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- FOOD or NUTRITION? that is the Question - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Daniel Clementine“FOOD…FOOD…FOOD”... What is it? And how does it affect us? Mentally, Physically, Psychologically, Emotionally our bodies are reliant on some sort of Food, True or False? We think about food at various times of the day and not only because we are hungry. Unfortunately much of our society has ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Naturally Safe Sinus Headache Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsThe most common symptom of sinus infection is headache, and pain in the forehead, bridge of the nose and cheekbones. The pain may increase as you move your head. In certain cases of sinus infection, you may also experience having yellowish nasal discharges and fever. For sinus related headache ...
Views: 1592 - 12 Side Effects of Staying Up Late To Harm Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Madolyn KuoNote: PLEASE READ MY MEDICAL AND HEALTH DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFORMATION. You may have heard that sleeping is important to your health. You may have heard that going to bed early is good to your body. However, there are a lot of things to do after going home to keep you away from going to bed ...
Views: 1590 - Detox Best Practices - Reawaken Your Inner Healer - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Pixie ForestWhen you hear or read the word detox or detoxification, what image does this conjour up for you? If you're like most people that have NOT yet tried detoxing, you might think of someone in yoga pants, starving, feeling feint, drinking juices and making themselves sick? However, if you are not ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - It's Not Your Fault You Can't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Jena la FlammeI used to have an awful feeling in my belly every day. As soon as I woke up, there it would be, an uncomfortable knot in the middle of my stomach. I tolerated the situation, by ignoring it, for several years. And when I finally did pay attention to the pain, I decided to get a series of ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - ***9 Ways to Avoid Getting the Swine Flu - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Vijaya NairIt is often hard to stay calm, when the news reports contain such words as Swine Flu: Impending Pandemic. Moreover, just the seasonal flu kills an estimated 36,000 people here in the U.S. every year. However, anxiety works against your immunity and other important body functions. You need to ...
Views: 1589 - Are You Fit or Delusional? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Israel SanchezThe importance of physical fitness as a marker of good health is more important than ever. Many individuals are truly fit, others simply claim to be. Which one are you? Are you fit or delusional? Fitness does not happen randomly. It requires planning and strategy. Those who enjoy the benefits ...
Views: 1589(5 votes) - Aspirin a Day? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardHealthcare advice is commonly confusing and depending on the source is usually a ploy to sell you a product that you may or may not need. Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter medications and has been extensively argued for its benefits versus risks. Recent aspirin research will ...
Views: 1589 - Gout Treatment? What Are the Common Medications Associated With It? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Ray T KnudgetWhen you go to the doctor and get treatment for your gout symptoms, they will normally prescribe you the usual medications. These usual medications will be to relieve your gout pain, reduce the inflammation and swelling, and reduce the uric acid levels in the blood. This is to prevent further ...
Views: 1588 - How to stop snoring recognized with “National Stop Snoring Week”. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorIt is estimated that the US has over 90 million snorers but it is the UK which formally recognizes for a whole week each year, the problem suffered by 4 out of 10 British males and 3 out of ten British females. (and not to forget the millions of partners, family members and neighbours who suffer ...
Views: 1588 - Top Supplements For Naturally Controlling Blood Sugar Levels - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Cliff FontenotSome surprising facts about Diabetes: Did you know? It’s estimated that 24 million Americans (or 7.8% of our population!) has diabetes, and there may be as many as another 18 million undiagnosed cases. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) also estimates that an additional 57 million ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Blood Testing for Achieving Optimal Health - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesBlood testing has been traditionally used for diagnosing diseases; however, some health professionals now realize its vital importance in optimizing health, instead of just in diagnosing disease. I have been counseling clients on how to improve their health for almost thirty years, and I ...
Views: 1587 - Is the Base of the Pyramid of Food in The US Off Base? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Emilia KlappIf you follow the pyramid of food guide to the dot, you may end up with some health issues in your hands. Why? Because the main goal of the US pyramid is to indiscriminately reduce fat, the good and the bad, while encouraging abundant servings of grains. Unfortunately, study after study has ...
Views: 1585 - How Does Fish Oil Help To Combat Arthritis? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Sara BistonFish oil has so many health solutions whereby you need not see a doctor for prescription. Fish is expensive hence needs you to sacrifice some cash for health benefits. For those individuals who live around the origin of fish i.e. near the lakes and oceans there are so privileged since the fish ...
Views: 1584 - Do You WANT to Lie in Bed and Be Sick? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Raven Cohan“We are all human”, says an article I read in a local Yahoo Groups that is about strategies for the, "Sick Season". It basically has positive moments, but it tends to go toward a feeling that humans are trapped in dealing with germs as if they were muggers lurking around every corner. I propose ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Lose Stomach Fat In Your 50s With Flat Stomach Foods - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Tony BurnellWhile being over 50 has a great many benefits, there are still plenty of challenges and overweight can be one of them. In the light of all the information about the health risks of being overweight, reducing your stomach fat is one challenge you need to address. The best and quickest way to do ...
Views: 1583 - Staying Active with Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Trevor MundayThere's a great deal of controversy about Seasonal Affective Disorder, frequently known as 'SAD Syndrome'. In essence, the lack of light in winter months can cause a range of symptoms ranging from fatigue and lethargy to more widespread and serious psychological problems. Among the 7% thought to ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Have You Ever Run Energy To Help You Feel Better? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Jan TincherHave you ever run energy? Do you know what "running energy" means? (I know that this may be something foreign to many of you at first, but then that's how you learn, right?) If you haven't run energy before, you probably have questions. Your questions might be: What is "energy" specifically? ...
Views: 1581 - How Long Does Cannabis Stay in Your Body - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Sophia MooreOh no! You just had a late-night smoke session with your buddies and you’ve just found out that there’s a random drug test coming up at work. Or maybe you’re looking for work and realize that your dream job includes a drug test. Now you’re sweating and panicking and wondering just how long that ...
Views: 1581 - Periodontal Disease And Your Health Explains Marietta Dentist - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kirk KimmerlingPreventing gum (periodontal) disease is an important factor in maintaining healthy hygiene in your mouth. Knowing the link between gum disease and systemic disease, any person interested in maintaining optimal health should have the best oral hygiene possible. Brushing twice a day, flossing ...
Views: 1581 - The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of North Americans say they believe it’s not ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Home Care for Elbow Pain - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanElbow pain is one of the most common complaints caused by various problems. Learn how you can manage elbow pain on your own when emergency medical treatment is not necessary. There are various causes of elbow pain and one of the most common is tendinitis or the injury or inflammation of the ...
Views: 1580 - The Therapeutic Essential Oil Raindrop Technique - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Pamela HeyenThe Raindrop Technique, developed by D. Gary Young, N.D. and a Lakota medicine man almost two decades ago, uses a sequence of nine highly immune enhancing essential oils. They are dropped like rain from a height of about 6 inches onto the spine and then lightly massaged in using various hand to ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - How to become a personal trainer? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Angelina ClairePhysical trainers help people reach their fitness goals by creating and executing training programs. Personal trainers should know how to attend to their clients, work with them to recognize objectives and decide the best methods to solve them. To do this effectively, personal trainers must ...
Views: 1578 - Is Flossing Your Teeth A Waste Of Time? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kirk KimmerlingPatients often ask the question “Why is it important to floss on a regular basis?” The truth is next to vigorously brushing, flossing is the next best thing to ensure excellent oral health says Marietta dentist. Millions of microscopic bacteria use your mouth as a home to multiply. Flossing ...
Views: 1578 - Is Salt Really Bad For You? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Richard ClarkeJust like saturated fat, salt has a very bad reputation. Just like saturated fat, salt is actually needed in the body for it to work optimally. Salt is not totally harmless, but it’s not the devil in disguise either. Confused? Most people are. Basically our body needs salt but at the ...
Views: 1578 - My Child Has A Chipped Tooth- What’s Next? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Tom GilmourAs much as we want to keep our children free from injuries and pain, it is impossible for us to prevent them from avoiding every mishap and accident. When your child falls from a stairway only to stand up with a broken tooth, knowing what to do next is very important. When a dental accident ...
Views: 1577 - What are “White Coat Hypertension,” “Masked Hypertension” and “Morning Hypertension”? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsWhat are “White Coat Hypertension,” “Masked Hypertension” and “Morning Hypertension”? “White Coat Hypertension” means that when you go to the doctors’ office, the stress of just being there might cause a false reading. “White Coat” refers to the white coats often worn by doctors. It’s ...
Views: 1576 - Heimlich Maneuver or Back Blows: History of Recommended Responses to Choking - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerIf you take a CPR course from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association you will find the content to be nearly identical. However, the two organizations have noticeably different recommendations on how to respond to a child or adult who is conscious and choking. What follows is ...
Views: 1575 - Is Your Child Bipolar? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2018 from Tali ShenfieldThe incidence of bipolar disorder has increased quite a bit over the last decade, especially in the case of children and adolescents. Until recently, it was unheard of for children as young as six years old to display symptoms of bipolar disorder. Although some mental health experts state that ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - How to Treat Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanThe maladaptive way of thinking, relating and perceiving the world and other people is called personality disorder. For a person who is suffering from this disorder, there can be a lot of problems with his functioning which will eventually cause subjective distress. There are different ways of ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Symptoms, Signs of Osteoporosis and its Consequences - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Dr Chantelle DrobotOsteoporosis is a condition that causes the loss of protein and mineral content including calcium, magnesium and phosphorus from the bones. The loss of bone density results in weak and brittle bones which can fracture when exposed to trauma. The definition of osteoporosis literally means ...
Views: 1574 - That Dreaded Time of the Month How to Ease Your Period Pain - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Colin SuttonLadies, you know what I’m talking about; that horrible time of month when you feel bloated, cranky, emotional, head-achy and you suffer from period cramps. Menstrual cramps are caused by the contractions of the uterus as it pushes out its fertile layer of blood. Some women find their cramps ...
Views: 1574 - Anti-Aging Effects nAd Vital Health Benefits Of Coenzyme Q10 - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Jennifer KaysCoenzyme Q is an essential natural compound that facilitates the metabolic process of nutrients in our bodies, especially that of protein assimilation. 10 indicates the structural components of Coenzyme Q, i.e. Co Q10. Co Q10 therefore, is essential for helping us feel energetic and for our cell ...
Views: 1573 - Identifying ADHD Symptoms for Proper Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanNaughty, ill disciplined, impish these are just few of the words used to describe people who have impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity. To the untrained eye, these are just bad behaviors used to gain attention. But is it really the case or there is more to what you see? Attention ...
Views: 1573 - How to Develop User-Friendly Healthcare App? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from Tarun NagarWith a plethora of healthcare solutions that are available in the market, the designing, as well as the development of a pristine and innovative mobile app, can be a massive challenge for any healthcare service provider. They don’t only wish their app to look good but also have sufficient ...
Views: 1572 - How to Treat Eczema and Melanoma - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauEczema is considered as a common term for many forms of dermatitis or skin inflammation. Melanoma, on the other hand, is more commonly known as skin cancer. The utmost goal of these managements is to achieve the optimum health or to prolong the life of the patient. Here we will learn the ...
Views: 1572 - Know The Unsighted Truth About Nutrition - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyQuestion: Are Nutritional Supplements Necessary For Healing And Health? Yes! A well controlled study performed at the Shriners Burn Trauma Center at the University of Cincinnati Medical School demonstrated conclusively, that burn trauma victims (children experiencing severe burns over 60% of ...
Views: 1572(5 votes) - Chemotherapy Survival Guide: Getting Your Questions Answered - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsWhen you’re first diagnosed, you may not even know what questions to ask. And the answer to one question often leads to many more questions about things you may not have considered before. It’s hard to take in a lot of new information when you feel anxious. It’s normal to need information to be ...
Views: 1571 - Painkiller Addiction : Top 10 Signs You May Have It - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard Senyszyn MDPrescription Painkiller Addiction: The Problem There are many people in the United States with a painkiller addiction .According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2009 there were 7 million abusers of prescription drugs. The majority of this abuse was from prescriptions. Teens ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - 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) - Toxic Body and Disease - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Pamela HeyenEveryday more and more people are being diagnosed with chronic health problems. Approximately 68 million people suffer from some form of heart disease, 25 million have diabetes, 1.5 million will die of cancer within the next year, 5-8% of the population suffers from a chronic, debilitating ...
Views: 1570 - What Are The Different Skin Cancer Types? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydThere are three different types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer can develop when cells grow and multiply without the normal controls that the body exercises. If left untreated cancerous skin cells can spread to the organs and bone ...
Views: 1570 - What Causes Insomnia and Who Suffers From It? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2006 from Helene MalmsioIt is commonplace for several people to suffer at least an occasional night of almost non-existent sleep. The causes of insomnia differ from person to person. What made a student insomniac varies from what caused a shift worker or a traveler or an employee to acquire such sleeping disorder. ...
Views: 1570 - Does the G-spot exist? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThere is a place within a woman which is so famous that it is referred to by a singular alphabetic term. I am asked frequently, usually by men, just where this is. Many women are confused about whether they have one. The fixation has a lot to do with the belief that its stimulation results in an ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Importance of CNA License - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaMany nurse aides are already working in the healthcare industry but do not have a valid license. They think that it is not worth investing their time and money in a certification course. This opinion needs to be changed a little because a recent survey shows that nurse aides who have a license ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - The Drug That Doesn't Help But Is Still Available - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI was 15, there were not enough science courses at my prep school, and I was doing some kind of intensive science work at the "cancer research institute" of a nearby college -- in Boston there are many. In this special "science training program," I was the youngest on the list to be a ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - What to Look for in a Dallas Mesothelioma Attorney - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Daniel MoveroWhen a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, he should begin his search to find qualified mesothelioma attorneys to handle their cases. Patients living in Texas need to understand what to look for in a Dallas mesothelioma attorney. Considering that an attorney should be legally permitted to ...
Views: 1569 - 5 Common Male Urological Conditions - Consult Top Urology Hospital Near By You In Delhi (INDIA) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Gaurav GautamThere is a misconception that urology problems like incontinence and bladder infections etc get associated only with women. But in reality, man suffers the urology problems more than women. In men, urologists treat disorders related to the penis, prostate, seminal vesicles etc. Most of the time, ...
Views: 1568 - Are You Nagged by Never Ending Health Problems? You May Be Drinking Less Water - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Gowripathi BMany of us are troubled by never ending health problems and spend time and money on doctors and hospitals. But most importantly, ill health is a big obstacle in reaching our goals of life. Most of the problems start because of a few errors in diet and wrong life styles. Many health problems ...
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