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- Help_You_Reduce_Your_Odds_of_Contracting_One_of_the_Eight_Deadly_Diseases_of_the_Western_World - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Steven GodlewskiWARNING: Your Life Is At Risk. "This Special Report Can Help You Reduce Your Odds of Contracting One of the Eight Deadly Diseases of the Western World." By Paul Devlin =============================================================== Note: this report is fairly long. You may want to print it ...
Views: 2738(1 vote) - Carbohydrates Definition - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Julie BarrosCarbohydrates, as defined by Saint Joseph’s Health Library, are one of the three main classes of food and a source of energy. The other 2 main sources are fats and protein. However, carbs for some people on a low carb diet is more like a bad word. Although counting carbohydrates for weight loss ...
Views: 2736(2 votes) - What You Need to Know about Citalopram Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen taking anti-depressants such as Citalopram, patients must not discontinue use without the advice of a physician. Anti-depressants are very tricky medications. You take them to feel better. But when you stop them abruptly and without proper supervision, your initial symptoms can get ...
Views: 2736 - Adrenal Fatigue: Real Answers for a Real Problem - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Dr. Carolyn PorterI have been writing about adrenal fatigue and its considerable devastating affects on health for some years now, but I continue to research the topic and am continually amazed at the findings I discover concerning this illness. It is indeed a complex issue that few medical doctors address, yet I ...
Views: 2734 - 5 Steps to Building Muscle - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Project Management CompanionBig muscles don't come without work. Building bigger muscles requires generating a proper internal “environment” that supports muscle growth. This can be achieved by following five essential steps that are based on regular resistance training, proper diet and rest. Working Out The first ...
Views: 2730 - Water & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantHere's how to figure out the right amount of water you need to drink daily to stay completely hydrated. You need to drink half of your body weight in ounces daily. Let's say you weight 200 lbs. You will need 100 oz. of water. Divide 100 oz. by 8 oz (a size of a glass) you get 12. You need to ...
Views: 2725(1 vote) - Is Your Memory on Vacation? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nina AndersonIs your memory on vacation? By Nina Anderson When we read articles about mind, body and spirit our brain engages. The mind is the most important as it controls what we think, how our body reacts and whether we are relaxed enough to let our spirit in. But when that mind goes on vacation at the ...
Views: 2724(2 votes) - Strategies to Help Kinesthetic Learners Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Pooja SharmaKinesthetic learning is used by educators as a teaching method for those kids who face difficulty in paying attention due to their hyper-active nature. A fine line separates an ADHD kid from a kinesthetic learner, though both have similar symptoms. But major difference is that a kinesthetic ...
Views: 2723 - Are You Strong Enough? 4 Core Strength Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampStretching can be overrated! Now don’t get me wrong, it is essential, but even if you are flexible enough to touch your toes, without the core strength to support your spine, you may be risking injury. My point is simply this; without core strength training, you are missing a significant ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - Eat this, boost energy - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur energy levels really set the tone for the day ahead. When we are tired and sluggish we don’t really feel like completing daily tasks or even leaving the house. Heck, sometimes you might feel your energy levels are too low to get up and grab some food. And food can play a large role in our ...
Views: 2722 - 6 Health Tips for Men over 40 - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Ken WeissAs men age the likelihood of having to deal with various health issues increases. This includes increased chances of developing sexual dysfunction conditions, such as erectile dysfunction and low testosterone, prostate problems, cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes and even cancer. While ...
Views: 2719 - Folliculitis - Cure Your Folliculitis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Jojo MichelleHereditary forms of folliculitis, such as follicular eczema (generally classified under "atopic dermatitis"), and the deeper forms of inflammatory folliculitis that involve the entire follicular structure, such as folliculitis decalvans, occur most commonly in blacks. Folliculitis may also be ...
Views: 2715 - Liver and Gallbladder Flush= - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Annie OLLIVIERFor several months, I had felt a pain (a kind of sharp penetrating pain that would get worse when I would bend forward) on my right side under the ribs, where the liver is located. I kind of guessed that some stones had again accumulated in my liver and my gallbladder since I had done this first ...
Views: 2703(2 votes) - Excerpt: Runaway Eating: The 8-Point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2005 from Yolanda CardenAre All Diets Unhealthy? Want the short answer? Yes. Now, you may be thinking, "If I don't stay on some kind of diet, I'll just blow up like a balloon. I need to be on a program just to keep control of myself." But consider that any kind of dieting involves a diet mentality, which ensures ...
Views: 2699(1 vote) - Free CNA Practice Test - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from cna schoolsThe certified nursing assistant are known as the base material of the health care industry and the person, who want to get posted on this reputed position need to clear the tough exam of CNA certification. To appear in the exam candidate need to follow the rules and regulation led by the state ...
Views: 2696 - Recharge your energy with these 4 tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEnergy – we all want it, better yet we all need it, but sometimes it seems to fade as the day carries on. In fact, it’s a common symptom I hear amongst my patients. It’s easy to make excuses as to why we don’t have energy, but instead of making excuses let’s work on giving our energy levels a ...
Views: 2696 - Endometriosis Part XVIII - Can Flower Plants Help To Treat Endometriosis (Part B)? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - Natural Solution to Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDiabetes is characterized by elevated glucose (sugars) in the blood and resistance of cell membranes to insulin, the hormone that helps metabolize sugar. It is estimated that 350 million people worldwide have either Type one or two diabetes. Type two diabetes is an epidemic that is bulging ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - Let's Do A Whole Body Smile! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Jan TincherHere is an technique that will help you feel better any time of the day. Get ready to relax and use your imagination. Keep your back straight, but relaxed. Close your eyes and press your tongue against the top of your mouth gently. Put your hands together on your lap. Now, remember a time ...
Views: 2690 - The Secret Language of Scents: How You Are Influenced by The Smells All Around You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyMost people are totally unaware of the impact that smells can have on their mood, ability to learn, stamina, perception of themselves and others, and ultimately, their behavior and motivation. In fact, when given a choice between losing a big toe or their sense of smell, people are far more ...
Views: 2689(3 votes) - Children's Health - How to Treat Autism in a Conventional Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine. It is a system of medical approach in which medical doctor and other health professionals such as nurses, medical technician and specialists and therapists, etc. use medication, radiation, medical equipments or surgery to ...
Views: 2687(1 vote) - Teens and Sun Damage: How Safe Are You? - by You are young and out having fun with your life. You are not thinking about growing old or getting so called “old people’s” diseases like cancer. However, the harsh reality is that young people do get cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology sites that Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin ...
Views: 2684 - Know Thy Brown Skin - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2003 from susan taylorAs a woman of color, you've always desired radiant, even-toned skin and healthy, fast-growing hair, but you may not have always had the facts and the guidance you need to look your best. Few books and magazines offer details about the skin and hair of women of color. The books that do offer only ...
Views: 2682(1 vote) - What Are the Causes of Wrist and Ankle Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauWrists and ankles are two specific body parts which contain bones, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. A patient can experience pain in these two parts. Here we will learn how to manage these occurrences. The wrist is an intricate joint consists of eight small bones positioned in two line ...
Views: 2676 - Type 3 Diabetes The Next Global Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantType 3 Diabetes is when the brain stops or reduces the acceptance of the brain's secreted insulin within the brain's cell receptors. Diabetes type 1 and type 2 derive from the decline of insulin produced within the pancreas to the point where there is no insulin produced. Yet, in recent years, ...
Views: 2670(1 vote) - My Child Is ADHD: How Come He Can Concentrate On Video Games? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Salvator GiustraThe question is understandable. It may assume that some children diagnosed with ADHD may be misdiagnosed or that the condition may be much more complicated than the simple criteria we attach to it. It doesn’t take much to be diagnosed with ADHD. Many licensed medical professionals can do ...
Views: 2666 - Job In Depth: What Does a Quality Assurance Analyst Do? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Cher ZavalaMore than once, your friends and family have accused you of being “nitpicky.” You’re known for your eye for detail — some might even call it perfectionism — and you never do anything without making sure all of the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed. If that sounds familiar, then a career in ...
Views: 2664 - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 4 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too. In your first lessons, you learned how to "listen" to ...
Views: 2660 - Choosing an Energy Bar, Facts and Myths of Energy Bars - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur busy lives take energy! We need energy to work, we need energy to perform activities, heck we even need energy for socializing. As you can seem a lot of our energy becomes depleted by outside sources. Sometimes, we don’t have the time to sit down and have a nutritious meal and so we reach ...
Views: 2659 - Learn How to Lose Love Handles - Facts and Tips - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIf you want to learn how to lose love handles, you need to be willing to commit to a consistent diet and exercise routine. The best way to lose love handles is to avoid taking in excess calories and make sure that you get aerobic exercise as well as build muscle with weight training. For some ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - Tinnitus and Alcohol: Can Alcohol Consumption Worsen Tinnitus? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsThere are lots of conflicting reports regarding the connection between tinnitus and alcohol. There are some people who claim that drinking alcohol can actually reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. Other people, on the other hand, claim that tinnitus and alcohol indeed have a connection as ...
Views: 2658 - Feeling tired too often? Try this… - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIf you wake up sluggish and groggy, the first thing you probably do is reach for a cup of coffee. For many Americans, drinking coffee first thing in the morning has become a daily ritual. We opt for coffee because, thanks to its caffeine content, you may instantly begin to feel awake. But after ...
Views: 2652 - Overcone Infertility - Premature Ovarian Failure In Conventional Medicine Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonA. Definition Premature ovarian failure is defined as a condition of which the ovarian is no longer responded to the brain in production of follicle before the age of 40, leading to high levels of FSH in the bloodstream and menopause hormonal symptoms. It is caused by either the accelerated ...
Views: 2649 - Improve Your Cardio in Less Time and Burn Fat More Efficiently - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHow would you like to be more efficient with your cardio exercise while exercising for shorter time and burning more calories? You may not need to exercise as long as you think! A while back I came across the work of Dr. Al Sears who has been in the field of exercise for over 25 years. His PACE™ ...
Views: 2647(2 votes) - Green Your Cleaning Routine - The Hidden Dangers Lurking Under Your Sink - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyIt is truly amazing how the green revolution has changed our lives. We separate our garbage, carpool to work, and even consider buying hybrid cars just to help save Mother Earth. Ironically, many of the everyday household cleaning products we still use are loaded with dangerous chemicals that ...
Views: 2638(2 votes) - Vitamin E May Prove Deadly, But Then Again... - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Kearney AdamsIt is estimated that over 37 million Americans take vitamin E, but most never question its safety. After all, it's good for the heart, right? As there is conflicting research on this issue, answering this question may prove difficult. First of all, research done by Johns Hopkins University ...
Views: 2638 - Self defense classes Assure Boost Your confidence and Increase your Power - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Cory HoflandWomen are considered weaker but in reality they are not as weak as they look. Females are born with unmatched strength and there are instances to prove this statement. A woman can do everything that a man claims to do. If you are woman and you want to discover your physical power then you ...
Views: 2636 - Getting Organized at Home - Organization Improves Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyGetting organized seems to be a lost art. Without constant effort at home organization you can quickly build up clutter that can affect your physical, mental, and spiritual health. The main home organization remedy for curing clutter is control and balance. Clutter control requires that the ...
Views: 2634(1 vote) - 5 Stupid Questions never ask your Dentist - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Cynthia WitsonWhen you visit a dentist, you should be sure that you act in a reasonable way. When you ask the dentist questions, they should be pertinent to the care of your teeth. Here are 5 questions that you should never ask your dentist. 1. Don't Ask The Dentist To Reduce Their Rates A ...
Views: 2633 - The #1 Most Dangerous Side Effect of Blood Pressure Drugs - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsWhat's the #1 most dangerous side effect of blood pressure drugs - the one that you won't find on the label? First, an overview of the 8 classes of high blood pressure drugs, how they work, and their common "listed" side effects: First ACE inhibitors – (ACE) inhibitors prevent your body ...
Views: 2632 - Spirulina the Super Food - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSpirulina is a natural alga which has richest natural ingredients: Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin A ,Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, zeaxanthin, easy-to-absorb Iron ; Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), Phycocyanin ; Chlorophyll ,Glycolipids , SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) a potent antioxidant. Spirulina is a ...
Views: 2625(2 votes) - How to End Tiredness and Fatigue By Eliminating the Causes - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Michael LeeThe causes of tiredness and fatigue can often be linked to the kind of lifestyle you have. Are you a workaholic dad or a housewife with four hyperactive kids? Do you drink a lot of coffee or smoke like a chimney? You may not think that these things have any sort of impact on your life, but think ...
Views: 2609 - Can Spirulina Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFor a health food, spirulina leaves a lot to be desired. It looks bad, is very expensive, and tastes terrible. But people are buying this blue-green algae because they believe it will cure a litany of ills ranging from diabetes to depression. Since spirulina promoters don’t want to ...
Views: 2608 - 6 Best cell regeneration foods - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe are living, breathing creatures capable of self-healing in so many ways. Nothing brings this notion home more than human cell regeneration and a field of medicine exploring stem cells and the cell regeneration impact factor. What is regenerative medicine all about, anyhow? Every single one ...
Views: 2607 - Following the Four Agreements - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHave you ever heard of the four agreements? This set of very simple concepts can literally transform your life; profound, yet extremely difficult to practice on a daily basis. “You need a very strong will in order to adopt the four Agreements – but if you can begin to live your life with these ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - Pheromones Fact or fiction? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Prof. George GrantPheromones are chemicals capable of acting outside the body of the secreting individual to impact the behavior of the receiving individual. There are alarm pheromones, food trail pheromones, sex pheromones, and many others that affect behavior or physiology. Their use among insects has been ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - Treating Hyperacidity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Sharon BellYou’ve just had your fill at a fancy restaurant when all of a sudden you experience a sharp pain in your stomach. The pain appears to extend to your heart and you’re all sweaty. Blame it on hyperacidity – a common condition that happens when you eat spicy or fatty ...
Views: 2605 - An Essential Guide to Effective Heel Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsIf you are one of the many individuals who suffer from recurrent inflammation of your feet, or if you frequently get heel pain, you may benefit from an effective heel pain treatment. When you experience sharp pains in your feet, or have dull and annoying aches, there is just no other option than ...
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