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- 7 Habits of an Addict about to Relapse - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisMany addicts in recovery that are nearing a relapse episode exhibit predictable and identifiable habits and behaviors before the actual relapse occurs. Recognition of these habits is critical in order for people in recovery and their loved ones to take decisive and immediate action to prevent ...
Views: 1786 - Help From a Departed Husband - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Sue FrederickHe’s a thin man; a cowboy in tight jeans, standing in front of me with his hands in his pockets. We’re having a conversation when I realize that he’s dying; he has advanced cancer and is pretending not to know it. “You need to go into the hospital,” I explain. “Well, I don’t really want to do ...
Views: 1785 - How Individuals Play a Significant Role in Our Health Program - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Marc LernerThe US spends the most on health care, but ranks 49th in life expectancy. The problem is not smoking, accidents, etc. The problem is the health care system, according to researchers at Columbia University. "Smoking, obesity, etc. are major risk factors in all countries for an individual's ...
Views: 1785(1 vote) - Sinusitis vertigo and dizziness, a complication of sinus infection - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSinusitis vertigo and dizziness are complications of a sinus infection. Caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungus, sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are four hollow cavities in the human skull and are important parts of the immune system as they provide defense against ...
Views: 1785 - How To Get Rid Of Yeast Infections For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women cringe at the mere mention of yeast infection. They know that this nasty problem down there can bring annoying symptoms, such as itchiness, burning sensation and even pain while peeing and having sex. Vaginal yeast infection is very common, affecting over 75% of women at least once ...
Views: 1784 - What Causes Thyroid Problems? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Bette Dowdell50% of the U.S. population has thyroid problems, most of which go undiagnosed. I don’t have worldwide statistics, but I can’t imagine they differ by much, if at all. And the numbers keep heading up! Yikes! And the thyroid never suffers alone. When one endocrine gland, such as the thyroid, ...
Views: 1783 - 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. ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Everything You've Been Told About Exercise Might be Wrong - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Ryan Lee Ok, you've probably heard by now exercise is good for you. I'm not going to spend time going over all of the benefits-- I want to cut to the chase. (Update! Dr. Mercola recently mentioned exercise can slash your risk of cancer.) So if exercise is so good for you, why isn't everyone ...
Views: 1781 - Delayed Gratification! How Can We Possibly Wait? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Jan MiesseDelayed Gratification! Why would I want to wait on something when I can have it now? This attribute is the ability to focus on the long term consequence of your decisions today and having that translate into the appropriate action. This process is foundational to really successful people - ...
Views: 1780 - srcmabled eggs: what's in your egg carton? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Tanya HartCage Free, Omega-3, Barn Raised, Free Range, Grain Fed, Heart Healthy, All Natural, Farm Fresh, Vegetarian Fed, Enriched with Vitamin E, Lower in Saturated Fat, Naturally Preferred, Raised on a Farm-Not a Factory, No Drugs or Hormones, Nature’s Farm, Farmer’s Hen House, Family Farm … exhausted ...
Views: 1779 - Why Children Have Food Allergies? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergWhen I was a youngster, I never met someone who was autistic. The rate of autism then was 1 in 10,000 children. Today, 1 in 50 children is autistic! Also, when I was a child, I think I only knew one person with Asthma. Today, if you’re at a soccer game and a child has a breathing attack, you’ll ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - To Keep A Health Heart, Women Need To Speak Up, And Express Their Needs - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Nora Femenia,Recent research has shown that our bodies are intertwined with all our emotional states. We are emotional bodies: Our hearts, lungs, stomach and all our internal organs respond to the stress level we experience. Our bodies are faster than the mind to recognize emotional threats in a way that we ...
Views: 1775 - Drug Tolerance: The 7 Clinical Types - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from James DavisThere are 7 types of tolerance to chemical substances, all of which have at least some impact on the processes of drug abuse and addiction. Tolerance invariably leads many addiction-prone people to use more and more of a substance in order to achieve the same results, but there's more to it ...
Views: 1774 - CNA Practice test- Best Way to Evaluate your Learning - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from cna schoolsOnce you complete your CNA training you become eligible to appear for CNA examination. During the training program students requires lots of hard work, study and practice. In order to make their hard work fruitful they want to be ensured to pass the examination and receive certification. The ...
Views: 1773 - Ten Tips to Get Healthy and Fit - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jack SingerDo you desire a healthy life, but feel like the road to that lifestyle is an impossible one? The truth is that a life of vitality and energy is within your reach. If you’re willing to take a few simple steps toward your dreams, they can become reality. And this can happen quicker than you ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Infection Control And Complementary Therapies - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Maureen Spencer, RN, M .Ed.Introduction Complementary therapies are now popular in mainstream America. Some involve direct contact, such as acupuncture, others may transmit organisms by indirect contact when touching a client. Droplet and airborne transmission may occur during transformational breathwork and other ...
Views: 1770 - Lose Weight, Feel Great, Have Better Sex – BHRT - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI have some very exciting news for all people in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. As many of you are aware, getting into shape does not simply come down to exercise and a healthy diet, there are other factors to consider. Our hormones play a huge part in our internal physiology, and if out of ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Suzis Review on Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom: - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom is a popular eBook that shows some effective natural cures for bacterial vaginosis. This guide is developed by Elena Peterson, who was once a sufferer of this syndrome. She is a medical researcher by profession and spent more than five years to study and analyze ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Natural and Safe Cleaners You Can Make! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayNatural cleaners and green cleaners are perfect for you, your family, your pets, and your home. If the Bubonic Plague returns, then get out those chemicals, but in the meanwhile, you must give nature a chance. Natural cleaners have no carcinogenics, allergens or immune system suppressants. If ...
Views: 1769 - The Facts on Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Cherokee BillieMuscular pain, tingling, burning, and numbness are common symptoms of a repetitive strain injury. However, these symptoms are also common in a condition called Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia basically means pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. It affects mostly women and up to 4% of the ...
Views: 1769(2 votes) - 4 New Weight Loss Terms & What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI have spotted some new IMPORTANT stuff I wanted to share today. I'm trying to remove the confusion which seems to surround the whole area of exercise and nutrition. This has meant that I have spent a lot more time reading – researching books, scientific journals and the internet. Every ...
Views: 1768 - What Alcoholism Is All About - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauDrinking alcohol is a part of the lives of many people. You drink when you have a bottle of wine during your meals, during special occasions, when you go out with your friends and a lot more. It is then difficult to identify if a person is having troubles with controlling how much alcohol he ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - The 5 easy ways to have great skin - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Marti AngelDid you know that our largest organ in our body is our skin? That is why it is important to have a great daily regimen that includes nourishment from the inside out. There are 5 easy ways to have great skin. Our skin forms a complete external covering of the body and is visible to other ...
Views: 1767 - The reality of Christian Rehab - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Luis PerdomoThe reality of Christian Rehab The very idea that someone would want to chose rehab is important to their future and shows that they are ready to admit that there is a problem and possibly be committed to making that change to their lives for the better. Christians are not exempt from drug ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Head Injury Symptoms and Facts Victim's Families Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardHead injury symptoms result from a wide range of traumatic physical conditions that affect the skull, brain, scalp and associated tissues and blood vessels. Some of these conditions are relatively mild and pose little or no threat to long-term health and well being, while others pose grave ...
Views: 1766 - Oregano Oil Magic - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Pixie ForestOregano oil is, in my opinion, one of the very best anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti parasitical NATURAL substances known to humans. Oregano is a perennial herb and is well loaded with free radical killing antioxidants. A growing body of evidence has proven that oregano oil offers so many ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - How Do Doctors Make an Alzheimer Diagnosis? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanWhen making an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, doctors would usually refer to the symptoms manifested and base it from there. The only procedure that might pinpoint the cause of Alzheimer’s disease would be a CT scan, and it would only show if the patient has suffered from any brain injury or trauma. If ...
Views: 1765 - What are Fallen Arches? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Steve RobertsFallen arches are also known as flat feet (pes planus), which is a condition in which the foot does not have the normal arch found in the inner portion of the foot. Normally, tight bands of tendons are attached at the heel and foot bone. They pull together along with tendons of the leg to form ...
Views: 1764 - The Health Benefits of Onions and Garlic! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeThe health Benefits of Eating Onions and Garlic! Onions and Garlic. The Greeley, Colo.-based National Onion Association counts off a number of attributes on its Web site, www.onions-usa.org: low calories; low in sodium; fat-free; cholesterol-free; high in vitamin C; high in ...
Views: 1763 - This Is Your Endocrine System: Pancreas - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Bette DowdellThe pancreas is below our stomach, front and center, near the bottom of the rib cage. It may be the busiest twelve inches going. First off, just to make things more complicated (and who in the world thought that was necessary?), the pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ. The ...
Views: 1763(2 votes) - Uveitis Causes ^ Prevention - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2015 from Prof. George GrantUveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea). Uveitis (u-vee-I-tis) warning signs often come on suddenly and get worse quickly. They include eye redness, pain and blurred vision. The condition can affect one or both eyes. It primarily ...
Views: 1763 - 3 Cystic Acne Cure Methods - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Jojo MichelleThere is one thing most people have in common and that is the fact that, at some point in their lives, they either have, had or will have trouble with acne. Many people think that acne is something that is generally found on your face but in fact it can be troublesome on your back area as ...
Views: 1762 - 14 Tips on Eating Your Way to Wellness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp1. Break your fast(breakfast)- increase metabolism; non-acid producing, low-sugar/glycemic fruits and green/fruit juices; or light, alkalizing foods only. 2. Grazing-eating 5-6 smaller meals per day vs. 3 large meals (a portion is the size of your fist, not what you can get on your ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Here is All You Need To Select An Engineering Dissertation Topic - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rose TylerIf you are tired and exhausted chasing good engineering dissertation topics then this is the place where you have to stop your marathon, because we have got all the information you need for your engineering dissertation topics. In the following article we will thoroughly discuss about ...
Views: 1759 - Pros and Cons of Long Term Care Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzIn recent years long term care (LTC) insurance has gained in popularity, mainly because it is so new and takes time for people to comprehend. Crated in the 1980s as a way to prepare oneself for retirement, long term care insurance policies are now held by nearly eight million group or ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Quit Smoking Tips - The best of today's mainstream programs for quitting smoking and tobacco cessation - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Patrick ReynoldsMOST IMPORTANT, know this — YOU CAN DO IT. If you have tried to quit smoking and failed before, take comfort in the fact that most smokers fail several times before quitting successfully. Your past failures are not a lesson that you are unable to quit. Instead, view them as part of the ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - How to become a Medical Biller and Coder? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nancy HigginsMedical coders and billers have the important job of keeping the business of healthcare running. These professionals form part of the team in a healthcare facility that is responsible for making sure that doctors are paid for the services they provide. Although often referred to as one ...
Views: 1757 - Truck Driver DOT Exam - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from John LaurusonisCommercial drivers are required by 49CFR391.43 to have on their person at all times a valid medical certificate which is obtained by a standardized physical examination. This means when the D.O.T. the officer asks to see your license, he will want to see your medical certificate. If no ...
Views: 1757 - ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES FACTS ABOUT HOME CONTROL - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisASTHMA AND ALLERGIES: FACTS ABOUT HOME CONTROL WHAT’S IN THE AIR? Your home is a very busy place. People are always working, playing, cooking, washing, cleaning and moving things around. All that activity is perfectly normal, but it can release small particles and ...
Views: 1752 - Why People Don't heal - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Joan JacobsGiven the vast amount of therapeutic methods known all over the world and the vast amounts of money invested in medical research, I find it puzzling that disease prevalence stats demonstrate a continuous rise in the prevalence of chronic and life threatening disease. With all the existing ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Things to Consider Before Buying CBD oil - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2021 from lean jackThere are a few things you need to consider before choosing the best CBD oil. 1) Comparative Concentrations: CBD oil, which is sold as oil in CBD capsules or water soluble tincture, varies in concentrations. The majority of CBD oil manufacturers sell 250mg, 500mg and 1,000mg dosages of their ...
Views: 1750 - What Are the Symptoms of Down Syndrome and Asperger Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauDown syndrome occurs in a person when an extra replicate of the 21st chromosomes exist. This type of Down syndrome is termed Trisomy 21. The extra 21st chromosome causes problems with the development of the body and the brain. This condition is the most usual cause of congenital birth defects. ...
Views: 1750 - Healthy Dos and Don'ts: Common Sense Can Prevent and Reverse Almost Any Health Condition - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 1749 - IBS: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Intestinal Bull Shit?” - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Dave HompesI’d like to make a fairly controversial comment at the outset, which is: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome doesn’t really exist!” In fact, I prefer to call IBS “Intestinal Bull Shit” Let me explain what I mean: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a ‘catchall’ term that is used to describe a ...
Views: 1749 - Dentistry and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneSnoring is usually not something we are very concerned about, unless our sleep mate is causing a disruption to your sleep. But, did you know that frequent, loud snoring may be a sign of something more serious than keeping your partner up during the night. This could be a sign of sleep apnea ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - A 360 Degree View of Cancer… Through the Eyes of a Patient, Caregiver, Therapist, Teacher All Wrapped Up in One - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Ann FryThis thing called cancer. It’s really a very tricky thing and different for every person. Every individual’s experience must be honored for the uniqueness that it is AND no one can be compared to anyone else. Yes, there is degree, stage, extent and other discriminating distinctions. But, ...
Views: 1746 - Videogames Can Be Good: Fight Childhood Diabetes and Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Dr. Eitan SchwarzAccording to a study recently reported from Baylor University, children who played 6 hours of videogames that aimed at health-promoting dietary choices ended up 2 months later eating more fruit and vegetables. While many research findings often give bad news about the unrestricted use of ...
Views: 1746 - How to Lower Blood Pressure While Pregnant - 6 Helpful Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonGestational hypertension or high blood pressure in pregnancy can be perilous for both the mother and the unborn child. It can reduce the flow of the blood to the placenta, decrease birth weight, and cause premature delivery. However, the dangers are negligible for as long as women are ...
Views: 1745 - Death by Doctor - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Bette DowdellI ran into an acquaintance at a conference the other day. We got to talking about vitamins. (Somehow I always end up talking about vitamins; I could bore a stone.) Doctors recently installed her second pacemaker. She said her ejection fraction–the force with which her heart pumps blood–was ...
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