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- Eating Habits and Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienMost of us are aware that overeating is one of the most common and dangerous dietary habits. The other side of the coin of course is under eating. For instance, many of us may skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates acid in the stomach and even causes bad breath according to WebMD. Both of ...
Views: 2495(1 vote) - Eating Healthy Simply by Replacing X with Y - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsContrary to what you may believe, eating healthy does not have to require a drastic lifestyle change. You can eat the same things you always eat--just start buying a healthier version of it. Have gustatory substitution ideas not covered in the list? Feel free to share them in the comments below! ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - Eating to Avoid An Afternoon Slump - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us experience an afternoon slump. You know, where you just want to curl up on your desk and take a nap. While it is a natural function of the human body, employers tend to frown on outright sleeping on the job. So how can you avoid an afternoon slump? By eating right. Here are easy ways ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XIV - How Chemical Cells Salt Helps To Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know essential oils play a very important role in some culture in treating ...
Views: 3511(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part XVIII - Can Flower Plants Help To Treat Endometriosis (Part B)? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - Feeling Famished - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHow you feel about a certain food item that you choose to include in your lifestyle and the role that it plays in regard to your thoughts and feelings for this particular food item goes much deeper than just the item and label itself. Stamping a particular food in your life with a tag ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Foods That Prevent Cancer - 3 Green Giants of the Food World - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienThe foods that we put into our bodies on a daily basis, whether it is fast food, raw foods or organic foods, have an effect on us. For instance, did you know there are foods that prevent cancer? You read right, these same foods can also help prevent other chronic diseases as well. In this ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - Four Cancer Fighting Foods - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienThe National Cancer Society has estimated that nearly one in three cancer deaths are actually diet related. Those are astonishing statistics considering that means we may actually be able to prevent cancer with our diet choices, or cause it. Research has shown that certain foods actually ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Get Rid of Chronic Health Problems with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaAlthough millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on different types of diets, diet plans, diet programs, diet pills and god knows what, people still are not able to lose weight. In fact 95% of people who diet fail, so the more people diet, the fatter they get. I mean obesity rates ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Gingivitis - Did You Know That Some Mouthwash Can Stain Your Teeth? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from David SnapeWhen I was in Germany recently for three weeks, I was deprived of some of the tools and associated techniques that I use to keep my gums clean and healthy. Unfortunately, because I was a little too worried about it, I turned to a mouthwash that is available over-the-counter in Germany but ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Gingivitis is a Funny Topic - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from David Snape"Gingivitis is a funny topic". That is what my friend at work told me when I mentioned my Gingivitis Killer website. "I don't think so", I thought. Gingivitis and gum disease are serious. They can cause a person to lose his teeth. Many, many people have gingivitis and/or gum disease. A lot of ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Good Fats are STILL Fat... - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe other day, a group of friends and I were chowing down at our favorite Mexican restaurant, Ole in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They make Guacamole - to die for - fresh at your table. One of my friends who felt we porked out on too much of it claimed, "Well, at least it is the good kind of ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Gum Disease - Make Your Gums Healthy Again - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from David SnapeThere is one thing you really need to know about fighting gum disease: One size does not fit all. The human body is unique to each person. As you may know, in medicine, there is never a single treatment that works 100% of the time. People are different and different treatments or different ...
Views: 2974(1 vote) - Gum Disease and Heart Disease - How Close is the Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from David SnapeThe kind of plaque that forms in the arteries that feed the heart have been found to contain the same kind of bacteria that cause gum disease in the mouth. Now, if this isn't an eye opener, I'm not sure what is. This research is not conclusive, I should add. But, it does point to the possible ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Health and Body Movement in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Geoffrey GluckmanAlmost forty years ago, Dr. Ken Cooper, an Air Force researcher, announced his findings about exercise, health, and well-being. The report focused on cardiovascular conditioning and fitness. These findings were based on studies conducted on thousands of people in and around an Air Force base ...
Views: 1850(2 votes) - Healthy School Lunches: Yes, We Can! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt 39 years of age Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler thought she had pink eye, but it was way worse than that. As her symptoms worsened she was rushed to the hospital on the verge of a massive stroke. She was morbidly obese, had high blood pressure, was pre-diabetic and could have died. While lying ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Helpful Tips for Relief of Constipation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Roy AylmerDo you, like many people, suffer from the occasional bout of constipation? It is not much fun, is it? You cannot discuss the problem with friends and family and unless it is really chronic, you don’t want to visit your Doctor. So, where can you turn for help? In this article we'll look at how ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Hemorrhoid Care and Children - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Mitchell RimlandHemorrhoid care and Children follows similar remedies and treatments as those employed to address hemorrhoidal flare-ups for adults. However, because in children hemorrhoids can be indicators of other disorders it is important for parents to first consult their pediatrician to rule out all ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - Herbal Body Lotion - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from jitesh aroraIf you want to know about the different type of lotions which are good for your skin then it will be interesting to know the function of skin in our body. Skin is the largest organ of our body which gives us protection from harmful environmental factors. Skin also acts as largest excretory ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - How Am I? As Well As Possible, Thank You! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Megan OltmanAWAP has been making the rounds on some of the Migraine forums lately - so I googled it and got many choices: Abused Women’s Advocacy Project Any Word Any Page Aftermarket Wholesale Autobody Parts Animal Welfare Audit Program All worthy choices, I’m sure, but… I’m talking about As Well ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - How Can We Get a Good Night's Sleep? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA good nights sleep can sometimes be hard find! We toss and turn and wake up wanting MORE sleep. How can we get a good nights sleep? One: Turn Off and Tune Down Turn off the television unless you want to watch shows that are peaceful and calm. Stimulation before sleep can be one of the ...
Views: 550(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) - How to Care For the Common Cold - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from John ChiltonThe common cold is the result of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the head, chest, nose and throat. Typical common colds usually last from around 4-6 days. The infection and the resulting symptoms generally degrade overtime with proper care. Technically there ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - How to Find Out What’s Working and What Isn’t - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide" by John Furlong, N.D., edited by Trent W. Nichols, M.D. and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH, and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com To practice truly preventive medicine, we have to know when to intervene. We need to ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - How to Find Your Inner Athlete in 6 Short Weeks - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Fred SalomonSetting off on an exercise routine can be a difficult first step to take, a reason why most people to be unsuccessful in being consistent with it. Medical specialists at the Mayo Clinic suggest seeing a doctor before commencing any exercise or weight loss routine since every person is different ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - How to Treat Hamstring Injury and Marfan Injury - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanHamstring injury and Marfan injury are two disorders that we often hear about but we have no idea on how to treat them. Here are some treatment methods for these disorders, with some that are easily done at home without the help of a health care professional. A hamstring injury refers to the ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Identify Diabetes Symptoms As If You Were A Doctor - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Jose TalaveraTYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES SYMPTOMS ARE VERY SIMILAR Many of the diabetes symptoms are similar, whether you are talking about type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Even as the causes of these two sorts of diabetes are dissimilar, they can have various equivalent effects upon the body. When you are ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Improve Your Space! Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have pulled together some of my top tips for creating a better space and will share then with you over the next 3 weeks. I hope you find them useful! Minimize or avoid consumption of lead and chlorine when drinking water. Did you know the word plumbing comes from the Latin ...
Views: 795(2 votes) - Instantly Identify Diabetes Symptoms and Prevent Complications - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Jose TalaveraDIABETES DEFINITION IN SIX WORDS Diabetes is a state where insulin is not created by the body (or insulin is not accepted by the cells) and the body is not capable of processing the glucose in the blood appropriately. The reaction of the body to excess sugar in the blood is to get rid of ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Learn Why Can Stress Cause Hives and How You Can Heal Them Naturally - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from M RochellIf you are stressed out (and who isn't these days), can stress cause hives? The answer is an amazing yes! Our skin is the largest and most sensitive organ in the human body. It easily detects hormonal changes and imbalances, and these changes can often be caused by stress. Stress is only ...
Views: 5067(1 vote) - National Skin Cancer Month - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAh, spring has sprung! And like every year with the melting of the snow means the shedding of those winter clothes. But before you bare it all doll, I want to give you the skinny on that skin of yours. Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the body? As we recognize May as ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Natural Help for Easy Bruising - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeAre you the kind of person who can bump a corner of the coffee table and know that you’ll have a whopper of a bruise tomorrow? Are you afraid of your neighbor’s dog jumping on you because you’ll have to marks to show for it? Do you frequently sport some big bruises and don’t know where they ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Care Newly Born Babies - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from jamaica willsonThere are various categories of nurse in the health care industry like, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and practitioner nurse. Apart from them, there is also a category of nurse left and that is Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. The job duty of the neonatal nurse practitioner is quite ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Nighttime, Fright Time - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe bewitching evening hours have a tendency for some Lovely Ladies to be the opportune time to give in to all their shortcomings. It is as though under the cover of darkness their aspirations and goals seem to be eluded and they are given a free pass to delve into their pleasures. It doesn’t ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Nutritional Immunology A Healthy Immune System is Essential to a Long, Healthy Life - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Rachael ZelinskiAccording to most longevity experts, the human body can easily remain vital for as long as 100 years, or longer, if given the proper balance of nutrients, exercise, and restful, regenerative sleep. For the first time, in June of 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) calculated the "healthy ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Part III- Types of Premenstrual Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Kyle NortonPremenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's ...
Views: 2113(2 votes) - Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Prat II - Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Kyle NortonPremenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's ...
Views: 2449(2 votes) - Puffy, Itchy Allergy Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Jay StockmanSeasonal allergies are a constant companion for many individuals and represent a major health factor for millions of Americans. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, red itchy eyes, sore throat and even dark circles under the eyes. Hay fever is often caused by pollens which are at the highest ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Quick Weight Loss Diet For Women - 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone Diet - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nitin SainiIt is not easy for a lady to regain her figure and beauty after delivery without huge strains. However, the 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone Diet has been able to successfully help women to shape up and gain healthy weight after their delivery. It is not easy to be on a quick weight loss diet after ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Raw is Better - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienOne of the newest trends in diets is a raw food diet. There are many different reasons why people are switching to this type of diet as there are so many benefits in doing so. Some of the benefits include: increased energy, improved health and skin, no more colds and flu, preventing or reversing ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Real Expectations - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat and how much we put into our bodies makes a massive difference on how our bodies act, how we feel and the results that come from our actions. Taking valid steps in the directions of our goals in the food department is an integral, genuine maneuver that must be kept under wraps if we are to ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Shedding Light on the HIV=AIDS Myth - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseHow many times have you heard the phrase, “HIV, the virus that causes AIDS”? Because of this association, HIV is the most feared virus on earth. But is this fear justified? Is it possible that this infamous association is nothing more than propaganda? With all the funding for this syndrome and ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Should you Reject C.O.B.R.A.? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alston BalkcomIf your employment ends, C.O.B.R.A. cover might be the best option to cover yourself. It may also be a very big mistake. Knowing whether to accept your previous company's COBRA offer can save you thousands of dollars. C.O.B.R.A. can cost hundreds more each month when compared to similar ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Simple Athritis Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordLiving with the pain of arthritis can be hard. Following are just a few basic remedies you can do to help alleviate some of that pain. Heat can help lesson the pain from arthritis. Wear layers of clothing to keep you warm and if you begin to feel too warm just remove a layer. If you have ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - SINUS SURGERY? – Los Angeles is the Place To Look For - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Todd WillseySINUS SURGERY? – Los Angeles is the Place To Look For sinus surgery Los Angeles is one of the best options for people who happen to have persistent sinus infections even though they administer multiple uses of antibiotics. The surgery is mostly suggested as a result of failure on the side of ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Some Motivation to get moving, and keep moving - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from shana mcCarthyExercise is a great mood enhancer. It feels like you are burning off stress, and you are. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than before you worked out. Also, because you will look better and feel better when you exercise ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - Speaking of Miracles: From Vocal Cord Nodule to Singing in a Choir! “The Impossible Possible Dream!” - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Diana YampolskyThis story is about one of my very dear clients, and now friend, Mary Ellen Stoll of Brockville, Ontario. Mary Ellen came to me sometime in Spring of 2016. She told me her story which I would like to share with you, my reader - which, evidently, has a very happy ending. Mary Ellen told me ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Striving and Arriving - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have a personal story to share: As you know, I recently moved to San Diego. It is sunny and beautiful and I am excited for this next chapter in my life and career to unfold. One of my favorite hobbies is physical exercise (it helps keep me sane with long hours in front of the computer - I am ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Surprisingly High Cancer Risk from CT Scans - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Byron RichardsIsn’t it nice to know that the medical profession caused 29,000 future cases of cancer in 2007 from the CT scans it performed on patients (a great tool for future business). Think twice before falling for a heart scan add you hear on the radio, the risk for a woman getting cancer from it is 1 ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection - What You Should be Looking For - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDo you know what the symptoms of urinary tract infection are? Many people that suffer from a urinary tract infection go untreated for an extended amount of time because they were not aware of the symptoms they should have been looking for. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will be able ...
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