, autism, Asperger syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (the latter two less common). There is a a 5th PDD disorder labeled PDD-NOS, that is pervasive developmental disorder not ...
Views: 1917 - Simple Ways to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Emily SaarIf you are a type 2 diabetic and currently using prescription drugs to manage your blood sugars, you may be surprised to know that you may not really need them. How many times have you been to your doctor for various things and felt like you spent more time in the waiting room than you did ...
Views: 2965 - Vinegar: Condiment, Cleaner, or Essence of Life? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from George GlasserFor most people, that bottle of vinegar sitting on the pantry shelf serves a multitude of purposes. Not only is it a condiment, food preservative, and a general household cleaner, but for many, it’s a medicinal wonder. Most often, it’s taken for granted, and people only see a bottle of ...
Views: 1774 - Cure Urinary Infection with a Piece of Fruit - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Joe BartonHave you considered using a UTI remedy over antibiotics? Thousands of people have made a switch in treatments and are discovering that a urinary tract infection natural remedy is much safer and more effective than traditional treatments, antibiotics. Unfortunately, most doctors will only ...
Views: 4965 - Natural Treatment for Gout - A Matter of Will and Self-discipline - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been known that gout is an excruciating body condition that’s hardly easy to bear. For cases like these, natural remedies have been studied over the years as the most effective methods to do away with such pain. There is a medical consideration that most gout medications prescribed by ...
Views: 1088 - Green Tea Has Valuable Health Benefits - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergThere have been a number of encouraging studies of skin benefits of green tea. Green tea has long been thought of as a medicinal natural substance. First used in ancient China, green tea has been studied for many years by the scientific community in relation to its possible health benefits to ...
Views: 974 - Treat Acne with Salicylic Acid - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Sheila BergAcne is a skin condition caused by over secretion of sebaceous glands. Excessive hormone secretion from the body causes oil and dead cells to get mixed up and they end up blocking skin pores. Bacteria develop in those areas causing inflammation and pain in some cases, and this condition is ...
Views: 914 - The Summer Drink: Green Tea on the Rocks! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalMost health enthusiasts would have you believe that drinking Green Tea, at least 6 cups a day, would promote you to a state of healthy “nirvana”. But is it really true? Is Green Tea all that health fad experts claim it to be? Green tea is believed to originate from China but has found its way ...
Views: 925 - The Olive Leaf – Holding Up a Healthy Tradition - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalIn 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, left a gold-plated olive branch on the moon for posterity—a symbol of universal peace and harmony. Olive branches were used as victory commendations during the ancient Olympic Games. It is believed that the founder of the ...
Views: 1008 - Sowing Health with Grape Seed Extract - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalGrape seed extract to support good health? You’ve got to be kidding! Not at all. Grape seeds hold high potential health benefits. With many of our fruits being sold in seedless varieties, we’ve nearly forgotten that seeds are a natural part of any fruit and Mother Nature has placed them there ...
Views: 845 - Natural Ways to Support Healthy Glucose Levels - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalHow sweet are you? Too much sweetness in your blood can affect your health! That’s why doctors recommend that you monitor your blood sugar levels at least once a year to stay on top of fluctuating glucose levels. Today, watching your blood sugar levels is as common as watching your weight. Poor ...
Views: 941 - Natural Approaches in the Treatment of Depression and Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Mina NazemiOur understanding of the significant health benefits associated with fish oil supplementation has come a long way since scientists’ original discovery, back in the 1950s, that cod liver oil was a rich source of health-giving fatty acids. Researchers have since moved onto the next phase of ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Natural Gout Remedies - Cure Gout in 2 Hours or Less - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Joe BartonIf you are looking for immediate pain relief and a simple way to cure the cause of gout, you may want to try some natural gout remedies. For many people, natural remedies are still sometimes considered taboo. Westernized medical establishments have done everything possible to trick us into ...
Views: 30796(1 vote) - Healthy Aging Naturally - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough 50% of the population in the United States will be over 65 by the year 2025, aging does not have to mean lower productivity and quality of life. In order to stay healthier longer, many people are seeking out the time-tested wisdom of Chinese Longevity Medicine. AGING MAY BE INEVITABLE, ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - The Significance of Vitamin and Mineral Rich Diet in Cancer-Related Cases - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyThe question of nutrition occupies a special place both in self-healing and in the process of treatment. Its significance is impossible to exaggerate; it is one of the major factors in the treatment of all diseases, without exception. Proper nutrition is one of the key weapons in the cancer ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - Natural Remedies for Flu Virus - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Vic KalmanFlu Virus remedies for flu virus symptoms; is your body ready to battle the flu in 2009? Are there alternative medicine flu treatments and natural home remedies for the flu? What is the flu? Flu is a common ailment that all of us suffer from. Influenza, commonly shortened to "flu," is a ...
Views: 817 - How to Use and Prepare Homemade Sinus Wash - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Jillian PhillipsSinus washes help relieve the symptoms of hay fever and allergy. In this method, the nasal passages are cleansed by washing away the particles accumulated inside the nose, providing rapid relief from symptoms caused by allergens such as pollen and dust particles. This process of cleansing the ...
Views: 19377(1 vote) - Do Inversion Therapy Tables Relieve Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIf you suffer from chronic back pain, you're not alone. Millions of adults in the U.S. suffer from it every day. The search for a natural form of relief has led many of these sufferers to turn to gravity inversion therapy for help. This popular treatment involves the reversal of gravitational ...
Views: 3832(2 votes) - Natural Treatments for Adult Acne - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Karyn MaierPicture this: You’re fighting your way through traffic when you begin to feel a tingling sensation on your cheek. You brush the spot with the back of your hand thinking a stray hair must be tickling you, but the irritation is persistent. Finally, you inspect the suspicious spot in the rear ...
Views: 2628(1 vote) - Ginkgo Biloba and the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Karyn MaierThe American population is an aging society. It is estimated that at least 7% of Americans over age 65 will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2020, with the rate of occurrence climbing to 15% by 2050. But, while declining mental functioning is often described as the “signs of ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Detoxing Our Bodies and Homes with Supernatural Mom: Exclusive Podcast Interview - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeven years ago, author and Intent Voice Beth Greer was shocked to discover that she had a tumor the size of a tennis-ball in her chest when she went to the doctor to check up on a mysterious shoulder pain. Though the tumor was found to be benign, Beth decided to find a way to shrink her chest ...
Views: 914 - Prostate Alternative Treatment and Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffPart of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland secretes and stores the seminal fluid (the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract). It is a very important gland in the body of man. However, the prostate is often subject of three major ...
Views: 1281 - Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Valerie Balandra NPMillions of men experience problems with erectile dysfunction each year. In the past, erectile dysfunction (also called impotence) was regarded as an inevitable part of getting old. With the exception of certain herbal treatments and natural libido enhancers known in limited cultural areas, ...
Views: 1594 - How to Beat the Swine Flu the Natural Way - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Sandor CruzSwine flu, influenza A, h1n1 flu. Whatever it's called, this latest flu pandemic sure is scaring a lot of people out of their wits. But should you be afraid of the big bad swine flu? The swine flu scare has spawned different reactions from different countries, some expected, some extreme. In ...
Views: 3272(2 votes) - Dissolving Gallstones with 1 Trip to the Grocery Store= - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Joe BartonDissolving gallstones does not have to be done by a surgeon when you have a grocery store within driving distance! For the last few decades, thousands of people have treated their gallstones by getting their gallbladder surgically removed. Unfortunately, the medical field has made billions of ...
Views: 3810(1 vote) - How to Pass a Gallbladder Stone Using Your Diet - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Joe BartonDid you know that you can pass a gallbladder stone using your diet? Most gallstone sufferers believe that surgery is the only way to rid yourself of a gallbladder stone. And unfortunately many doctors and surgeons are convincing many of their patients that surgery is their only option. If you ...
Views: 5732(2 votes) - Acid Reflux Natural Treatment - 7 Ways to Find Relief Naturally - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux is a condition that directly affects the esophagus. The esophagus becomes inflamed when the liquid content of the stomach builds up in the organ. Surprisingly enough, the severity of the condition ultimately depends on you. To ...
Views: 958 - Cure Acid Reflux Disease and Prevent Barrett’s Esophagitis - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Joe BartonIf you suffer from acid reflux or heartburn, you need to know the dangers of Barrett's Esophagitis and learn how to cure acid reflux disease. Barrett's esophagitis is a condition caused by acid reflux or recurring heartburn. Your esophagus lining is normally a pinkish color but if you ...
Views: 11828(2 votes) - Natural Diabetes Remedies - Why Home Remedies Work - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Joe BartonThousands of people will use natural diabetes remedies to cure their diabetes this year! Though you may feel a little skeptical about this statement, it is a very true statement! Here is why! Did you know that you can naturally reverse and eventually cure all types of diabetes? ...
Views: 1064 - Your Cotton T-shirt May Be Poisoning You - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kathleen BarnesWe all love our cozy cotton T-shirts, shirts, pants, underwear, towels and sheets. They feel comfy and safe. The cotton industry fosters that illusion with its “fabric of our lives” campaign, pushing the notion that this “natural “ fiber is healthy and creates happiness. Nothing could be ...
Views: 3453 - Natural Body Cleanse - How to Get Your Money's Worth - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Mark AmentCleansing the body - especially the major organs of elimination, the colon, kidneys, liver and skin - is a natural health practice that is becoming more and more popular. The last 10 years have seen an explosion of products on the market that claim to cleanse and detox your body better than ...
Views: 1954 - A Healthy Balanced Diet to Help You Stay Healthy - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffA healthy diet is essential to maintain your health and a normal weight. However, unlike what many believe, eating well does not mean abandoning all tasty foods, or give up on all foods you like; it is, instead, choosing a variety of foods from all groups such as fruits, vegetables, grains, ...
Views: 847 - A Greener You - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Denise McKinleyHave you ever thought about how the American diet and our eating habits got so bad? Remember the sayings “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” Or “You can’t fool Mother Nature” Or listening to mom who told us “Eat your vegetables!” Have these saying just gone by the wayside? Could it be ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Fight Cancer with Good Nutrition - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Denise McKinleyCan we eliminate one of the most devastating illnesses known to modern mankind, an illness that has touched all of our lives in one way or another? We all know someone who lives with it, who has survived it or who has died of it. Some of you are currently living with it and some have ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally without Side Effects - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from John AdisonIs your life full of tension and worry - all thanks to your lifestyle or job? This can lead to High blood pressure which is not good at all and you need to do something about it as soon as you can. You need to look at the best options that you can use to get your hypertension to normal levels - ...
Views: 807 - Are You Prepared To Fight For Natural Lower Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from David O'HaraDo you believe in natural health and blood pressure control? If so, be prepared to fight harder than ever for your beliefs as elements of the healthcare profession, the drug companies and the media collaborate to discredit them. At times it seems as if the medical profession – traditionally ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - "Magic Bullet" For Lower Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Is A Miss - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from David O'HaraYet another new medical wonder, the so-called “magic bullet” or polypill for lower blood pressure and cholesterol, is making quite a buzz in the media. Backers claim it could “slash the rate of deaths from heart attack or stroke” by at least 50% or even, according to some sources, by 80% or ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Relax, Breathe Fully, Live Freely - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Donna PackardDo you know that most people are breathing barely enough to be alive? Most people breathe in a shallow manner, just bringing the breath barely into the chest. We have been conditioned to hold in our stomachs,and to wear tight clothing, inhibiting our ability to breathe fully. Have you watched a ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Swine Flu Protection Advice - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Andrew FenwickThe world is in the grip of its own terror with the threat of a pandemic flu strain sweeping across the globe. Now is a great time to take account of your efforts to be well and ramp up those activities. Take note that we have a particularly nasty flu bug that has originated in a small crowded ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Protect Yourself from Swine Flu - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Karyn MaierI feel compelled to say a few words about the recent news about Swine Flu to this community. First, don't panic. Having said that, you should also know that this flu strain is a variant of influenza Type A. Also, the CDC has determined that this strain contains components of Avian flu. Again, ...
Views: 2283(3 votes) - Holistic Protection and Defense from the Swine Flu - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsAs of April 28, 2009, there are 66 confirmed cases of the swine flu in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition, besides Mexico, cases have been reported in Spain, Scotland and Canada. Has the swine-flu virus pandemic got you worried? Do you know how ...
Views: 2011 - For Gout Pain - Have You Considered Natural Health? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Joe BartonWhat do you do for gout pain? This may be the question of the year because more and more people are diagnosed with gout each year. And unfortunately, doctors' treatments for this painful form of arthritis have not gotten any better over the past 30 years. If you see a doctor for gout, you ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - We Can Prevent Cancer with Phytonutrients - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Paul RodgersGiven that our life expectancy has gone up and we can expect to live 90+ years we have a 30% chance of developing some kind of cancer in our lifetime. It is not wise to wait for this secretive and slowly nurtured disease to arrive before responding to its challenge. Far too many people are the ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Michael LeeExcessive perspiration is not an easy condition to deal with. If you’ve exhausted all sorts of medical treatment and options available to you, if none of them seems to work, then give home remedies for excessive sweating a try before jumping into the surgical bandwagon. You might be surprised ...
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