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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Are You Eating Right for Your Metabolic Type? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampAre you putting the right type of fuel into your body? Regular or diesel? Do you know what happens to a diesel car if you put regular octane gas into it? The result depends upon how much of the wrong fuel you put into the gas tank. If you filled the tank with the wrong fuel, the car may run ...
Views: 1750(3 votes) - Being Aware that Alcohol Affects Your Mood - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach alcohol education classes I like to ask my students, "Have you sensed whether alcohol is affects your mood?" I hope to address how alcohol and drinking can have a great impact on your mood. I'll also show you some real world examples of the way alcoholic beverages play a ...
Views: 3723(3 votes) - Feeling Week and Tired? 7 Tips On How To Get Energy Back! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Mona Kristin Jensen"Happiness gives us the energy which is the basis of health." Henri-Frédéric Amiel Are you ready to end your denial, stop helping everyone BUT yourself AND start taking care of YOU? Do you feel week and tired? How wonderful it would be to have the same energy you had as a child. ...
Views: 1389(3 votes) - Is Cosmetic Anti Aging Helping Our Skin? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jim RosenauWhy does our skin age? Does cosmetic anti aging benefit our skin? There are alternatives to anti aging, and most are with in our control. As our skin ages, we look in the mirror and notice wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Our skin appears to age the older we are. Our bodies start ...
Views: 1435(3 votes) - Managing Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Robert VibertIt is common to hear professionals in the therapy realm talk about the need to manage one's emotions. Other terms for this include "emotional mastery", "emotional control", and "emotional freedom". The premise in each case is to treat our emotions as something that are distinct from "us", ...
Views: 1667(3 votes) - Office Stress - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersI normally have pretty good luck with the Law of Attraction. But perhaps the focus on “stress reduction” this month on the blog has caused my stress level to rise a bit. One bright side to that is I have lots of situations to apply the stress relief tips that are being shared. One stress ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - Pay Attention to the Symptoms of Severe Indigestion - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Andrew BehlingFirst thing, severe indigestion pain can mirror or be a symptom of a heart attack. Recurrent severe indigestion or bouts accompanied by numbness or pain in the check, neck, back, jaw or arm should be checked immediately. Do not worry about being embarrassed in case it is a false alarm. It is ...
Views: 1165(3 votes) - Should You Do Detox? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RosenthalThe main role of the large intestine is the absorption of water and the removal of waste products and toxins. The two-way membrane of the colon allows for the absorption of nutrients into the blood. The majority of all vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat are absorbed through the walls ...
Views: 1499(6 votes) - Slow Down the Clock - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009 Slow Down the Clock As I mentioned last week, we can't stop the aging process; but we (SET ITAL) can (END ITAL) slow it down … and appreciate the blessing of time. A few wrinkles (OK, eventually, a lot of wrinkles) are ...
Views: 1483(3 votes) - Spinology 13 Reasons to See a Spinologist on a Regular Basis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Michael MeyerThe SPINE Centre 1st Floor GAA Building Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland www.thespinecentre.ie www.spinology.org 13 Reasons to get Your Spine Checked for Spinal Occlusions (misalignments) on a Regular Basis! We all know that maintenance is the best policy when possible. Spinology ...
Views: 6366(3 votes) - Spinology---Living at Your Fullest Potential - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Michael MeyerSPINOLOGY—Living at Your Fullest Potential By- Michael Meyer, Certified Spinologist Director of the European School of Spinology www.spinology.org www.thespinecentre.ie Spinology is a fairly new profession, having been founded in 1980 by Dr. Reginald R. Gold from ...
Views: 3051(3 votes) - Spring Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Dale MillerWith the sun peaking out behind the clouds a little more these days, you may be gearing up for the warmer days ahead. Looking forward to beaches, barbecues and soaking up the sun can be a pleasurable daydream, but is your skin ready to show its face to the world? If you feel you may not be ...
Views: 4225(6 votes) - Stress And Relaxation - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesThe effects of long term stress are not to be taken lightly. Although they cannot always be seen, the effects of stress can lead to serious physical, as well as mental health problems. Managing our stress levels is very important if we wish to remain happy and healthy. Unfortunately this is ...
Views: 1831(3 votes) - Thermogenic Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThermogenics refers to any type of substance that, when ingested, stimulates the loss of body fat or increases calories which are burned due to the boost of heat output in the body. The weight loss market is a huge industry right now and thermogenics are at the height of their sale because they ...
Views: 3047(3 votes) - Top Slimming Tips - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Audrey MakepeaceIf you feel you need to lose some pounds and inches, then you don't have to resort to a diet. Instead, you can make some minor changes to the way that you eat and your lifestyle in order to reach your goals. These type of slimming tips are ones that do not require any major or difficult ...
Views: 872(3 votes) - What Is The Right Kind Of Massage For Me? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alice SanvitoMassage is an ancient healing art that has been practiced in every culture. Captain Cook once described how his back pain was successfully treated with massage by the native people during his stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Massage has evolved and taken many paths and continues to evolve during ...
Views: 3562(3 votes) - What style yoga for you? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinIf you are desiring to begin learning about yoga and want to know what style might be best for you, you can find Yoga centers in your community through directory or online search for your locale. See if they offer a free class so you can get an idea if you like that style or not. Many schools ...
Views: 2123(6 votes) - What You Need to Know About Vitamin C - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaFor years vitamin C has been considered the king of antioxidants. First isolated in 1928 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, the importance of vitamin C in human health is remarkable as can be attested to by the hundreds of studies on this extraordinary vitamin. An interesting fact ...
Views: 1727(3 votes) - Why vitamin C is very important for your health - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Andy WilliamsYour body needs vitamins to function effectively and one of the most crucial is vitamins C (ascorbic acid is another name for vitamins C). Vitamins C is found in a number of food sources, particularly fruits including blackberries, oranges, strawberries, tomatoes as well as green vegetables like ...
Views: 1184(6 votes) - 5 Ways Poor Blood Circulation Can Affect Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Jeremy Cornish5 Ways Blood Stagnation Can Impact Your Health The Blood: Two Perspectives Our blood is responsible for circulating oxygen and nutrients to every cell of the body, as well as bringing warmth, and removing metabolic waste products. Western Medicine recognizes the importance of the ...
Views: 7228(7 votes) - Cultivate Gratitude for Greater Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nancy HearnAs we enter the new year, you may be feeling a gamut of emotions from peace and happiness to distress and sadness. This year especially, many are struggling financially or simply feeling pessimistic about the economy. Others are struggling with health or relationship challenges. A Daily ...
Views: 2860(7 votes) - The Secret Benefits of Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nigel CoatesThe secret benefits of Guided Meditation are the subtle effects that happen quietly in the background without your conscious awareness. The first term I will introduce is Homeostasis. (Just read it slowly and that is how it is meant to sound) Homeostasis is when the different systems of ...
Views: 2502(7 votes) - AVOID EXCUSES! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanExcuses are your way of avoiding to do what you need to do to succeed. Often excuses are legitimate reasons for why you won’t do what is necessary. To succeed and progress, you need to eliminate as many excuses as possible. Until your excuses are eliminated they remain as insurmountable barriers ...
Views: 2901(4 votes) - Water: For the Health of It! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadThe idea of unhealthy vs. healthy water may be a new one to you because it’s rarely a topic of nutrition and diet books and can be really confusing. Should the water be from the tap or bottled, hard or soft, spring, distilled, mineral or sparkling? The evidence points to bottled hard water, ...
Views: 2497(4 votes) - 4 Healthy Habits We Love to Hate - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from James LeGrandLiving a healthy lifestyle is often not as hard as we make it out to be. We all know what to do, but just can’t seem to bring ourselves to do it consistently. Instead of engaging in the activities that will ensure our health, which ensures our quality of life, we prefer to medicate or ignore. ...
Views: 1460(5 votes) - All Natural Stop Snoring Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa WelchSTOP SNORING NATURALLY OVERCOME SNORING ONCE AND FOR ALL Does drinking coffee or drinking wine cause snoring. Why is it that snoring occurs more commonly in men than in women? Is this a coincidence or is there a practical explanation as to why snoring seems to happen to men more ...
Views: 4347(5 votes) - Conquering Adrenal Fatigue - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Bret EllingtonDo you find you have difficulty concentrating and feel overwhelmed? Is your energy level low? Do you feel tired even after you sleep? These are all signs of Adrenal Fatigue. A doctor coined the term “Adrenal Fatigue” back in 1998 and it is not considered an accepted medical diagnosis (at this ...
Views: 1955(5 votes) - Health - The Benefits of Avocado in a Persons Diet - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesI am pretty sure that we all know what a avocado is, and have consumed some in a salad or on a slice of toast [my favorite way] at some time or other. Most people love this food and eat it as often as possible but it is a acquired taste [or so I am told] and some think it is just awful and these ...
Views: 1855(5 votes) - Why would anyone practice yoga? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinWhy would anyone practice yoga? You might decide to practice because you heard from a friend of yours that through her yoga practice, she learned that it reduced and eased her stress. She found it reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol through her research and experience. She told ...
Views: 2601(5 votes) - Body Types - Do You Like How You Look? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredBody Types - Do You Like How You Look? CAN YOU MORPH INTO A DIFFERENT BODY TYPE? Did you know that there are three different body types? All of us fit into one of these types, or we may have elements of several. They are: Endomorph is a heavy body with a soft and rounded shape. ...
Views: 1798(6 votes) - The Macrobiotic Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe macrobiotic diet and philosophy were developed by a Japanese educator named George Ohsawa, who believed that simplicity was the key to optimal health. Michio Kushi expanded on Ohsawa's macrobiotic theory and opened the Kushi Institute in Boston in 1978. Together with his wife Aveline, Kushi ...
Views: 1726(7 votes) - Are You Obese? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mary VargheseObesity is a serious health condition where a person gets more weight that the required amount. You can calculate the body mass index to know the required weight of your body. If your BMI is high then you can conclude that you are overweighed or obese. Now a lot of young children in the ...
Views: 652(2 votes) - Why Should You Reduce Your Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mary VargheseOver weight can result in serious health problems. You have to reduce your weight if it is more than the required amount. Serious health issues are associated with increased weight. Heart disease and stroke has a greater chance to occur to you if you are obese. Osteoarthritis is another major ...
Views: 580(2 votes) - Aromatherapy for Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLack of sleep is one of the most common problems in today’s fast-paced world. Sleep deprivation can impact on many areas of our health including affecting our immune system and our ability to fight off illness, not to mention reducing our ability to deal with the effects of stress. And any new ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Restore Your Personal Wellness And Balance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Candace CzarnyCandace Czarny, CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Feng Shui Expert If you've been feeling less like yourself lately, you're not alone. When a person is constantly inundated with stress, relationship trouble, and other problems, it's easy to lose your sense of wellness. But just because you're feeling as ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - Stop Type Two Diabetes Through Moderating Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Russel DonohueEvery living thing has one thing in common with each other - insulin. Working both in and between living cells, it plays multiple central roles in both single-cell and multiple cell life. Insulin resistance results in high blood sugar. This is because the proper use of insulin is required for ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - *** Healing Patterns - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertHEALING PATTERNS AND CREATING HARMONY As you participate with the energies flowing through your world, remember that this is a time for change. Many dramas are being played for your benefit. Whether these dramas are in your personal life or within the global arena, you are working within these ...
Views: 3156(3 votes) - *** Herbal Medicine Chest... IN YOUR BACK YARD - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Medicine Chest... IN YOUR BACK YARD by Susun Weed Don't kill, spray, tear up, or destroy the weeds in your garden, yard, and fence rows. Many of them are actually highly-regarded, widely-used, and extremely-valuable medicinal herbs! What ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - *** Sun Alarm Ultima Alarm Clock for a Relaxed Wake Up - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthHave you ever noticed that the way you wake up in the morning affects your entire day? It’s true. If you are “jolted” from a deep sleep with an annoying alarm clock or the sounds of blaring music you are probably going to start your day off on the wrong foot. These rude awakenings of everyday ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - *** Two-Minute Self-Care Survey - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPACrossing Bridges & Associates Definition of Self-Care: Self-care is the act of taking time to support your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Two Minute Self-Care Survey By Jo Anne Bishop, PhD, MPA Disclaimer: This is a self-assessment survey and is not intended as ...
Views: 7816(2 votes) - ***All those who achieve great things are Great Dreamers!!! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Diane LauerWow, what an incredible feeling when dreams come true. Everyone has a dream for their life. The trick is to not get to attached to how the dream actually appears. The process of manifestation is out of the individual’s control. If you have a dream, a wish, a ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - ***Did You Experience the Tornado of 2009? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Janet WilliamsDid Your Whirlwind Life Turn into a Raging Tornado in 2009? Here’s What You Can Do for 2010. In 2009 with the birth of my new children’s yoga book “What I See, I Can Be: A Guided Yoga Flow for Children” I felt like a new mother. Just like a new mother, my busy schedule left me feeling ...
Views: 2733(6 votes) - ***HERBAL PHARMACY - Making Decoctions and Syrups - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal PharmacyMaking Decoctions and Syrups by Susun Weed In your herbal pharmacy you transform fresh and dried plants into herbal medicines.Learning to identify and use the common plants around you is easy and exciting, beneficial and safe. Making your own medicines saves you money if you ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - ***Is There an 'All Natural' Alternative to Antibiotics? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Susun WeedIs There an 'All Natural' Alternative to Antibiotics? by Susun S Weed There are good reasons to use antibiotic drugs. That said, most physicians and healthcare professionals agree that they are often overused. The overuse of antibiotics has created "superbugs" that are immune to the ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - ***Living Peacefully - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Janet NestorSome relaxation music to read by: Dolphins Delight by Ambient Space) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UThOseyShA8&feature=youtu.be You probably don’t like feeling stressed or that unidentifiable underlying unease that defines anxiety. Many of us lump all of our symptoms into one broad ...
Views: 3464(14 votes) - ***Speaking for Great Lengths of Time Is Taxing Your Throat -- Especially As You Age - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsGosh, that sounds depressing, doesn’t it? It needn’t be however. Yes, your voice ages just like the rest of your body does. The good news for the voice, however, is that you can not only eliminate the discomfort or hoarseness you are experiencing but you can also find your voice improving ...
Views: 2750(1 vote) - ***STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Susun WeedSTRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!Herbal Allies to Help you Avoid Catching the Flu! by Susun S. Weed Winter is when we are most likely to catch a cold or the flu. With Susun Weed’s help, you can prepare yourself with herbs and home remedies to avoid infection and to build a strong immune ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - ***The Whole House Detox Begins! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Cheryl MillerIn this 90-day personal decluttering journey, I’ll share before and after pictures with a few videos sprinkled in when the spirit moves me. Yes, you’ll see the messes–and I do mean messes including vitamin clutter, overfull book cases, stuffed closets, and my disorganized pantry. I will go room ...
Views: 2099(1 vote) - 10 Habits to Digestive Health - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Mike GrantYour life is built from habits. How you get up in the morning, get dressed, what you eat and drink, even your method of driving to work is mostly done by habit. If you have digestive challenges you can improve your health by changing your habits. Here are 10 ideas to start with: 1. Eat ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - 10 signs of dementia you need to know about - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMemory loss is a growing concern worldwide as populations continue to age. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are climbing and are expected to double. As we age, there is some normal memory loss that we experience that is harmless. But how can you tell the difference between normal ...
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