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- Can't Ever Catch Your Breath? You May Have COPD - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Anica OaksCOPD is short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is a term referring to progressive lung disorders such as emphysema, chronic asthma, bronchitis, and similar diseases characterized by regular and increasing breathlessness, frequent coughing, wheezing, and tightness of the chest. ...
Views: 1375 - What is Homeopathy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorHomeopathy is a holistic system that respects the wisdom of the body. It utilizes remedies that stimulate the body's own immune and defense system to initiate the healing process. It is an approach that individualizes remedies according to the person. Homeopathy is actually an ancient system ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - All You Need to Know About Enamel Hypoplasia - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2018 from Amelia GrantEnamel Hypoplasia is a thing that happens over a long period of time when the enamel of a tooth does not form as it should. If you want to know how to treat, prevent and what causes enamel hypoplasia, you are going to have to know a little about a tooth’s enamel. How tooth enamel works and why ...
Views: 1374 - What High Blood Pressure Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauHypertension, or high blood pressure, is often regarded as the “silent killer.” Having high blood pressure can lead to many complications, and even death. The problem with it is that it that the problem is often unnoticed, and people do not find out that they already have high BP until they get ...
Views: 1374 - Beauty Is as Beauty Eats... - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaDiscover a natural way of eating that can dramatically improve your appearance and your life! Frustrated with costly, invasive or ineffective ways of improving your appearance? In her eye-opening first book, Your Right to Be Beautiful, author Tonya Zavasta shared the natural way she helped ...
Views: 1373 - Cancer Metastasis Process - Insight from the Experts - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Dan AlticSоmеthing patients do nоt want tо hear аnd physicians do nоt want tо say is "your cancer has metastasized." Metastasis is tһe process wһегеby cancer cells spread frоm thе site оf thе original tumor tо onе oг mогe otһеr places іn tһe body. Anԁ witһ uрwагԁs оf 90% оf аll cancer suffering аnԁ ...
Views: 1373 - Organic Food Reduced Pesticide Levels In Children Down To Zero - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Amy TodiscoI don't know about you but sometimes as I load up my grocery cart with organic food, a little part of me wonders if this food is really better than the conventional stuff. Common sense tells me that it is much better not to eat toxic chemicals with my food, whether or not there is a scientific ...
Views: 1373 - Understanding Huntingtons Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanHuntingtons disease or Huntingtons chorea is a genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of the nerves in the brain affecting muscle coordination and eventually dementia and decline in cognitive function. It is more common in Western Europe and less in Asia and Africa. Huntingtons ...
Views: 1373 - A Wake Up Call For Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Joanne JacksonWith yet another election campaign in full swing, our political leaders are once again making promise after promise of what they will do for Canadians, how much money they will save, and how much money they will spend. I know, promises, promises…we’ve heard this all before. What’s caught my ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - How To Eliminate Or Manage Stress - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusAre you a "worry wart?" Is that term familiar to you? It is to me but it's been a long time since I've heard it used. I do remember people telling me years ago when something was really bothering me and they would say, "Oh! you are a just a real "worry wart". How about you? Are you now or have ...
Views: 1372 - Tips to Keep Your Mind Fresh and Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaHow often have you caught yourself on the wrong foot trying to place the person who has stopped to greet you while shopping at the city mall? The face seems familiar but try as you might but you just cannot recall his name. Or, take the case when you parked your car only a short while ago and ...
Views: 1372(2 votes) - Why Pest Outbreaks Can Affect Your Health? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Karen ColeWe all know by now that pests can negatively affect our health, but what is it exactly about them that can make us ill? It could be a number of things, and Empire Pest Control have provided us with some helpful answers to this question. Diseases Diseases are one of the most common effects ...
Views: 1372 - Let the Sun Shine In! Too Much Sun May Give You Skin Cancer But Vitamin D Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyAre you avoiding the sun for fear of getting skin cancer? If yes, then you're not alone. I've done a lot of research and blogged a lot about skin cancer and sun safety because there seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation on the subject that is affecting the behavior and choices of ...
Views: 1371 - Minor Causes of Tinnitus and Tinnitus Pain - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsIf you experienced hearing ringing, buzzing, splashing, ticking or roaring sounds in one or both ears, then you might be suffering from tinnitus. There are some people who have never experienced this condition while there are those who frequently do. So what causes ringing ears? This condition ...
Views: 1371 - Muscular Dystrophy - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerMuscular dystrophy is a progressive disease that involves increasing weakness of the muscles. There are many different types of, but in most cases the skeletal muscles weaken and this often results in dramatically reduced mobility. The first documented case was in 1830, but it is likely to have ...
Views: 1371 - Salt Causes High Blood Pressure – Right? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsSalt Causes High Blood Pressure – Right? “In the West, the connection between salt and hypertension has been convincing enough that many patients with high blood pressure have been forbidden to eat any but the smallest amounts of salt. This implied that salt was somehow an enemy. Now it is ...
Views: 1370 - ***Lutein to Prevent or Reduce the Effects of Macular Degeneration: What Research Shows - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairImagine if, just by taking a little lutein pill each day, you could prevent macular degeneration - the leading cause of blindness among adults over 55 in the United States and other developed countries. That's exactly what the research on lutein is showing. Numerous studies have concluded that ...
Views: 1370 - Get Tips for an Eye Exam in Quincy IL Eye Exams-IEC2020 - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from Alvina JenniferIn the wake of leading eye tests on a huge number of eyes in the course of recent years, I have discovered that patients can get apprehensive when you begin getting things done to their eyes. These tips will not just make it less demanding for you and the staff; they will likewise enable you to ...
Views: 1370 - How to Remove Fluoride from Water - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from MJ PangmanDespite the fact that many technologically advanced countries have stopped or banned the use of fluoride in water, the U.S. and Canada continue to promote water fluoridation. Fluoride (in the form of sodium fluoride, fluorosilicic acid, or sodium fluorosilicate) is added to many municipal water ...
Views: 1370 - New Lens Implants Can Correct Astigmatism after Cataract Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Jay StockmanCataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. The lens becomes yellow or opaque preventing light and images from reaching the retina. They most frequently affect older patients, but may appear in younger individuals as well. While the most common type of cataract is age related ...
Views: 1370 - Passive smoking results in delirious effects - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Balfour MorrisSmoking is by far the most widespread and catastrophic health habit or addiction that has claimed millions of lives and is still on the verge of taking a toll on millions of other people who are standing in the queue of their doors to death. Also, the fact that smoking is very difficult to quit ...
Views: 1370 - The Ultimate Secret To Growing Long Hairs - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayAlmost everyone out there wants to have long hairs and even while some want to keep it short, they still want it to look healthy. Growing long, beautiful and healthy hairs does not require millions of hair care products, and it is not so difficult as well. If you want to grow long hairs and be ...
Views: 1370 - The Life Cycle of a Medical Malpractice Claim - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Peter WendtMedical malpractice claims are some of the most common in the legal world. There is much that can go wrong when a person is under the care of a doctor. They are also some of the most difficult to prove. People who have questions about medical malpractice should understand the process of filing ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - What Your Pet's Health May Say About Your Own - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Taryn DeCiccoDid you know that pet’s illnesses often mirror that of their owners? Sometimes they provide a warning in advance of what is to come. I noticed long ago that friends would get pets that would have similar disorders and later on they would present with the same conditions almost as if the pet was ...
Views: 1369 - Goal Setting the SMART Way - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Hanif KhakiGoal Setting the SMART Way Goal setting is a task that is often overlooked until the New Year, when people decide to set resolutions. However, these resolutions are nothing more than wishes and are far from what we would call "goals". Hence these "so called" goals have very little chance of ...
Views: 1368 - Some Basic Facts about the FDA and How it Fails to Protect Americans from the Dangerous Effects of Drugs and Foods like Genetically Modified Foods, Dangerous Chemical Ingredients and Meat from Factory Farms - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.So many people ask why the FDA does not protect us more. Others ask us how the FDA works. The FDA is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which itself is part of the Executive branch of the United States government. The FDA processes more than $1 trillion worth of ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - 12 Reasons Exercise for Kids is Beneficial for Growth and Development - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Aaron KesslerIf someone had told me, when I was a kid, to stare at a screen for 4 hours instead of play outside, I would have told them to stick it where the sun don't shine! I ran a lot as a kid, as did all my friends. We were in constant motion running through the fields, to the woods, over the creek, ...
Views: 1367 - 8 million childhood deaths caused by preventable illnesses - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWorldwide nearly eight million childhood and teen deaths occur by preventable illnesses. Analysis revealed that six million deaths occurred for preventable and treatable conditions such as diarrhea, malaria, and respiratory tract infections. Authors of the Global Burden of Disease Pediatrics ...
Views: 1367 - Blood Pressure: Is Yours Rising? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHypertension has become the reality for many who are leading stressful lifestyles, coupled with an unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise. The global prevalence of hypertension is currently estimated at 1 billion. That translates into 1 in 3 adults having high blood pressure. Often dubbed the ...
Views: 1367 - Inflammation, The Body's First Line of Defense - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from sarah labdarHave you ever experienced red, painful, swelling, in a body part? This reaction in the body is called inflammation. Inflammation is a normal response by the body to start the healing process. Inflammation can occur for many reasons and be classified as chronic or acute. Although the body ...
Views: 1367 - Is the Hidden Soy in Your Foods Contributing to Illness and Poor Health? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Chocoholics have finally been matched or overtaken by Soyaholics – people who look for soy in every product and sprinkle it over any products that do not contain any. Women eat soy like it is the Holy Grail of food. It has become America's favorite “health” food. Nothing could please the soy ...
Views: 1367(6 votes) - Workaholic or Peak Performer? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe work place is a competitive environment, and is even more competitive in recent times. With promotions becoming all the more important, people are willing to do whatever needs to be done to keep their jobs or get a new one. To get the “bit extra”, you need to do that bit extra, ...
Views: 1367 - 4 Common Myths About Digestive Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIf you have a digestive disorder, you may be inclined to keep it a secret from others. You feel embarrassed over having it. You may not realize is that having a digestive disorder is in fact a very common problem. Not finding out more about the truths of digestive disorders can be detrimental ...
Views: 1366 - High Blood Pressure Treatments Explained - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTreating high blood pressure can be done in a few different ways. High blood pressure treatments vary from diet changes, lifestyle changes, medications and many more. This article is going to explain why and how many of the treatments for high blood pressure work. High blood pressure ...
Views: 1366 - How to Deal with Common Problems During Orthodontics - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Emma KalmanDentists are able to offer a wide range of orthodontic appliances for young children and teenagers. Although removable aligners can be great for adults, they still often prefer to use fixed braces for children. They do provide a high degree of precision and are excellent for correcting more ...
Views: 1366 - Parkinson's Disease Ain't For Sissies - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Bette DowdellMy mom lived with Parkinson’s Disease the last seventeen ears of her life, Let me tell you for sure and for certain that Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is more like scaling Everest than walking in the park. It’s uphill all the way, with no certainty about the about the twists and turns you’ll ...My ...
Views: 1366 - The One Medical Supply Every Home Should Have - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Tim NahmTo be prudent and to live in an orderly fashion every household in America should have a basic array of medical supplies to effectively deal with any minor health issue that potentially does not require the attention of a physician. There are lots of supplies that a household could have. ...
Views: 1366 - Five Expert Tips To Come Up With Literature Review Of Dissertation On Time - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Rose TylerWhat is a Dissertation? A dissertation is a formal lengthy treatise aimed to acquire doctoral degree in a university. Usually students especially of doctorate level are unable to meet the higher expectation of a teacher because of their lack of interest in writing which eventually lower their ...
Views: 1365 - Gallbladder Surgery Or A Natural Remedy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Leslie DutcherEveryone should flush their gallbladder of stones at least once in their lifetime. Many people have their gallbladder removed but God gave us a gallbladder for a purpose - it is not just something given to us to hold stones. The gallbladder is an organ that helps our bodies function properly. ...
Views: 1365 - Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Dr. Renee MammoneThe heart works hard beating about 100,000 times a day and keeps blood pumping throughout your body. Some easy ways to evaluate the health of your heart is pulse rate and blood pressure. The faster your pulse is the less efficient your heart is. Keeping your pulse below 75 beats per minute ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - The Best Tips for Starting a Small Urban Garden - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Natural CaveTaking steps to live a more sustainable life has never been easier. People everywhere are no longer satisfied with planet-killing produce and are starting a movement to regain control of the food system. They are demanding to know where their food is grown and how it is produced. And in many ...
Views: 1365 - Can CNA certification license be transfer to another state - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaCNA certification jobs have always been on high demand and are increasing at a faster pace. The main aim of certified nursing assistant is to provide all the necessary services that the patient demands or required in the process of recovery. The main services that a certified nursing assistant ...
Views: 1364 - What is Micro IVF? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMicro IVF in general can be described as taking either solely oral fertility meds with or without minimal use or injectable gonadotropins when going through InVitro fertilization. The process is the same as doing conventional IVF which entails egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture and ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - What is Micro IVF? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMicro IVF in general can be described as taking either solely oral fertility meds with or without minimal use or injectable gonadotropins when going through InVitro fertilization. The process is the same as doing conventional IVF which entails egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture and ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Breast Cancer: Seize Your Power, Change Your Risk - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Sam EtkinA diagnosis of breast cancer strikes fear in the heart of every woman, and with the lifetime breast cancer rate now approaching one in seven American females, the real possibility of getting breast cancer looms with nagging malaise in every woman’s mind. Breast cancer is the second most ...
Views: 1363 - Inflammation – The “Secret” Cause of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2005 from Al SearsTwenty-five million Americans are in danger of suffering a heart attack and don’t know it. You may be surprised to know that less than half of all heart attack victims had high cholesterol levels. You can find out if you are one of those at risk with a simple blood test called CRP. C-reactive ...
Views: 1363 - Stomach Ulcer Symptoms: Home Treatment Advice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanStomach ulcers will probably be one of the most common conditions that a lot of us suffer today. Ulcers are usually viewed as minor conditions and, therefore, not given the importance that they need. People seem to think of ulcers as part of everyday life. What most people do not know is that ...
Views: 1363 - Stress-less Sleep: Mind-body Medicine You Can Use Tonight - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Boon Kiat ChuaI just attended a seminar today on Stress-Less Sleep: Mind-Body Medicine You Can Use Tonight by Dr. Lim Kok Kwang. Basically the seminar is talking about how to get a good sleep in a natural manner and I thought it is good to share. However, I did not bring with me writing materials so I will do ...
Views: 1363 - Dental Cavities and Abscess - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisDental Cavities and Abscess The teeth gums and the circulatory system to the teeth and gums are an extremely important part of our health. The circulatory system brings arterial blood into the central base of the jaw. Branches of the arteries puncture the tips of the teeth at the roots and ...
Views: 1362 - Health and Illness Simplified - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Corey SondrupCircle any of the Following that Applies to You! Acute Fatigue Malaise Weakness Delirium Tremors Backache Chronic Indigestion Muscular Twitching Abdominal Spasms Impaired Memory Depression Impaired ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - What Can Lumineers Do For Your Smile? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneLumineers are a very popular option for the cosmetic dentist. It gives the cosmetic dentist the ability to modify a patient’s smile with minimal preparation of the teeth. This cosmetic dentistry technique is best used for patients who have spacing between their teeth and only minor tooth ...
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