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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Deep Sleep & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Prof. George GrantDeep Sleep is essential for Total Wellness: The process of sleep places a very high demand on our energy reserves. So much work must be accomplished while we sleep: innumerable cells must be replaced or repaired, the immune system must be balanced, hormones must be balanced and emotional ...
Views: 3788(9 votes) - Overcoming Barriers to Optimum Health and Fitness Part 1: Lack of Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeChanging your body and getting in great shape is just as much mental as it is physical if not more so. Almost everyone is physically capable of exercising, eating right, changing their body and getting in better shape. It is the mental factors that hinder nearly everyone from accomplishing ...
Views: 3786(5 votes) - Urinary Tract Infection Recovery Time - How Long Will It Last? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonUrinary tract infection is one of the infections that are very common both in men and women. It is caused by bacteria particularly E. coli that enter the urinary tract, urethra and bladder. Pains that are unbearable and discomfort go along with urinary tract infection. These can hinder the ...
Views: 3779 - Exercises to increase height uncover the truth - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Walter ConnorIt's a common belief among several people that it's not possible to grow taller naturally when a sure age. This is each true and false. It is true the growth plates at the ends of your long bones utterly ossify and not permit for additional height growth after a bound age (generally during ...
Views: 3777 - Preventing Dog Attacks to Joggers - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Cade LennoxJoggers are among the most commonly injured by dogs. Jogging creates something of a perfect storm of dog provoking situations. If you have been attacked by a dog before while jogging or running, it might be hard for you to get back into the sport. If this is your case, you might want to purchase ...
Views: 3770(1 vote) - ***Minimizing Your Symptoms of ADD: Which Comes First…Exercise, Diet or Sleep? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparWhich is more important to help manage your symptoms of ADD…exercise, diet or sleep? Ideally we are fueling our bodies with nutritious food, moving our bodies with regular exercise and getting the consistent sleep we need to feel rested, alert and focused to decrease our symptoms of ...
Views: 3757 - Awaken Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Beata Antoszek"How you feel in your heart can show up in your body, for your heart and body are more powerfully connected than you have ever realized.” Don Colbert, MD Is your inner child happy and content with you and your life? How can you tell? It is relatively easy to tell. If your inner child (or in ...
Views: 3753(1 vote) - 10 Natural Remedies for Eczema - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithConventional methods of taming eczema have been tried by many. However, while there are many who who have tried conventional methods, there are just as many who are fed up with the so called traditional eczema treatments and the side effects associated with them, including myself. My daughter ...
Views: 3748(2 votes) - Burning Penis Diagnosis – Signs and Symptoms of a Male UTI - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from John DuganUrinary tract infections are one of those diseases that seem to affect women more often than men, but guys are certainly not immune. Having a male UTI is a nasty business that can result in a burning penis and pain on urination. While there is no fool-proof prevention for this unpleasant ...
Views: 3748 - Importance of portraying your positive image - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from camili smithPossessing self-confidence & self-esteem triggers your ability to build a potential outlook of your image. These are the two essential elements which are needed to lead a successful & happy life. It is very essential that you should maintain a practical approach towards your activities & your ...
Views: 3748 - Top Solutions for Poor Eyesight - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peter RosebergThe significant percentage of people having poor eyesight in today's modern times is an ongoing problem both for adults and children. It doesn't help that people experience long-term exposure to television, computers, and mobile devices on a daily basis. Excessive watching of television, use of ...
Views: 3747 - 19 Soothing Sore Throat Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterSore throats are often an early warning sign of colds or flu. They can also exist independently as the result of some other viral or bacterial infection. Sometimes they are just minor irritations caused by winter's low humidity or too much cheering at the football game. Whatever the cause, here ...
Views: 3735(1 vote) - 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: 3730(4 votes) - Hooked on Food: Our Emotional Connections to Eating - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Judith AlbrightIf there were no other reason for eating other than to fuel our body, would we ever overdose on turnips? Liver and onions? Pickled tongue? Probably not! Then what is it that makes us want to eat an entire bag of candy, a plateful of spaghetti, a super-sized Big Mac and fries, or a box of ...
Views: 3723 - Penis Health Creme Do’s and Don’ts - Correct Usage of a Penis Vitamin Formula - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from John DuganWith all the attention on healthy living and taking steps to prevent chronic health problems, more and more men are turning to a penis health creme to provide extra protection for their most prized possession. A penis vitamin formula is an excellent way to provide the penis nutrients needed to ...
Views: 3720 - Facial Cleanser Ingredients: What to Avoid and What to Search For. - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Mark DanielsJust like breakfast is the most important meal of the day, using a facial cleanser is the most import part of a skin care routine. Having to deal with the environmental pollutants that are everywhere, starting off your day with a facial cleanser and ending your day in the same way will help you ...
Views: 3719(2 votes) - The Vaccination Debate, Part 2 - Vaccines Have Been Proven Effective, Right? WRONG! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn part 1 of the Vaccination Debate, you saw a list of the preservatives … adjuvants that stimulate the immune system to react more strongly to the virus … antibiotics … and other substances that make up today's vaccines. Many of these ingredients are toxic. Quite a few of them have been ...
Views: 3709(1 vote) - LACK OF OXYGEN - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Annukka HuotariOxygen is one of the five basic elements of life. The other four basic elements of life are: hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and sulphur. Oxygen is the source of life. There is oxygen everywhere around us. Lack of oxygen has many effects on our health. Professor Otto Warbur (Nobel price in ...
Views: 3707(2 votes) - Ten Simple Tips To Improve Your Digestion - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Lou Ann BennettThe key to optimum digestion is to increase the transit time while obtaining maximum nutrient uptake. The longer the transition time of digestion the higher the chance of fermentation and toxic problems can occur. By incorporating this list you will give your body a chance to make adjustments ...
Views: 3700(3 votes) - Irregular Heartbeat Increases Risk of Memory Loss - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Junji TakanoMost people suspect that forgetfulness or dementia occurs because of some changes or problems in the brain, especially among the elderly. However, this is not always the case. In fact, a heart problem can also increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease! It may be hard to ...
Views: 3685(2 votes) - What's on Your Acid Reflux Food Not to Eat List? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Dianna SmithCertain food and drinks can add to the problem of acid reflux. How do we know which acid reflux foods not to eat and what ones are unlikely to cause reflux to flare up? The best way to be certain if a particular food is causing an attack of reflux, is to keep a list of the foods you eat and ...
Views: 3677(2 votes) - Breathe Easy At Night: Indoor Air Quality and Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim GatesThe relationship between indoor air quality and sleep is a complex one. While we are sleeping at night, our body is recharging and restoring itself, providing us with energy to face the next day. Good, solid sleep is necessary to this process and poor air quality in an indoor sleeping area can ...
Views: 3668 - The Power of Touch - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Corey SondrupTHE POWER OF TOUCH “There’s no such thing as too much hug!” — Winnie the Pooh How many times a day do you hug your family, spouse, or children? Once? Twice? Never? The power of touch is grossly underrated, undervalued, and ...
Views: 3665(3 votes) - Tongue splitting and oral health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sandra SmithWhile not exactly mainstream, having one's tongue pierced is not all that unusual anymore, leaving some people who are interested in a more distinctive form of facial alteration at somewhat of a loss. This may be one reason why some look to tongue-splitting, in which the tongue is bifurcated so ...
Views: 3654(1 vote) - Develop a Super Human Immune System - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsTis the season of colds and flu, and my urgent care clinics in Texas and Arkansas have the patients to prove it. In fact, for the past few months they have been inundated with people who have everything from respiratory viruses and sinus infections to flu symptoms and colds. The scene is nothing ...
Views: 3642 - Wrinkle Creams: What Works - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMy patients often ask me if there is anything they can do to get rid of those unsightly parentheses-like lines on the sides of their mouth, or those crinkly crow’s feet around their eyes. They want to know if I know of some magic wrinkle cream that will erase the lines that seem to have sprouted ...
Views: 3633(1 vote) - Move Like A Lion. Sit Like A King. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Diane NeumanImprove your endurance, conserve energy, prevent wear-and-tear arthritis, optimize respiration and look younger and more confident than you actually are. Take control of your bones because a postural mistake quickly becomes a permanent problem that results in premature aging of joints and ...
Views: 3612(3 votes) - Being Aware that Alcohol Affects Your Mood - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach alcohol education classes I like to ask my students, "Have you sensed whether alcohol is affects your mood?" I hope to address how alcohol and drinking can have a great impact on your mood. I'll also show you some real world examples of the way alcoholic beverages play a ...
Views: 3603(3 votes) - Breast Cancer and Positive Thinking Linked! One Woman's Fight - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Sam EtkinEarlier this year, a good friend phoned me and said: "I've got breast cancer!" The statement was delivered as succinct as that, quietly and with a pause afterwards - just like a death knell. As the recipient of this shocking news - what reply of any substance could I give? Feeling my awkwardness ...
Views: 3598(6 votes) - STRESS TRIGGERS Conniving friends! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyHave you ever had a so-called friend that turned into your nemesis as time went by and still remained glued to you in some way even though you’ve done all you could think of to push this person out of your life? Have you ever witnessed how some individuals weave themselves into your every ...
Views: 3597 - How does Tai Chi-Qigong help you live to be 100? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Kim KubschTai Chi-Qigong is practiced around the world by a wide variety of people and ages. Originating as one of the martial arts, Tai Chi and Qigong originated in China centuries ago. Its values include tranquility, harmony and reflection. The practice of Tai Chi and Qigong helps relax the mind ...
Views: 3580(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: 3562 - Penis Rash Symptoms – 5 Home Treatments for Lichen Planus - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from John DuganLichen planus can affect the skin of the genital area, as well as other parts of the body, and can cause severe itching and the appearance of a penis rash. Understanding the signs and symptoms of this inflammatory condition can help men to get the treatment needed to stop penis itching and ...
Views: 3552 - You Can Cure Weak Eyesight Naturally With Healthy Diet And Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Peter FilinovichMany people are less concerned about the health of their eyes. But, it is important to take care of eyes, because about 80 percent of our routine activities are done with the help of eyesight. Moreover, eye vision dulls as we age due to several faulty habits. For example, years of poor dieting ...
Views: 3544 - Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Create an Anabolic Body - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsNo matter who you are, if you walk deeply into the forest enough times, you’re going to get lost. I certainly have—several times. Dark, twisting ravines, steeply sloped hillsides, and impenetrable tangles can be disorienting. That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you persist, if you ...
Views: 3539(1 vote) - The 90 Second Fitness Solution - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Renee AllertAre you following a Fitness Training Program? No? Not enough time? Let me introduce you to a brilliant fitness strength training – The 90 Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Just 90 seconds and you are fit. The perfect quick fix we are all looking for. It is ...
Views: 3533(2 votes) - What is Social Support? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Michael LocklearSocial support can be defined as the emotional comfort and security given to us by friends, relatives, coworkers, and others. It is the contentment we feel from being a part of a community that loves us and cares for us, and that will help us through difficult situations in our lives. In ...
Views: 3531 - Blood Glucose Test for Diabetes – Reference Ranges - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Amy StephensMost diabetics will be familiar with the terms blood glucose, blood glucose test, blood glucose level and blood sugar meters>, but what does blood glucose really mean? Why do blood sugar levels need to be controlled? If you’ve done a blood glucose test through glucose testing meters and the ...
Views: 3492 - How Does Temperature Affect the Enzyme Activity? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2019 from Iva ColterTemperature plays an important role in regulating the response in biology. As the temperature increases, the enzyme activity increases, which in turn increases the reaction rate. This also means that activity is reduced at cooler temperatures. All enzymes have a certain temperature range when ...
Views: 3486(1 vote) - Some facts about shungite, the magic stone - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Ed CremersShungite is a stone but it is not an ordinary rock that one can find anywhere. It is a Precambrian era rock found in Karelia, a non-descript place in northern part of modern Russia. The properties of this rock have stunned the medical world and compelled the scientists to look at the truth ...
Views: 3483 - Your Mindset and Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Michelle Meredith-BowenOur mindset is a VERY powerful thing…so powerful in fact that it can have a tremendous impact on our physical health. Most of us KNOW or at least have felt that there is a link between our mind and our health from our own experiences. It’s the degree that our mindset can impact our ...
Views: 3473(1 vote) - Burning Eyes - Causes Of Burning Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchBurning eyes affects about 30% of reading glasses wearers at one time or another. It is the commonest symptom of dry eyes. Most just suffer in silence, but there are simple steps that can be taken to help the condition. Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye ...
Views: 3472(1 vote) - What Is The Right Kind Of Massage For Me? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alice SanvitoMassage is an ancient healing art that has been practiced in every culture. Captain Cook once described how his back pain was successfully treated with massage by the native people during his stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Massage has evolved and taken many paths and continues to evolve during ...
Views: 3468(3 votes) - Penis Chafing – Stop the Scratching with Shea Butter - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from John DuganUncomfortable itching and chafing has caused many a man to do some creative stretching and wiggling in his jeans. He may perhaps try a subtle stretch in the crowded supermarket, or a few spontaneous lunges while walking the dog in the park, hoping his maneuvers will do the trick and readjust his ...
Views: 3459 - School-Based Physical Education - Five-Step Leadership Program - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired"Take care of our children and show them the way.” We live in a culture of sedentary living and overeating. Our children are watching, listening and learning about life and how to live from us adults, their leaders. They are not interested in what we have to say. They are carefully watching ...
Views: 3458(2 votes) - Obesity & Biofeedback - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantKey facts •Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. •In 2008, 1.5 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. Of these over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese. •Nearly 43 million children under the age of five were overweight in 2010. •a BMI greater than or ...
Views: 3456(1 vote) - Don't Eat Crap and Die (The Sobering Facts about Street Drugs) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersIf you looked at a product label and it included ingredients like feces, or poison would you readily ingest it? Well, if you decide to use illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine or even marijuana some nasty and toxic stuff can get into your body. Unlike the FDA approved products ...
Views: 3453 - Wet Dreams and Penis Health - Myths and Facts about Nighttime Ejaculation - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from John DuganA wet dream can be a male’s first experience with ejaculation, and for many, it can happen quite frequently. Unfortunately, the subject of wet dreams is not often brought up by parents or doctors, and many boys - and even men - believe that something is wrong with them when they wake up with a ...
Views: 3452(1 vote) - EFT for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothStress has been shown to cause a physiological reaction in the body that can have many adverse effects, including osteopenia and osteoporosis. Bone loss may lead to further stressors such as pain, less mobility, medical bills and depression, which can create a feedback loop of more stress ...
Views: 3451(2 votes) - ***Do You Suffer From Chronic Hoarseness or Persistent Sore Throats and You're Not Sick? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsSome people can yell or talk non-stop all day and never experience hoarseness or sore throats; others cannot. Your voice is as individual to you as are your fingerprints: no two are alike. They may be similar but not exact. In that sense, your vocal apparatus is also unique. For 60 years, ...
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