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- The Best Skin Care Allows The Skin To Heal Itself - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartThe skin, like other parts of the body, is designed to heal itself. Despite this, or, perhaps because people aren't aware of it, we're constantly in search of more effective topical solutions for dry skin, eczema, acne, rashes, and so on. Rarely do we find a product that works for long and it's ...
Views: 2101 - High Blood Pressure - 12 Steps You Can Take To Help Lower Yours - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Kearney AdamsHigh blood pressure is frequently referred to as the silent killer. Many times, individuals fail to realize they have this condition, until it's too late. But, understand there are lifestyle and dietary changes you can make, to keep you heart-healthy. Here are 12 things you can do to help ...
Views: 2100 - The Business of Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Lisa Tunney"What would happen if everybody ate lots and lots of fresh organic food that was minimally processed? I think we'd have an epidemic of health." -Andrew W. Saul, Ph.D. Many years ago, I worked in the retail industry. It was wintertime and cold season was upon us—and on that particular year, ...
Views: 2099(1 vote) - All you Need to Know About Sesamoiditis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Steve RobertsDefinition of the Condition Put simply, sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones. These tiny bones are embedded within a tendon, and are not joined to other bones by joints, making them somewhat unique. They are to be found in the knee, wrists, elbows and the feet. The foot ...
Views: 2095 - How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Barbara BowensCBD is becoming widely recognized and the number of people who use CBD supplements due to their health and well-being benefits is becoming significantly higher. This year’s sales of CBD vape products are increased for 105%, as the online vape shop Vape4Ever claims. If you are a beginner, or ...
Views: 2093 - Panic Attack While Driving - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from brenda MageA panic attack while driving may lead to road accidents. The following article will tell you more about panic attacks while driving. Panic attacks are scary enough because it can happen to anyone at any time. It can put one's life in danger especially when driving. Experiencing panic attacks ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - Natural Treatment for Heart Burn - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantWhen it comes to treating heartburn, the first treatment option your doctor will most likely discuss with you is a "no medication" approach. This will usually involve lifestyle modifications and dietary changes. Other people have opted for home remedies to treat their heartburn. If these ...
Views: 2092(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: 2091 - What are the side effect of Tylenol [Acetaminophen]? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Prof. George GrantAcetaminophen causes more than half the acute liver failure in the United States 12/24/2005 The manufacturer of Tylenol has voluntarily upgraded warnings that large doses of acetaminophen can cause irreversible liver failure. “More children under four die of accidental poisonings ...
Views: 2091(1 vote) - How Self Control Can Play Important Role In Anger Management? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheThe most important part of anger management is self control. A lack of self-control can bring about heavy fits of anger, and these unrestrained outbursts can easily destroy a person’s happy life. Unfortunately, we live in a world that’s far from perfect. All sorts of things can cause us ...
Views: 2089 - What are the best Home Remedies For Tonsil Stones? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from BenBenez "Tonsil Stone remedies"How to Get Rid of Tonsil Stones Naturally? There are several methods that can eliminate your tonsil stones naturally. Use q-tips or your fingers to remove tonsil stones. This method can be tricky but it can be effective when a tonsillolith is about to come off. Use your ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Contact Lenses — Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from James LeeWhether you choose to wear contact lenses for vision correction or as a fashion statement, there are certain advantages and disadvantages of using Contacts. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision. Contact Advantages Contacts conform to the curvature ...
Views: 2084 - How to minimize the side effects of Statin Drugs? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantLipitor, Zocor, Mevacor, and the like are great at driving your LDL cholesterol levels through the floor; unfortunately, they do the same thing to CoQ10 levels. Here are just a few of the risks you face if you’re taking statins: Inability to ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - Someone to Care for Me - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Debbie UntermanThings used to be simple when you had a question about your health. If you weren’t feeling well you called your family doctor. You may be old enough to remember when he would then make a house call with his doctor’s bag right to your home to check on you. When I had my appendicitis attack in ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - An Asbestos and Mesothelioma Statistic - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiIt's 4.45 in the morning, pitch black outside. The alarm clock goes off - the most hated sound at the start of the day. He hits it out, half asleep. Trying to get out of the oh-so-comfortable slumber, all he can think of is how he's going to need a bit more time to get up. 5 minutes, tops! A ...
Views: 2083 - Sun Protection Hat Review - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David A. ShirIf you have yet to wear a sun protection hat, then you might be missing a few precious years of you life. Keep in mind that your ears, neck and nape are still susceptible to skin cancer if and when these are exposed to the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You must stop thinking that a baseball ...
Views: 2083 - Good Health The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Chriss BarrWhat in the world does feng shui have to do with good health? Isn’t feng shui about interior design? Most people have this impression because feng shui hasn’t been around the United States very long. In fact, Feng shui is realtively new to the United States. It was introduced to us in the ...
Views: 2082 - BioIdentical Hormone Replacement - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Theresa RamseyHormone Replacement Therapy has become extremely controversial, but more importantly the media’s coverage of the research behind their claims is shoving unnecessary fear into the hearts and minds of the American public. I’d like to share with you the history of hormone replacement therapy, the ...
Views: 2080 - Funnel Of Success For Health & Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dino PierceDid you know that totaled up - nutrition and exercise are only 50% of your health and fitness equation? Take a glance at the Funnel of Lifestyle Change for Health and Fitness Success. (See Diagram at www.TEAMPIERCE.us) Notice at the very bottom of the Funnel, exercise represents a mere 10% of ...
Views: 2080 - Mother Natures Timing on Hydration - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Cherokee BillieWith the hot summer upon us it is time to make sure that your body is getting sufficient water/hydration. Without water your body cannot function and many people perish in the heat because they believe that they are getting enough water through soda pop, coffee or tea. Not true, you need pure ...
Views: 2080(3 votes) - What's Really In That Cigarette You're Smoking - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from paul empeyMaybe you have opened a bag of flour having the plans of cooking some yummy cookies only to discover the flour is creeping with bugs? Were you horrified and disgusted, not able to even think of making those yummy cookies any more? Or did you simply scoop the bugs to one side and make use of the ...
Views: 2080 - Why Is There Is So Much Soy in Our Packaged Foods ... in Our Cosmetics ... Our Vitamins ... in Our Medicine ... and in Our Beef, Pork and Poultry - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Throughout discussions about our articles, books, lectures and media interviews, we are constantly asked about how much soy Americans are consuming every day. It is as if we have opened a locked door to an industry secret that no one seems to know about or are just in denial regarding the ...
Views: 2080(1 vote) - At the Risk of Staying Fresh and Dry: Using Antiperspirants vs. Deodorants - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyAs part of our daily routine, most of us reach for some form of antiperspirant or deodorant in an attempt to either control or eliminate the unpleasant body odors that can arise when we sweat. This need, like so many of the ones that dictate our personal hygiene habits, probably stems from early ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - What is a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Evan BornemanEating healthy is easy, as long as you know what eating healthy means. It isn’t just about what you eat but also about how you eat, when you eat, where you eat, and why you eat. Each of these facets is significant to your diet and will affect your overall health. Let’s cover the basics before we ...
Views: 2077 - The Hidden Dangers Of Food Additives! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Erleen TiltonMany years ago, as I began expanding my education in health and nutrition, I considered getting a degree as a dietitian. After studying the community college curriculum and classes offered, what convinced me that this was not the education I needed was the praising of our food additives and ...
Views: 2076 - Should I take a mega dose of Vitamin C ? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere isn't much point of taking mega doses of Vitamin C and you might be harming yourself. A lot of the new info out says that more than 2,000mgs of Vitamin C could be harmful. I take 1,000mgs of C a day in divided doses because I have a connective tissue disorder, and I'm prone to ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - How Can I Prevent HPV Contamination? - by The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) causes genital warts. Unfortunately, HPV contamination is very common. In fact, HPV infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease these days. More than a million Americans are diagnosed with HPV infection every year.
HPV is a microscopic virus ...
Views: 2074 - A Fast Acne Treatment with Chemical Peels - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Stephen OnlyacneThere is no denying that chemical peels are one of the most popular fast acne treatments today. These chemical peels are composed of acids like glycolic, salicylic and lactic, all of which are very effective ingredients in acne or acne vulgaris treatments. What these chemical peels do is ...
Views: 2073 - Urinary Tract Infection and Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisUrinary Tract Infection Bladder Infection Urinary tract or bladder infections (UTI) develop in the lower urinary tract area which includes the urinary bladder itself. Bladder infections are often caused by bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, and sometimes by a virus. Most common are the ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - Is an addict ever cured? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Judy HerzanekIS AN ADDICT EVER CURED? ~ by Joe Herzanek In today’s world in which more and more information is readily available, there seems to be more and more confusion regarding the topic of an “Addiction Cure.” Is there a cure for addiction? Some people would argue quite convincingly that there ...
Views: 2070(2 votes) - Kidney Stones Alternative Treatments- Which One Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Joe BartonIf you have been around natural health and alternative treatments long enough, you begin to realize which ones are a hoax and which ones are legitimate. In fact, my whole business is about selling legitimate and researched alternative treatments but it is a job to sift through some of the ...
Views: 2070 - Improve your Life by Becoming a Freelance Dental Hygienist - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2017 from Emma LawsonWhen it comes to millennials, you may need to change your approach. They grew up in a high-tech world. They quickly adapt to changes in the economy and culture. They seek flexibility and a good work–life balance. They’re the millennial generation, and according to Pew Research, they’re ...
Views: 2067 - The Advanced Techniques of Having Great Sex Life - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Jesse WalkerPeople are always in the want of a partner who can give them ultimate satisfaction and at the same time can bring out good results for the couple. There are many people who are prone to having sex at a regular basis and are used to getting some kind of a pleasure that is not expected of a normal ...
Views: 2067 - Tuberculosis, Pneumonia and HIV Linked - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardScientists say that the initial clinical trials for a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine are now scheduled for completion in South Africa by early next year. Dr. Hassan Mohomed said the results will help scientists understand the world epidemic and develop key strategies that will reduce and ...
Views: 2066 - Human Skin Parasites That Make Life Hell - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Richard KuhnsHuman skin Parasites can appear seemingly out of no where. One minute you're feeling fine and the next minute you're itching incessantly. Within minutes the itching is accompanied by a biting sensation. The itching and biting is over your entire body with some areas more intense than others. ...
Views: 2064 - Natural Hormones Balance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantI rarely see a patient with low testosterone levels who does not also have a serious imbalance in some or all of the other major hormones regulating metabolism, body chemistry, and disease progression. Here are 6 of the key hormones your doctor should test for … and the importance of ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - How much fiber should you eat each day? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jonathan ZideFiber has become a hot topic in recent years. With the changing of the American diet (as well as many other countries in the world) many people consume less fiber then their ancestors did. Our busy, hectic lifestyle has changed the way we eat. For many people, processed "convenience" foods ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - Smoking and Lung Cancer- Historical Facts About Proving the Cause of Bronchogenic Carcinoma - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleySmoking and lung cancer are linked. The facts about what causes cancer in the lungs are no longer mysterious as they are well established in the scientific literature. It is now known that cigarette smoking is what causes lung cancer in 85-90% of all cases. The carcinogenic effects of smoking ...
Views: 2057 - A Quick Look At Bipolar disorder - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWhat is bipolar disorder? We all have occasional highs and lows in our moods. But people with bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe. They can go from feeling very sad, despairing, helpless, worthless, and hopeless (depression) to feeling as if they are on top of the world, ...
Views: 2056 - Bed Bug Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLatest warning about bed bug symptoms and the effects of bites.Bed Bugs are small insects that can be extremely difficult to spot but can ruin a perfectly good nights sleep with their feeding habits and bites that cause itching. Worse still, these bloodthirsty little creatures multiply fast ...
Views: 2056 - Gout, What Do You Know About It? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Angie CarterThe Egyptians were the first to identify gout over 4,000 years ago, and the Greek physician Hippocrates, “the father of medicine,” wrote bout it. Hippocrates even noted the connection between the intense and temporary joint pain of gout and the consumption of alcohol and rich foods. ...
Views: 2053 - Natural Kidney Stones Treatment- How Phosphoric Acid Could Eliminate Kidney Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Joe BartonDiscomfort! Pain! Torture! Imagine a world where kidney stone surgery does not exist! Imagine being able to eliminate the almost one-half million hospital visits for kidney stones each year. Imagine saving thousands of dollars and not having to worry about kidney stone surgery ever again. ...
Views: 2053 - Always Tired? Burnout & Adrenal Fatigue Solutions - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIt seems many people in the western world are tired & stressed out. Are You Burnt Out? I’m going to ask you a few questions and I want you to answer honestly: Do you struggle to get up in the mornings? Still feeling tired even though you have been sleeping all night? Do you often ...
Views: 2052(1 vote) - Protocel Is An Innovative Antioxidant Supplement To Battle Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from carlie stockIf you or a loved one has been given the tragic diagnosis of cancer, it is important for you to take the time and calm down a little bit, and think. A diagnosis of cancer does not mean the end, because there is now a product available that is completely natural, and can help you battle your ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Do You Know if Your Child Suffers from Iron Deficiency Anemia? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungWhat is Iron Deficiency Anemia? Anemia is a condition in which a person lacks the normal number of red blood cells. Anemia can be caused when there is insufficient number hemoglobin, located inside red blood cells, to transport enough oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. The most ...
Views: 2048 - Specific Conditions That Can Be Treated with Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy services incorporate widely accepted treatment procedures to lessen body pain and enhance muscle strength/stability. There are many specific conditions that can be treated with physical therapy. Non-surgical programs such as massage, therapeutic exercises, electrical ...
Views: 2048 - Toxin Awareness - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Don FarrowDo you know what’s in your baby’s lotion or your baby’s shampoo? Just what makes that soap smell so nice? Does that hand gel really kill germs as it rapidly soaks into your skin? What makes that toothpaste a paste? Each morning I take a hot shower, shampoo, and shave. I may stop at the gas ...
Views: 2046 - 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: 2044(2 votes) - How to Spot Melanoma and Tick Disease - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauMelanoma sometimes starts with a simple alteration of the skin tissues. Tick bites that cause tick diseases are usually painless. The moment this animal bites you, the symptoms may appear abruptly. To discover more about the detection and prevention of these conditions here are some guidelines ...
Views: 2042 - Bone Cancer: Deadly and Dangerous - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Lipika DeviCancer is a very dangerous disease. There are various types of cancers and bone cancer is one of the much known cancer diseases. In lot of various circumstances, cancer in bones can be discovered. When cancer in bone is discovered, at first it needs to find out if this cancer has spread from ...
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