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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- The Five Keys to Healing Gut Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Jini Patel ThompsonAfter nine years of doing private consultations and answering literally thousands of questions on my Forum, I have come to see that there are five key protocols that nearly everyone needs to implement in order to see their digestive healing progress rapidly. By the time people find their way ...
Views: 8692(4 votes) - The Gifts of Being Self-Employed - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Esmeralda CooperHaving been self-employed for the last 25 years, we have enjoyed the benefits of being our own bosses. We have also experienced less wonderful aspects of owning our business. Some of the benefits include having more freedom and flexibility for myself and my family, making my own decisions, ...
Views: 747(2 votes) - The Importance of a Good Night Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever missed a good night sleep and then the next night stayed up late to watch your favorite rerun of Friends, Frasier or Scrubs...because even though you had seen it five times, you just couldn't get enough? And then the night after, you went out with friends for drinks and dinner, ...
Views: 707(2 votes) - The Key to Meditating - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThe key to meditating is to focus on the breath. The mind has to follow your command and nothing else when you focus on the inhale and exhale. It cannot focus on doing two things at once. Breathing in a seated comfortable position on the floor or chair, if you cannot manipulate sitting ...
Views: 2210(2 votes) - The Positive Effects Of Meditation & Brain Entrainment On Your Body's Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from francesco costabileMeditation has been scientifically proven to aid in the release of healthy chemicals into the blood stream. These are listed below, along with descriptions of their effects on the body/mind. The propagation of these chemicals can be achieved with the addition of brain entrainment, which assists ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - The Protein Controversy - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaI am not now, and have never been, a vegetarian. OK, that’s not entirely true, I flirted with vegetarianism briefly a few decades ago, right around the time I was also experimenting with sideburns and dashikis. But for most of my adult life- and certainly for all the time I’ve been a ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - The Quickest & Easiest Way to Switch Off – and It’s Fr*ee! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukThe Quickest & Easiest Way to Switch Off – and It’s Fr*ee! I am lucky enough to be in The States at the moment and spent the week-end with some dear friends in New Jersey. On Saturday, we visited the New Jersey Shore at Cape May, a beautiful Victorian seaside resort not far from ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - The Secret of How to Get Great Abs – Find Out What Others Already Know - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Dave BurtTHE QUEST TO GET GREAT ABS An optimum mixture of proper diet and exercise can be your solution to achieve a flat belly and get great abs. Aiming for a perfectly toned, well shaped body or flat abs takes handwork, lots of self discipline and some self sacrifices. For many overweight people, ...
Views: 1017(7 votes) - The Top Reasons Why You Need to Consider a Drug Detox Program - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Bolton DonnaThere are a lot of reasons why drug detox program is something that an addict needs to consider. When you are addicted to a substance, chemical brain changes will make getting sober very challenging for you and the hardest part to achieving sobriety is the detox. Detoxing off of any substance is ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - The Top Ten Natural Energy Boosting Health Tips - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Denver NgThere are a lot of health tips on the Internet. Eat right, exercise regularly, avoid vices, avoid stress, but some does not deal with healing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a natural way. Not that these are the health tips that ends all and be all, but this top ten health tips are the ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - The Truth About Fats Carbohydrates and Protein in the American Diet - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Mark StjeanFor nearly three decades, obesity, heart disease and high cholesterol, have been linked to the fat content in the American diet. Regrettably, the low fat foods of the 80’s have not resulted in healthier weights. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred, the obesity rates for Americans have ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - The Truth about Food: Why Irradiation is Not the Answer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Allison BiggarIn a flagrant insult to both journalism and nutritional science, 20/20`s John Stossel heavily touted irradiation - exposing food to radiation in order to kill any microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that may be present in the food - as the only way to ensure the safety of our food ...
Views: 1189(4 votes) - The Truth Behind Blood Tests: Why Functional Blood Ranges Are The Only Markers You Should Trust - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kirsten NagyFor most people, when their doctor looks at their blood work and tells them they have high cholesterol or that their CO2 is in range they don’t think twice about their results. After all, it’s a blood test, how much more accurate can it get? The truth is most Americans are grossly ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - The Ugly Truth About Cosmetics - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDid you know that the number one role of your skin is to act as a barrier? Even so, everything we put on our skin is absorbed and goes into our bloodstream. As a result, we shouldn’t put anything on our skin that we wouldn’t eat! According to research, the average person absorbs about ?ve ...
Views: 3528(1 vote) - The Vaccination Debate – Part 1: Dangerous Ingredients in Your Child's Vaccines That Your Doctor Probably WON'T Tell You About - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIt's the start of another school year, so it's time to make sure Junior is up to date with all of his vaccinations. But do you actually know what your child is getting in those shots? Many parents believe that vaccines contain a weakened version of the virus, so the recipient's body can ...
Views: 16123(1 vote) - The Vaccination Debate, Part 2 - Vaccines Have Been Proven Effective, Right? WRONG! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn part 1 of the Vaccination Debate, you saw a list of the preservatives … adjuvants that stimulate the immune system to react more strongly to the virus … antibiotics … and other substances that make up today's vaccines. Many of these ingredients are toxic. Quite a few of them have been ...
Views: 3754(1 vote) - The World of Fragrance & Its Value to Humans - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2018 from Mark HubScents and perfumes have become an active part of our daily grooming sessions. This trend hasn’t been recently adapted but has been followed since the ancient times. The admiration towards distinctive aromas attracted the early Egyptians who were known to blend flaming resins and woods. These ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Tibetan 5 Element Tantric Healing - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jacques DrouinThe Tibetan 5 Element Healing Practices invoke the universal elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. These are the very elements which make up our human form, and everything in our environment. Having the correct elemental balance is crucial for our over-all health and well ...
Views: 6071(2 votes) - Tibetan Techniques and Methods of Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Codrut TutuFive thousands years ago, a medical system with undeniable results and efficiency developed in Tibet. The methods and techniques of the therapists of the age brought a major contribution to the therapy system; they differentiated from the traditional methods of other cultures by certain ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Tips On Choosing The Most Appropriate Weight Loss Diet Plans - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIn a world where people are very conscious about their health and appearance, weight loss diet plans are very popular. They serve as the ultimate guide to losing weight and achieving a desirable figure. There are so many weight loss diet plans available that choosing the right one can be very ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - Tips to Have a Healthy Colon - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Mary VargheseNot having a healthy, balanced diet is one of the criteria of causing colon problems. Avoid taking bad diet, eat healthy, balanced food. Avoid junk food and eat a lot of fibers in the form of fruits and vegetables. Eat a lot of fibrous food. Stress factor can also lead to create colon ...
Views: 560(1 vote) - Top 10 Healthy Foods To Eat While Pregnant - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Josef BichlerDuring pregnancy, women often get misled by the false notion of binging for two. Although, its true that you'll need those extra calories during your pregnancy, you must aim at getting those extra calories with healthier food choices. The best thing about making wise choices of healthy food to ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - Top 5 Signs That You Might Have a Thyroid Problem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Emily ProgemyIt is approximated that 59 million Americans have a thyroid problem, and don't even know about it. Here I want to discuss the top 4 signs that you might have a thyroid problem. Fatigue Feeling tired or exhausted throughout the day or when you first wake up. Feeling like 8 to 10 hours of ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Top 5 Symptoms Of Stress - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Emily ProgemyIn today’s world stress is an everlasting challenge, with the everyday rush of life it is hard to relax and take control of stress. It is not healthy to be stressful, it increases blood pressure and can lead to heart attacks if not controlled in the proper way. There are a lot of symptoms of ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Top 6 Anti Inflammatory Fruits - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Josef BichlerJoint pain can be difficult to live with and can severely affect your daily life. Arthritis and any other form of joint pain can actually make even the simplest form of movement to be difficult in your normal day to day life. Although you may actually feel like taking a pain pill to reduce the ...
Views: 571(1 vote) - TOP DIET MYTHS – LEARN THE TRUTH AND TAKE CONTROL - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Amy LundbergI’m not sure about you, but as I slide my shorts on to go to Jori’s soccer game, I can hear a tiny voice inside mention to lay off the sweets. I recognize this voice and acknowledge it by saying ‘thank you for sharing, but that is not my long term solution.’ Do you have experiences like ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Trending Toward Health and Well-Being in 2013, Part I - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Michelle StewartHeading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Tummy Fat - Why We Have the Extra Weight Around Our Belly - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Candice McInnesThere are a variety of reasons as to why we have the extra weight around our waist. Though most of us tend to think it is because we lead sedentary lives and eat the wrong foods [the most common cause for this weight problem], there are other factors beyond our control that can also cause our ...
Views: 1182(2 votes) - Two Energies, One Body:Balance your male and female - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Marti AngelWhat is the big mystery of the male and female sides of the body? Why do we need to be aware of this? The body is energetically divided into two parts. The right and the left, male and female dominated sides. This is not a new concept, it has an origin in eastern philosophies like Buddhism, ...
Views: 35657(3 votes) - Understanding Toxicity - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from craig jacobsWe are a nation of people who have all kinds of toxins wandering the highways and byways of our bodies. But what does it mean to say "it's toxic?" Toxicity means that whatever that something is, it has the ability to damage your cellular function. Toxicity damages the little fuel factories ...
Views: 1096(3 votes) - Understanding your Heart and its Diseases - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Manoj KumarUnderstanding your Heart and its Diseases Heart diseases are the world’s largest killers, claiming 17.3 million lives a year. Governments all over the world are leaving no stone unturned in controlling the spread of these diseases. Billions are being spent on research and development of ...
Views: 544(1 vote) - Use These Tips to Get Fit - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Filiberto SimzerTry using rock music while you work out. When you are lacking in motivation you may want to turn on your favorite music and play it loudly. Your body will react to the beat and start moving to it. Moving your body feels great, and it is so easy to do, so get moving. Enjoy the music and let go. ...
Views: 510(1 vote) - Vaccinations - A Presentation Given By Dr. Mary Ann Block To National Foundation of Women Legislators - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Mary Ann Block,Like many of you, my love for my family motivates me to do what I do. I decided to go to medical school at the age of 39 after doctors made my daughter ill by prescribing psychiatric drugs for her bladder infections. Every day I am grateful for the knowledge I obtained. Though I always ...
Views: 3994(1 vote) - Vegetarianism for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from jhu rubioA rich man is sleeping in his house. Suddenly he is awakened by the burglar alarm. "Ach! These stupid systems never work properly!" he exclaims, rubbing his eyes and struggling to stand up. He goes downstairs and, still cursing the system, turns off the alarm. Going back to his bedroom he ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - Vitamin B 5 and Pro Vitamin B 5 - Healthful Benefits! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Susan KatchurVitamin B 5 is a member of the B complex family of vitamins. It is a stable form of pantothenic acid. It can be found in foods such as wheat germ, liver, egg yolks, milk, nuts, yeast, fish, whole bran cereals, oatmeal and fresh vegetables including peas, sweet potatoes, molasses and more. ...
Views: 4125(2 votes) - Vitamin D and Sun Exposure: Shedding Some Light on The Issue - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe media and healthcare professionals have highlighted the harms and consequences of exposure to sunlight, however, there are many important benefits to sun exposure as well, which are often overlooked. Furthermore, sunscreen is often seen as the healthy choice for sun protection, but this ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Vitamin D is Needed to Fight and Prevent the Flu - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Byron RichardsThis past year everyone saw with their own two eyes that our government’s public health officials had no problem using fear to influence Americans to be guinea pigs for an experimental H1N1 vaccine. It was equally obvious that the government cried wolf and has egg on its face, as their ...
Views: 1319(6 votes) - Wake Up and Smell the...? 4 Coffee Alternatives - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Roberta MittmanThe aroma of freshly brewed coffee signals the start of the day in many households. But too often, coffee consumption doesn't end with the cup in the morning. Drinking coffee--and all the caffeine it provides--is an American pastime and a popular social activity. Look around. Everywhere you see ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Wake Up Your Inner Spring - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Lori BurgerThis weekend, as I was driving my car, with the roof down, I almost started crying. It was a most beautiful day… warm and sunny and the trees had just started to bloom. The day felt like a beautiful gift. I started to think of all the good things I had in my life and realized how lucky I was. My ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Sleep - How They Go Together - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterAre you still trying to lose weight and not having very much success? Are you getting a good night sleep? Did you know that your weight loss program may be failing because of your lack of sleep? There have been scientific studies that have shown that there is a correlation between lack of ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips: Five Essential Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from John PhillipMillions of Americans are looking for a weight loss plan which is easy to follow and will deliver results. The problem with most traditional weight loss diets is that they eliminate certain important food groups or require drastic lifestyle changes which can’t be maintained long term. The only ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Wellness and the Galileo Conundrum - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Jon CanasIt took a lot of courage for Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642) to publish his findings. His observations of the sky with a new instrument for the time – the telescope – proved the theory of Copernicus (1473 – 1543), mathematician and astronomer. The trouble was that at the time, philosophy and ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Wet Dreams and Penis Health - Myths and Facts about Nighttime Ejaculation - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from John DuganA wet dream can be a male’s first experience with ejaculation, and for many, it can happen quite frequently. Unfortunately, the subject of wet dreams is not often brought up by parents or doctors, and many boys - and even men - believe that something is wrong with them when they wake up with a ...
Views: 3549(1 vote) - What Are The Benefits of Wheatgrass? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Tina PruittHistory of Wheatgrass Wheatgrass has been sold in the United States since around the 1930s, but it’s really began taking off and becoming even more popular in the past several years, and can now be found at many juice-bars and healthy lifestyle stores and restaurants. The credit for the ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - What Are Your Core Values? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWe often hear of core values for companies or corporations, but what are your core values? Whether we know it or not, each of us has our own set of values. They are what determine which aspects of life we regard as important, and greatly affect how we deal with day-to-day situations. Our social, ...
Views: 2948(1 vote) - What Does the Year of the Dragon Hold In Store for You? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Roberta MittmanWelcome to the Year of the Dragon! In Chinese tradition, each year is dedicated to one of twelve specific animals--Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Rat, Boar, Rabbit, Dog, Rooster, Ox, Tiger, Snake, and Ram. Each of these animals is thought to bestow its characteristics specifically on the people born ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - What Is the Benefit of Detoxifying Your Body? - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Josef BichlerSome bugs we can't escape from! According to many researched scientific information, it is a way of cleansing your body of toxic wastes and bugs of which we become exposed to every day. Just to look at some, there are environmental pollutants, pesticides, non-evacuated metabolic bodily ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - What is the Definition of Rheumatism - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Charles BergerAs a person grows older, it is normal for him or her to experience some discomforts and inconveniences and of them is rheumatism. What is rheumatism? What is the definition of rheumatism? Does the definition of rheumatism include the symptoms and causes of it? Does the definition of rheumatism ...
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