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- What causes headaches and what can stop them - by You know the feeling - you slowly close your eyes as your dominant hand comes to rest on your forehead. You rub across your forehead and over your closed eyelids, trying to relieve the pressure. Or maybe your hand goes to the base of your skull and your fingers work to release tension at the ...
Views: 9063 - How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Attack - by Submitted on May 25, 2007 from Knut HoltCoronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures. THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these: - Narrowing of blood vessels in the heart and the ...
Views: 1179 - Living With Spina Bifida - by I grew up with a birth defect known as spina bifida, a disability that affects my sense of balance, causing me to walk with a limp. Not only does it affect the function of the legs, but it also has an impact on the kidneys, causing them to deteriorate.
The disability has had its ups and downs. ...
Views: 984 - Coughing tips for relief - by Coughing is an interference of the breathing responses to airflow. A natural air effect common to a respiratory condition, coughing is the airway to breathing congestion and sensitivities.
There are many different kinds of treatments prescribed for coughing. My prescription includes (a) ...
Views: 2713 - Top Ten Tips for a Healthier You! - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Michael MastermanIf you want to improve your health and well-being so that you can live life to the full, follow our top ten tips to look and feel amazing! 1. Exercise regularly. Try fun activities such as dancing, cycling, swimming, walking or keep-fit classes with friends. Alternate activities so that you ...
Views: 1642 - Cleansing and Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Marilyn ZinkSpring is the perfect time of year to embark on weight loss and cleansing programs. The two often go hand in hand. A cleansing program will 'kick start' your body and help you lose weight. People who go on cleansing programs often lose weight even if that was not the intended result. "If you're ...
Views: 2419 - Why Are We So Fat? Genes or Behavior? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from michael imaniWhy Are We So Fat? Genes or Behavior? Recently there have been major announcements in both the scientific and popular media regarding a possible genetic link to obesity. This raises the old debate of whether people are fat because of genes or because of their behavior. Researchers at Boston ...
Views: 669 - What is Lifestyle Coaching? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Marti AngelLifestyle coaching focuses on creating positive results by building self-awareness, supporting positive action and facilitating a deepened understanding that opens the door to new possibilities and choices. In a coaching context, lifestyle addresses the whole person, including nutritional, ...
Views: 2031 - Choosing the Right Anti-wrinkle Cream - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“If God had given women wrinkles, he could at least have put them on the soles of her feet,” wrote French author Ninon de L'Enclos. These words echo the sentiments of millions of women (and some men) worldwide who hate wrinkles and will do anything to hide them. Sadly, wrinkles ...
Views: 778 - Smokers Have More Wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere's another good reason to quit smoking. Researchers at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor's dermatology clinic found that smoking may increase wrinkles at parts of the body other than the face – even on areas that are covered with clothes! Yolanda Helfrich and her team who ...
Views: 987 - 10 Digestive Diseases Having Constipation And Other Bowel Related Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can expect to experience constipation or uncomfortable bowel related symptoms when your digestive system is upset and not working properly. Your many symptoms can include bloating, gas, loose stools, nausea, weakness, dizziness and sweatiness. Serious life threatening complications can ...
Views: 1033 - How to Communicate Effectively With Your Physician - by Submitted on May 14, 2007 from Dr. A. HesterMost Americans do not know how to communicate effectively and efficiently with their doctors, and this is through no fault of their own. After all, the average citizen cannot be expected to know the complicated scientific principles it took their doctor many years of intensive training to ...
Views: 2217 - Energy and Vibration - by Submitted on May 14, 2007 from Margo KirtikarWe know today that we are all energy units! Albeit of different levels but energy units we are including buildings, furniture, food, and anything else that you see around you. In solid units such as we are, energy is held together to create matter, don’t ask me to go into the physics ...
Views: 1824 - How To Treat Baby Eczema - by Submitted on May 13, 2007 from Evelyn LimYour baby may develop dry and scaly skin patches which many parents refer to as baby eczema. If the symptoms are found on the scalp of the baby, it is known as cradle crap. However, if the symptoms spread to all over his body, it is known generally as infantile seborrhoeic eczema. When the ...
Views: 6993(1 vote) - BE YOUNG AND HEALTHY BY BUILDING STRONG BONES - by Bones are the body's foundation. Having strong dense bones is essential to good posture, strength and balance. The quality of our skeletal structure has a direct impact on our appearance, vitality and energy level. The better we stand, walk and move around, the more youthful we will look and ...
Views: 756 - SIX WAYS SOY BENEFITS YOUR HEALTH - by Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein. Soy foods do not have any cholesterol, and most are high in fiber. Soy also has many vitamins, minerals, and ...
Views: 874 - Introduction to Self Help - by Above all, what we as Americans prize are magic elixirs: simple solutions, closed and totalizing systems of explanation, grand schemes at once easy to understand, applicable to everything and everyone, and which thereby reduce the heart-stopping complexity of the world to a set of nostrums or ...
Views: 895 - Possible Naturopathic Explanations for Female Infertility - by Submitted on May 10, 2007 from Dr. Pamela FrankOnce some of the more evident causes of infertility such as endometriosis and fibroids have been ruled out, infertility may be explained by the following: Implantation Problems – This is a significant cause of fertility problems and cannot be adequately assessed diagnostically. An ...
Views: 1332 - Arthritis Myths & Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWe live in the computer age where information can be easily accessed at the click of a link. Sad to say, the information superhighway is also a portal for misinformation, especially when it comes to arthritis. A click here and there can lead you to bad websites that offer conflicting views and ...
Views: 820 - Home Remedies for Dark Circles Under the Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou just woke up after attending a wild party the night before. The hangover is gone and so is the bad taste in your mouth after all the food and drinks you’ve consumed. Now you’re ready to face the world again as you get ready for the office. But as you stare in the mirror, ...
Views: 761 - Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongMultiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a condition that develops due to an exposure to synthetic chemicals. The sufferer experiences various chronic symptoms such as itchy and irritated skin thereafter. These symptoms will appear even when the person is exposed to low levels of these chemicals ...
Views: 904 - Living Well with Mitral Valve Prolaspe Syndrome - by Mitral Valve Prolaspe (MVP), is present in 10% of the population. It is said to be the most common cardiac variation and women have it more than men. Of that 10% - 25% have mild to severe symptoms.
The mitral valve and the autonomic nervous system are formed at the same time in the ...
Views: 8431 - 10 Reasons to Encourage Fitness in the Workplace - by As business owners or managers, it is important to remember that our most important assets are our employees! We want our employees to enjoy their work environment, and to bring the best of themselves to their jobs every day. Encouraging our employees to embrace fitness as a lifestyle choice ...
Views: 54399(3 votes) - New Tools and New Concepts in the Race for Perfect Vision - by The 21st Century might be truly described as the century where man is beginning to play god.
At the centre of this turmoil is humanities great need for solutions for present pandomics on the autoimmune system which threatens to wipe out mankind.
In the wake of it's cure we have humanity on ...
Views: 880 - Diabetes Disease - Which Treatment Works Best for You? - by Submitted on May 05, 2007 from aron walladDiabetes treatment dilemma With so many diabetes treatments on the market which one do you choose? The task might be a daunting one. I have found that to be fro me. So I have tried a few with some successes and some failures. I have used a remedy of over 250 Chinese herbs in a bottle that ...
Views: 994 - What Exactly Is Fibromyalgia? - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Paula WozniakWhat exactly is this condition called "Fibromyalgia"? It's actually classified as a "syndrome" rather than "disease". A "syndrome" is defined as a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of a specific disorder, disease or the like. In contract, the word "disease" is a term which ...
Views: 1751 - Eat Your Way to Wellness in 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 02, 2007 from Jonny BowdenHealthy eating is one of the cornerstones of any wellness program. For years, those of us who have been concerned with the creeping epidemic of obesity have been told that the answer is to simply “eat fewer calories”. Kind of the culinary equivalent of “just saying no”. Problem is, this ...
Views: 924 - High Blood Pressure - Natural Solutions - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Robert NajemySome of the Causes of High Blood Pressure Before analyzing some of the effective solutions for high blood pressure, we must first look at some of the possible causes of this problem. According to modern medicine some of the basic causes of high blood pressure are: 1. MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ...
Views: 929 - MEDICAL RECORDS: Can I See Them or Not? - by I was to see the surgeon about the broken tendon in my hand and so was handed a large folder containing my medical records to take with me to the other side of the hospital. It was the first time I was pleased to have to wait to see the physician. I skimmed the records as quickly as I could, ...
Views: 848 - Being Nice Can Save Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Evelyn ColeI did not write this news release, but I submit it here and urge you to read it with all my heart: San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) -- Despite the old saying about sticks and stones, evidence is mounting that words said in anger can hurt not just feelings but arteries as well. University of Utah ...
Views: 1352 - How to Use Kundalini Energy for Self-Healing - by Here is a quote from Yogi Bhajan, whose teachings were the inspiration for this article:
The process of self-healing is the privilege of very human being. Self-healing is not a miracle, nor is it a question of being able to do something that most people can't. Self-healing is a process that ...
Views: 8787 - An Apple A Day..... - by John Chapman was a man who saw opportunity when everyone else saw garbage.
Chapman had a vision, a tremendous vision for his future and the future of his country. That vision destined him to become an American folk hero.
He developed a business plan for his vision which included learning ...
Views: 885 - Tips on Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2007 from Connie LimonWhen blood pressure stays elevated over time it is called high blood pressure. The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. The dangers of high blood pressure include: • Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) • Increases risk of heart disease and stroke • Higher risk of ...
Views: 805 - THE ULTIMATE HEALTH PLAN -- Are you ready? - by The undependability, arrogance, and the high cost of health care leave us no choice.We are going to have to find a way to get sick less, and, perhaps, ultimately, not get sick at all.
HOW CAN THAT BE? Oh, it 'be' alright!
There is one element that is absolutely essential for maximum health, ...
Views: 941 - Balancing Your Cholesterol - the juggling just got easier - by When you consider the importance cholesterol is to your overall health, you can understand value in maintaining it’s balance. Produced by the liver, this lipid is necessary for the production of cell membranes, Vitamin D3, various steroid hormones in the adrenal glands (including cortisol, ...
Views: 971 - What You Need to Know about Complying with HIPAA - by HIPAA - the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - is a federal law developed, in part, to define and regulate the use of healthcare information in the United States. Entities that provide, pay for or supply health services, medications or equipment, as well as their business ...
Views: 2245 - UNDERSTANDING MRSA AND VRSA - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from George L Fiedler IIIThere is an uprecedented pandemic in our midst concerning an organism that lives on everyones skin surface. It is a well known bacteria named Staphylococcus Aureus. Of itself it is harmless and a bacteria that is genetically personal to each individual. However over the decades, with the overuse ...
Views: 985 - Internet Paralysis Costing us our "me" Time - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Jack WittIn a time not so long ago in my memory, hard working adults re-centered by experiencing “me” time to decompress from demanding jobs and get more in tune with themselves. There were no cell phones, beepers, or Internet. People indulged in good books, had ample stress free vacations, took ...
Views: 846 - Real Alternative Heath - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Steven J. MonkiewiczTaking responsibility for your health – is alternative medicine at it’s best! You hear lots and lots of discussion about what is alternative health care and what isn’t. You can talk about nutrition, stress relief, botanicals, whatever. All of that can become just another sidebar to the real ...
Views: 675 - What Does Natural Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Michael LeeIn a society where the word ‘natural’ sells, you have no doubt seen store shelves lined with so-called natural products. Shampoos, lotions, and other topical crèmes are being marketed as natural. But how do you know if the product you are using truly is pure and natural? If ...
Views: 803 - The Doctor of the Future - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Dr. Rowen Pfeifer“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame (spine), in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” ~Thomas A. Edison~ This statement was made by one of the most inventive geniuses of all time. Was he onto something? ...
Views: 4765 - Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Greater Risk of Stroke and Paralyzing Fear - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Kayal RajendranAnticipating National Stroke Awareness Month in May, heart health advocate and patient Mellanie True Hills speaks on her life-threatening bout with atrial fibrillation, a rapid or irregular heartbeat or a quivering of the upper chambers of the heart, to raise awareness in the public about this ...
Views: 4566 - You and Your Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2007 from aron walladI am so focused when it comes to carbohydrates. I read all labels of any food I have an interest in purchasing. Checking the carb gram count is part of my mission wherever I am when I purchase foods that bear labels on the package. To create an easier time for myself I now by-pass the pasta and ...
Views: 893 - Treating Diabetes Tips You Can Use Today for Your Diabetes Disease - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from aron walladWhy does the physician seem to always say "do some athletics" or "do some light exercise" when he or she talks about treating your type 2 diabetes? Many overweight people that have type 2 diabetes are putting up with insulin resistance. Treating diabetes with exercising is one way to improve ...
Views: 882 - Keys to Building Lean Muscle - by If you've ever done a "dirty bulk" you'll know that it isn't the most efficient way of building muscle. Sure, you might gain a heap of weight in a very short time, but you'll also end up looking like the michelin man. And that's not why you joined a gym in the first place, was it? If you wanted ...
Views: 1247 - Simple Things to Do During Heat Wave - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from MarkThere are other minor effects on this heat wave but we must focus on the major destruction that this phenomenon taking us. There are lots of things or actions we could do during heat wave. If it happens, better be safe.One of the important thing is to keep calm. Being calm will keep you active ...
Views: 819 - Releive Aches & Pains without Drugs (Repetitive Muscle Stress) - by Repetitive Muscle Stress (or RMS for short) is turning out to be a major problem of the budding 1990's. This is being triggered by the rapidly increasing computer key board usage, causing such problems as numb fingers, painfully stiff wrists (often diagnosed as "carpal tunnel syndrome"), stiff ...
Views: 1006 - GAINING A NEW PERSPECTIVE - by Have you ever watched an artist paint a picture? He or she works close to the canvas--painting small sections at a time in the process of bringing the whole creation into being.
But every once in awhile, the artist must step back from their work and look at the whole picture. Only by stepping ...
Views: 1318 - What Went Into Poppy's Head? - by Many have asked me what prompted me to write and produce the video "Poppy's Head" ?it is such a departure from my usual writing which concentrates on commercial screenplays and stage plays. "Poppy's Head" is made for the information of teenagers who may have a parent or grandparent in the ...
Views: 2204 - A Chiropractic Epiphany - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI had my very first chiropractic visit last week and in the midst of it I had a few “a-ha” moments. It never ceases to amaze me how Life brings forth a lesson or two in the most surprising and unlikely settings. First of all, the reason I had never gone to a chiropractor before ...
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