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- Anxiety and Your Kidneys - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Elisabetta ReistDid you know that your kidneys have an influence on your anxiety and viceversa? Prevention is a basic tenet of holistic health, and a necessity for the maintenance of optimal kidney health. In its role as blood filter and detoxifier (fluid and waste manager) the kidney is open to significant ...
Views: 1411 - Identifying STD Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanSexually transmitted diseases (STD) are becoming very common, with more and more people getting infected with these diseases. Prevention is still the best way to avoid these diseases, but for those who are already suffering from such, early treatment is necessary to avoid complications. Learn ...
Views: 1411 - Make Water Count - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Yolanda CardenMillions of us don't feel as good as we should because we don't drink the eight or more glasses of water we need daily. Water is an often overlooked nutrient, one that's involved in practically every bodily process. I know that if I'm dehydrated, I feel really tired. But when I drink water ...
Views: 1411 - Candida: Why You Need to Know If You Have It and What To Do - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Pamela LevinCandida: What Is It? Candida is a yeast infection and can occur anywhere in your body - in local tissues such as eyes, mouth, ears, vaginal tract, urethra, prostate, breast - and also throughout your entire system. If it is systemic, it can cause a variety of symptoms, some of them merely ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Important Information About ALS Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanYou might have heard about ALS disease and have often wondered what it is. There is also this fear that you might also have it, especially if you are not well-informed about this particular disease. To learn more about ALS disease, here are some important information that you should know about ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Nutrition as a Key Element in Preventing Cancer - by Nutrient rich foods have long been associated with cancer treatment, with mounting evidence about the effect these foods have on disease prevention and reversal. Food Matters, an online nutritional information website, has this month launched its Cancer Learning Program.
The learning program ...
Views: 1410 - Study identifies symptoms of suicide risk for people with depression - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor most people, when we feel sad we eat a bit of chocolate, watch a favorite movie or get together with friends and family. Unfortunately, serious depression cannot be cured by taking a vacation or having a laugh. It is something that affects your entire life and can be very difficult to ...
Views: 1410 - Permaculture - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Ovidiu DotIs the way we can use the land around us in a natural manner to gain the food we need. Also it is a system of farming that uses the rules of nature by searching for its synergies, through a design chosen for the optimal form, with the best connections between plants in mind. The relationship ...
Views: 1409 - The Swine Flu Epidemic: How Worried Should We Be? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.I posed this question in early October to the Mayo Clinic, Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and a few medical practitioners on the front lines in Chicago, Baltimore and Dallas. I was looking for the real truth behind the wildly conflicting information emerging from media ...
Views: 1409 - Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerDiabetes is a disease that affects over 20 million Americans each year. Diabetes is characterized by an improper use or production of insulin that results in the body not processing or using glucose. Glucose is a type of sugar that is responsible for providing energy for the body. Diabetes is ...
Views: 1409 - The Top Ten Energy Enhancers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Susan SchenckWant more energy? People who maximize their EQ (energy quotient) using these 10 energy enhancers* will have more energy than they know what to do with. 1. RAW FOODS. Eat a diet high in raw foods, especially vegetables, sprouts, green leafy vegetables and superfoods high in minerals (such as ...
Views: 1408 - Possible Naturopathic Explanations for Female Infertility - by Submitted on May 10, 2007 from Dr. Pamela FrankOnce some of the more evident causes of infertility such as endometriosis and fibroids have been ruled out, infertility may be explained by the following: Implantation Problems – This is a significant cause of fertility problems and cannot be adequately assessed diagnostically. An ...
Views: 1406 - What Should You Do If Your Child Has A Dental Problem? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Steven BrazisDental problems range in their degree of seriousness. The following tips can prove helpful:Dental problems in children could be hereditary. Regular brushing and flossing may not be enough to prevent serious cavities. Consult your dentist to correct the problem while your child is young. Heredity ...
Views: 1406 - Acupuncture & Children - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Shoshanna KatzmanHow many people realize how much acupuncture treatments can help children rid themselves of unwanted illness? Rearing children without overuse of antibiotics, ear tubes, allergy shots, and excessive use of OTC and prescription medications can be a daunting task. If western society understood how ...
Views: 1405 - Shingles Symptoms and How to Spot Them - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanNot a lot of people are aware of the disease called “Shingles.” For some, they may confuse it with chicken pox. This is not a far-off assumption since the causative factor of both chicken pox and shingles are the same. However, they both differ in their presenting symptoms and the time of the ...
Views: 1404 - Acknowledge How To Stop Ringing In The Ear - 3 Ways To Eliminate The Ringing Virtually Overnight - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Hans RichardsonThe ringing sound in your ear, which also known as Tinnitus Syndrome, is one of the major problem among our community these days. There are approximately around 8 millions people around the world is facing with this problem which gave a big impact to the medical research for treating this ...
Views: 1403 - Nail Fungus: The Treatment and Medication Options - by If you notice a yellow or white spot under your toenail or fingernail, then you may have nail fungus infection. When fungi infect your nails, be prepared to see discoloration and thickening of the edges. This might be a potentially painful and unsightly problem for you.
Generally, these ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Skin Parasites From Hell - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Richard KuhnsSkin Parasites that make your skin crawl are here to stay. They appear to itch from under your skin and are impervious to all standard medical treatments. Elimite and Quill will give you a four day reprieve and then the itching returns and it's relentless. The only thing that helps are hot ...
Views: 1403 - Types of Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2006 from Yolanda CardenTypes of Pain It's clear that pain is understood by anyone and that everyone feels it a bit differently. Overall, pain is an unpleasant sensation that occurs in varying degrees of severity and is a consequence of a number of processes. In order to manage pain, doctors discern its intensity and ...
Views: 1403 - 4 Colon Cleansing Myths Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Mark AmentAs someone who has benefited from and promotes certain kinds of colon cleansing everyday, I am very familiar with the arguments both for and against colon cleansing. Unfortunately there is a quite a bit of hype on both sides of the colon cleansing world. That can make it difficult to get to ...
Views: 1402 - Diet For Acne Free Skin - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=diet-for-acne-free-skin One interesting finding of a study led by Loren Cordain raised suspicion that something in the Western Diet promotes acne. The study examined 1315 15-25 year olds ...
Views: 1402 - Malaria Protein: Next Cancer Treatment – Experts Found - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Dan AlticResearchers seeking а vaccine tо protect pregnant women аgаіnst malaria have stumbled аcгоѕѕ wһаt tһey believe tо be а potential cancer treatment. In cell cultures аnd mice wіtһ multiple forms оf thе disease, malaria proteins armed witһ а toxin sought oυt anԁ absorbed cancer cells, released thе ...
Views: 1402 - Single Moms Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI went to my niece's first birthday party on Saturday. I was looking so forward to it. I can't believe it's already been a year for them. I remember getting the call that my sister-in-law was in labor, driving up to the hospital, and being in the waiting room... EAGER. Eager to make sure they ...
Views: 1402 - Top Benefits of Simple Healthy Habits That Can Actually Change Your Life for The Better! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonHealthy habits not only help you in keeping your body fit and healthy, but it has great mental benefits as well. Everyone around us knows that habits including exercising, eating well, as well as avoiding toxic substances makes ultimate sense, but have you ever wondered why do you actually ...
Views: 1402 - What power naps do to your memory? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor decades researchers have studied the science of sleep. Sleep problems are common in North America, so the need to understand the suspension of consciousness is huge. Today, scientists say with confidence that sleep not only provides our bodies with the restorative rest it needs, it also ...
Views: 1402 - Optimal Protein Intake For Top Performance - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzProtein requirements are a controversial topic in health and fitness. Some fitness fanatics say that you need waay too much and some nutritionists are simply too short on their recommendations for someone working out. I do think however that when exercising, people need to get more then ...
Views: 1401(3 votes) - How to Combat Brain Ageing - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Martin MakStudies have shown that regular exercise may not only improve thinking and memory in the elderly. It may help turn back the clock on brain ageing. Evidences in 2 new research studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can be effective in this area. In one study, researchers found ...
Views: 1400 - Stay Calm Under Pressure: Combating Chronic Work Stress - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from James BurbankI think it’s safe to say that we’ve never seen an election like this one, with such a polarization of political and ethical views. And the bitter war of words between the two candidates has seemingly left workers all across the country feeling more stressed out than usual. According to the a ...
Views: 1400 - Tinnitus Remedies: Is There One That Works Best? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Steve BerchtoldIf you’re like me, you’ve got a problem in your head. No, I’m not talking about a mental problem. I’m talking about tinnitus remedies for the noise that seems to emanate from your ears. It’s a very common problem and that’s why I’m writing about it. Do you hear a ringing, hissing or any other ...
Views: 1399 - Can Yogurt Make You Live Longer? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellDuring my college days, very few people took yogurt seriously. It had a funny taste and not everyone was willing to make the sacrifice of eating it. That trend changed when yogurt was marketed as a health food. New flavors like vanilla and strawberry were introduced and sugar-free and low-fat ...
Views: 1398 - Learn of Haemorrhoids – Symptoms and Causes - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Haemorrhoids are actually blood vessels located in the smooth muscles of the rectum and the anus. They are a normal part of the human anatomy and are located at the junction where small arteries meet veins. They are cushioned by smooth muscles and connective tissue and are classified ...
Views: 1398 - Overweight Kids Become Obese Adults - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from richard LipmanObese Kids Become Obese Adults Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start kids on ...
Views: 1398 - Why Poor Sleep Lowers Your Immune System - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongHave you ever wondered 'exactly' why we tend to sleep longer when we're sick? As you might already know, we sleep in "sleep cycles". We can categorize these cycles into "light sleep", and "deep sleep." But just HOW important deep sleep is to our immune system?... As you read, it's during the ...
Views: 1398 - Little Known and Potential Uses of Cannabidiol - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Rahul RahejaCBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural cannabinoid included in the plants of the cannabis family. Both hemp and marijuana have a place with this same cannabis plant family, yet they are two particular plants (actually, not systematically) with various CBD content. Marijuana contains both ...
Views: 1397 - The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from John MericleThe Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup Before we get to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), we will take a brief look at two other frequently used sweeteners, dextrose and maltodextrin. Dextrose Dextrose is more or less an industry term for glucose. Glucose is the most prevalent ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Healing from the Heart of Your Dream - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Roberta OssanaHealing in the Heart of Your Dream by Graywolf/Fred Swinney In 1984 in my therapy groups, I was using primarily Gestalt process in working with dreams. One morning, rather than following the usual Gestalt practice of exploring the relationships and conflicts between symbols or parts of ...
Views: 1396 - PRK and Other Treatment For Recurrent Corneal Erosions - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Jay StockmanAn injury to the outer layer of the cornea, the Epithelium, usually heals with in a few days, and results in no long term damage. However, if the Epithelium does not fully reattach to the underlying layer, Bowman’s Layer, then that focal point may be a source of future problems. This is called a ...
Views: 1396 - Work On Your Wasteline - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Derrick HayesWork on Your Waste Line Encouragement Speaker Derrick Hayes I walked in the building to clock in for work one day and I overheard two women talking about me. I don’t think I was supposed to hear their conversation. The first lady said, “He’s cute, but just a little bigger then I like them”. ...
Views: 1396 - Identifying the Different Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauAffecting almost 3% of the entire population, diabetes is indeed a disorder that is very common. When this is not controlled, there are several complications that can occur. Here are the different signs and symptoms of diabetes and how your diabetes recipes should be like. Diabetes mellitus ...
Views: 1395 - What Are The Common Complications That Can Happen to A Stage 4 Lung Cancer Patient? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Jessy DelawareNo wonder lung cancer is the deadliest disease worldwide, killing around 200,000 people every year and only around 5% of the patients are able to survive after being diagnosed for five years. Oncologists are not able to provide definite survival rate for patients with stage 4 lung cancer. ...
Views: 1395 - How to Cope with a Teething Toddler - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Amelia GrantIt can be quite exciting when your baby receives their very first tooth, but unfortunately, teething can cause quite a bit of pain. What makes it harder still is that the teething stage can take a long time to complete, as your child will be getting new teeth for several years to come. The ...
Views: 1394 - Snacking is Damaging Health; Mrs. Obama is Off Target - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsA study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs paints a picture of children who can’t stop eating. They are addicted to junk food snacks and they just can’t seem to stop. They are getting larger and hungrier by the minute. They have three extra meals per day in the form of snacks, ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - The Top 10 Things to Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2004 from Susan DunnDifficult to diagnose, with no known cause (and/or multiple causes), and no known cure, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME) plagues over 1,000,000 people in the US. Here are some of the latest findings about this syndrome: 1. About 1.3 million people in the US have ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Types of CNA classes online - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaWhile pursuing your career in the health care industry, it is essential to collect all the relevant information such as CNA classes, training modules, type of the course, duration of the course, fees structure, and the certification details. The career prospects is also one of the important ...
Views: 1394 - 4 Fundamental Anti Aging Tips You Can’t Live Without - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Ingela JohanssonThere’s a lot of talk about anti aging skin care today. Many companies are trying to sell you products, while others are selling you treatment plans that cost a fortune. Not all of them are bad, but most of them certainly aren’t in your best interest. It all comes down to doing your research, ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - Bedbugs becoming resistant to insecticides - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn some U.S. cities, bedbugs are becoming resistant to insecticides. Neonics are a common form of insecticides to eliminate and control bedbugs, but the new study has uncovered that many bedbugs are becoming resistant to this common mode of control. Data was collected from homes in Cincinnati ...
Views: 1393 - Cbd Oil For Selfgrowth - Storage and Shelf Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2019 from Rahul RahejaAs humans, self-growth is compulsory and necessary. When you stop improving, you begin to lose value. Do you know you can improve on yourself with the aid of CBD oil? The CTFO CBD oil is known if it's nutritional and health's benefits. Thanks to nature's gift to humanity. How to best preserve ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Holistic & Integrative Professional Selfcare Plan - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Gerald VestNational Injured Warrior Alliance (NIWA)-- Recovery-Restoration-Resilience Individual Health Care Plan & Daily Routine Self-Care Outline Gerald W. Vest, LISW/LMT UNM Tricare Provider Introduction As Chinese medicine is described by Bill Moyers in "Healing and the Mind: "...it is ...
Views: 1393 - How You Do Something is as Important as What You Do - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Marc LernerIn a health crisis, you will find many suggestions that come from the professionals you see that tell you what to do, but equally important is how you do them. In the past, the doctor’s role in healing was to be the unquestionable authority. Today, in the interest of reducing medical expenses, ...
Views: 1393 - James Cameron on franchises such as Harry Potter, "More and more ridiculous" - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from alex xuThe man she accused of making a copy of Pocahontas dressed in blue acknowledges that Hollywood suffers a crisis of rampant creativity. While preparing its two sequels of Avatar, James Cameron has dared to charge against the business of citing the saga of Harry Potter. "Hollywood is lacking ...
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