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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Omega-3 and Omega-6: Striking the Right Balance - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you remember when you were young and your parents forced you to take ?sh oil by the teaspoon, saying that it was good for you? Guess what? They were right! Omega-3 and Omega-6 are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and are poly-unsaturated fats. Since your body cannot manufacture EFAs, ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - Overcoming Menstruation Problems - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s that dreaded time of the month for almost all women. For a week or so, you can turn into an emotional wreck or a hideous monster because of hormonal changes. Not to mention physical discomforts such as migraines, bloating and dysmenorrhea and it's so messy. Menstruation may make a ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Panic Attacks Help With Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Mike HookerMany people are aware of the term claustrophobia or the fear of enclosed spaces, it’s a common term and probably if we are honest with ourselves we have all felt a little claustrophobic at some point in our lives, so it is not difficult to relate to. However, what many people don’t realise is ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Panic Attacks Help – Public Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Mike HookerTo begin with what exactly is public speaking? Well in its simplest form it can be anything from giving a report in front of a few work colleagues through to presenting a marketing lecturer in front of hundreds of attendees at a conference. The fact remains that for most people a rational fear ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Pearls of Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Laura Bank“A bodily disease which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual part.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne Take a look at the components of this word, “disease.” The first portion, dis, means something negative, while ease means a ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Penis Health Benefits of Vitamin E – The Secret to a Smooth Shaft - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from John DuganSexual health is an important part of a man’s overall health and wellness, and a healthy penis is obviously a key player in this respect. Everyone knows that to keep the body healthy, it is important to work out, eat right, take vitamins, get plenty of rest, avoid smoking, manage stress and ...
Views: 22589(1 vote) - Picnic Perfect! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowPicnic perfect; it’s that time of year when the red and white checkered tablecloths flow into sight, the ants begin populating around their mounds and the weather starts to allow for an outing under a shady tree, on the beach or even in your own backyard. Is it time for a picnic with the people ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Polio Eradication 101 - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis February, I had the chance to participate in an incredible program- PolioPlus. I traveled to India with a team to give out polio vaccines in cities outside of Delhi. Needless to say, it was a memorable experience. After coming back, I've been trying to spread the word about polio- a ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Pool Alarms - How They Can Help Save Lives Of Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Korbin NewlynWhen you have finally bought all the needed pool items and supplies to maintain a clean and warm pool, you will want to make certain that you are going to take all safety precautions for your loved ones as well. An excellent way to make sure that each of your family members is always safe when ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Principles Of Advanced Trigger Point Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Allan BurkeWhen we have one or even 4 trigger points to deal with, chances are that these 4 could be somewhat “connected” if they are all referring to the same type or source of pain. This constitutes a single “Cluster”. If the client has injuries that occurred in different parts ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - Principles of Perfect Breathing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Don CampbellPerfect breathing is the powerful marriage of breath awareness and conscious breathing. The most difficult aspect of conscious breathing is the “conscious” part. Breath awareness informs and advises us so that we can consciously and intentionally shape our life and experience. ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Probing Deeper into the Causes of Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSleep is essential for the restoration of normal bodily processes and functioning. Most people take for granted the idea that getting sufficient amounts of sleep is necessary. Poor sleeping habits can be potential causes of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders should not be considered as ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Problematic Parasites - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDThese days, especially in North America, it seems as though everybody is sick with ailments that the doctors just cannot pinpoint. Ask yourself this: If you look at all the people you know, how many are suffering from some sort of illness or pain that they cannot find relief for? Probably just ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Psychological Stress - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Gary BateWhen I was a youngster I remember my parents and grandparents telling me that my health was the most important thing in my life 'because without it you can't do anything' or words to that effect. I wonder if they knew they were imparting ancient wisdom to me? It is now obvious to me, that as a ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Real Expectations - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat and how much we put into our bodies makes a massive difference on how our bodies act, how we feel and the results that come from our actions. Taking valid steps in the directions of our goals in the food department is an integral, genuine maneuver that must be kept under wraps if we are to ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Receive Enzymes The Natural Way - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDIn today’s society, the level of vegetable consumption has decreased immensely. This is because more and more people are on the go and eat more and more processed foods. It is estimated that Americans spent more than $110 billion on fast food in 2000, a large contrast to the $6 billion that ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - Recession-Proof Your Face - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandIf your face has stopped you from looking in the mirror because you cannot fathom how in the world your face could droop and sag in so many directions; just know that you are not alone. After all aging happens and if you don't see apparent signs that your facial features, your arms and hips ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Recession-Proof Your Health Care Costs by Cleansing? - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Khem GreenYou may ask how do healthcare costs and Cleansing go together? Well, analyze this: Health care costs are so high for 80% of Americans to afford, up to 60% of that 80% opt to obtain minimal coverage, or opt for no coverage at all. The percentage of people not insured just wing it, and “hope” ...
Views: 633(1 vote) - Reiki For Children - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekReiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient rediscovered natural healing technique involving the placement of hands onto the body in order to channel healing energy. It allows everyone (children too!) to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality ...
Views: 2810(1 vote) - Relaxation and Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tom WatsonThere are those of us who suffer from daily back pain simply because we do not know how to relax. Relaxation is soothing to the soul and good for us. In today’s world with all of its stresses, it seems every now and then we have to learn how to relax all over again. We’re so busy with our jobs, ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - Releasing Entities and Restoring Fullness of Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lily MarsEntities are disembodied souls who have not made the full transition to the other side, or gone 'into the light'. For one reason or another, they have chosen to remain on this Earthly dimension after their human existence has ended in physical death. There are several reasons why a soul may ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - Rescuing Chapped Lips Due to Angular Chelitis - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Cristian StanNormally, during cold weather the lips become dry. Thus, it can be expected that chapped lips will likely to occur. It is quite hard to deal with these because instead of avoiding the act of licking your lips, you would likely do so due to the discomfort you will feel. If you have dry and ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Restoring Joy To Giving - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Alisa LinnPeople with religious tendencies are often profuse givers. Depending on your personality, the desire to give can be so compelling that it easily gets out of balance, causing feelings of resentment when receivers respond with a lack of gratitude. Many of us are easily moved with compassion for ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Sarcopenia: What It Means to You - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Christie ClipperAs the saying goes you don’t know what you have till it’s gone. In the hustle and bustle of daily living we take for granted our impermeable fortitude in conquering each day. Fast forward into our future and we may find our once invincible bodies frail, weak and prone to injury. Sarcopenia ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Schizophrenia Disease - Treatment Of Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsSchizophrenia is a debilitating mental illness that affects 1% of the population. Despite intensive study, its molecular etiology remains enigmatic. Like many common diseases, schizophrenia is multifactor in origin, with both genetic and environmental contributions likely playing an important ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Self Esteem and Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carla ValenciaExercise is one of the best ways to improve self esteem because when you exercise you feel good about yourself. Physical exercise is also excellent for your general health and mental health. Exercise helps building esteem , confidence and prevent depression. Evidence shows that exercise can ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - Self Vision - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs you awaken to yet another day in your fabulous life, each and every time you are lucky enough to open your eyes from your nightly sleeping pattern requires that you prepare yourself for your next adventure. You are creating change in your life and it takes hard work and dedication to work ...
Views: 1785(1 vote) - Sensory Amnesia Or Sensory IQ: You Get To Choose… - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Alan DavidsonYour body is your oldest and dearest friend. It is the map of your life. Your body has shared every single joy with you, and all the heartbreaks, too. The passing of your years is etched in your body, deep in your muscles; in the tell-tale way you tilt your head to laugh, thrust your hip in ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - Shake Away Your Stress And Tension! - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Lea HoustonShaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several years ...
Views: 9314(1 vote) - She Had Two Sons - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from David OttShe Had Two Sons (Healing The Disowned Part Of Self) Once I knew A very attractive And clever woman. To her winning smile And carefree confidence, All eyes turned And fell in love. She had two sons -her own- One was a daring darling, The other, a clinging dunce. Her darling made her ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Should People with Arthritis Exercise? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyMany studies have shown that exercise can be a great help to people with arthritis. Exercise can reduce stiffness and joint pain plus it increases muscle strength, flexibility and cardiac fitness. It can also help with weight lose which can contribute to arthritis joint pain. If you have ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Signs that Tell You Have a Bad Gut - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Alvina JenniferHow do you know if your Gastrointestinal Tract is fine or not? It's an important organ in the digestive system, and it plays a vital role in our livelihood. Following, we are going to mention what the signs tell you whether you have a healthy gut or not. You have to mind these signs as your ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Simple Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from annette simmonsI recently viewed a program that discussed the topic of the dangers of hidden germs. What I learned horrified and disgusted me but in no way surprised me. I have always suspected that the public is at best lax when it comes to hygienic principals, but this dosent mean that with a few quick tips ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Skin Cancer: Causes And Treatment Of Skin Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsCancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in basal cells (small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin) is called basal cell ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Skin Care Q & A: Is Mineral Make-Up Good For The Environment And The Skin? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartMany cosmetic and skin care product manufacturers are on the green bandwagon. Natural skin care products, formerly only a concern of environmentalists or people with extremely sensitive skin, are now offered by several companies. One of the greatest advances in natural skin care is mineral ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Skin Care: Findings Solutions To Oily Skin - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Greg McKenziwThere are lots of things that people try to get less oily skin including washing, toneing, skipping moisturiser. You just need to know the correct products to use and where to get them. Then your skin will have the perfect moisture balance. Although many people believe that the cure for oily ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Slimming for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Faith WaudeIf you’re overweight, feeling tired and sluggish from carrying around those extra pounds, and fed up with the way you look, follow our weight loss guide carefully and we guarantee you’ll lose weight. Take Control of Your Mind With junk foods so easily available in the shops ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Snack Tips to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you want to melt off that belly fat, you have to feed the fire. Here are some easy snack tips to keep your metabolism high and your body burning fat during the day. Here is the easiest way to keep yourself on track to eat healthy during those busy days. Just look at your hand! That's right, ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - So You Wanna Lose Weight?? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaSo You wanna lose weight???? A couple of days ago, I was invited to a fancy ball. Everyone was dressed in their finery and each was trying to outdo the other in the jewels and clothes. Everywhere you looked it was bling bling!. Well after all it was the Diwali ( Indian New year) ball. It is an ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Softening Fear - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Charlene CostanzoIn September of 2000, I was diagnosed with a form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for which present-day medicine says there is no cure. When I learned that cancer cells were growing in lymph nodes in my throat and abdomen and in my bone marrow, I felt as if I had been spun around and punched in the ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Spring Into Shape - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHappy spring, om guys and gals! Tis the season of possibility and promise (and baseball!). Flowers bloom; the days are longer and brighter; winter hats and scarves go into hibernation, and people in the northeast come out of theirs. While training for the marathon and picking up snowboarding ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - Step Up to Step Aerobics - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps you have heard of the term “step aerobics”. It was popular some time back. To some people, step aerobics is a refined substitute for aerobic dancing. Are you still in for the groove of step aerobics? It may be quite some time since you have last done it. Step arobics is a ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Stepping Into Your Evolution - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sheila Z StirlingStepping Into Your Evolution Are we ready for what comes next? Here we are, perched on the edge of universal truth. Each and every one of us signed up to be here at this time. We chose the E ticket, you know the one with incredible highs and unthinkable lows. We have been riding the wave of ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Strategies To Safeguard Yourself When Acquiring Diabetes Equipment Online - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Trevor PriceDid you know you can save a lot of money by buying your diabetes medical supplies on the Internet? Are you also aware that many of these retailers are not based in the U.S. and therefore not subject to FDA laws or standards? If you're considering the purchase of your diabetes supplies and ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Stress and Your Well-Being - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dion DalyThe Dangers of Stress Most people suffer from Stress. Even though it is fairly common, it still needs to be dealt with given its effect on a person's health and well-being. Every time you undergo stress, your body produces chemical alterations in your brain that might also have an adverse ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Striving and Arriving - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have a personal story to share: As you know, I recently moved to San Diego. It is sunny and beautiful and I am excited for this next chapter in my life and career to unfold. One of my favorite hobbies is physical exercise (it helps keep me sane with long hours in front of the computer - I am ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Stumbling Toward Great Health - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahI was always curious about yoga. It wasn’t until it was offered at our community centre, by a dear friend, that I finally decided to participate. I was told to dress comfortably and to bring a yoga mat. I entered the room on that first night and laid my mat down in the tidy row. I stood ready ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Substance Abuse: A Social Dilemma - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIndividuals from all walks of life are victims of substance abuse in our increasingly becoming complex society. Whatever instigated the substance abuser to use drugs illicitly is likewise the instigator of many a social dilemma. Whether it be due to personal issues, peer pressure or just to get ...
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