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- Shedding Light on the HIV=AIDS Myth - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseHow many times have you heard the phrase, “HIV, the virus that causes AIDS”? Because of this association, HIV is the most feared virus on earth. But is this fear justified? Is it possible that this infamous association is nothing more than propaganda? With all the funding for this syndrome and ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - Put the Brakes on Menopausal Weight Gain - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTurn "mean-o-pause" into a time of body beauty with these nine tips. If you're just entering menopause, you might be thinking, is menopausal weight gain a given? What's happening to my body? Why have the Scales of Injustice turned on me? Aren't these supposed to be the best years of my life, ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Are You Fit or Delusional? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Israel SanchezThe importance of physical fitness as a marker of good health is more important than ever. Many individuals are truly fit, others simply claim to be. Which one are you? Are you fit or delusional? Fitness does not happen randomly. It requires planning and strategy. Those who enjoy the benefits ...
Views: 1598(5 votes) - Fear of Reoccurrence - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's been quite awhile since I wrote a blog post on this site. I've been busy with my life and running Pink-Link. My two kids are pretty much grown (19 and 16) and I'm starting to feel the "empty nesting" stage creeping up slowly. I'm looking forward to that stage in my life, 3 years from now, ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - Improve Your Space! Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have pulled together some of my top tips for creating a better space and will share then with you over the next 3 weeks. I hope you find them useful! Minimize or avoid consumption of lead and chlorine when drinking water. Did you know the word plumbing comes from the Latin ...
Views: 800(2 votes) - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Vitamin D – A New Study - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I talk about in my book, studies have consistently shown us that vitamin D in childhood can protect against multiple sclerosis as a person gets older. The question has always been raised of whether taking vitamin D once a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is made, is of any benefit. Now ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - ***Iodine Skin Test - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenThe human body depends on Iodine for many of its vital functions. Iodine is the 62nd abundant element on earth and can rarely be found in its free form. In humans, it is the main component of the thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is situated in the neck and ranks ...
Views: 15126(4 votes) - Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Sherrie PalmPelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic by Sherrie Palm•More.com Member CHAPTER ONE PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, THE BASICS POP stands for what?? In a time of truly ...
Views: 1947 - Neuropathy Symptoms: Here is What All Diabetics Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jose TalaveraNEUROPATHY MAY PRODUCE DIABETIC NERVE PAIN Neuropathy means nerve disease or damage. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. People with diabetes time and again have high glucose levels. In the end, high glucose levels damage nerves all through their body. NEUROPATHY COMES ...
Views: 748 - Adult Eating Disorders: How to Deal if the Person Doesn’t Admit Having One? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Dr. Irina WebsterIf you are dealing with an adult who suffers from an eating disorder, then you should adjust your talk to a relevant format. Remember, an adult may use stronger language than a child would use. Do not get angry. It will not do any good, and will probably make things worse. Plus, the sufferer ...
Views: 1818 - Can Worshipping the Sun be Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you happen to live in the Northeast, you probably have felt as though you have been mysteriously transplanted to the Northwest. With a good portion of the Northeast plagued by rain for what seems like a small eternity, it is no wonder. This last Saturday, however, we managed to get a day's ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - Discovering Your Route to Healthy Living - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Nicki AndersonLiving a healthy lifestyle isn't about discipline or will-power it's finally getting to the point where the decisions you make are based on what's best for your health, your body and your life! - Nicki Last year, I did a piece for Family Circle Magazine. They interviewed health and fitness ...
Views: 2323(5 votes) - Got Cross Training - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the most important things you can do to when incorporating exercise into your life is to include a variety of activities that keep you moving. Mixing it up and keeping your body on it’s toes is one way to work toward your health and fitness goals and desires. Including an assortment of ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - Thyroid Treatment Problems - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Bette DowdellThyroid treatment fell apart in the 1960s. That’s when thyroid blood tests and Synthroid first appeared. Doctors hailed the blood tests as a means of making thyroid treatment scientific. Blood tests eliminated the need to deal with symptoms, which, as any thyroid patient can tell you, are ...
Views: 1850 - Lawns Versus Gardens In Beverly Hills - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have something in common with Michelle Obama, a brand new vegetable garden in my back yard. Mine was started by my 21 year old son, home from college where he is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Horticulture. For his Senior Thesis, he designed a sustainable vegetable garden in ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - Diabetes Treatment for Neuropathy: Dare to Avoid any Further Agony - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Jose TalaveraVigorous diabetes treatment for neuropathy is vital to stay away from impaired function of several vital organs. The complications of this illness include cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, bone and joint problems and eye injure. Yet some of the more somber consequences of diabetes are a ...
Views: 1039 - From Surviving to Thriving: How to live a Happy Life Despite Debilitating Health Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Don’t let your problems get you down, or you’ll miss out on life.” Mattie Stepanek There are millions of people who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses or other disabling conditions. If you are one of these millions, you have likely experienced a variety of overwhelming emotions ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - The 3 Most Important Reasons Farrah Fawcett Matters - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s not her role as a detective in the 1970’s series, “Charlie’s Angels”; or her long, feather-shagged sun-streaked locks; or even her legendary 17-year tumultuous love affair with Ryan O’Neal, that make Farrah Fawcett a cultural icon. There are three more important reasons – reasons that ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - June Move-of-The-Month: Hip Opening Stretches - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA key component to having proper walking mechanics, especially stride and preventing low back pain, is hip flexibility. Desk jobs, spending time at your computer, and driving in your car tighten your hip and pelvic girdle. Here are a couple of my favorite hip opening stretches. Remember to ...
Views: 947 - Fighting Cancer With Vitamin D - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDr Cedric Garland was kind enough to write a beautiful paragraph about my book, which is in its opening pages. Now Dr. Garland and his colleagues at the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego have just proposed a new theory of cancer development that is based on the ...
Views: 805 - Top 8 Lies About Healthcare Reform - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Erin TriplettThings have gotten pretty heated in the Health Care Debate, those opposed to Obama's proposed health care reform, have voiced their opinions and allegedly been beaten at rallies, enduring injuries for which they now cannot afford treatment, because they don't have insurance. Congressmen have ...
Views: 611 - Everyday Life With Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Bette DowdellSo, there you are, dragging your patooty through one grey day after another, wondering where your brain went, why your body aches and if you’ll ever feel good again. Even doctors who test for thyroid problems typically prescribe the ineffective medicine Synthroid or its generic equivalent. It ...
Views: 2571 - *** Sun Alarm Ultima Can Help Combat the Winter Blues! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthDo you fear the upcoming short days and longer periods of darkness? Do you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? Is it tough for you to get up in the dark every morning? These are all common problems for many, many people today, commonly called the “Winter Blues” or if you have been ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - The 9 Signs of Good Colon Health (including an Easy Test You Can Self-Administer) - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsConstipation, digestive distress, and mucous in your stools are just a few signs that your colon might not be completely healthy, and a healthy colon is absolutely necessary for a healthy body. After all, good health begins in your gut. But more than 70 million Americans struggle with ...
Views: 2097 - The Physical Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from A L AllenIn order to understand depression, it's important to realize that it's more than a psychological problem. It is a physical problem, as well -- and there are physical symptoms of depression. This flies in the face of previous thinking, but more than ever, So, what are the physical symptoms of ...
Views: 930 - Setting a relaxing space for care-givers and the rest of us - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marcus PadulchickRunning here and there, picking up children from after school events, stopping at the grocery store, making beds, dressing and feeding a new born baby, making business appointments, doing bill paying, mowing the lawn… sounds exhausting? These are just a fraction of the daily activities you ...
Views: 1956(3 votes) - The Invention of the Toothbrush - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.” ~Dorothy Parker As I recall - the kid loses a tooth and it gets stuffed under a pillow before he or she drifts off to sleep. (Sometimes it’s stashed in a glass of water beside the bed...I’ve been told it’s ...
Views: 2849 - In response to Ken Dychtwald's Huffington Post column on How to Fix U.S. Health Care - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDr. Ken Dychtwald stated in his June 17th Huffington Post column: "Make disease prevention and self-care a national priority. Let's be honest....we've become a nation of gluttons. We eat too much, exercise too little and then get angry at the healthcare system when we're sick. This lack of ...
Views: 794 - Story of Inspiration: Teenager Diagnoses Her Own Stomach Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dear friends, Ya think being young means you’re invincible? Honey, if there was an immunity medal, I’d buy them in bulk! When it comes to a medical diagnosis, there's no such thing as being "too old" or "too young". Today we live in a world where those stereotypes are shattered because ...
Views: 4154(2 votes) - My Flax Obsession - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter falling head over heals for Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Granola Cereal with Pumpkin Seeds , my interest around Flax was peaked. I did some research around the benefits of Flax and why we should be incorporating this little teeny weeny seed into our diets. Omega-3 ...
Views: 825 - Good Health Does Not Come From Pills, “Secrets” - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt never seems to end. One celeb after another endorseing the next best way to great health or a hot body or weight loss in days. And if it is not an endorsement, it's a book or video proclaiming a near magic transition from the way you are now to a whole new you virtually overnight. And ...
Views: 717 - How Focusing Empowers the Magic of Self Growth - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc LernerSelf-growth requires the energy our focus creates. How we focus our awareness is how we activate our inner resources. When we focus on our thoughts, we activate more thinking. When we focus beyond thinking, we activate the Wisdom of our Body. In sports, that places us in the Zone. In healing, ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - Inner Health and Chiropractic - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson of south Tampa, (813) 831-8321, often teaches his patients about ways to maintain good health. Chronic disease affects so many people in America. These complex problems - cancer, diabetes, and heart disease - require complex solutions. Part of the solution involves people ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - The Health Benefits of Chinese Baoding Balls - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Gary MullenFor centuries Chinese Baoding balls have been used to promote many health benefits. This article will explore these benefits, the use of Baoding balls in Chinese alternative therapies and, how to use the balls effectively. In order to gain an understanding of the use of the Baoding ball it is ...
Views: 19393 - More Happy, Healthy Birthdays! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecent survey results released by the American Cancer Society reinforce, once again, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and the findings are definitely cause for celebration. The online survey, which showed a strong link between health and attitudes about birthdays, revealed that people who ...
Views: 1019 - Start with the Heart: Checking in with Your Heart Daily - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery day we experience a magical twilight between our dreams and waking state. During this brief period of time, our minds still remember that all things are possible. We can smoothly transition into our physical world without losing a sense of hope when we check in with our heart center first, ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - 3 Simple Tips for Enhancing Thyroid Function and Increasing Your Energy Fast! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Ritamarie LoscalzoLow thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism, is a common, yet often overlooked, cause of chronic fatigue. Back in the 1950's it was considered to be a condition rarely encountered in clinical practice. Today, it's practically an epidemic. It's estimated that 25% of people show ...
Views: 1692(4 votes) - Body Odor 101 - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAll people smell when they don't bathe often enough. Sweat doesn't smell when it first reaches your skin. The odor comes only after bacteria or fungi on the skin's surface break down the fat in sweat to form chemicals that smell. Most sweat glands produce sweat that contains no fat, but the ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Treating Menstrual Cramps Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Boris LevitskyWomen's health expert Dr. Daemon Jones, ND talks about how you can treat menstrual cramps that result from female hormonal imbalances in a natural, painless way and live a happier, healthier life. Whenever one of my patients is in pain, I always create a short-term approach and a long-term ...
Views: 1463 - A New Germ Theory - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Brad CaseSince the swine flu is making the headlines on a daily basis right now, I think it would be instructive to reflect back on some of the other scary germs we’ve been threatened with in the past few decades and see what we can learn. Before the swine flu there was bird flu. Before that, there was ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - We're #37! - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseThere’s a lot of talk these days about reforming healthcare, and much of this talk is centered around universal health insurance. But the elephant in the room is: no matter who’s paying for the care, our health as a nation isn’t going to improve until we fix the healthcare system. Americans ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - The Ugly Truth About Cosmetics - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDid you know that the number one role of your skin is to act as a barrier? Even so, everything we put on our skin is absorbed and goes into our bloodstream. As a result, we shouldn’t put anything on our skin that we wouldn’t eat! According to research, the average person absorbs about ?ve ...
Views: 3528(1 vote) - AIDS Lifecycle: A Life-changing Experience - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I sit at my desk in my Tonic office, it doesn't seem possible that just a week ago today I was nearing the end of a 70-mile ride on Day 3 of AIDS Lifecycle. This was the day that I found my stride on the bike and felt at one with the pavement -- albeit with sore quads and a tender butt! By ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - Rejected By A Doctor - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Bette DowdellMy doctor no longer practices medicine, so I had to find another. Like most long-time thyroid patients, I’ve been through the proverbial mill. I knew for sure I didn’t want to be bullied into taking Synthroid, which most doctors prefer–even though it doesn’t work. I found a listing for ...
Views: 1812 - A Fresh Approach In How To Manage Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms... Just What You Have Been Looking For - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Jose TalaveraIMPERCEPTIBLE DOES NOT MEAN HARMLESS The perceptible type 2 diabetes symptoms are frequently absent, soft or intermittent, causing this disease to go unnoticed, sometimes for years. Nevertheless, serious long-term complications will result from these imperceptible type 2 diabetes symptoms ...
Views: 666 - Learn How to Make Homemade Acne Cream - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Luka MalgajPeople of all ages can suffer from acne but the causes for their problem could be different. If you are a teenager, it could be because of hormonal imbalance and adult acne can have a lot of different causes. All kinds of acne can be treated with the right method but the treatment should be ...
Views: 6465 - 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: 2225 - Acidophilus Supplements are Needed for Killing a Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Mike GrantAcidophilus is a bacteria which lives in your digestive system. It helps in the production of biotin and vitamin K and improves your digestive system. Most importantly it helps maintain a healthy environment in your digestive track by creating an environment which yeasts and funguses find ...
Views: 1027 - A Woman’s Heart- Real Foes and Friends - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from prashant kumarThe way one lives each day affects the heart. An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Making lifestyle changes now could save life. While many Women still do not know it, heart disease is the number one killer of women. About a half million women die of heart disease each ...
Views: 765(2 votes) - The Most Effective Way to Get Vitamin C Into Your Diet (and What to Avoid) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone knows that vitamin C is an important antioxidant that’s good for preventing colds, the flu and other illnesses. What you may not know is that unlike many animal and plant species, the human body is unable to make it’s own vitamin C, and unable to store much of it. So it’s extremely ...
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