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- Risks of Plastic Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from vikas guptaPlastic surgery complications can range from scarring to fatalities and the effects of surgery can sometimes be traumatizing to patients both physically and psychologically. Even though complications are uncommon it is important to keep plastic surgery dangers in mind.The risks of plastic ...
Views: 1523 - Understanding Support Networks in Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisSupport networks must be made a critical component of an addict's recovery plan in order to prevent relapse and maintain and improve emotional, mental and spiritual health. Recovering addicts that do not have a support network often become depressed, withdraw from social interactions and ...
Views: 1523 - Benefits of Joining a Weight Loss Retreat - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from camp edenThe daily lifestyle makes is hard on many of us to maintain a healthy diet. This leads to various problems in our health. Today, you will find that many people both young and old having health problems. Health problems like blood pressure, heart problems, and others can happen when you don’t ...
Views: 1522 - Why Exercise is the Last Thing You Should Do to Improve Your Posture - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Roy PalmerWhat is the first thing you think about when you decided to do something about your posture? I’m guessing it was exercise. If your posture is poor then surely you will need to start a rigorous program of corrective exercises right away! This is because everyone from your doctor, physical ...What ...
Views: 1522 - Skin - The Body's First Line of Defense Against Disease - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Michael TibusIt is a challenge living day to day; wondering when we will get sick again. At times we may wish we had a bubble around us because we don’t want to be sick at that inopportune time. Come to think of it, we do have a bubble around us. Well not a literal bubble but certainly a protective ...
Views: 1521 - Have You Checked Your Alkaline Levels? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Betty HartMost people don't feel as good as they would like to feel. They believe that their lack of energy is related to the aging process, however nagging health problems can be due to a highly acidic diet that they are consuming. Human blood PH should be slightly alkaline to maintain good health. The ...
Views: 1520 - UTI Treatment- How A UTI Cure Kills The Bacteria In Less Than 12 Hours - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Joe BartonA spark causes a fire! A rudder turns a ship! And citric acid cures a urinary tract infection (UTI). In life, we know that sometimes the smallest thing(s) can have the greatest effect. And this basic rule applies to urinary tract infections. Did you know that you can naturally cure (no ...
Views: 1520 - Zombie 101 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Mary ErnsbergerIt seems you can't turn on your television without being inundated with commercials for new pharmaceutical drugs. The actor spends about 10 seconds touting the benefits of taking one little pill and the last 20 seconds telling you about the severe and sometimes deadly side effects that may ...
Views: 1520 - Dental Problems Are Linked To Other Critical Systemic Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioMore and more evidence surfaces each year linking periodontal disease and other systemic diseases that are not in the mouth. In the presence of periodontal disease, the risk is much higher in contracting one or more of the other diseases. There are two types of gum disease. Periodontal infection ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Hair Care / Flaunt Your Hair The Way You Want! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Andrew StrattonWho doesn’t want to be noticed and look beautiful? Everyone wants to look best. And when it comes to looks, hair plays a vital role too. Healthy, soft, shiny hair is an instant booster to your overall appearance. And if you are the proud owner of a gorgeous crowning glory then go ahead and ...
Views: 1518 - Psoriasis: Is it Just Dry Skin or Something Else - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisPsoriasis: Is it Just Dry Skin or Something Else Psoriasis is generally an inherited skin condition by genetic testing there is a HLA-B27 or B28 gene that people with psoriasis posses. Psoriasis is often noted in children as white scaly patches on the knees, elbows, or scalp, but virtually ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is one of the most talked about topics children’s contemporary health and education. Sometimes called ADD, a recent television news show reported that ADHD is being found in up to one in seven males today under the age of seven; a one in ...
Views: 1517 - Treatment Options for Pets Suffering from Cancer - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from brian spilnerCancer is a devastating disease to humans and canines alike and presents in similar ways among both species. Some of the most common canine cancers include osteosarcoma or bone cancer, lymphoma, head and neck cancers, bladder cancer, mammary carcinoma, testicular cancer and malignant brain ...
Views: 1517 - The Importance of Knowing the History of Heart Disease and the Signs of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanIt is undeniable that heart disease is the leading cause of most countries in the world especially in the United States, Canada, England and Wales. In the United States, statistics say that about 25% of all the deaths are caused by heart diseases. This should then alarm everyone to take care of ...
Views: 1516 - What Are the Signs for Meningitis? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Michael TibusWhat is meningitis? It is an uncommon but very serious and frightening viral infection that affects the meninges, the three membranes that lie between the brain and the skull. Meningeal coverings are also found on the spinal cord and can be affected as well. It usually affects newborns and ...
Views: 1516 - Could Malaria Become Untreatable? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardA recent study in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet found emerging strains of medication-resistant malaria. Resistant strains of malaria are now surfacing in some of the highest risk populations around the world. The over-reliance and over-treatment with prescription medication is ...
Views: 1515 - Food Security In The Context Of The Fight Against Chronic Diseases In The Caribbean” - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Deryck PattronSummary: Food security and chronic diseases are separate entities, but are related in many ways. Food security is defined as having sufficient qualities of food in the right proportions and nutritional composition at all times to ensure a complete state of physical, mental and social well being. ...
Views: 1515 - Home Remedies to Help Remove Pimple Marks and Acne Scars - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Emma KalmanMost people have difficulty in trying to get rid of pimple marks and acne scars. Most of you turn to chemical creams and most of the time the chemical creams make everything worse or it can hurt your skin. I know that you don’t need a lot of money worth chemical creams that don’t work and ...
Views: 1515 - Standard Instruction for Choosing Proper Laser Eye Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from John BeanceGlasses and lenses are ways to offer somewhat respite with such difficulties however sometimes, quite possibly these kinds of accessories induce pain. Even so, lots of people are not familiar with advanced laser vision surgery, many say that it is complex or one that poses high risks. In ...
Views: 1515 - The Patient’s Role in Pres. Obama’s Health Plan - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerAfter I studied what the Obama health plan entails, I want to identify an additional important perspective. As president of Life Skills Institute, I have been working with the chronically ill and disabled for over 25 years. The focus of my work is to help people in a health crisis connect to ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Topic: Xyrem and Doctors - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI’ve got to admit, I must have already been living in the world of alternative medicine by the time the FDA approved Xyrem. As far as I can figure, it’s exactly the same as the street drug GHB. Us pharmacology types call this gamma hydroxybutyric acid. In a stable salt form that people can ...
Views: 1514 - What Is pH And How To Use It To Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallMany people have heard the term pH but do not know what it means. Still others have never even heard of it before…this is not good, because your pH is the foundation of your health! It is the balance between the acidity and alkalinity in your body. If your body is too much of either you it ...
Views: 1514 - Cold Sores - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2005 from John MooreTips For Healing Cold Sores That tingling you feel just above your upper lip is unmistakable. You know that it's the start of another cold sore. You've gone through this routine before. First it gets red, then that itchy tingly area puffs out into a big embarrassing cold sore.For some reason ...
Views: 1513 - I Am Registered on the International Bone Marrow Donor List, Are YOU? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sharon LaMotheI am registered on the International Bone Marrow Donor List. I'm sure you are shocked. I mean...someone who's been a Gestational Carrier wouldn't also want to give her bone marrow, would she? Honestly, I was on the bone marrow donor list looonnnnggggg before I was ever a surrogate or even ...
Views: 1512 - Is Someone Else Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Alice GreeneCan your friends and family make you fat? You might think so after reading about a study that created news headlines recently. The study about The Spread of Obesity in Large Social Networks was released in the New England Journal of Medicine in late July. Its lead author is a physician at ...
Views: 1512 - Oyster Extract for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stephen KavanaghIn this article I will be extoling the virtues of making oyster extract powder part of your heath programme. However there are still many more virtues to be discussed but this article will look at oyster extract from the body’s biochemistry perspective, in particular the concept of balancing ...
Views: 1512 - Can Air Flights Create Health Risks For You When You Are On Vacation? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Dorothy YamichWhen flying on commercial airlines, airline passengers can develop some medical problems which tend to be minor. However, some symptoms may develop into more serious medical conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis, which can quickly become life threatening. The following paragraph lists a ...
Views: 1511 - How to Find An Appealing Research Topic - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rose TylerResearch topic selection is often an essential job for graduate students. Numerous college students depends on free of charge dissertation topic list and choose someone else’s topic without thinking about the framework, importance, level of interest and many other elements. Ultimately, a poor ...
Views: 1511 - What is the Difference Between an Artificial Insemination and In-Vitro Fertilization? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people wonder about the basic differences between these two common Infertility treatments and when they’re utilized. An Intrauterine Insemination (IUI, also known as Artificial insemination) is a procedure where the semen from the ejaculate is washed to place a concentration of the best ...
Views: 1511 - Choose Between Death Or Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Richard ClarkeMost people actually choose to die than to change their behaviour - fact. I know that is a strong statement but after reading this short article hopefully you will be able to see where I am coming from. So what about you? Are you UNABLE to stop eating or drinking booze? If so, don’t ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - How to tell if "YOU" have a Hormone Imbalance! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Julie DohertyBalancing hormones and strengthening digestion are two major areas of health that I address and support clients with. There are an increasing number of myths and half truths told about how to bring about hormone balance. This can be frustrating and make you susceptible to numerous tests that ...
Views: 1509 - Hypothyroidism symptoms can lead to impaired driving, similar to DUI from alcohol - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHypothyroidism symptoms can lead to impaired driving similar to alcohol-induced DUI (driving under the influence). Hypothyroidism results from the insufficient hormone production by the thyroid gland, which can slow down many bodily processes including brain function. Until now, little research ...
Views: 1508 - What to Look for In HGH Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Harold EdgerlyHGH Supplements are now available in a variety of forms for people who are looking for the many health benefits of Human Growth Hormone without breaking the bank. In the earliest days of HGH therapy, it was available only by injection and required a prescription. Even then, you would have to ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Does Salicylic Acid Work for Acne? - by Salicylic Acid and Acne
Salicylic acid is by no means the best line of defense against acne. If we make a direct comparison to active agents such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic would probably lack a few important anti-bacterial characteristics.
However, it’s believed that this particular ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - 4 Dangers of Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Cara NicoleThere aren't many people who haven’t dieted sometime in their lifetime. Dieting may include calorie counting, low-card dieting, portion control, supplements, and/or calorie restrictions. If a person does lose weight on these diets, they usually gain all of the weight they lost and some ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - Do You Know Whats In Your Cleaning Products? - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Isabella SamovskyNatural Cleaning Products: A Healthy Choice According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research, “the air inside the typical home is on average 2-5 times more polluted than the air just outside its walls.” Indoor air contamination is mostly created by toxic chemical products such as ...
Views: 1507 - Classroom Safety: Is Your Child’s Teacher CPR Certified? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from American healthWhat if your eight-year-old choked on an eraser? Or your 15-year-old was horsing around in class, fell, hit his head, and then suffocated on his tongue? It may be difficult to imagine, but how would your child’s teacher react to such an emergency in the classroom? Shouldn’t all teachers be CPR ...
Views: 1503 - Degenerative Disc Disease - Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Can Help - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Dr. Michael L. HallMillions of Americans suffer from severe back and neck pain as a result Degenerative Disc Disease. DDD as it is often referred to in the literature is not really a "disease" in the common sense of the word, but rather a term used to describe a process or condition that develops gradually and ...
Views: 1503 - Hair Color - The New Hair Cosmetic For Grey Hair - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIf those strands of grey are giving you jitters just forget it and worry for something better. Hair colors are available in abundance in the fashion stores today that not only cover your grey hair but also enhance your beauty. Graying of hair is a natural phenomenon that occurs in almost 90% of ...
Views: 1503 - Teaching Oral Care to Kids - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Tom GilmourAccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics, tooth decay is one of the most chronic diseases among children, ages 6 to 12, and teens, ages 12 to 19. Children and young adults are five times more likely to struggle with tooth decay than the other common ailments like asthma and hay fever. As ...
Views: 1503 - 7 Steps to Eliminating Refined Carbohydrates from your Diet - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Julie DohertyChances are if you are eating a diet high in Refined Carbohydrates you have a weight problem and you are at high risk for diseases such as diabetes and cancer. You are also increasing your risk of heart failure and circulatory problems. In this article I share with you 7 Steps to eliminating ...
Views: 1502 - Get Off Sugar, Feel Like New - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Dennis PassanteEat the right carbohydrates and watch your health improve! Are you one of the many who believe that fat and cholesterol are the most threatening of dietary indulgences? The truth is, you may have far more to fear from sugar. Recent studies have shown that Americans are eating less fat - which ...
Views: 1502 - The Basics About Kidney Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauKidney cancer is one of the types of cancers that are not very common. It only compromises about 2% of the types of cancers being diagnosed yearly. There are several types of cancer that are known to affect the kidneys. The most frequently occuring type of kidney cancer is a form of renal cell ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Your COPD Can Be More Manageable With The Right Diet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Mark RosenbergI have several patients with COPD and sometimes they have a hard time breathing comfortably, or get fatigued, especially after eating larger or heavier meals. As I tell them, it’s better to eat 4-6 smaller meals a day than 3 heavier ones as eating too much at one time makes much more work for ...
Views: 1502 - Do You Know Your Numbers? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonUse any search engine and type in the phrase ‘Know your numbers‘. The search engine will identify dozens upon dozens of web-sites focused on the importance of knowing your numbers when it comes to health related matters. You will find that virtually all of the web sites are very legitimate ...
Views: 1501 - Tooth Development In Children - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Steven BrazisPrimary teeth are the first teeth that appear in a baby. These teeth start appearing in your child at around six months of age and often, all primary teeth appear by the time your child is three years old.Whenever ages are mentioned in this article, remember that these are guidelines only and if ...
Views: 1501 - Ice Your Muscle Pain Away - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Bette DowdellMuscle problems tend to accompany endocrine issues, especially adrenal glands that can’t or won’t keep up. Of course, they also tend to accompany life as a jock or a do-it-yourselfer. But with endocrine people, muscles act up without a cause. As the song says, that’s life. Our muscles get ...
Views: 1500 - Is cheap cigarette the cause of flight attendant’s sinus? - by Cheap cigarettes
Here’s an unbelievable, but true news story making the rounds of websites on cigarette. Ever wonder what causes sinus? An American Airlines flight attendant thinks it is secondhand tobacco smoke.
Cheap Cigarettes and common cold
Secondhand cheap cigarette smoke! Geez, be ...
Views: 1500 - 3 Ways to Tap into Emotional Health - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Caroline LawrenceDo you want to put a bounce back in your step? Your good health is your choice! Did you know that 75% of today's disease is due to stress and tension in your body? 1.Organs and the inside Story Your body is like a suitcase, all packed for travel with the necessities you need just like your ...
Views: 1499 - 6 Benefits of & 4 Tips To Get a Good Night’s Sleep - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs a Personal Trainer in Swansea my day starts at 6am every morning, this does not mean that I do not get a good night’s sleep. We all love the great feeling of waking up from a great night’s sleep; it gives you the perfect start to the day. We’ve also all felt sluggish for the whole day after a ...
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