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- Healing From ME: How 2012 Energy Is Accelerating the Healing Process - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Fiona CuttsI realise that when I am writing these articles about the work I do, and speaking to clients and friends that I often say things like: "of course, things are speeding up with the 2012 energy", or "of course, healing is happening more quickly now", or "of course, it's 2012 - now is the time to ...
Views: 1084 - Natural Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Pain Relief Here is some evidence-based research on alternatives to ibuprofen, sourced from the National Library of Medicine: Ginger A 2009 study found that ginger capsules (250 mg, four times daily) were as effective as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen for relieving pain in ...
Views: 2015(1 vote) - Diet and Exercise can curb chronic diseases suggests an online medical journal article - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from jessica johnnDiet and Exercise can curb chronic diseases suggests an online medical journal article Technology has become an inevitable part of our lives today. Even for the simplest reasons we have to depend on it. This in turn has resulted in making people more dependent on at the same time reducing the ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - New surgical approaches: Treating Parkinson’s disease - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from jessica johnnNew surgical approaches: Treating Parkinson’s disease There are several disorders and diseases that baffle the world of medical science. For this reason, scientists and researchers wrestle with the possibilities of why a certain disease attacks a healthy patient and they strive to find a ...
Views: 708 - Tips for Choosing Best Dental Assistant Schools in Louisville Ky - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Stephen DeSeriFinding a suitable job immediately after your education can be a little challenging especially in highly reputed dental clinics and hospitals. This is mainly because many hospitals today prefer to hire only experienced physicians. Though experience can come only through practice, there is ...
Views: 722 - Combating Today’s Gonorrhea: From Diagnosis to Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from slava fuzayloffIt seems as if new sicknesses and diseases pop up overnight—especially sexually transmitted diseases. There always seems to be a scare in the media about something new and dangerous. While this may be daunting and true, let’s not forget the old faithful, the ODs—or original diseases. These too, ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - Walking is the Best Medicine (Part I) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallTo say that something as simple and as fundamental as walking is the best medicine seems to be a very broad and sweeping statement. Why is it true? What is the secret to good health? Diet and exercise, of course. Not much of a secret if everyone already knows the answer, but how and why do ...
Views: 1333 - 7 Habits of an Addict about to Relapse - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisMany addicts in recovery that are nearing a relapse episode exhibit predictable and identifiable habits and behaviors before the actual relapse occurs. Recognition of these habits is critical in order for people in recovery and their loved ones to take decisive and immediate action to prevent ...
Views: 1793 - Understanding Support Networks in Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisSupport networks must be made a critical component of an addict's recovery plan in order to prevent relapse and maintain and improve emotional, mental and spiritual health. Recovering addicts that do not have a support network often become depressed, withdraw from social interactions and ...
Views: 1530 - Understanding the Differences between Acute and Post Acute Withdrawal - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisIn simple terms, the primary difference between acute and post acute withdrawal is the severity and potential consequences of related symptoms. As the key words indicate, acute withdrawal is generally more severe than post-acute withdrawal. However, both conditions are in actuality different ...
Views: 2837 - The Most Difficult Drugs to Detox From - and Why - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisThe hardest drugs to detox from depend on your perspective. If by "difficult" you're referring to the severity of dangerous medical symptoms that occur during withdrawal, then the obvious answer is alcohol and benzodiazepine. Both of these drugs could kill you during detox. But if you're ...
Views: 3021 - How Opioid Replacement Therapy during Drug Detox Can Help You - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisOpioid Replacement Therapy is a powerful tool to help people who are addicted to opiate-based drugs like heroin, morphine or Oxycontin detox safely. While the ultimate goal of opioid replacement therapy is an eventual complete abstinence from all opioid drugs, it has a number of other features ...
Views: 1072 - Selecting an Experienced Canton MI Dentist - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from robin cookThere are a lot of things which has to be checked up before visiting the dental care. Check the certification and facility available in the dental care. These days the cosmetic dentistry is gaining more and more popularity and sought out profession among many people around the world. Almost all ...
Views: 604 - Black Coffee Health Benefits - Is Coffee Good for Us and Could it Help Us Live Longer - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Andy HortonIt has long been an adored drink of the civilized world, but coffee is much more than a social beverage enjoyed by almost every society and culture around the globe. We drink it in the morning to give us a morning 'kick' and we drink it at various times throughout the day, either at work or home ...
Views: 979 - UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Navigating the Emotions, Physical Symptoms, and Treatment Options of the Early Stages - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Sandra SergeantJim Bowen is beginning to understand Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Sure, he has no medical training. He may not be able to explain what happens inside the brain as the disease gradually destroys gray matter. But he’s learning how to care for AD patients physically and emotionally and how to take ...
Views: 762 - How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from john j leeProper dental care is very essential for oral hygiene and overall health. It is also the key to your confidence. Improper cleaning technique is the main reason for bad oral health. There are some tips and techniques that you can follow to maintain oral hygiene and to keep the teeth clean and ...
Views: 787 - Tips On Using Apple Cider Vinegar - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from paul empeyWhat some people may not realize is that there could be several uses for apple cider vinegar. It may be used as a natural beauty agent for some people or added to a meal. Furthermore, this ingredient can be added into many meals that can then be eaten. For those who could be wanting to lose ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - 6 COSTLY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT WOMEN'S WEIGHT LOSS: - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Joey PoltorDear Moms, Choosing to get fit and live a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy. Why? Because you are constantly being bombarded with misleading advertising, confusing claims, and simply bad information. From super low prices to unqualified ‘gurus’ and near worthless methods, how do you ever find a ...
Views: 1343 - Tooth Whitening Offers A Rainbow Of Choices - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Piero PolicicchioTooth whitening is used to provide a person with whiter brighter teeth. Stains from tobacco, food and beverage are the usual reasons to use tooth whitening products. Other reasons for the use of tooth whitening systems are age, genetic factors, and some drugs that cause discoloration of teeth. ...
Views: 937 - Energise With Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeA lot of people will find it hard to believe that exercise will give you energy. How can an activity which depletes so many of your body’s stores give you more energy? Well as a personal trainer for many years I can tell you that it really does. I know if you’re tired the last thing in many ...
Views: 1467 - 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: 1314 - ENERGY MUST BE OBSTRUCTED FROM BEING MISUSED FOR DESTRUCTIVE GOALS - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaEvery object of the world can be used in 2 forms viz. creative or destructive. On the one hand where creative endeavors contributes towards maintaining joy, peace and good management of world individuals and society there destructive tasks shatter society and renders individuals unruly, full of ...
Views: 1361 - The Paradox of Drug Abuse and Euphoria - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from James DavisOne of the most significant reasons that people abuse drugs is for the euphoric effects they provide. While many might argue that people use substances to escape reality, to cope with stress and an unlimited number of other reasons, the fact of the matters is that euphoria makes these things ...
Views: 1538 - Why Going Away for Drug Rehab Works - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from James DavisAttending a treatment program or a drug rehab center located down the street from where you once used drugs is probably not an effective way to achieve sobriety. There are many convincing arguments to attend treatment in another city or state, not the least of which is the fact that if you ...
Views: 1075 - Types of Drug Detox - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from James DavisThere are 4 primary types of drug detox available for addicts and alcoholics to achieve the initial stages of sobriety. This includes the cold turkey method, specialized detox centers, medical detox facilities and rapid detox centers. Each type of drug detox has its own benefits and pitfalls ...
Views: 1093 - The War in Your Brain - Understanding Drug Tolerance and Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from James DavisOne neglected battlefield of the War on Drugs is the one that occurs inside an addict's head. This is because the physiological mechanisms responsible for our survival in the event of chemical infiltration are a seemingly double edged sword that may be more dangerous than beneficial in the long ...
Views: 972 - Reduce Red Meat consumption to prevent Heart Disease & Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere is a strong scientific evidence that reducing the consumption of Red Meat can reduce the incidence of both Heart Disease as well as Cancer. Nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Which is healthier Olive Oil or Canola Oil? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Prof. George GrantBoth Olive Oil and Canola Oil are commonly used by consumers. We will examine the key benefits for both types of oil in this article. Olive oil is made from olives, the fruit of the olive tree, and is considered a fruit oil. Ripe olives are crushed, then pressed; the collected juices ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - Deep Breathing for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDeep breathing can be an important coping skill to learn. It may sound silly, but many people do not breathe properly. Natural breathing involves your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. When you breathe in, your belly should expand. When you breathe out, your belly should fall. Overtime, ...
Views: 2296(1 vote) - Meningitis and Hershey Bars - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinStrange, that the meningitis-tainted steroids in Tennessee make me think of the chocolate bar case from Oklahoma. Two young, and it seemed to me, perfectly honest if somewhat histrionic young women who found worms in their Hershey bars — the hard way. Both were unemployed and mothers of ...
Views: 758 - Facts about Modern Day Asbestos Risks - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Daniel MoveroAsbestos exposure is nearly as serious a problem today, as it was decades ago. This is because many of the veterans who were exposed to asbestos when they worked on US military ships and construction facilities are now suffering from asbestos related diseases. One of these diseases is a rare ...
Views: 1093 - What You Should Look For In a Healthcare Plan - How to Evaluate - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Ford LynneAs you probably know, trying to find a healthcare plan and policy to help you to secure healthcare, can be very difficult and there are many different things that need to be taken into consideration. There are many different aspects of a healthcare plan that you need to look Prior to making a ...
Views: 832 - Personalized Stress Balls –Reducing Stress on the Job - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Julia ArnettStress, tension, pressure, strain, anxiety. Regardless of the moniker chosen, the mere mention of any of these words conjures up a variety of unpleasant images for most of us. According to the online dictionary provided by bing.com, the word “stress” refers to ”strain…mental, emotional, or ...
Views: 1117 - Smoking Cigarettes – Bad Habit or Physical Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Andy AitchA young man, or boy even, lighting up a cigarette for the first time ever certainly doesn’t need to smoke, he simply wants to try. For most new smokers, the first fag is disgusting. It not only tastes awful, but that initial deep inhale usually results in coughing, gagging, and spitting! Despite ...
Views: 3826 - Heartfelt Health - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Marisa DiTommaso,Heartfelt Health I have been passionate about health since my teenage years. Exercise and healthy eating has always been my lifestyle for as long as I can remember. My character is founded in health consciousness. Through my life experiences, I have gained insight to what it really ...
Views: 937 - GET SPECIFIC ABOUT YOUR HEALTHY LIFE - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe wrapped last time with you writing some action steps that you are willing to commit to in order to make your health a priority in your life. Its all part of our Building Your Legacy series. Today, we are going to get even more specific with some tips and tools to increase your muscle, ...
Views: 2042 - HOW TO MAKE HEALTH HAPPEN - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaBusted. It doesn’t just happen. You have to take action and make choices to make your health a priority- especially when you’ve tied it to your legacy. This is personal growth 101. Oh YEAH, we forgot to mention: Aly is a former nationally certified personal trainer and has a degree with ...
Views: 1852 - Quality Assurance and Management in Medical Record Review - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Steve RyderMedical record review is an important process that helps to form a clear evaluation of the various medical encounters with regard to medical malpractice and personal injury cases as well as other types of litigation. Medical review professionals have the expertise and knowledge to review all ...
Views: 3134(1 vote) - Do You Need Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Medical Procedures - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Keeley BemoReverse total shoulder replacement is often a method of which is performed by authorized operating specialists located on the shoulder if you want to eliminate a fraction of the shoulder disorders in which in the recent past did not have a a therapy. Among the difficulties concerning the ...
Views: 658 - The Social Consequences Of Teenage Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from paul empeyThere are both biological and social consequences of teenage pregnancy but it is probably the latter that have the most serious consequences. Most girls become fertile around the age of fourteen. Traditionally it is considered prudent to delay motherhood until the age of eighteen or later. In ...
Views: 1839 - Drug Tolerance: The 7 Clinical Types - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from James DavisThere are 7 types of tolerance to chemical substances, all of which have at least some impact on the processes of drug abuse and addiction. Tolerance invariably leads many addiction-prone people to use more and more of a substance in order to achieve the same results, but there's more to it ...
Views: 1781 - How to Pay for Detox for Meth - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from James DavisIf you've been putting off detox for meth because you're not sure how to pay for it, you should know that there are numerous ways to fund treatment, even if you are not able to pay with cash and don't have insurance. This article discusses a number of ways to pay for detox for meth - a critical ...
Views: 1240 - 10 Ways to Manage Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from James DavisThe symptoms of post acute withdrawal are often what lead addicts and alcoholics to relapse, but with the proper mindset and the right knowledge these challenges can be effectively managed. When severe but rare PAWS symptoms such as seizures and suicidal ideation occur, immediate professional ...
Views: 2478 - The 10 Most Common Forms of Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Harold SimpsonAhead of cancer treatment, it’s not uncommon to feel as though you’ve been singled out. You’re facing a long road to recovery, sometimes with little help or hope, and it’s hard not to feel alone. You’re not alone though. Cancer, in its many forms, is increasingly common. It is estimated that ...
Views: 930 - The divine food: Chocolates - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Nikita VermaLet the soothing taste of chocolate takes control over you. Make your special evening party more exciting and fun filled with irresistible chocolate recipes. Nothing can match the exclusive taste fo simple chocolate recipes. Get ready to taste the awesome taste of easy chocolate recipe. Whether ...
Views: 759 - The Shrine Of Surgical Accomplishments - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from David MockThe medical procedures tend to take toll on the finance as well as on our emotions. That is the reason propel are seeking those places that helps them in seeking excellent service at reasonable cost. This has lead to the exploration of the medical treatments on the internet in order to find the ...
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