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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Eat Your Way to Weight Loss with Jenny Craig - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jim MackeyLosing weight seems to be one of the hottest subjects on the planet right now. Unfortunately, because so many people are interested in this topic, there are a lot of unsafe and ineffective methods being pushed. Because losing weight takes hard work, which many people would rather avoid, people ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Eat, Drink and Be Merry Without Packing On The Pounds - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyChristmas is a festive time and a good chance to let your hair down and catch up with family and friends. But it can also seriously set you back with any positive changes you’ve made throughout the year to living a healthier lifestyle. Here are some easy tips to help you get through this ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Eat, Exercise And Be Healthy: A Lesson From Our Ancestors - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Herman Beck-ChenowethLong before fast-food restaurants became a part of our lives, our ancestors hunted wild animals for meat, gardened, and gathered berries, nuts and plants to provide a healthy and well-rounded diet. These "hunter-gatherers", as they were called lived long before the beginning of agriculture and ...
Views: 2319(1 vote) - Effective acne treatmentsSubmitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Ambreen KazmiSulphur based preparations for acne treatments were considered the best. What they actually did was a temporary scrape of the skin and fought the bacteria and infection. However, later on it was revealed that sulphur based preparations later on resulted in severe effects. Now days, after a ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Eliminating Sweat-Related Odors - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Megan WinegarSweating is a normal, healthy part of your body's system for temperature regulation. There are two types of sweat glands in your body - eccrine and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands secrete a fluid when your body temperature rises, and it's mostly water and salt. However, when you experience ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceEmotional eating is a hoax. North America is obese because of sugar addiction, NOT emotional eating. Why is this so? This is so because because sugar is more addictive than cocaine or heroin. If you can get off refined white sugar, you can get back control of your health and your life. It's that ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceStop spiking your blood sugar! You have been on a blood sugar roller coaster for far too long. You eat a high sugar meal, which spikes your blood sugar and for a short time, you become hyper-glycemic (high blood sugar). Then you come down off this high and your body drops into a low blood ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Enjoy Your Food and Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonI love food and I love life. I live for joy and enjoy eating. The day I stopped dieting and I started eating what I wanted and living to the fullest, was the day my weight stopped being an issue. I look forward to eating and enjoy every bite. I also enjoy moving and dancing and using my body. I ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - EQ-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonEQ-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance Shaheen's example love the concept of EQ. When Daniel Goleman wrote his book Emotional Intelligence in 1995, his premise that 90% of our success has little do with our IQ made sense and caught on in personal and organizational development circles. ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Essential Elements - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere are certain steps that you can put into action that will continue to promote your forward motion and successful endeavors on your lifelong strive to better health and fitness. They are not out of your range and you have to believe in yourself and persevere toward their endowment and ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - Essential Tips For A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Pat BaroneYou can have a positive effect on your health with some simple, straightforward guidelines. These are health tips, not necessarily weight loss tips. But making sure your body has the nutrients, vitamins and minerals it needs is the first step to losing weight. A body lacking these essential ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Everyday Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are blessed with the ability to awake each morning and set about your business for the day. Not only are you possessed with the honor of carrying out your passions for life and doing what makes you happy; you are also given twenty-four hours in each day to get your jobs accomplished. ...
Views: 1126(4 votes) - Everything Is Food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Gregory Anne CoxScience tells us that the stomach has a brain and the heart has a brain. What this means is that these two vitally important organs will react to something when it enters our systems and send a message to other parts of the body independent of the "real" brain, the one on top, the one we think ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Everything You Must Know About Hangover - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Julian SaganNew Year is one of my favorite holidays of the year. The elegant evening dresses, Champaign sparkling in crystal glasses, delicacies on the table, multicolored confetti, laughter, smiles, presents… But there is one detail that can ruin the holiday spirit on the 1st of January – hangover. So how ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Simma LiebermanAccording to the National Institutes of Health, "people who feel more in control at their jobs tend to feel less stressed out." While executives and senior leaders have more control of their work, they manage people who feel like they have less control. Employees in general are feeling ...
Views: 4972(1 vote) - Exercise and Diet: The Keys to Lowering Your Risk of Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, so we know that with increased exercise and fat loss comes a much healthier lifestyle and a potentially lower risk of such health ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, but did you know that exercise may also help to fight off cancer? In addition, we have all ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Exercise Excuses - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWe all have them in our back pocket. You know the ones that seem to rear just at the right time to enable us to think that we are choosing the right option and that our goals will eventually find their way into our lives no matter what. Wrong! Creating justifications for how you can’t workout ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Exercise Time Crunch - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere is no doubt in my mind that you are a woman who wears many, many hats. I’m quite sure that at some point in your day you perhaps misplace one or two of these caps and even forget which one you are wearing at times. It is not at all surprising that when the clock starts ticking you start ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Exercises To Lower High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Peter HutchThe risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age. And like it or not, you get older every day. But you don't need to sit back and wait for high blood pressure to strike. Get moving! Regular exercise can help prevent high blood pressure, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Facing Your Fears Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stacey GrieveIf you are anything like I was, you hate your excess weight, you don’t understand why you keep regaining it back, and you berate yourself every time you gain a pound or eat a “bad” food. All this adds up to a lot of negative mental energy going on around your weight. Have you ever thought ...
Views: 8846(1 vote) - Fatty Liver and Diet - Understanding the Relationship to Control FLD - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver, popularly known as FLD or fatty liver disease, is caused by too much accumulation of fats in the liver cells. If such disorder is not given the right attention and control, it could be fatal in the long run. The good news is that it could be treated and controlled through dietary ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Associated Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Erica ThompsonFibromyalgia (FM) has a wide range of symptoms and overlapping conditions! It is easy to mistake one condition or symptom for another. FM, along with these other relating factors, is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. FM is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and weakness. ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Find Stillness in a World of Chaos (View Video Below) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStillness connects us to a state of peace that dissolves worries. It allows us to tap into our very essence, where we find a core of strength. It can shift our very perception of life… and the role we play in it. How we view life’s events and challenges is what makes up the quality of our ...
Views: 792(2 votes) - Finding the Best Adult Acne Treatment for Your Skin - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Sarah WrightIncidence of adult acne is on the rise, and finding the best treatment can be difficult. Acne affects up to a quarter of all men and over one in two of all women at some point in their adult lives. It can appear at any stage, without prior warning, and it is not uncommon for people in their ...
Views: 632(2 votes) - Five Areas of Fitness And Some Of The Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Thomas ManfrediThe exciting news from recent scientific studies is that exercise benefits everyone – regardless of age. Exercise can help you take charge of your health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, independent lifestyle. This should be reason enough to want to pursue fitness on a ...
Views: 3356(1 vote) - Food and Fear--Who's Whispering in Your Ear - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently I took a California pal to my favorite Ramen place in the East Village. OMG! I couldn’t wait to eat. Floating in the amazing, slow cooked broth were the most perfect thin noodles, sea greens, slices of tender pork—and one half egg—the white cooked firm, the yellow somehow still soft and ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Food And Feelings: The Importance Of Making The Connection - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Louisa LatelaI had been asked to speak to a Post-Op WLS support group a couple of years ago... around the time that gastric bypass/ weight loss surgery was just starting to become “popular.” As a psychotherapist who has been working with persons struggling with weight issues for more than 17 years, I was ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Food Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHow you feel about a certain food item that you choose to include in your lifestyle and the role that it plays in regard to your thoughts and feelings for this particular food item goes much deeper than just the item and label itself. Stamping a particular food in your life with a tag ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Foods To Keep Your Skin Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsHealthy skin can be obtained by using appropriate skin care products such as good quality cleansers and moisturizing lotions and creams. These products are external treatments. However, the internal aspect of skin care is often ignored. What we eat daily plays a significant role in the health of ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Foods With Low Glycemic Index and Why we Should Know What They Are - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsThe glycemic index (GI) is a system that has been developed that is quick and easy to use. The primary purpose of the index is to quickly summarize how different carbohydrates influence blood sugar levels. Since all foods vary in their nutritional and chemical composition, it is no great ...
Views: 794(2 votes) - Four Aspect To Consider To Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Aryanto ListyopurwandhonoI have an aunt that experiencing overweight. She always wears a big dress and hard to walk. And like any other people, she wants to lose weight fast. Some will just go to a doctor or a beauty therapist to have liposuction or surgery. Others take an extreme diet with little calories and vigorous ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Four Keys To Choosing A Health Coach - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Lynn SmithYou’ve had enough! Your weight keeps creeping up and you’re feeling progressively more out of shape. You joined a health club but you stopped going. You’ve been on Weight Watchers off and on. You know you need to get serious about taking care of yourself before you get any older. You’ve heard ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Freedom from the Overindulge-Bulge - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Cary Ellis“That which we resist, we perpetuate”. Dr. John Ray Overeating sets up one of those nasty cycles resulting in biological changes, that actually causes more overindulgence; so, how do we pull ourselves out of this pattern, living in a culture with “too much” bombarded constantly with ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Friends for life, friends for health... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Karen SchachterBy any traditional nutritionist's account, the weekend I just spent in Denver with my college girlfriends would rate as "bad for my health," with the possible unwanted side effects of weight gain, inflammation, blood sugar instability, and sleep deprivation, to name just a few. But despite not ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - From Surviving to Thriving: How to live a Happy Life Despite Debilitating Health Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Don’t let your problems get you down, or you’ll miss out on life.” Mattie Stepanek There are millions of people who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses or other disabling conditions. If you are one of these millions, you have likely experienced a variety of overwhelming emotions ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Fruit is Fabulous - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowEating fruit is a wonderful way to fill up your tummy and help you along your path to weight loss, weight maintenance and to increase the health of you. With so many choices at your local grocery store or market, eating a few servings a day should be an easy task to accomplish and there is no ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Get On With These Tips for a Beautiful & Healthy Skin (Navratri Special) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2019 from Manish PatelLooking Extra Nice is a Fair Deal. There’s come Skin Care Subject. Skin covers our body. Thus, giving Special Care & Maintenance to your Skin? Comment below, and looking to leave your Skin Supple & Glowing? Used many Cleanser, Organic Toner & Facial Lotion; however, nothing really ...
Views: 369(1 vote) - Get the Best Meat Thermometer in the Market Today - by Submitted on May 17, 2020 from Rahul RahejaThe best meat thermometer for grilling meat on the barbecue is within your reach. The meat thermometers that you want can remain in the meat during cooking – or not. It is really up to you. The best meat thermometers on the market give the flexibility you need so you can could just the way ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Getting Back on Your Feet after a Car Accident - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyWhen getting behind the wheel of a car, what awaits you on the road is invariably uncertain. With drivers growing increasingly susceptible to injuries, collisions, and potentially fatal outcomes, it’s never been more critical to practice safe driving. However, try as you might, auto accidents ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Give Your Feet A Treat - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA lot of people put their focus on making their face, hair, hands and skin beautiful. More often than not, they forget to give even the slightest attention to their feet. This has got to change. It is important to note that your feet deserves all the rest and respect it needs because they are ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Gloomy Days Make My Brain Sluggish - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Neal OwensWinter Storms and Overcast Days Affects Your Spirits According to New Study – SunBoxes Brighten Outlook For Winter SADness Gaithersburg, Maryland, December 14, 2009… If the dreary days and winter weather have you feeling unexplained fatigue, irritability and sadness, you aren't alone, ...
Views: 2439(3 votes) - Golden Tips For Baby Skin Care - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Peter sams• Babies have sensitive skin that dries out easily. While some parents like to give the baby a bath every day, most babies, especially younger infants, only need one every few days. In between baths, parents should take care to keep baby's face and bottom very clean. Babies can have tub ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Good Fun Is Necessary For Good Health - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Milica BarjaktarovicGood fun is a must for healing and good health. Why? Because it is relaxing, which provides tissues with enough circulation and nourishment. It is not taxing on the body but rather lets the body heal. It is a meditative state. Good fun happens when we take ourselves and earthly life with a grain ...
Views: 2790(1 vote) - Good Health Not Found in "Secrets" - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt never seems to end. One celeb after another endorseing the next best "secret" revealing the way to great health or a hot body or weight loss. And if it is not an endorsement, it's a book or video proclaiming a near magic transition from the way you are now to a whole new you virtually ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - Hands On Massage - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Beth AldrichThere’s no denying the power of bodywork, especially a good massage. It can be pampering, rejuvenating, or therapeutic, either way massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Most experts agree that many diseases are stress related and that high stress has been ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - Harness the Power of Vitamin D - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from James EgidioGaining more and more recognition by medical and naturopathic professionals is Vitamin D – the vitamin necessary to build strong muscles and absorb calcium that has long been taken to prevent osteoporosis. Many researchers and laboratories are conducting extensive studies on how people can use ...
Views: 912(2 votes) - Has Your Wake-Up Call Arrived? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoA wake-up call is a resounding signal received that change is necessary in your life. Often we get this type of call when a crisis or deeply challenging situation has emerged. Clients ask me, "What is crisis in our lives? How can we tell we're heading into crisis, versus simply going through ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Health and Harmony in Relationships: It All Starts with YOU! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Sharon Rivkin“Stress is damaging to your health, so take care of yourself,” is very sound advice, but what exactly does that mean and how exactly do you take care of yourself and lessen stress? Experiencing optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health includes the good fortune of having healthy and ...
Views: 4060(1 vote) - Health Diet - Dieting to Help Eliminate, Improve or Prevent Acne - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Candice McInnesEverybody [especially teenagers] hates this skin problem. some get really bad acne which can result in scarring while others just get a mild case. Either way we do need to look at our diet and change our thought process when it comes to eradicating these awful blemishes and pimples. Though ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Health Epidemic Could be helped by Free Energetic Healing Courses - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Kyle LucasThe Internet Resources to Accompany the Sourcebook for Teaching Science (Herr, Norman, 2007) website at http://www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html#influence tells us some pretty shocking news: Millions of Americans are so hooked on television that they fit the criteria for ...
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