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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- What is IBS and what can be done about it? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from claire hegartyDo we really know what IBS is as it seems syndromes such as this can come with a whole host and range of symptoms and what is for sure is that people suffering with this condition certainly know that they have it. Whilst this illness will be classed differently to those more life threatening ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - What Is Medical Tourism - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Harshwardhan UllalMedical Tourism is a term originally coined by travel agencies and the mass media to illustrate the increasing practice of travelling across international borders to obtain health care. It also refers negatively to the practice of healthcare practitioners travelling abroad to provide ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - What Is Wellness? You Know You Are Well When You're Practicing These 10 Wellness Behaviors... - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWellness has nothing to do with your external circumstances! You know you are "well" when you find yourself: 1. Approaching healing and life as an opportunity to constantly reorganize into a more dynamic, aware and responsive you. 2. Fully experiencing and accepting your core nature, ...
Views: 524(1 vote) - What is Your First Step to Wellness? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI just bought a big, hard cover notebook with blank pages and no lines. This is my first step to wellness. This past weekend was a relatively emotional one for me. I had a conversation that was long, long overdue with someone important to me. I am still struggling with whether the conversation ...
Views: 600(1 vote) - What Strange Allergy Symptoms Can Teach You - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from M RochellAre you struggling with strange allergy symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, causing sudden mysterious skin rashes, itching, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, or even difficulty breathing? Welcome to the 21st century, where we live a fast paced and rapidly changing lifestyle that can ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - What You Should Really Know about CBD and Anxiety: How it can Help - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2019 from Marina PalDuring recent times, CBD oil has become increasingly popular with plenty of users around the world, especially when it comes to conditions such as anxiety. Of course, some people use CBD oil for daily cares and worries, but there are others who have more severe conditions such as anxiety ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - What's on Your Acid Reflux Food Not to Eat List? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Dianna SmithCertain food and drinks can add to the problem of acid reflux. How do we know which acid reflux foods not to eat and what ones are unlikely to cause reflux to flare up? The best way to be certain if a particular food is causing an attack of reflux, is to keep a list of the foods you eat and ...
Views: 3775(2 votes) - What’s Behind The Thinning Hair And The Hair Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Robert KressProblems with thinning hair and actual hair loss are questions which I receive often. And where men are affected more often with total balding, many women are affected as they go through peri-menopause and menopause due to hormonal fluctuations. Alopecia Areata made news this week when Kayla ...
Views: 2106(1 vote) - Why a 15-minute sleep can give you a good health - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Paige GerstenSleep is one of the most favorite pastimes of many. It is the easiest and healthiest way of relaxing from a stressful day of work. However, some of us want to indulge in it more than the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep, which is not good. Researchers behind medical scrubs uniforms noted that ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Why Being the Author of Your Own Health is Key to Professional Success - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Nina PriceIf you’re not feeling well it’s hard to be a superstar Staying on top of your game at work is all about performing at your best, all the time. You can ‘t really afford to have less than good health. And yet there are quite a few factors that work against maintaining your ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Why is Weight Loss Important to Your Health? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Rowena SteinYou are one of the fortunate ones if you are happy with your weight. And if you also have a positive outlook on your body and your life, you are to be congratulated. But you may also have a need for a weight loss program. Some folks who are overweight say that they are happy with their bodies ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Why Proper Nutrition is so Important to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Gunakesh ParmarWhat is causing us to get overweight...It's not you...Here's why! Did you know that there is no possible way to get proper nutrition from the food we eat? Back when we used to grow our own food, such as gardens, we could get all the nutrients our body needed just from eating! Our food was ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Why To Hire A Wellness Coach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Doug NauYou may or may not have heard of wellness coaching - its a field of health and wellness that is new, exciting, and rapidly evolving. While not everyone knows what a wellness coach is today (similar to the what I suspect people knew of personal trainers 30 years ago), I envision that in another ...
Views: 2329(1 vote) - Why Weight Train? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Rico ConnorWhy Weight Train? Weight training’s many benefits are achieved by men and women of all ages who participate in it. I refer to weight training as the fountain of youth. It reverses the effects of aging. Weight training used to be associated with big, hulky, bodybuilders. Now, it is part of a ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Wuyi Oolong Tea - The In Between - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Julian TaiThere are so many popular types of tea, including black, green, white and Wuyi oolong tea. In the west, we drink mostly black tea. Green tea is becoming increasingly well known. White and oolong teas are the rarest and least understood of the teas. What Is Oolong Tea? All tea comes from the ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - You are what you... - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachMany of us have heard the saying “we are what we eat”. Basically this means that if our diets are made up of fast food, takeout, foods high in sugar, high in fat, if we drink too much or if we consider our children’s leftovers a decent meal, we can’t really be surprised if our body doesn’t look ...
Views: 1917(3 votes) - Your Body's Best Kept Secret to Great Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you suffer from cellulite or fatty deposits? Do you experience aches and pains? Are you overweight? Do you experience abdominal bloating? Do you feel bloated or have areas on your body that seem pudgy? Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrom, multiple ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Your Diet and Arthritis: Trigger Foods and Safe Choices - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyThe foods arthritis patients eat can play a key role in the management and reduction of pain. Some can reduce the symptoms, others can trigger painful attacks. The elimination of animal protein, nightshade vegetables, and dairy products has helped some people with arthritis. The results are not ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Your Holiday Wellness Guide - The Top 7 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIt's that time of the year again - holiday season! Next week, many of us will begin a dizzying six weeks of traveling, eating, partying, spending, and being with family. It can be a lot to handle, even for the most balanced and prepared individuals. Often, by the time the New Year emerges, ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Your Migraine Support System - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Megan OltmanThere is no doubt that Migraine is a very isolating disease. For most of us when we have a Migraine attack, we seek our cave – a dark, quiet place where we can limit the stimulation and lie down until the pain passes. We often miss social opportunities with family and friends; we often have to ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Health and Wellness Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Illness and Manifest Health - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy Justice1) Focus less on healing Because Universal Law of Attraction responds to the vibration of your thoughts, it is more beneficial to focus on health and wellness than it is to think of healing. Thoughts of healing are an improvement over thoughts of sickness, so they are indeed a step in the ...
Views: 2149(7 votes) - Stress Response System: The Level of Stress You Feel Is Within Your Realm of Control - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jill PrinceWhat do you know about your stress hormones and how they are produced in the body? We all have a lot of room to move in terms of how much stress we feel at any given time. Are you from the CroMagnon period? Maybe you’ve been in a relationship with a cave dweller (been there, done that), but ...
Views: 1157(6 votes) - Brain Exercises May Help Reduce The Effects of Some Types of Mental Illness - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardThere are a lot of different types of mental illness, and each type affects those who suffer from it differently. That's why it's so hard to diagnose the condition and then to find the right treatment for it. With treatment, the goal is to help those who suffer from mental illness have the ...
Views: 5037(4 votes) - Forty Six Million Americans without Health Insurance are Turning to Vitamin Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyAffordable healthcare is a source of pain for millions of Americans. But a natural supplement company offering the only joint pain remedy products with CM8 reports a 32 percent increase in people seeking all-natural arthritis remedy products to avoid expensive prescriptions. Flexcin ...
Views: 1076(4 votes) - Gain control of Your Weight Forever using WRAPS - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Donna BrownThis past year nearly 50 billion dollars were spent on weight loss products but Americans are losing the battle of the bulge. According to the CDC the average American man weighed 166.3 pounds but now the average is 189.8 pounds. The average American woman in 1960 weighed 140.2 pounds but now ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Francesca FasanoWe hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ...
Views: 2999(4 votes) - ***Are You Ready to End Your Chronic Hoarseness and Persistent Sore Throats? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you suffer from chronic hoarseness and are not sick, then you are likely in the throes of vocal abuse. While it is possible that certain antihistamines or other types of medications can produce irritation in your throat, for many people, prescribed drugs are not the cause. Vocal abuse is. ...
Views: 4156(3 votes) - Deep Sleep & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Prof. George GrantDeep Sleep is essential for Total Wellness: The process of sleep places a very high demand on our energy reserves. So much work must be accomplished while we sleep: innumerable cells must be replaced or repaired, the immune system must be balanced, hormones must be balanced and emotional ...
Views: 3941(9 votes) - Getting Outside: Seasonal Practice and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonMany times this is the slow time of the year for regular martial arts classes, people are on vacation or attending summertime events, but it is also a really good time to change up your training and get outside. While there are certain things that can be only practiced inside under controlled ...
Views: 2379(3 votes) - Got Cross Training - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the most important things you can do to when incorporating exercise into your life is to include a variety of activities that keep you moving. Mixing it up and keeping your body on it’s toes is one way to work toward your health and fitness goals and desires. Including an assortment of ...
Views: 969(3 votes) - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 2169(3 votes) - It Doesn't Work if You Don't Do It - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Vicki LeinWe all find activities that make a big difference in our lives. If we write gratitude lists every day, we notice an increase in our enjoyment of life. Or if we walk on a regular basis we notice we have more energy and our mood is uplifted. Then, for unknown reasons, we quit doing what we ...
Views: 1295(3 votes) - Prevent Colon Cancer by Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauCancer is always a tragedy, and it’s still not something that most people can fully prevent. While new theories and studies come out every once in a while on how to avoid cancer, the truth of the matter is, a lot of people still get it. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in ...
Views: 1134(3 votes) - Preventing Flu and Colds, Without Shots - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaAnnual Flu Shots For a number of years now, many people have rushed down to the doctor's office or a clinic, and gotten a flu shot annually to prevent the onset of the flu. While that tactic was not without some risk of exposure to illness or contamination, most people felt that the positive ...
Views: 1287(3 votes) - Removing blockages to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Roger FontaineLet’s only be limited by our imagination. Every day in my healing clinic I encounter clients who are restricted and blocked in their happiness and wellbeing. The causes and origins are multiple and complex and not resolved in a single one hour treatment. However a process is begun and a pathway ...
Views: 2289(3 votes) - Should You Be Taking Nutritional Supplements? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterIf you are living a healthy life style and eating a balanced diet, should you be taking nutritional supplements? Simply put - YES. There has been extensive research over the past ten years in connection with the link between nutrition and health. Scientific research into the medicinal value ...
Views: 1179(3 votes) - Taking Care of Yourself Just As Important as Taking Care of Business - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThere have been numerous studies that state that not sleeping in, or brushing your teeth twice a day, or making your bed every morning can add years to your life. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that these things also lead to a successful life. The kind of person that does these things ...
Views: 1330(3 votes) - The Cholesterol Myth: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jeremy ArthurIn our last post we discussed the cause of the majority of the chronic conditions, including heart disease, we see in the US: the pro-inflammatory state. Today, I want to talk about some simple things you can do the ensure you’re living a lifestyle that doesn’t promote inflammation. In last ...
Views: 531(3 votes) - Time for an Acupuncture Tune-Up? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfUsually, people come in for acupuncture when they have a specific health problem they want to tackle. Only rarely does someone come in just to see how acupuncture can help them stay well, but the truth is that acupuncture is at its best when used as a tool to prevent illness and maintain ...
Views: 2484(3 votes) - ***Mind to Mind - Integrity and Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoThe Healing Power of Truth! I was just viewing a provocative video on the front page of SelfGrowth.com. It was interesting and flabbergasting just what percentage of Americans are unwell in some way, shape, or form (most likely super-sized as well). Well, Mind To Mind is here to help! I suggest ...
Views: 2359(2 votes) - 10 Natural Remedies for Eczema - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithConventional methods of taming eczema have been tried by many. However, while there are many who who have tried conventional methods, there are just as many who are fed up with the so called traditional eczema treatments and the side effects associated with them, including myself. My daughter ...
Views: 3882(2 votes) - 5 Natural And Effective Stress Relief Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumStressed? You’re dealing with a real physical threat to your health. Stress clogs your arteries and shrinks your brain. Unfortunately, when we’re stressed many of us just make things worse. We overeat. We spend money we don’t have on vacations or lavish treats. We turn to drugs and alcohol. ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - All About You Time - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThink back to the last occasion when you actually took a solid amount of time to concentrate on the well-being of you and only you. It shouldn’t be such a difficult task, however, in today’s society where we are sometimes expected to perform at high speed capacities and jobs are accomplished in ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - Caring for Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowPampering; taking care of your personal needs plays a major role in your capacity to take care of others to the best of your ability; and even more imperative than that is your own aptitude to care for yourself in such a wonderful manner. Take a moment to ponder your past twenty four hours; ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - Cure My Anxiety? - Meditation is the Gateway to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jonathan RoachHow can I cure my annxiety? Anxiety is very much an individual experience, and can be caused by a wide variety of physical complaints and life situations. It is of course quite normal and even necessary for our survival to be anxious in a frightening situation, but when continual and excessive ...
Views: 2110(2 votes) - EFT for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothStress has been shown to cause a physiological reaction in the body that can have many adverse effects, including osteopenia and osteoporosis. Bone loss may lead to further stressors such as pain, less mobility, medical bills and depression, which can create a feedback loop of more stress ...
Views: 3581(2 votes) - Empower Your Self to Heal Chronic Illness (Part 2): How to “Feel All Right” NOW! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Malcolm DaytonIn the previous article in this series* (Who is the “self” in Self Healing?), I addressed one of the most fundamental and empowering, Self healing principles (for those of us with chronic illness); learning how to reconnect with core-Self beyond the superficial qualities typically used to ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Holiday party survival guide: Have fun and be healthy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Heather CottrellThe holidays offer many opportunities to have fun, see good friends and indulge. The holidays are also the best time to put on the unwanted pounds of winter insulation. Set the intention to maintain your good health rather than gaining winter weight. This year consider indulging in excess fun ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - How Much Wellness Do You Need Right Now? A Fake Online Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs you may or may not know, this week we will be exploring the idea of 'wellness' on Intent.com. Take this short online quiz to figure out how much wellness you need in your life right now! Choose the answer that best describes your current situation. Take out a pen and paper, allow yourself ...
Views: 720(2 votes) - Karela (Momordica Charantia) herb is very useful in Diabetes Mellitus - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Hamneet MadanBitter Melon, also known as Karela, Momordica Charantia or Bitter Gourd is a herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally. It contains Gurmarin, a polypeptide considered to be similar to bovine insulin, which has been shown in experimental studies to ...
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