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- Terry, the Alligator who never smiled! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jin T. Lee"Alligators have the prettiest teeth of all", Terry thought. Poor Terry was embarrassed about his teeth. All his friends had shiny white teeth, they smiled all the time, showing off their pearly whites, but Terry had a cavity and didn't know what to do about it? Terry's friends go to the dentist ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Do You Know Your Numbers? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonUse any search engine and type in the phrase ‘Know your numbers‘. The search engine will identify dozens upon dozens of web-sites focused on the importance of knowing your numbers when it comes to health related matters. You will find that virtually all of the web sites are very legitimate ...
Views: 1510 - Diabetes Information and Diabetes Research - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Willaim LongFor years now countless billions have been spent on Diabetes research, and everybody who has been involved in this research hoped to have the ability to discover the magical remedy that will assist all those who undergo with the dreaded diabetes disease. Docs have recognized for years about ...
Views: 397 - What Is Infertility - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Donald LittleWhat Is Infertility ? Infertility is the process of not being able to conceive a child naturally. Millions of people worldwide are experiencing problems with infertility ,leading them to start asking questions of what the main causes of infertility could possibly be. Whatever the case ...
Views: 407 - Lung Cancer Staging and Corresponding Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Denise ForsterOne of the serious health problems that the world is facing today is lung cancer. A disease that can cause death only because of cigarette smoking. The most common death in men and second in women. It affects so many people and including their families. Lung disease is a condition of cancer ...
Views: 426 - Terry, The Alligator who never smiled! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jin T. Lee"Alligators have the prettiest teeth of all", Terry thought. Poor Terry was embarrassed about his teeth. All his friends had shiny white teeth, they smiled all the time, showing off their pearly whites, but Terry had a cavity and didn't know what to do about it? Terry's friends go to the dentist ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Osteoporosis: Preventing this Silent, yet Curable Disease - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Kathy LeonardoOsteoporosis is a silent disease with literally no warning signs. One can live with the early stages of this disease for years, then suddenly have to deal with the severity of a full blown osteoporosis diagnosis. Most people don’t realize with proper diet and care, this debilitating disease can ...
Views: 684 - Diabetes – Is Your Lifestyle Putting You at Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWhat would you say if I told you that not only is Type 2 diabetes preventable, it is by and large curable if you are willing to make some simple, inexpensive lifestyle changes? Believe it! Diabetes rates for both adults and children are climbing out of control! Currently, one in four ...
Views: 1350 - Blood Pressure: Is Yours Rising? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHypertension has become the reality for many who are leading stressful lifestyles, coupled with an unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise. The global prevalence of hypertension is currently estimated at 1 billion. That translates into 1 in 3 adults having high blood pressure. Often dubbed the ...
Views: 1376 - Winter Blues Got You Down? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAre you feeling tired, irritable or simply just, “down in the dumps?” If so, it is likely that you are suffering from the dreaded condition, Winter Blues. The official name for it is Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), interesting acronym, isn’t it? Now, I am not generally one for labels, ...
Views: 2435(6 votes) - The Keys to Finding More Hours in Your Day - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you need more time? One of the number one complaints I hear on a daily basis is “I just don’t have the time.” That is the excuse for so many things from diet and exercise to business endeavours and quality family time. If you are one of those “there’s never enough time” people, don’t ...
Views: 1250 - Are You Stressing Over the Holidays? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWow, can you believe the holidays are almost here? From time constraints and shopping headaches to holiday feasts and financial worries, everyone is dealing with a huge array of stressors this time of year. Are you worrying too much right now? Are you so busy taking care of everyone and ...
Views: 1266 - What Exactly Are You Eating? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAs we head into the holiday season we are faced with one of the biggest health challenges of the entire year. Dinner parties, family gatherings, and business events all seem to focus on one thing during this time…Food. Now, I’m not here to lecture you on how much you eat during the holidays. ...
Views: 1329 - Have you ever heard of Tinnitus? Believe it or not, it's been around for a thousand years. Learn what it is, what casues it and how you can prevent it. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Martin ZindrenWhat the heck is Tinnitus anyways? Tinnitus is the ringing or buzzing sound that suffers constantly hear in their ears without any good reason. Most importantly, it can be a mask for a more serious condition, worse case think tumors, most mostly ear infection. The main problem with Tinnitus ...
Views: 499 - To Eat or Not to Eat! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Joanna SherwellTo Eat or Not to Eat! We’re constantly surprised at how many people seem oblivious to smart food hygiene practices, simply out of ignorance- unless you’ve been taught these things or learnt through painful food poisoning experiences… most people simply guess what to do with food! Here are ...
Views: 1809 - Baby Colic-some basic information - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Rajwinder KaurParenting is supposed to be one of the most difficult tasks to do. It becomes even more difficult if your baby is going through colic. I think most of the people don’t even know what baby colic is all about. It’s a situation suffered by babies. In this condition, a baby cries or screams ...
Views: 768 - Acidic Body Symptoms - What Everybody Ought To Know -- About How To Have Better Health - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from George MephisAre you over acidic? Just the sound of that word can make you think about what's happening to the insides of your body day in and day out from the constant bombardment of foods we eat. The way we live in our modern society may be the root of our acidic body symptoms and all the current health ...
Views: 1497 - Substituting Alcohol For Tea - Different Types Of Tea - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from James FrithMany people are deciding, for various reasons, that they should give up drinking alcohol. Tea is becoming increasingly popular as a substitute due to the natural health benefits that it provides. Like the fact that all wines come from grapes, all teas come from the Camellia Sinensis plant or a ...
Views: 6241(2 votes) - Lose Weight by Eating Soup - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from James D HuntAnyone trying to lose weight will tell you how difficult it is. In a way, it's hard to blame people who cannot lose weight. The reason losing weight is difficult is because over the hundreds of thousands of years that we as humans have evolved our brains tell us to eat high calories food. This ...
Views: 577 - What Causes Spine pain? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerSpine pain can almost be a misnomer, as much of the pain that is caused in the spine can be felt in other areas of the body, called “referred pain”. This is typically the case when a disc that sits between the vertebrae in the spine is bulging or herniated and leg or arm pain occurs. While the ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - What’s the difference between Traditional Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerWith advances in medicine that are made every year, spinal surgery is becoming much less of a risk to people with back pain. With minimally invasive techniques available, as well as non-surgical alternatives that are developing worldwide, the over 80% of Americans that suffer from some sort of ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Spine doctor - How to choose - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerChoosing a spine doctor should be a thorough, planned effort. When you have pain that is debilitating and your general practitioner or internal medicine physician can no longer address it, its time to find a specialist. The best kind of doctor will be one that has been referred to you, either by ...
Views: 714 - Most effective three Techniques to Effective Oral Hygiene - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Randall JacksonStriving to have success in oral cleanliness, you need to pick the right method and carry out things the right way. Neglecting to do this right may likely have some unfortunate consequences. Chances are you'll finish up having cavities, and furthermore in numerous instances gum line ...
Views: 367 - Types of Spine surgery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerSpine surgery is not as serious of an option for back and leg pain anymore. Today’s minimally invasive techniques can make as small of an incision as a half inch, with recovery time practically overnight as opposed to some of the procedures offered in the past. A physician can decide whether a ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Recommended three Measures to Successful Oral Cleanliness - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ross AckleyIn order to ensure success in oral cleanliness, be sure you pick the right path and actually do things properly. Ignoring to do this effectively could bring some devastating outcomes. Chances are you'll finish up with cavities, and so in numerous cases gum line infection. Listed on this page ...
Views: 380 - Getting Kids to Clean Up And Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Linda AvilesWe never understood why our parents would get so upset if ever we didn't clean up our rooms or ate our dinner. Who knew that not cleaning up your room could actually make us sick? Not to mention the fact that a dirty bedroom is pretty embarrassing and gross. Who would have thought that eating ...
Views: 852 - Teeth Implants Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Charley BurrightMost of the people look on the outer appearance of a person. They are more concerned on their physical being that is why when they do not feel beautiful or handsome, they tend to look for solutions. Some of them took a surgery to enhance their bodies. They tried lot of beauty products that will ...
Views: 439 - What Is A Dental Implant - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Charley BurrightGod provided us with a good looking face. We just have to provide the expression and that is through smiling. However, how can a person smile if he does not have the confidence because of the missing tooth or teeth? Solutions are made easy and there are solutions that are already available. ...
Views: 450 - Acid Reflux Treatment - Understand The Best Acid Reflux Treatments Available For You - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Steve YorkAcid reflux is also known as GERD which is a gastro-esophageal disease which occurs when the sphincter which is located around the base of the esophagus is not functioning correctly. When this happens, we notice that food that is going through the esophagus and down towards your stomach reverses ...
Views: 590 - Itching Feet From Eczema - Foot Eczema Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Steve YorkEczema is a very common skin condition that generally causes dryness, itchiness and redness anywhere on the body. It can result in a lot of discomfort and even pain in some cases. Typically there is no cure for eczema all though their are treatments that are successful and work very well to get ...
Views: 807 - Symptoms Of Food Poisoning - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jean GriffithsSymptoms of food poisoning vary depending on the specific type of food poisoning, the amount of bad food ingested, age, medical history and other factors. With most bacterial infections symptoms of food poisoning usually develop within 12 and 48 hours. Symptoms vary considerably according to ...
Views: 603 - Heading to the Dentist - Insurance Possible choices For Dental Protection - dentist insurance - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from frank carrollEven though no one actually enjoys going to the dentist since of the ache normally connected with dental processes, it will become a lot extra distressing when you don't have sufficient dental coverage. If you have to go to the dentist, insurance coverage in some type is a ought to. There are ...
Views: 409 - Straight Teeth Are A Necessity - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Arvind VakaniThe business world nowadays is very harsh. Being the best in your domain is no longer enough for your clients to be satisfied. You need to have a certain appearance, a certain social status and certain friends in your work field. We don’t know how to help you with your status upraise or friend ...
Views: 2468(1 vote) - Siimple tips about how to Stop hair loss - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Tedi KusmayadiHair thinning and also baldness is really a terrifying thing for every individual. Various tools were actually caused reduce a problem. A lot of costs incurred for remedy of hair at the eminent spas and salons, following pay money for preventer medicines/drugs hair loss having a variety ...
Views: 1179 - Tips on how to select, Make-up and Skincare - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Tedi KusmayadiMake up and skincare generally, considered to be for females only. Men unusual do 'make up and skin care'. But yet there s also men who have care of their skin, but also make up is basically strange to many men. Utilizing make-up and skin care is absolutely not a different concept. Make-up ...
Views: 1166 - 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: 2697(3 votes) - Cracking the Biologic Code of Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Charlie Schwengel, DO, DO(H)Cancer Does Not "Strike" at Random. The Appearance of Cancer Always Has a Reason and a Cause. We live in natural bodies. The development, growth and appearance of the tumors that become diagnosed as “cancer” is a natural process; it is not random or malicious act of Nature. In reality, in ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Eyelid Surgery Questions And Answers - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Antoinette MolloyBeauty is something you are born with. However, in today’s advancement in technology, if you do not like something about your face or your figure, you can always alter it. Blepharoplasty is one way you can alter the way you look. It is an eyelid minor surgery that removes your drooping eyelids ...
Views: 655 - Why Feeding Factory Farmed Animals Genetically Modified Monsanto Bt Corn Has Resulted in Substandard Meats Sold in Restaurants and Grocery Stores That Lead to Inflammation, Illness, Disease, Weight Gain and Obesity in America - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.We believe that factory farmed livestock fed on Monsanto genetically modified corn, “shot up” on antibiotics, whether they need them or not, and fed synthetic growth hormones is a major contributor to weight gain, obesity illness and disease. There are more than 65 scientific studies that ...
Views: 2576(6 votes) - Cleansing Foot Bath: Is It as Impressive as It Said? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Regina SetzlertThrough the rise to recognition of the so-called ionic and detoxifying foot baths, producers themselves give their distributors charts that are color coded to supposedly compare the color of the water after a session to a corresponding ailment the participant has. Sellers market these ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Truth Or Consequences, Could Your Germaphobia Come Back to Bite You? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyEverywhere you go, germs and bacteria surround you and so does the fear of how they may harm you. The media is saturated with sensational stories about the hidden germs in hotel rooms, and the ever-encroaching threat of foreign and exotic, even life-threatening viruses. We have become obsessed ...
Views: 2595 - The Cost of Your Wounds - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Jennifer ClarkThe Cost of Your Wounds Have you met anyone who doesn’t want to heal? Have you met someone who accepts suffering as a fact of life? They are a victim of their woundology. Woundology is a term first coined by author Carolyn Myss, an internationally recognized medical intuitive in her book ...
Views: 2834(1 vote) - Metabolic system - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Thomas BerdichReactions in which the basic building blocks that are mostly taken with food synthesize molecules that build up our body are called anabolic reactions. Reactions in which the energy of decomposition of food you get is used for getting energy for cells, tissues, organs and whole body are called ...
Views: 416 - Toenail fungus can be a dreadful illness affecting around 2-18% of the folks all over the world. - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from virginia SCOTTToenail fungus can be a dreadful illness affecting around 2-18% of the folks around the world. It can be a quite painful and embarrassing skin infection that usually happens during summer seasons. The disease is commonly seen amongst old individuals, afflicting up to 50% of the over-forty ...
Views: 474 - Risk Assessment at Work - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Web HippoProtecting your employees from possible dangers at work is the law and the most effective way of doing so is by performing a risk assessment. It is very easy for potential health risks to go unnoticed in day-to-day working life, carrying out your job role. A work risk assessment highlights ...
Views: 541 - Getting a Good Night's Rest: Natural Solutions For Insomnia - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere are seven main factors that can contribute to sleeplessness: stress, chronic illness or pain, poor nutrition and digestion, over-consumption of stimulants, a poor sleep environment, poor sleep posture, and a disruption to your natural circadian rhythm cycle. While Over-the-Counter (OTC) ...
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