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- A Gout Diet - Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a common condition for both men and women. It is also considered to be very painful by those that have had an attack with gout. Gout is an inflammation of the joints that is caused by the crystallization of uric acids. Usually there is swelling, redness and often a burning sensation ...
Views: 842(2 votes) - Your Bucket List: What Does it Include? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Jan MiesseYour bucket list can be driven by the state of your health at this time in your life. It can be greatly affected by how connected you are or are not to your mind, body, and spirit and how you live toward the importance of all three. Let’s focus now on your physical needs in order to ...
Views: 1290(4 votes) - Fortitude and Health Living - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowFortitude; such a prominent word as you travel down your path of new twists and turns in your everyday life; as you converge on the road to greater well-being, a healthier way of living and possibly a lighter you. Equipping yourself with the staying power is a challenge there’s no doubt about ...
Views: 1093 - Health Coaches for America - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is no surprise that Americans need to change their health habits. Even though there has been an increase in sales in organic foods and natural food stores have received more business, there are still millions of Americans who consume large amounts of chemicalized, artificial junk foods. ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Boo! Is Friday the 13th Really Hazardous to Your Health? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is Friday the 13th. It's okay to admit this date gives you a twinge of anxiety. Bad things happen on Friday the 13th, right? An entire horror film category is based on this date -- Part XII - yes, 12! - in the eponymous movie series was released last month, opened at #1. As many as 21 ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Coping with Migraine: Claims of a “Cure” - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanI was recently presented with a dilemma here on Free my Brain. I want to encourage dialog and exchange of ideas, but I don’t intend to provide an open marketplace for sale of migraine “cures.” (Though I will gladly support and even promote helpful products and services.) Migraine is a complex, ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - What Is Health? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA 32-inch waist, bulging pectorals and arms bicep-pregnant—that was me in 1990. I worked out twice a day—for an hour at noon, lifting weights, and for an hour at night, riding an exercise bike and doing pull-ups. I was in the best shape of my life—better than when playing football or training in ...
Views: 576(1 vote) - 10 Behaviors Patients Shouldn't Put Up with from Their Doctors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa CopenWe will never find the perfect doctor, as they are all human and none of them are perfect. It comes as no surprise to most of us that they call their profession "the practice of medicine." One of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States is medical mistakes. Statistics show ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - How To Magnetise Good Health To Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors'A large portion of our physical ailments result from unused lung cells, and consequent imperfect circulation of the blood. Fill the lungs full--every cell--with fresh air, two or three times daily, and do not over-load the digestive organs, and sickness will fly away to the dark regions where ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Get Rid of Chronic Health Problems with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaAlthough millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on different types of diets, diet plans, diet programs, diet pills and god knows what, people still are not able to lose weight. In fact 95% of people who diet fail, so the more people diet, the fatter they get. I mean obesity rates ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Nail Fungus: The Treatment and Medication Options - by If you notice a yellow or white spot under your toenail or fingernail, then you may have nail fungus infection. When fungi infect your nails, be prepared to see discoloration and thickening of the edges. This might be a potentially painful and unsightly problem for you.
Generally, these ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - The Fighting Spirit: What are Don Imus' Chances of Beating Prostate Cancer? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe news came this morning on Don Imus's radio show: the controversial and cantankerous radio personality has stage II prostate cancer. Immediately, friends and supporters invoked the common and combative language of survival. "Don is well-prepared to fight this," his spokesman Matthew Hiltzik ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Patient Communication That Works and Builds Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanHave you ever had a patient that sits through a whole report of findings and looks at you with the deer in the headlights look? It's obvious that they don't really understand the treatment program that has been implemented and your communication is off target. If your patients do not have ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Don't Diet Ever Again! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeeking Help and Support is step #2 in ending the battle of chronic dieting. It’s also the second step in recovery from an eating disorder. If you’ve been dieting all of your life in order to attain thinness, then you may not be able to achieve body satisfaction and meet the need for ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - The Sun Contributes to Good Health - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air. The temperature is rising, the sun is shining and it stays light for longer. Have you noticed that when these changes in weather occur people are generally happier? There's a skip in everyone's step and more people are smiling. The obvious reason is that people love the ...
Views: 672(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Live Longer and Healthier - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy boyfriend went to the dentist yesterday. The one thing amiss? He doesn’t floss enough. Got me thinking – what are all the things you SHOULD be doing for your health, but aren’t? 1.) Flossing daily -- for your heart health. 2.) Sleeping 7+ hours a night (So many pros to sleeping ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Control of Diabetes - Simple Steps You Can Take - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDiabetes is a very serious condition that affects millions of Americans. It has the ability to affect every part of the body; leading to additional life-threatening conditions. Taking control of diabetes will be extremely challenging. However, living with the disease does not mean that your ...
Views: 696 - Your Seven-Step Guide to Better Digestion - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you one of the 70 million Americans suffering from digestive diseases, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, constipation and peptic ulcers? Unfortunately, good digestive health appears to be on the decline and what’s worse is that poor digestive health affects your ...
Views: 712 - Natural Help for Easy Bruising - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeAre you the kind of person who can bump a corner of the coffee table and know that you’ll have a whopper of a bruise tomorrow? Are you afraid of your neighbor’s dog jumping on you because you’ll have to marks to show for it? Do you frequently sport some big bruises and don’t know where they ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Your Migraine Support System - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Megan OltmanThere is no doubt that Migraine is a very isolating disease. For most of us when we have a Migraine attack, we seek our cave – a dark, quiet place where we can limit the stimulation and lie down until the pain passes. We often miss social opportunities with family and friends; we often have to ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - An Emergency Response Plan Requires Preparation Plus Information - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Jacques HabraNo one wants to experience an emergency but everyone should be prepared for one by creating an emergency response plan. Making sure you have the proper supplies and information needed to survive a serious event means routinely updating your supplies as well as your field guides. While food ...
Views: 974 - Type 1 Diabetes – How to Cope with It - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Dana MortensonType 1 diabetes may not be as common as type 2 diabetes, but it does not mean that this should not be given the same amount of attention. Type 1 diabetes happens because the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, or even if it is able to do that at all, the amount of insulin is not enough. ...
Views: 864 - What is HPV? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Andrea SegoviaWith an impaired immune system, the body's health can easily attract various viruses that can infect different parts of the body. There are a number of viruses that can infect every single detail of the body depending on the strength of the immune system. Once good bacteria have fought them, the ...
Views: 914 - Behind the Scenes: The Healthcare Crisis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Bridgette CollinsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke), cancer, and diabetes are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems. They are considered preventable because they are ...
Views: 675 - Toxic Body and Disease - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Pamela HeyenEveryday more and more people are being diagnosed with chronic health problems. Approximately 68 million people suffer from some form of heart disease, 25 million have diabetes, 1.5 million will die of cancer within the next year, 5-8% of the population suffers from a chronic, debilitating ...
Views: 1576 - Adult Diabetes Symptoms - 10 Simple Signs You Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDiabetes is one of the most common diseases that affect many adult Americans. Specifically, it accounts for about 90% of all diabetes cases; about 6% of the United States population. This condition can be life-threatening; therefore it is important to be aware of the adult diabetes symptoms. ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - A Diet for People with Gout - 3 Recipes to Get You Going - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonJust because you have gout does not indicate that you have to neglect your taste buds. A diet for people with gout does have to undergo some changes, and in many cases the changes are often drastic and overwhelming. However, there are several recipes that will tickle your taste buds. When you ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Nail Fungus: Prevention and Treatment Tips - by Approximately, there are about 12% Americans who are suffering from nail fungus. This type of infection is most common in toenails than the fingernails.
Children are lucky; they almost never get infected with nail fungus. It is said that the older you get, the more likely it is for you to ...
Views: 1143 - 3 Simple Tips to Treat Your Nail Fungus Effectively - by Nail fungal infection is also known as “onychomycosis.” This type of infection has been receiving a great deal of advertisement and press time these days because there have been numerous treatments and drugs proliferating in the market.
Onychomycosis appear in various forms. The most common ...
Views: 1069(2 votes) - Let's call it the "C-word" again - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe word “cancer” makes most people shrink in terror and run for cover, and may crush even the most compassionate person’s impulse to provide comfort. Although more than half of us punched by the disease go on to live long lives, the fear - and stigma – remain, like fog shrouding a ...
Views: 601 - Live in the Moment with Alzheimer's: Tips for Caregivers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently I met an acquaintance, Maria, in the gym. She looked distracted and tense. Also, she had lost a few pounds, unintentionally. After the usual chit chat, I directly said, “There is something different about you. I can’t put my finger on it. Are you feeling well?” With that Maria said as ...
Views: 584 - Colon Therapy: The Essentials on This Cleansing Therapy that Even Doctors are Recommending - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been a long been proponent of colon therapy (also called colonics and colon hydrotherapy). After all, it’s often said that health begins in your colon, and along with your healthy Body Ecology diet, colon cleansing is one of the best ways to keep your intestines (and the rest of your ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - World TB Day 2009 - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is World Tubercuberculosis Day. It is a day not as widely known and a cause not as widely supported, yet one that affects so many everywhere. So to honor and raise awareness for this day, I wanted to shed a spotlight on the disease, the cause and what is being done around the ...
Views: 634 - Understanding the Early Signs of Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Dana MortensonKnowing the symptoms of diabetes can save your life. As you must know, diabetes is considered a chronic disease that can worsen over time if left uncontrolled. Unfortunately, many people don't know they have diabetes until the disease has already progressed. This is because the symptoms of ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Packing nutrients into your kid’s lunch box? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomAs kids head back to school, many parents will be scrambling for ideas for easy-bagged lunches. (Below are ideas for you to chew on!) Keep in mind, adequate nutrition is vital to keep your kids’ growth and health on track. Children’s growing bodies need more nutrients than adults, but their ...
Views: 1177(3 votes) - Awareness Meals - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomWhat I am about to share with you is a new way of approaching your meals. This is not a diet with tons of rules, recipes, and menus. If you have tried every diet under the sun, like I have, then this could be so refreshing! The way you eat, just like the way you live your life, says a lot ...
Views: 806(2 votes) - Be Healthy and Satisfy Your Cravings – the 80/20 rule - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Cary EllisRejoice! Treats are still possible and even desirable on the path to good health. Give yourself some leeway especially early on. Use the 80 / 20 Rule. If you consume what is great for you eighty percent of the time, your body can process the other twenty percent without too much trouble. Think ...
Views: 1120 - How do I know if I need knee replacement surgery? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Jeremy ReitherMost knee replacement patients are between the ages of 60 and 80 years old. In some cases, younger patients with traumatic knee injuries may also require a total knee replacement. However the most common diagnosis is osteoarthritis. If you are prevented from carrying out your everyday ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Alternative Medicine Provides Options - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Heidi JeterMAF Research Tests Effectiveness Combining Eastern and Western medical therapies, sometimes called integrative or complementary medicine, gives patients the best of all worlds. Requests for the services are increasing. Approximately 38 percent of adults in the United States use one form ...
Views: 733 - Diabetes Type 2 – Natural Approaches To Diabetes Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Dana MortensonDiabetes type 2 is perhaps one of the most researched topics anywhere in the world. Thus with all the wealth of information you must have stumbled upon, you may think you already know everything there is to know about diabetes type 2. For instance, you must know by now that diabetes type 2 ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - How Do You Relax? Are You Triggering the Relaxation Response, or More Migraines? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Megan OltmanRecently I was in the waiting room at my physical therapist’s office, reading The Relaxation Response, by Herbert Benson, M.D. The receptionist asked me about the book and I told her how Dr. Benson discovered that our nervous systems need both some stress, building the tone of the nervous ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Spring Renewal: Today is the Day! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is the day when any thoughts you might have for Spring renewal are especially powerful, because today is also a new moon. The new moon is always an auspicious day for new beginnings. So, today is the first new moon of Spring--what a great day for starting something new! According to ...
Views: 615 - How to End Tiredness and Fatigue By Eliminating the Causes - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Michael LeeThe causes of tiredness and fatigue can often be linked to the kind of lifestyle you have. Are you a workaholic dad or a housewife with four hyperactive kids? Do you drink a lot of coffee or smoke like a chimney? You may not think that these things have any sort of impact on your life, but think ...
Views: 2614 - Causes Of Extreme Fatigue: How To Stop Extreme Fatigue At Its Roots - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Michael LeeExtreme fatigue can sometimes be called chronic fatigue due to its persistence. It’s not the kind of condition that can easily be remedied by getting a good night’s sleep or by taking a break from work, and is actually a constant reminder that there is something wrong with your body. If you ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Overcoming Tiredness And Loss Of Energy In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Michael LeeNot everyone can afford to drop by their favorite spa whenever fatigue sets in. And not everyone can hire a special chef or nutritionist to customize their diet according to their energy needs. However, you don’t really need all that high end stuff to perk you up. In fact, the secrets to ...
Views: 682 - Ice Your Muscle Pain Away - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Bette DowdellMuscle problems tend to accompany endocrine issues, especially adrenal glands that can’t or won’t keep up. Of course, they also tend to accompany life as a jock or a do-it-yourselfer. But with endocrine people, muscles act up without a cause. As the song says, that’s life. Our muscles get ...
Views: 1508 - Diabetes Treatment – Discover The Ultimate Solution To Diabetes - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Dana MortensonDiabetes treatment, for some people, remains a mystery. For so many years, people have been led to believe that diabetes has no cure; that once you were diagnosed as a diabetic, you are a diabetic for life. Indeed, when you think about it a number of diabetes treatment options are geared ...
Views: 1086 - Current Health News Sources Need To Be Reliable - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Diana ValentineHaving constant access to new information and current health news is an exciting part of modern life. But recently there have been a number of email hoaxes and internet scams that have resulted in a more cautious public when it comes to finding out the latest in health bulletins. Your best bet ...
Views: 1205 - Over the Counter UTI Treatment - The Growing Concerns About Self-Medication Using OTCs - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDoctors and other medical practitioners have expressed their concern regarding the availability of over the counter UTI treatment. According to these doctors, antibiotic medications about 10 years ago, could never be bought without the doctor's prescription. Today, more than 200 of these ...
Views: 1249 - Spring is in the Air, But How Are Your Allergies? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring offers us an opportunity to appreciate the renewal cycle of life. It’s a wonderful time of year. Spring also brings its downside amongst the daffodils – humidity, mold and dampness. My background as an allergy-testing technician in the Pacific Northwest revealed important clues about ...
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