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- Krokodil | flesh-eating drug - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from joe bitA new drug is already terrorizing Russia and some European countries with it's devastating effects. This drug has the capability of killing a person in just 1 year, many users present devastating effects by just the first 2 months of use. Imagine the most messed up junkie you've ever ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Life after Surviving Cancer: How to take care of yourself - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from youngrin peterOnce declared cancer free, you may still not feel that respite as you know that there is always a possibility of cancer coming back. But, you have to chuck out your fear and start planning your health reviving strategies with a lot of care and some help from your doctor. After all, it’s going to ...
Views: 809(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: 1461(2 votes) - Live Healthy in an Unhealthy World - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantStaying healthy in an increasingly unhealthy world is becoming a full time job The International Academy of Wellness is dedicated to recognizing, respecting and understanding today’s health challenges. Our mandate is prevention with a stated goal of getting straight to the cause and avoiding ...
Views: 2342(2 votes) - Liver and Gallbladder Flush= - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Annie OLLIVIERFor several months, I had felt a pain (a kind of sharp penetrating pain that would get worse when I would bend forward) on my right side under the ribs, where the liver is located. I kind of guessed that some stones had again accumulated in my liver and my gallbladder since I had done this first ...
Views: 2703(2 votes) - Lung Cancer Survival Rates by Variables and Factors - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Blaise FarleyLung cancer is one of the deadliest diseases that is caused by the growth and spread of cancer cells all throughout the lungs. If it is not caught early, it can spread all over your body becoming more aggressive as it grows. The lung cancer survival rates indicate the percentage of the ...
Views: 436(1 vote) - Magnetism and Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWhat Is Magnetism? Magnetism is a force of attraction (or repulsion) that acts at a distance. Any time a charged particle moves, it creates a magnetic field around its path of travel. The term magnetism refers to the phenomenon associated with a magnetic field, and the magnetic force that it ...
Views: 5094(1 vote) - Major Medical Insurance Coverage - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Mbeh LawrenceMajor medical insurance coverage includes almost all types of medical care that somebody may need. You may select just one coverage for yourself, or you can go ahead to select the two-person or limited family coverage for yourself and your spouse or the one dependent child. To cover your entire ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Med Scope Lets You Stay In The Comfort Of Your Home, Regardless Of Health - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from carlie stockAs people age, it becomes so much more important that you have the help that you need, when you need it. For seniors, it is even more vital to have help readily available. Living at home is also extremely helpful to ensure your health and well being, because there truly is no place like home. To ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Medical Research: Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by Tissue Hypoxia - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovNew medical findings suggest that expression of the cystic fibrosis CFTR mutation gene is modulated, in a dose-dependent manner, by oxygen content in body cells. Reduced oxygen levels cause abnormalities in mucus composition leading to production of abnormally viscous and sticky mucus in various ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Medical Timeline of Coronary Artery Disease Management -Choose Best Cardiology Hospital in India - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Gaurav GautamCoronary Artery Disease, or CAD is a new age disease that was not as rampant globally earlier as it is now. The disease has evolved with humankind’s unending pursuit of knowledge and wealth. This simple timeline of CAD management stretching over 50 years will help you understand how cardiac ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Melanoma: The Warning Signs - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from mai brooksMelanoma, the deadly skin cancer, is on the rise. In the United States in 2008, there were estimated 62,480 new cases. In the same year, 8,420 people were predicted to die from this cancer. Melanoma is the #6 most common malignancy in men and #7 most common in women. The ethnicity of ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Microwave Dangers and Cell Phone Health Risks - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Sonny JuliusTwo of the most common products that many Americans use today should trigger medical concerns about them because they are both considered hazardous to your health. They are the microwave oven and the cell phone. Dr. Percy Spencer, a self- taught engineer with the Raytheon Corporation ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Mobile Devices Facilitate Health Care Automation Systems - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Thomas SmithThe mobile revolution has swamped the heath care industry. The entry of mobile gadgets in the health field has generated considerable success. Numerous medical administrators revealed that more doctors and medical practitioners now prefer to use their mobile phones to access patient information ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - My Holistic Medical Experiences With Sugar: Migraines, Blood Sugar, and Intestinal Yeast Infections - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 3869(1 vote) - Natural Soap...Or is it? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayIt says ‘natural’ soap, but is it really? I owned a natural soap making business, made the soap right on the store’s premises. Often customers would come in and ask if the soap was natural like the Body Shop and Lush. We knew that the Body Shop and Lush soap was not natural, so I looked at ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Natures Answers - Sunflower Oil - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Eric SmithThe Sunflower is Botanically classified as (Helianthus Annuus) Sunflower oil is high in essential fatty acids. It helps to moisturise and condition the skin. Sunflower oil can be used as the primary oil within lotion, salt scrub, bath oil and massage oil formulations. It is also very useful ...
Views: 2416(1 vote) - NLP, Your Car, And Blood - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Anna AparicioOk so go with me on this… if your car is your brain, and petrol and water are the fuel that make your car run smoothly, then the fuel that makes your brain run smoothly are the foods you eat, the drinks you drink, and the thoughts you allow yourself you have. I’ve written before about the ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Nutrition for Good Health - The Teen Scene - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from prashant kumarOftentimes one hears a teen saying, “I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs”. The list of their complaints is never-ending. This is the age when one is most confused, either because of peer ...
Views: 832(2 votes) - Our Health Care Crisis - and a Solution - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2005 from Tim LarsonWe are presently facing a health care crisis that is getting more dire every day. Health care costs are increasing so rapidly that many companies who offered free health insurance to their employees are now passing a lot of the high cost on to their employees. Other employers are dropping their ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Phone Safety Facts - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Manoj KumarPhone Safety Facts Last few years has seen some raging controversy on usage of cell phones. Over 80% of the world citizens are in a possession of cell phones. This year (2010) the number cell number in the world will exceed 5 billion and the number will keeps growing with broad band joining ...
Views: 610(1 vote) - Pittsburgh Personal Trainer Discusses Fat Loss Cardio Techniques - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Scott HaywardWhile there are many different schools of thought on what Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of Cardio is the ultimate best for fat burning, Pittsburgh Personal Trainer Scott Hayward has broken down each type of intensity for cardio and has outlined both some benefits and risks that are ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Plant Stem Cells – Natural Healing - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Gabs LagunaEver heard of Plant Stem Cells for body detoxification? Maybe you haven't, but you certainly have heard about the trends of body detoxification and the health benefits associated with them. The only problem is that most products that offer detoxification have unnatural ingredients in them that ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Prevention Of Neck Pain While Sitting In Office - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from everything healthNeck pain is something that we have all experienced sitting in front of our computers for a long period of time. You focus on your work, sit in front of the computer for hours, and you are beating the deadline – but, at what cost? After spending continuous days of working, you could notice that ...
Views: 555(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) - Quickly Lower Blood Pressure - Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonMaintaining a healthy level of blood pressure is ideal, however for many of us this is a difficult task. The key to quickly lowering your blood pressure is catching it in the early stages of elevation. If you allow your blood pressure to remain elevated for a long period of time you are only ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Recognizing Toxic Shock Syndrome and Blood Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanYou might have heard of the diseases toxic shock syndrome and blood cancer but you are not fully aware of what these are. These are life-threatening disorders especially when not treated immediately. Here are some important information that you should know about these disorders. Toxic shock ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Resveratol a new Antiaging & antiinflammatory Natural Substance - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Prof. George GrantThe plant extract resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, appears to suppress inflammation and may fight aging in humans, according to a new study. Common food sources of resveratrol include grapes, wine, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries. Study author Husam Ghanim, PhD, of the ...
Views: 2408(3 votes) - 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: 1796(2 votes) - Say Goodbye to Sleeping Disorders - Learn How to Fall Asleep Quickly? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonMost of the people are unaware of the fact that sleeping positions can affect your sleep. While sleeping in a certain position might lead to certain back problems, many others will enhance your sleeping habits. Below are some of the considerations for your sleeping postures - • If you are a ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - SCOPE OF HOMEOPATHY IN KIDNEY FAILURE - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Dr.Rangadhar SatapathyThe Kidney Failure Chronic kidney Failure or chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD) the different name in one disorder, the kidney failure is a fatal disease where the body’s waste products which should be expelled out from our body in the form of urine through our both ...
Views: 3463(1 vote) - Self Care: Natural Treatments that can Save you Money and a Trip to the Doctor - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Lizzie WeakleyTaking prescription medications routinely depletes your immune system and doesn’t allow your body to heal itself in a natural way. Prevention of illness keeps your body strong. Some simple, natural supplements keep your body strong, and in many cases help you avoid becoming ill in the first ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Shocking Health Statistics - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Manoj KumarShocking Health Statistics One in six women would rather be blind than fat While many of us would pay good money for the perfect body, research by Arizona State University found that a lot of women would give up a great deal more if it meant being slim – including their eyesight. According ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Signs of a Stroke - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Ellen WoodFirst, cut this out and put it on your refrigerator with some magnets: SIGNS OF A STROKE – SAVE A LIFE! Tell the person: S “Smile.” T “Talk to me. Say, ‘Mary had a little lamb.’” R “Raise both arms.” O “Open your mouth and stick out your tongue.” Then you: K Kall 911 if ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Sinus Toothache - 5 Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsA sinus toothache may be due to an infection in the sinuses caused by pressure and pain on the teeth's roots. Sinus toothaches may be hard to diagnose and to treat. However, there are various ways that you can do to treat sinus toothache in a natural way. As much as possible, try some available ...
Views: 4070(1 vote) - Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain: How and Why the Nexus Is So Strong - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Marc MacDonaldAt first, when you hear about the close link between sleep apnea and weight gain, you are taken by surprise. After all, one is a serious sleep disorder and the other a matter of the state of your health. How can they ever be related? Yet, the most important aspect of the link-up is that while ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Sleep Apnea: The Not-Necessarily Silent Killer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Robert ClarkSleep apnea and related breathing problems during sleep are by far the most common and dangerous sleep disorders assessed at nearly all sleep centers. Everything that physicians used to think about sleep apnea was incorrect. We once thought that sleep-related breathing disorders were ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - Small Itchy Bumps on Skin Explained - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are pregnant there are just some changes in your body tat are natural to occur. These changes may sometimes cause you discomfort and inconvenience while others do not. What are the discomforts that a pregnant woman feels? One of these inconveniences is having small itchy bumps on skin. ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - Snoring and Sleep Apnoea are symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Helena EderveenSnoring and Sleep Apnoea are symptoms and are warning signs from your body that a number of things have gone wrong in your biochemistry. When I remarried 23 years ago, how little did I know that my husband would present me with the gift of exploring what is REALLY happening in the body when ...
Views: 3788(1 vote) - Snoring Remedy: Best and Practical Tips for a Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dana MortensonLet’s admit it, you are not the only one looking for a snoring remedy. After all, your spouse could suffer more than you do with your snoring. Snoring could result to poor sleep, daytime fatigue and irritability. Soliciting your partner’s help in dealing with this problem could greatly help ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Some Practical Tips About Finding Doctors - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Delete NameSome Practical Tips About Finding Doctors When we discover that we need the assistance of a physician, it becomes a critical point to us to find the right doctor. It may be something that we usually don’t think much about, but when the need arises, the priority swiftly makes it way to the top ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - Spring Cleanse an Area of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Carrie SabaSpring is the perfect time of the year to clean out, whether it is cleaning out the clutter in your home with spring cleaning or cleaning out the toxins in your body with a spring cleanse. Spring is a time of growth and renewal as we transition from the darker days of winter to the brighter days ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Start with the Heart: Checking in with Your Heart Daily - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery day we experience a magical twilight between our dreams and waking state. During this brief period of time, our minds still remember that all things are possible. We can smoothly transition into our physical world without losing a sense of hope when we check in with our heart center first, ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - 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: 1839(4 votes) - Stick To It - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAn integral element to losing or maintaining your weight is to carry out your plan of exercise action on a regular basis. It takes you, your determination and the ability to follow through multiple times/week to create a pattern that is conducive to weight loss. Being able to craft a schedule ...
Views: 1092(4 votes) - Stress Can Make Life Miserable: 10 Things You Need to Know About Magnesium Nutrition That Will Help You Combat Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Boris LevitskyIn today's environment, economic stress and job stress is on everyone's mind. Although stress can come at you in many forms both physical and mental, our bodies respond similarly to both types by increasing the use of and need for magnesium to manage the stress. Here are 10 things you need to ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - Sugar: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampIn 2009, it was estimated that more than 50% of North Americans consumed nearly half a pound of sugar PER DAY! Sugar is in almost everything we consume – from pretzels to soda, yet consuming it has proven to be very detrimental to our health. Several years ago we all went on low fat diet: low ...
Views: 2141(1 vote) - Surprising health facts - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Manoj KumarSurprising health facts Facts you may not know about health and fitness: There is so much information around when it comes to health and fitness that it can be difficult to know all the facts. Here are few health related facts that may surprise you. Exercise won’t make you ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Take Care Of Stomach Please - by While Purchasing Mobile Phone or a House /flat we take so much care in analyzing the purchase but at the same time we do not take care of our stomach. Taking anything at anytime is the latest culture developed among youngsters now-a-days and this practice spread among middle age also. Due to ...
Views: 913(2 votes) - Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Denise McKinleyMost people feel they don’t need to worry about diabetes. A vast majority of people think you have to have a familial tendency toward diabetes or they are too young to worry about diabetes. If you or a loved one thinks this way then you definitely need to keep reading. Hopefully by reading this ...
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