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- High Blood Pressure Postpartum - Know Its Dangers - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonPregnancy is a very precious thing especially for women who don’t have a child yet. They take care of themselves because they know that a new life is starting to grow inside their womb. Carrying a baby for almost nine months is not an easy thing to do. There are many things to consider ...
Views: 3809 - Children's Health - Autism - Definition and Causes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Autism is one of the most common forms of brain development disorder and one in 166 child is diagnosed with some forms of autism. Children who are diagnosed with autism tend to have weak immune system and auto immune problems. Autism is defined as medical condition in which a ...
Views: 3800(3 votes) - Tilted Uterus Causes Backaches - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you have frequent backaches? Is sex painful for you? If you’re a woman, perhaps it’s time to see a doctor. You may have a retroverted uterus. The most frequent position of the uterus is forward or anteverted with its closed end higher than the cervix. If it tilts backward and ...
Views: 3796 - ***Diabetes and Its Relationship to Erectile Dysfunction in Men - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenOur society today has advanced so far that we now find ourselves with an excess of wealth, in relative terms, that means we generally can indulge our appetites for the finest foods or even tons of fast food that grandparents or even our parents were not able to access. Additionally, new ...
Views: 3775(3 votes) - Good reasons to become a dentist - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Sylvia tysonThere are myriad reasons why people opt the career of dentistry. By getting into the field of general dentistry you get a quantity of opportunity wherein you can make a good modify in people's life and help them in their dental issues. By coming into this profession you become your own boss with ...
Views: 3775 - Most common Types of Cancer -Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Kyle NortonKidney Kidney is an essential organ od our body, beside it is best known for its function in the urinary system, it also regulates regulation of electrolytes, blood pressure, maintains acid-base balance, produces hormone calcitriol, renin, and erythropoietin, etc. In the urinary system, kidney ...
Views: 3757 - Recipe for Homemade Low Sugar, Salt-Free Ice Cream – The Real Deal - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Like so many others in my generation, my mother made ice cream at home from her own recipes often employing my brothers and me to turn the crank on a hot summer day. When Baskin Robbins was founded in Burbank not far from our home, my mother was so impressed with their organic ice creams that ...
Views: 3757(8 votes) - My Holistic Medical Experiences With Sugar: Migraines, Blood Sugar, and Intestinal Yeast Infections - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 3750(1 vote) - COACHING Why do people seek it? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyLet’s first define COACHING as being a means of support given by someone having expertise in a certain domain. This support will be brought to you in consultations sessions given by email, over the phone or face to face individually or in groups. In some cases, the goals pursued will be known ...
Views: 3747 - Post Acute Withdrawal: When will it End? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisMany addicts in recovery wonder when symptoms of post acute withdrawal will end. In fact, it's the most common question related to this condition, but the answer is different for every person. Fortunately, there are a number of factors that a person can successfully influence that will help to ...
Views: 3746 - 5 steps to minimize your dissertation proposal from being rejected - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Rose TylerMost students find that their dissertation proposal research gets bounced back time and again as the committee will always see an underlying fault in the proposal. The committee determines if a project is worth taking up by the student and the committee in terms of time and effort and the worth ...
Views: 3735 - Attention Crohn’s and IBD Sufferers – Harvard Researchers Discover the Obvious About How Genetically Modified Foods Lead to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.A September 16, 2010 conducted by Cell Host & Microbe, Harvard School of Public Health (“HSPH”) researchers found that “certain bacteria that inhabit the intestines provides the environmental trigger that initiates and perpetuates chronic intestinal inflammation in individuals who are ...
Views: 3731(4 votes) - Optimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Prof. George GrantOptimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6: Based on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average ...
Views: 3731 - Interrupting the Cycle of Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Darlene LancerIf you suffer from chronic pain, you are not alone. Millions of Americans seek treatment for chronic pain, pain that continues for more than six months. Chronic pain is no longer viewed as a symptom, but as an illness in itself. Things we take for granted, such as eating, sleeping, dressing, ...
Views: 3728(2 votes) - Chemotherapy Survival Guide: Dealing with Nausea - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsHere are some suggestions to help you get through your chemotherapy treatment. By preventing nausea you can be comfortable, stay well nourished, and feel better sooner. BEFORE TREATMENT It’s not necessary to have an empty stomach before getting chemotherapy. Staying well nourished and well ...
Views: 3727(1 vote) - Have You Thought About Alkaline Water For Good Health? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Brad HamiltonAlkaline water is effective to help slow down the aging process. Antioxidants or negative electrons in alkaline water helps the body to fight disease, and alkaline water from an alkalizer machine is an excellent source of antioxidants. By drinking alkaline water, acidosis, disease, and illness ...
Views: 3724 - UTI Treatment- 7 Things You Need To Know About Your Urine, Diet And Infection - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Joe BartonDoesn't it seem like you only think about your health when you have some type of ailment that leaves you feeling miserable. And if you are suffering with a urinary infection, then you can contest to what I am writing. Without any hesitation, urinary tract infections can be a nightmare. But ...
Views: 3702 - MSM For Natural Pain Relief, Tissue Repair, And General Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Jennifer KaysMethylsulfonymethane, i.e. MSM, is a naturally occurring sulfur compound. MSM comes from plankton which releases dimethylsulfonium into the water. It is then oxidized into MSM as it reaches the surface of the water due to the presence of ozone and ultraviolet light. MSM then dissolves into the ...
Views: 3697 - Smoking Cigarettes – Bad Habit or Physical Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Andy AitchA young man, or boy even, lighting up a cigarette for the first time ever certainly doesn’t need to smoke, he simply wants to try. For most new smokers, the first fag is disgusting. It not only tastes awful, but that initial deep inhale usually results in coughing, gagging, and spitting! Despite ...
Views: 3683 - You can easily lower your blood pressure without medication . so many ways . Pick what works for you - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBlood Pressure Blood pressure bullets • Eating less sugar leads to steadier blood sugar levels and that turns off the high blood pressure gene. Limit sugary drinks and opt for whole grain high fiber carbs. • Omega 3 will moderately improve high blood pressure. • Folic acid and calcium can ...
Views: 3675(1 vote) - Stretch Marks and Growing Pains - by We often attribute the presence of stretch marks to an exclusively female, child-bearing or childrearing group. We could not have been more wrong. Stretch marks, or in medical parlance, striae marks are often present too in younger children. Some parents would probably raise their eyes when we ...
Views: 3671 - Great Topics For Writing Shakespeare Essay - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Sam CollierWho doesn’t know about William Shakespeare and his legendry works, he has touched almost every area of the literature from comedy to tragedy to poetry to history. His most famous work includes Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare Macbeth essay. There are countless Shakespeare essay topic ...
Views: 3664(1 vote) - Snoring and Sleep Apnoea are symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Helena EderveenSnoring and Sleep Apnoea are symptoms and are warning signs from your body that a number of things have gone wrong in your biochemistry. When I remarried 23 years ago, how little did I know that my husband would present me with the gift of exploring what is REALLY happening in the body when ...
Views: 3656(1 vote) - Dissolve And Pass Kidney Stones Naturally- Phosphoric Acid Dissolving Kidney Stones? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Joe BartonFact! About 1 out of every 10 people will develop kidney stones sometime in their lifetime. Are you part of this kidney stone 10 percent? If you are, I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news! You know that kidney stones are more than a prick on the finger. More ...
Views: 3655 - Computers make you fat - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from amy lewisWhat? You can't eat a computer! How can it make you fat?! You sit in front of it most of the day at work,if you work in an office,and then you sit in front of it at home to play games,make extra money,or just unwind. Which means you don't MOVE!You sit hunched over causing back pain and neck ...
Views: 3654(1 vote) - Most common Types of Cancer - Lymphoblastic leukemia - Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Kyle NortonLeukemia is defined as condition of abnormal increase of white blood cells produced by the bone marrow and/or the lymphatic system. Depending to the malignant granulocytes or lymphocytes, leukemia is classified into myelogenous or lymphoblastic leukemia. Bone marrow is soft tissue inside the ...
Views: 3654 - Holiday Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dawn PisturinoThe holidays can represent the most joyous and spiritual time of the year. They can also be the most stressful and unhappy. How can we enjoy the holidays and maintain our balance? We all have our own expectations of what the holidays should bring. And as that special day draws closer, the ...
Views: 3652(2 votes) - The SMART Goal Setting Guide - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Dale MillerThe start of the New Year has already passed and some of us may already be failing on our health resolutions. Sometimes though failing can be important. It can be seen as an opportunity to pick yourself back up and get started again. Also, it may be that the resolutions you made were ...
Views: 3650(2 votes) - Knowing Your 5 Primary Senses - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2006 from Luther BurrellHow well do you know your senses? Do you know which of the five primary senses; visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, taste, is your strongest? Do you maximize this chosen sense to your best advantage in your recreational pastimes? How about in your choice of vocation? Do you choose your ...
Views: 3648 - No Rub Contact Lens Solutions Can Cause Serious Infection - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Jay StockmanContact lens solutions have evolved drastically over the past 50 years. They started as a multi-procedure activity that included cleaning, disinfecting, and soaking. These procedures could take hours to complete, and compliance was poor while the cost was high. As technology improved, so did the ...
Views: 3647 - Aurvedic Home Remedies for The Treatment of Urticaria - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Robert BairdIt is also known as Sheeta Pitta in Ayurveda, but some people call it 'Nettle rash' or 'Hives'. It is very agonising disease when the patient has eruptions all over the body, there are elevated red patches which may have white margins or in other cases, patches are whitish but circumscribed by ...
Views: 3646 - Why Take a First Aid Course? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from CPR CareFirst aid courses cover a wide variety of accidents from scrapes and cuts to bruises and accidental poisoning. First aid training can turn a monumental accident into a small inconvenience. This training can also help you save the lives of victims who have been in an accident. Can I Be Trained ...
Views: 3625(1 vote) - Colon Cleansing & Cellular Detoxification - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Rev. Dr. Jude ArnoldThe focus of this article is the natural health diet practices which apply to the gamut of disease states. There is a lifetime of info here. The colon can be considered the most important organ of the body. There are nerve connections between the colon and every other part of your body. The ...
Views: 3619 - Shingles - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisShingles Shingles, or Herpes Zoster as it is sometimes called, is a painful reactivation of the Chickenpox virus. These outbreaks usually appears as a local rash to one specific area of the body, what doctors call a dermatome distribution. It usually does not cross the midline of the body (i.e. ...
Views: 3616(2 votes) - 5 Qualities Which All Good First Aiders Share - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe fact can’t be denied that first aiders hold a lot of importance in the society these days and deservedly so. These individuals are trained in a way so that they can provide the initial medical assistance till professionals arrive. Sure, these individuals aren’t necessarily nurses or doctors ...
Views: 3615 - Liquid Filling Machine, ROPP Screw Capping Machine, Powder filling machine, Sticker Labeling Machine - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Jigney BhachechPharmaceutical industry as they asay is one of the fastest growing industry of todays times. Currently the industry is catering to various segments including washing machine, liquid filling machine, capping machine, labelling machine and many other pharmaceutical machines. Shree Bhagwati ...
Views: 3615 - Hatha Yoga Devanand Asanas For Headaches - 5 Useful Yoga Positions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Henry AlzamoraThere is always a time in our lives where we suffer from headaches. Headaches seem to be a common disease nowadays. According to Wrong Diagnosis, one of the world's leading online medical health information providers, they made a research about headaches around the world and just in United ...
Views: 3603(4 votes) - Muscular Causes of Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Roger FontaineLow back pain caused by tight anterior inner hip muscles. This article is written at a level which requires some knowledge of anatomical attachments, ie: origins and insertions of muscles, as well as names of muscles. Should you wish to know more I invite you to look online for an anatomy ...
Views: 3597(1 vote) - How Your Face Reveals Your Health - by Your face is a road map of your mind (it shows your personality), and your health. The different parts of your face reveals the status of your health. Those parts also correlate with different organs of the body and their healthiness. Remember thesehealth conditions MAY be indicated, and not for ...
Views: 3594 - Premenstrual Syndrome ( PMS ) VII- How Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs Help to Treat PMS - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Kyle NortonPremenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's ...
Views: 3594 - Hypothyroidism: Foods To Avoid For Your Thyroid - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not generate and relay enough of certain very important hormones to the rest of the body. With this condition, normal balances of ...
Views: 3591 - What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Anne ArsenaultThey say “You are what you eat”, so we can also say that your mental health is affected by what you eat. If your blood sugar is all over the place, then your moods will be too. If you are eating foods devoid of B Vitamins and Omega 3 Fats, then Depression can set in. If your liver and ...
Views: 3590 - Suboptimal Thyroid Can Cause Weight Gain and Depression - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Lorraine MaitaOne of Oprah's viewers diagnosed her as having a problem with her thyroid. That was one factor in her constant struggle with weight. Your thyroid is the main hormone of metabolism and it affects your energy, weight, mood, temperature, fertility, menstrual cycles, hair growth, bowel movements, ...
Views: 3577 - How Does a Nebulizer Work? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Colin SuttonNebulizers are medical breathing machines which help to treat respiratory illnesses such as asthma. They turn liquid medicine into a vapour so that it can be inhaled directly into the lungs. How Does It Work? If you have never seen nebulisers before you might be wondering how these ...
Views: 3570 - Endometriosis Part XI- How Homeopathy Helps to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Kyle NortonHomeopathy is one form of alternative medicine first discovered by Samuel Hahnemann in 1976. In his theory, Homeopathy is defined as a treatment that can be used on the ill person by using a substance produced by a healthy person. In other words, it helps to stimulate the body’s own defences to ...
Views: 3568(1 vote) - Growing taller secrets get the height you want - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Walter ConnorResearch additionally suggests that taller people do not have self-esteem problems as compared to their shorter counterparts and are quite snug with their bodies. They conjointly excel at many sports like basketball. It's conjointly true that the mankind as a whole too is getting taller. I'm not ...
Views: 3563 - Why CNA Certification the Best Stepping Stone for Nursing Career Advancement - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaEveryone is aware of the numerous options that the healthcare and medical field has. Nursing professionals with different qualifications work in different facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, private clinics, retirement homes, rehabilitation centers, old age homes, etc., with a common ...
Views: 3543 - How to Spot Cancer and Kidney Disease Early through Urine - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Junji TakanoThe color of your urine can be considered one of the barometers in determining your overall physical condition. For example, a darker urine color can indicate that you are dehydrated. Urine color also tends to be darker (usually dark yellow) after a strenuous exercise. However, did you know ...
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