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- Top 5 Nutritional Supplement Recommendations - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsDo nutritional supplements just give you “expensive urine”? No, according to a study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance as reported in May 2007. The study focused on calcium-vitamin D combinations, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein-zeaxanthin combinations. The ...
Views: 5082(2 votes) - Is Candida the Cause? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from David RamseyCandida, technically known as Candida Albicans, is a form of yeast found naturally in most humans. Although found in both males and females, women are eight times more likely to develop Candidiasis because of the effects of estrogen, birth control pills, and a generally higher use of ...
Views: 942(2 votes) - 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: 2264 - Capitalizing on the Stem Cell Media Frenzy - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from carol connollyEveryone is aware of the controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells – those from unborn fetuses. But not everyone is aware that adult stem cells – those that are naturally present in the body from the moment you are born – can become virtually any cell in the body. In essence they are the ...
Views: 974 - How to Find Out What’s Working and What Isn’t - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide" by John Furlong, N.D., edited by Trent W. Nichols, M.D. and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH, and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com To practice truly preventive medicine, we have to know when to intervene. We need to ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - When Do the Kidneys Affect High Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidneys affect high blood pressure due to certain imbalances while in the process of cleansing our body of about 50 gallons of fluid daily. Any imbalance will cause the filtering units of the kidneys called nephrons, to exert more effort than what is normally required. The nephrons will also ...
Views: 749 - How Hormones Influence Blood Pressure to Rise - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHormones are the chemical messengers of the body since they release certain cells that affect tissues, muscles, and organ cells. Hormones influence blood pressure, like in the case of our kidneys where the hormonal imbalance of insulin leads to a diabetic disorder that progresses with high blood ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - What is Swine Flu? - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Eric KampelSwine flu or swine influenza is a disease common in swine, with normal flu-like symptoms, but caused by any strain of the swine influenza virus (SIV - virus endemic in pigs). Though rare in humans, individuals with greater exposure to swine could contract swine influenza if the swine are ...
Views: 934 - Swine Flu Symptoms - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Eric KampelThe recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico has caused much trepidation among the international community, especially because of the increasing number of fatalities. It is important to recognize swine flu symptoms to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Swine flu or swine influenza is a ...
Views: 1356 - Swine Flu Facts - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Eric KampelSwine influenza – Swine influenza or swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs caused by the type A H1N1 swine influenza virus (SIV). Humans in close proximity to swine could contract swine influenza if the swine are carrying the rare strain of the SIV that is capable of affecting humans. ...
Views: 684 - Help for Autism - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Robert SopiasVaccinations May Cause 70% of Autism Vaccines contain many toxins and when given in their recommended dosages, these completely overwhelm the child's system. With undeveloped immune systems, babies and young children simply cannot handle the toxins and pathogens in the vaccines. As a ...
Views: 1416 - Healthy Maternal Thyroid Function For A Healthy Baby - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsThis article is a must read for all women, especially those over 35 years old, who desire become pregnant now or at some time in the future. In my September 2007 newsletter, I reviewed the association of DNA oxidation with the development of Down's syndrome. In that issue, I also discussed a ...
Views: 2866 - The Mercury Contradiction - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Bette DowdellDid’ja ever get the feeling you’re in Wonderland looking for Alice? Where two plus two doesn’t equal four any more, and too much of what you see offers only puzzlement? For instance, our powers that be outlawed mercury thermometers. Better you shouldn’t know your temperature than risk ...
Views: 1470 - Does Modern Medicine Provide All the Answers? - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Wendy WilksWhile many Americans still seem programmed to run to the doctor at the first sign of trouble, more and more of us are using our own knowledge about alternative options to addresshealth concerns. Modern medicine has encouraged a shift from the holistic healing aproach to the treatment of symptoms ...
Views: 1041 - Fight Cancer with Good Nutrition - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Denise McKinleyCan we eliminate one of the most devastating illnesses known to modern mankind, an illness that has touched all of our lives in one way or another? We all know someone who lives with it, who has survived it or who has died of it. Some of you are currently living with it and some have ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - Some Facts About the Dangerous Cancer of Mesothelioma - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from matt traversoThe present day life of the modern man is already beset with myriads of stress and strains. There is a family to look after and a career to take care of. Then there are some social obligations that need to be carried out with all the enthusiasm. Among all these busy issues if an individual is ...
Views: 781 - Dental Emergencies - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Cristian StanA dental emergency can occur any time. It is essential to know how to handle it lest it should create further complications. Careful handling of a dental emergency minimizes the damage done. Here are the common dental emergencies and how to handle them before you reach your dentist. Toothache: ...
Views: 836 - Why Some People Have Difficulties Having a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Dave FungresterBecause of the fast lifes of people today, some of us can't even get a decent sleep especially after a long day. A common mistake of people having problems sleeping is that they neglect the problem and only seek help from a professional after too many sleepless nights. Usually they also think ...
Views: 488 - ***Boost Your Immunity Against Swine Flu With Natural Remedies - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairAs of Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the pandemic level for the Influenza A (H1N1) virus to phase 5, indicating a widespread human-to-human transmission in at least two countries. Yet there are no approved vaccines and limited anti-viral drugs. However, ...
Views: 1846 - Of Disease Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffYour body is constantly dealing with internal and external aggressions. These attacks may be bacterial, viral, fungal, but also pollution and malfunction of some internal organs. Whatever the measures of prevention you can take, it is possible that you fall sick. When sickness comes, nothing is ...
Views: 913 - Managing Type 2 Diabetes - Education, Support and Determination Will Be the Key Factors - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonManaging type 2 diabetes is concerned in lowering the blood sugar level by strictly following the planned diet by the dietitian and through regular exercise. Usually, an initial oral medication may suffice to correct the insulin defficiency. Since type 2 diabetes is progressive in nature, ...
Views: 740 - Medications for Diabetes - Their Effects and Possible Side Effects - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonA large amount of the food we consume is transformed into glucose (sugar) during the digestion process. The glucose travels in the bloodstream and is expected to be absorbed by the body to provide sustenance and energy for the body. If the pancreas fails in its insulin production, the glucose ...
Views: 708 - Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes - Learn the Symptoms before it is Too Late - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGestational diabetes is one of the three types of diabetes, aside from type 1 and type 2. This afflicts non-diabetic pregnant women during the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy (weeks 24 and 28) and the symptoms are not usually specific and typically the same with that of other diabetes. As the ...
Views: 708 - The Beginning of Chiropractic Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Karen RandolphFor many emerging from winter-overeating-inactivity, spring’s clarion call to resume long abandoned fitness routines, and accelerating the firming of enervated bodies, may result in serious injuries. In fact, according to a US CPC study, over 149,000 were treated for exercise related injuries in ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Cystine Kidney Stones - Important Information You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonCystine kidney stones are unique because they are the part of the traits we inherited from the genes of our parents or from someone who carried such genes down to the family line. What a person inherits is the poor ability to transport an amino acid product called cystine to different parts of ...
Views: 910 - What’s Your “Non-Diet” Diet Mindset? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomSix years ago I began a lifestyle transition to living and eating from a “non-diet” diet. Counting calories and using a scale were not cutting it for me. I was looking to cultivate a balance in my body and in the way I live. I began to change my health through the enjoyment of life’s ...
Views: 656 - Kidney Stone and Pregnancy - Shape Up After Pregnancy to Prevent Kidney Stones from Recurring - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWhat does a woman do if she finds out that she has kidney stones and her pregnancy is almost full term? Kidney stones and pregnancy often meet during the last phases of a woman’s pregnant condition. Besides, statistics show that only 1 out of 1,500 pregnant women develop stones during her ...
Views: 874 - Swine Flu Protection Advice - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Andrew FenwickThe world is in the grip of its own terror with the threat of a pandemic flu strain sweeping across the globe. Now is a great time to take account of your efforts to be well and ramp up those activities. Take note that we have a particularly nasty flu bug that has originated in a small crowded ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Prostate Cancer Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Michael LeeProstate cancer is a type of cancer that only occurs in men. While information on it has been steadily increasing throughout the years, there are still some prostate cancer queries that need to be addressed. This is a prostate cancer questions and answers article that hopes to enlighten those ...
Views: 876 - Holistic Protection and Defense from the Swine Flu - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsAs of April 28, 2009, there are 66 confirmed cases of the swine flu in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition, besides Mexico, cases have been reported in Spain, Scotland and Canada. Has the swine-flu virus pandemic got you worried? Do you know how ...
Views: 2146 - Swine Flu: Remaining Calm in Cases of Potential Mass Panic - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Isabel KirkLike any other threat to the basic need of survival, the recent Swine flue alert is causing fear in people. While a reasonable fear of death is a normal human reaction to a threat, excessive worrying and paranoia are not. The Swine flu alert can understandably trigger a sudden loss of security ...
Views: 1549 - Symptoms of a New Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Dr Abul AlPregnancy is a time of happiness and anxiety for both the mother and father. Family, friends and relatives all gather around to congratulate the couple. It is often hard to tell about a new pregnancy. The pregnant woman may get mixed signals about the symptoms of her pregnancy especially if it ...
Views: 676 - Swine Flu Precautions: Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Romy MaciasWith all the attention focused on Mexico due to the recent Swine Flu outbreak, I thought I'd update you with what's really going on and add some very common sense recommendations to follow if you live anywhere near or have loved ones close to any influenza or swine flu outbreak centers. As some ...
Views: 1329 - Prolonged Proper Posture Prevents Pain - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Michelle CzumaczenkoPlease, have a seat. Without even thinking about it you will sit down, positioning yourself so that you are comfortable. Makes sense, doesn’t it? No actually, it doesn’t. Some might lean to either the left or right. Many automatically cross their legs (which is a huge no-no). You might ...
Views: 1101 - Helpful Tips for Relief of Constipation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Roy AylmerDo you, like many people, suffer from the occasional bout of constipation? It is not much fun, is it? You cannot discuss the problem with friends and family and unless it is really chronic, you don’t want to visit your Doctor. So, where can you turn for help? In this article we'll look at how ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - What are the Advantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hip Replacement? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Jeremy ReitherThe information provided in this article is meant to inform the patient on Minimally Invasive Surgery for hip replacement. Your orthopedic surgeon should explain to you which hip replacement is best for you and why. With the evolution of new surgical methods, better anesthesia techniques, and ...
Views: 961 - Chronic Kidney Stones: Get Relief By Drinking Lots of Water - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFor a large number of individuals, they suffer from chronic kidney stones. There are some people that only have one unfortunate bout with kidney stones, but for the rest, they live a fairly long period of their lives suffering from the agonizing pain that is associated with chronic kidney ...
Views: 1291 - Diet and Kidney Stones - What you Need to Know - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is almost common knowledge that when a person suffers from kidney stones, he or she is in a great deal of pain. Although kidney stones are often linked to genetics, your diet can also be a factor. It has been proven that in many cases diet and kidney stones can be linked together. Here are ...
Views: 913 - Kidney Stone Removal - Surgery Might Be Necessary - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is important that kidney stones are removed from the body as soon as possible. The longer they are in the body the bigger they become. As they increase in size the discomfort will increase. This can also cause a greater risk for needing surgery to remove the kidney stones from the body. In ...
Views: 918 - Ensuring a Better Life for the Diabetic - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you're a person afflicted with diabetes mellitus, a team approach in your treatment would be the best way to handle your affliction. Your doctor, a certified dietitian, a licensed nurse, health care professional and diabetes educator should work hand in hand to have a systematic approach in ...
Views: 724 - Leaky Gut Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Laura YatesLeaky Gut Syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder whereby the lining of the intestine becomes weak due to repetitive irritation. Large holes in the walls of the gut are therefore created which allows food toxins and undigested food particles to leak into the bloodstream. Leaky Gut is mainly ...
Views: 1026 - Fighting Crohn's Disease - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Robert SopiasCrohn's disease is a painful and often debilitating inflammatory disease of the intestinal tract. Crohn's affects at least 500,000 Americans, and millions more worldwide. Sadly, this condition can be termed "a disease of the young" because it primarily targets young people in the prime of life, ...
Views: 1495 - Are TMJ Symptoms Reversible without Surgery? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jeannie CrabtreeDo you think you have TMJ and are looking for a dentist or therapist to help with TMJ relief? First let’s discuss some of the symptoms so that you are clear about what to watch for and take care of - TMJ Symptoms: Your jaw hurts especially when talking, yawning or chewing You can’t open your ...
Views: 1055 - Trees and Our Connection to a Living Information System - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Aryana HudsonTrees are one of the largest landmarks on our Earth about the information highway that humanity is a part of. Our brain, spinal cord, lungs, veins and arteries all show a similar construct that actually exists in all parts of our anatomy like branches growing outward and touching one another. ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - How to Reduce Doggy Flatulence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from brian spilnerWhile gas passing is not the most pleasant topic, it is certainly more peasant to talk about than it is to experience it first hand. Some dogs rarely pass gas while others have their owner’s leaving the room or opening a window to get away from the unpleasant odor. If you have ever had the ...
Views: 2047 - Interrupting the Cycle of Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Darlene LancerIf you suffer from chronic pain, you are not alone. Millions of Americans seek treatment for chronic pain, pain that continues for more than six months. Chronic pain is no longer viewed as a symptom, but as an illness in itself. Things we take for granted, such as eating, sleeping, dressing, ...
Views: 3861(2 votes) - Horoscopes and Health from the Moment of Birth - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyHoroscopes appear in numerous magazines and newspapers and are even more prevalent with the influx of the Internet. It is not uncommon for people to read these horoscopes and try to take the advice personally and apply it to their own lives. Even some public skeptics can occasionally be ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Keeping a Healthy Mind and Body to Ultimately Better Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterDo you have something in your life that could use improving? Well, we all have something we would like to be a little better. Did you know that enhancing the condition of your mind and body can help your quality of life? To improve your life keep reading and implement the following helpful ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 8 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 7 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too, and you don't need a degree or any special training. ...
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