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- Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder: Facts and symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSleep is an integral part of our health. It’s that nightly spell where we recharge so we can take on the next day. Sleep is also important to give our bodies a restart. It helps store memories, events and even reduces stress. Clearly, sleep is important and we should all ensure we’re getting ...
Views: 2268 - ***Stop Alzheimer's and Dementia by Eating Curcumin? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Vijaya NairFirst, what is curcumin? Curcumin is a component of the spice tumeric, and can be found in typical Indian foods known as curries, or can be taken as a dietary supplement. Second, how does curcumin prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Research has shown that curcumin prevents ...
Views: 2267 - Bad Habits That Can Give You Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou stay out of the sun, use a hat or umbrella when you go out, don’t smoke, and face the world with a smile. For some reason, though, that hasn’t prevented you from getting wrinkles. Sure, aging is inevitable but that shouldn’t make you look like a prune. Perhaps ...
Views: 2266 - How to avoid the side effects of using anti inflammatory drugs like cortisone? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSystemic side effects occur as a result of a small amount of the cortisone entering the bloodstream and affecting your entire body, not just the location where the cortisone was given. Systemic side effects of a local injection of cortisone are rare and usually minor. Unlike taking oral ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Medical Research: Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by Tissue Hypoxia - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovNew medical findings suggest that expression of the cystic fibrosis CFTR mutation gene is modulated, in a dose-dependent manner, by oxygen content in body cells. Reduced oxygen levels cause abnormalities in mucus composition leading to production of abnormally viscous and sticky mucus in various ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Tips to Improve Your Hearing - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Ross MarkamThe ear is a marvelous and well-constructed organ. It is perfectly created to funnel sound in to the head, with built-in sensors that channel that sound to the brain. Unfortunately, many people find it harder and hard to hear, as they grow older. Here are some tips on recovering some of that ...
Views: 2262 - Teen Obesity: A Rising Problem in the U.S. - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Alexa NuessleTeenage obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and teenagers are obese. While obesity is easy to recognize, it is one of the most difficult medical conditions to treat. The earlier teenagers work towards a healthy weight the ...
Views: 2259 - 12 Things For a Nurse to Know About a Chronically Ill Person - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Lisa CopenThe medical world could not function without nurses. It's no secret to any of us who has had a doctor's appointment or been in the hospital that a nurse can make all of the difference in our total experience and recovery process. Whether undergoing a routine procedure, scheduling a simple ...
Views: 2258 - Detoxification- Introduction, Causes, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction American diet contain high in saturated fat, trans fat, and other harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, addictive substances, etc. and less in fruits and vegetables. These types of harmful substances is toxin. Our body detoxified functions try to get rid of ...
Views: 2256(4 votes) - Anthony Ricigliano - Making the Connection Between the Environment and Our Health - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOAuthor Anthony Ricigliano - Follow Anthony Ricigliano News And Advice: Raising awareness in terms of how pollutants in our environment can come back to bite us is starting to gain traction as more people are now connecting the effect our immediate environment has on our health. Much like the ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Thyroid or Adrenal? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Bette DowdellSo, there you are, dragging your patooty and wondering what in the world happened to you. A friend suggests that you probably have thyroid problems. Another friend jumps in to say, no, you probably have adrenal problems. So you poke around the internet, getting nowhere. When they talk about ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - BenBenez’s Review on Banish Tonsil Stones: - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"Tonsil stones in throat is a serious problem that affects many people. One common indication of this symptom is bad breath. Even after brushing regularly or keeping the mouth fresh, if the foul smell comes back it could be a tonsil stone. Other symptoms of the problem include a sore throat and ...
Views: 2250 - Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Removal - Get the Relief You Want - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoid is a common problem suffered by people who have high risk for it. This may be due to chronic constipation, too much straining brought by pregnancy, prolonged sitting, and low fiber diet or even by eating spicy foods. Hemorrhoids often let you suffer from pain and discomfort, and ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - How Many Calories Do I Need to Burn In An Exercise Session? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Dr Wayne OsbornePeople exercise for different reasons. Some do it to maintain themselves as part of a healthy lifestyle, and others do it to build muscle. But for many of those taking up exercise for the first time or returning to it after a break, their primary goal may be fat loss. There are a breadth of ...
Views: 2248 - 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: 2248(1 vote) - Chronic Myofascial Pain & Fibromyalgia - Often Together But Miles Apart - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Erica ThompsonMany people with fibromyalgia also have chronic myofascial pain or CMP (formally known as Myofascial Pain Syndrome, MPS) and don’t even know it. It is often missed because it is easy to confuse the pain and it’s origins with that of FM. As a result, it is missed in the diagnosis. Both are ...
Views: 2247 - Miracles, Miracles and More Miracles! - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Karen TothI would now like to share this story about a very special child that I have been working on over the past four months in Edmonton, AB, Canada. This little girl was diagnosed with: Nystagmus...wobbly eyes due to brain development. Lissencephaly(smooth brain)...Miller-Dieker Syndrome(rare ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - NLP, Your Car, And Blood - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Anna AparicioOk so go with me on this… if your car is your brain, and petrol and water are the fuel that make your car run smoothly, then the fuel that makes your brain run smoothly are the foods you eat, the drinks you drink, and the thoughts you allow yourself you have. I’ve written before about the ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Tips on How To Get Rid of Back Acne Through Home Remedies - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauBack acne is commonly known as “bacne,” it tends to appear on the back, the upper portion of the arms and the butt. It can take numerous forms, such as blackheads, cysts, pustules, and pimples. An acne is usually painful and it forms a profound indention on the skin surface. There is no ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Water...Just Do It! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vivienne BaileyWater…Just Do It! Sharing reflexology puts me in a unique position to see the visible and tell-tale effects of dehydration on a pair of feet. When I ask people how much water they drink every day, the typical answer is almost always, “Not enough.” We all instinctively know we don’t drink ...
Views: 2243(2 votes) - What Causes Weight Gain, Obesity and Food Addiction in Newborns, Infants, Toddlers and Young Children – A Warning to Pregnant Mothers - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.American obesity rates are the highest in the world. Sixty-eight percent of adults are categorized as overweight, one-third of them are diagnosed as clinically obese. There are nearly 7 million overweight and obese children in the U.S. today. Childhood obesity statistics show that obese children ...
Views: 2242(4 votes) - Painless Hemorrhoid Treatment Options To Cure Your Piles Without The “Ouch!” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Michael LeeBefore you consider surgery for your piles, give the painless hemorrhoid treatment options in this article a try. After all, wouldn't you want to avoid subjecting yourself to further pains, if there is a better way? Painless Hemorrhoid Treatment Option # 1: The Ultroid System Many people ...
Views: 2238 - Fibromyalgia & Lyrica - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Jenny MannionIn light of The New York Times article on Lyrica, (the new Pfizer drug being prescribed for Fibromyalgia) -- I had to write about a topic close to my heart. I will not go into how The New York Times is debating whether Fibromyalgia is a real dis-ease or not. I feel that is beside the point right ...
Views: 2235 - Reduce Red Meat consumption to prevent Heart Disease & Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere is a strong scientific evidence that reducing the consumption of Red Meat can reduce the incidence of both Heart Disease as well as Cancer. Nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Amberen for Menopause Weight Gain - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Robin TylorMany women experience unfortunate menopause weight gain as a result of hormonal instability. Seemingly inexplicable weight gain can be inhibiting, stressful and incredibly detrimental to one's self-esteem, making it among the most aggravating of menopausal symptoms. There are a number of ...
Views: 2232 - Sleep Apnea: The Not-Necessarily Silent Killer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Robert ClarkSleep apnea and related breathing problems during sleep are by far the most common and dangerous sleep disorders assessed at nearly all sleep centers. Everything that physicians used to think about sleep apnea was incorrect. We once thought that sleep-related breathing disorders were ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - Touching Bodies Hearts and Minds - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Shama KernLanguage is sometimes not sufficient to convey meaning. Let's look at "love". You can love your wife, your children, your job, your cup of coffee in the morning, your new hunting rifle, God, or your country. Clearly loving God is a very different concept from loving your job. Loving your ...
Views: 2229(3 votes) - How to sleep well? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ethan ChongDo you know the right techniques to getting a good sleep? Well, I do. That is why I am writing this article today. I want to share my knowledge on the certain techniques that I used to cure my insomnia once and for ALL! In addition, these techniques on how to sleep well are proven to be ...
Views: 2228(2 votes) - Medically Speaking - Your Pills Could Be Causing Your Weight Gain! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickIn my day I have blamed many things for creating excess weight gain. Of course, it never was the extra dish of ice cream or that wonderful pepperoni and cheese pizza or even my lack of exercising. But, never did I ever think of blaming any medication I was on at the time. And now, because of ...
Views: 2222 - How to die from an airplane flight without crashing - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from James EvansMore travellers may be dying by just sitting in airplanes every year than in actual airline crashes. Traveller’s Thrombosis – more popularly known as Economy Class Syndrome – is the moniker attributed to the occurrence of often fatal condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in people who travel ...
Views: 2218 - Psychosomatic Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Adam RostockiThere is a growing epidemic of back pain plaguing the healthcare system around the world. Common back pain is the number one reason for an employee to miss work and the second most common reason for a doctor visit. Lower back pain, in particular, has created an army or partially and fully ...
Views: 2218 - How to Treat Metabolic Syndrome and Hypoglycemia Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauWhen you don’t take care of your health, you are prone to having different illnesses. Metabolic syndrome and hypoglycemia are two of the most common disorders that occur in about 20 to 30% of the population particularly in industrialized countries. Here are some ways on how you can treat these ...
Views: 2212 - Natural vs. Modern Medications and Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Rowena PortchWhen it comes to healthcare, where do you turn? People tend to go to their family doctor, which typically results in some sort of medication. Medication isn’t necessarily bad; however, there are safer solutions to many common ailments that enable your body to heal itself without causing side ...
Views: 2212 - What is Genital Herpes - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from James AndersonHerpes is a disease that affects millions of Americans every day. In fact one in five people have genital herpes and eight in ten have oral herpes or those cold sores you get on your lips every few months. That’s right it’s basically the same thing. Genital herpes is caused by a strain of the ...
Views: 2211(1 vote) - 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: 2209(20 votes) - This is “Why” You Can't Get Focused - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDo you ever have one of those days, maybe weeks, and months even a year: Where nothing is going according to plan, even if you seem to have had a plan? There are interruptions, just what you don’t need, things going wrong. But you are determined that you are going to achieve something for the ...
Views: 2208 - A LASIK Complication-Oil Gland Secretions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Jay StockmanIn the hands of a well trained, experienced, and seasoned refractive surgeon, LASIK is a very good procedure with excellent results. IntraLASIK which is the same procedure that employs a laser to create the flap is even. An often over looked complication of the procedure is the affect that the ...
Views: 2205 - Secrets of How to Make a Vagina Attractive and More Tight: Ways To Keep Vigina Tight - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Banks RobertEvery woman deep inside her heart wishes that her vagina remains tight and in shape all her life but the aging process is bound to take its toll on the body and vagina is no exception and it is one of the fastest aging parts of the body as it becomes loose in the very early thirties. The biggest ...
Views: 2203 - How to Recognize Sleep Apnea Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauSleep is a necessity since this is the time when the mind and body are able to rest and recuperate from all the activities that you have been doing while you were awake. However, not everyone can have the needed amount of sleep everyday such as in the case of sleep disorders. Learn about the ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - Why consider working in a hospital? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Ryan FlahertyHospitals around the world are continually looking to fill positions around their institution. As technology and health care continue to change, professionals in the health care industry now have more options about where to work. In the past, Hospitals were one of the only places that health ...
Views: 2201(3 votes) - Different Causes of Lower Abdominal Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauAlso known as abdominal cramps, is mostly associated with the digestive parts of the body. Although there can be a multitude of causes, the distinct areas of pain provides clues on the possible causes of lower abdominal pain. Furthermore, depending on the type of pain felt, the seriousness and ...
Views: 2200 - Living with Dry Drunk - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisDry drunk is a troubling condition that many people assume to be urban myth or legend. However, dry drunk is very real and for some recovering alcoholics it causes severe disruptions in their lives. Because many of these disruptions are related to the misunderstandings and assumptions of other ...
Views: 2195 - Stress Headaches Can Be Bad Indeed. If They Aren’t From Stress, How Can You Get Better? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceIf you’ve been told your headaches are from stress, you need another opinion, soon. The reality is, any symptoms, seemingly related to stress need more investigation. Stress headaches usually result from chronic stress, but this diagnosis is not correct a good portion of the time. Dr. David ...
Views: 2194(3 votes) - How much iodine is needed for breast health? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Jan JanzenMost women assume they get enough iodine in a day. However, the RDA of 150 mcg is grossly insufficient according to Dr. Flechas, an expert in the field. In Japan, where the average person consumes 13,800 mcg of iodine per day, they have a longer life expectancy and a lower rate of breast ...
Views: 2193(2 votes) - First Aid Certificate Course - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from michael braganzaBelieve it or not, most individuals do not go for first aid training because they are not able to find a complete and reliable source. There are also many who think that first aid training is not a necessity for them. The fact of the substance is that each one of us with human lives needs to ...
Views: 2192 - The TSH Gotcha - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Bette DowdellWe have before us multiple scenarios, all of which start and end in the same place. (This is going to be a tad long, so grab a cup of coffee to see you through to the end.) The adventure starts when you drag into the doctor’s office complaining about weight gain, extreme fatigue, thinning ...
Views: 2192 - Causes of Candida -- The Root of the Problem - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Ellen SmythCauses of Candida When you have signs of a yeast infection, it means that the root causes of Candida started to develop long ago. By the time you start to develop symptoms, the yeast has already taken root and spread to different parts of your body. Yeast infections can be quite ...
Views: 2191 - Anger Management in couples and family Relationships: the killer in relationship is helplessness expressed as aggression! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from amreeta chapmanAnger is normal and a very healthy way to say that we are hurt or frustrated; Anger in itself is felt when we feel brushed off, not listened to or made fun of ect…. But anger becomes a major problem in the way it is expressed. As a Counsellor/Psychologist I work with anger issues, aggressive ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - INTRODUCTION of YOGA by Metaphysical Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dr. Carol BateyAn Introduction to Yoga by Metaphysical Coach Carol S. Batey Copyright (2010) One may be considering applying the physical and meditation of yoga to improve their overall physical, emotional, spiritual and mental self. But, traditional Christians from the West may be unsure of the truths ...
Views: 2188(2 votes) - How to Identify Meningitis Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauWhen not treated immediately, meningitis is a disease that can be life-threatening. To prevent that, identifying the meningitis symptoms will be a lot of help. Here we identify the various signs and symptoms of meningitis. Meningitis is a disorder wherein the meninges, the protective ...
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