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- The Top 3 Most Important Skin Care Tips in the World Ever - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Adrian RichardsonPeople ask this question all the time, 'how do I make my skin look and feel better and what miracle product will shave 10 years off my face?' Make no mistake there are a lot of fantastic Natural and Organic Skin Care products out there that will knock your socks of when it comes to results ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Creating A Brighter Future For Our Grads - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Leah FriedmanApproximately three million young Americans will graduate high school this summer, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, a division of the U.S. Department of Education. These young people are on the threshold of an often uncertain future. What will happen to them? Many ...
Views: 998 - The Chemical Threat: 9 Alarming Facts You Must Know - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaSummarizing a 240-page report1 in a few paragraphs isn’t possible, but one thing is clear. We simply do not know enough about the health effects of the tens of thousands of chemicals in widespread use today. Here’s why: Over 80,000 synthetic chemicals are approved for use in the US. Examples ...
Views: 1950(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) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Is Food Combining the Right Diet For IBS? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Karen AlisonEver since Dr. Hay developed food combining back in the 1920’s as a diet to heal disease, he has had many enthusiastic followers including Suzanne Somers and Tony Robbins. However, as far as I know, neither the doctor nor the two celebrities has had IBS. Food combining has been popularized by ...
Views: 3116(2 votes) - Is inflammation preventing Adult Stem Cells from doing their job in your body? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Matt CanhamThis article looks at the natural renewal system of the body -- adult stem cells -- and the inflammatory process. Inflammation, from the Latin word inflammatio meaning set on fire, is a process used by the body to protect itself. We mostly associate red, painful and swollen skin which has ...
Views: 940 - MSM Benefits – Homemade Bath Salts - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Susan KatchurWhat is MSM? It’s an abbreviation for methylsulfonylmethane, an organic form of sulfur. In its purified form, it is an odorless white crystal, looking very much like table sugar. It is not a medicine or a drug. It is a natural substance, occurring in the body and in plants, and is not ...
Views: 9175(1 vote) - ACUPUNCTURE MEDICINE: CAN AVOIDING DIETARY SUGAR PREVENT CANCER? - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Steven GordonInflammation and Dietary Sugar One of the major causes of inflammation in the human body is the over consumption of processed, white sugar. When I was an intern in a Taoist school of acupuncture and a red halo developed on the skin around an inserted needle, the Master would say; “too much ...
Views: 2005 - Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...
Views: 3492(2 votes) - Sleep: Do You Dream? - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Roberta MittmanDo you dream? Good question, especially if you are wondering about the quality and quantity of your sleep. A "yes" answer is what we're looking for. Remember the four stages of sleep? Phase One is the preparation stage during which your brainwaves and blood pressure slow and muscles relax. ...
Views: 888 - Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Options - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Aileen EllisonEvery year millions of people, mainly post-menopausal women, are diagnosed with osteoporosis, an abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile, porous bones. Fortunately, there are many treatments available from both prescription drugs and natural supplements. The most common drugs ...
Views: 688 - Treating Acid Reflux Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Nick MakarykHeartburn is a condition that is regularly experienced by millions of people worldwide. As a matter of fact, it is thought that one out of every ten individuals is going to have a problem with heartburn on any given day. Because this causes so much discomfort, you're no doubt looking for a ...
Views: 570 - Replenish Your Soul: Take Pleasure in Your Food! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lea HoustonSeveral years ago, my husband David taught a photography workshop at a small villa in southern Italy. Up early one morning, David drank his coffee with a couple of students while the owner prepared breakfast and sang operatic arias. The owner spoke passionately about love of food and family ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - Cancer Survivors – Two Basic Biomarkers to Watch for Steady Recovery - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr.Anca MartalogAlthough much has been learned about the biology of cancer since President Nixon launched the war on cancer back in 1971, calling for “the same kind of concentrated effort that split the atom and put the man on the moon.” 40 years later and billions in federally funded cancer research; it seems ...
Views: 1968(4 votes) - A Dozen People Died In Long Weekend Crashes, What About Those with Injuries and Other Symptoms? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoAt least a dozen people died in car crashes over the Victoria Day long weekend on Canadian Highways. It makes one wonder how many people were in accidents and sustained injuries that went unreported. Many people who intended to enjoy the great outdoors showed up at their local pharmacy or ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Replenish Your Soul: Shake Away Your Stress and Tension! - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Lea HoustonShaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several ...
Views: 3411(2 votes) - Will The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Cure Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Karen AlisonThe Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) has helped thousands of people recover from bowel problems, including Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Celiac Disease. But will it cure your Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Cell science researcher, Elaine Gottschall MSc, popularized the SCD in her book, ...
Views: 1615(2 votes) - Neem - Brings Multiple Benefits for You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Marcus Lee CrowtherNeem is basically a tree of south Asian countries, which had been grown there for thousands of years and its leaves, fruits and even roots had been used to prepare different medicines so as to treat several small and severe diseases. This is the only tree which brings so many benefits in one ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - ***Cracking the Vitamin Code - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHRecent trends show that health conscious consumers are going "beyond organic" and looking for the numerous health benefits associated with raw foods and products. After three decades of research, a scientific breakthrough has yielded the first line of raw multivitamins called Vitamin Code, a ...
Views: 6133(5 votes) - Could Ginger Provide Muscle Pain Relief? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Janelle TrempeHave you ever worked out and felt muscle pain the next day? The technical term for this is called delayed onset muscle soreness. Research now points to supplementing with ginger as a means of reducing this type of muscle pain. In a recent study reported in The Journal of Pain, ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - When is an Oil Spill a Good Thing? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoWith all of the commotion over the environmental impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, it is a wonder we don't start using alternative sources of oil. Perhaps these lessons bring us closer to using "greener" fuels. With discontentment comes change. We don't have to use oil that has a negative ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Improve Your Health By Becoming a Food Snob - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us have friends who may embarrass us in restaurants being fussy when ordering a simple entre. Asking for this and that on the side, having a coffee at 300 degrees and no warmer and asking for the world, all for $2.50. However, those who make choices that do not conform to society ...
Views: 2481(2 votes) - Can You Really Move It and Lose It? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I have culminated this research as well my clinical experience into a new book which called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss". Since the weather has been great in Ontario, we should all ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Are Hidden Food Allergies Making You Fat? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather Carusohave been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I have culminated this research as well my clinical experience into a new book called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss". Food Sensitivities Did you know that you may actually enjoy a ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Natural Anti Aging That Works - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Cindy PappNatural anti aging is possible for everyone. You can have healthy, smooth skin, a fit body and be free from degenerative disease well into your later years. And you do not need expensive surgeries or hormone shots to do it. Your body is made to last quite a long time. In fact, there are ...
Views: 1336(2 votes) - "The Essence of Health Wisdom Is About The Direction of Your Health" - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Shandor WeissThe Essence of Health Wisdom Is About The Direction of Your Health I’d like to share some thoughts on health and the direction of health. These ideas are the essence of what I have learned from more than three decades of study and helping people. If I have gained any wisdom or insight so far, ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Natural Anti Aging: Methods & Techniques - by One of the biggest common complaints about topical anti aging products is that they tend to be loaded with chemicals and synthetic active ingredients. Sure some may make you look better on the short term but what about over the long run?
A New & Growing Interest in Natural Anti Aging
As a ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - Beat Weight Gain by Treating the Thyroid - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I have culminated this research as well my clinical experience into a new book called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss". Thyroid Dysfunction, What is It? The thyroid is one of the ...
Views: 1366(3 votes) - Lose Weight By Addressing Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I will be culminating this research as well my clinical experience into a new book which will be released in the New Year. In each monthly newsletter each month I will be highlighting the many reasons ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Boost Brain Power and School Performance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoOur kids are our most precious to us. Our kids are most precious to us. We all want our children to succeed in life and ease into school naturally. Some important factors that affect our kids' cognitive abilities are overlooked, such as nutrition through healthy eating. Kids who have good ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Quercetin as an Anti-Cancer Nutrient - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Byron RichardsQuercetin is a common flavonoid found in many fruits and plants. Numerous studies are now being published regarding quercetin’s anti-cancer properties. Some of these studies show how quercetin in and of itself provides significant anti-cancer activity. A number of other studies show how ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - To BMI or Pinch an Inch, That is the Question - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us struggle to lose weight. We work hard for a few months and then we put weight back on. Herein lies our problem: we eat as if we are going to lose weight for the interim and then go back to our old ways. Often we set ourselves up to fail by following unwise diets, like the grapefruit ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - Homeopathic Approach to the Swine Flu - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoThe swine flu has received much news coverage, as did the Bird Flu and many other pending viruses. Global media coverage has created quite a buzz about it. According to one source, the U.S. navy found that the new virus contains DNA of influenza A and B, the Asian influenza, Swine flu and avian ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - Your Genes are Not to Blame, Even If They Don't Fit - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoYour Genes Are Not to Blame, Even if They Don't Fit By Heather Caruso Many of us have family health issues that are cause for concern. We tend to blame our genetic programming for weight gain, cholesterol levels, depression and many other health concerns. Very few conditions are hard ...
Views: 1135(4 votes) - Beware of water that contains arsenic - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Vernon WrightGood health is crucial for emotional as well as physical well-being. In order to remain healthy, make sure you consume pure drinking water. Water is a life-giving asset. If you wish to stay in your pink and plum health then have lots of pure water. Do you have any idea what is there in your ...
Views: 761(3 votes) - 10 Ways to Wake Up Your Mornings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stacey Curnow1. Get Up. How often do you find yourself completely uninterested in getting up once your alarm goes off? There’s a reason why this happens so often. It’s not so much that you’re so tired (although if you’ve gotten less than 7 hours of sleep that may be the case), but that you have been lying ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Reducing Stress To Improve Your Health After Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from William RenoldsModern living and stress seems to many to be inseparable. We are taught by society and through advertising that stress is something that comes in from outside of us and is impossible to avoid... or is it? Dealing with stress requires a proper understanding of its true nature, and then ...
Views: 1606(4 votes) - You Have Quit Smoking - What Is Next? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThere are many health-related questions on the mind of a recently quit smoker (that’s probably why they quit, naturally). On that regularly occurs to most newly smoking-free people is; I’ve quit, so what is the next step to improving my health? Boosting your Immune System is one activity from ...
Views: 1443(3 votes) - The Best cat food for Senior Cats - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alice pizaeThe Best cat food for Senior Cats While it can sometimes be harder to tell that a cat is becoming a senior citizen, and at other times it appears to happen overnight, these seniors do have requirements that are different to an adult cat. In order to keep a senior cat healthy, it is important ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - What Is The Right Kind Of Massage For Me? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alice SanvitoMassage is an ancient healing art that has been practiced in every culture. Captain Cook once described how his back pain was successfully treated with massage by the native people during his stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Massage has evolved and taken many paths and continues to evolve during ...
Views: 3464(3 votes) - The Secrets Behind Healing with Manuka Honey - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Frank BuonanotteHoney has been used as a natural medicine for centuries. Prior to the advent of antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine, honey was commonly used to treat infections and promote wound healing. All types of honey have some levels of healing properties. However, Manuka Honey from ...
Views: 8178(1 vote) - Healthy practices to rid blackheads. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sam LottBlackheads are a skin problem most of us have suffered from. Some of us try to find some type of quick cure to make them disappear overnight. Others will try anything and everything to get rid of blackheads. Well covering them up or caking on a ton of make-up to deal with your skin problems is ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - ***Glucosamine and Chondroitin – is this a Miracle Mixture for the Joints? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comCartilage is tough, flexible tissue that provides a cushion between bones in the joint and supports movement by allowing the bones to glide over one another. Cartilage also defines and supports other body parts like the ears, nose and windpipe. Glucosamine and chondroitin are important ...
Views: 2799(7 votes) - Stretch Mark Remover - Real Or Make Believe? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Christine ImamshahDo you believe that there is such a thing as a stretch mark remover? Stretch marks are one of the leading complaints that dermatologists receive from their patients wanting to get rid of them. There are many options in the marketplace, there is laser surgery, Microdermabrasion (a chemical peel), ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - How to Prevent Lung Cancer With Two Vital Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsIf you are still smoking cigarettes or even if you have managed to kick that addiction, then you need to find out preventing lung cancer because you are right in the firing line! While there is no absolute guarantee that you are out of danger, there are methods that reduce this risk to as low a ...
Views: 1382(3 votes) - 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: 7949(4 votes) - The 7 Day Detox Dilemma - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Cindy PappThe 7 day detox has a number of definitions, which makes knowing what it really is a dilemma. Because of the popularity of the term, many “health experts” are creating their own 7 day detox. So the question is, what is the real one and are the other ones any good? The original 7 day detox ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Cancer Survivors – Beat Stress Naturally - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr.Anca MartalogStress is a continuously present factor in our lives; it can be obvious as the loss of a job or a loved one, or it can be hidden as the consequence of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Stress has become such a commonplace thing in our hurried world that most people ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Live With Less Pain Through Massage Therapy - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Alice SanvitoSo many people live with unnecessary pain. Are you one of them? I'm astounded and dismayed at the number of people who believe that they have to live with their aches and pains, pains that could be alleviated, often quickly and easily. They seem to believe that there's nothing to be done. They ...
Views: 2115(4 votes) - Have a Headache? Pop a Pill! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Patricia MoynihanSummary: Have a headache? Take a pill! The modern approach to pain is slowly killing us all. For the first baby steps to natural health, read on! Once upon a time, when you got a headache, you looked around for the cause. Some causes were very obvious. On Sunday mornings, my husband , ...
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