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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Drug Abuse: Warning Signs Of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsDrug abuse has a wide range of definitions related to taking a psychoactive drug or performance enhancing drug for a non-therapeutic or non-medical effect. Some of the most commonly abused drugs include alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, and opium ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - 4 Embarrassing Body Problems You Definitely Want To Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn a time when beauty and fitness is important, having any type of skin or body problem can be a cause for embarrassment, especially when other people find out about it. Having huge acne on your face, pimples on your back, spider veins on your legs are really nasty problems that you want to get ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Child Obesity - Causes And How To Prevent It - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsObesity results when too much fat accumulates in the body. A person is normally considered obese when his or her weight is 20% over the normal body-weight for height and age and the Body Mass Index (BMI) measures 30 or more. Now recognized as a serious medical problem, obesity affects about 30% ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Diabetes Information - Types And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsDiabetes is a very serious disease. Left unchecked, it can bring serious consequences including death. Fortunately, it is a disease that can be managed. Unfortunately most of the people who have diabetes do not know that they have it and hence do not treat it till it become very late. If you ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Does Colloidal Silver Really Cure Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Infections? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Steve BarwickFour recent clinical studies have demonstrated that silver in a variety of forms -- including colloidal silver -- is able to cure the deadly antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections that now kill more Americans each year than AIDS infections. Here is a brief synopsis of the recently revealed good ...
Views: 5552(1 vote) - Caring For Your Adrenal Glands - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDYour adrenal glands may be something you don’t think about on a regular basis, but having healthy adrenal glands is vital to your good health. The adrenal glands are small walnut-sized glands that are located on top of your kidney. These glands are important because they are essentially the ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Balancing The Hormones - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDThere are thousands of hormones in the body. Some of the most commonly known hormones are estrogen, testosterone and insulin, but there are many more that you do not necessarily think about on a regular basis that effect your body in various ways. Hormones are essentially chemicals in the body ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Candida Control - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDCandida albicans, also known as “yeast,” naturally occurs within the body. Yeast was first introduced to the medical community nearly 20 years ago and is naturally occurring in the gut. Typically, normal levels of yeast do not affect us and works with our bodies in a symbiotic fashion, but ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Enemas: An Old Remedy To New Problems - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDIn the “old days" people regularly gave themselves enemas to ensure regularity as well as to introduce helpful and active agents into the body. Enemas provided them with several health benefits such as relief from impacted stools as well as bodily sludge. The enema encouraged the body to ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Improving The Health Of Your Colon - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDMost Americans do not provide much thought to the health of their colons. But just about everybody in the United States is in need of colon care and this is not only due to our lifestyles, but to the fact that we have been fed food in our lives that has led to serious colon conditions that ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Probiotics: Restoring Good Bacteria In Your Colon - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDProbiotics are beneficial bacteria or yeasts in the form of a dietary supplement. Taking probiotics helps to replenish the natural gut flora that thrives in your digestive system. Doctors and nutritionists often recommend these, particularly after you have had a course of antibiotics. Many ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Why Health Coaching Is Different For Women Than For Men - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Lynn SmithHealth coaching is about making real, positive, and lasting change in the quality of our health. But when it comes to health coaching for women, there are additional factors that need to be considered. First, is the caregiver factor. Women are just naturally the caregiver, it comes down to those ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - Problematic Parasites - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDThese days, especially in North America, it seems as though everybody is sick with ailments that the doctors just cannot pinpoint. Ask yourself this: If you look at all the people you know, how many are suffering from some sort of illness or pain that they cannot find relief for? Probably just ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Receive Enzymes The Natural Way - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDIn today’s society, the level of vegetable consumption has decreased immensely. This is because more and more people are on the go and eat more and more processed foods. It is estimated that Americans spent more than $110 billion on fast food in 2000, a large contrast to the $6 billion that ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Golden Tips For Baby Skin Care - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Peter sams• Babies have sensitive skin that dries out easily. While some parents like to give the baby a bath every day, most babies, especially younger infants, only need one every few days. In between baths, parents should take care to keep baby's face and bottom very clean. Babies can have tub ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Vegan Alternatives To Gelatin - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Nicholas TanGelatin serves both nutritional and culinary roles in nonvegetarian diets; however, a lot of vegetarians and all vegans do not consume gelatin in its many forms because it is often created out of boiled pig skins and dissolved veal cartilage and bones. This leaves vegetarians with a gap in ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Four Keys To Choosing A Health Coach - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Lynn SmithYou’ve had enough! Your weight keeps creeping up and you’re feeling progressively more out of shape. You joined a health club but you stopped going. You’ve been on Weight Watchers off and on. You know you need to get serious about taking care of yourself before you get any older. You’ve heard ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Words From The Heart - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Gregory Anne CoxWe use the word heart in conjunction with feelings of elation, sadness, kindness, love, and desire. All of these are simply words that we use to describe the emotions that come out of our daily experiences. The heart has for centuries been considered the seat of the soul and emotion but in a way ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Migraine - Alternative Treatment For Migraine Disease - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Peter samsA migraine is a throbbing, intense headache in one half of the head. It can affect people of all ages. The cause of migraine is not known. During an attack, the blood vessels in the brain dilate and then draw together with stimulation of nerve endings near the affected blood vessels. These ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Eczema - Causes And Herbal Remedies For Eczema - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Peter samsEczema is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including young infants. About 1-2 percent of adults have eczema, and as many as 20 percent of children are affected. It usually begins early in life, even before asthma or hay fever. Most affected individuals have their first ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Anorexia Nervosa - Causes, Signs And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Peter samsAnorexia nervosa is a kind of reverse addiction: an addiction to not eating. And like many addicts, anorexics deny having a problem. They see themselves as healthy, but others see the terrible damage to body and mind that anorexia causes. Like addiction, though, anorexia can be confronted and ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Skin Cancer: Causes And Treatment Of Skin Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsCancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in basal cells (small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin) is called basal cell ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Give Your Feet A Treat - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people put their focus on making their face, hair, hands and skin beautiful. More often than not, they forget to give even the slightest attention to their feet. This has got to change. It is important to note that your feet deserves all the rest and respect it needs because they are ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - What Happens When You Take Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Peter samsDrug Abuse Drugs are chemicals that have a profound impact on the neurochemical balance in the brain which directly affects how you feel and act. People who are suffering emotionally use drugs, not so much for the rush, but to escape from their problems. They are trying to self-medicate ...
Views: 5260(1 vote) - Mental Health Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental, neurological and ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Toenail Fungus - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr John AnneThe most common source of infection related to the toenail is due to fungus, which is clinically ranked in up to twenty percent of all disorders concerning toenails. Medically, such condition is termed onychomycosis. Among the worldwide population of adults, toenail fungus infections are found ...
Views: 3322(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Toothache - Fast Tooth Pain Relief - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr John AnneAche of the tooth, more commonly known as a toothache, is clinically labeled either odontalgia or odontalgy. The intense discomfort associated with such affected tooth, is in the aching pain that involves the tooth or areas around it. Sources that contribute to the aching tooth are developed ...
Views: 4148(1 vote) - Dental Problems Treatment - Bleeding Gums, Toothache And Tooth Loss - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Peter samsBleeding Gums Bleeding gums is usually a sign of gum disease. In the majority of cases it is a sign of a condition called gingivitis, which means inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis (pronounced "jin-ja-VI-tus"), is the inflammation, swelling, and bleeding of gum tissues. The primary cause of ...
Views: 2822(1 vote) - So You Wanna Lose Weight?? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaSo You wanna lose weight???? A couple of days ago, I was invited to a fancy ball. Everyone was dressed in their finery and each was trying to outdo the other in the jewels and clothes. Everywhere you looked it was bling bling!. Well after all it was the Diwali ( Indian New year) ball. It is an ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - Teeth Problems - Toothache Treatment And Bad Breath Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsGingivitis Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. It is usually painless and most people do not realize they have it until their dentist or hygienist tells them. Bleeding of the gums during brushing or flossing is sometimes apparent to the patient, but this is not always the case. The gums do ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Diabetic Complications - Minimize Complications With Diet - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Dr John AnneDiabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the beta cells of the pancreas i.e. islets of langerhans are not able to produce a sufficient amount of insulin to avert hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabetes i.e. IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is generally caused by auto-immune ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Take Charge Of Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Karen MurankoMy mind is an incredible mechanism. It allows me to perform all of the functions I need to go about my daily affairs. It is also my enemy. My mind is creating terrifying thoughts, feelings and emotions over which I have no control. At first I feel as if my feet are not touching the ground. ...
Views: 1352 - Physical Therapy - Causes And Types - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsPhysical therapy is the science of blending physiology with exercises and applying these principles to the body when an injury is sustained. Physical therapy for back and neck conditions focuses on the structures that support the spine and its joints including muscles, tendons, and ...
Views: 1075 - Skin Cancer - Symptoms, Facts And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsSkin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. Skin cancers are a rapidly growing portion of all cancers diagnosed each year. It is believed that increased sun exposure and a decreased ozone layer are a major cause of this phenomenon. This guide is designed to show you the common ...
Views: 967 - Shut Up, Put Up, And Get Some Quiet Back - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDarghWhen firestorms raged across Southern California and land lines were down, having a cell phone to call my family was a blessing. When I could sit in my ocean front garden and use both hands while talking to my Mother in Florida, I adored my cell phone. After getting lost in a jumble of ...
Views: 1182 - Benefits Of Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cynthia PerkinsThe benefits of exercise go far beyond losing weight or building an attractive body. We often hear that we are supposed to exercise, but unfortunately many people tend dismiss the importance and value of this simple act, as just something doctors or health care providers routinely say to keep ...
Views: 1577 - Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Charmaine SaundersWellness is the buzz word for health these days and I like it. It implies a much wider scope of fitness than a balanced diet, regular exercise or a well-toned body. It speaks of an wholistic approach and attitude to living, taking in emotional and psychological factors as well as physical. So, ...
Views: 1258 - High Blood Pressure - How To Lower It With Diet And Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Dr John AnneWhile high blood pressure or hypertension is a serious health concern, there’s good news. No matter what your age or physical condition be, there are things you can do to avert high blood pressure. The United States Department of Health and Human Services offers these six tips to help ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Dry And Wet forms Of Age-related Macular Degeneration Overview - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Connie LimonWe use our central vision every day for seeing objects clearly and for reading and driving. The eye disease that gradually destroys sharp, central vision associated with aging is age-related macular degeneration or AMD. AMD affects the macula. This is the part of the eye that allows you to ...
Views: 1391 - Heartburn Relief - Tips To Set Off Heartburn Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Dr John AnneA bitter taste in the mouth, a constant cough, sore throat, tiredness ... if you are waking every morning with these conditions of nighttime heartburn, you should do something. A large number of people experience heartburn and the more serious condition gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - All About Breating - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Marie WilsonBreathing is one thing our body does automatically. However, shallow breathing is the habit for many and it’s an unhealthy habit! All systems of the body require oxygen--the more the better. Are you a shallow breather? Shallow breathing limits the flow of oxygen to the brain cells and to the ...
Views: 1519 - An Overview Of Amenorrhea - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Connie LimonThe absence of a menstrual period is called “amenorrhea.” There are two kinds: • Primary: When a young girl has not yet had a period by age 16 • Secondary: A woman who used to have a regular period but then stopped for at least three months (this can include pregnancy) Signs of amenorrhea ...
Views: 1399 - Adrenal Fatigue Diet - Guidelines For Regaining Your Energy And Health - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Caroline SelfeFollowing a healthy adrenal fatigue diet will help you regain your vitality and well-being. If you are feeling wiped out by excessive stress, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Making an effort at eating more consciously can be the first step towards recovery. An adrenal fatigue diet ...
Views: 1310 - Optimism In Two Feet Of Snow - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Justin LockSo, another foot of snow just fell on my home in South Ontario and I could not be happier. I was up at three in the morning, watched my favourite show then bundled up to start moving some snow. Normally I absolutely hate freezing my butt of in the sub zero temperatures but today was the ...
Views: 1818 - Finding your Path to Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Holly StokesPerhaps the biggest paradigm shift we can make in our lives; whether illness, relationship difficulties, or any of life’s challenges is, “You are in charge.” You are in charge of your health, your body, and in creating the results you want. The biggest trap we can fall into is ...
Views: 884 - Achieve Ideal Weight And Increase Energy Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThese three powerful strategies can help you to achieve your ideal weight and improve your overall health and vitality. 1. Boost the Energy of Your Spleen to Raise Metabolism In summer, we tend to drink and eat cold foods. Yet, cold foods and drinks can suppress the energy of the spleen to ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Allergic Reactions to Mold - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Connie LimonMold is a common cause of allergy. There are thousands of types of molds and yeasts, however, only a small number of molds are widely recognized to cause allergic reactions. Allergic rhinitis can result when tiny fungal spores, or sometimes pieces of fungi is inhaled. These small, mold spores ...
Views: 1784 - What Causes Seasonal Allergy and what can we do to protect ourselves? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Connie LimonTiny pollen grains are released from trees, weeds, and grasses each spring, summer and fall. Pollen is necessary to fertilize parts of other plants; however, many never reach their destination. Pollen instead enters human noses and throats causing a type of seasonal allergic rhinitis called ...
Views: 1552 - How Can You Differentiate Between The Symptoms of Allergy, Asthma And The Common Cold? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Connie LimonMany scientists think some people inherit the tendency to be allergic from one or both parents. However, they probably do not inherit a tendency to be allergic to any specific allergen. If both parents have allergies, their children are more likely to develop allergies. Allergy defined: • An ...
Views: 1614 - *** Wellness 2008 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Rico CavegliaWellness is a popular term these days and a variety of wellness centers are springing up through out America. This is a good thing even if many are limited in scope. I say this because America is not well. Amazing revelations Did you know that the World Health Organization doesn’t even ...
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