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- Seven Tips for a Long and Healthy Life - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2006 from Dada VedaprajinanandaAs good as modern medical technology is, it can never save you from the problems caused by a life style that is unhealthy. Instead of getting a modern medical fix for every problem, it is far better to live in such a way that you will hardly ever fall ill. An ounce of prevention is certainly ...
Views: 1317 - Sinus Infection and Sinus Pressure Headache Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsSinus infection is the condition where the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. This restricts the mucus from draining properly, thus causing mucus buildup in your nasal passages. The buildup may cause pressure in the areas where the sinuses are located - eyes, forehead and cheeks. The pressure ...
Views: 1317 - 5 Popular Oral Health Myths You Should Know - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cynthia WitsonEverybody knows that the mouth is the portal into a person’s health. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion in here. How does oral health care affect our overall well-being? Don’t worry. We know you are really confused. So in an effort to distinguish the truth and the lies, we’ll be ...
Views: 1316 - Benefits Of Eating Healthy Breakfast Cereals - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Believe CerealsThere are plenty of breakfast options these days in the market. From muesli to flakes and granola to breakfast bars. Make sure you fuel your body with a healthy start and choose a wholesome and nutritious breakfast cereal for yourself and for your family. Many recipes can be made at home too, ...
Views: 1316 - Cinnamon And Honey - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoCinnamon and Honey Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing". When this ...
Views: 1315 - Let Unprivileged Kids Smile with your donation - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from alex charlsIt has been seen usually that the children of a poor family are belong to single parents in our society. In most of the cases, the children get the full freedom of roaming around to search for food. The fathers or mothers try their best to do some kind of work for having some food for them and ...
Views: 1315 - Rainbow Color Your Way to Organic Daily Health - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestYou know it's important that we eat plenty of different fruits and vegetables every day, yet there are many benefits that you may not have thought of. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have proven to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic and debilitating diseases. Fruits and ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2004 from Rita LouiseAsthma can be a serous and often frightening condition that is typified by a tightening of the chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Asthma is made up of two underlying components: inflammation and constriction. During normal breathing, the bands of muscles that surround the airways are ...
Views: 1315 - Tips on How To Become pregnant And Precautions During pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Ashish SharmaMost women have misconceptions that they can get pregnant as quickly as they want to. But it’s not that easy as u think. While most couples get pregnant without any problems, there are few things that aspiring mothers can do to increases their chances of conception. Almost every women wish to ...
Views: 1315 - What's The Lowest Calorie Alcohol - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2018 from Cynthia WitsonWhat's the lowest calorie alcohol? Information flash: A single night time out can cost you a surprising 1,000 calories in alcohol alone. for the duration of this season’s flurry of festivities, that liquid energy can add up fast–and that’s before you even get to excursion ...
Views: 1315 - What To Do When Your Weight Won’t Budge and You’re Overwhelmed With Fear Over It - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Angela MinelliSummer’s almost over and soon we’ll be back to jeans, sweaters and for some of us, snow shoes. As with every change of season though comes the dreaded fear of whether your clothes from last season will fit or not. I know I’ve certainly felt this way before. It never fails to cross my mind ...
Views: 1314 - Sleep Time is Realignment-of-Energies Time - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Angela MinelliPeople really want their sleep ... Who could blame them? When I’ve experienced bouts of sleeplessness, it hasn’t been pretty. I’m a bear. Plus, it makes me manic and those around me aren’t all that happy about it either. Sleep is so fundamental to health. It effects brain function, ...
Views: 1314 - Two Different Classifications of Brain Aneurysm Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanBrain aneurysm symptoms, just like with all other symptoms from other diseases and conditions, vary from person to person. It could be possible that this certain person may exhibit multiple symptoms, while another person will only manifest one or two. Basing on the symptoms also will also not ...
Views: 1314 - What You Need To Know About Signs Of Miscarriage - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Andy YangAll pregnant women should know about the signs of miscarriage if they want to have a healthy and successful delivery. Miscarriage is the spontaneous termination of a pregnancy that typically happens with in the 1st-2nd trimester of pregnancy whereby the embryo can't survive by itself and this ...
Views: 1314 - Your Best Healthcare Advocate: Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou gathered new information. You have questions about a many different issues. Now you want answers. Where do you find the answers to your questions? What resources do you have to get the answers about your health in particular? Your doctor is your first thought, but you have only one ...
Views: 1314 - A Healer in Every Family - a World Without Pain - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Elisabetta ReistA Healer in Every Family - a World without Pain This is the wish expressed by Master Chunyi Lin, the developer of SpringForestQiGong. In fact, if everybody learned the simple exercises taught by Master Chunyi Lin, the world would experience much less pain. Master Chunyi Lin, has always ...
Views: 1313 - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Healing - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Lisa RaphaelIt is truly inspiring to witness, through this and similar magazines and expos around the globe, how many diverse and exciting approaches there are to healing. Yet beyond the differences, the specialties, the variety of emphases on physical, emotional spiritual or general healing, there are ...
Views: 1313 - Body Mass Index Chart Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorRemember when the body mass index chart first came out? People were running to calculators trying to find out if they are considered overweight and unhealthy. Many, especially athletes, were quicklyshocked to find out they were labeled obese. I'm even talking about lean professional athletes who ...
Views: 1313 - DOES YOUR OWN SNORING WAKE YOU UP FROM SLEEP? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2018 from Cynthia WitsonSnoring is that the vibration of metastasis structures and therefore the ensuing sound thanks to stalemated air movement throughout respiration whereas sleeping. In some cases, the sound is also soft, however, in most cases, it is loud and ugly. Snoring throughout sleep is also a proof, or 1st ...
Views: 1313 - Estrogen dominance and healthy breasts - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Jan JanzenEstrogen Dominance is a term many women have not heard about. Yet, they should not only have heard about, they should understand it thoroughly. Why? This is how seriously Dr. John Lee, author of the book, ‘What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, How Hormone Balance Can Help Save ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - R&B Legend joins Cancer Foundation to change minority myths. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen MeyerDANVILLE, CA. – Raising awareness about the danger cancer poses to minorities is the driving force behind a new partnership between Dana Dornsife, founder and president of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, and legendary R&B artist Lenny Williams. The two have teamed up to urge minorities to take ...
Views: 1313 - The Sleep Tracks Insomnia Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Josh WestThe so called “perfect insomnia natural treatment” can be a dime a dozen and cost you quite a bit of your hard earned money through trial and error. I know because I was one of those hopeless people for almost 5 years until I finally found something that worked without the recurring expense. If ...
Views: 1313 - How To Enjoy A Healthy Life In Old Age - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Mark LovellHow To Enjoy A Healthy Life In Old Age If youth is wasted on the young, then what is to come of old age in relation to the elderly? Prior to reaching old age, many senior citizens live full and active lives. They get married, work full-time jobs, establish friendships and had active social ...
Views: 1312 - LASIK Surgery May Lead To New Eye Problems! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lasik-surgery-may-lead-to-new-eye-problems A significant percentage of people who undergo LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision may experience NEW eye problems according to a recent ...
Views: 1312 - Prozac, A Cure For Lazy Eye? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Jay StockmanAmblyopia, or lazy eye is reduced vision in one eye as a result of a sustained period of visual neglect in childhood, resulting in neither eye glasses nor medical treatment improving the vision in that Amblyopic eye. During infancy, an infant’s neurological system is very flexible, and can ...
Views: 1312 - Trintellix vs Brintellix - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from avita dcostaTrintellix and Brintellix (https://fairpricerx.com/products/trintellix-generic-vortioxetine)the same medicine.The drug, Brintellix (Vortioxetine) is an anti-depressant and inhibits the serotonin’s reuptake. This is a product of Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. and Lundbeck Pharma. This ...
Views: 1312 - Cholesterol Testing: Beginners Guide to Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Saeed SikiruCholesterol is fat found in numerous food that come from animals such as eggs, beef, milk, and pork. Your liver also creates cholesterol. Your body needs cholesterol to function and stay healthy. But too much of it can block your arteries - the blood vessels that lead to your heart. That's the ...
Views: 1311 - Top 10 Ways to Lose 10 Pounds - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Jo Mark1. Cut down on the amount of carbs that you eat. Eat less bread and pasta and you WILL lose weight. A single slice of white bread has 100 calories. One four and a half ounce serving of plain pasta (without sauce) can have as many as 369 calories. 2. Write down your goals and look at them ...
Views: 1311 - What is Holistic Medicine and How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cliff FontenotSo what is holistic medicine? Holistic medicine is treatment that deals with the whole person. That is medicine that doesn't just deal with one particular disease or symptom. In contrast to much of our health care today, this doesn’t help you till something is wrong with you. I know this ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Best Exercises For Beginners To Do At Home - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Cathy scarlettGym anxiety is a real problem individual have to deal with; anxiety issues are especially prevalent for those who are just beginning their fitness journey. Luckily, there are a number of exercises that beginners can do from the luxury of their own home while they attempt to defeat their ...
Views: 1310 - Types of Spine surgery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerSpine surgery is not as serious of an option for back and leg pain anymore. Today’s minimally invasive techniques can make as small of an incision as a half inch, with recovery time practically overnight as opposed to some of the procedures offered in the past. A physician can decide whether a ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - 3 Important Tips to Grow Hair Faster Plus Ensure You Can Enjoy Having Long and Beautiful Hair! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Katrine MastonGrowing long and beautiful hair is a process. The average person's hair grows about 6 inches per year. That's just half an inch a month, not even enough to make up for a short trim. This means that if you want to have beautiful long hair, you need to plan ahead for it. This means not only taking ...
Views: 1309 - Best Practices to Keep Yourself Well During the Cold & Flu Season - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Myra Nissen, CCH, RSHom(NA) Certified Homeopath, Metablolic Balance CoachInfluenza or “flu” refers to the many strains of viruses that are more intense than the viruses that cause the common cold. Symptoms include fever, aching muscles, headache, fatigue, and may involve the digestive tract, causing diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. IMMUNE SUPPORT IS THE BEST ...
Views: 1309 - Chemical Preservatives Found in 18 of 20 Breast Cancer Tumor Tissues Sampled - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Conrad MaulfairWe have known for some time, with the evidence continuing to mount, that many man-made chemicals found in our environment are also found in our bodies. Many of these chemicals are carcinogenic. The unknowns include how much chemical accumulation will cause cancer and what is the effect of small ...
Views: 1309 - What causes Cellulite - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Jo BerryCellulite – those lumpy, dimply areas around thighs, tums and bums - affects most women at some point in their lives. But what causes cellulite and how can it be treated? Cellulite, commonly referred to as 'orange peel skin' can be caused by a number of factors; some are within our control ...
Views: 1309 - Are You Suffering From the Depression Epidemic? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2015 from Laura DankofWhen I got into health care several years ago, I thought naively that I don’t want to work in mental health. By declaring this, I was of the mindset that I would not then have to treat people with depression. I did not want to feel down and hopeless like they did. Well guess what? If you ...
Views: 1308 - Coconut Oil May Be Fatty, But It Is Surprisingly Healthy - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Mark RosenbergFor many years doctors and nutritionists have told their patients to stay away from tropical oils because they are saturated fats that were thought to raise “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and not be heart-healthy. However, some of my patients have recently read or heard about the health benefits ...
Views: 1308 - Deep Breathing Exercises for Asthma, Anxiety and Stress - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake it one breath at a time. Modern life is full of stress and there’s no escaping it. Some experts say stress is the root of all illness – our rapid-pace, high-expectation lifestyle takes a running toll on our immune system. Sooner or later, we’re bound to get sick. We try to eat right, ...
Views: 1308 - Potential cause of Alzheimer’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Research - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneUp until now, causes of Alzheimer’s have only been speculated. Current ideas surround genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. One thing is for certain, though, Alzheimer’s disease has a huge impact on the brain – killing brain cells which leads to memory loss and impaired ability to ...
Views: 1308 - The Benefits of Sunlight - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerDespite what we have been led to believe about sunlight, the right amount of responsible sun bathing can make you happier and healthier. Considering the sun as a friend by using it responsibly can be very beneficial as long as we avoid the damaging effects of chronic exposure. Make sure you ...
Views: 1308 - Botox- How it works and how long it works? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from John LaurusonisBotox- How it works and how long it works? Your brain sends signals down to the nerves to make the muscles react. At the very end of the nerve, acetylcholine is stored, which when stimulated by an electrical impulse down the nerve, releases the acetylcholine on the target; the muscle then ...
Views: 1307 - Handling The Special Requirements Of Highly Sensitive People - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Stella CarterOften, we come across people who react differently to situations than the average person. Their levels of endurance seem quite low, and they have unusual physical and interpersonal sensitivities, which can be hard for others to understand. They are categorized medically as highly sensitive ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Hemp Seed Benefits As A Nutrient Source, Medicine And Curative Measure - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Tracy NarvaezHemp seed benefits have been used in western food and medicine only in recent years. However, the Chinese have long known about their advantages. Nutritionally, they're superior to many excellent foods and they also seem to have certain compounds, which have remained unidentified, that may bring ...
Views: 1307 - The Advantages of Flaxseed Oil for Dry Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Charles BergerHaving dry eyes is more common among those people who are in their middle aged and for those women who are already in their menopausal stage. Dry eyes could be a lot of inconvenience and stress therefore it is necessary to fins out the best and safest remedy or treatment for dry eyes. What are ...
Views: 1307 - Diabetes and Neuropathy - Be Aware - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Ophemia ElbourneNeuropathies are a variety of ailments which arise when nerves of the peripheral nervous system - the nervous system aside from the brain and spinal cord - are damaged; this is most commonly referred to as peripheral neuropathy. Approximately 50% to 70% of the people who suffer with diabetes, in ...
Views: 1306 - Puffy, Itchy Allergy Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Jay StockmanSeasonal allergies are a constant companion for many individuals and represent a major health factor for millions of Americans. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, red itchy eyes, sore throat and even dark circles under the eyes. Hay fever is often caused by pollens which are at the highest ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Alcohol causes High Blood Pressure – Right? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Andy KralsThere’s a lot of confusion out there about health and alcohol. Sometimes we hear things like “wine is good for your health;” other times we hear all about alcohols’ dangers. So where’s the truth? As with so many things in life – the truth is actually somewhere in the middle. Moderate ...
Views: 1305 - Can You Ever Cure An Addiction To Alcohol? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Father DaveCan an alcohol dependency be cured? Any number of high cost private health clinics would like to give a definite answer to this question, but the traditional knowledge of groups such as 'Alcoholics Anonymous' is that an addiction to alcohol can never be cured, but only planned. Of course no ...
Views: 1305 - Eat Your Veggies! 5 reasons veggies should fill half your plate - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingEat Your Veggies! 5 reason veggies should fill half your plate. I’ve never read a diet or nutrition book that advises limiting vegetables. Be it Atkins to Vegan diets, they all advocate the veggie and the more the better. Yet, the bulk of many people’s diets are often meats and starches. ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Three Big Reasons to Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Winifred BraggPatients often ask me, “Why should I exercise?” Simply put, there are numerous benefits to exercise; however, I will discuss three major reasons to exercise on a regular basis. These benefits can be divided into three major categories I call PMP: (1) Physiological (2) Musculoskeletal and (3) ...
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