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- Cure Yeast Infections - The most common causes of yeast infection - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Oana TrofinAntibiotics and their overuse is the most common cause of yeast infection. In 1979,Dr. John Pitt, stated on Penicillum: . If we put it as simply as we can, antibiotics are dangerous mycotoxins, fungal metabolites to kill the bacteria, the good bacteria in our intestines and are essential ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - 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) - Cystic Fibrosis in Lungs is Caused by Ineffective Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile the cause of cystic fibrosis in lungs remains the mystery for the mainstream official medicine, most clinical physician and nurses are well aware that with progression of many chronic diseases, cystic fibrosis included, the patient has more complains about dyspnea, breathlessness and ...
Views: 3316(2 votes) - Dead Sea Salt Will Be Lost For Good - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Martin HamedIt is very interesting that a area called the "Dead Sea" is, actually, so life-enhancing to us humans. Virtually entirely devoid of having life due to its very high deposits of minerals and salt, there are only some types of algae and bacteria which have been able to adapt to this harsh natural ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Dealing With Depressions In An Efficient Way - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from alice cherilKeeping up with this quick pace of this contemporary world is so quite task. You wish to figure long hours, attend parties, offer time to your family and take care of your youngsters so on the list goes. Doing these daily chores of life, one becomes susceptible to depressive disorders. One ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Depression - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Popa WoolseyIt is not unusual to hear people in the midst of conversation state that they are feeling "depressed", "a little depressed," or "depressed about.........." There is quite a difference between a "case of the blues," (feeling sad once in awhile, or sad about something) and Major Depressive ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - Depression and Poor Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Kellie HillDepressions Root Causes: Depression can have any number of factors at its root. But some common contributors can be nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, biochemical imbalances, smoking, drinking, medications, and even caffeine. A nutrient deficiency can be caused by ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - DHEA Benefits and Side Effects - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDHEA replacement therapy has been studied extensively, and decreased DHEA levels have been implicated in heart disease, high cholesterol, depression, inflammation, immune disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, HIV, and osteoporosis. More than 150 hormones are made by the ...
Views: 4332(1 vote) - Diagnose you blood oxygen level with Santamedical Generation 2 SM-165 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Luca TodaniRecently Santamedical has launched SM-165 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter in the market which has gained admirable response by customers in such a short time period. This device is used to measure the arterial blood oxygen level and heart rate of the patient. It is gaining popularity because of its ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Diet Pots - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayThe most important step to having a healthy body is to eat healthy food. What better way than to grow your own diet in a pot. Many fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers can be grown in pots on a balcony or a patio and some can even be grown successfully on a windowsill. Use decorative ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Dietary Supplements For Type 2 Diabetes Are Not Without Controversy - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Xylene BelitaDietary supplements for type 2 diabetes patients are widely available and often heavily promoted. Yet the effectiveness of these products is frequently questioned. Critics argue they have little benefit at best and may be harmful if doses are too high. The US peak authority for complementary and ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Discover The Rainbow Colors For Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Scarlett HiltonRainbows in legend and folklore often represent promises. The Irish folk promise a pot of gold at rainbow's end; the weatherman promises a bright clear day alter the rainbow appears; The Biblical promise to Noah that never again would flood threaten the world was sealed with the appearance of ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - Ditch the Diet, Eat Healthy, Drop the Weight - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerGet OUT of Bed BEFORE THE SUN, jog or power walk before breakfast, Eat three home-cooked meals interspersed with protein-and fiber-rich snacks—Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) http://www.livestrong.com/article/298213-mufa-list-of-foods/ Go to the gym every day and renounce beer, Chinese ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Do genes have an impact on insulin resistance? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarWe have discussed insulin resistance & sensitivity in our previous blog. Briefly, Insulin is a hormone made in pancreas used to regulate blood sugar levels & use the same to generate energy. We encounter insulin resistance when our body does not produce enough insulin which directly impacts ...
Views: 553(1 vote) - Do pH Water Machines Really Work? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Christina MakleyAs a prominent water ionizer distributor and manufacturer, of course we are going to tell you that yes, pH water machines really work. But don't just take our word for it. Read the dozens of customer testimonials, doctor and athlete endorsements, scientific studies and articles we have ...
Views: 2209(1 vote) - Do We Need to Filter Our Tap Water in the USA? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Sam WalkerWater Treatment plants in the United States reduce the pollutants in our water supply that pose immediate health risks. Water borne diseases are mostly eliminated, and one usually doesn’t need to worry about getting a heavy amount of mercury or an infection from drinking a glass of ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Dry Eye: Prevention & Reversal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutDry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions. In 1990, about 33 million Americans experienced varying degrees of dry eye symptoms. By 1997 that figure increased to an alarming 59 million. The symptoms may include dryness, grittiness, irritation, burning and even excessive tearing or ...
Views: 13934(1 vote) - Dry Itchy Skin? – Relieve It With My Castor Oil Home Remedy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ellen WoodHere's an anti-aging and anti-itching home remedy that makes your skin healthy and relieves the itchies in cold, dry weather. It's part of a program for growing younger and it won't cost an arm and a leg. We've been experiencing Himalayan-type cold here in Taos, New Mexico, that makes you ...
Views: 6409(2 votes) - Ease & flow with Raw - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Jodi BurkeWhile change is inevitable in many situations, it is possible to welcome change positively. Although change in lifestyle or eating habits will definitely require adjustment, incorporating more raw foods to your eating habits are attainable. It’s just about ease and flow...yes, it is as basic as ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Effects of Junk food intake - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Ehi LilianThere are growing number of junk food restaurants offering certain qualities of affordable food Menu prices that make us addictive to this harm causing food. It has become so popular in our society just after introduction of fast food points. But there is need to know what exactly junk food ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Embracing Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Allura JoyMenopause is certainly not a time to pause from men. In fact, we need to look to our male counterparts for support through this difficult physical and emotional process. It’s important for them to at least try and understand what some women go through during this transitional time in their life. ...
Views: 2875(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) - Energy Thieves - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from B.L. StevensWatch children at play and marvel at their seemingly boundless levels of energy. We are born with a reservoir of energy sustaining biochemicals that should supply our energy needs well into advanced years. Unfortunately, our chemical laden diet, stress, sleep deprivation, lack of exercise, ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Enhance your wellbeing, releave migraines, clean and energize the air, breathe easier, relax and enjoy the radiant light. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Isabella SamovskyWhen warmed up by fire or a light bulb, Natural Salt Lamps made from 250 million year old crystal salt emit negative ions, which have an energizing effect, such as the one we feel when we are on a mountaintop, by the seaside, or after a thunderstorm. Negative ions are considered the Vitamins ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Enjoy the Hot Summer with Plenty of Hydration - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Britt MittemeijerOh! …. The hot days of summer! When you hear "summer," does your mind flash you a picture show? Do you see yourself sitting by the pool sipping some goodie drink; walking in the mountains or along the shore or any where in-between; paying a visit to Disney World or Disney Land …. Do you ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Evecare from Himalaya Health Supplement - Natural Herbal Remedies for Women Health Care - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Evecare? Himalaya Evecare is a unique herbal formula that helps women grapple with the soreness and unlovely symptoms related with their menstrual ride. It promotes energetic and moved status and helps with feeling swings and sleeplessness. Himalaya Evecare herbal medicine is also ...
Views: 6032(1 vote) - Excessive Cough Means Decreased Oxygen Content In Cells - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovHealth-related reflections of several hundred Russian general practitioners propose that persistent issues with cough occur only in individuals with reduced oxygen pressure in body cells. Consider these principal scientific discoveries in more detail. We can learn about current popular info in ...
Views: 3669(1 vote) - Experience The Benefits Of A Healthy Lifestyle! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Mona Kristin Jensen"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything" - Arabian Proverb A new and healthy pattern. If you wish to experience the amazing benefits of a healthy lifestyle, you have to make some changes in your life, you need to form a new healthy pattern and make this new pattern a ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Facts About Factory Farming – It’s Unbelievable - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIf you don’t know the true facts about factory farming then you should because it’s unbelievable and horrible to watch. If you really want to be totally informed about laws governing what you eat, have a strong stomach then I recommend you go to You Tube and look at a video on the subject. It’s ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Fighting A Flu Bug? Ten Natural Flu Remedies That Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Darlene NorrisIf you're fighting a flu bug, getting rid of the flu is your highest priority. Most people routinely reach for the usual treatments, like aspirin or decongestants. But have you thought about trying natural flu remedies instead? Herbal treatments can get you back on your feet quickly, with ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - fighting Allergies - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAllergies Herbs to help fight allergies • Astragalus helps reduce symptoms such as sneezing and itching associated with allergies. • Butterbur is a natural, non-drowsy antihistamine. • Garlic has high concentrations of quercetin which slows inflammation. • Ginkgo contains seven ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Fighting Off Anxiety During a Job Search - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Kalyna KapurEveryone wants a break from their job, but when that eternal break comes from being laid off, getting fired, or quitting, you realize what you’ve lost: a stable routine and income. At first, the possibilities are endless. You can do and be anything. Then comes rejection after rejection. You find ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Finding The Right Drug Treatment Center - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Barry HarrisonChoosing a drug rehabilitation center can become overwhelming as well as challenging if you don't appreciate the right points for which to look. Be it for yourself or perhaps someone you care about, you need to try to get the correct match the first time. Struggling with addictive problems is a ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Finding Your Way To Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nancy TurcichFinding Your Way To Therapy by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE In 1982, I fell off a cliff in southern Illinois. Soon after, I decided to go with the flow of life and not question everything that came my way. Following my fall and subsequent recovery, I enrolled in a ...
Views: 1006(2 votes) - Fitness and Health Trends to keep in mind in 2020 - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from bhagwan mehtaFitness and Health Trends to keep in mind in 2020 Within one week the new year is about to knock on your doorstep and with the new year and its new beginning, you come up with lots of new resolutions. Other than many resolutions, there’s one important thing that people often pay no ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Fitness and Sun - Effect of Light or Seasons on Workout - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Derin RobertsMost people who work out do so all year. But do things like a change in the seasons affect your workout schedule? Actually, the seasons can help you bring some fresh changes to your routine and allow you to set reachable goals for yourself. As each new change in weather and sunlight brings a new ...
Views: 4905(1 vote) - Food to Improve Eyesight - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Orlin SorensenKitchen Inspired: Foods to Improve Eyesight Modern medicine is finally starting to catch up with the wisdom our grandparents have been handing down for ages: we really are what we eat. Practitioners of holistic medicine have long upheld the belief that certain diseases and illnesses can be ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Forcing Yourself To Throw Up - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Mayank JayaswalThere are only two reasons as to why anybody would want to force themselves to throw up. One is food poisoning where in one feels that they have eaten something wrong or poisonous food and you wish to throw up to avoid it harming your body. Other very common reason lately is forcing you to throw ...
Views: 10134(1 vote) - 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: 869(2 votes) - Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Hair Removal - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2019 from Cosmotree ClinicAre you considering Laser Hair Removal but have a thousand questions in mind? So stop worrying, we’re here to help you. As we are the leading skin clinic of Delhi NCR for the treatment of Laser Hair Removal, we’ve got all the answer of your questions. Take a look. Why Laser Hair ...
Views: 560(1 vote) - Genetic impact on fat metabolism - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarUnderstanding your genetic profile can help you eat smarter & healthier since not all the people digest fats in the same way. In continuation to our earlier blog, wherein we discussed how genes can help us decide which fats to consume, our next two articles would throw light on specifics about ...
Views: 597(1 vote) - Gerd Diet - In Order to Aid Digestion, Boost Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Matt VehrGERDs illness, often known as gastroesophageal reflux illness, occurs when the decrease esophageal sphincter (LES) turns into weakened or damaged. Over time, sure unhealthy habits make it so the LES can no longer carry out its process properly. Certin conditions similar to weight problems, high ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Get Toxic Body Care Products out of your Home - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Melissa MakrisMany of us believe that the U.S. government regulates personal care products for safety, long-term health impacts or environmental damage. Unfortunately, that's just not the case. Many common, popular body care products have ingredients that are harmful to both people and the environment. ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Getting Off Drugs With Drug Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Thomas CableSubstance abuse is quite a common phenomenon these days. Drugs are very common among college kids, young adults and even the older generation. Once hooked, it is very difficult to stay away. Drug rehabilitation centers help to rid the addict of the addiction by means of medical and psychological ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Getting to the Root Cause of Your Health Problems, Vs. Paying Higher and Higher Costs for Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. John CharToday, it’s common for senior citizens and retirees to take 5-10 or more different prescription medicines for various health conditions. One pill for high blood pressure, one for arthritis, one for high cholesterol, one for heart health... the list goes on. In fact, you might be one of these ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - Glaucoma: Prevention and Reversal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutGlaucoma actually represents many different diseases, affecting all age groups from newborns to the elderly. It can be very painful, or can progress without any symptoms. Glaucoma is a major cause of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma is often associated with high pressure in the eyes, however a ...
Views: 10684(2 votes) - Glycemic Index Books - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsYou may have already looked around and found out that the glycemic index list is a good way to measure your diet. But there are also other options such as glycemic index books . Although there are many on the market having a solid book to study and learn by could greatly help you achieve your ...
Views: 729(1 vote) - Good Sleep - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Renita HerrmannThere’s nothing like crawling in between two cool sheets and falling into blissful slumber. Maybe it’s been easy for me because I keep so busy during the day that it’s never been a problem. I feel for those that have trouble. There are many things you can do to improve sleep. No, not smoking ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Green Lipped Mussel – Have You Ever Heard Of These? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Barry LutzGreen Lipped Mussel – Have You Ever Heard Of These? Chances are that you haven’t heard of the green lipped mussel – I know that I never had. That makes sense considering that Perna canaliculus, the species that I am referring to, is found in the waters of New Zealand. Well, maybe you ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Green Tea - Everything You Need To Know About It - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Nisha GargThe green concoction that has been known to possess some amazing health benefits is a profusely discussed topic all over the world. Green tea comes from Camellia Sinensis, the same plant from where you get other tea varieties like black tea and oolong tea. The leaves of green tea are not ...
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