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If you've got fat cheeks or even a double chin that influences your self esteem negatively, chin exercises can help you firm up the muscles of the face and jaw to lose your double chin.
Facial firming exercise is almost certainly the easiest way to dump a double chin and sagging skin ... Views: 2922
A pantry full of herbal vinegars is a constant delight. Preserving fresh herbs and roots in vinegar is an easy way to capture their nourishing goodness. It's easy too. You don't even have to have an herb garden.
BASIC HERBAL VINEGAR
Takes 5 minutes plus 6 weeks to prepare
You will ... Views: 2909
In today’s fast paced society most people tend to disregard health until they run into trouble. What is not realized is the fact that some very simple precautions can make a huge difference in their health and subsequent quality of life. The old saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' has ... Views: 2904
Causes of Oily Skin
Genetic – Genes can be such that your parents passed on ‘the oily skin gene’ to you and that is just the way it is. But you don’t have to resign your self to having oily skin. The right skin care regime will help to balance the pH of your skin ... Views: 2898
Menopause is certainly not a time to pause from men. In fact, we need to look to our male counterparts for support through this difficult physical and emotional process. It’s important for them to at least try and understand what some women go through during this transitional time in their life. ... Views: 2883
Antioxidants are a huge subject today. You can read about them in magazines, online and in books. But you may not know why you need them or how to get them. You may not even know what they are. Antioxidants are quite beneficial for everyone!
Antioxidants typically refer to a variety of ... Views: 2865
Each time we seek for a recommendation in relation to something, many of us use cyberspace sources (articles and websites) to consider our ideal solutions. Consider individual sleeping positions. If you perform a search using a popular search engine using keywords “optimal sleeping postures” or ... Views: 2861
OVER EASY SCALLION EGGS
6 or so young fresh scallions (green onions) which you have chopped go onto a plate and briefly (maybe 5 minutes?) into the microwave to precook them (wilt them).
Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan on medium heat, grape seed oil (no flavor to clash, high Vitamin E, A, ... Views: 2834
WISE WOMAN WAYS: PRE-MENOPAUSAL YEARS
The actual age at which menopausal Change begins varies considerably from woman to woman; the norm is 45, with a normal range of 35 to 55. During these pre-menopausal years, menstrual periods may become noticeably different (closer together, farther ... Views: 2824
There’s really no polite way to talk about bowel movements. For this reason, many of us simply try to ignore what goes on in the bathroom.
But by doing so, we put our health at risk!
See, most of us – even most doctors – ignore this important bodily function. Yet despite its ban from ... Views: 2823
The Short Answer
The Truths of Age Reversal
"In order to survive as a physical being,
you must master the physical universe.
In order to master the physical universe,
you must know its truths.
Without truths, life can hold no absolutes."
I know what you're thinking: "Isn't aging ... Views: 2819
How Did I Get This Way? Physiological and Psychological Response to Stress
The initial response to a stressor is the stimulation of the central nervous system (CNS) that leads to a number of physiological changes that enable the ‘fight or flight’ tactic. The regulation of physiological ... Views: 2818
Like most consumers you probably brush your teeth every day. You also probably use shampoo and conditioner when you shower, and perhaps you frequently apply moisturizing lotion to your face and skin. And it’s likely you use deodorants, cosmetics lotions and other personal care items on a regular ... Views: 2817
Like you I like to incorporate a variety of foods into my diet. Both for health reasons but also for a change.
Curious as many of you I came to wondering if duck is healthier than chicken and also what were the health benefits to eating duck.
Also what has become a normal part of the ... Views: 2814
I've Been Trying To Get Pregnant For 3 Months And Nothing: What Can Help Me Get Pregnant
In their anxiety to have a child at the earliest, couples try out many ways and undergo expensive tests. However, by following natural ways fertility increases and so does the chance of a woman becoming ... Views: 2813
Which home remedies for acne scars actually work? And which acne home remedies are safe for sensitive skin? Here are some of the acne scar healing tips we have learned that are the gentlest and safest for sensitive skin.
Having acne is a terrible experience, and even worse are the scars ... Views: 2810
“ADHD medications aren’t natural.”
“I only want to use natural ways to manage my ADHD symptoms.”
“I don’t want to put anything unnatural into my body.”
These are just some of the familiar comments I hear during or following one of my presentations about ADHD medications. In our world ... Views: 2810
Face exercises are a mystery to many guys and women who don't recognize the true benefits for reversing the signs of aging without cosmetic or facelift surgery. In this piece, we explore several of the myths about DIY facelift exercises.
Many folks are looking for ways to look younger and ... Views: 2809
The immune system is the body’s intricate regulatory system. Composed of cells, tissues, mediators and antibodies, it plays a role in destroying tumors, eliminating viruses, bacteria and other microbes, neutralizing toxins, and performing other defense functions. It has a memory system ... Views: 2805
Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Wrong All Along?
By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Cholesterol Conundrum
At first glance, the connection between high cholesterol and increased heart disease risk seems solid. Below the surface, the details look murkier. For starters, many people who have heart ... Views: 2805
Cartilage 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: 2804
Do you believe you have exhausted all possibilities to grow long healthy hair but still with no luck? Did you go to the extent of throwing three coins in a wishing well in hopes that you might get the long hair you have always dreamed to have but still to no avail? If this is the case, then you ... Views: 2802
"It's healthy to challenge yourself but not to challenge your health!" - Patrick Driessen
Men who drink less than half a glass of red wine a day may live up to five years longer than teetotallers, and could have less chance of a heart attack, a Dutch study has found.
An analysis of the ... Views: 2801
If you are looking to try and figure out how to build muscle, you must lift heavy weights for lower reps. The results you will get is depending on it, specially if you're a hardgainer. Besides receiving dense muscles, properly lifting heavy weights will also build a cornerstone of strength, ... Views: 2796
Are you suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome? There is no need to worry because doing so would only worsen your condition. There are now many medications and treatment options available to treat and relieve it. Among the most recommended is the intake of nutritional supplements that contain ... Views: 2780
There is quite a list of foods to avoid when trying to minimize acid reflux. After learning what foods trigger your acid reflux it make sit easier to limit the occurrence of your acid reflux. Then you can create an acid reflux diet plan. This will focus on avoiding acid reflux trigger foods and ... Views: 2779
Exploring menopause from the holistic perspective using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is fundamental to all women who want to take responsibility for their health during this particular part of their lives. However conventional medicine cannot be ignored. According to Kuhn M. A. ... Views: 2770
Cholesterol is not all bad. Your body naturally produces it, and it plays some pretty important roles. It helps build new cells, produce hormones and insulates the nerves. But, when you have too much, it becomes a health problem.
When cholesterol levels are high, it means you have too much ... Views: 2769
Summary: Most quotes on medical deaths are based on data 20 years old when 106,000 deaths were reported in hospitals from Adverse Drug Reactions defined as “properly prescribed and administered,” which means it was not from MD or RN error. It's shocking to consider, but thousands are made sick ... Views: 2759
Dietary changes, not drugs, correct this common psychiatric diagnosis
In the last 20 years, medical care for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has grown into an industry that tends to treat symptoms and not cure the problem. Children with the disorder are handed a psychiatric ... Views: 2758
What is passing kidney stone 101? It is the best information for flushing a kidney stone with simple natural health remedies. Unfortunately, most people choose to only drink water to flush their stones. Some people may try surgery. And only a few people will use simple natural treatments ... Views: 2755
Low body oxygenation is a common feature for all chronic conditions. Numerous medical studies have shown that tissue hypoxia is a norm for patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other conditions. "All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the ... Views: 2755
Erectile problems are common to most men whether young or old.
Erectile dysfunction or impotence is a man’s inability to attain or sustain a successful erection, sufficient for normal satisfying sexual intercourse. This could also be defined as impotency.
Psychological factors may ... Views: 2747
: Case-History
: Hidden-Dangers & Practical-Solutions
A young boy had been diagnosed with leukemia. He was receiving the best care of both the orthodox and the natural medical practitioners. His naturopathic doctor, one of the author's mentors, found through Bio-Energetic Regulation tests ... Views: 2744
The right core exercises can mean the difference between great progress and definite results with your core training program or not getting any results at all.
There are hundreds of muscles in the core of your body - the abdominals (all layers), lower and mid back, pelvic region, obliques and ... Views: 2740
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative neurological disorder characterized by memory loss and general cognitive impairment. While many senior citizens may exhibit signs of moderate to severe dementia, AD is not a normal part of aging. Yet, more than half can attribute declining mental ... Views: 2740
The vitamin B complex contains essential nutrients for the body's function. But because the body can't synthesize these vitamins on its own, they must be obtained through other sources. Those sources include certain food products as well as supplements like super B complex.
Understandably, ... Views: 2730
Hormonal changes, emotional changes, physical changes, and all the attendant stresses of pregnancy may cause extreme fatigue and emotional swings, especially during the last trimester. One midwife advises:
"This is the perfect opportunity to touch your own deep emotional truths … to ... Views: 2729
FIRST AID FOR BACKACHE
Heat - a warm bath, a hot shower, a hydroculator, a hot water bottle, a towel dipped in boiling water - will provide temporary relief for most backaches.
Tiger Balm, Olbas, Zheng Gu Shui, Wintergreen oil and other homemade or purchased herbal liniments and rubs can ... Views: 2721
Japanese incense is said to relax you and help create a serene atmosphere. Some people use it as part of a ritual and others use it to add a little ambiance to their surroundings. With such a variety of fragrances, there is definitely a perfect one out there for you. It also makes the perfect ... Views: 2715
One of the most popular magnetic products are Magnetic Insoles. These are now used by millions of people worldwide for improving circulation problems in the feet and legs. In a Clinical Test done by Michael I. Weintrub. M.D. FACP who is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at New York Medical ... Views: 2708
The Health Benefits of Sex
By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra
Lose weight. Reduce stress. Lower your cholesterol level. Improve your circulation. Live longer. Stay younger. Sounds like an ad for a new wonder drug right? In fact it’s a partial list of the ... Views: 2707
"Goat Milk Soap Facts" provides details and skin care benefits regarding natural handcrafted goat milk soaps. Most people do not understand or are unaware of goat milk soap and its benefits. Day after day many people continue to use the same commercial soaps that are too harsh for their skin. ... Views: 2699
At least 5-8 times a year, I’ll get a patient in that tells me that they have seen a chiropractor for their upper neck pain (or another part of their spine) but it never resolved.
I smile and do the usual orthopedic and neurological testing along with muscle testing neck muscles like the ... Views: 2698
In recent months concerns about H1N1 have many people worried about their health. While vaccination programs have begun around the world, there are also some very safe all natural steps that you can take to help protect yourself against the virus and other influenza strains. While of course ... Views: 2693
After a couple of years of therapy, I realized that talking about my feelings did not help alleviate my anger, profound sadness, or lift me from my chronic depression so I stopped going. I decided to find something else. I was not sure exactly "what" it was but anything that does not require ... Views: 2690
Hemorrhoids can be the bane of your life if you get them over and over again. They are painful, itching and embarrassing when you have to explain it to others or simply have to see people’s faces as you gingerly site down on a hemorrhoids cushion in an office. Been there, done that, got the ... Views: 2689
Examples are in parenthesis: (with a few of the modalities available at each step)
Step 0: Do Nothing
(sleep, meditate, unplug the clock or the telephone)
Step 1: Collect Information
(low-tech diagnosis, books, support groups, divination)
Step 2: Engage the Energy
(prayer, ... Views: 2688
What is Manuka Honey? It is a flavour of honey that comes from bees visiting the flowers of the manuka plant, a native of (found only in) New Zealand.
Recently it has gained worldwide ‘buzz’ from New Zealand itself to the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Japan, the USA, and many countries in ... Views: 2684
I’d like to share an amazing resource with you from one of my favorite authors, Dr. Christiane Northrup, an internationally known expert on women’s health and wellness. Dr. Northrup explains the “7 Secret Keys That Open the Door to Wonderful Sexuality and Sensuality around Menopause”. Here is ... Views: 2683