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- Lower Your High Blood Pressure Naturally Using Towel - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people resort to the use of medicinal herbs or a strict low-salt diet as natural ways to lower high blood pressure. However, did you know that a towel can also be used to lower your hypertension? ## Here's what you need to do: 1. Bring out a towel and roll it up ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - Lung Detox Ideas That Will Flush Tar From Your Lungs Fast! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsTo detox the lungs is very important to the health of many people's life after they quit smoking, because inside your chest your lungs have been put through the wringer, if you have smoked for many years. They need encouragement to be detoxified with some help, as your body simply cannot do it ...
Views: 7948(4 votes) - Major Rewards of Mastering Buteyko Breathing Method - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovGenerally, many people believe know that mouth breathing is not for health and we should breathe using the diaphragm. As about the rest, it is not so important. Whatever the way you breathe, you still get oxygen in cells. This is not correct since the sick never have normal cell oxygenation ...
Views: 4320(1 vote) - Make Your Dandruff Go Away The Easy Way - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLet’s talk about dandruff, a subject most of my patients are embarrassed to bring up. No one likes to mention it but dandruff happens to lots of people at sometime in their lives. You know what I mean, an itchy, flaky scalp that sheds constantly, causing white flakes in your hair and on your ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Mattress Protection: Problematic Factors and Their Solution - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from jack flamingA good sleep is very important for good health. A perfect bed is essential for a perfect sleep and a perfect mattress makes a perfect bed. What are the things that make a mattress perfect? What are the issues that you face with your mattress and what are the things that may affect the security ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Meditation and Depression - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from kashyap rawatStress and depression are some of the problems that make people seek out meditation as a way out of their problems. There are two major types of depression - one is the type that is caused by external forces such as the way people treat you, circumstances around you, hardship, illness and other ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Meditation and Fear: How to Find Relief from Our Fears - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffWhat are fears? Fears are something that we have created in our mind after, usually, having a negative experience. I say “usually” because fears cannot only come from our own experiences but also from those of others also. A lot of people have different fears. The main ingredient of fears is ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - Meditation and Your Health: How to Reduce Stress with Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffImagine for a moment that you are holding your arm out to the side and you just hold it there. No big deal, right? But keep holding it there, and keep holding it there, and keep holding it there. With time your arm will begin to ache and become painful. Unless you do something, you will have ...
Views: 1005(3 votes) - Mediterranean diet may help lower heart disease rates - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Edwin BartolomeThe well-renowned Mediterranean diet has become an exemplary model of a heart-friendly dietary regimen for many nutrition and health practitioners worldwide. This is due to the relatively low incidence of heart and cardiovascular diseases in people living in the countries and territories ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Men who smoke are at a greater risk of losing their “Y”, the sex-determining chromosomes - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Pearl LopezWhat does this mean? If cancer, heart disease, and emphysema weren’t bad enough, male smokers may have another thing to worry about. The latest research shows that male cigarette smokers greatly increase their chances of losing Y chromosomes in their blood cells. This cripples the cells, ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Metaphysical Considerations for Healing Teeth - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Misa HopkinsWhat intrigued me about this question from one of my readers is that if indeed the inquirer is asking about teeth, as opposed to gums or nerves, many of us have some misconceptions about bones being rigid and permanent once we become adults. If they are rigid and fixed, we might wonder if there ...
Views: 18937(1 vote) - Modern Life and B Vitamins Deficiency Hor Health. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from anney shineIf you are like me, you feel that you take reasonably good care of your health and diet. I take a handful of vitamins every day and eat what I consider a good balanced diet. I have very few medical problems, the most serious being, high blood pressure, which is well under control. So why did I ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Muscadine Juice: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits & Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMuscadine juice benefits are often not known to many.It is a healthy beverage when consumed in moderation and is full of nutrients. These grapes are more nutritious than the other varieties of grapes, and aren’t as widely available as other varieties. They contain twice as much vitamin C ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - My Own Journey With Toxins - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleI have decided to write about why I wanted to be toxin free as much as I am able. I mention this because we soak up and absorb so many toxins into our bodies unknowingly. All our tales regarding toxins start in the womb. Since our mothers possess all the eggs they need for reproduction for ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Myopia - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Taree VriesmanMyopia, shortsightedness or nearsightedness is a vision condition whereby one can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Nearsightedness occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye, has too much curvature. Light entering the eye ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Natural Acne Remedies - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterAcne is a common disorder of the oil glands in the skin characterized by the recurring formation of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. These oil glands, known as sebaceous glands, are found in large numbers on the face, back, chest and shoulders - the sites acne prefer. The sebaceous glands ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Natural Care for Winter Hands - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayHave you noticed that your hands are drier at this time of year, when the days and nights get colder? Cold air outside and warm dry air inside can dry out and stress your hands leading to rough skin, chapping and even conditions like dermatitis So here are 10 Tips to treat your hands and ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Natural Cures For Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from William RuthThere is a Chinese adage that goes something like this: if you can change it you will and if you're unable to switch it then don't worry about it. I'm of the opinion that it is certainly easier to say this than to do it, however it is surely reasonable information and you have to think of it as ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of Aging - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from John PhillipMedical researchers have made great strides over the past decade toward understanding the intricate process we know as aging. In an article published in U.S. News and World Report, nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden identifies the four main causes of aging in the human body as free radicals, ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - Natural Healing Remedies Are The Answers For Better Health - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterNatural healing remedies could be the answer to your various health problems. Many people are getting tired of the traditional methods for treating health. Are you one of them? If not, then maybe it is time for you to try something different for a change, and try one of the many natural health ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - NATURAL HERBS & HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS (HOME REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIBD is inflammatory bowel disease like that of chron’s disease or ulcerative colitis and this is different from IBS or Irritable Bowel Disease. Well if we talk about ulcerative colitis, it is a disease of a digestive tract that affects person’s psychological and social wellbeing. This is a very ...
Views: 2623(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: 941(1 vote) - Natural Life Extenders And Nutrition For Aging - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterAging is the one condition that all living things have in common which can make the body more vulnerable to disease. Each person’ s lifestyle choices and stresses vary, and they all influence the aging process. Do not assume that all illness and pain are certain to happen as you age. You ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Natural Remedies That May Help Diabetes - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterDiabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by complete inability, or decreased ability, of the body to utilize carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are normally broken down within the body in the form of glucose, the body's main energy source. The hormone, insulin, is produced in the pancreas and is ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Natural Remedy for Yeast Overgrowth and Candida Infections - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Odette OthmanCandida Overgrowth Spares No Gender or Age Group Constantly struggling with candida overgrowth is a humiliating and frustrating experience for anyone who has to suffer through the uncomfortable symptoms of yeast infections. Unfortunately, every age group and gender is within the reach of this ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - Natural Solution to Hypertension - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Solution to High Blood Pressure MARCH 13, 2012 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) Blood pressure is the force with which blood circulates toward and away from the heart; when it is too high or high for prolonged periods, the pressure can become too strong for the arteries. This can be ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - Natural Treatment For Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Neelima ReddyProstate cancer is considered one of the deadliest ailments that affect millions of men worldwide. This killer disease causes severe pain and discomfort especially when not treated immediately. This led medical experts to find treatment for prostate cancer. Most patients prefer to go under the ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - Natural versus organic foods the raw truth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn first look of the title, natural versus organic you might say, well organic and natural mean the same thing. But you would be very wrong because organic and natural do not mean the same thing and by far. In fact, it is a common misconception that organic means the same as natural and vice ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Natural Vitamins For Depression: Is It A Better Option? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaIt might be safe to say that taking certain herbs and natural vitamins for depression is a preventive measure against psychosis or even death. Depression, when left untreated, can interfere with one's daily activities. It may also cause one to be destructive, not just of things but of one's ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Natural Weight Loss: Is There a Simple Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Nate SimmonsHealthiness equals freedom. Most Americans are categorized as overweight. Our society has embraced a high fat and low fiber diet. When combined with low exercise levels, you have the leading cause of obesity in this country. I doubt many of you just took a step back when reading this, as ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF EXCESSIVE GADGET USE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2022 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWe have come to live in a technologically evolved society where it would be surprising if one does not own a cellphone. One cannot find a single person without a smartphone, let alone a cell phone. A cell phone has catapulted from being an object of leisure to an object of absolute necessity. ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Nettle tea is a versatile health companion - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Edwin Bartolome"The sting of the nettle is but nothing compared to the pains it heals." That saying has been passed on throughout ages in the annals of herbal literature. But it's certainly for a good reason. The Europeans have been using the nettle for medicinal purposes for centuries. Now a new ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - New Breathing Device Helps Even Severe Asthmatics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWe generally do not have many news about holistic or alternative medical innovations in countries, like Russia. They have their own culture, and, while their official medical approaches are similar to the Western world (drugs, surgeries, chemotherapies, etc.), there are recent developments in ...
Views: 3427(1 vote) - New Study Links Muscle Wasting to… Nerves - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Jenna BeattyDid you know that a healthy person has an average of 60,000–70,000 nerves controlling their legs? Did you also know that number takes a 30% hit by the time you turn 75? It’s true! A study published earlier this month in the Journal of Physiology looked at how and why muscle mass wastes away ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Newly Developed Antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Patrick HarrisAntibodies? Antibodies are exciting. And yes, I mean the y-shaped protein thing you learned about in biology class. Maybe antibodies themselves aren’t super exciting, but the work researchers are doing with these proteins to fight off viruses is thrilling and important. Before we continue, ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - Notice - Don't Buy a Home Water Filter System Until You Read This! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jim RosenauAfter Hurricane Katrina I think we have learned to have good clean drinking water. You need the best home water filter system for the whole house, that is easy to install and easy to clean. Also one that is best at taking viruses, bacteria and chlorine out of the water. Clean water sources ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Nutritional Remedies That Improve Hypoglycemia Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterHypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This most often results from the over-secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Sugar and refined carbohydrates make your blood sugar rise. This signals the pancreas to ...
Views: 4339(1 vote) - Osteoporosis in Your 30's? How to Prevent It Naturally - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Junji TakanoOsteoporosis is defined as a medical condition in which the bones become fragile and brittle. It is often perceived as a disease that mostly affects the elderly. However, early signs of osteoporosis may show and affect younger people as well especially those who belong to the age bracket of ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Outsourced Medical Legal Review Service for the Effective Management of Claims - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Steve RyderOutsourced medical legal review service is a practical option to ensure hassle-free management of claims. Go for an outsourcing company with the right mix of professionalism and technology. Effective management of medical claims is an important requirement for medico-legal professionals. ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Oxidative stress & Genes: Are they interrelated? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarDuring many processes throughout the body, tiny molecules called free radicals are naturally produced that collide & react with other molecules & change their properties. These free radicals serve some purpose but also react with DNA, RNA & oxidative substances causing damage & metabolic ageing. ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Paleo Bread Recipes Wheat Flour Free Bread - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Gail ColeEnjoy Paleo Bread Recipes that are gluten, dairy and soy free. Article has Paleo friendly wheat flour alternatives and dairy alternative foods. Strawberry Sweet Bread Recipe Bon Appetite.Bread is not the center piece of a meal but the absence of bread can leave a void. History suggests primal ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Panic Attack Treatment - Learn the Best Treatments For You! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Ben BlaineA panic attack is a very scary experience to have. They are marked by fear and apprehension of very high intensity. Determining the best Panic Attack Treatment will help you when you experience the extreme physical stress of an attack. For example, when you experience heart palpitations so ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Patterns & Holistic Therapy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nancy TurcichPatterns and Holistic Therapy by Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE Patterns are ways in which we use our bodies or hold our bodies against the force of gravity. They may be carried through generations, genetically, or they may come to us in-utero, as we form our bodies, our minds. As we ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - People Have Twice Less Body Oxygen Than a Century Ago: Medical Research - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovLow body oxygenation is a common feature for all chronic conditions. Numerous medical studies have shown that tissue hypoxia is a norm for patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other conditions. "All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the ...
Views: 2748(1 vote) - Please Don’t Super-Size Me - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Joanne JacksonThey may not refer to it as “super-sizing” anymore but the sizes of meals in the fast food chains are still pretty hefty. And in this day and age of economic slow-down, it’s easy to want more for your money. For a few extra cents, you can double the serving size of your French fries and soda ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Prostate Cancer Screening for Early Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Fred Mace MaceWhile prostate cancer is a treatable disease, recent studies have suggested that many cases can be prevented so long as one makes an effort to stay healthy through proper diet and exercise. Thankfully, there are now supplements available that contain all of the necessary nutrients that the ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - protectinbg your bones with vitimens, minerals , and food - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBones Pepino melon strengthens your bones • Pepino melon is loaded with vitamin K, which helps your bones stay strong. Spring’s first veggies • One cup of spicy watercress provides 100% of the daily value of vitamin K – a nutrient that inhibits the breakdown of bone and promotes the ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Psoriasis Treatment with Aloe Vera for lasting Psoriasis relief - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Fiona McCollPsoriasis is uncontrolled skin-cell growth caused by an overreaction of the immune system, which then causes skin inflammation and skin flaking. Where psoriasis is not present, new skin cells grow and are shed within about 4 weeks. Skin cells affected by psoriasis, grow much faster and are not ...
Views: 3833(3 votes) - Question & Answer about Skin Whitening - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from David SmethieBelow are two questions I just answered from my blog about skin whitening and the benefits of Likas Papaya Soap: My natural skin color is very light, but I have a really deep tan. I've researched a little on how to whiten skin (washing with baking soda, using lemon, whitening masks, etc) but ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Quick Acne Treatments Exposed: The Truth Behind Miracle Acne Cures - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jonathan BradleyCan acne be cured quickly and without effort? Is there really a revolutionary acne treatment overlooked by the medical establishment that wipes off acne in days? The recent proliferation of quick fix acne treatments, miracle cures, and instant acne formulas, has caused consumers to wonder if ...
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