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- Are The Foods You Are Eating Keeping You In Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Jesse CannoneWhen I say “Inflammation,” thoughts of painful joints, muscles, swelling and loss of mobility probably comes to mind. But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflammation in your body can lead to serious disease such as diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and Alzheimer's ...
Views: 1499 - Taking Action to achieve your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Lisa PhillipsSometimes a goal looks so big, you can end up feeling overwhelmed and give up before you have even started! That is why it is so important to chunk your goal down to small manageable chunks and set yourself a target for completing each chunk. So, say for example, you have set yourself an ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Supportt Your Body's Natural Detoxification - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy HoustonDetoxification: Top Ten Ways to Support Detox on a Raw Foods Diet Aid your body with the process of detoxification by using these simple, yet highly effective methods of supporting your body’s natural detoxification process. Breathe: Deep full inhalations and exhalations bring in extra ...
Views: 1498(3 votes) - Allow Your Child To Be the Master Of His Body - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Shaya KassTake care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. Jim Rohn I remember when my oldest son was born, it was November. He was born in Los Angeles and my Mom came from New York for the big event. My mother insisted on dressing him to go home from the hospital. Being a New Yorker (and ...
Views: 1497(3 votes) - Attack of the Living Dead? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brad CaseIn a previous article, we discussed where bacteria come from, their life cycle and their purpose in life. Now, I’d like to discuss viruses. While bacteria and viruses are often discussed together, they are as different from each other as an elephant and an ant, which also happens to be their ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Happy and healthy with houseplants - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from simon stirlingBy Austin Clark Indoor plants brighten up homes and workplaces by bringing colour, shape and sometimes even fragrance to a living space. While those mood lifters are all very tangible, did you know that plants can also brighten your day by making you feel better? Over the years, plenty of ...
Views: 1497 - Height Increasing Exercises - Don't Miss This at All If You Want to Increase Your Height - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Walter ConnorThink your method past your growing years? Think once more...as a results of the actual truth is we have a tendency to have a tendency to adults will still grow a pair or a lot of inches taller. Height increasing exercises developed by fitness specialists have spread out the globe for any adult ...
Views: 1497 - What Are the Common Symptoms of Lyme Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauLyme disease is a serious infection that is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This type of bacteria is found in small animals such as deer and mice. It is more common in grassy areas where these animals live. The infection can be transmitted through tick bites. When the ticks that ...
Views: 1496 - 25 Ways To Heal Your Cancer 75% Of The Time - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Madalyn SuozzoThere are two ways of seeing the world. In the old paradigm nature is something the establishment goes against and attacks. The world is seen only through the 5 senses and what appears solid is accepted with trepidation. Everything is dissected and seen as separate. War is seen as a way to ...
Views: 1495 - Looking Out For Asthma Signs And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Danica SusanAsthma is a very common condition among adults and children alike. Asthma signs and symptoms can range from the very mild to severe. In fact, most people think that they just have a cold or some allergic reaction to something. What they do not know is that they have asthma, and undiagnosed ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - For Better Sleep Patterns, Avoid The Infamous Sleep Robbers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people today sacrifice sleep hoping to extend their work hours, finish chores at home, study for exams, or simply play videogames or watch television. Although it is perfectly all right to miss a night or two of restful slumber, persistent or chronic sleep deprivation can create havoc ...
Views: 1494 - We're #37! - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseThere’s a lot of talk these days about reforming healthcare, and much of this talk is centered around universal health insurance. But the elephant in the room is: no matter who’s paying for the care, our health as a nation isn’t going to improve until we fix the healthcare system. Americans ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - Sensible Portion Sizes - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible portion sizes; in this day and age it seems to become more and more difficult to gain control of the amount of food we are presented with in certain situations. Everywhere we turn we are asked to add an extra scoop, supersize our meal and what was once an acceptable serving is now ...
Views: 1493 - 5 Simple Steps to Transform your Health – Changes to Start your Healthier Life Today!!! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Julie DohertyNo matter where you are now. If you are feeling deplete of Energy, Vitality you Feel that you are Lacking the very Essence of Life. That you know is missing for you to Enjoy Optimal Health. You. When the energy in your life is low we feel negative towards people and events in our ...
Views: 1492 - Acidic Body Symptoms - What Everybody Ought To Know -- About How To Have Better Health - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from George MephisAre you over acidic? Just the sound of that word can make you think about what's happening to the insides of your body day in and day out from the constant bombardment of foods we eat. The way we live in our modern society may be the root of our acidic body symptoms and all the current health ...
Views: 1492 - How to Identify Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanChronic fatigue syndrome, more commonly known as CFS, is a complex disorder that is characterized by long-term fatigue that is not relieved by rest. It is usually worsened by physical or even mental activity. CFS can significantly lower a person's level of activity, affecting even their ...
Views: 1492 - Is Obesity A Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Richard ClarkeDid you know obesity is now an actual disease in America? The American Medical Association voted to classify it as a disease last year. Overnight millions of Americans became officially “diseased”. Is this a crazy or clever move? I don’t really know. Basically they are saying being fat ...
Views: 1492 - Crohn’s Disease and Arthritis: Arthritis as a Symptom of IBD - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Margaux DiazCrohn's disease, also known as Crohn’s syndrome, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any part of gastrointestinal tract. Basically, it’s an inflammation of the colon and small intestine. You shouldn’t confuse IBD with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Inflammatory bowel ...
Views: 1491 - One in Six Cancers Caused by Infection - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Cory CouillardData emerging from the Lancet Infectious Disease reveal that infections account for one in six cancers worldwide. The incidence for 27 different cancers in 184 countries was found to be caused by four main types of infections. It is now estimated that 1.9 million cases of cancer per year can ...
Views: 1490 - Symptoms of Leukemia: Spotting Them Before It is Too Late - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanLeukemia is a type of cancer that is very common nowadays. It does not choose who it attacks: men, women, children, adults, Caucasian, African-American, Asian, Hispanic – we are are all at risk. According to the latest survey conducted, almost 44,000 people will be diagnosed with leukemia by ...
Views: 1490 - What’s In Your Shopping Cart? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWhen you go to the grocery store and look in your shopping cart, is it full of fresh colorful healthy foods or is it packed full of pre-packaged dead food loaded down with salt, sugar and preservatives? It is a good question to ask yourself and one that is worthwhile having a closer look ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Taking a Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Debbie TurnerTaking vacations allows time for relaxing and enjoying yourself in being free from your everyday responsibilities at home and at the office. It is your moment to travel and explore the world. Vacations also bring unforgettable memories that will last for a lifetime. Making good memories is good ...
Views: 1489 - Health tips:a must read! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Emmanuel AlukaoguWe have done some write ups on some of the best of health tips or tutorial you need to know or memorize daily for a good healthy living.So relax and sit back taking time to read the list here they are below: (1) Learn to do stretching exercise when you wake up.It boost circulation and ...
Views: 1489 - How to remove skin tags? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Mario CoraThe thought of skin tags, or cutaneous projections on the skin, might sound a bit horrendous to some. Having skin tags has caused discomfort and embarrassment to some people. The need to have these skin tags removed becomes stronger when they appear in visible parts of the body, especially ...
Views: 1489 - Most common Types of Cancer -Cancer of Esophagus/Esophageal cancer - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Kyle NortonEsophageal cancer Espophagus or gullet, an organ in vertebrates, is the tube that lead foods from the pharynx to the stomach. Esophageal cancer is not very uncommon and caused by malignant of the esophagus due to abnormal cell growth as a result of the DNA alternation of the cells that line the ...
Views: 1489 - 97% Fat Free...Not! 97% Fat Free...Not! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyWe've all heard of the term 97% Fat Free, It's everywhere, just take a walk down the dairy isle of your local supermarket and you will soon see how popular it has become. I would take a stab at saying 75% of all products in this isle wear some sort of Fat Free advertising but let's get straight ...
Views: 1488 - Happy New Year Every Day! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchCarla woke up on New Years day not feeling like she was going to have a good day. She didn't want to start the new year feeling badly because it might be an omen of things to come. What if we treated every day as a new year? Today is just another day on the calendar. In fact, for much of the ...
Views: 1488 - The incorrect application of the speaking and singing voice... Does it always fall in the category of the Voice Repair? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Diana YampolskyThe answer to that question, luckily, would be no, not always. Sometimes, people using their speaking and their singing voices in the not exactly safe and correct manner. In fact, the misuse of the human voice begins from the lower drowned position of the voice, which also results in a lower ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Fighting Crohn's Disease - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Robert SopiasCrohn's disease is a painful and often debilitating inflammatory disease of the intestinal tract. Crohn's affects at least 500,000 Americans, and millions more worldwide. Sadly, this condition can be termed "a disease of the young" because it primarily targets young people in the prime of life, ...
Views: 1487 - Fix Me Quick Doctor - Dinner's 'A Waitin' - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Robert Dave JohnstonIn this article we are going to talk about personal responsibility as it relates to weight loss, health and wellbeing. The stories related here are from real life persons. Names have been changed, but the examples are clear as day for us to ponder and examine. The Blame Game Personal ...
Views: 1487 - Know Why You Need Professional Fitness Trainers over Diy Training - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Ron SpencerAre you on the verge of losing some weight? Well, you should not waste any more time and start preparing an exercising schedule fast. A lot of fitness enthusiasts believe that it is not a difficult task for them to carry out the training on their own as they have got some training videos and ...
Views: 1487 - Fighting the Flu Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWith Fall, we brace ourselves for many changes – leaves change color, kids are back at school, and the carefree way of life we’ve been living all summer falls victim to the fears associated with flu season which has come knocking at our door. Naturally, trying to protect yourself and your family ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - My Doctor Aggravates Me Every Healthcare Visit. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Curt GrahamYou know it! I do too. Doctors can have a bad day, act grumpy, snap back at you, and even intimidate you verbally. But it's doubtful that the rare sudden burst of unacceptable attitude or verbal comments would drive you away. Here we're discussing the repetitive occurrence of offensive ...
Views: 1486 - Chondro-malacia Patella Most common cause of knee pain in young individuals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2017 from Dr. Bakul AroraChondro-Malacia Patella (CMP) is the most common cause of knee pain in younger individuals. It terally translates to: Chondro = Cartilage. Malacia = Softening. Patella = Knee cap bone. This is the first stage of degeneration. The cartilage becomes soft. If ignored, it gradually starts to ...
Views: 1485 - 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) - Diet Controversies - by Chapter 42 from Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill
Let us take a short walk through different diets that traditionally sustained human populations on different parts of the globe. We will show the involvement of fats and oils in these diets, and begin a process of looking more closely at how the ...
Views: 1484 - How to Treat Rotator Cuff Injury and Shoulder Blade Pain - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanWhat should you do when you have rotator cuff injury or shoulder blade pain? Should you immediately take pain medications? If you are not aware of what to do, here are some treatment methods that you should keep in mind. As you must know, the shoulders are the most mobile joints of the body. ...
Views: 1484 - Recognizing Toxic Shock Syndrome and Blood Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanYou might have heard of the diseases toxic shock syndrome and blood cancer but you are not fully aware of what these are. These are life-threatening disorders especially when not treated immediately. Here are some important information that you should know about these disorders. Toxic shock ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - How Can You Protect Yourself From Serious Mosquito Borne Diseases When You Travel On Vacation? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Dorothy YamichThe mosquito is a major cause of a number of serious diseases throughout the world. Five of the most prevalent mosquito borne diseases are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, and West Nile Virus. Malaria is the most common of these serious diseases caused by ...
Views: 1483 - WARNING! - There is a Difference Between Alcohol Detoxing And Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Pixie ForestFirstly, let me make it clear that there is a difference between detoxing from alcohol, and detoxing from an alcohol addiction. Here I am only talking about detoxing from alcohol. If you have an alcohol addiction, you are going to need professional help. Please call your local Salvation Army or ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - The Fluoride Fraud - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Bette DowdellEnough with the fluoride already! Communities began adding fluoride to our drinking water based on “scientific” studies–which turned out to be bogus–claiming fluoride would protect our teeth from cavities. Based on the same “science,” companies put the stuff in toothpaste. Fact is, fluoride ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - The Hidden Hazards of Digital Devices and Blue Light on Children's Eyes - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Aaron KesslerImagine it’s 2035 and you get a call from your son who proceeds to inform you that, at the young age of 32, he’s going blind as a result of macular degeneration. Your immediate thought is how is this possible? Macular degeneration is a disease of the old. It is not a disease for young, ...
Views: 1482 - Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - by STATISTICAL FACTORS
1. AGE - 75% occurs in women over 50
2. LIFETIME EXPOSURE TO ESTROGEN - risk increases with early menarche, no pregnancies, late menopause, birth control pills, estrogen therapy.
3. FAMILY HISTORY - two close relatives with premenopausal breast cancer increases risk.
4. ...
Views: 1481 - Managing Your Personal Health Record - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Diane KeefeThe importance of managing your personal health record cannot be emphasized enough. If there is a health crisis and a patient goes to an emergency room, the doctors do not have access to your personal health information. They could administer drugs to which a person is allergic or refuse to ...
Views: 1481 - Natural Ways of Addressing Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Rita LouiseCeliac Disease, celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestines. In our bodies, the small intestine is responsible for the absorption of the foods we eat. When someone with Celiac Disease ingests foods that contain gluten, the body produces ...
Views: 1481 - Plan For Retirement By Taking Care On Your #1 Asset - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonYou have diligently saved and put money into your 401K or IRA planning for that magical day when you can retire. And now it looks as if the bottom has unraveled from your dreams. The market has gone bust and so has your vision of a happy retirement in the near future. You will have to tighten ...
Views: 1481 - Properly Taking Care Of Your Home in The Event of a Flood - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Christine AronAlthough there are many problems that can occur within the home, water damage tends to be one of the most devious. Not only can it make it difficult for you and your family because of the damage that occurs, it can also cause hidden damage that may go without action for many years. That is why ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Twittering For Your Health Awareness Event - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Lisa CopenTwitter has quickly become one of the most effective ways of sharing with the world what you believe is important. If you live with a chronic illness or have an interest in a specific health condition, you will find that Twitter can be one of the most exciting ways to let others know about ...
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