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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Doctor's Secret: Boost Your Immune System Health With These 5 Holiday Foods - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumWith the holidays comes flu season. Because of this, the foods you choose this month can make or break your merrymaking. See, what you eat can impact your immune system health dramatically. As you’ll soon discover, how you feast this holiday may determine whether you spend a week on the ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Don't Buy Any Skin Care Products Until You Read These Facts - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Christine FarlowDid you know that cancer-causing chemicals have been found in the skin care products you use every day? In fact, they’ve even been found in those labeled as natural and organic! Cancer has been the second leading cause of death in the U.S. for many years … and it still is. Even children are ...
Views: 1895(2 votes) - Educators Can Benefit From Less Stress - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Esmeralda CooperEducators deal with being over worked and over stressed, from the principal to the instructional assistant. Besides the overwhelming amounts of paperwork , keeping test scores high and mandates from the State and Federal Government, there are many other aspects of work that is involved in the ...
Views: 784(2 votes) - Five Great Reasons To Exercise Happily - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Ted DeeThe medical community is always telling us to exercise, and it seems that there are continually new reasons being discovered why exercise is good for you. Still, most people do not exercise it seems, or only do so erratically. Fortunately exercise is easy to do, whether you are simply walking ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - Five Great Reasons To Exercise Happily - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Ted DeeThe medical community is always telling us to exercise, and it seems that there are continually new reasons being discovered why exercise is good for you. Still, most people do not exercise it seems, or only do so erratically. Fortunately exercise is easy to do, whether you are simply walking ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - Getting Over the Flu - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI'm not too sure whether this is really a Health or a Fitness article but my own recent bout of flu prompted me to write this article. I have kept myself fit all my life and the habit started in my early school days when I joined the school Cross Country team. I was never the best runner but ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - Hormonal Acne Treatment That You Can Use To Cure Acne - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph CowellExperts usually advocate taking hormone pills for hormonal acne treatment. Hormonal imbalance usually leads to acne problems. Consuming hormonal pills is one of the ways to cure acne but this method is only an ad hoc method. Congested liver or sluggish bowels can cause hormonal imbalance. ...
Views: 945(2 votes) - How Important Is It to Tell the Truth? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Troy Rampy“All of us contain Music & Truth, but most of us can’t get it out.” —- Mark Twain Okay. Here’s one of my favorite topics. And one I struggle with as much as the next guy. When I was growing up, I had a natural tendency to tell the truth, always. I was brought up with that ethic and it ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - How to change some part of your life ! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from david purvesChallenging Depression, Stress and Anxiety every minute of the day The problem, in any situation where you want to change something is that you need to find enough opportunities to exercise the change mechanisms. Imagine you wanted to improve on any game, but let’s choose golf for the moment. ...
Views: 1597(2 votes) - How To Choose Exercises To Get Rid Of Cellulite - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Susan MagnaIf you're a woman who's past her teens, chances are that you have a little dimpling someplace, and that you are considering exercises to get rid of cellulite. You're not alone - as much as 80 to 90 percent of most women have problems with the orange peeled, dimply impact of this dysfunction. ...
Views: 906(2 votes) - How to Love Yourself and Improve Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Pamela TurnerIf you’ve suffered from low self-esteem like I have for most of your life, loving yourself doesn’t come easy. But, it’s the most important thing you can do in life. The way I think of it now is that the Love you have within you is Divinity and it’s how that Divinity in you connects with the ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - How To Overcome Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Russell MichenfelderDelivering a lecture before a hundred folks may not be intimidating for several of us but doing the same thing in front of huge number of persons watching on their TV will certainly make you frightened, shy or anxious. This is what is referred to as social anxiety disorder. In other words, this ...
Views: 570(2 votes) - How to stay vital throughout your whole life! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Luci SantosMost people associate vitality with endurance in the bedroom or staying young when we have reached old age. Vitality is relevant throughout our whole lives and at every age: vitality is our birthright and the most valuable resource that is truly undervalued in our modern times. In today's ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Improve Your Cardio in Less Time and Burn Fat More Efficiently - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHow would you like to be more efficient with your cardio exercise while exercising for shorter time and burning more calories? You may not need to exercise as long as you think! A while back I came across the work of Dr. Al Sears who has been in the field of exercise for over 25 years. His PACE™ ...
Views: 2654(2 votes) - Is Testing for Oxidative Damage a Good Idea? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaHazards of Breathing Oxidative damage is a fact of life for humans. The name – oxidative – gives a clue as to why this is true. We use oxygen to make energy in our bodies. Oxidation is the by-product of basic metabolism. But what is oxidation? Oxidation is a process that damages DNA. DNA ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - Is The Fatigue and Anxiety Epidemic Undermining Your Well-being? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAcute and chronic are often used to describe fatigue and anxiety. Most people however describe them as being overworked, overly tired and worried – worried about everything from the economy and losing their job to higher taxes and how they are going to meet their family’s needs. Many are ...
Views: 1226(2 votes) - Kicked Out Of Bed! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Linkie SeltzerKicked Out Of Bed! MY CRIME? SNORING! (This is a true story. The names have been changed to protect the snorer and his wife.) I love sleeping next to my wife, but she just kicked me out of our bed! I can’t imagine what I possibly could have done that would cause her to take such a ...
Views: 3957(2 votes) - Kill Your Headaches Forever - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Butch PhelpsAre headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day? For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever? Headaches are caused by ...
Views: 2776(2 votes) - Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Amy StephensLow blood sugar (also known as Hypoglycemia) is a condition found in Diabetics that is characterized by low blood glucose. When your blood sugar level drops well below normal, your muscles and brain are starving for the energy they get from glucose to function properly. Low blood sugar is most ...
Views: 2580(2 votes) - Natural Solution to Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNature’s Insomnia Cures Insomnia is a miserable condition, and one that is not taken seriously enough. Its effects of your overall well-being and levels of stress can be extremely severe, and evidence suggests that chronic sufferers are more prone to mental health problems than sound ...
Views: 2321(2 votes) - Overweight, Tired & Cranky - What Does Glucose Have to Do With It? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreAs you've probably heard by now, research shows that eating five or six small, healthy meals a day is very effective for keeping your energy up, mood balanced, appetite under control and metabolism moving. In this article I'm going to explain the how and the why behind it and also how ...
Views: 1731(6 votes) - Probiotics: Promote Immune System, Digestive System and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Kim RobersonThe role of probiotics is increasing in popularity and supplemental use as we become more aware of their profound impact on our overall health and wellness. Well known for their beneficial use in the digestive system, recent studies are now linking probiotics with a healthier immune ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - QUANTUM PHYSICS FOR EVERYONE - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettA Coaching client the other day said she wasn’t sure whether she ‘believed’ in quantum physics. Actually quantum physics is sort of like gravity, you don’t have to believe in it to hit the ground, and you don’t have to believe in quantum physics to have everything imaginable created, influenced ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - Rehabilitation With Acupuncture: Post-Surgical and Pre-Surgical - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonA major surgery can be debilitating and keep you from doing the things you want and need to do for a long time. Using acupuncture as part of your pre-surgery preparations and post-surgical recovery can shorten your rehabilitation time. Joint reconstruction, spinal surgery, oncological, ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Resting Equals Healing – Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyRest is one of those topics that we frequently forget to consider, and yet it is possibly the most important thing we can do for our souls and our bodies alike. If you’re anything like me, you have often waited until your body crashed and your mind blew several fuses before you actually ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - Self-Help, Coaching or Counseling: Which ARE Right for Me? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Arlene UngerSelf-Help, Wellness/Lifestyle Coaching and Counseling from a licensed mental health professional all have an appropriate role to play for optimum mental health and living well. Self-Help? It used to be considered a rite-of-passage many years ago for boys to learn how to fix their own car ...
Views: 2239(2 votes) - Sex, Lies & Cholesterol - What It Is and Why You Can't Live Without It - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneCholesterol is a waxy substance found among fats in the body. Despite bad publicity, cholesterol is necessary. It's part of every cellular membrane in the body; we have over 100 trillion cells, and cholesterol is an integral part of that. It's a large percentage of our brain tissue. I had a ...
Views: 1910(4 votes) - Sleep Better Tonight: Ten Common-Sense Tips - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jonathan HuieAre you concerned that you may not sleep well tonight? Getting a good night sleep is important to your health, but falling asleep easily and sleeping well are complex and can be interrupted by a wide range of factors. Insomnia can be a symptom or a result of a serious medical condition. For ...
Views: 3419(4 votes) - Sleep Matters - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from odette worrellMany years ago, I heard Chief Oren Lyons, faith keeper of the Turtle Clan for the Iroquois Onondaga Nation, speak to a group of children about the winter months from his Native American perspective. His story relayed how our Mother Earth falls asleep during this time of year, and covers herself ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - South Los Angeles Says No to Fast Food - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerAfter banning fast food toys in many restaurants, California is taking another initiative against obesity; this time, the setting is South Los Angeles, as discussed in a recent New York Times article, written by Jennifer Medina. Los Angeles is making a bold statement by banning new fast-food ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle and Become an Everyday Champion: It Can Make the Difference in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Winifred BraggWhat is a champion? Many people think of a champion as someone who just won a contest. I think of a champion as anyone who accomplishes a worthwhile goal. Let me tell you about two people who were champions for their health. Several years ago, I met a lady who had smoked cigarettes for 50 ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Craig MaxwellIf you have low blood pressure, your blood isn’t circulated properly to all of your organs and body parts. Low blood pressure, also called ‘hypotension’, affects millions of people, most who are asymptomatic. Ideal systolic blood pressure should be 120/80 but many people fall below this range ...
Views: 1557(2 votes) - Taking the Disguise off Health-Food Impostors - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Roberta MittmanWhat am I hearing most often these days from patients at my wellness center and coaching clients across the country? Food confusion! Real information about what's nutritious and healthful gets lost in all the advertisements, false claims, and myths swirling in the media. Food fads come and ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Ten Signs that you are Living Well - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Tyrico TylerTen Signs that you are Living Well By T. Z. Tyler When someone greets you with the question “How are you doing?” and you respond with “I am well” do you really mean it? Do you know what it really means to be “well”? Wellness is defined as the quality or state of being in good health ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - The Blissful Place Where Anxiety Doesn't Exist. - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Steven BurnsI was reading a book on Somatics (a way of increasing flexibility, health and happiness by movements of the body) and I came across the term 'sensory-motor amnesia' (SMA for short). SMA is the term used to describe the memory loss of how certain muscle groups feel and how to control ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - The Great Statin Lie - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaI’ve been arguing against the universal use of statin drugs for several years now, but I’ve felt like the kid at the parade who kept saying the emperor was naked even as all the “grown-ups” continued to admire the emperor’s sartorial elegance. The arguments I- and many of my esteemed ...
Views: 1339(2 votes) - Three Stress Busters - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWe live in a high paced, high stressed world. Most of us suffer from some sort of stress, myself included. Busy busy busy all of the time. Not even enough time to stop and take a deep breath and relax for a moment. Everyone working full time, longing for each day to be over so you ...
Views: 1370(2 votes) - Thyroid and Adrenal Testing – 5 Tips for Proper Diagnosis! Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Diane CulikToday we will talk about five different factors that are important in testing your thyroid – different things you need to know about and really think about to evaluate your thyoid properly. This will be part one of two articles on testing for thyroid. 1.Complete thyroid blood testing. A TSH ...
Views: 1072(2 votes) - Top 10 Foods to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Jeff CastmanSome foods are known to raise cholesterol. Some are known to lower cholesterol. If you replace the bad foods with good foods you double your benefit. Most of us know unhealthy food when we see it. But it's not so obvious which foods are really good, especially when it comes to reducing ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Toxins In Water May Affect Health - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Leah FriedmanPollution of our rivers, lakes, and oceans is on the rise and we may be slowly but surely damaging our health with polluted drinking water. “The twentieth century brought miraculous changes in technology and industry,” says Dr. David Root, M.D., in his introduction to the book Clear Body ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Waist Size Linked to Mortality, Top Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from John PhillipIt’s no secret that American waistlines are continuing to expand, increasing the risk of disease and sudden death from an early age. The vast majority of overweight and obese individuals are conscious of their excess girth and would like to lose weight, but don’t fully understand the dire health ...
Views: 1579(2 votes) - Water Purifier Health Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Scott SmithMany people invest in a home water purifier to improve the taste of their tap water or eliminate water-based odors. Water filters also offer many health benefits, and filtering your water at home is more eco-friendly than buying expensive bottled water. Here are a few of the many water ...
Views: 913(2 votes) - Why you're not skinny (yet) - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sukie BaxterDo you ever hang out in coffee shops, sipping your double Americano – no cream or sugar – nibbling on air, and staring around you at the local color, silently tallying up the calories in their triple vanilla lattes, hand forged donuts, scones, and delectable baked treats, marveling at their slim ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Setting Goals and Shaping Your Future - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI often start my Wellness On The Go™ workshops with information about the importance of setting goals. By a show of hands, I ask the audience to demonstrate how many of them have goals, and whether or not these goals have been documented. Throughout the course of my workshops I have come to ...
Views: 3418(5 votes) - We Are What We Eat - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Hope AndersonThat saying, “You are what you eat”, provides keen insight into our health and wellbeing. Choosing whole plant based foods over refined processed foods has unequalled value as one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Are you concerned about your health and how you can live a ...
Views: 8480(5 votes) - 9 Steps to Eating on Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Dr. David JerniganHow many times do you just wolf-down your meal in a mad rush to finish before getting back to work? How many times are you eating out of obligation to just eat? How many times do you see undigested food in your stool? Gross, I know! Do you have food allergies? If you answered “Yes” to any of ...
Views: 2054(8 votes) - Countries With The Healthiest Diet - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyUnderstanding what is healthy to eat seems to be a maze of obstacles in our modern world of processed and enriched food. You have to check the nutritional value of every product you buy at the grocery store, know how to prepare them, even be cautious on what is the "in" food. There is a ...
Views: 4047(8 votes) - ***A New Voice for 2010 Could Be Your Best New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWith the start of the New Year and the resolutions we vow to keep, there is one change that can improve your life – both professionally and personally – simply by discovering your ‘real’ voice. Easy to accomplish and guaranteed to get better with age, your ‘real’ voice is deeper in pitch, ...
Views: 3345(3 votes) - ***Diet You Can't Cheat On! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSpend two weeks deep in thought about what your favorite foods are. All your favorite foods. Including junk foods, alcohol . . . think, think, because we don't eat our favorite foods just like we don't live the life we would prefer. Example: You love canned pineapple, but classify it as a ...
Views: 2657(3 votes) - ***If Deep Breathing Is One of the Principal Foundations of Yoga, Why Not Breathe That Way 24/7? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMany people gain tremendous emotional, spiritual and physical benefits from yoga. Its value is undeniable. I would like to posture a question to you. If you find the deep breathing advantageous in reducing your stress during yoga, why not make it a habit and do it all day long? If you ...
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