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- Thyroid Tests and Vaccines - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Bette DowdellThe latest thing in medicine is the ‘fact’ that all medicine is based on solid, scientific evidence. Excuse me? At least 70% of all medical practice has no scientific basis, relying instead on tradition, rumor and best guess. Meanwhile, doctors, according to the latest statistics available, ...
Views: 1692 - ***Pain Killers – Not the Best Arthritis Option - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Vijaya NairPain Killers - Popular but Dangerous! Relieving pain is a very common reason for making a medical appointment, for who wishes to live in pain? Pain is a warning from the body that something is wrong, but sometimes it warns us about problems that are difficult to solve, such as ...
Views: 952(2 votes) - UTI Relief - 8 Simple Methods to Get the Relief You Need - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding something that is going to give you UTI relief can prove to be a task in itself. Your doctor might suggest some things, your friends and family members suggest other things, and then of course there is the suggestions you find online. It can be quite mind boggling and time consuming to ...
Views: 914 - A Right-Brain Perspective on the Healthcare Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jeff BelyeaIs more ‘preventive testing’ the best and brightest answer? “Be outrageous. It’s the only place that isn’t crowded.” --Anon Sound a trumpet blast! Fling open the door! Flip the switch on the floodlights of wisdom and knowledge about the only universal healthcare plan that may ever work ...
Views: 2034 - C.O.B.R.A. Medical Insurance vs Individual and/or Family Health coverage - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Alston BalkcomEven though C.O.B.R.A. coverage is often a good choice for a lot of families, former employees often accept their COBRA option when they should not. When compared to private health care coverage, C.O.B.R.A. can be too expensive, it can conclude too early and it can put someone else in control ...
Views: 1745 - How Am I? As Well As Possible, Thank You! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Megan OltmanAWAP has been making the rounds on some of the Migraine forums lately - so I googled it and got many choices: Abused Women’s Advocacy Project Any Word Any Page Aftermarket Wholesale Autobody Parts Animal Welfare Audit Program All worthy choices, I’m sure, but… I’m talking about As Well ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Sensible Portion Sizes - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible portion sizes; in this day and age it seems to become more and more difficult to gain control of the amount of food we are presented with in certain situations. Everywhere we turn we are asked to add an extra scoop, supersize our meal and what was once an acceptable serving is now ...
Views: 1500 - Dental Problems Are Linked To Other Critical Systemic Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioMore and more evidence surfaces each year linking periodontal disease and other systemic diseases that are not in the mouth. In the presence of periodontal disease, the risk is much higher in contracting one or more of the other diseases. There are two types of gum disease. Periodontal infection ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Should you Reject C.O.B.R.A.? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alston BalkcomIf your employment ends, C.O.B.R.A. cover might be the best option to cover yourself. It may also be a very big mistake. Knowing whether to accept your previous company's COBRA offer can save you thousands of dollars. C.O.B.R.A. can cost hundreds more each month when compared to similar ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Stop Acid Reflux - How to Treat Acid Reflux by Using 5 Simple Drug-free Treatment Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux (GER) or acid reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach including acids spill out into the esophagus due to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to function properly. Once the stomach acid reaches the esophagus, you will feel a burning pain in ...
Views: 817(2 votes) - Alternative Treatment for Gout - What Works? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNot everyone wants to use the customary treatments for their medical conditions and ailments. Some of the most popular reasons individuals are seeking an alternative treatment for gout is because they do not want to use medications or they are looking for a safer method for treating their gout, ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Top 10 Self Cleanses - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of us find that our diets and lives get off balance – we celebrate the holidays and eat more sweets than we'd like, or we have a big project due at work and stay up all night drinking diet cola. For some people, the solution to getting your mind and body back in order is to follow a ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Treatment of Kidney Stones - Know the Facts and Get Effective Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonTreatment of kidney stone is not cut and dry or black and white. Before a doctor can determine the best course of treatment. There are a few factors that your doctor will consider before narrowing down the best treatment for you. The first will be your existing health, such as your lifestyle ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - The Dreaded Kidney Stone - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Karen BurtonAh, the dreaded kidney stones. The list of myths surrounding this condition is immense. Does diet and region you live in factor in to whether or not you will get them? How about genetics? What about our consumption of carbonated drinks? What, if anything, can you do about it? Most ...
Views: 6455(1 vote) - Diabetes: What You Should Know (Will Save You) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Tom YCDiabetes is a silent disease. If it goes undetected, it can become a life threatening disease. People have been known to have their legs amputated due to diabetes. Why is this so? It is simply due to the fact that people are not able to identify the possible diabetic symptoms. Just try ...
Views: 553 - Insulin therapy: learn how to avoid overeating and starving at the same time - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Jose TalaveraInsulin therapy is often an important part of diabetes treatment. It is the cornerstone of treatment for type 1 diabetes. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, insulin therapy is usually not indicated in Type 2 diabetes because typically these individuals already have too much insulin in their bloodstream. ...
Views: 1742 - The Biggest Mistake People Make About Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Rudi SturleseMost people get their first bout of hemorrhoids by the time they have reached the age of twenty. Now due to different reasons, like being shy to talk about them, too busy with work, not life threatening, no pain associated, too busy socializing, very little or no information available, wrong ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - Benefits of Coconut Oil - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI wanted to share this post in hopes of inspiring people to add healthy saturated fats to their diets. Yes, I said it SATURATED FATS!!! Isn't fat bad for you? Won't it make me gain weight? Doesn't it cause high cholesterol? The truth of the matter is that fat has gotten a bad rap, and most ...
Views: 544 - Step One: What’s the big deal about Step One? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWe admitted that we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. —Step One, AA 12-Steps After many years in recovery, I know that I must not forget this one principle—I will always be an addict. —Joe Herzanek Whether you are a fan of twelve-step programs or ...
Views: 1846(4 votes) - Bad Breath Is Often Caused By Dental Problems - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioBacterial plaque, bad breath and dental problems are all directly linked. The anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth cause bad breath or halitosis, dental decay, periodontal disease and gingivitis. Anaerobic means living in the absence of air. These types of bacteria are mostly the ones ...
Views: 1095 - The Problem with Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioThe word periodontal means around (peri) and tooth (dontal). Tooth decay along with periodontal disease is the most prevalent diseases in the world. It is a chronic infectious inflammation. If the total surface area of loose tissue around your teeth were unwrapped and measured, the area would be ...
Views: 1112 - Why We Need to Cleanse - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur bodies evolved in an atmosphere which had fresh water and clean air, where we ate food which contained no toxins, antibiotics, hormones, or chemicals. Today, we are all surrounded by unclean air, polluted water, processed food made with thousands of chemicals, pesticides sprayed on our ...
Views: 663 - Prescription Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockWhat do you think of when you hear the words 'drug addict'? Do all kinds of scary images come to mind? In my 13 years of working with people who have addictions, each one of them has been an ordinary human being caught up in extraordinary situations. Not one of them has ever wanted to grow up ...
Views: 1048 - The Heart Knows, The Heart Heals - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe heart is your great communicator. It communicates with all the parts of your body, and with your brain. It communicates with the outside environment, picking up signals through its electromagnetic field, especially emotional responses. Your senses—sight, sound, smell, taste and feel—tell ...
Views: 617 - Top 5 Home Masks To Treat Your Acne - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Luka MalgajThere are a lot of people who have acne problems nowadays. In spite of the fact that it is very common phenomenon, many people still don’t know how to cure it properly. In this article I will present 5 most popular homemade acne masks and I will explain how to prepare them. These are 5 most ...
Views: 13032(1 vote) - Salicylates and Your Sensitive Skin - Is There a Connection? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellAlthough you may not have heard of salicylates, your sensitive skin may be very aware of them! If you're having trouble finding solutions to your sensitive skin challenges, you may find it helpful to learn a little about how salicylates could be affecting your skin and your ...
Views: 1553 - Take Command of Your Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour blood pressure is the measure of the force of your blood against the artery walls, and it is described using two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted as your heart beats; diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted as your heart relaxes between beats. A ...
Views: 701 - Hope, Humor, and Oprah - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“I felt guilt, shame, I was crying...I mean when you can’t provide for your family anymore…” Those were the words of Michael, a 50-something man on today’s Oprah show who, with his wife, had to move out of their home and into what used to be their office, after their business crashed. That ...
Views: 638 - A Little Truth about Genes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Julie LakehomerI am amazed at the inventiveness of early researchers in pursuit of the secrets of heredity. With no idea of the true chemistry of genes, investigators designed experiments to reveal genetic facts. Geneticists of the 1930’s and ‘40’s believed, incorrectly, that genes must be made of protein. ...
Views: 762 - Another reason to avoid junk food… - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn The Alzheimer's Alternative with have discussed in detail the advantages of a Mediterranean diet and how simple dietary changes can improve mental health and brain function - and this is confirmed once again by a new study. Junk food, cured meats, cheap beer and over-use of agricultural ...
Views: 3030(6 votes) - Day of Reckoning in Health Care - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe unspoken corollary of the old adage, "If it's not broke, don't fix it.." is: "If it is broke, we better fix it.." Broken and broke. That's how a growing number of people -- including President Obama -- see the current health care system and what it does to ordinary citizens. When ...
Views: 577 - Contact Lenses Delivering Stem Cells - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Jay StockmanStem cells have proven themselves to be the next great healer in treating deadly and debilitating diseases. While research has been restricted, their efficacy is well known. The concept that one's own body, through the use of stem cells, can cure and heal damage to the tissues; and therefore ...
Views: 1423 - Kefir Grains - Kefir Health Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIn 1908, Metchnikov wrote in his book "The extension of life" that the secret of longevity found in the Russian Caucasus Mountains was Kefir. Kefir is actually cultured milk that people made and consumed. The villagers of the Caucasus Mountains gave us the Caucasian yogurt and kefir (milk ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Cracked Tooth Treatment | What to Ask Your Dentist - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Shawn Van de VyverYou know exactly what it means, when you hear that typical "crack" as you bite down on your morning sesame seed bagel. Then, you spit out that little white piece of tooth that just snapped off as you were enjoying your breakfast. Now you have to address your broken tooth. A tooth can fracture ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Dietary Supplements and Multi-level Marketing: part 2 Claims and Disclaimers - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloDietary supplements always carry the same disclaimer: “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is no intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” If the supplement is not intended to do anything, then why take it? What about all those testimonials from ...
Views: 2048(2 votes) - A Healthy Beach Trip - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowBeach time; as we begin to settle into the balmy temperatures and sunny days, summer just wouldn’t be summer without our trips to the beach or favorite watering spot. There’s nothing like floating around on an airbed, eating watermelon in the warm sun or feeling the sand between our toes. ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Are You A Busy Parent? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from CPR CareWith all of the things that today’s parents have to do a CPR certification class is at the bottom of the list. But would you know what to do if your child stopped breathing? What if they choke on something? If you were CPR certified you would be able to aid in saving your child until the ...
Views: 754 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS, ME) - An Understanding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anne MillsChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS/ME) is an insidious, frightening illness that causes profound disruptions to life. It drains energy, intelligence, memory and personality. It is absolute exhaustion. CFS brings great difficulties. It has no known cause, is effectively incurable and ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Try This Simple Winter Cleanse - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQ. Here we are at the end of winter. Can you recommend a simple cleanse for folks wishing to detoxify. A. Sure. Here is a gentle 7 day cleanse that most people should be able to follow. First, pick a 7 day period for the cleanse, timing it so that Day 4 is a day off, where you can rest, take ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - How to Stop Heartburn from Overcoming You - 7 Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you’re a heartburn sufferer, the best way to overcome its effect is to learn more about it. You may think that it is just a simple case of indigestion manifested by a burning pain in the chest, often mistaken for a heart attack. For one, you cannot just let this type of disease go on ...
Views: 1111 - What is the Difference Between an Artificial Insemination and In-Vitro Fertilization? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people wonder about the basic differences between these two common Infertility treatments and when they’re utilized. An Intrauterine Insemination (IUI, also known as Artificial insemination) is a procedure where the semen from the ejaculate is washed to place a concentration of the best ...
Views: 1517 - Ergonomics and the Computer User - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dr. Mohsen KhamesipourWhy is it Important? The personal computer is rapidly becoming a common household item and is now a necessary tool for all small businesses. There is a growing segment of the population that uses the computer exclusively for its vocation and it is in this group that we have begun to see the ...
Views: 776 - Drink Yourself Beautiful! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRadiance can emerge from each and every one of us. In order to allow it to do so, we must first provide a sanctuary from modern day assaults. Providing a much-needed sanctuary is actually inexpensive and result-oriented, a fact that is sometimes shocking to even the most impatient and monetarily ...
Views: 567(4 votes) - Laser Kidney Stone Removal - What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones can be a very painful condition. There are several different methods used to eliminate the them. Among some of the more popular methods is herbal treatments, pain medications with a combination of increasing fluids and dietary modifications. However, sometimes it is necessary to ...
Views: 1103 - It’s a Migraine, My Friends - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Megan OltmanDoes Migraine negatively impact friendships? You’d think so, wouldn’t you? I’ve certainly changed more plans due to Migraine than anything else. On the other hand, life, getting married, being an adult, being out of school, having a job, and having a family, can all impact friendships. Add ...
Views: 1227 - Do Retinols and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) Work for Acne? - by Retinols, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Acne
Retinols are derived from a well-known micronutrient: vitamin A. Vitamin A is usually hailed as the “eye vitamin”. In reality, it benefits the skin, hair and nails as well. Vitamin A is stored in the body in small amounts and used to catalyze other ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Does Salicylic Acid Work for Acne? - by Salicylic Acid and Acne
Salicylic acid is by no means the best line of defense against acne. If we make a direct comparison to active agents such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic would probably lack a few important anti-bacterial characteristics.
However, it’s believed that this particular ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - Drink More Water - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEliminate the Unhealthy Your body needs adequate water to form blood, lymph fluid, and bodily secretions, to name a few. Water also helps prevent inflammation—research now shows that inflammation is a precursor to many chronic illnesses. Water helps substances flow in and out of cells by ...
Views: 749(2 votes) - Are Values and Priorities Causing Poor Health? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dr. David RobinsonThe average American reveres and worships the high profile, high paid personalities of Hollywood and sports. There is a great deal of money spent on these Entertainment venues. It appears to be the primary priority of most Americans. Yet, the average American also pays little attention to or ...
Views: 940 - CPR Basics - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from CPR CareCPR is a technique that is used to continue the blood flow to all vital organs when a victim has gone into cardiac arrest. Through the use of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by a certified person there is a greater potential of survival for the victim. CPR has three basic but important ...
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