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- Gloomy Days Make My Brain Sluggish - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Neal OwensWinter Storms and Overcast Days Affects Your Spirits According to New Study – SunBoxes Brighten Outlook For Winter SADness Gaithersburg, Maryland, December 14, 2009… If the dreary days and winter weather have you feeling unexplained fatigue, irritability and sadness, you aren't alone, ...
Views: 2435(3 votes) - Good Health Not Found in "Secrets" - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt never seems to end. One celeb after another endorseing the next best "secret" revealing the way to great health or a hot body or weight loss. And if it is not an endorsement, it's a book or video proclaiming a near magic transition from the way you are now to a whole new you virtually ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Good Loving for Healthy Living - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that love not only gives meaning to your life, it brings health benefits? Human touch, long recognized as a powerful technique, increases the production of endorphins, growth hormone, and DHEA, all of which lengthen your life span and lower the negative impact of stress. Studies ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Gum Disease Treatment - Is There Anything You Can Do at Home to Save Your Gums and Teeth? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from David SnapeFirst of all, before getting started, I do recommend that you team with your periodontist when it comes to tackling this problem. However, I will also state that periodontists, dentists and other professionals often do not tell you about the major things you can do at home to solve this ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - Hair Loss Issues Can Be Easily Cured With Drugs - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from sylvester cartererHair loss issue can be easily cured with drugs. No other treatment is found to be as efficient as oral drugs in the treatment of hair loss. The problem of hair loss mainly occurs due to the increased concentration of the dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Improper care of the hair is one of ...
Views: 872(2 votes) - Health Diet - Including Omega3 in Your Diet to Prevent Health Problems - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Candice McInnesThere are 3 major types of Omega 3. These fatty acids are very important in a bodies health and how it functions. As we can not produce these vital fats naturally we therefore have to find them in their natural state in a food source. So remember - if you do not eat foods containing these fatty ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Healthy Choices Shouldn’t Be Difficult - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonEvery time I hear the news it seems that one thing or another has been found to be either good or bad for us. One week the “experts” are telling us to cut back on or eliminate a particular food or drink as it can cause disease or health conditions (at least it did in lab animals), and the next ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Help for Multiple Sclerosis - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Robert SopiasThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society notes that about 400,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and worldwide, the disease affects about 2.5 million people. The majority of people experience the disease as a series of attacks where they'll have some ...
Views: 4366(2 votes) - Help For Persistent Or Recurring Swelling - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Rita LouiseLike the arteries, veins and capillaries that transport blood through our bodies, our bodies also contains an extensive drainage system that returns water and proteins from our tissues back to the bloodstream. Called the lymphatic system, it is part of our immune system and works to defend the ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Help_You_Reduce_Your_Odds_of_Contracting_One_of_the_Eight_Deadly_Diseases_of_the_Western_World - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Steven GodlewskiWARNING: Your Life Is At Risk. "This Special Report Can Help You Reduce Your Odds of Contracting One of the Eight Deadly Diseases of the Western World." By Paul Devlin =============================================================== Note: this report is fairly long. You may want to print it ...
Views: 2738(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Over 200mmHg - How to Avoid It? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a disorder in which too much pressure exerted by the blood on the blood vessels causes complicated diseases that can threaten the lives of sufferers. High blood pressure may cause ...
Views: 2819(1 vote) - Homeopathic Cures for Tinnitus - Choosing the Right Plan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonExasperating noises in the ears such as hooping, buzzing, or ringing can be sporadic or incessant. This situation can sometimes be associated with fractional hearing loss, and can certainly disturb and annoy you. Tinnitus can go along with some conditions connected to the nervous system and ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - How Apple Cider Vinegar helps in Weight Loss – #weightloss - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaThere is an obsession among the younger generation – to lose weight, stepping into a modern lifestyle, using magical tonics and superfoods which were used thousands of years ago for staying fit and healthy. Celebs like Hilary Duff says she takes a shot of ACV, Victoria Beckham takes two ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - How Focusing Empowers the Magic of Self Growth - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc LernerSelf-growth requires the energy our focus creates. How we focus our awareness is how we activate our inner resources. When we focus on our thoughts, we activate more thinking. When we focus beyond thinking, we activate the Wisdom of our Body. In sports, that places us in the Zone. In healing, ...
Views: 1137(2 votes) - 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: 1248(1 vote) - How Immune Are You? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2003 from Susan DunnCurrently, the leading causes of death for women in the US are: 1. Heart Disease, 29.9% 2. Cancer, 21.8% 3. Stroke, 8.4% 4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases, 5.1% 5. Diabetes, 3.1% 6. Influenza and pneumonia, 3.0% 7. Alzheimer’s disease, 2.9% 8. Unintentional injuries, 2.8% 9. Kidney disease, ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - How Smoking can Cause High Blood Pressure - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonArteries are blood vessels that carry the blood from the heart to other parts of your body. High blood pressure will occur if the blood cannot pass through these arteries at a normal pace. In relation to smoking, the nicotine content of cigarettes or tobacco causes the arteries to ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - How to Avoid Cracked Heels - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Treena KikoCracked heels, while not a serious medical problem, can cause discomfort to the feet and be a nuisance to deal with. This is especially true because extremely serious cracked heels can cause your feet to bleed. This happens when cracked heels move past just being cracks in the first couple ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - How to Deal with the Summertime Blues - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people think that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) causes symptoms of depression only in the winter because of the colder weather and shorter days. However, about ten percent of those who suffer from SAD experience depression in the summer. This type of depression is particularly hard ...
Views: 935(2 votes) - How To Magnetise Good Health To Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors'A large portion of our physical ailments result from unused lung cells, and consequent imperfect circulation of the blood. Fill the lungs full--every cell--with fresh air, two or three times daily, and do not over-load the digestive organs, and sickness will fly away to the dark regions where ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - How to Pass a Kidney Stone - 3 Steps Approach - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMost people that are searching the internet to find ways to get rid of the pain from passing kidney stones, how to pass a kidney stone, or even how to avoid getting them. Rarely are people trying to find out how they can pass a kidney stone in a day or less. So, we have decided to change things ...
Views: 1005(3 votes) - How To Treat Baby Eczema - by Submitted on May 13, 2007 from Evelyn LimYour baby may develop dry and scaly skin patches which many parents refer to as baby eczema. If the symptoms are found on the scalp of the baby, it is known as cradle crap. However, if the symptoms spread to all over his body, it is known generally as infantile seborrhoeic eczema. When the ...
Views: 7073(1 vote) - Hyaluronic Acid Skin Care – New Way to Rejuvenate Your Skin - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungHyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is naturally found in the skin, connective tissues, cartilage, and the areas between the joints and the fluid around the eyes. Because of its presence and role it plays in our skin, hyaluronic acid has been a common ingredient in skin care products. ...
Views: 2273(1 vote) - Inner Health and Chiropractic - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson of south Tampa, (813) 831-8321, often teaches his patients about ways to maintain good health. Chronic disease affects so many people in America. These complex problems - cancer, diabetes, and heart disease - require complex solutions. Part of the solution involves people ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - Is eating dairy products a healthy option for adults? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from mable everetteIs Eating Dairy Products a Healthy Option for Adults? Mable Everette, DrPH, Registered Dietitian Dairy products are a major contributor of calcium and vitamin D to one’s meal plan. Although various foods contain calcium, milk and dairy products are considered the best sources because of ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Is Healthcare the Next Big Movement? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardOn January 16th we commemorate one of this country’s greatest icons Martin Luther King, Jr. King states that his true contribution wasn’t a messiah of civil rights, but as an organizer of people and causes. Many believe in the “great man” concept of leadership, but in reality change comes from ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Is the Hidden Soy in Your Foods Contributing to Illness and Poor Health? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Chocoholics have finally been matched or overtaken by Soyaholics – people who look for soy in every product and sprinkle it over any products that do not contain any. Women eat soy like it is the Holy Grail of food. It has become America's favorite “health” food. Nothing could please the soy ...
Views: 1367(6 votes) - Issues Related to Healthcare Provision in Developing Countries - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Kevin LongThere are several issues related to the provision of health care services across the world. According to health experts, there are three goals that should be achieved in order to ensure success in provision of quality healthcare to all: • Health care services being provided to the patient ...
Views: 1277(3 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: 1141(1 vote) - Kefir Grains - Kefir Health Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIn 1908, Metchnikov wrote in his book "The extension of life" that the secret of longevity found in the Russian Caucasus Mountains was Kefir. Kefir is actually cultured milk that people made and consumed. The villagers of the Caucasus Mountains gave us the Caucasian yogurt and kefir (milk ...
Views: 2459(1 vote) - Kids Need Vitamin D! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungVitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is a very important component in a growing child’s diet. Children can receive Vitamin D naturally from direct exposure to sunlight, which is created from the cholesterol in naked skin that has been exposed to the sun’s rays. The sunlight ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - Kill those Buggies! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsHack, hack, cough, gasp, wheeze, snort… where’s the tissue? Wheeze, snork, gasp… I really hate to be the bearer of sad tidings however, guess what season is just around the corner? Correctamundo! ‘Tis almost that time of year to welcome our frequent visitors, Carol Cold and Freddy Flu. ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Know Thy Brown Skin - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2003 from susan taylorAs a woman of color, you've always desired radiant, even-toned skin and healthy, fast-growing hair, but you may not have always had the facts and the guidance you need to look your best. Few books and magazines offer details about the skin and hair of women of color. The books that do offer only ...
Views: 2682(1 vote) - Knowledge to Help Cope with a Health Disaster - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyKnowledge of the anatomical and physiological structure of one’s own body leads to the discovery of ways to deliverance through nontraditional healing. Who, besides you, must love yourself and your own body most of all? Your body demands knowledge to help it cope with disaster, and you are ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Lawns Versus Gardens In Beverly Hills - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have something in common with Michelle Obama, a brand new vegetable garden in my back yard. Mine was started by my 21 year old son, home from college where he is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Horticulture. For his Senior Thesis, he designed a sustainable vegetable garden in ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Learn How To Stop Worrying through Good Risk Management. - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Jill PrinceLife is full of risks! If you are a worry wart, then learning how to stop worrying is simply a matter of gaining a better understanding of risk management. Effective risk management is usually thought of as a business skill, but it can be used just as effectively in your personal life. Risk ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Lessons from the Lunch-Box- 5 Kid-Friendly Parent-Approved Lunches - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Angela ManzanaresLet’s face it: trying to get out the door in the morning can be a challenge, especially come fall which means back-to-school. Between running around the house looking for the shoe that the dog hid, trying to herd the children into the car, and somehow managing to look presentable by the time ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Light Therapy as an Option for Depression and SAD - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisMany people are looking toward ways of treating health issues without taking medication. One of more interesting alternatives to people with depression or rhythm disorders is light therapy. This therapy is not for everyone, but it gives an option to people with seasonal affective disorder, ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - Listening to Our Bodies - Illness Lessons - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen our body, mind, and spirit are in balance, we experience good health. But sometimes we get caught up in life’s parade of change and movement, and things get out of balance. Just as there are seasons in nature, our bodies go through times of cleansing and times of activity. Illness is one ...
Views: 915(2 votes) - Look around for herbal remedy for hot flashes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Roy HanenburgHot flash is not a viral or bacterial disease that you can cure with antibiotic and other prescription medicines. It is a pre-menopause symptom in which the body tries to cope with decrease in hormones. When entering into the age of menopause, a woman experiences sharp decreases in the level of ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - 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) - Lower Back Pain Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Paula NuttingLower Back Pain Strategies by Your Musculoskeletal Specialist Paula Nutting Mobility – the ability of the musculoskeletal structures or segments of the body to move or be moved to allow the presence of range of notion for functional activities. The ability of an individual to initiate, control ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Maintaining the Mature Body - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Jia GottliebMaintaining the Mature Body Part 1: The Curse of the Paunch As Baby Boomers (born 1946 – 64), who grew up in the sixties, many of us are now entering our sixties and facing the unique challenges of inhabiting a mature body. What we discover is that the lifestyle choices that served us well ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - Make weight reduction easy with Portland HCG diet. - by Is it hard to lose weight? If yes, then I can advice you a way to lose weight effectively and efficiently. Well, HCG Portland is a wonderful way of losing excess weight. No doubt various weight loss products are available in the market but you have to choose one depending upon your needs and ...
Views: 175(1 vote) - Matcha Tea Different Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Cynthia WitsonFive ways to make matcha tea #1 Matcha Green Tea Latte There’s not anything quite much like the taste of a matcha latte. I’ll in no way forget about approximately the number one time I noticed one on Instagram with it’s captivating, vibrant inexperienced color with a lovely ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Maximize Summer Fun and Minimize Cancer Risks - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Hui Xie-ZukauskasSummer is a wonderful season for just about everybody. We love to have fun! Whether you are on the beach to soak up some sun, taking a vacation trip with your family, enjoying playing with the kids outdoors, or barbecuing in your back yard, hidden hazards could take your joy away. Raise your ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Menorrhagia -Introduction, Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction As we mentioned in previous articles menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining. It is normal to the reproductive system of women and happens on a regular basis. Normal menstruation happens around 3 to 7 days. During the monthly menstrual cycle, female sex hormones ...
Views: 5930(1 vote) - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Vitamin D – A New Study - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I talk about in my book, studies have consistently shown us that vitamin D in childhood can protect against multiple sclerosis as a person gets older. The question has always been raised of whether taking vitamin D once a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is made, is of any benefit. Now ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 1714(2 votes) - Muscular Causes of Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Roger FontaineLow back pain caused by tight anterior inner hip muscles. This article is written at a level which requires some knowledge of anatomical attachments, ie: origins and insertions of muscles, as well as names of muscles. Should you wish to know more I invite you to look online for an anatomy ...
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