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- Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleBicycling is a great way to get around; it’s good exercise, it’s fun, and it allows kids to be independent. But biking causes more traumatic brain injuries than any other sport and each day a child in the United States dies of bicycle-related injuries. Education is the key to safety. Kids ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Some Motivation to get moving, and keep moving - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from shana mcCarthyExercise is a great mood enhancer. It feels like you are burning off stress, and you are. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than before you worked out. Also, because you will look better and feel better when you exercise ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - What Is Autism Trying to Teach Us? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Julie LakehomerThe rising numbers of children with autism could be a warning. Genetically, these children may be especially sensitive to some of the tens of thousands of pollutants in our environment. According to Discover magazine, autism researchers have begun paying attention to the digestive and ...
Views: 1298(4 votes) - How to Extend Your Safe Driving Career - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Matt GurwellWith each passing year, each of us knows that the day is coming when we will lose some of our personal independence. Driving an automobile is one of the most important privileges of being an independent adult. And it is a privilege most of never want to give up. Weighing the factors about ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - The Joy of Movement - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Rena GreenbergTo many people, exercise is a dirty word that conjures up images of sweating, huffing and puffing, and aching muscles. Indeed, when you think of exercise as something that you are forcing yourself to do—a necessary evil that’s required in order to achieve a result that you desire—it’s not ...
Views: 1232(5 votes) - Tips to Keep Your Mind Fresh and Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaHow often have you caught yourself on the wrong foot trying to place the person who has stopped to greet you while shopping at the city mall? The face seems familiar but try as you might but you just cannot recall his name. Or, take the case when you parked your car only a short while ago and ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - Hair Loss Issues Can Be Easily Cured With Drugs - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from sylvester cartererHair loss issue can be easily cured with drugs. No other treatment is found to be as efficient as oral drugs in the treatment of hair loss. The problem of hair loss mainly occurs due to the increased concentration of the dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Improper care of the hair is one of ...
Views: 876(2 votes) - Employee Insurance Packages Making Good Choices for the Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Alston BalkcomWhether you're a business owner, a lawyer with your own practice, an independent plumber or are otherwise self-employed, one of numerous vital challenges you must confront is determining the kind of healthcare protection coverage and other insurance cover you should have for yourself and your ...
Views: 893(2 votes) - American Diabetes Diet - 5 Healthy Tips - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe American Diabetes Association denotes that a proper diabetes diet is critical to diabetes treatment. The diet can help someone with diabetes in so many aspects; to include improving overall health. Upon diagnosis, the physician begins treatment immediately. In most cases, depending on ...
Views: 822(4 votes) - Simple Athritis Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordLiving with the pain of arthritis can be hard. Following are just a few basic remedies you can do to help alleviate some of that pain. Heat can help lesson the pain from arthritis. Wear layers of clothing to keep you warm and if you begin to feel too warm just remove a layer. If you have ...
Views: 810(2 votes) - The Stiff Knees of Osteoarthritis - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordIf you have been suffering from the stiffness of osteoarthritis, you can relieve your pain and stiffness with just a few steps. The simple act of walking seems to help improve the stiffness and it can help relieve the pain of osteoarthritis of the knees. This is a disease that over 16 ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - Premenstrual Syndrome Part I - Definition, Types, Diagnosis and Risk Factors - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - 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: 2261(4 votes) - Endometriosis Part XIX - How Hydrotherapy Helps To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know hydrotherapy plays a very important role in treating certain kinds of ...
Views: 4401(2 votes) - How to Treat UTI at Home - 3 Tips You Can Count On - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNowadays, more and more individuals are looking into how they can treat UTI at home as well as other common ailments. He desire for natural treatments is growing, more than likely due to the cost of medical care and the new awareness many people have on their health. If you are one of the ...
Views: 755(2 votes) - How to Deal with the Summertime Blues - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people think that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) causes symptoms of depression only in the winter because of the colder weather and shorter days. However, about ten percent of those who suffer from SAD experience depression in the summer. This type of depression is particularly hard ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Older People Need More Sunshine - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA study from the University of Warwick in England shows that more time in the sun can help older people avoid diabetes and heart attacks (Diabetes Care, July 2009). They evaluated 3,262 people aged 50-70 years old in Beijing and Shanghai, China, and found that 94 percent were low in vitamin D ...
Views: 552(2 votes) - Take a Breather - 5 Quick Ways to Refresh and Recharge - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes, some of the most mundane activities in your daily routine can be the much needed stress reliever of the day. After making a promise to myself about taking my steps toward wellness, I found some simple ways to release energy and rest myself in moments when I feel too overwhelmed. This ...
Views: 889(3 votes) - Amenorrhea - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonAmenorrhea is defined as delay of menstruation. There are 2 types of amenrrhea: A. Primary amenorrhea is defined as no period by age 16. I. Causes 1) Delay due to purity characteristic Some women may just start to have breast tender at age 16 due to nutritional deficiency or genetic passing ...
Views: 9817(2 votes) - Menorrhagia -Introduction, Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction As we mentioned in previous articles menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining. It is normal to the reproductive system of women and happens on a regular basis. Normal menstruation happens around 3 to 7 days. During the monthly menstrual cycle, female sex hormones ...
Views: 5937(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: 2260(1 vote) - Do You Know Which Hemorrhoid Surgery To Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Rudi SturleseThere are many different types of surgeries that can be performed for hemorrhoids. The one to choose for your particular hemorrhoids will very much depend on the following circumstances: The type of hemorrhoids you are suffering with The length of time you have been suffering The number ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Pustular Psoriasis Can Be Very Distressing - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Paul RodgersPustular Psoriasis is considered to be one of the rarer forms of the disease but can also prove to be one of the most dangerous as it can affect the body both internally and externally. Pustular psoriasis is a form of the disease characterized by small pustules or blisters filled with clear or ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XVIII - Can Flower Plants Help To Treat Endometriosis (Part B)? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional ...
Views: 2699(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XVII - Can Flower Plants Help To Treat Endometriosis (Part A)? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Health and Illness Simplified - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Corey SondrupCircle any of the Following that Applies to You! Acute Fatigue Malaise Weakness Delirium Tremors Backache Chronic Indigestion Muscular Twitching Abdominal Spasms Impaired Memory Depression Impaired ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Diabetes Treatment: The 3 Fundamental Pillars You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Jose TalaveraYou may feel afraid and puzzled when the doctor diagnoses you with diabetes. Nevertheless, as soon as you know what it is and how to deal with it, you will feel better. Notwithstanding, even if you feel fine, it is important that you take your condition seriously and immediately start your ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XVI - Types of Essential Oil Help To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know essential oils play a very important role in treating some kinds of ...
Views: 8057(1 vote) - Is Itching a Risk Factor for Cancer? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsThere are many reasons for itching. Something is irritating your skin. It could be something you came in contact with or some waste product or toxin trying to work its way out of your body. There could be an infection in the skin. Many people itch when they get too stressed out or worn down. ...
Views: 1846(4 votes) - Real Expectations - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat and how much we put into our bodies makes a massive difference on how our bodies act, how we feel and the results that come from our actions. Taking valid steps in the directions of our goals in the food department is an integral, genuine maneuver that must be kept under wraps if we are to ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSleep is one of the most important activities we can do each day. Yet, for many of us, there are times when sleep is elusive, just out of reach, either because we have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, tossing and turning or restless. Fortunately, there are simple techniques that we ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XV - List of Food Help To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know food play a very important role in prevent and treat some kinds of ...
Views: 3120(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XIV - How Chemical Cells Salt Helps To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know essential oils play a very important role in some culture in treating ...
Views: 3519(1 vote) - Lighting the Darkening Skies - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Gayle EversoleLight is important for all living things. During autumn we experience equal hours of darkness and daylight. Light continues to shorten dramatically until winter solstice, when daylight in the Northwest is just over eight hours each day. Less light brings the natural desire to want more ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - Endometriosis XIII- How Chinese Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional treatment, there are ...
Views: 6634(1 vote) - Effective Bleeding Hemorrhoids Cure - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Rudi SturleseThere are many different and bizarre cures for bleeding hemorrhoids out there. I emphasize the words "different and bizarre" : from using vinegar to using potatoes to trying chamomile for bleeding hemorrhoids, and the list goes on. I am not surprised because when you are in pain from ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - Testosterone Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonTestosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone,and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout the body as well as controlling blood glucose and ...
Views: 16300(1 vote) - Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2891(1 vote) - Testosterone Deficiency and Prostate Gland - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido, it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout the body as ...
Views: 6666(2 votes) - Endometriosis Part XII- How Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besids conventional treatment, there are many ...
Views: 4924(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XI- How Homeopathy Helps to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Kyle NortonHomeopathy is one form of alternative medicine first discovered by Samuel Hahnemann in 1976. In his theory, Homeopathy is defined as a treatment that can be used on the ill person by using a substance produced by a healthy person. In other words, it helps to stimulate the body’s own defences to ...
Views: 3696(1 vote) - Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux - Know Them and Prevent Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBasically, the condition is exacerbated by certain foods that you choose to eat. Acid reflux or GERD is a major digestive problem that involves the malfunctioning of the stomach and inevitable damage to the esophagus. The best way to solve the problem is to be aware of what foods to avoid ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - The Journey of Infertility - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Betty FraustoIf you're like most couples who are in love, it's easy to nurture that deep desire to procreate and want to see the fruit of your love. Back in the 1800s and early 1900s if you married young it seemed normal to have children shortly after. The men went to work and the women stayed home and took ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - Hannah Powell-Auslam and 4 Common Myths About Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn May 7th, Hannah Powell-Auslam of La Mirada, Calif. had a mastectomy to remove her left breast, the kind of surgery that takes place around 137 times per day in the US. Some 185,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and around 50,000 will have mastectomies. But Hannah's ...
Views: 2121(1 vote) - Paying Attention to Yourself and Your Environment Can Help Your Sleep! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPutting attention on ourselves and our environment can help to resolve some of our personal challenges, especially sleep issues. Here are some tips and questions for you to place your attention on so you can get a good night sleep! 1. Are you waking up periodically during the night to adjust ...
Views: 919(2 votes) - How Can We Get a Good Night's Sleep? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA good nights sleep can sometimes be hard find! We toss and turn and wake up wanting MORE sleep. How can we get a good nights sleep? One: Turn Off and Tune Down Turn off the television unless you want to watch shows that are peaceful and calm. Stimulation before sleep can be one of the ...
Views: 553(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part X - How Minerals help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kyle Nortonendometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional medical treatment, nutritional supplements also play an ...
Views: 7889(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part IX - Types of Traditional Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kyle Nortonendometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional treatment, there are many types of traditional treatment are ...
Views: 3316(1 vote) - Five Strategies for Food Allergy Management - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Lillian LiThe most common allergy causing foods are eggs, milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Ninety percent of allergies are triggered one of these foods. People who are allergic to one food may also be allergic to related foods. This is called cross-reactivity. For example, people ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Avoid Choking the Cornea - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jay StockmanContact lenses have been worn for many decades and have improved substantially over the years. Along with this change in lens technology has been a dramatic improvement testing and diagnostic capabilities. While many contact lens wearers do so with out incident, there are many perils that may ...
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