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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Effective Problem Solving Strategies - Key To Wellness. Don't Leave Home Without Them! - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Jill PrinceMost people do not truly understand that the key to wellness is effective problem solving. By increasing your knowledge of problem solving strategies, you will be able to solve your wellness challenges, reduce stress and take back control of your health and your life. In doing so, you will ...
Views: 2467(1 vote) - Effortless Effort - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaJosie is poised, unmoving, as she focuses her gaze. Her intention is clear. She moves through the grass like a slow motion film, periodically freezing, one paw in the air. Then in a blur of fur, she runs, leaps and the unfortunate vole that I couldn’t even see is history. Cats don’t struggle ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - EMF Effects on Melatonin Production - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukHealthy young and middle-aged adults generally secrete about 5 to 25 micrograms of melatonin each night. This amount tends to decline with age, and this decline is possibly linked with an age-related rise in sleep difficulties. What is Melatonin, Really? Melatonin is sometimes described as ...
Views: 12020(1 vote) - Enemas: An Old Remedy To New Problems - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDIn the “old days" people regularly gave themselves enemas to ensure regularity as well as to introduce helpful and active agents into the body. Enemas provided them with several health benefits such as relief from impacted stools as well as bodily sludge. The enema encouraged the body to ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Exercise and Continuity - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowContinuity; when pursuing the endeavor toward better health and fitness in your life it is imperative to search for a realistic link between physical movement and the time you have during your days to dedicate towards movement. Being aware, down-to-earth and reasonable about this partnership ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Exercise and Recovery Time - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhen working out is a regular occurrence in your life and it is as regimented as brushing your teeth or picking up the mail, there comes a time during your travels toward better health and fitness that you must begin to contemplate taking time away from your exercise routine. The body will not ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Eyestrain - Causes, Symptoms And Relief - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsEyestrain causes a dull, aching sensation around and behind the eyes that can progress into a generalized headache. It may feel painful or fatiguing to focus the eyes. Eyestrain is commonly a result of overuse of the eyes for activities requiring close and precise focus, such as reading, ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Facts About Water Consumption Today - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Ronnie Ruiz• The taste facts An obvious issue in the consumption of bottled water is taste. In some areas, tap water simply isn't drinkable, and in those situations bottled water is a useful resource. Other consumers simply prefer the taste of bottled water. Consumers have lots of preferences and ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Fastest Way To Lose Weight - Lose Weight Fast! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Steve EstesThis is one question that has been on every dieter's lips for years... "What is the fastest way to lose weight?" If you need to lose weight fast you're going to have to think out of the box. It's not enough to simply try to starve yourself thin. That way has already been proven to be completely ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Easy Calorie Shifting - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Mo SimpsonFat Loss 4 Idiots is a proven calorie shifting diet plan with proven results. It is an online bestseller that continues to gain in popularity each year and it makes sense, since on this fat loss plan, you eat proper food, four times a day and you are never hungry. The claim, which I have found ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Feast or Die? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Bradley FalkAre you aware that unless you, at least quarterly, wake up with a communal hangover (and suffer some measure of indigestion) you will significantly reduce your longevity? As a spiritual healer for the past 30 years I've noticed a common appetite in my clients: the hunger for the feast. But ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - Feng Shui & the Cosmic Trinity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Teresa HwangIn Chinese metaphysical studies, the concept of the Cosmic Trinity - Heaven, Earth and Man/Human aspects are intricately entwined together. We can look at the whole picture by their effects on our Path of Life. We can study the Heaven effect with Chinese astrology - the Four Pillars of Destiny ...
Views: 2855(1 vote) - Fitness Fun - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIf exercise is not fun and you dread it, fear it or run from it none of the options are going to help you work toward your health and wellness goals. Period! Have fun with it. Goodness gracious; the list of selections is endless and your choices are nonstop. Think back to when you were ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Floatessence - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Emmanuel KadmonImagine! Floating weightlessly in the sky on a cloud of luxurious soft-ness..or hovering peacefully in outer space, totally free, beyond the constraints and addictive pull of gravity. Here, in this exquisite non-ordinary space of "just being," the brain, body, heart and mind rest ...
Views: 3885(1 vote) - Foods We Eat And Stress - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhen we usually think of stress, food is not usually at the top of our list as causing stress. But, recent research studies indicate that there may be a connection between what we eat and how we cope with stress. As almost half of our population complains of some form of stress, stress has ...
Views: 3044(1 vote) - Foot Care - Herbal Remedies For Foot Care - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Peter HutchThe way your feet look gives the observer an idea of the way in which you take care of yourself. Everyone wants to have beautiful and healthy feet. To have beautiful skin you have to take care of the skin on your feet. You have to regularly take care of your feet. You will have to soak your feet ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - FYI On Endometriosis Laparoscopy - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraEndometriosis is one of the common diseases that beset quite a number of women of reproductive age these days. The first step in diagnosing endometriosis is usually through ultrasound, but although this can be used to ascertain the signs of endometriosis, at times it can be unreliable and ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Genes or Poor Choices? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Pam MurphyLet's talk about nutrients today. Are you aware in June of 2002 there was a recommendation in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) that everyone supplement their eating regimen with a quality multi-nutrition product? There were several reasons for this recommendation. Firstly, not ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Genital Warts - Signs of Genital Warts - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Peter HutchGenital warts may be small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. In men, genital warts can grow on the penis, near the anus, or between the penis and the scrotum. In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perinea area, in the vagina and on the cervix. Genital warts ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Andrew Weil Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Andrew WeilDr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Twice on the cover of TIME magazine and author of 10 books, Andrew Weil, M.D. has become "The voice of reason in a ...
Views: 4979(1 vote) - Get Rid of Chronic Health Problems with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaAlthough millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on different types of diets, diet plans, diet programs, diet pills and god knows what, people still are not able to lose weight. In fact 95% of people who diet fail, so the more people diet, the fatter they get. I mean obesity rates ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Get rid of Cold Sores, Prevent Fever Blisters - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Louis RichardTreating cold sores naturally is the route more and more people are taking. The reasons are varied as to why some of us seek out natural treatment options for fever blisters but for many of us, frustration is the root cause. It’s disappointing to go see your doctor to be prescribed an expensive ...
Views: 2099(1 vote) - Getting Involved in the Home Health Care Business - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraMillions of households are currently resorting to the aid of a professional in taking care of an aging or infirm family member. In the convenience of the home, that is. Consequently, a lot of home health care businesses and companies are sprouting as the demand for the home health care sector in ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - Give Your Garden A Personal Touch - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGardens are not just for plants and flowers anymore. Gardens have become places of horticultural relaxation which hinges on health. What is your garden like? Is it a sanctuary where you go to retreat, refresh and rejuvenate? When you look at your home and garden, whether it’s a small or ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - Giving: Rx for Better Health - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“You have got to be out of your mind” was a sentence Isabella was getting used to hearing. Friend after friend rolled her eyes as she told them of her plans. Isabella was 80 years old, for God’s sake, and no amount of eye rolling was going to dissuade her. Even if her friends were moving into ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Gluten: Are You Sensitive To It? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you ever notice yourself feeling bloated, tired or gassy after a meal? Chances are you may have a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in all forms of wheat, rye, oats, barley and related hybrids. It is used in food processing because it binds, stabilizes and ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Glutton's Remorse: When You've Eaten Like There's No Tomorrow - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo, one of the problems with attending a Super Bowl party when you don’t really care much about football, is that you tend to spend the entire evening hovering around the buffet table. This would be the definition of mindless eating. Which, of course, is the exact opposite of mindful ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - God Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Migraines I Cannot Change - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Megan OltmanI try to live by the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. This simple prayer has seen me through family issues, recovery from major illness, life crisis and ...
Views: 2282(1 vote) - Going from Rock Bottom to Rock ON in Rocky Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Courtney WalshAbout five years ago I tried to dance with the Grim Reaper. Luckily for me, that day, his dance card was full. During the recovery phase from my suicide attempt, I looked everywhere for books that would help give me perspective and hope. I found few that had any lightness or humor. So I decided ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Got Spring Fever? Here are 11 Remedies - by Are you feeling restless and cooped up after a long winter? Even if the weather isn't quite balmy yet, get out and enjoy the longer days and the intermittent sunshine. Here are 11 spring fever remedies:
1. Go for a spring hike. We love to take a backpack filled with treats to eat and a thermos ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Hair Loss Treatment And Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsHair loss is always a big concern. It is loss of a component of your body and an essential ingredient of our identity. The concern may be exaggerated in special patients groups like people in sales and young individuals seeking partners. Types of hair loss: Hair loss in men is a common ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Hair Loss Treatment Options - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Scott MoagaThere are thousands of people looking for a hair loss treatment that will regrow hair effectively. The hardest part of that quest is the overwhelming numbers of treatments available in today’s market, not all of which are suited to all types of hair loss. From homemade / natural approaches to ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Healthy Summer Driving Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIn preparation for departure; summer time is upon us and many busy moms are consumed with driving their children to summer camps, shuttling their carpool kids to and fro and all the while, doing the best they can to keep some sort of orderly schedule to support their own goals of a healthier, ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Healthy Sun - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Case Adams NaturopathThe sun dispatches its warm glow of yellow light rays daily, beaming health, vitality, light and warmth. Yet we fend off the sun as it were the enemy, using sun block, sunglasses and wide-brim hats as weapons. Can brother sun really be so dangerous? The sun’s benefits are numerous. It ...
Views: 3538(1 vote) - Healthy Tips For Eye Care - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Peter HutchPrevention is better than cure .This is applicable for eye health too. Eye care is better than eye cure. So do take good care of your eyes. This can be done by taking in lot of vitamins especially vitamin A into your diet. Other diets that are rich in minerals are also good to eyes .Some of the ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Hearing Loss Treatments: Hear Well, Live Well - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHearing loss is becoming an increasingly prevalent medical condition, not only for the aging but for young adults and children as well. As the world progressively becomes louder, hearing for a large percentage of individuals has become impaired. If you are one of the millions who are afflicted ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - Helpful Tips for Relief of Constipation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Roy AylmerDo you, like many people, suffer from the occasional bout of constipation? It is not much fun, is it? You cannot discuss the problem with friends and family and unless it is really chronic, you don’t want to visit your Doctor. So, where can you turn for help? In this article we'll look at how ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Hemorrhoids Remedies, How To Treat Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Peter rodrickHemorrhoids are swollen anal varicose veins. These veins can become so stretch that they push with extreme force, then rupture and bleed. The hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding, pain, burning, inflammation, irritation and itching, since the swollen tissues are difficult to keep clean. Suffering ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Home Care Nursing: A Career And A Commitment - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe need for home health care services is constantly on the rise as a large percentage of households now opt to attend to their aging, ailing or convalescing family member in the familiarity of their own homes. In fact, home care services and professions have diversified in the recent years. ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Home Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Michael ForrestMost of you have enjoyed the cold stones I use in the massage sessions. The idea came from a headache remedy that my Grandmother who raised me used to use. She would take a cold wet wash rag and put it on her forehead, then go lay down in a darkened room. This was long before the over the ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Toothache - Fast Tooth Pain Relief - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr John AnneAche of the tooth, more commonly known as a toothache, is clinically labeled either odontalgia or odontalgy. The intense discomfort associated with such affected tooth, is in the aching pain that involves the tooth or areas around it. Sources that contribute to the aching tooth are developed ...
Views: 4200(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Whooping Cough Cure, Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Peter rodrickUntil recently whooping cough was one of the most prevalent and alarming of childhood illnesses, not only because of its immediate and unpleasant effects but because of the far-reaching consequences it could have upon children's health i9f they were not nursed and convalesced with care. It was ...
Views: 2749(1 vote) - Hope for Older Children with Lazy Eye - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the United States 3% of children may have vision loss during infancy or childhood. This condition occurs when one eye is favored by the brain over the other. The eye with no healthy vision does not receive input from the brain thereby limiting the development of sight. This disease is ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Hormones And Weight Gain - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Katherine Sabathie-EdwardsThe burning question: Are your hormones causing you to gain weight? I would love to answer with a simple yes or no, but as you will read in the following article it’s a little more complex than that. The good news is: You can make some healthy changes that will not only go a long way toward ...
Views: 3048(1 vote) - How Am I? As Well As Possible, Thank You! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Megan OltmanAWAP has been making the rounds on some of the Migraine forums lately - so I googled it and got many choices: Abused Women’s Advocacy Project Any Word Any Page Aftermarket Wholesale Autobody Parts Animal Welfare Audit Program All worthy choices, I’m sure, but… I’m talking about As Well ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - How Much Sleep is Healthy? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Cindy ClearyMost studies show that adults require 7-8 hours of healthy sleep per night for optimal health. But anecdotal evidence shows us that some people are healthy and very productive averaging only 6 hours per night and other people, especially during times of healing, may require 9 hours per ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - How To Choose A Water Purifier: Water, Water Everywhere...But Not A Drop To Drink? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stan HowardLearn the simple but crucial keys to choosing a water purifier water, water purifier, choose, re-hydrate, hydrate, alkaline, antioxidant,best water, compare water (free to publish) You’re thirsty after working in the sun on a hot Saturday afternoon. You head to the kitchen and pour yourself ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - How to Detox for a Cleaner and a Healthier You - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaAlthough there are a lot of issues concerning detox dieting, there continues to be a lot of young people using this as an addition to their dieting regimen. They detox to lose weight, stay fit and get rid of body toxins the easy way. And why shouldn’t they? The procedure of detoxifying your ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - How to Find Out What’s Working and What Isn’t - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide" by John Furlong, N.D., edited by Trent W. Nichols, M.D. and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH, and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com To practice truly preventive medicine, we have to know when to intervene. We need to ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - How to gain at Weight loss - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Prof. George GrantHow to Gain at weight loss: Reduce your caloric intake to match your basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR represents the number of calories your body needs at rest; in other words, your body burns these calories through basic functions. So, BMR represents the ideal number of calories you should eat ...
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