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- Ice: Good for Tea, Not for Muscles - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from David OrmanI have said it for years. I have debated in person, on line and in writing. Finally, justification. According to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, using ice to aid in recovery has been shown to slow muscle repair. If your muscles ache and there is no swelling, you are much better ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Why People Don't heal - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Joan JacobsGiven the vast amount of therapeutic methods known all over the world and the vast amounts of money invested in medical research, I find it puzzling that disease prevalence stats demonstrate a continuous rise in the prevalence of chronic and life threatening disease. With all the existing ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Learn To Get Healthy the Nutritional Way - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Sonny JuliusAmericans are among the unhealthiest people on earth and this situation continues to get even worse. Learn to get healthy the nutritional way. The reason is clear why this unfortunate situation continues to be so frightening. You cannot get well by taking prescription drugs to resolve your ...
Views: 1347 - The Flu Message is Beginning to Be Heard - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThe news media is beginning to crank up the flu story once again. It hasn’t reach a panic stage yet but it is being suggested you need the vaccine. So instead of being vaccinated here's what I suggest you do. Make sure your immune system is ready for its defense against it and forget about a ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Is there a Link Between Popcorn and Cancer? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from David OrmanRecent studies have shown that the microwave popcorn you’re family regularly eats can be harmful to your health. The FDA and the EPA are conducting studies, but what is being done to ensure your family is safe? The studies show that the chemicals used in all popcorn bags, known as ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - How To Boost Your Immune System The Fun And Easy Way! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumHiding in every handshake . . . on every surface . . . in the very air . . . are microbes that can quickly make your life miserable. You’re under attack every second of every hour! But don’t worry – while there are lots of immune-boosting tactics, I’m going to show you two of the easiest ...
Views: 1149 - Is Detoxing the "New Bulimia?" - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from David OrmanEvery few years, a new fad enters the world of Nutrition that takes a stronghold for a while. Be it Atkins or Cabbage soup, it is pushed via the hype machine until the realities come to the forefront that all is not as advertised. The "newest" approach is detoxification. (Of course, detox ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Prevent Illness – Get Healthy and Fit - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Sonny JuliusPreventing illness is not as complicated as you may think. It's no secret that lifestyle habits can determine the overall condition of your health. Your diet is one of the most vital ways for preventing illness. But if is also important that the food you eat has a high nutrient density if you ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Pain Killer Drugs Are Dangerous - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Sonny JuliusGot a pain? Painkiller drugs are not the right answer for solving your problem. Listen close to what I am about to reveal to you later in this report about how you do solve this problem. Right now I’m going to spell it out to you the many dangers of some of the most popular painkiller ...
Views: 1387 - How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThe best way to get a good night’s sleep is the alternative and natural way, not the prescription drug way. You will learn how you do this right here but first let’s see what many people try to get a good night’s sleep. A recent study found that 90% of Americans suffer from too little sleep. ...
Views: 1376 - Fight For Your Health Even If You Have To. - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Sonny JuliusFight for your Health is a book written by Byron J.Richards and it exposes the FDA's betrayal of America. This is a stunning expose' into the secret world of the FDA, Wall Street and drug companies. At stake is the health and well-being of all Americans. Adverse reactions, even deaths, are ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - A Remarkable Energy Booster for your Body - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhile there is simply no substitute for eating healthy unprocessed whole foods, there is some need to complement your diet with some nutritional supplements. One of these is CoenzymeQ1O (COQ10) which has been available for decades. COQ10 limits free radical production, which affects the ...
Views: 1351 - Drugs to Enhance Performance is Disastrous - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThis statement became so true because of the death of Michael Jackson. Why anyone needs drugs to make it through life in any endeavor is something I find hard to understand. However there are millions of people who have a drug abuse problem besides Michael Jackson, and the problem is ...
Views: 1288 - Fish Oil Helps Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Sonny JuliusRemember this, omega-3 fats are very essential to your health and your children’s health. So it’s important to add it to your daily health regimen. The best source of Omega-3 is fish oil and cod liver oil. I don’t remember ever hearing of fish oil when I was growing up but I sure do ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - Electrolytes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from David OrmanI will never win an award for running (unless you consider slowest marathoner of all time an award) but I finish what I start, be that projects or marathons. So the last month has been a puzzle. I cut short 2 long runs and completely bonked on a 10 miler. The last 20 minutes of my aikido class ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Treat the Cause of Back Pain, Not the Symptom - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallIf you slammed your finger in a car door, what would you do first? Would you open the door or take a pain pill and learn to live with it? New hope for those who suffer with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. Pinching your finger in a car door is clearly a problem. A lot of pain, ...
Views: 2089 - Say Goodbye to Stubborn Body Fat with Liposuction - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Stephen GreenburgAre the stubborn fat deposits in your body preventing you from getting the muscle structure that you are yearning for? Liposuction can help get rid of the stubborn fat and uncover muscle! Stubborn fat is very difficult to lose. Areas such as the lower abs and lower back region in men, and the ...
Views: 853 - Energy Psychology Support for Autoimmune Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDEach autoimmune case is different, however there are many similarities and shared issues underlying autoimmune disorders. Included here are two exercises that you may use as you begin to apply Energy Therapy meridian approaches to clear some of the emotions associated with your condition or that ...
Views: 3258 - New to magnetic fields? Start here - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAll energy is electromagnetic in nature, and nothing happens in the body without an electromagnetic exchange between cells. We are all familiar with the electrocardiogram (EKG) and electroencephalograph (EEG) tests, which measure the electromagnetic activity of the heart and brain, respectively. ...
Views: 9823(1 vote) - The Eyes: What You Really Need To Know Before It Is Too Late! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from David OrmanThey are the gateway to the soul and one of our most precious gifts – the eyes. Many people assume that there is a pattern of excellent vision in youth, reduction in middle age and poor vision in the winter years. Such need not be the case. Much can be done to improve and to maintain a high ...
Views: 1274 - Basic Actions of PEMFs in the Body - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukIncreased Circulation One of the most basic functions magnetic fields have in the body is to increase circulation. When a cell (such as a red blood cell) is injured or ill, it does not hold its ideal charge. This causes red cells to “stick” together, making circulation slow. When a magnetic ...
Views: 11128 - Living Life Like a M*A*S*H Rerun - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from David OrmanReruns can be fun at times. Relaxing to King of Queens or Big Bang Theory, or going old school with MASH can be soothing. There is something comforting about knowing. Something safe about safety, or at least the illusion of it. At least for a while. Then it becoming painfully ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Introduction to Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAll energy is electromagnetic in nature, and nothing happens in the body without an electromagnetic exchange between cells. We are all familiar with the electrocardiogram (EKG) and electroencephalograph (EEG) tests, which measure the electromagnetic activity of the heart and brain, respectively. ...
Views: 11031 - Restoring Alkalinity Balance in the Body - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukMany people are preoccupied with the idea of alkalinizing the body; there are many books on the subject. Unfortunately, a good part of the time this concept is way oversimplified. Maintaining Neutrality The pH of our blood is maintained in a very tight range – neutral, which is slightly ...
Views: 11851 - Magnetic Acupuncture - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukPain relief is a very frustrating goal of both individuals and physicians. More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. There are many health disciplines devoted to helping people with their pain problems. Every approach has its merits, but it is rare for any single approach to be a ...
Views: 11320 - Enter The Sandman - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from David OrmanFew things can ruin a day like a bad night’s sleep. You feel a step or 2 behind for the whole day. It decreases memory, blunts the release of HGH, speeds aging and lowers immunity. Just for starters. Here are a series of easy to do things that can greatly improve sleep: 1. Train in the ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - A Perspective On Depression And The Value of Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Rick CarpenterIt is typical to find different interpretations about the effects of depression among those who suffer from it. You may be able to relate to that since everyone feels depressed over something at one time or another. But aside from people who are not clinically recognized with depression, this ...
Views: 1638 - Chlorophyll: Nature’s Perfect Green Gift To Humans - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumChlorophyll has numerous health benefits. And while mostly forgotten over the last 70 years, the wonders of this ‘green magic’ are slowly but surely reemerging. Chlorophyll Is The Root of Life Deep within every photosynthesizing plant cell on this planet is the green pigment, chlorophyll. ...
Views: 1723 - 5 things you must know about fat burning foods before you lose weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from ethan chongDo you seriously think you know all the things about losing weight? Well, I am here to tell you that you don’t. Fat burning foods do much much more than just burning up stubborn fats. So, recently, you have heard about foods that can burn fats but you’re a bit skeptical about whether it can ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Yoga and Neck Pain Relief - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from David OrmanIs neck pain becoming a well. . . real pain for you? Tried different substances and no relief? Yoga may be your answer. A recent study conducted in Germany and published in the Journal of Pain, studies 50 people who had chronic pain in their cervical area (neck). About half participated in ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Joint Health for Cyclists - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Johann HelfMost cyclists, even those with no joint problems are concerned with joint health, particularly knee pain. While there are a number of pharmaceutical products on the market geared for this problem, more and more athletes are taking a holistic approach to joint pain relief and turning to ...
Views: 2055 - The Health Benefits Of Palm Oil - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Richie DragosPalm oil is widely used for cooking. It has the advantage of high temperatures that other oils used for frying without. Palm oil is obtained from African palm pulp. It is an oil rich in vitamin E and carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A, both antioxidants that protect the body from free ...
Views: 1375 - Another Reason for Cinnamon - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from David OrmanI have written about the benefits of cinnamon many times. Here is a partial list . . . . . Cancer Prevention. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. Anti-Clotting. It has ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Different Cancer Types and Their Causes - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Pete JamesonThe cancer in the bladder (the bladder is a balloon shaped organ in the body that functions in storing urine) is the fourth most common cancer type that is found in men and eighth most common in women. In this situation, tumors develop on the surface of the wall of the bladder. In severe cases, ...
Views: 898 - Causes of Toenail Fungus And How To Get Rid Of It - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you aware of the causes of toenail fungus? Knowing the causes can certainly help you with getting rid of it. You can treat the symptom from the surface, but I personally believe that it is more effective to treat them from the root. Keep reading what I have to share with you today to get the ...
Views: 1669 - Acupuncture, what is it really good for? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Shiroko SokitchThe other day I was talking to my chiropractor friend about a man he had been treating for low back pain. John, was having surgery on his low back because of a ruptured disc. I asked Dr. DC why he hadn’t referred him for acupuncture. He said he didn’t realize that it would help. He had given ...
Views: 2597(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Be More You - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Jacqueline Smith10 Ways to BE MORE YOU: Living creatively is about learning to enjoy your life and letting go of harmful stress. Easier said than done, of course, but like any other worthwhile endeavor, it takes practice and more practice. In fact as often as you can manage. 1. Have you worked out your ...
Views: 1749 - Natural Home Remedies To Prevent Vomiting - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Lucas NarukaVomiting is extremely familiar indications that can cause by a large variety of problem. Vomiting is also called nausea. Vomiting mainly occurs due to the viral gastroenteritis which is also known as stomach infection or the morning illness of premature pregnancy. Vomiting can point out a severe ...
Views: 1839 - Three Ways You Can Treat Toenail Fungus Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Ewen ChiaGone will be the days of ugly and yellowish nails when you give these methods a try. You can treat toenail fungus naturally without any prescriptions or medicines. I would go on to say that drugs and medicines may not work for most people. Here is the reason why I would rather opt for the ...
Views: 1800 - Why You Should Be Drinking Green Tea For Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Mary DinonDrinking green tea has numerous health benefits and not just with the aid of weight loss there are also a number of other health benefits. Green leaf tea is 100% natural and safe to drink around the help of shedding unwanted weight It's been determined that green tea extract herb can assist ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Treating Toenail Fungus The Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you obsessed with treating toenail fungus because you hate the way your nails look? Well I used to try all sorts of drugs and medicines from the doctors but none of them seemed to work. I later decided to opt for the natural way, and the results were amazing! Let me share with you some of ...
Views: 1275 - Remedies That Help You Get Rid Of Allergies - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Richie DragosAllergic reactions may be more common in patients with an unbalanced diet or a messy lifestyle. It can also be triggered by high consumption of processed foods that are high in additives, and emotional stress. Allergies are specific to the spring season, when the body is tired after a hard ...
Views: 1010 - Do Sports Make You Smarter? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from David OrmanCan sports make you smarter? According to a recent study, the answer is a resounding YES. Researchers at the U of Granada compared subjects who participated in sports versus sedentary people. Those who played sports --regardless of the sport - exhibited better cognitive performance and reaction ...
Views: 2009 - Maple grove chiropractic Treatment - Tested And Proven Techniques to End Pain - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from sneha lalEvidence is on the side of wellness care offered by doctors of chiropractic for positively affecting behaviors and wellness, as well as lowering the cost of health care overall. However, it was not up to now that information surfaced about how chiropractic adjustments could influence the ...
Views: 532 - How do you get insomnia? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ethan ChongHow do you get insomnia? Okay, so staying up late at night can mean one thing. But what if you are trying to get a good night’s sleep but can’t? Well, there are actually many different kinds of insomnia that all deprives you of sleep. Today in this article, I am going to explain to you what ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - How to Handle Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraHemorrhoids are the enlargement or inflammation of veins around the anus or at the lower rectum. This condition can be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids occur at the lower rectum and may result to blood in the stool, rectal bleeding and can be very painful if the swollen veins protrude ...
Views: 1247 - Consider these remedies for asthma - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Online HerbsAsthma is a type of lung disease where the individual suffering from it finds it difficult to breath. Asthma occurs due to some type of abstraction in the flow of air through the lungs. This lung disease can be acute or chronic depending upon its symptoms. Here are given common causes that lead ...
Views: 1247 - How to Cut Risk of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from David OrmanFrom the Journal of Clinical Oncology. . . . Whereas observational studies have suggested that increased physical activity is linked to lower breast cancer risk, Canadian researchers explored how sex hormones were positively influenced by aerobic exercise. Specifically, the team examined how ...
Views: 1351 - Energy boosters for women - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Terry RogerElectricity boosters are rather popular in the market today as they offer a lot of benefits. No matter if you undoubtedly are a regular exerciser looking for more energy during the day or an athlete looking regarding increased stamina, these energy boosters provde the push to complete your ...
Views: 773 - Symptoms and causes involve in dermatitis - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Online HerbsDermatitis and eczema are similar terms referred to normal to chronic skin inflammation. There are several types included in dermatitis; atopic dermatitis is among the very common category. Dermatitis is the abnormalities occurring in skin functioning. People from almost any age can get ...
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