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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- 10 Steps to a Stronger Immune System - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from craig jacobs1. Lemon Juice Intake. Lemon juice is an electrolyte that restores the acid-alkali balance of the body. Adding a squeeze of lemon, into your drinking water, tea, salad dressings, dips and sauces, is a good way to fight bacteria and viruses and keeps the skin healthy. Lemons are rich in Vitamin ...
Views: 1161(6 votes) - 10 Tips for Managing Stress - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianThere are 3 main ways to deal with stress: (1) eliminate, decrease, or spread out the stressors (causes of stress) in your life (2) change your attitudes and perceptions of stressful events or situations in your life (3) use healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the inevitable stress in your ...
Views: 1399(3 votes) - 10 Trillion Best Reasons to be Appreciative - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewDo you appreciate the fact that there are currently 10 trillion working for you -- doing their level best 24/7 to keep you alive and well? Have you taken the time recently to thank them or do you, like most, take them for granted? We are talking, of course, about the estimated 10 trillion ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - 10 Weird Weight Loss Products - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Neelima ReddyWith obesity a major health risk for many people in the world today, the search for miracle cures has never been more expansive. Though a good routine diet is the obvious long-term answer, there is no shortage of short-term solutions. Here is a list of really weird gadgets related to weight ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - 11 Ways to Avert the Flu - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Donna CardilloWash your hands often and thoroughly. Flu and cold bugs are transmitted by droplets spread by infected people through sneezing, coughing, talking, kissing and touching surfaces with contaminated hands. It can also be spread when your clean hand touches an infected surface and you then touch your ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - 12 Ways to boost energy levels naturally - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen sleeping problems or insomnia become an issue, and it feels like exhaustion is impacting your performance on the job or in life, it may not seem like a real cause for concern. The truth is that there are a number of little adjustments a person can make to boost energy levels, improve daily ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - 19 Soothing Sore Throat Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterSore throats are often an early warning sign of colds or flu. They can also exist independently as the result of some other viral or bacterial infection. Sometimes they are just minor irritations caused by winter's low humidity or too much cheering at the football game. Whatever the cause, here ...
Views: 3848(1 vote) - 3 Hidden Causes of Long-Term Pain - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Jaime L.Hidden Causes Boost Risk of Long-term Pain up to 254% I may be seeing a lot more patients with neck and shoulder pain this year. Why? Because a single hidden cause of neck and shoulder pain put nearly 67 million people at risk in 2011 alone. And most of these people weren’t at risk the year ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - 3 Simple Steps to an Energized Day - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Paige BurkesDo you roll out of bed, get dressed and grab your coffee and bagel and run out the door in the morning and wonder why you’re dragging only a few hours later? Do you hit a wall later in the afternoon that only large doses of additional caffeine and sugar can cure? Do you want something simple ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - 3 Simple Ways to Glowing Skin - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Christine EstersWhen it comes to detoxing your body, your skin plays an important role. After all, your skin is your largest organ. According to Medline Plus, a health information website, the skin protects you from bacteria and viruses, regulates your body temperature and also helps you eliminate toxins via ...
Views: 5131(1 vote) - 3 Steps toward "Going Green" - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Roberta MittmanEverywhere you look these days, "green" is catching on! And no wonder. Green principles in action mean more conscientious, responsible, and healthful living. What does it mean to "go green"? The goal of "going green" is to minimize harm to the Earth by maintaining its natural ecological ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - 3 weight loss motivation tips of time for you to start exercising now and forever! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Dan PickensYou can motivate yourself to lose weight from your past, present and future! Humbug! you say? That's what you think now but after understanding the power of your emotions and how to make them work for you, you will become a true believer! The first thing you need to understand is that ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - 5 Quick And Easy Ways To Get Better Sleep Fast - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Steven ParkIn our over-stressed, over-weight, sleep-deprived society, there’s a tendency for experts to offer you the latest, greatest, high-tech, and usually expensive advice when you want to get better sleep. From the new Zeo (which measures your brain waves while you sleep), to $3,000 mattresses with ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - 6 Things You Can Do for Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Mary EdisonStress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. When possible, try to incorporate stress reducing techniques into your daily life for long-term benefits but whenever you need to relieve stress instantly, try a couple of these ideas. Below is a list of instant ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - 6 Ways to Be More Relaxed During Stressful Times - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kayla MatthewsIt could be argued that stress management is a lot like time management. Everyone has the same amount of time in a day, but the individuals who are most productive tend to be those who are very careful about how they spend their time. In terms of tackling stress, the same principle applies. ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - 60 Million People at Risk... Millions are Unaware - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Jaime L.Why Blood Pressure Matters If nearly 60 million Americans came down with a deadly fever, it would be the plague of the century. That’s a quarter of the adult population. We’d immediately mobilize every medical resource to bring the problem under control. But what if a quarter of our ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - 7 Aromatherapy Solutions for Weight Loss and Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Cristina Proano-CarrionNatural essential oils can help shape up your body in many ways but they can do so only when coupled with an appropriate diet and exercise plan. Essential oils accelerate the weight loss process by eliminating toxins and toning up the body so that you see faster and better results. Weight loss ...
Views: 5492(4 votes) - 7 Secrets to Better Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf your workouts seem to be getting you nowhere, read on to get the 7 Secrets To Better Workouts. 1. Start your engines. As your old high school gym teacher might have led you to believe, stretching before weight training is not the best way to warm-up. 1. Start your engines As your old high ...
Views: 2379(1 vote) - 7 Things You Can Do Right Now To Start Feeling Better - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen YoungAnxious? Depressed? Stressed? Overwhelmed by trauma memories? You will want to do things to help yourself feel better as quickly as possible, without doing anything that has negative consequences. It takes time to recover but there are simple things you can do right now. 1. Get enough sleep. ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Beat Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Nwenna KaiMy articles are always inspired by my clients, friends, and the community I serve when they email me their questions about their health and their diets. I always feel so inspired to help and write and serve and so I wanted to write this blog post about conquering stress since a good friend of ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - 8 Asanas For a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Chandra YogaIn today’s blog, we are going to discuss eight yoga asanas that help to maintain a healthy life with a healthy body. Yoga has several health benefits if practiced regularly. It affects an individual physically as well as mentally. Moreover, few asanas per day can bring a significant change ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - A Complete Program to Get Strong and Fit - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Knut HoltBy this 4-day program you can develop and maintain strong muscles, a nice body, good condition, good flexibility and a good mental health.The author himself has used this program in several years with successful results. In this program you exercise in a different way each of 4 consecutive days. ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Achieve Ideal Weight And Increase Energy Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThese three powerful strategies can help you to achieve your ideal weight and improve your overall health and vitality. 1. Boost the Energy of Your Spleen to Raise Metabolism In summer, we tend to drink and eat cold foods. Yet, cold foods and drinks can suppress the energy of the spleen to ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - Act Like Wonder Woman And Become Wonder Woman - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinFor most of my life I have been more or less overweight. I figured my body was just something I used to carry my brain around. Tentatives at presentation (clothes, makeup) were just not as serious as with my women-friends. I mean, it was just not as important to my identity as “smart” ...
Views: 3273(1 vote) - Adjusting to Medical Illness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinThe psychological ability to adjust to chronic medical illness is an area where there has been very little study. Lately, I find myself working mostly with this population of people. I’m noticing that some adjust very well and some do it very poorly. It depends on a lot of factors. The ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - Adrenal Fatigue - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Scott BryantAdrenal Fatigue Your two adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on the top of each kidney. Each adrenal gland is approximately 3 inches wide, and a half inch high. Each gland is divided into an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The cortex and medulla of the ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Alcohol — Killing the Human Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Manoj KumarAyurvedic practice recognizes the use of alcohol only for medicinal, not recreational or social purposes. It is a highly valuable substance when used therapeutically, and was originally obtained from naturally fermenting plant sources. Ayurvedic medicine actually uses over eighty different types ...
Views: 475(1 vote) - Aloe Vera Juice Heals and Soothes Like No Other Plant Extract - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Rick LomasYou already know that aloe vera is a great herbal remedy. You've probably put aloe vera on a sunburn at least once in your life. You might have also used it to treat wounds or to fight against fungi or bacteria and to relieve a variety of skin conditions. It's less widely known that aloe vera ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - Alternative Home-Based Options For Indigestion Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Andy YangYou can find indigestion remedies almost everywhere. Most of the commercially known cures are available at your local drugstore or supermarket. Some home based remedies can be found in the kitchen cupboards, bedroom cabinets and even in your backyard garden. And the simplest indigestion remedies ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Amazing Benefits of Collagen Protein - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Charles FunkelCollagen protein is a type of protein found throughout the body especially in the connective tissues. It is one of the most common types of protein in the human body. It comprises around 25 – 35% of all protein content in the body. Collagen protein offers plenty of benefits ranging from better ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - An Awesome way to stay fit and healthy! - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from M Nasir AzizWe all wish to stay healthy and fit. So, it is important to perform regular workouts that can be of different kinds. Few people prefer to perform small workouts such as jogging and running, while some others prefer to visit the gym to shun obesity and excess weight. To attain the maximum amount ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - An Eye Opener On Yourself- The Journey Within - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Mulyadi Kurnia“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” -Henry David Thoreau Indeed, we have immense potential within us. If we set our hearts on achieving something, we can always do it. However, the biggest journey is not reaching your destination ...
Views: 4151(2 votes) - An Insider’s Guide to Septoplasty - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Steven ParkThe septoplasty operation is one of the most misunderstood surgical procedures that lay people, and even many physicians have. Some people even equate septoplasty with having a nose job, which is not true. Although, some people use having a crooked septum as an excuse to undergo a ...
Views: 4980(2 votes) - Anti Aging Breakthrough: How Living Sugar Free Can Help You Live Longer - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumGetting old has many effects on the body from vision loss, loss of mental agility, to more serious health conditions like diabetes, heart and circulatory ailments. But sugar is a culprit that can wreak havoc on your body and accelerate the aging process. If you're looking for a powerful ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Antioxidant Foods - Skin Care - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Susan KatchurEating antioxidant foods is a great way to help improve the condition of your skin and boost your immune system. What are antioxidants? They're molecules capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. They protect cells from unstable molecules causing free radical ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Are Cell Phones Damaging Brains? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Cory CouillardA new study in the United Kingdom found that 66 percent of cell phone users have developed a technologically advanced medical condition called Nomophobia. (1) Nomophobia is an intense fear of losing or becoming disconnected from being able to use one’s cell phone. Unfortunately this cultural ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - Are Vaccinations Good Parenting? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Jesse CannoneWhile shopping near the kids section of a clothing store last week, a brochure caught my eye. The front was adorned with a very large picture of a baby caught in wide-eyed surprise. The title read, "Whooping cough sounds scary. Promise me you'll get vaccinated." As a father of 8, you can bet ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - Are You Caring For Yourself As Well As Your Family? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Stephani McGirrAs a parent of a special needs child, it is all too easy to get lost in the mix of meltdowns, trips to school because of “incidents,” therapy and doctor sessions, never-ending search for information and ways to help your child, every day home and work requirements, and pure mental or physical ...
Views: 1920(2 votes) - Are you depressed and stressed? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lana NicholsShockingly, you can still find a number of people who are unaware that they’re already stressed out and need relief from it immediately. Or rather, there are several who refuse to acknowledge that they badly need relief from stress. If you’re not sure about this as well, i want to give you ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Are You Stressed Because of Someone’s Potential Reaction? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robert VibertI’ve written about how we can get stressed over what might happen, when we jump to conclusions. Here I’d like to focus on one variant of this situation, the one in which we can almost forecast what is going to happen when someone reacts to what we say or do and, as a result, we stop ourselves ...
Views: 2405(3 votes) - Are your thoughts causing your stressful feelings? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Robert VibertThere is a prevalent theory making the rounds, time and again, that your thoughts are what create your emotions and therefore your stress. One of the expressions of these is what is called “Appraisal Theory”, which has been summed up as follows: Event ==> thinking ==> Simultaneous arousal ...
Views: 1964(3 votes) - Aromatherapy Bathing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayBathing is probably one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your life. Bathing has a long history and references to baths have been found in early archaeological records. Hippocrates wrote that a perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday was the way to ...
Views: 2009(4 votes) - Aromatherapy Perfumes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayEssential oils have been used in perfumes for thousands of years. Historically some of the most exclusive and indulgent perfumes have contained the most precious and delicate natural essential oils. These days however, despite the marketing of perfumes including images of nature and flowers, ...
Views: 1871(2 votes) - Avoid Statins Through Natural Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from John PhillipCholesterol lowering statins have been hailed as miracle drugs and yet medical research has come to the dismal conclusion that they are virtually worthless in preventing heart disease or death from a heart attack, possibly helping 1 out of 100 who take the drug. Those aren’t very good odds when ...
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