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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Reducing Hypertension Using Acupuncture - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sharon ShermanAmericans are in trouble. Obesity rates continue to skyrocket, and with rising obesity comes increasing reports of diabetes and hypertension among adults and, more frighteningly, children. We are constantly bombarded by advertisements pressuring us to try the latest high blood pressure ...
Views: 2397(1 vote) - Waking from the Dream & Reclaiming Our Spiritual Identity - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from David Ott“Yet the Bible says that a deep sleep fell upon Adam, And nowhere is there reference to his waking up.” (ACIM T.C2.I.3.6) Older Souls An older soul, who understands the real purpose of our time here is to awaken or reclaim our Spiritual Identity as soon as possible, will often choose ...
Views: 2397(2 votes) - ***Voice Training Could Have Prevented Vocal Cord Surgery for Yankees Mariano Rivera - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIt is sad that Mariano Rivera underwent surgery on his vocal folds (cords) recently. The Yankees’ closer was diagnosed with severe vocal abuse in which polyps had developed on his vocal folds. A month prior to his surgery, he noticed a decrease in his ability to speak which was characterized ...
Views: 2394 - Are You "Killing Time Til You Die"? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Sheryl StantonA potential new client sent me an email the other day. One of the things she said really struck me. She said that before she'd heard about me she was just "killing time til she died." I guess the reason it hit me so hard is that is exactly what my mother did. My mother was a bitter, ...
Views: 2394(2 votes) - 10 Healthiest Foods Under $1 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Sam EtkinYou can’t tune into the news today without hearing about the rising cost of living, be it gas for your car, heat for your home, or food for your family. Many baby boomers are giving up -- or at least stretching out -- food luxury items such as those coveted fancy coffees, because their ...
Views: 2391(2 votes) - ***Stop Yelling for Your Favorite Team -- Try Projecting Your Voice Instead! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen I hear a raspy, gravelly, hoarse voice, I know what the problem is. It is called vocal abuse; and, I also know that it will not get any better on its own unless the speaker changes how he or she produces voiced sound. Those who suffer from chronic hoarseness, a persistent sore throat or ...
Views: 2388 - The 5 Myths of Acupuncture: Do you Know them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonSome patients feel that they would “have no use” for acupuncture. Others have no idea of the multitude and variety of diseases and disorders that it helps. This article dispels some of your questions and puts to rests the myths surrounding this 5000-year-old holistic health science. Yes, ...
Views: 2386(3 votes) - Water: For the Health of It! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadThe idea of unhealthy vs. healthy water may be a new one to you because it’s rarely a topic of nutrition and diet books and can be really confusing. Should the water be from the tap or bottled, hard or soft, spring, distilled, mineral or sparkling? The evidence points to bottled hard water, ...
Views: 2383(4 votes) - Yoga And Its Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyThe aim of a spiritual path is to raise our consciousness to the point of allowing us to directly perceive the spiritual dimension. To be spiritual means to recognize one's spirituality and recognize the transcendental essence of ourselves and others. It also means to see that we are all ...
Views: 2382(3 votes) - *** Stress and Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDo you have insomnia? If you do, you’re not alone. Did you know that a third of the world’s adult population now has trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? New research warns us that if our sleep problems persist, then we should do something about them. Here’s why. Studies show that ...
Views: 2379(1 vote) - Emily Browne Quits Smoking - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dawn Bonner'Lost' Episode It was as if Emily Browne was starring in an episode of 'Lost,' with all of her recalling and flashbacks of the past with her best friend. She remembered she used to be thin and stinky. In stark contrast, today she is overweight, but fortunately no longer stinky. Like a ...
Views: 2378(5 votes) - Effective Problem Solving Strategies - Key To Wellness. Don't Leave Home Without Them! - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Jill PrinceMost people do not truly understand that the key to wellness is effective problem solving. By increasing your knowledge of problem solving strategies, you will be able to solve your wellness challenges, reduce stress and take back control of your health and your life. In doing so, you will ...
Views: 2376(1 vote) - Creative Problem Solving For Increasing Workplace Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rick CarterIncreasing workplace productivity is a major source of stress in the workplace. Management is under pressure to get more done in less time at less cost. Workers are under pressure to learn new technologies, or new procedures with out-dated technologies. The resulting stress can be crippling, ...
Views: 2370(8 votes) - An Awesome way to stay fit and healthy! - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from M Nasir AzizWe all wish to stay healthy and fit. So, it is important to perform regular workouts that can be of different kinds. Few people prefer to perform small workouts such as jogging and running, while some others prefer to visit the gym to shun obesity and excess weight. To attain the maximum amount ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - Sleep Disorders: How They Affect Us & How To Lay Them to Rest - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Gary KaplanSleep - An Essential Component of Good Health: Sleep is absolutely essential to good physical and mental health. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep EVERY night. Sleep deprivation -- caused by insufficient sleep or poor quality of sleep -- impairs the body’s immune system, physical reflexes, ...
Views: 2366(2 votes) - How can I possibly learn the sun salutation surya namaskar - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinHow can I possibly learn to do that, the sun salutation (surya namaskar? http://abc-of-yoga.com/yogapractice/sunsalutation.asp. Learn by doing and practicing two poses at a time. When you feel it starts to flow for you with those two, add one more and one more. When you realize how ...
Views: 2360(2 votes) - Does Eating Too Much Yogurt Have Any Side Effects? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneYogurt contains a good amount of calcium. It helps protect against osteoporosis and helps maintain muscles. It also helps to improve digestive health and boosts the immune system. So, does that mean you can go for a yogurt overdose? Is too much yogurt bad for you? To answer these questions, ...
Views: 2353 - The Secret Benefits of Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nigel CoatesThe secret benefits of Guided Meditation are the subtle effects that happen quietly in the background without your conscious awareness. The first term I will introduce is Homeostasis. (Just read it slowly and that is how it is meant to sound) Homeostasis is when the different systems of ...
Views: 2352(7 votes) - Misdiagnosing Narcissism: Asperger's Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Asperger's Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), though evident as early as age 3 (while pathological narcissism cannot be safely diagnosed prior to early adolescence). In both ...
Views: 2351 - Time for an Acupuncture Tune-Up? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfUsually, people come in for acupuncture when they have a specific health problem they want to tackle. Only rarely does someone come in just to see how acupuncture can help them stay well, but the truth is that acupuncture is at its best when used as a tool to prevent illness and maintain ...
Views: 2346(3 votes) - Principles Of Advanced Trigger Point Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Allan BurkeWhen we have one or even 4 trigger points to deal with, chances are that these 4 could be somewhat “connected” if they are all referring to the same type or source of pain. This constitutes a single “Cluster”. If the client has injuries that occurred in different parts ...
Views: 2341(1 vote) - Kombucha Tea and Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sharon KaneI started drinking Kombucha tea a few years ago and immediately noticed positive changes in my health. It seemed as if my digestive system was waking up. It cleared out my sinuses and reduced my sugar cravings. Even my hormone imbalance seemed to clear up! Kombucha tea is a fermented drink ...
Views: 2340(2 votes) - Face Moisturizing Lotion from Himalaya-Vitamin E rich Natural Herbal Product for Skin Moisturize Care - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Online HerbsWhy a healthy skin is vital to your being? Apart from being the largest organ in your body, your skin is also the most exposed one. Thus, you should take good care of your skin since it is a mirror to the outside world reflecting how healthy you are as a person. A very important regimen in ...
Views: 2339 - What is Qi - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Sarah ShupeWhat is qi? We often hear the term interpreted as energy or life force. It is what makes up and animates our bodies. It is responsible for every function from our first breath to our last heart beat. It needs to be abundant and moving harmoniously throughout our bodies to prevent disease. ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - The Benefits of Jenny Craig - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jim MackeyWhat is the secret to weight loss? How can I lose weight without feeling like I'm deprived or starving myself? These are questions we've either asked ourselves, or know someone who has. Some want to lose weight for a special occasion like a wedding or high school reunion. Others need to lose ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - What is Nutritional Microscopy?? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Josh CoffmanWhat is Nutritional Microscopy? Defining this question is more than just giving you an answer, its more than just an explanation, the question shouldn't be, what is nutritional microscopy but how can it help change your life? First you must begin to think of health on a cellular level and ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Gloomy Days Make My Brain Sluggish - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Neal OwensWinter Storms and Overcast Days Affects Your Spirits According to New Study – SunBoxes Brighten Outlook For Winter SADness Gaithersburg, Maryland, December 14, 2009… If the dreary days and winter weather have you feeling unexplained fatigue, irritability and sadness, you aren't alone, ...
Views: 2331(3 votes) - Heal Yourself, Heal the World - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from odette worrellHealing involves change and change requires consistently and consciously letting go of the patterns, thoughts and feelings that we are attached to. Simply put, “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you are going to keep getting what you are getting.” So, how do we change our internal and ...
Views: 2329 - How To Improve The Taste Of Tap Water The Healthy Way - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alvyn KhooThe taste of your tap water is very much due to the quality, which are vary according to the city or region you live in, the water treatment methods used by local municipal , or how long the water take to reach you. However, most water consumers agree that the taste and healthfulness of tap ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - Psychopathic Narcissists: The Uncanny Valley of Cold Empathy - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sam VakninCold Empathy evokes the concept of “Uncanny Valley”, coined in 1970 by the Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori. Mori suggested that people react positively to androids (humanlike robots) for as long as they differ from real humans in meaningful and discernible ways. But the minute these ...
Views: 2326 - YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT - and other thoughts about food - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersI often wondered what I would become if that was really true. For me it would probably be something smelling faintly of chocolate and maybe peanut butter. I do love to eat. In the past it was the bigger the better and the more the merrier. Lately I have realized that a lot of my food issues ...
Views: 2326 - 20 Problem Solvers From Hell: What Type of Problem Solver Are You? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceHave you ever thought about the type of problem solver that you are? If you haven't, now is probably a good time to think about it. In today's day and age, problems are more complicated than they have ever been before. Ever since the start of the information age and the knowledge economy, the ...
Views: 2325 - The Danger In Baby Shampoo - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Bette DowdellThe labels on baby shampoos sure sound good. Gentle. Non-irritating. Everything a good mother could want. And some have pictures of smiling, happy babies to seal the deal. Most of those labels don’t tell the truth. They can’t, because if moms knew the truth, they wouldn’t buy the shampoo. ...
Views: 2325 - Asthma - Cough Symptoms Of Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchAsthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Qi Gong - Body Mind Breath Meditation Exercise Overview and Research - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Spence PentlandToday Qigong is most often referred to as any set of breathing and Qi circulation techniques that are capable of improving health, preventing illness, and strengthening the body. Qigong is slow meditative exercise for the body, the breath, and the mind. 'Qi' is the vital force behind ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - The Fastest Way to Lose Weight is to STOP Feeding Your Feelings - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Ange AngladeDoes any of these sound like you? You eat when you are experiencing heavy stress You eat when you have to make major decisions You gain weight during times of stress. You eat because you can't lose the weight fast enough You eat when you’re bored because there’s nothing else to do. You ...
Views: 2322 - The Vaccination Debate - Gardasil: A Cervical Cancer Breakthrough - or Another Dangerous Vaccine? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaGabrielle had it all. Beautiful and smart, she was a varsity and competitive All-Star cheerleader … a gymnast … and an honor-roll student involved in leadership at her school. Then her parents chose to get Gabi vaccinated with Gardasil. Now, at just 15 years of age, she feels like she's ...
Views: 2318 - Spiritual Health Is Important to Physical Healing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Rhonda JonesThe Bibles says, “Beloved, I pray that you prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.” Many times our physical illness and ailments are directly related to our spiritual and emotional health. If we are living in fear, negativity, anger, resentment, or abnormal amounts of stress, ...
Views: 2317(1 vote) - Why Buy HCG Diet Drops vs African Mango Pills? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Kirsten GrossHave you been trying to lose those excess pounds that you have been dragging around with you and you simply feel like losing hope and have been entertaining thoughts of just reaching for your favorite snacks? You obviously have not considered trying to buy HCG Diet Drops, with this product you ...
Views: 2316 - 3 Hidden Causes of Joint Pain - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.3 Hidden Reasons Your Joints Are Sore No matter where you go these days, you’re sure to run into someone hunched over their cell phone, thumbs deftly typing out a text message. Americans now send millions of text messages every day. If you guessed complaints of sore hands and thumbs are on ...
Views: 2310 - 5 Things To Know For Sarah Summer Yeast Cure - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from todd bowmanYeast infections affect millions of Americans. More than half of the population of this country will endure yeast infections at least once in their lifetime. So that you can find out regarding the Sarah Summer Yeast Cure, I suggest you finish looking over this write-up. There has been a big ...
Views: 2303 - ***The Medicine Wheel of Plant Uses - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Susun WeedThe Medicine Wheel of Plant Usesby Susun Weed ©2003 There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? How can we know which herb is best to use for a particular person? Do we need a system of ...
Views: 2302 - A Review on Tim Ferriss’ The 4 Hour Body - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Lucia N SolivioWe grew up knowing the three cardinal rules on how to stay healthy – eat the right food, exercise at least 30 minutes a day, and get the right amount of sleep. Much has been said about these basic health principles; many books have been written and various diet standards were borne out of it. ...
Views: 2299 - Activated Charcoal Powder: A Lifesaver - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Pete RoblesActivated charcoal powder is one of the most powerful bulk herbs that you will find. This is because of one single reason—it can save your life. Interested yet? Of course, many other herbs can help you live a healthy and fit life well away from harmful diseases such as cancer and such. Some can ...
Views: 2298 - How Anti-Inflammatory Diet Works for Chronic Pain in Menopause? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Margaux DiazIf you are in peri-menopause or already into menopause, chances are high that you could have experienced chronic pains during this period. Joint pains are common among people as they age. You probably would feel some stiffness, aching and swelling around your joints and sometimes you would feel ...
Views: 2298 - Penis Health Matters - Nine Penis Nutrients a Man Needs Every Day - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from John DuganEveryone knows the keys to long-term health are eating right, exercising, and getting the daily recommended intake of essential vitamins and nutrients. Most men believe that if they follow the basic health rules, the entire body - penis included - will be taken care of. While it’s true that what ...
Views: 2296 - Guard Against Summer Ear Injuries! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Stacy WishnerWith summer just around the corner, I know I’m going to start seeing a lot more patients with ear complaints and injuries. Why? Many ear conditions and injuries arise from things associated with warm weather and busier outdoor activity, like water sports, motorcycles, and amusement park rides, ...
Views: 2295(2 votes) - How To Grow Taller During Puberty - Could It Be Possible to Increase Your Height During Puberty? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Mike AndrewWe receive an email asking about 'how to grow taller during puberty'. Consequently, we come up with this post that will help others learn strategy to reach that goal. There are plenty of sites to be found that claim that you are able to gain height during puberty by having hormone ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Why Restoring Your Digestive System Can Help Erectile Problems - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Helena EderveenOf all the systems in your body, your digestive system is the most important. Why? Because your digestive system helps pass nutrients and the energy that you get from food into your body. If your digestive system doesn’t function properly, you do not get the nutrients you need to survive and ...
Views: 2294 - ***Healing Patterns by Lumari - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHEALING PATTERNS AND CREATING HARMONY As you participate with the energies flowing through your world, remember that this is a time for change. Many dramas are being played for your benefit. Whether these dramas are in your personal life or within the global arena, you are working within these ...
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