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- Positive Singles- Online Dating For HIV Positive - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Jessy JohnsonSingles HIV positive dating site is one that has a large number of users who are interested in the same thing as you: to meet someone you might not easily find in the offline world. For HIV-positive singles, an online dating experience can be a great way to meet like-minded singles. All of these ...
Views: 1393 - Preventing Sports Injuries – 6 Tips To Help You Stay Safe - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Paul KlineAs an athlete or even a person who likes to keep physically fit, you’ll need to have fairly good knowledge about preventing sports injuries. Most sports injuries are completely avoidable but many people do not have adequate knowledge about how to prevent them. This results in a great deal of ...
Views: 1393 - This Is Your Endocrine System: Thyroid - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Bette DowdellOur most well-known endocrine gland is the thyroid. Not nearly as well known is the fact that half the population has thyroid problems, mostly undiagnosed or mistreated. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located by your Adam’s apple, controls metabolism and affects everything else. You ...
Views: 1393(4 votes) - Avoid Choking the Cornea - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Jay StockmanContact lenses have been worn for many decades and have improved substantially over the years. Along with this change in lens technology has been a dramatic improvement testing and diagnostic capabilities. While many contact lens wearers do so with out incident, there are many perils that may ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Guidelines To Fight Sciatica And Live Happily Forever - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Rashad KrejcikSciatica can be a complicated problem to cope with. That difficulty is characterized by discomfort in the lumbar region that generates down to the legs. Sciatica can be quite an aggravation when it begins to interfere with your day to day activities. However, there is nothing that you need to ...
Views: 1392 - Is anxiety disorder a serious mental illness? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Usama MalikAnxiety and stress are normal emotions that are present in everyone’s life. Anxiety in one off instances such as with meeting deadlines at work, before taking an important exam or before an important event of life are normal and everyone goes through them at some point or the other. Anxiety ...
Views: 1392 - The ABC(s) to Effectively Manage Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggPain is the single most common reason for patients to seek medical care. The specialty of pain medicine is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of painful disorders. Chronic pain is a pain that persists and is often defined as a pain that lasts ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Addressing Genetic Abnormalities: How to Keep Your Child Healthy Despite Their Genes - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyIt is estimated that 11.1 percent of children visit the doctor due to a genetic issue. Genetic abnormalities come in many shapes and forms, and parents have to tackle these issues in different ways. The following will enlighten you about certain genetic issues and how to deal with them. ...
Views: 1391 - Best Electronic Cigarette for Vaping - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Adam CarryVaping is the key feature of electric cigarettes and it greatly depends on the amount of vapors formed by them. The nicotine concentration along with the flavor chosen together generates the taste for the smoker. Among some of the features that must be considered for having the best electronic ...
Views: 1391 - Tooth Extraction and the cost - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Matthew CottleIn terms of dental procedures, tooth extraction - or having teeth "pulled" - is among patients' most dreaded prospects. Additionally referred to as exodontia, tooth extraction involves removing a tooth from its socket within the jaw bone. Earlier than your dentist considers extraction, every ...
Views: 1391 - Is The Flu Jab Effective? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeEvery year where I live and around the UK many people get the flu jab in an attempt to ward off the flu like symptoms for the dark cold winter months. Let me explain why, unless you are in a “high risk” group you should not bother with the flub jab. They advertise Flu Season like it is a ...
Views: 1390 - What Has Happened To Hippocrates Medicine? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from sherri rabinowitzTo be honest I really don't know why Doctors pledge The Hippocratic Oath any more. This is from my recent experince with my Mom in the hospital. I do not believe that they believe it at all. They seem to only believe in the God of Money. Also the pledge Do No Harm does not mean anything to these ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Yes, Vegetarians Can Eat Bacon Cheeseburgers Too! - by I still get a kick out of the looks of disbelief I get when I tell people that as a vegetarian I absolutely eat bacon cheeseburgers every chance I get. They tell me "I know what a vegetarian is--it's someone who only eats a bunch of vegetables and weird stuff like tofu". Or "you can't be a ...
Views: 1390 - Make My Hair Grow Faster - My Secrets to Make My Hair Grow Quickly, Longer and Thicker Revealed! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Katrine MastonMany reasons exist for to make my hair grow faster so that I can have long hair, say for example a wedding, a reunion, trying to look like a popular movie star, or my boyfriend want me to have long hair. Whatever the reason, growing hair is often not as easy as it might appear for the majority ...
Views: 1389 - Why Hypertension is a Symptom: Not a Disease - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyYou may well be aware of the importance of dealing with the primary or base causes that link ill health to disease. You will find the information that I have presented here for you a vital support for you with either the treatment or prevention of High Blood Pressure. Often hypertension or ...
Views: 1388 - How to Treat Sinus Infection Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Wendy LauSinus infection, otherwise known as sinusitis affects a lot of people. In fact we are all prone to it. It is an inflammation of the nasal passages and the sinuses or cavities in the skull. The sinuses help our body fight infection from bacteria and viruses. It is lined with mucous and tiny hair ...
Views: 1387 - Revised – Sexual Terms - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was browsing through the October issue of an expat magazine recently when I chanced upon an article entitled, “Well-being and Sex”. Intrigued, I read the piece, only to come upon the sexual terms: ‘sexual transmitted diseases’, ‘impotence’ and ‘frigidity’. The author is obviously not a ...
Views: 1387 - Sun Protection Means Learning How to Protect Yourself from Head to Toe - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from David A. ShirSun protection is serious subject matter now and is available in many compounds, forms, shapes and sizes. Sun protection can be mainly categorized as follows; • Sun protection canopy • Sun protection shelter or tent • Sun protection umbrella • Sun protection hat • Sun protection ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Breast Health: What is Digital Infrared Thermography? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampFamiliarizing oneself with the various means to detect and diagnosis breast cancer is incredibly important, and will hopefully enable you, or the women in your life, to make more informed decisions when deciding how to go about breast cancer prevention and protection. Though I do not wish to ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - Diabetes Type 2 – Natural Approaches To Diabetes Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Dana MortensonDiabetes type 2 is perhaps one of the most researched topics anywhere in the world. Thus with all the wealth of information you must have stumbled upon, you may think you already know everything there is to know about diabetes type 2. For instance, you must know by now that diabetes type 2 ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Getting a Good Night's Rest: Natural Solutions For Insomnia - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere are seven main factors that can contribute to sleeplessness: stress, chronic illness or pain, poor nutrition and digestion, over-consumption of stimulants, a poor sleep environment, poor sleep posture, and a disruption to your natural circadian rhythm cycle. While Over-the-Counter (OTC) ...
Views: 1386 - Help Seasonal Allergies! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoOriginally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=help-seasonal-allergies Seasonal allergy season is here once again. While most of my clients/patients struggle with seasonal allergies I RARELY treat them as a primary problem. Thing is, they clear up ...
Views: 1386 - Nursing Pain - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachHealth care organizations are very concerned about the patient satisfaction improvement. Some nurses like it while some others not really, but you have to face the fact that nobody is going to change it. You have to follow new trend and new rules. Well, honestly we, the nurses are here to help ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Dr. Corey's Top 10 Food List - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Corey SondrupDr. Corey Sondrup’s Top 10 Foods for Optimal Health All foods should be Organic, Hormone free, Pesticide free, Antibiotic and Steroid free! The Top 10 Foods are of the opinion of Dr. Corey Sondrup. Dr. Sondrup’s opinions are based on 13 years of clinical experience, along with cutting ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Understanding Narcissistic Tendencies – Narcissists Feel Entitled to specialized treatment - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Amy AdamAn individual with narcissistic personality disorder believes that he or she is special, unique and entitled to receive preferential treatment. This occurs because the narcissist’s psychological makeup is the creation of a False Self - a grandiose pathological version that he or she scripts ...
Views: 1385 - Backpack Safety - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSA recent study by the American Chiropractic Association indicates that school children are overloading their backs with backpacks, and some are suffering permanent problems as a result. Heavy loads can cause painful neck and back problems and injuries for students who don’t pack or carry their ...
Views: 1384 - How to Treat Restless Leg Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Wendy LauDo you often feel restless when you sit down or lying down? Then you might have restless leg syndrome. Also known as RLS, restless leg syndrome is a condition wherein you feel uncomfortable when you sit or lie down even for just a few minutes. It makes people want to stand up and walk around in ...
Views: 1384 - Spring Cleanse an Area of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Carrie SabaSpring is the perfect time of the year to clean out, whether it is cleaning out the clutter in your home with spring cleaning or cleaning out the toxins in your body with a spring cleanse. Spring is a time of growth and renewal as we transition from the darker days of winter to the brighter days ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Ab circle Pro-reshaping your unshaped body. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Rajwinder KaurIf you are excess weight and desire to lose your excess weight then wide range of machines and equipments are there . You can choose anyone depending upon your condition but according to me and my personal experience Ab Circle Pro is awesome . Well, it’s a product that can reshape ...
Views: 1382 - Don't Pull Your Teeth Out! - Pull Oil Instead! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Pixie ForestYou know that feeling of dread ...it's dentist time, because your mouth hurts...and he's gonna do something wild and painful to get to the NON painful bit of being healed from that tooth pain. Yep, I HATE the dentist and all it entails. The smells, the painful moaning coming from next room ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - The Bad Things That Global Warming Can Do To Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is common to see news in the paper or on television about flashfloods in the country or in other parts of the world. These are all caused by changes in the weather and environment which are usually attributed to global warming. Although you may know that these phenomena are serious and can ...
Views: 1382 - Weight Training Exercises – A Need for Change - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI was just talking to a patient yesterday about his work-outs. He mentioned how he had plateaued with his results. I so often hear that comment. I started asking him questions – how often did he worked out? What did he do for his routine? Not surprisingly, he has been doing the exact same ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - 5 Tips in Choosing the Right Rehab Clinic for You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Rasel KhanIt can be an uphill task to find the perfect rehab clinic for the condition you’re recovering from. This is especially true if you don’t know anyone who’s undergone a similar rehabilitation process in the past. As a result, you have to rely on referrals, hoping they are genuine. However, you ...
Views: 1381 - Do You Know About Magnesium Oil and How it Can Help Everyone? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Andy JamesAccording to health experts, up to 60% of all adults may not be consuming adequate magnesium in their diets. Magnesium is commonly found in foods such as cold water fish, spinach, nuts such as almonds, cashews and pumpkin seeds and certain breakfast cereals. Even those that believe they are ...
Views: 1381 - How Many Channels Do The Hearing Aids Have? How Many Do I Need? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Cynthia WitsonThis submit is probably for the greater technical folks obtainable inquisitive about the internal workings of hearing aids (we at Audicus are proud tech geeks). Whoever has accomplished a chunk of research when searching for hearing aids probably had to wrestle with difficult terminology like ...
Views: 1381 - Review: Owners Manual for Injury Prevention (Volume 1) - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Bruce Kaler, M.D. ISBN: 9781453770986 Publisher: Createspace With over thirty years of diverse clinical experience and expertise in work related injuries and healthcare, Dr. Bruce Kaler provides his readers with his Owners Manual for Injury Prevention some great advice for ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - Understanding Addiction To Alcohol - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Father DaveThere is habitually a lot of perplexity over what actually defines alcoholism. People tend to think in terms of the total of beers or glasses of wine they consume in a night out or think it is a matter of how consistently they drink. Alcoholism is defined neither by the bulk a person drinks ...
Views: 1381 - How to Treat Teething Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanIf you ask most parents, teething is not exactly the best moment for both of them and their children. It is in fact very frustrating. Discover what happens when a child shows teething symptoms so that you can manage it easily. The teething process usually begins when a child is three months ...
Views: 1380 - Anti-Ageing Treatments - Fountain of Elixir? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Ray T KnudgetThe multi-billion dollar question is how to intervene in the mechanics of ageing. Theories of ageing fall into two categories - (i) genetic, hormonal and immunological systems are pre-programmed to decline, (ii) influence of environmental factors like stress, diet & exercise. Ageing isn't a ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Dental hygiene: Is There An Alternative To Flossing? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneFlossing is one of those tasks in life that we know we should do, we know the benefits of it, and we know how little time it takes but most of us, just do not do it regularly. Flossing your teeth every night can be a hard habit to develop and maintain, but it’s one that comes with great ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - How to Overcome Stress from Technology - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Michelle Howard SmithiPods, iPads, Blackberries, DVRs, Kindles and more – all fascinating forms of technology. As the technology era continues to explode, there's something interesting that's exploding with it. Stress. With the increase of technology, there was supposed to be an increase in the ease of which ...
Views: 1379 - Vitamin Breakthrough in Preventing Macula Degeneration - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Jay StockmanMacular Degeneration is a progressive disorder that damages the central most part of the retina called the macula. This area of the eye has the highest concentration of neuroreceptors and thus the most acute vision. Any alteration in this section of the retina will result in decreased vision. A ...
Views: 1379 - 5 Ways Your Home Is Making You Sick - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Lisa BeresYour home should be an oasis; a safe place where you go to relax at the end of a long work day, where you spend time with your loved ones, and where you rest and recharge each night as you sleep. But the very place you go to seek comfort and peace may actually be making you sick. As Americans ...
Views: 1378 - MRSA Infections: Another Reason Antibiotics Aren't the Solution for Acne - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Chris GibsonParents across the nation are worried by the seemingly rampant reports of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections in schools across the nation. In recent weeks, a teenage boy has died and dozens of students have contracted the bacterial infection. Health experts say ...
Views: 1378 - Natural Gallstones Cure- Do You Fall In With The Gallstone Four F’s? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Joe BartonOk, I admit it! I occasionally find myself watching Oprah in the middle of the afternoon! But who doesn't? Recently, I discovered Oprah discussing gallstones and immediately I inched to the edge of my seat. After all, my business revolves around gallstones so how could I resist. And I ...
Views: 1378 - Pearl Powder - The Beauty Secret Of The Elite - Queen Of All Health & Beauty Herbals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2018 from Sarah AndersonSurely you've head the buzz about pearl powder. It's being sold by the bucketfuls to consumers all over the world. Why? Because of it's Amazing beauty, aging and health benefits. It not only beautifies the skin, but heals many pains, sickness and disease. It even whitens teeth, prevents hair ...
Views: 1378 - The 8 Rules to Losing Weight Permanently - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from James LeGrandMost of us have gone about weight loss the wrong way. We view it as a "problem" that we must fight to resolve or cure. In actuality, weight gain is the result of our short term thinking and our life style choices. If you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off, it's time to make the ...
Views: 1378 - The impact of technology on our life, living and working - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikThe speed at which technology changes our lives is almost impossible to comprehend. It feels a bit like dancing on a volcano that can erupt at any moment. But especially in a positive way, because in the future we will become (healthier) older, the world is cleaner, we are more prosperous and ...
Views: 1377 - Why Using a Treasuring Map Enriches Your Loved One When She Has Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Dave PipitoneIs there an important woman in your life who has breast cancer? Maybe your spouse or partner, your sister, your mother, your daughter or your friend? Breast cancer can be a lonely journey, an unexpected detour in life. Breast cancer affects millions of women. But most importantly - it affects ...
Views: 1377 - Medicaid Eligibility - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Lisa LongportHealthcare in America is changing. People facing financial hardship constantly wonder what help is available when they need medical attention. It is hard to know where find reliable information, and one of the main areas of concern in healthcare today is Medicaid eligibility. The US ...
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