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- Antacid Combinations - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from David JonesUses To treat upset stomach due to too much acid secretion (including heart burn, gastroesophageal reflux, acid indigestion and sour stomach). To treat excess acid secretion associated with peptic ulcer, irritation of the stomach, irritation of the esophagus or hiatal hernia. Other Uses : To ...
Views: 1241 - Home Remedies For Head Lice – Remedies That Works - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Dr John AnneThey feed on blood, live within the hairs of human heads, and are an insect of the parasitic variety referred to as head louse, or, more commonly termed, head lice. To expand upon the distinction of these particular parasites, head lice are unique in invading and inhabiting hair of the human ...
Views: 720 - Myths About Diabetes – 6 Most Popular Myths You Should Know - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Dr John AnneHuman tendency is always to have doubts and suspicion about one thing or the other. Regarding diabetes people have lots of doubts and suspicion, and these doubts generate different myths. It is necessary to understand what are those myths and why one should not believe in them. This article is ...
Views: 627 - Detox With A Bath - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Kathlyn LeeStarting out with good intentions is what the New Year brings, and the essential detox is a must after the party season. Chocolates, cookies, wine, champagne and any other alcoholic drink you have consumed within this time frame needs to be flushed out of your system. There are many products on ...
Views: 768 - Vitamin A Sources And Deficiencies – Secret Behind This Vitamin - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Dr John AnneVitamin A, also known as retinol, offers a whole heap of benefits in vision, reproduction, bone development, division of cells and cell differentiation. It also plays significant role in the production of white blood cells. In effect, it strengthens the immune system of the body and aids in ...
Views: 628 - Dandruff Treatment And Causes – Make Your Hair Dandruff Free - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Dr John AnneIs your scalp itches and you can help yourself from scratching it? And when you do, flakes like that from a biscuit falls to your shoulder? You may be having a fungal infection commonly called as dandruff. What is Dandruff Dandruff, scientifically termed as pityriasis capitis, is caused by a ...
Views: 1426 - Home Remedies For Ear Infection - Hearing Ear Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Dr John AnneMedically, it is referred to as otitis. For the ailing, it's called an ear infection. In encyclopedic definition, otitis is a clinical term for either inflammation or infection of the ear that, among common practice, is labeled as an ear infection. Within the categories of otitis are a number ...
Views: 824 - Type 2 Diabetes Treatment – Know About The Plan To Follow - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Dr John AnneType 2 Diabetes is the most common form of Diabetes. Although this is a chronic disease that can lead to other more serious, and sometimes life-threatening illnesses and diseases, there are Type 2 Diabetes treatments that work successfully in the prevention and management of the disease. Type ...
Views: 660 - Total Cholesterol Health: A New Concept - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Kurt HagemeisterMost of us have been told by doctors, drug companies, and the health media that the key to lowering the risk of heart disease is to reduce our LDL (bad) cholesterol. It is characterized as the villain that gunks up our arteries and causes heart attacks. Well, this is only partly true; but at ...
Views: 1565 - Constipation Causes And Treatment – How To Prevent Constipation - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Dr John AnneBowel movement is a daily routine for most people. But what about if you have a difficulty releasing those bowels because you are constipated, how could you go on? Constipation causes a lot of unease and heavy feeling to a person. Constipation is not a disease. It is rather a symptom to a ...
Views: 702 - Colon Cleansing Diet – Best foods For Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Dr John AnneYour health is directly related to how healthy your colon is. Whatever you eat ends up in as toxins in your bowels. Over a period of time, these toxins build up and cause serious diseases such as obesity, constipation and so on. Having regulated and balanced diet is very important to get rid of ...
Views: 1375 - Type 2 Diabetes Causes – How Symptoms Can Be managed - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Dr John AnneAdult Onset Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes is often referred to as adult onset diabetes for the simple reason that most Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses occur in the adult years. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes is not an autoimmune disease. Rather than destroying the cells that produce insulin, in ...
Views: 653 - Home Remedies For Earache – Quick Pain Relief Tips - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Dr John AnneOtitus is the medical reference. For those experiencing it, it's referred to as an earache. Beyond the medical terminology of otitus, in common terms, is an infection of the ear. Encyclopedic definitions of such condition are of either an inflammation or infection of the ear, that, among ...
Views: 1600 - Cholesterol – Good, Bad And To Keep Cholesterol Level Low - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Dr John AnneWhen you hear the word cholesterol, what is your immediate reaction, or what comes first in your mind? Many people worry when they hear the word cholesterol. They perceive it as something that is always bad for the health. It is always associated with heart problems like hypertension and heart ...
Views: 643 - Acid Reflux Diet- How To Naturally Cure Acid Reflux With The Right Foods - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Joe BartonFood can make you feel like a king or it can make you feel like a prisoner. In the case of acid reflux, various foods will make you feel like a prisoner. Have you ever felt imprisoned by the symptoms of heartburn? Millions do! Acid reflux, also called heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux ...
Views: 784 - ***Herbal Medicine Is People's Medicine - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is people’s medicine. Herbal medicine is the primary medicine of most people on this planet, right now. It’s not something old and dusty. It’s not a bunch of doctors and chemists figuring out how to use herbs like drugs. Herbal medicine is a 3-year-old picking ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - Type 1 Diabetes Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Dr John AnneTypes of Treatments The most important part of a Type 1 Diabetes Treatment plan is managing blood glucose levels. When if you diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, you should work closely with your physician in order to find a plan of treatment that is right for you – treatments may vary according to ...
Views: 696 - 3 Top Eczema Natural Treatment Options - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Evelyn LimIf you are looking for an eczema natural treatment to help reduce your itchy symptoms, then there are several options that you can consider. Typically, steroids are applied for relief; however, as you well know, they should not be used for an extended time period. Over time, they can produce ...
Views: 1775 - Asthma Treatment – Find Suitable Treatment Type For You - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Dr John AnneTypes of Asthma Treatments There are many different methods to treat asthma. Some are for long-termed use while others are quick working, and are usually not used for everyday use. Asthma treatment can be a daily pill form muscle relaxer that can help with the muscles that tighten around the ...
Views: 654 - Type 1 Diabetes Causes – Myths And Facts - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Dr John AnneWhat Causes Type 1 Diabetes? Even with the modern technology and information available today, Type 1 Diabetes causes remain a mystery to the medical world. There is no one certain cause that can be linked to the onset of diabetes. However, there are certain factors that are present among the ...
Views: 874 - Home Remedies For Constipation – Constipation Relief Tips - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Dr John AnneIrregularity amounts to constipation. Constipation is related to the digestive system. It is a condition that affects the individual by a hardening of feces, which experience biological difficulty in egesting. Extreme discomfort and outright pain is inflicted upon the afflicted. If not ...
Views: 644 - Type 1 Diabetes Causes and Symptoms - Are you at the Risk - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Dr John AnneJuvenile Diabetes For many years, Type 1 Diabetes has been referred to as Juvenile Diabetes. Most often, the people who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes are children and young adults. Insulin is a natural hormone found in your body that helps the body to convert sugar, starches, and other ...
Views: 770 - The Healing Hiearchy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Robert and Amy KressBelow you will find what we refer to as the Healing Hierarchy. What does this mean? There is an inherent ability for one to heal, taking into account 7 key factors that must be addressed for ultimate health. The order they are placed is the order of importance of how these factors can ...
Views: 1122 - Are we getting well or creating additional health problems? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margie GarrisonAre we getting well or creating additional health problems caused by the side effects of medications? More and more people are turning to natural health methods to successfully stay healthy, treat ailments and avoid the dangerous side effects of drugs. Even over the counter drugs are ...
Views: 1702(2 votes) - Home Remedies For Cold Sores – Cold Sores Alleviation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Dr John AnneOf an oral circumstance, a cold sore, or, otherwise known as a fever blister, is classified within herpes, as herpes simplex virus types one and two. Cold sores are a result of an infection, due to febrile disease, upper respiratory or viral-type infections. The age-old terms of cold sores and ...
Views: 783 - Diabetes Information - Symptoms, Types, Causes and Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Dr John AnneToo Sweet for Diabetes Sugar is part of a whole slew of meals. The carbohydrates that we eat are later on converted into sugar or glucose while it undergoes the processes inside our body. These sugars are what we use for energy. However, there are really foods that are pure sugar or contain a ...
Views: 793 - Home Remedies For Cold - Get Out Of A Cold - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Dr John AnneContagious infections, viral in disease, and enforced by coronaviruses and picornaviruses are the forces that prey upon individuals, generally infecting them with acute viral nasopharyngitis or acute coryza, as they strike upon the upper respiratory system with a vengence. This vial disease ...
Views: 691 - Home Remedies For Boils - Bring The Boil To A Boil - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Dr John AnneA Boil can be defined in two manners, external and internal. Externally, the boil presents itself as a swelling in the skin, which protrudes upon the surface layer. Surrounding such protruded swelling is a fairly significant reddened area. Internally, the consistency that leads to such ...
Views: 8019(1 vote) - Eczema Natural Treatments - Cure Eczema Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Dr John AnneEczema is an allergic reaction on the skin area. Medically, it is defined as an inflammation occurred in the epidermis region, the uppermost layer of the skin. This is actually a whole group of skin disorders that may affect people of any age. Eczema can be of several types depending on the ...
Views: 1465 - What Is Candida? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Cynthia PerkinsCandida is a yeast that lives in all of our bodies. It is also known as Candidiasis. Normally it is kept in balance by other friendly bacteria that also live there. It loves and thrives in a warm, moist environment and thus tends to proliferate in some areas more than others, such as the mouth, ...
Views: 1037 - ***Glorious Goldenrod - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedI love autumn, don't you? The days shorten and fall colors thrill my senses. Perennial roots get busy storing nourishment that will last them through the winter. And the meadows bloom with purple asters and riotous goldenrod flowers. Goldenrod (the Solidago genus, Asteracea family) is one of ...
Views: 2479 - Diabetic Diet Plan – Manage Diabetes With Diet - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Dr John AnneIf some is suffering from diabetes, it means that his body cannot produce insulin in normal fashion. As a result, it increases the glucose level in the blood. Switching to healthy diabetic diet plan can be of help at this time. Planning for an appropriate diet is a crucial part of your treatment ...
Views: 1060 - Cause Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Due To A Stomach Virus? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongThe cause of chronic fatigue syndrome has for many years not been clearly established. Researchers have remained baffled all this time. While it is obvious that sufferers are experiencing a condition, the cause has remained pretty much elusive. More recently, however, new findings have thrown ...
Views: 1356 - Buying A Lemon Can Be A Good Thing, A Very Good Thing - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Shelia NorlingKeeping a good stock of lemons on hand can be your ticket to vibrant health. Squeeze a little lemon in your water for surprising health benefits year round. Over a hundred years ago it was noted in a respected medical journal that drinking one Lemon Squash (lemon squeezed in water) every day ...
Views: 884 - How To Treat Stomach Flu Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIt can be depressing with having developed stomach flu symptoms. Being stuck in the toilet with diarrhea for days is not exactly something that anyone would bargain for. Other than diarrhea to contend with, you may also be sick in bed with other stomach flu symptoms such as vomitting, nausea ...
Views: 12530(1 vote) - Ancient Remedy Is Still The Best Source Of Health And Vitality - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from Shelia NorlingIn today’s world of latest and greatest fixes, it’s interesting to learn of age-old remedies that still provide the best source of health and vitality. While looking for natural health alternatives I’ve discovered some amazingly simple, effective, and inexpensive ...
Views: 790 - How To Stop Hair Loss With Natural Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Dr John AnneHair loss is a nagging problem that can botch up your beauty. It is believed that every single individual has to experience hair loss problem in his or her entire life time. It is not an abnormal condition to lose 100 hairs per day. However, if it appears that your hair is getting thinner day by ...
Views: 6313 - Boost Your Energy And Lose Your Pain, Naturally! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Shelia NorlingI woke up as usual, stiff and sore for no apparent reason. Today would likely be like most every other day, a struggle to get through the afternoon without stimulants. Truth be told I’ve never known anything else. I’ve had aches and pains all my life that had no explanation. My ...
Views: 1108 - 11 Top And Best Constipation Cures - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Dr John AnneConstipation refers to a health condition when fewer bowel movements are occurred than it should be. It is indeed an uncomfortable and embarrassing health situation that even require serious medical attention if continues for longer period. Typically, if you are having less than three bowel ...
Views: 858 - Intestinal Health - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Charles RemingtonIn the Western World there is a thirty-foot pathway which is overlooked and at times ignored. The condition of this passageway plays and important role in an individuals quality of life and longevity. It is the gateway that guards us from invaders, which may lead to disease and eventual death. ...
Views: 2089 - Neem Benefits: Make Neem Your Safety Net - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Dr John AnneNeem, scientifically referred to as Azadirachta indica, is a medicinal tree. It offers plenty of usages in several shapes and sizes. It has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-diabetic, and anti-infertility properties. All parts of Neem including seeds, leaves, flowers and bark have ...
Views: 1265 - Do You Know These Secrets Of Antioxidant Vitamins - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Dr John AnneAlmost each moment, we are affected by some toxic harmful substance known as ‘free radicals.’ The substances which possess antioxidant properties may function to protect us against these harmful substances. There are many vitamins – vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene – a form of vitamin A, and ...
Views: 721 - Major Causes Of Asthma Which You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Dr John AnneYou know it is not just a bad cough when you keep on coughing to the extent that you are wheezing for air. You might have asthma. Now, asthma is a disorder that affects the airways or the bronchial tubes in your lungs. The name itself hails from the Greek “to breathe hard”. And indeed, for ...
Views: 710 - Achieve Quick Weight Loss With Juice Fasting - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can achieve quick weight loss with juice fasting even though it is a method usually adopted to give your body a rest from too much activity in digesting foods. Fasting allows your body to remove waste and toxins that have been accumulating in your body. Weight loss is achieved as nothing ...
Views: 3230 - Don't Be Fooled By Yogurt Labels - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Donna DoyleThere is no question that yogurt is good for you. It's chock full of potassium and calcium, it's low in sugar and fat, and its natural, active cultures have a positive effect on the digestive system. Active cultures are, after all, probiotics: the active good bacteria that help your digestive ...
Views: 1990 - The Healing Power Of Your Next Meal - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Charles RemingtonEarly man knew that his Creator made provisions for healing that dated back 5,000 years ago. The first recorded writings of Indian culture, called The Veda's, document man's knowledge of healing through nutrition. Bible scriptures from 3,500 years ago show man divinely inspired to write, "God ...
Views: 1227 - Liver Cancer Natural Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongMany people have reported the effectiveness of liver cancer natural treatments. These can be used as complementary and/or alternative measures to conventional medical treatments. Conventional medical treatments typically include drugs, chemotherapy and/or surgery. However, these types of ...
Views: 1678 - What Types Of Diet Are Best Cholesterol Lowering Diets - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Dr John AnneCholesterol refers waxy and fatty like substance that is formed in the body. Our liver is primarily responsible for developing cholesterol in our body system. It is an important substance that supports various vital functions in our body such as maintaining healthy cellular walls, building ...
Views: 753 - What Types Of Treatment Available For Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Dr John AnneWith the modern technological advancement, we are continuously getting benefited in our life. Consider those times, when our ancestors walked miles after miles to reach to their destined place, they couldn’t even imagine of a vehicle for them. However, today we are totally dependent on our car ...
Views: 637 - Candida Cleanse – A Smart Thing To Do… - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Dr. Diane SpindlerMany of my clients complain of fatigue, excess weight, depression, foggy thinking, indigestion, itching, a craving for sweets and muscle/joint pains. Often in these clients I find a problem with yeast overgrowth. We all have candida yeast in our gut to some extent and when it gets out of ...
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