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- Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2865(1 vote) - Deodorant - What You Need to Know! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHere are the most common chemicals used in deodorants that you should avoid buying: Aluminum – One main concern with deodorants is related to their high levels of aluminum salts. Aluminum chloride, aluminum carbohydrate and aluminum zirconium chlorhydrate glycine complexes can make up 25 ...
Views: 2864(3 votes) - How to Improve Your Bike Riding Performance - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Sam WalkerWhether you are cycling for exercise or training, there are a few age old practices that can help one tune up their bike riding performance immensely. 1. Be Proactive in Your Thinking It is ten times easier to be reactive and not proactive in our thinking, however being proactive is what ...
Views: 2855(2 votes) - Why It Is So Hard To Define Chronic Illness In The USA - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Lisa CopenIf you were to walk up to a person on the street and ask him what he believed the difference was between illness and health, chances are that you would likely receive a fast reply about how health is when the body works correctly and illness is when it does not. When one begins to suffer the ...
Views: 2849 - Healthy Maternal Thyroid Function For A Healthy Baby - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsThis article is a must read for all women, especially those over 35 years old, who desire become pregnant now or at some time in the future. In my September 2007 newsletter, I reviewed the association of DNA oxidation with the development of Down's syndrome. In that issue, I also discussed a ...
Views: 2844 - Why People Suffer From Corns on Feet - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsThere are many different causes of corns on feet. This condition may affect different parts of the foot. In chronic cases, it may actually weaken the leg and cause back pains due to imbalanced posture and mechanics of the foot. This part of the body is solely responsible for absorbing shock and ...
Views: 2843 - 10 Things You (and Your Schools) Need to Know About Beating the Childhood Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William AndersonMy most vivid childhood memories are from grade school. They are awful memories of ugly days, too many to count. I was “the fat kid.” Every year, the school nurse would make her way from room to room, a doctor’s scale in tow. When she got to our room, we were called by name, and we got ...
Views: 2842(3 votes) - Floppy Iris Syndrome And Flomax - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Jay StockmanTelevision watching has become a national pass time in the United States, and along with it commercial exposure. We often hear, and see new products and drug manufacturers now use this medium to advertise their pharmaceuticals. The problem that often arises is that the viewer does not know what ...
Views: 2836 - The Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning set for change - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Roger StevenThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed major changes into the Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning. These changes will have a profound effect on case management departments, which are now required to put in place a plan of action that addresses the new ...
Views: 2835 - What Are Healing Symptoms? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Betsy YstebanI’ve been pondering this for quite some time and think we don’t understand our physical symptoms from our body because of how we feel about them. Most people consider their symptoms as a nuisance, undesired, unwanted and feel they cause them pain. So it is understandably a natural desire and ...
Views: 2833 - WHEN TO SUTURE LACERATIONS - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisWHEN TO SUTURE LACERATIONS Part of the art of medicine is to know when to assist natural healing and when to leave well enough alone. This especially applies to suture closing of lacerations of the skin. Sometimes the actual suturing itself can leave undesirable scarring which wouldn’t have ...
Views: 2832 - The Invention of the Toothbrush - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.” ~Dorothy Parker As I recall - the kid loses a tooth and it gets stuffed under a pillow before he or she drifts off to sleep. (Sometimes it’s stashed in a glass of water beside the bed...I’ve been told it’s ...
Views: 2831 - Do You Love to Eat? That’s OK! It’s a Key to Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from William AndersonI love to eat. For years, I thought that was the reason I had my weight problem. As a kid, the so-called experts told me I’d have to deny that part of myself to succeed —I’d need to stop enjoying myself and get used to doing what I hated. To solve my weight problem, they said I’d have to make ...
Views: 2829(5 votes) - Lemongrass For High Blood Pressure: How Effective Is It? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneLemongrass is botanically known as Cymbopogon citratus. It grows well in warm and tropical regions. It is used in a variety of Asian cuisines due to its flavor and the citrus-like smell. Lemongrass has medicinal properties and when taken with tea it can reduce cold and cough symptoms. Lemongrass ...
Views: 2828 - 10 Medical reasons to go vegan - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Laura farrell10 Medical reasons to go vegan By Laura Farrell RN Longevity- Vegans live longer, why? We will see as we examine each disease process on this list. Catherine Hagel -114 year old VEGETARIAN, despite her advanced age, she took no medications. Loreen Dinwiddie 108 year old Vegan, Missi Devi ...
Views: 2826 - Naturally Cure Erectile Dysfunction (ED)- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Joe BartonIf you have suffered from an erectile dysfunction (also called male impotence) for more than 2 months, it is time for a treatment! But, there are so many erectile dysfunction treatments out there… which one's really work? And, are there any treatments worth spending your money on? These ...
Views: 2825 - The Cost of Your Wounds - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Jennifer ClarkThe Cost of Your Wounds Have you met anyone who doesn’t want to heal? Have you met someone who accepts suffering as a fact of life? They are a victim of their woundology. Woundology is a term first coined by author Carolyn Myss, an internationally recognized medical intuitive in her book ...
Views: 2815(1 vote) - Understanding the Differences between Acute and Post Acute Withdrawal - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisIn simple terms, the primary difference between acute and post acute withdrawal is the severity and potential consequences of related symptoms. As the key words indicate, acute withdrawal is generally more severe than post-acute withdrawal. However, both conditions are in actuality different ...
Views: 2812 - Yeast Infection Solutions: Nizoral - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Matthew BredelYeast infections are one of the most prevalent maladies in both men and women. While easy to contract, they can sometimes be more difficult to treat, particularly if the infection has spread throughout the body. This more serious condition is referred to as Candidiasis, most common in those who ...
Views: 2808 - HEAVY METAL: Not Good When It Comes to the Brain - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Kimberly RexI’m not talking about heavy metal music, although frequency-wise that’s an interesting topic on its own. I’m writing about health news regarding the brain that has been published lately, and I’d like to share some of it. As an energetic health practitioner who works with the Chinese Five ...
Views: 2807(2 votes) - Warding off the Flu - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Dale MillerIn recent months concerns about H1N1 have many people worried about their health. While vaccination programs have begun around the world, there are also some very safe all natural steps that you can take to help protect yourself against the virus and other influenza strains. While of course ...
Views: 2805(4 votes) - When Baldness Is Permanent - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you’ve waited long enough and your hair doesn’t grow back, chances are your baldness is permanent. Permanent baldness is classified into two types: scarring and non-scarring baldness. Scarring baldness occurs after a severe bacterial or fungal infection, tuberculosis, or an ...
Views: 2804 - The Power of Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachDo you have a dream? Everybody does; I have been dreaming to become a nurse. Today I can say: I did it; if I did it, if I reached my goal, you can do it too. Let this article encourage you to change and positively influence your life. You can become a person you want to be and you can achieve ...
Views: 2803(1 vote) - Will Peanut Butter Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCritics point out that peanut butter is rich is fat that could lead to obesity and a host of diseases. How true is this? Admittedly, most nuts and nut butters are loaded with fat. Four-point five tablespoons of peanut butter will give you a whooping 422 calories. A tablespoon has 100 ...
Views: 2803 - High Blood Pressure Over 200mmHg - How to Avoid It? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a disorder in which too much pressure exerted by the blood on the blood vessels causes complicated diseases that can threaten the lives of sufferers. High blood pressure may cause ...
Views: 2801(1 vote) - How to Choose the Right Thai Massage Therapist in Thailand - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Shama KernHere in Thailand it is much easier to get a massage than in western countries. You just walk into one of countless massage shops and in most cases there is a therapist available right away. So that’s the easy part. But how do you know who will work on you - is it just the luck of the draw? ...
Views: 2794 - Magnesium & Brain Health - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the connection between magnesium and Brain Health? Studies have confirmed that better magnesium levels help protect brain tissue from the damage that can be caused by any head trauma. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker, which makes it a principle nutrient for helping to ...
Views: 2790 - Vascular headache types: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneA vascular headache is a condition characterized by dilation or swelling of the blood vessels leading to headache pain. There are many kinds of headaches that cause blood vessels in the head to become enlarged, distended, or inflamed. Patients often complain of throbbing pain that worsens with ...
Views: 2789 - All You Need to Know Before Taking a DNA Test - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2019 from M Nasir AzizThe popularity of DNA tests is on the rise as more and more people decide to use them. If you have ever wondered which part of the world your ancestors came from, these tests can tell you. Moreover, if you are wondering whether you are genetically predisposed to certain illnesses, you can find ...
Views: 2781 - Steve Jobs Didn’t Have To Die of Pancreatic Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Dorothy NeddermeyerOctober 5, 2011 - With the passing of Steve Jobs the world lost a visionary, brilliant scientist, and innovator, who some say is equal to Albert Einstein. At 56 he could have had several more decades of life ahead of him, but his life was cut short by Western/Allopathic cancer treatments, ...
Views: 2780(1 vote) - Accuracy of PSA screening for Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Prof. George GrantProstate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced in the prostate. For decades, men over age 50 have been recommended to have their blood level of PSA tested annually. If it’s higher than 4 ng/mL, they’re usually urged to have a biopsy or other evaluation. Recent research published at the ...
Views: 2779(1 vote) - Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer is Useless and Harmful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Andreas MoritzSurgical removal of lymph nodes and lymph vessels as part of standard medical procedure for breast cancer patients is not just useless, but also harmful, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA. ...
Views: 2773(1 vote) - 3 Things To Do If You Are Constipated - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Janice WeeAre you constipated? Sitting on the toilet bowl, pushing so hard that piles come out is no joke. Feeling bloated yet unable to move your bowels isn't pleasant either. So what can you do about constipation? 1. Flush your bowels Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated and ensure your ...
Views: 2772 - Iron Imbalance Can Lead to Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Helena EderveenIron and clinical depression It is an established fact that iron is very essential for neurological functions and development. Iron deficiency is very prevalent all over the world. This deficiency can lead to depressed neurotransmitter response, leading to clinical depression. When iron is ...
Views: 2770 - ***HEALTHY DOS AND DON'TS: Common Sense Can Prevent and Reverse Almost Any Health Condition - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongThe purpose of this article is to show several specific ways that philosophy can be implemented for making healthy decisions. Here goes, one idea for each week in the year: 1. Responsibility—Take responsibility for yourself. You alone are the master of your own health destiny. 2. ...
Views: 2766 - What is the best natural treatment for arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the best naural relief for arthritis & Pain? I recommend using a natural supplement containing glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroiton, ginger and green tea which helps your body achieve an alkaline pH of 7.35 to reduce inflammation instead of using Cox II inhibitor medications with ...
Views: 2758 - The Stages of Change Model - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from ravi vermaStages of Change: Introduction When Psychologist James Prochaska, Ph.D. was a junior in college, his father died from alcoholism and depression. Throughout his illness, Dr. Prochaska's father had expressed a mistrust in psychotherapy and refused to consider it — with tragic results. Dr. ...
Views: 2752 - 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: 2751 - Splinters - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisSplinters A splinter is a small, firm foreign body embedded in the skin or soft tissue. The most common type of splinter is wooden, either as an irregular fragment, or perhaps a thorn or a fragment of a toothpick. Other types of splinters could include various metals, glass, fiber glass, ...
Views: 2748(1 vote) - Hidden Benefits of Staying Fit - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Rashmi AdwaniExercise is crucial for you, however do you understand precisely how good? By boosting your mood, learn how exercise can enhance your life. Want to feel a good deal better, have more energy and also add years to your life? Just exercise. Everyone benefits in exercise, regardless of age, sex ...
Views: 2746 - Most common Types of Cancer - Myelogenous leukemia - Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Kyle NortonLeukemia is defined as condition of abnormal increase of white blood cells produced by the bone marrow and/or the lymphatic system. Depending to the malignant granulocytes or lymphocytes, leukemia is classified into myelogenous or lymphoblastic leukemia. Bone marrow is soft tissue inside the ...
Views: 2737 - Five Ideas for the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from William AndersonOn March 17th I was contacted by Melody Barnes, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and asked to submit my ideas for solving our country’s childhood obesity epidemic. The deadline was March 26th, so there wasn’t much time to get back to her with the solution to what is arguably the ...
Views: 2736(3 votes) - Causes And Symptoms Of Rectal Bleeding - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongSymptoms of rectal bleeding are easily detected. After wiping your bottom, you may observe toilet paper to be streaked with red blood or with pinkish stains. Or if your bleeding is a little more severe, you may actually observe fresh red blood oozing out of the rectum. However, after from these ...
Views: 2734 - How to reverse Osteoporosis Naturally? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSeveral of our clients who were suffering from Osteopenia and Osteoporosis were able to reverse their condition naturally within 6-9 months. Taking high bio available calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 and avoiding flour, sugar, soft drinks, coffee, alcohol as well as all acid foods are ...
Views: 2734 - Jaundice is a Deadly Disease - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Anand kumarJaundice is a derivation of ‘jaune’, a French word meaning yellow. It refers to the yellow pigmentation of skin, membranes over the sclerae and other mucous membranes which is caused by ‘hyperbilirubinemia’. Hyperbilirubinemia is a stage where the level of bilirubin increases dramatically in the ...
Views: 2731 - Diaper Rash - 8 Ways To Get Rid Of It - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Kimberley BeckerDiaper rash - no fun for baby and no fun for you! Luckily it's not a major medical problem but more of a common discomfort. Now you don't need to be a pediatrician to recognize diaper rash on your baby - if she has a red, sore, hot looking little bottom when you remove her diaper, you can be ...
Views: 2730 - Natures Answers - Yucca Schidigera - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Eric SmithThe Yucca schidigera is a member of the Agavaceae family. a plant native to the ranges from the south western part of Nevada and Arizona, central and southern California in the USA through to deserts of Mexico. The plant grows up to 5 meters in approximately 15 to 20 years. It has an erect or ...
Views: 2728(3 votes) - How To Avoid Sweating: 5 Sweating Solutions To Help You Stay Dry And Comfortable - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to avoid sweating, then you’ve come to the right place. Sweating causes embarrassment and discomfort for a lot of people. But with the right knowledge and action, you can prevent extreme sweating from taking over your life. Read on to find out how to avoid ...
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