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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- ***When You Stop Pushing Your Voice, You Will Stop the Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Nancy DanielsI hear from many people about their chronic hoarseness, a persistent sore throat, and even loss of voice by the end of the day. This is called vocal abuse and until you change how you produce voiced sound, you will not stop this abuse. Most people are using only 4 of their 5 resonators to ...
Views: 1653 - Avoiding Penis Bumps - The Secret to a Firm, Smooth, Sexy Rod - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from John Dugan"It's not what you have; it's the way you use what you have." Supportive lovers have whispered these words to their partners for decades, and often, these willing mates aren't simply being kind. Human bodies often nestle together in surprising ways, so what one might consider a defect could be ...
Views: 1653 - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - 3 Tips To Relieve Stress In Your Day - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksWhen I made the commitment to do whatever it took to get healthy and regain my energy I realized that dealing with stress was an essential part of it. I practiced many natural therapies like yoga, meditation, reflexology, and energy therapy which helped me cope with daily activities. But it ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Heavy Menstrual Periods? Blame It On Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Paul RodgersThyroid hormone regulates everything from your metabolism to your digestive system. Since it normally slowly creeps up on you, it is quite frequent not to realize that there has been a change in your energy levels, memory, menstrual periods and skin texture. Menstrual periods could differ from ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Body Types - Do You Like How You Look? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredBody Types - Do You Like How You Look? CAN YOU MORPH INTO A DIFFERENT BODY TYPE? Did you know that there are three different body types? All of us fit into one of these types, or we may have elements of several. They are: Endomorph is a heavy body with a soft and rounded shape. ...
Views: 1646(6 votes) - How to Check if your Vitamins and Supplements are Safe - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Peter RosebergIf you’re one of those certified fitness fanatics, then chances are you’ll be up to date on the latest vitamins and supplements available in the market. But then, even if you are taking the best and most effective supplements known to man, are you absolutely sure that they are safe and right for ...
Views: 1645 - Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies for Pets And People Too - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Tania LawsonJust like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Timeless Wisdom on Health and Anger Management - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from William F SmithI recently read a book first published in 1796, entitled “The Immortal Mentor.” The preface was written by George Washington, praising the author’s work. The first section was about health, and the premise that our extremes of lifestyle shorten our lives by many years, while moderation in all ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Should I take the seasonal Flu Shot? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNew vaccine has been created using an immune adjuvant called squaline, that has been shown to produce devastating neurological injuries in animals and has been strongly linked to the Gulf War syndrome and the 200% increase in the fatal disease ALS in soldiers receiving the anthrax vaccine. No ...
Views: 1642 - Turning Poison Into Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Tina TessinaThe revered Sufi poet, Rumi, wrote: “We turn poison into medicine and our sorrows into blessings” I’m thankful for many things. I live a wonderful life, surrounded by loving friends and my beloved husband, Richard; I have the privilege of doing ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - Reset, Realigh, and Reemerge - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Simon T BaileyI’d been having problems with my cell phone for several weeks – it just wasn’t working quite right. I called the service line, and the representative suggested I push the phone’s reset button to restore the settings to their original programming. Realizing I had nothing ...
Views: 1641 - Stress Relief For The Weary Teacher - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezStress, we often hear how stress can affect our health but as a teacher this risk is even greater. Teachers encounter a huge amount of stress and it's become a part of the norm and most of the things that others would find stressful; teachers consider a part of the everyday routine. The one room ...
Views: 1641 - 5 Holiday Wellness Secrets: Don't Just Survive, Enjoy! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Roberta MittmanThe month of December, like any other time of year, can come with a different vibe for each of us. - a time to be grateful and enjoy the company of friends and family - a celebration season full of parties, laughter, and shopping for presents - a period of anticipation, looking hopefully ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Life is Short. Live it Now! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Susan SheppardWatching the news is depressing. Mother Nature is really agitated this year. Excessive snow storms, rain and floods, violent earthquakes, Tsunamis, the incredible surge of tornados this year is creating havoc in the world. With just minutes warning any of these natural disasters can change ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - The Reality on How to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Zirah MelodyNearly 80% of the people on a given community in America are obese, fat or on the path of being fat. It is a common problem now a days on How to Lose Weight Fast. It is a never simple task because it involves a lot of effort and hard work to be able to succeed in losing that unwanted ...
Views: 1639 - Treatments for Bleeding Hemorrhoids - 3 Ways to Stop the Bleeding - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids, both internal and external, are perianal varicose veins. This means that hemorrhoids are blood vessels in the internal and external anal tissue that have swollen due to being over-strained by fecal matter that have less moisture than the normal or due to prolonged pressure on the ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - What are Fallen Arches? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Steve RobertsFallen arches are also known as flat feet (pes planus), which is a condition in which the foot does not have the normal arch found in the inner portion of the foot. Normally, tight bands of tendons are attached at the heel and foot bone. They pull together along with tendons of the leg to form ...
Views: 1639 - Fight Obesity With Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Neelima ReddyObesity is considered to be a chronic disease. This means that symptoms are built slowly with time and this problem can’t be solved overtime. Some people ignore this health condition, not taking into account that it will lead to serious health problems like heart diseases, osteoarthritis as well ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - The 4-Step Process for Overcoming Addiction and Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeWhen we talk about addiction and substance abuse, the two substances that come to mind are drug and alcohol. Generally, these substances include tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine. For a fact, illicit drug use in the United States is on the increase. Results of the Substance Abuse and Mental ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - How Correct Ergonomics at Work Can Boost Employee Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Becky MorrisWhen we talk about wellness, the first things that come to mind are eating healthy and getting enough exercise. But when it comes to workplace wellness there are many more things involved, including reduction of sitting and workstation set-up – known as ergonomics. Ergonomics is defined as the ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Metformin The Wonder Drug - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Ziesha SheyMetformin is an effective and potent anti diabetic drug of the biguanide drugs category. It is basically used to control blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes. However, apart from its basic function of reducing the blood sugar levels in the body, metformin has also been ...
Views: 1635 - Peter Fogel "How Humor Can Heal You Through the Tough Times!" - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelIt was 1990 and I was back in NYC from LA dealing with my terminally ill mother in Cedar Sinai Hospital. Three years earlier, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. As you might have experienced yourself, back in those days the dreaded chemo was really the only treatment available. She put up the ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - Solving Millennial Workforce Stress - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Lance BregerNo one can escape stress - not even the mighty Millennials. The fact is, they are the most stressed of all generations! According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Millennials (ages 18 to 33) report the highest average stress levels... and it's climbing. Thirty-nine percent ...
Views: 1634 - What EFT Tapping Is and What It Is Not - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaEvery now and then, there is controversy about what constitutes EFT Tapping, EFT, or Tapping, and what does not. It can be very confusing if you are looking to learn EFT or thinking of using an EFT practitioner. With this in mind, here are a few pointers about what constitutes EFT, Tapping, or ...
Views: 1634 - 9 Fast Fixes for Instant Energy and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 9 Fast Fixes for Instant Energy * Little lifestyle or diet tweaks -- like the size of your Starbucks order or what you music is on your iPod -- can help bring you out of a slump. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1633 - Get Tips on how to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Parkar AtkinsonThe most important and best way to lose weight is to stay motivated on your mission to lose weight. This is rather the most challenging thing to pursue but this is the most practical answer to the question how to lose weight fast? Most of us are not dedicated to our goal to lose weight. If we ...
Views: 1633 - Health Diet - Gall Bladder Problems and Gallstone Prevention With Pain Relieving Diet Changes - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Candice McInnesExplaining the gall bladder This little organ is slightly pear shaped and is found just under the liver. It works in conjunction with our liver and is the storage place for bile [this is a product produced by our liver]. Bile [yellow/brown/greenish in color, containing water, fats, protein, ...
Views: 1633 - Book Resource: Stress Management Blueprint 2.0: Design Your Stress Relief Plan - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Stephanie EissingerStress Management Blueprint 2.0: Design Your Stress Relief Plan is the third book in the Stress Management 2.0 series. It includes detailed stress information and a blueprint to making a supercharged Stress Relief Plan that is personalized by the individual and simple. It’s a great resource ...
Views: 1632 - Releasing Entities and Restoring Fullness of Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lily MarsEntities are disembodied souls who have not made the full transition to the other side, or gone 'into the light'. For one reason or another, they have chosen to remain on this Earthly dimension after their human existence has ended in physical death. There are several reasons why a soul may ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - How optimistic are you...really? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jayne Warrilow“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” Winston Churchill What does being an optimist really mean? Does it mean we always feel positive? Does it imply we have no concerns for the future? Does it suggest that we will ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - After a Stroke or TBI, Exercise Ongoing After Therapy Services - What Can Be Expected - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Leon EdwardFamilies can expect expert guidance from the physician team at the hospital with specialists in physical and occupational therapy providing customized plans. However with stroke or tbi and some brain injuries, live at home can be certainly changed as well as he lives and planning of ...
Views: 1630 - Tips to Control Emotion and Stress, Fuel Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipAmerican waistlines continue to expand at an ever alarming rate, increasing the incidence of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and cancer. Successful weight loss consists of three critical components: reduced calories from a well balanced diet, regular physical activity and controlling ...
Views: 1630 - Crystal Healing: New Age “Hooey” or Surprising Truth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Teal ScottTo most of us, who have spent our lives grounded in the physical plane that we like to call “reality”, the idea of crystal healing has made it’s way into the category of irrational superstition and “new age hooey”. It’s as if most of us are asking, how in the world can a rock be anything more ...
Views: 1628 - How to Build a Whole Wellness Team - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Courtney RagonesiWhen you bought your home and moved into a new neighborhood, you checked out the local hospital, local public schools, the fire house, and the local grocery store. You were making sure that all of your needs were met. But do you do that for your wellness? Do you scope out resources before a ...
Views: 1628 - Welcome - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Grant KruhlyHello, I am Dr. Grant Kruhly, Chiropractor, Nutritionist, Life Guide and Sensei of Japanese Sword and Meditation. I’d like to briefly explain the comprehensive system of Health and Wellness care I offer to my patients. With these highly advanced healing systems, I have been very successful ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - What You Need to Know About Vitamin C - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaFor years vitamin C has been considered the king of antioxidants. First isolated in 1928 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, the importance of vitamin C in human health is remarkable as can be attested to by the hundreds of studies on this extraordinary vitamin. An interesting fact ...
Views: 1626(3 votes) - Why do we need Braces? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Dental ChicagoWhat Are Braces Braces can be best defined as a device used to align the denture set. The teeth are regarded as misaligned when they are out of place, crooked, crowded or have abnormal spaces. In other words, if the bite of the person is not perfect, for instance, upper jaw is not meeting the ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - 6 Quick Energy Pick Me Ups! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Adela RubioEver have one of those days when you’re just dragging and you can’t quite spark up much energy for even the most mundane activity? Whether it’s lethargy in your body or just a fuzzy-headed feeling, here are six quick energy amplifiers: 1. Peppermint Essential Oil To experience a quick ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Dentistry and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneSnoring is usually not something we are very concerned about, unless our sleep mate is causing a disruption to your sleep. But, did you know that frequent, loud snoring may be a sign of something more serious than keeping your partner up during the night. This could be a sign of sleep apnea ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - How to Know if Statin Drugs Are Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Michelle BurnsStatin drugs are among the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals in this country and include: Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lescol (fluvastatin). According to medical studies, pharmaceutical studies, ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - The Positive Effects Of Meditation & Brain Entrainment On Your Body's Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from francesco costabileMeditation has been scientifically proven to aid in the release of healthy chemicals into the blood stream. These are listed below, along with descriptions of their effects on the body/mind. The propagation of these chemicals can be achieved with the addition of brain entrainment, which assists ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - 5 Things to Look for in a Facial Exercise Program - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Cynthia RowlandA facial exercise program is wonderfully reliable if you want a younger looking face. There are five things to look for to determine if you are going to develop the type of results that will help you look five, ten even fifteen years younger. Facial exercise is nothing to be frightened of, ...
Views: 1623 - Life is BeautifulSubmitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Michelle MorandLife is beautiful. It is complex and it has many twists and turns, but it has a quality of freedom and the opportunity for constant self-creationism that, with the right mindset, allows each of us to feel exuberant, passionate, alive and fulfilled whether we are accepting a Nobel prize, giving ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - 6 Factors That Separate Great Kids From Good Ones - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Anna RodriguezWhat makes a good parent? What does it take to be successful in the noblest task of raising children? This job is daunting because there are no rules, no formula, no one to tell you exactly how to do it. Science can sometimes do the trick in helping a parent raise an achiever. For example, ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Holiday Stress Busting: Eat, Drink, Spend ... and be Miserable? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Arlene UngerHoliday Stress Busting: Eat, Drink, Spend ... and be Miserable? Keeping Food in Balance According to the American Heart Association, we run the risk of gaining five or more pounds between Halloween and New Years. We add an average of 200 calories more per day than we really need. Such ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - 14 Tips on Eating Your Way to Wellness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp1. Break your fast(breakfast)- increase metabolism; non-acid producing, low-sugar/glycemic fruits and green/fruit juices; or light, alkalizing foods only. 2. Grazing-eating 5-6 smaller meals per day vs. 3 large meals (a portion is the size of your fist, not what you can get on your ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - Aloe Vera Juice Heals and Soothes Like No Other Plant Extract - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Rick LomasYou already know that aloe vera is a great herbal remedy. You've probably put aloe vera on a sunburn at least once in your life. You might have also used it to treat wounds or to fight against fungi or bacteria and to relieve a variety of skin conditions. It's less widely known that aloe vera ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - How Bodyweight Exercises are the Ideal Techniques to Get Fit - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Pete JenningsHow to Workout Using Bodyweight Exercises The health community is a a complicated mess of fancy exercise equipment and expensive fitness center memberships. With all of the information online it is extremely challenging to understand which exercise techniques are best. So, I'm here to make ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - How to help the body cope with bad weather? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Todor StoianovSeveral simple and effective rules for daily life. Winter does not necessarily mean just cold weather. Sometimes as early winter is associated with unstable weather - temperatures are changing, the cold changes with relatively good weather, rain and snow at times, then stops. Middle of ...
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