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- Type 2 Diabetes Treatment without Medication - How to Manage Type 2 Diabetes with Diet - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Banks RobertAny doctor who you will ask about type 2 diabetes treatments will assure you of one thing: proper diet and exercise are necessary components that any diabetic patient should commit himself or herself to. For one, you need to make sure that your blood sugar is always stable by checking it at ...
Views: 1755 - The Positive Effects Of Meditation & Brain Entrainment On Your Body's Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from francesco costabileMeditation has been scientifically proven to aid in the release of healthy chemicals into the blood stream. These are listed below, along with descriptions of their effects on the body/mind. The propagation of these chemicals can be achieved with the addition of brain entrainment, which assists ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Have you ever heard of Essiac tea? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThere is an alarming rise in breast cancer in the United States and cancer in general. With all the medication available to the consumer for so many different health issues you would think that by now we have developed a cancer cure. Well actually in most other countries some have been ...
Views: 1751(3 votes) - 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: 1751 - The Importance Of Essential Oils - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Tim PeakEssential Oils: A Common-Sense Approach to Health Living Dana Young has been involved in every step of the cultivation and manufacturing of essential oils, from seed selection through distillation and most of the steps in between. Dana has also traveled the world studying with scientists, ...
Views: 1751 - Hyaluronic Acid: Reducing Friction in Joints - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungAging is a normal and inevitable process of the human body. One of the first and most common symptoms of aging is the joint pain and irritation, which can occur during the ages of thirty and forty years old. The human body naturally carries hyaluronic acid in the skin, cartilage, blood ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - It's Okay to Get Better: 5 Healthy Ways to Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from M Nasir AzizEvery day you're a new person, you're better. And that's a good thing. Keep that going with these 5 healthy ways to improve your life. Have you ever felt like you were stuck in life? Maybe you feel confused or think you should be at a different place in your life. You might even feel as ...
Views: 1749 - The Hazards Of Water Damage To Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Christine AronMost of us feel very comfortable with our homes and we tend to look at them as a safe haven from the world around us. The unfortunate thing is, there are issues that can occur which will make our home uncomfortable and at times, even unsafe. Among the many problems that could take place is an ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - 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: 1748 - All Cranked Up - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Cate CavanaghOne blissful, unforgettable moment- the birth of a baby! We imagine all mothers praying for a healthy, normal, physically perfect baby. Most of us cannot imagine any mother not doing everything possible to ensure her baby is as healthy as possible. This is a real world where problems and ...
Views: 1748 - Reyes syndrome - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisReyes syndrome Being stricken with Reye's syndrome is basically like being struck by lightning. It does not happen very often, but when it does, the consequences can be disastrous. For example, you would not send your child or teenager out to play on the beach with an aluminum baseball bat ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - C.O.B.R.A. Medical Insurance vs Individual and/or Family Health coverage - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Alston BalkcomEven though C.O.B.R.A. coverage is often a good choice for a lot of families, former employees often accept their COBRA option when they should not. When compared to private health care coverage, C.O.B.R.A. can be too expensive, it can conclude too early and it can put someone else in control ...
Views: 1747 - Doctor Says There Is Way Too Much Focus On The Fat Content Of Foods - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThere was an interesting article I read recently online titled: Saturated Fat Heart Disease ‘Myth’. It is great to see the truth about saturated fat finally making the news. If you have read some of my previous articles you might know that I am a big advocate of eating all types of natural ...
Views: 1746 - Herpes Transmission: What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Millie MasonHuman nature such that it is, especially with women, is that when being diagnosed with genital herpes our first concern is not so much for our own sexual health and what this diagnosis means to us personally, but how this will affect other people. Essentially, we know that because we have ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - What Every Family Should Know Before Entering the ER - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2008 from Susan FlowersEvery year, millions of people become ill and find themselves headed for a hospital. Many of us live in towns where there are no “Urgent Care” facilities and the lack of affordable health insurance for some precludes them from walking into a doctor’s office. Depending on the city you live in, ...
Views: 1746 - 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: 1745(1 vote) - 3 Best Ways to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Junji TakanoDid you know that Iron Deficiency Anemia affects about 20% of the world’s population? It is also the most common type of anemia caused by inadequate dietary intake or absorption of iron. But if you do suffer from iron deficiency anemia due to lack of iron in your body, don’t look again on those ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - Insulin therapy: learn how to avoid overeating and starving at the same time - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Jose TalaveraInsulin therapy is often an important part of diabetes treatment. It is the cornerstone of treatment for type 1 diabetes. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, insulin therapy is usually not indicated in Type 2 diabetes because typically these individuals already have too much insulin in their bloodstream. ...
Views: 1744 - Three Self-Improvements You can Achieve Using the Internet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWe have to be the luckiest people to have ever lived on this planet. Virtually, at our fingertips, we have access to all the wisdom the world has ever known. When I Googled “How much data is on the Internet?” The answer was 1,200 petabytes which is 1.2 million terabytes which is over a billion ...
Views: 1744 - Which Food You Need to Eat and Avoid- To Get Six-Pack Abs - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from M Nasir AzizAfter doing the hundreds of crunches, push-ups, running on a treadmill or other activities you performed in the gym and saw no clearness of six-pack abs on core muscle. At that time you need to focus on the diet plan which promises your six-packs abs to get rid of belly fat around your ...
Views: 1743 - How To Deal With Cat Dander Allergies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Michael KrauseThe majority of homes in our country have at least one pet. And it turns out that up to ten percent of the owner suffer from an allergy to pets. This means that there are thousands of people who live with a pet and are allergic to them. Most of these people will not give up their pet, they are ...
Views: 1742 - Shame and dishonor keep drug or alcohol addicts from seeking treatment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Julie MunroSocial stigmas present one of the biggest obstacles for people with a drug or alcohol addiction. Treatment or rehab is not an option, many addicts think, because they are afraid of the embarrassment or shame that comes with admitting they need help. They continue to hide their addictions, ...
Views: 1741 - Free up Personal Time through Medical Transcription - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from steve martinTime, is undoubtedly a key factor for any healthcare professional in the present demanding scenario. One of the easiest as well as the most effective action plan would be to team up for Medical Transcription services with a service provider that suits your exact needs. Outsourcing the ...
Views: 1740 - What Are the Causes to Osteoporosis? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Steve CaldwellOsteoporosis is the problem related to the bones. As the name of the disease suggests it means porous bones. The bones become porous and cause osteoporosis. Many old people are noted to be suffering with the osteoporosis. But, nowadays even the young people are noted to be suffering with the ...
Views: 1740(2 votes) - Are Soy Products Poisoning You? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranWhen people make a shift from eating more meat they often choose soy. The reason they choose soy is because they are told that they need protein and the only way to get protein is via meat products and soy. The truth about soy is that is has been in our processed food products since the 1960’s ...
Views: 1738 - Drowsy Driving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Catherine DarleyHave you heard the buzz about drowsy driving? Sleep experts are now estimating that drowsy driving accounts for over 100,000 accidents each year, and causes 1550 deaths! The number of fatigue-related accidents may actually be much higher than this estimate because is it so difficult to ...
Views: 1738 - Exercise Makes You Smarter - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganIt's true! Exercise can boost your intelligence with benefits from children through seniors and possibly even during pregnancy. For years, the medical community has stressed the importance of exercise for both children and adults. Most of us know that exercise impacts physical development in ...
Views: 1738 - Autism: The Legacy of Our War on Germs - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseIn my last article, I discussed the fact that vaccines are loaded with toxic heavy metals and other chemicals as well as the fact that they’re not studied for long-term side effects or safety and that they are not the public health miracle many people believe them to be. That is, they’re not ...
Views: 1737(5 votes) - Why Better Sleep Could Mean Better Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Anna RodriguezIn this time and age where we have to do a lot of things, sleep is one of the things that suffers. Some people sacrifice sleep to be more productive, but the result is the opposite. A number of independent studies show that employees are likely to perform effectively and profitably with ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - 5 Best Methods To Increase Semen and fight against infertility - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from svizec love5 Best Methods To Increase Semen and fight against infertility This article is talking about sexual health and should help individuals, which are fighting with lower semen level that is connected with infertility and their quality of life. There are thousands of ways in which a man can ...
Views: 1735 - 7 Organic Super Foods for Super Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestWhen you ask the experts, they will tell you that there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered 'weight loss/keeping it off super foods' because they fill your tummy without adding very many calories: fruits and vegetables. What's THE nutrient that gives organic fruits and ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Grow taller exercises to increase height - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Walter ConnorWhy grow taller exercises? Well... read my very little story. My friends invariably known as me "shorty" and I really didn't have a drawback with that till I got into my 1st serious relationship with this woman I liked very much. Being referred to as "shorty" whereas I was together with her ...
Views: 1734 - Review: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions: Self-Management of Heart Disease, Fatigue, Arthritis, Diabetes, Asthma, Pain, Emphysema, and Others - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthors: Kate Lorig RN. DrPH, David Sobel, MD ,Virginia González, MPH, Diana Laurent, MPH, Marian Minor, RPT.PhD, Contributor: Peg Harrison, MA, MSW, LCSW Publisher: James Bull ISBN: 13: 978-1-933503-01-1: 10: 1-933503-01-7 Over the past twenty years the Stanford Patient Education ...
Views: 1734 - Tempting Smile: 4 Ways to Get Gleaming White Teeth - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Anica OaksTooth whitening has become a huge market in the past decade. In fact, according to Dr. Oz, around 100 million Americans have tried some type of tooth whitening agent in an attempt to get that coveted bright smile. However, with so many options on the market and with such a wide range of costs, ...
Views: 1734 - Get a Better Sleep: 10 Most Common Sleep Myths - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeHow much sleep do humans really need? Is there a way to make up for lost sleep? Is snoring bad for you? We all have questions about that elusive mystery we call sleep. We’ll cover the most popular assumptions about sleep and what the research actually shows. #1. People need less sleep as they ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - Why Using I-AM, is a Game-Changer - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why Using, “I-AM”, is a Game-Changer!” Remember this? “I-Am-What-I-Am, and That’s All That I-Am, I’m Popeye-The Sailor Man. I’m Strong at The Finish, Cause I Eats Me Spinach. I’m Popeye-The-Sailor-Man.” [Repeat the Lyrics] “I-am-what-I-am, and that’s all that I-am. I’m ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - A Catalyst For Health Enhancement - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Sonia AlexandraStone Massage is a specialized therapy utilizing the heat retaining warm basalt and the cool sedimentary massage stones. Chakra balancing is incorporated using semi-precious stones and crystals along with aromatherapy. It is a physical practice with a vital spiritual root. This unique therapy ...
Views: 1731(3 votes) - Choosing the Right Juicer - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Andy WilliamsThere is no easier way to get your fruit and vegetable nutrition than by drinking fresh juice, but choosing the right juicer makes a huge difference in how much juice you get from your veggies and fruits and how much time it takes to get it. This article will tell you everything you need to know ...
Views: 1731 - The Endocrine System is King of the Hill - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Bette DowdellProblems of the endocrine system are everywhere, often unacknowledged and untreated by most doctors. People talk freely about the thyroid, and they should; it’s estimated 40% of us have thyroid problems. Adrenal fatigue is in style–and uglier than massive shoulder pads ever were–so we’re ...
Views: 1730 - Endometriosis Part VIII - The Pill - Definition, Effects, Symptoms and Risks - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Kyle NortonDuring the last stage of the menstrual cycle normally a layer of endometriosis lining in the inside of the uterus is expelled, known as menstruation blood but instead some of the endometriosis tissues growing somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. Endometriosis also reacts to hormonal ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - Manufacturing Sickness Through The Food Supply! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerHave you ever considered just how much our diets have changes over the last 50 to 100 years, or how much our health is connected to the types of food we consume. With the majority of us eating on the run and looking for a quick way to produce a meal for our families, we thought it would be ...
Views: 1728 - Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids as well as Digestion of food - all about fish oil - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from chanrida kimThe single thing you'll be able to count on a lot of people realizing omega-3 omega3 and digestive function is the fact using fish-oil products sometimes brings about bad burps plus propane. These problems disappear, even so, if your omega-3 fatty acids are totally free of a common ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Early Cancer Detection Through Handwriting Analysis - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Joel Engel“Handwriting is brain-writing.” Graphologists explain that the brain is the director of our physical as well as our mental activity. Just as our writing reflects our personality, so does it reflect certain aberrations in our physiology. It is widely accepted in medicine that with the ...
Views: 1727 - Death By Tattoo - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Estelle GoldsteinCan you die from a tattoo? You betcha. I never looked very closely at the literature since getting tattoos on your body is against Jewish law. I remember from Jewish Religious school when I was quite young, having it reamed into y poor little noggin along with a bunch of other stuff, that ...
Views: 1726 - Heavy Metal Overload: One Nasty Group You Can Do Without - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyHave you ever experienced depression, irritability, mood swings, tremors, autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, felt sluggish, or lost in a state of brain fog? Maybe you sought the opinion or help of a medical professional or health care practitioner in diagnosing or treating troublesome ...
Views: 1726 - This Is Your Endocrine System: Adrenals - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Bette DowdellWe have two adrenal glands, each perched atop a kidney. With your spine dividing your back in two, you can locate a kidney in the middle of each half, with the bottom of the kidney right around the bottom of your rib cage. A few inches above that sits an adrenal gland, topping the kidney like a ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Top Ten Tips for a Healthier You! - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Michael MastermanIf you want to improve your health and well-being so that you can live life to the full, follow our top ten tips to look and feel amazing! 1. Exercise regularly. Try fun activities such as dancing, cycling, swimming, walking or keep-fit classes with friends. Alternate activities so that you ...
Views: 1726 - Cortisol – It’s NOT a Nasty Little Hormone - by Submitted on May 19, 2004 from Andy SmithThere is a new television advertisement promoting a ‘revolutionary’ product that suppresses cortisol for weight loss. The ad refers to cortisol as a “nasty little hormone” that creates fat around the stomach and hips. By taking their ‘weight-loss pill', cortisol is suppressed and weight loss ...
Views: 1725 - Increase Your Cultural Awareness and Improve Your Patient Care - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Cher ZavalaAs people around the world become more mobile and advancing technology fosters stronger global connections, mastery of cultural awareness becomes even more important for nurses. All nurses will increasingly have to provide care for patients from different cultural backgrounds. Patients’ cultural ...
Views: 1725 - Muscles in the Human Body - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kunnawat SaengmeneeA human body is made up of various types of muscles and bones that help us to perform various kinds of activities. Though, bones form the foundation of our structure, they are equally important because we cannot imagine of making a single move without them. There are around 640 skeletal in a ...
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