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- The Importance of Rest and Relaxation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonFor those of us who are used to being constantly on the go it is easy to forget what it actually feels like to kick back and truly relax. There are many things which we do that we kid ourselves are relaxing when in reality this is not the case. For example, we tend to assume that sitting on ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Eat and Exercise in Chicago - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Jade CrewThere are lots of Food Joints and Classy resto’s around Chicago. Chicagoans love to eat, no doubt but are they fit? The first response to anyone wanting to gain muscle is usually, “Are you eating enough?” And it’s asked for good reason: if you aren’t taking in enough calories, then no matter ...
Views: 743 - Foods to Protect Against Radiation Sickness | prevent radiation sickness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jill Ammon-WexlerPrevent Radiation Sickness with Natural Foods There is evidence from both past experience and research results that eating certain foods can help prevent radiation sickness from exposure to nuclear radiation. Historic Prevent Radiation Sickness Methods in Japan In 1945, at the time of the ...
Views: 3645 - The Usual Complaints Experienced by People Who Have to Wear Reading Glasses - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Cindy SmithWith the long list of complaints that patients have about reading glasses, it makes sense that millions of people are moving forward with surgery to correct their vision. These methods offer patients a reliable trusted way to repair eye sight problems. Crystalens is a well known surgery that ...
Views: 592 - Causes of Bad Breath - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Sandra SmithHave you ever been around someone that has bad breath? Not only is it annoying, but sometimes it can be downright disgusting. This may cause you to not want to be around that person at all anymore. How do you know that you aren't in the same boat? In order to know how to fight bad breath you ...
Views: 515 - Is the Hidden Soy in Your Foods Contributing to Illness and Poor Health? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Chocoholics have finally been matched or overtaken by Soyaholics – people who look for soy in every product and sprinkle it over any products that do not contain any. Women eat soy like it is the Holy Grail of food. It has become America's favorite “health” food. Nothing could please the soy ...
Views: 1375(6 votes) - The Curse of Obesogens: Are Your Body Products Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere's no escaping it. Everywhere you turn you can see the evidence, and even if you haven't noticed lately, the media is more than happy to remind you, we are a nation of lazy super-size me gluttons threatening to undermine the future of our health care system with the litany of health ...
Views: 1556(2 votes) - How Much Calcium Do You Need Whether Man or Woman? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Linda WolschlagerDo you know the other surprising sources for getting your calcium other than milk products? Green leafy vegetables and some dried beans also provide significant amounts. Moderate amounts of salmon, canned with the edible bones actually offer as much calcium as one glass of milk. Oh yeah, and ...
Views: 927 - Know Chickenpox (Chicken Pox or Varicella Zoster) Information - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Anne BrownVaricella or more commonly known as chickenpox is a viral disease that is caused by a primary infection with the Varicella Zoster Virus. The degree of its ability to infect people depends on the stage of the disease process. Normally the illness is highly contagious during the time the vesicular ...
Views: 552 - Disability Benefits for Tic Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Emely PorterA person suffering from tic disorder experiences sudden involuntary movements or even sounds. These ‘tics’ as they are referred to would be repetitive, painless and would involve either a motor action or a sound that is suddenly brought on by certain environmental factors. It is quite common in ...
Views: 1461 - Recipe for Homemade Low Sugar, Salt-Free Ice Cream – The Real Deal - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Like so many others in my generation, my mother made ice cream at home from her own recipes often employing my brothers and me to turn the crank on a hot summer day. When Baskin Robbins was founded in Burbank not far from our home, my mother was so impressed with their organic ice creams that ...
Views: 3873(8 votes) - Drowsy Driving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Catherine DarleyHave you heard the buzz about drowsy driving? Sleep experts are now estimating that drowsy driving accounts for over 100,000 accidents each year, and causes 1550 deaths! The number of fatigue-related accidents may actually be much higher than this estimate because is it so difficult to ...
Views: 1734 - What is the Human Digestive Tract? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from laura brooksFood is the fuel that our bodies need in order to operate efficiently and effectively. This means to say that before our body can use this fuel the food should be broken down into manageable pieces and further into absorbable materials that our body can use. This is where the human digestive ...
Views: 532 - Possibilities of Correcting Astigmatism with the LASIK Procedure - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Cindy SmithAstigmatism is an eye problem that hinders the ability of light to converge on a single focal point on the retina . This condition may result in the patient experiencing distorted images at close-up and distant ranges, because of a curve in the cornea which is oblong in shape instead of ...
Views: 654 - How to Prepare Your Own Hamburger Seasonings to Avoid Using Products Like Hamburger Helper, Asian Helper and other Chemical-filled Packaged Products - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.We recommend organic ingredients whenever possible to reduce salt, fat, cholesterol, MSG and avoid the consequences of factory farmed meats including the use of growth hormones, excessive antibiotics and pesticide residues and other dangerous chemical contents such as ammonia. Organic ...
Views: 2397(6 votes) - Cancer Screening in the USA - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksOne out of four deaths in the US is due to cancer. In 2010, approximately 569,490 Americans die of cancer. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for female breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer. A surveillance study conducted by the US Division of ...
Views: 753 - 2010 Cancer Incidence in the USA - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksOne out of four deaths in the US is due to cancer. In 2010, approximately 569,490 Americans die of cancer. The following tables summarize the distribution of the top ten types of invasive cancer among men and women. Please note that this number does not include the early in situ carcinomas ...
Views: 675 - Reconciling Bechamp and Pasteur: The Cell Theory of Disease Vs. The Germ Theory of Disease - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Lynne GordonIt appears that today we are being deliberately misled when it comes to medical issues. It is impossible that we can live in our bodies all of our lives and know so little about how it works. We have been subject to ignorance and greed, mostly greed, for a long time by the medical community and ...
Views: 8091 - Simple Plan About Low Carb Diets - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Mas JacksonBecause it's attainable you will already know, there are a variety of various low carb diet plans in the marketplace so that you may choose from. Throughout the following article, I want to take the time to let you already know about straightforward low carb diet plans. Should you're all for ...
Views: 511(1 vote) - Halitosis: Clear Causes & Easy Steps for Immediate Odor Reduction! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from chasey banksBad breath (or Halitosis) is more common than you would imagine. Nearly 90% of the western population is estimated to suffer from it. A majority of these individuals treat the odor with some type of mask, being either gum or a mouthwash, in order to cover it up temporarily however never truly ...
Views: 748 - Disability Tax Credit for Persons Suffering from Stroke - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Emely PorterA person could seem absolutely healthy one day and then suddenly a stroke could cause speech impairment, paralysis or memory loss. A stroke usually occurs when there is a shortage in the blood supply to the brain, which causes damage to the brain tissue and leads to a stroke. Usually a blood ...
Views: 1277 - Ron White the National Memory Champion on How Sleep Affects Memory - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ron WhiteRon White memory expert and USA Memory Champion discusses how sleep affects memory: Here is the scenario, you are going into a mental tournament against some of the smartest men and women you know and you can't sleep the night before! This was not an imaginary scenario for me...it is exactly ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - Why The Oxygen Is In Scarcity Within The Individuals Who Endure With Bad Breath. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from BenBenez "Tonsil Stone remedies"Bad breath is the primary culprit that reveals the way in which to social as well as personal problem to a lot of people across the globe. So, what is the prime cause for these breathe illness? Well, the primary cause is because of oxygen scarcity triggered on account of varied factors like ...
Views: 1718 - Health Checks Everyone Should Do Often - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Darrell LaPollaThere are a massive amount people who refuse to see a doctor until they feel so sick that they are worried they can not look after themselves anymore. The truth is that you can have a better chance of curing or totally averting some illnesses merely by keeping better track of your health. This ...
Views: 440 - Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer is Useless and Harmful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Andreas MoritzSurgical removal of lymph nodes and lymph vessels as part of standard medical procedure for breast cancer patients is not just useless, but also harmful, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA. ...
Views: 2792(1 vote) - Wisdom Teeth - Not Only for the Wise - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Justin GrossThe third molars – popularly referred to as “wisdom teeth” – are likely to appear in the mouth between seventeen and twenty one years old. Since they are the last to grow, in most of the cases, there is little space left for the wisdom teeth to grow normally and in some cases it is absolutely ...
Views: 814 - Self Care for Plantar Fasciitis or What can I do to help myself? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Ez DavPlantar fasciitis is that pain at the lower part of your foot usually felt around your heel. That pain especially hurts first thing in the morning when you try to get out of bed and stand on your feet, or after sitting for awhile. The meaning of the name plantar fasciitis is: "Plantar" means ...
Views: 429 - Stem Cell Research - Is It Ethical or Not? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneStem cell research is a controversial issue. The biggest controversy isn't over the use of adult or umbilical cord cells, which the Western world mostly accepts. The issue is with using fetal stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are another matter. They have been heavily publicized, but most ...
Views: 1475(3 votes) - Green Cleaning: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Michael RichmondWhen thinking holistically about sustainability in buildings, “green cleaning” should be included along with your energy and carbon management programs. This article discusses the history of “green cleaning” and key success elements for facilities, the procurement and verification ...
Views: 919 - Family intervention - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bray MillerFamily intervention treatment for alcohol and drug abuse is designed to aid the concerned family member. The program is available through family intervention professionals. These programs are now readily available online. The television show Recovery Now inspires addicts by publicizing the ...
Views: 551 - How to Cope with Severe Hemorrhoids On a Day to day basis - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from James LawrenceHow to Deal with Severe Hemorrhoids On a Daily Basis Living with hemorrhoids isn’t comfortable. In fact, it know how to very well seem to be a hellish experience. Having to constantly face that sort of throbbing and discomfort, as well as being unable to function normally as a result and ...
Views: 548 - We Are What We Eat - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Hope AndersonThat saying, “You are what you eat”, provides keen insight into our health and wellbeing. Choosing whole plant based foods over refined processed foods has unequalled value as one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Are you concerned about your health and how you can live a ...
Views: 8481(5 votes) - Using Organic Salt Instead of Refined Salt Can Lower Your Blood Pressure, Reduce Inflammation While Providing More Than 80 Nutritive Substances - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Depending on the source, between 75 and 80% of our bodies are made up of water. Sodium is one of the 30 essential elements in your body. It is present in the cells and tissues of your body even though sodium comprises only 0.15% of the fluids in your body. Yet it is essential to regulate your ...
Views: 2301(6 votes) - The Problem of Nutrition, The Praise of Raw Food - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekEhrenfried Pfeiffer’s asked Rudolf Steiner why people today appear unable to develop and act according to all they learn and seem to know. Steiner replied: “This is a problem of nutrition.” In Waldorf schools worldwide, there is a conscious effort to keep school snacks and meals as natural as ...
Views: 2216(20 votes) - Vitamins for Women - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sonya WestUnless you eat a very "clean" diet and get all your needed vitamins through your meals...then you need supplements. Taking these also. When your are exercising and burning calories, you need to make sure that your body is getting all the recommended vitamins you need to stay healthy and ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Attention Deficit Disorders For Adults - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Brent RequejoIf you know someone suffering from adult attention deficit disorder, then you are well aware of how much this disease affects one's professional and personal life. Although some medications such as Ritalin, Vyvanese, and Concerta have been effective in managing ADHD, doctors have been cautious ...
Views: 442 - Learning Disabilities That Some Children Have - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Brent RequejoMany students have trouble understanding and absorbing information when being taught with normal methods. There is a broad spectrum of learning hindrances, they span from very small things such as attention deficit disorder to more hindering disabilities such as mental retardations and ...
Views: 379 - How To Take Care Of Burn Scars - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Brent RequejoScars created by a second degree or a third degree burn can actually be totally removed by adopting strategies like freezing, surgery, usage of steroids, topical treatment, surface treatments and by alternative medicine. Freezing is the process of performing a cyro surgery by applying liquid ...
Views: 600 - Some Great Tips to Come Up With a Successful Dissertation in Finance - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Rose TylerIt is a partial requirement for students pursuing the degree in finance to write a dissertation for it. Teachers assign finance dissertations to students in order to examine how much they have learnt about the subject. Students of finance should give proper time to their studies in order to ...
Views: 975 - How to Get Rid of an Yeast Infection or Thrush - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Pete JorgensenMajority of the women encounter minor vaginal problems on occasion and consequently 75% of most women have experienced a yeast infection in their life-time. Yeast infections generally try to make themselves recognized by way of severe itching, burning accompanied by urination and quite often ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - LASIK - Is There An Age Limit? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Cindy SmithLASIK is a well known surgical treatment that can be used to correct eye conditions, including far or nearsightedness and astigmatism. The name stands for Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. The procedure alters the shape of the cornea with which will improve the patient's vision quality and ...
Views: 614 - Have Fun in the Sun Without Fear of Skin Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marina CapanganHave you ever spent much time having fun in the sun trying to get a deep and dark looking tan? Although the sun is beneficial to some extent as in increasing energy and metabolism, guarding off depression, and promoting immunity to prevent diseases, it also poses some detrimental risks that may ...
Views: 568 - The Long Road Back From Toxic Poisoning - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleMy journey with toxins probably started around the same time as yours. I wanted to talk about my relationship with toxins because I do not think I am very different from most other people. Although the details are most likely to be different, we drank from the same tap, ate the same food and ...
Views: 1704 - Things You Must Be Aware Of About Bedbug Control - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from David MillsBedbugs problem is rising in Canada and most significantly in Ontario. It is becoming a big problem in apartments and hotels where residents and travelers come and go often, unwittingly transporting bed bugs in packing containers or suitcases where they are prone to cover out. Bed bugs are so ...
Views: 472 - Healthy fruits for a healthy life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Galena karssonHealthy eating is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Health is one area that should be given most of your attention and may be given utmost importance .A good diet, a healthy lifestyle, and regular checkups will help ensure your quality of life as well as that of the family. For any ...
Views: 678 - Your Office Building and The 6 Places that Germs Love to Reside - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kari WaldnerGerms, we love to hate them. Do you know how they transfer and multiply throughout your office building? Do you want to? Most people do not. But for the rest of you, here’s the dirty scoop of the germ and where to find this over achiever in your company: •Office Desks There are on average 50 ...
Views: 1165 - The Importance Of Immediate Care Centers - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brent RequejoWhen you injure yourself or are suffering from a prolonged cold, you might decide to go to your doctor's office. However, you may not wait until your doctor's next regular hours because they might not coincide with your own availability or because your condition, while not exactly an emergency, ...
Views: 438 - 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: 3819(4 votes) - Treatment Options for Ankle Sprains from Alameda Orthopedic Surgeon - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Michael KrinskyThe ligament most commonly torn by ankle sprains is called the anterior talo-fibular ligament, or ATFL for short, and usually results in difficulty in walking due to pain and swelling. Thus, patients may often need crutches to get around. The pain and swelling can last for as long as three days. ...
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