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- Salt Causes High Blood Pressure – Right? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsSalt Causes High Blood Pressure – Right? “In the West, the connection between salt and hypertension has been convincing enough that many patients with high blood pressure have been forbidden to eat any but the smallest amounts of salt. This implied that salt was somehow an enemy. Now it is ...
Views: 1374 - How to Lower Your Blood Pressure with a Towel - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsAnother simple and clinically proven technique for lowering blood pressure without drugs is called "hand grip isometrics." Isometrics are when a muscle is tensed but without moving. For example, if you make a fist with your hand and squeeze – that’s an example of an isometric exercise. In ...
Views: 5428 - 12 Health Benefits of Guided Breathing - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsToday we’re going to cover the 12 health benefits of Guided Breathing: Health Benefit #1) Deep Relaxation/Less Stress. We are surrounded by too many stress triggers and not enough relaxation triggers. When we take the time to regularly break the stress cycle, the health benefits are ...
Views: 1002 - 10 Dirty Secrets About the Drug Industry - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsWhen we go to the doctor, we deserve to get the best care medicine has to offer, science-based and unbiased. Regrettably, the truth is often far from it. 1) Crime pays. As just two recent examples, Pfizer was fined a record $2.3 Billion in September 2009 (by the way, if $2.3 Billion ...
Views: 808 - Caffeine Causes High Blood Pressure - Right? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsFirst, some interesting facts about caffeine... 1) It's the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world - an estimated 90% of adults in Western countries consume it daily. 2) Small doses of caffeine help reduce pain and speed up the effects of other pain relievers like aspirin ...
Views: 849 - How to Lower Your Blood Pressure with your Belly Button - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsStop what you’re doing right now. Feel how much tension you have in your abdominal muscles. Chances are, you’re “sucking in your gut.” Now stop and notice how you’re breathing. Chances are, you’re taking shallow breaths, and you’re breathing with your chest? Did you know that this ...
Views: 4104 - Alcohol causes High Blood Pressure – Right? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsThere’s a lot of confusion out there about health and alcohol. Sometimes we hear things like “wine is good for your health;” other times we hear all about alcohols’ dangers. So where’s the truth? As with so many things in life – the truth is actually somewhere in the middle. Moderate ...
Views: 1310 - 12 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Without Drugs - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy Krals1) Stop smoking. Tobacco hardens your arteries and the walls of your blood vessels. If you can’t quit cold turkey, ask your doctor for help in developing a plan. Plus, let’s face it… smoking is so… last century. 2) Time to get some exercise – normally an average of at least 30 minutes a ...
Views: 783 - 4 Ways Guided Breathing Controls Blood Pressure Naturally - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsSo, how could something as simple as breathing control blood pressure? 1) One theory is that it’s actually not so much about relaxation and has more to do with helping the body get salt out. When people are under stress, they tend to take shallow breaths. This “inhibitory breathing” in ...
Views: 883 - 3 Ways to Tell if You Have High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsThat irritating “Type A” supervisor at work is exactly the type of person to have high blood pressure, right? Actually, not necessarily. In nearly all cases, high blood pressure has no symptoms whatsoever. So how can you tell? Have a test: Option #1) Get one done for free. You can go ...
Views: 1139 - 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: 2640 - LASIK Surgery - What You can Expect during LASIK Surgery - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Cindy SmithIf you are ready to undergo LASIK surgery, you can overcome your nervousness by becoming knowledgeable about what to expect during the procedure. By being mentally and physically prepared, you will be calmer when the time comes to have the eye surgery. Pre-Operative Information from Your ...
Views: 445 - What To Do About Cold Intolerance - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from George SolMany people are intolerant to cold weather. A random survey of people over 18 years old showed that in excess of 50 percent reported that their extremities were often sensitive to cold. Many people have extreme sensitivity and often discover that their fingers and toes can turn blue. This ...
Views: 3389 - Estate agents a valuable asset while making realty investments - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Glyn JonesIn British words estate agent is a condition employed by anybody or business, which deals with the selling, buying, renting, and management of houses and buildings. The estate agents act in the behalf of a typical seller and go ahead and take whole responsibility in selling the property or house ...
Views: 492 - What is your pH? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Ray FoucherWhat is your pH (acid-alkaline balance)? Most people would have no idea how to answer this question. Yet, if they have a swimming pool, they could likely tell you its pH which is maintained at an ideal level. The standard medical book Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease by Arthur ...
Views: 1060 - Poop Bags And The New Way To Handle Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Kay RingelstetterPicking up dog poop and removing it so others don’t step in it is now made easier. And we must do this every time, always carrying our poop bags, so that we are ready. Dog waste is a danger to our environment and to our health and it is a real nuisance to many people as it is stepped in and ...
Views: 2184 - Hemorrhoids: Identifying their Symptoms - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Patti SchroederThere are times that the pain and discomfort that hemorrhoids bring make you feel that you would rather die. Hemorrhoids are not life threatening condition. However, some of the symptoms of hemorrhoids can be similar to other conditions that are more serious like colorectal cancer and anal ...
Views: 544 - Alcohol Free Alternatives For Recovering Alcoholics - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from James FrithAlcoholics generally aren't too fussy about what they drink; so long as it contains alcohol. One of the biggest obstacles newly sober people face is deciding what to drink when they go out for a meal or at a work function that isn't alcohol. What are some of the non-alcoholic alternatives ...
Views: 1067 - Sharing About Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from dani priyatnoCancer might be known simply because one of the types of diseases that require large medical expenses. For that to know a few things that must be considered in making cancer treatment. "Whatever money we have, if you have cancer treatment then the money becomes worthless anymore," said Prof. Dr. ...
Views: 624 - What To Do About Buzzing in Ears and Dizziness Before It's Too Late - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Lily SunshineWhen you hear a buzzing from the ear, there is no need to immediately panic. I will explain to you everything you need to understand about this condition and what you need to do. Buzzing in ear is amongst the symptoms of tinnitus, which pertains to the perception of sound available as one ...
Views: 689 - Types of Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Patti SchroederHemorrhoids are described as swellings of veins that occur from the lining of the anus and the rectum. For those who suffer from this disorder, of course they want to find a cure to stop the bleeding and the pain caused by hemorrhoids. However, before being able to have a perfect cure for ...
Views: 564 - Hemorrhoids or Piles: Getting to Know Them - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Patti SchroederWhat are Hemorrhoids? The term hemorrhoids or most commonly known as piles, refers to a condition where the veins in the anus or in the lower rectum are bulging and inflamed. These hemorrhoids take place when there is increased pressure in the rectum which forces blood to dilate and swell the ...
Views: 588 - HCG and its effectiveness for weight loss - by HCG is one of the most tested and recommended way to cut down the extra fats from the body. HCG generally stands for the human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone that is already present there inside the human body. The utility of HCG for cutting fats from the body was found by Dr. A T Simeons when ...
Views: 64 - Pittsburgh Personal Trainer Discusses Fat Loss Cardio Techniques - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Scott HaywardWhile there are many different schools of thought on what Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of Cardio is the ultimate best for fat burning, Pittsburgh Personal Trainer Scott Hayward has broken down each type of intensity for cardio and has outlined both some benefits and risks that are ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - In Honor of Love When Chronically Ill - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Barby IngleFebruary is the month of Love but for a pain patient and their significant other intimacy may suffer on a regular basis. We know intimacy is an important aspect in keeping a healthy lifestyle. Often times, chronic pain patients forget that sexuality is an important part in a partnered ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Appendicitis in Children - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from johny lanuomelaMany kids have their appendix removed even before turning the age of fourteen. And the threat begins to peak because they age. Vast majority of children who get an abdominal surgery is simply because of appendicitis. Appendicitis is actually appendix inflammation and as a result, a fingerlike ...
Views: 733 - Someone to Care for Me - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Debbie UntermanThings used to be simple when you had a question about your health. If you weren’t feeling well you called your family doctor. You may be old enough to remember when he would then make a house call with his doctor’s bag right to your home to check on you. When I had my appendicitis attack in ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - Written Example Literature Review – Is It Worth Taking The Risk For Your Thesis? - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Rose TylerOne question that is asked by almost every person is that what the actual importance of a literature review is? Why should one conduct a research work on researches already conducted on a certain topic ages ago? That sounds plausible for not everybody knows how important it is to conduct ...
Views: 2024 - Removing excessive fats from body with HCG - by Putting down the extra fats from the body is something really difficult and equally crucial. And the most important thing that you need for this is the determination and a very good weight loss protocol. We love eating those spicy foods and often making eating out addiction and you know very ...
Views: 56 - Some Basic Facts about the FDA and How it Fails to Protect Americans from the Dangerous Effects of Drugs and Foods like Genetically Modified Foods, Dangerous Chemical Ingredients and Meat from Factory Farms - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.So many people ask why the FDA does not protect us more. Others ask us how the FDA works. The FDA is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which itself is part of the Executive branch of the United States government. The FDA processes more than $1 trillion worth of ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - General Information On Mold And The Health Effects Of Spores - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Joe MoldWhat is mold? Mold is a term used to describe fibrous spore producing fungi which can be found growing indoors and outdoors including in water damaged homes and workplaces. However spore producing house mold growths that causes health problems are not the only fungi around. Some helpful ...
Views: 874 - How To Deal With Meniere's Illness, Tinnitus & Associated Signs Or Symptoms - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Dovie LuhnowMeniere's disorder is well-known as or categorised as an abnormality in the internal ear. Generally, there is often a difficulty with the flow of fluids within the internal ear which will frequently be cause by inflammation or a restriction for the environment friendly capillaries. Meniere's ...
Views: 836 - How to Uncover The very best Tinnitus Therapy - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Jerome LamarkTinnitus awareness permit how to come to find the better therapy, enable us very first inquire the measure who gets tinnitus? Tinnitus can affect anybody, nonetheless it really is a larger quantity of widespread as you receive older (through the age of sixty five) and of us amidst age-connected ...
Views: 722 - Candida- One Variety of Yeast Infection - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Brooke LongWhat can arguably be the mostly well-known yeast infection or type of candidiasis in the world now is thrush, that influences generally feminine genitalia. (It's always infrequent, nevertheless not impossible, for males to contract the disease.) But yeast infections in fact usually do not ...
Views: 517 - Is Flossing Your Teeth A Waste Of Time? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kirk KimmerlingPatients often ask the question “Why is it important to floss on a regular basis?” The truth is next to vigorously brushing, flossing is the next best thing to ensure excellent oral health says Marietta dentist. Millions of microscopic bacteria use your mouth as a home to multiply. Flossing ...
Views: 1587 - Morgellons Isolation Destroys Families - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Russell AltmanIt all started with the fibers... Long Morgellons fibers I first noticed them about 3 years ago. First, there were small ones; blue, black and sometimes white. I had no idea what they were, but they were of great concern to me. Then I began to notice black specks on my pillow and bed ...
Views: 2353 - Best Products For Ingrown Toenails Treatment - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Steve PontingWhen you start realizing the signs and symptoms of the in-grown toenail, you need to provide attention immediately. You will find a variety of items for in-grown toenails removal that are offered in many health care or beauty shops in the united states. Listed here are probably the most common ...
Views: 1026 - Day Time Sleeping and Tips to Overcome the Problem - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Brad RayDay time sleeping is something which is severely compromising both health and work efficiency of millions of people today. However it isn’t as big an issue as it is being made out and with a few key measures one can easily overcome the problem. Most day time sleeping sufferers experience ...
Views: 942 - Diabetes - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from nanci PearsonDiabetes is really a growing problem in this nation. With our population at an all time higher in excess weight gain along with a reduced in health treatment, the problem is only expanding. Diabetes is a illness with the metabolic process. Our metabolic process is what the way our bodies use ...
Views: 871 - Prevent Underarm Sweating Tips - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from agnes smithExcessive sweating is a problem that affects many people around the world, of all age groups. From heavy and facial sweating palm to back hard and sweating in the armpits, there are many ways this condition can affect sweating in the armpits at least it's embarrassing and without problems. You ...
Views: 767 - Alcoholism And Stopping Drinking - What Benefits Can You Expect Once You Quit Alcohol - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from James FrithFor an alcoholic it is never easy trying to quit drink. Serious alcoholics will often face both physical and mental problems as they try to wean themselves off alcohol. While quitting may be hard, those who are successful will often find themselves overawed by the changes that occur in their ...
Views: 2184 - How Often Can I Use a Neti Pot? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Sinus SupportMost Frequently Asked Questions About Neti Pot Use The most frequently asked question to us here at Baraka is: how often should I use my neti pot to do nasal rinsing? The answer, although simple, may not be easy for most people: Listen to your body. In a culture that trusts science over ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - Alcoholism - Is There A Medical Cure? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from James FrithThe World Health Organisation estimates that around 76 million people globally currently suffer from some kind of alcohol-related condition. Alcohol remains the world's number one killer causing almost 2.5 million deaths a year or just about 4% of the world's total. On average each human being ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Improving patient Collections - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tanya GillPhysicians’ office and medical billing companies employ various effective strategies to boost the medical insurance billing collections. In order to achieve enhanced collections and make practices more profitable, it is essential to focus on patient AR as well. But, there is a lethargic stance ...
Views: 719 - Tips For Laser Skin Treatment for Acne - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from agnes smithMany people suffer with acne problems. The largest organ in the body of a person is actually the skin. It is also the most sensitive part of the body, as it exposes all sorts of external factors such as weather conditions and pollution. The things you find every day and the year you need or take ...
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