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- Prepare for Healing Before the Surgery Begins - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Mary KraemerSurgery can be a stressful and anxiety producing event for many reasons: *Fear of the unknown *Fear of pain *Unfamiliar environment *Fear of the outcome *Trust *Lack of information/education about the pre-post surgical intervention *Listening to what others say, and base anticipated experience ...
Views: 998 - Are You Eating Properly? Learn to Read Your “Body Signals”! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Carole TaylorThere is no greater influence on your health than the food you eat. But genetic factors, such as your unique “body chemistry”, influences how you process what you eat. As such, knowing your genetic make-up – how you process certain foods; what ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates is right ...
Views: 1415 - Hobbies For Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Anne ArsenaultHow can Hobbies help with your health? Having hobbies can help you keep busy so you are not overeating, they can lower your blood pressure, provide a release from stress, and keep your mind and body active. Want to quit smoking or drinking? Want to feel more interested in life, a sense of ...
Views: 2396 - Time To Close The Gap, The Cancer Gap - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from muriel glasgowResearch shows that Blacks from the diaspora and African Americans have the highest death and shortest survival rate among ethnic groups diagnosed with cancer, i.e., they have the highest mortality of any racial/ethnic group for all cancers combined while African American men have the highest ...
Views: 1062 - Take Care Of Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from dale mazurekWhen a new disease like aids came out it was all anybody was talking about. It was water cooler talk for a few years. However this disease is the one we should be talking about. The disease I am referring to is heart disease. It is the leading killer of men and women around the world. It is ...
Views: 901 - Finding the Best Treatment for Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Brenda CyrWhen you suffer the agony of acid reflux, you want relief right away. There are several approaches to the treatment of acid reflux. How often you experience the discomfort and the severity of your symptoms will determine the best options for you. If heartburn and indigestion bother you ...
Views: 1150 - Ten Tips For A Safe Hospital Stay - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Yolanda CardenWe’re going through a sticky patch in hospital care. Patients and their loved ones often feel that there are too many doctors (and you rarely see the same one twice) and too few nurses (and it’s hard to get their attention). Worse: it’s hard to figure out just who is in charge -- or whether ...
Views: 1078 - Learn the Real Dangers of Poor Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Jesse CannoneAh…a good nights sleep. We all want to get in the recommended 7-8 hours, yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, almost one-third of Americans sleep 6.5 hours or less each night. So, not only are we walking around in a bad mood, eyes half open, giant cup of Joe in hand, but now research ...
Views: 853 - Are the Foods You are Eating Keeping You in Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Jesse CannoneTry An Anti-Inflammatory Diet: It Could Be The Answer To Eliminating Your Pain When I say “Inflammation”, thoughts of painful joints, muscles, swelling and loss of mobility probably comes to mind. But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflammation in your body can lead to ...
Views: 840 - May - National Mental Health Month - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2007 from Dorothy NeddermeyerNational Mental Health Month began in April 1949 as Mental Health Week. It was established to remind the public about the goals and activities of the nation’s mental health programs. In the late ‘60’s to increase public understanding of mental health issues, National Mental Health Association, ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Psychosomatic Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Adam RostockiThere is a growing epidemic of back pain plaguing the healthcare system around the world. Common back pain is the number one reason for an employee to miss work and the second most common reason for a doctor visit. Lower back pain, in particular, has created an army or partially and fully ...
Views: 2155 - Boost Your Brain Power with Powerful "Smart" Foods - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Jeannine VirtueMemory decline is a common complaint as we move through the aging process. The typical 60-year-old is not as sharp mentally as they were in their 40s. That said, some people do age slower than others. There are 80 year olds with the mind and body of people decades their minor. There are 70 year ...
Views: 1347 - The Loving Process(c) And The Success Of Healing - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Tom WrightThe Loving Process© and The Success Of Healing *From Be BAD! Do Good! How To Get What You Want In Spite Of Yourself! After a lifetime of breakthrough seminar work, I thought that somehow all that wisdom was going to protect me from life's hardships. After all, I had experienced hundreds of ...
Views: 797 - How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Business Mistakes Health Practitioners Make - Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Alexander KohlMost natural health practitioners that I have worked with made several of the 7 biggest business mistakes - year after year. This is Part 1 of 7 articles. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mistake 1: Being a Jack of All Trades Most natural health and ...
Views: 1120 - Early signs of Autism or Asperger's syndrome - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Barry MorrisAll children will have both delays and sudden progress in their development. It is normal to be worried or concerned over lack of progress or unusual behaviors, and happily these are resolved eventually. However, parents are in an ideal situation to watch for potential early signs of Autism, ...
Views: 15409(3 votes) - Introduction to Asperger's syndrome - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Barry MorrisAsperger syndrome is one of five Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) and it is increasingly being referred to as an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Asperger syndrome can also be referred to as Asperger’s syndrome or AS. Asperger syndrome is characterized by deficiencies in social ...
Views: 1946 - Introduction to Autism - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Barry MorrisAutism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) and it is increasingly being referred to as one of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). These disorders are characterized by delays in the development of children, such as socialization and communication. Autism itself ...
Views: 1499 - origins of low back pain - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Roger FontaineLow back pain caused by tight inner hip muscles By Roger Fontaine, r.m.t. October2006-10-18 This article is written at a level which requires some knowledge of anatomical attachments, ie: origins and insertions of muscles, as well as names of muscles. Should you wish to know more I invite ...
Views: 793 - LOWERING CHEMICAL, HEAVY METAL TOXICITY, VIRAL AND BACTERIAL LOADS IN BODY IS SAFE, EASY AND THOROUGH WITH LIQUID ZEOLITES - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2007 from Victoria SmithIn 2005, the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) reported that there are 148 chemicals found in the blood and / or urine of Americans. The Environmental Working Group reported finding 167 industrial compounds in volunteers, averaging 91 per person. Of these 167 compounds: • 76 are known to ...
Views: 1214 - Avoiding Foods That Cause Heartburn - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2007 from Brenda CyrOne of the best ways to avoid heartburn is to determine what foods act as a trigger, and avoid them. Although medications can offer quick relief, the effect is only temporary. The real solution is to make the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes that allow you to avoid the discomfort of ...
Views: 1116 - Diabetes Basics for Your Benefit - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from aron walladYou have just found out you have diabetes. No reason to be alarmed. You need to make some lifestyle changes to reduce the possibility of developing a serious situation from your new found ailment. A serious situation could be a heart attack, kidney problems, high blood pressure, vision loss, or ...
Views: 877 - Effective Stretching- How effective is your stretch? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2007 from Roger FontaineYour stretching may not be as effective as you think! By Roger Fontaine May06 www.healingmassage.ca 799-3663 As a practicing massage therapist I prescribe stretches to my clients as part of their homework assignment. Because I work in a fitness centre environment I get to observe many ...
Views: 695 - Pollution and its effect on Human Skin - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Prashant SrivastavaWe all know that one of the enemies of modern civilization is “Pollution”. In fact it’s a silent killer who is responsible for causing various diseases and many of them are also fatal. Very few of us aware about its exact impact on our specific organs. Skin is the most sensitive part of human ...
Views: 9147 - Here Are Your Exercising Tips for Treating Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from aron walladHere Are Your Exercising Tips for Treating Diabetes When the pancreas produces too little or no insulin that is called type l diabetes. Someone coupled with diabetes type ll will have to inject insulin during the day to retain safe blood sugar levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult ...
Views: 920 - Acne and Natural Skin Care - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 from Kathy LoveA basic description of acne would be that acne is a systemic inflammatory disease that affects the skin. But what causes acne? There are several factors that may cause acne and they are: -- hormone imbalance during the teen years -- hormone changes during pregnancy, menstrual cycle and ...
Views: 910 - 6 Steps to Breaking Bad Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2007 from Larina KaseAs you know, habits are difficult to break. This is because habits are formed by a complex combination of emotions, actions, biology, and relationships. Here are 6 simple steps to breaking your bad habits. Step #1: Identify the Problem Behaviors We think we are aware of our eating patterns, but ...
Views: 1261 - Which Antidepressant Is Best For Me - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2007 from Jeffrey WilsonYou are diagnosed with depression and your doctor is suggesting medication, now what? The decision to take antidepressants may seem simple ... you take them and they make you feel better, right? Not necessarily. There is so much more you need to consider before taking that first pill. ...
Views: 928 - TMJ Pain: Is Your Posture to Blame? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from S. L. SimmonsTMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Disorders of this joint are often referred to simply as TMJ. It is a simple acronym for a complex, hard to treat health problem. If you have a TMJ disorder you know just how agonizing it can be. The TMJ joint is a ball and socket joint on each side of a ...
Views: 6576 - How to take good care of your nose? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2007 from alexander chongA patient once had asked to a doctor about what did he need to do to take good care of his nose. The doctor simply and straightforwardly replied to the patient that what was more important was what not to do to your nose. Bad habits such as nose-picking, sniffing, rubbing, blowing the noses hard ...
Views: 3056 - Advantages and disadvantages of Online Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from mike dionneThis kind of professional assistance is meant to cover some gaps that the traditional counseling might have. First of all, as any online service, it can go with you anywhere you go. Many times, people postpone their asking for help due to lack of time. Either because they have to drive far to ...
Views: 1290 - Panic Attack Treatments Revealed for You - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2007 from aron walladPanic attacks can be alarming. They can happen by chance or after someone is exposed to various events that may prompt a panic attack. They max out in force quickly and leave with or without medical help. For others a panic attack treatment is essential to getting by. What are panic attacks? ...
Views: 962 - How To Prevent And Control Gum Disease - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2007 from Dean CaporellaGum disease has a two-fold effect on your life. Firstly, unchecked, it can cause plenty of pain and discomfort and eventual tooth loss and secondly, it can hurt your hip pocket and cost you thousands of dollars in treatment and maintenance costs. The irony is gum disease doesn't have to be a ...
Views: 833 - Heartburn/Reflux Prevention Tips For Mild Sufferers - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2007 from Dean CaporellaWhy do some people, no matter what they eat, never suffer the pain and discomfort of heartburn and reflux? I marvel and wonder at friends of mine who eat spicy food like it's going out of fashion, consume coffee as if it's about to run out worldwide, and "smoke like trains!" Maybe I'm jealous, ...
Views: 862 - New Drug Rehab Model Used in Second Chance Program in Albuquerque - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Dalia BraunsteinA new drug rehabilitation program that uses long-term nutritional and sauna-based detoxification – with no alternative drugs – is achieving high success statistics in a prison setting. Run by Rick Pendery, the national executive director of the Second Chance Centers, and Joy Westrum, the ...
Views: 1188 - Have You Been Told That One Leg is Longer Than The Other? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Dr. Robert DuvallI remember back in physical therapy school the importance of evaluating and treating people with various problems that were often directly related to poor posture. We remember as children hearing from our mothers and grandmothers to “sit up straight”, or “don’t slouch”. Little did they know that ...
Views: 1243 - Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc? What To Do Next… - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Dr. Robert DuvallYou’ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometimes they complain that their back “went out”. What they’re most likely describing is a herniated disc. This condition is a common source of back and leg pain. Discs are soft cushions found between the ...
Views: 740 - Practical Spirituality--Surviving Prostrate Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from John GilmorePractical Spirituality--Surviving Prostrate Cancer There’s nothing like discovering that you have cancer, especially if no one in your family ever had it. Cancer is a very dangerous disease, as anyone knows. It is only dangerous on the physical lever, but probably even more devastating on the ...
Views: 1356 - Simple Tips For Preventing Heartburn - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2006 from Dean CaporellaHeartburn affects millions of people worldwide. An interesting debate recently suggested that in many cases, the incidence heartburn could have been lessened if people only took some commonsense precautions. Preventing Heartburn Okay, preventative heartburn measures may not apply so much to ...
Views: 803 - Throw Away Your Pizza Delivery Refrigerator Magnet - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2006 from Karen GatesLast time you opened your door to find food waiting for you what was it? Pizza, brownies from the neighbors, your sweetheart with a box of chocolates? Instead imagine opening the door to a cooler packed with fresh, gourmet food. You might not notice until after you’ve enjoyed every bite of the ...
Views: 921 - 6 Questions and Answers To Help Prepare You to Go through Menopause - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2006 from Patricia WagnerAre you or a loved one approaching the time of life many women fear -- menopause? If so, you probably have questions about this sensitive subject. Here are 6 answers to help you go through menopause as comfortably as possible: 1. Why is menopause a puzzling time of life? Before reaching ...
Views: 1020 - Acid Reflux. Will lifestyle change make a difference? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2006 from Dr. Phil HariramWith major improvement in the understanding, diagnosis and management of acid reflux, family doctors and gastro-enterologists have a greater variety of options for treatment of acid reflux. The acid suppressant drugs available today are extremely effective. Drugs such as omeprazole and other ...
Views: 758 - How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2006 from Bill SchuchmanHow to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Great news, Type 2 diabetes is preventable! Studies have shown that people who are overweight and at risk for getting Type 2 diabetes can delay and even prevent getting the disease simply by losing 5 to 10 percent of body weight. A person weighing 200 pounds ...
Views: 799 - Why Omega 3 Fats Are In The News - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Marcus RyanOmega 3 fatty acids have made it into the medical news headlines many times over the past couple of decades. Why? This is because omega 3 oils have been shown to have some very impressive effects on prevention of heart disease, as well as being linked to lower incidences of depression and ...
Views: 809 - 10 Tips for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Scott LarsonLosing weight can be looked at as a series of lifestyle traits that are supported by specific behavioral techniques. Below are 10 traits and techniques that will aid in your weight loss attempt. 1. Track your food intake. Be aware of the nutrients and the energy in the foods you eat. ...
Views: 759(1 vote) - Health & Your Heart - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2006 from Corey TillotsonThe Reactive Society We have automobile insurance to react to the accident, but not ongoing classes and testing to make sure there are safe drivers. We have jail as a reaction to crime, instead of crime prevention. We have doctors who are there after we get sick, after we get cancer, after ...
Views: 594 - The Benefits of Sunlight - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerDespite what we have been led to believe about sunlight, the right amount of responsible sun bathing can make you happier and healthier. Considering the sun as a friend by using it responsibly can be very beneficial as long as we avoid the damaging effects of chronic exposure. Make sure you ...
Views: 1238 - Knowing the right weight loss program for you - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2006 from Nathalie FisetMost experts in the field of health and nutrition would agree that the last 20 years have been one of the worst times in the history of health and well being because more and more people suffer from world’s largest ‘epidemic’— obesity. Studies also show that the risk factors of obesity also ...
Views: 810 - Knowing Your 5 Primary Senses - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2006 from Luther BurrellHow well do you know your senses? Do you know which of the five primary senses; visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, taste, is your strongest? Do you maximize this chosen sense to your best advantage in your recreational pastimes? How about in your choice of vocation? Do you choose your ...
Views: 3678 - Weight loss without going under the knife - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2006 from Nathalie FisetLosing those fats can be so easy for people who have the money to spare and the courage to go under the knife. Procedures like liposuction and mesotherapy have gained popularity in recent years because of its really fast results. In no time, one can lose those fats. What people don’t know ...
Views: 940 - Exercise Stops the Need for Plastic Surgery and Injections - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandAlmost every day there is an article written and published about the industry of beauty; the topics vary but you can be assured that Botox and fillers via injections, surgery and procedures will be discussed ad nauseam. These invasive, perilous undertakings entice those who want to look younger ...
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