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- ***The Power of Garlic - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Bette DowdellWell, now, you probably think I’m talking about the odor, but no. Powerful as it is, the smell of garlic can’t hold a candle to all the wonders this homely herb can do. And garlic’s no newcomer on the block. Back in 3748 B.C., Egyptian slaves went on strike when they didn’t get their ration ...
Views: 1345 - ***Unmentioned Ingredients - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Bette DowdellIn 2009, Ronald Ball bought a can of Mountain Dew from the vending machine at work. One swig, and Good Old Ron was throwing up all over the place, sicker than the proverbial dog. Upon breaking the can open and pouring out its contents for a look-see, what to his wondering eyes did appear but ...
Views: 1345(3 votes) - Alternative Treatment of Neuromyelitis optica spectrum Disorder or Devic's disease - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanABSTRACT Central nervous system is the most complex and largest part of the nervous system. It plays a crucial role in aligning the activities of all body parts and at risk of getting affected by various diseases or disorders. From numerous disorders of the central nervous system, ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - The Sorry Truth About Soy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Bette DowdellThere’s a huge soy bandwagon roaring down the tracks. It’s everywhere; 60% of prepared foods contain soy. Even some vitamins, too. Can we talk about this? Of course it’s everywhere; it’s the cheapest and easiest crop to grow. Farmers make some money. Food ...
Views: 1343 - Why you’re still at risk for the flu even if you’re vaccinated - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFlu season is right around the corner, and those over the age of 65 have a higher chance of catching it than other age groups. For this reason, many seniors opt to get the flu shot, but if you’re like the many older adults who are on cholesterol-lowering statins, it may be ineffective. Two ...
Views: 1343 - ***Your Connected Body - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Bette DowdellWhen it comes to our bodies, everything affects everything because everything’s connected. And our endocrine system sits smack dab in the middle of all this connecting that’s going on. Here’s a quick look at the parts of the endocrine system and what they do (24/7, I might ...
Views: 1342 - Is pneumonia contagious? Types and symptoms of pneumonia - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIf you ever wondered whether pneumonia is contagious, we are here to address your concerns. First of all, pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue, caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. In pneumonia, the air sacs become filled with pus. What part of the lung is affected and whether it is a ...
Views: 1341 - Salting Your Way to Energy - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Bette DowdellSo, let’s talk about salt. Poor salt! It pours out its very life to benefit mankind and gets only disdain in return. Well, maybe that’s a little over the top, but salt doesn’t deserve the bad rap it gets. It’s not manna from heaven, but it’s good stuff. Essential to life stuff. Here’s ...
Views: 1340 - How to Boost Immunity with Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Dr.Yogesh ChavanHow to Boost Immunity with Ayurveda - Dr.Yogesh Chavan, MD (Ayurveda)Kerala Our Immune system is our body’s first defense mechanism which fights against all external factors responsible to create disease; external factors include all types of virus, bacteria, fungal infections etc. ...
Views: 1336 - ***Your Thyroid on Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Bette DowdellPrescription drugs are dangerous, a leading cause of death year in and year out. Some drugs slay you in one fell swoop, but most just nibble your health away. To give you examples, I went to a health site that lists drug side effects. Since I write about the endocrine system, I looked at ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - ***Three More Health-Improving Tips - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Bette Dowdell1. Today’s first tip is you should breathe. Well, that sounds pretty obvious, but there’s breathing and then there’s breathing. Most people, especially those in less than tip-top health, take shallow breaths. And that’s part of why they’re dragging their ...
Views: 1334 - Alternative Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis or Scleroderma in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAbstract Systemic sclerosis is a generalized form of scleroderma which affects multiple organs at a time and if not treated timely can cause various complications. Here in this article we will be learning about causes, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - How to naturally boost your immune system? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from Shivani SikriStrengthening your immune system means taking action on your lifestyle (changing your diet, preserving your sleep, practicing physical activity, etc.). You can also use some natural products. Vitamins, trace elements, essential oils: Santé Magazine takes stock of how to get immunized and prepare ...
Views: 1326 - ***And Yet Another Health Enemy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Bette DowdellIt interferes with thyroid function. It gets estrogen and testosterone out of whack. It puts a hurt on your immune system by messing with your thymus gland. It increases your chances of becoming resistant to antibiotics. It sets your kids up for asthma and infections. And it’s ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Doctor's Secret: Boost Your Immune System Health With These 5 Holiday Foods - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumWith the holidays comes flu season. Because of this, the foods you choose this month can make or break your merrymaking. See, what you eat can impact your immune system health dramatically. As you’ll soon discover, how you feast this holiday may determine whether you spend a week on the ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - ***Thyroid, Metabolism and All That Jazz - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Bette DowdellThyroid, Metabolism and All That Jazz Kelly asks, “How can my husband jumpstart his metabolism to lose weight? His TSH is ‘in normal limits’ at 1.1 and his Free T3 is low at 2.3, but his doctor won’t treat him since his TSH is normal.” Well, Kelly, before I launch, let me explain your ...
Views: 1322 - Is Your Hand Lotion Doing You In? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Bette DowdellThe incidence of thyroid disease doubled in the last thirty-or-so years. Auto-immune diseases, which relate to the endocrine system, are skyrocketing. So, too, are diseases of the brain, such as autism, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer Disease. A significant part of the problem is the ...
Views: 1322 - A Beauty Killer: Inflammation - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2020 from Kelley Curl 7If inflammation is known as the root of so many diseases, causing premature aging, as well as affecting one’s health, inner and outer beauty. Now, did you know that drinking bone broth regularly can aid in reducing the levels of inflammation in the whole body? The following hot drink is ...
Views: 1317 - ***Body Connections - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Bette DowdellQuite a few of you responded to the 2014 “What Should Bette Write About” Contest saying you wanted me to continue to write about how the endocrine system works. Well, murder mysteries never go out of style, and neither do the mysteries of the endocrine system. According to studies, 50% of ...
Views: 1315 - Best Practices to Keep Yourself Well During the Cold & Flu Season - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Myra Nissen, CCH, RSHom(NA) Certified Homeopath, Metablolic Balance CoachInfluenza or “flu” refers to the many strains of viruses that are more intense than the viruses that cause the common cold. Symptoms include fever, aching muscles, headache, fatigue, and may involve the digestive tract, causing diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. IMMUNE SUPPORT IS THE BEST ...
Views: 1309 - Masala Monk's Ammiji Chai Masala Immunity - For Your Better Immune System - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Gaurav KaleThere are hundreds of brands out in the market which is proudly selling products like chai masala yet while surfing the internet to look for an authentic one, I found Ammiji’s Chai Masala. These three words paint an image in my mind like a cup of tea prepared with the love of a mother. And ...
Views: 1303 - What's the Truth About Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Bette DowdellNow that you’ve all been taught that saturated fat is bad because it raises your cholesterol level and gives you heart attacks, give me a few moments to unlearn you. Cholesterol is your friend. Your brain, being mostly cholesterol, doesn’t do much of a job when it runs short of the good ...
Views: 1300 - ***The Dietitians’ Blank Slate - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Bette DowdellIn The Blank Slate Myth, I talked about parents who see newborn babies as blank slates, an invitation to push, pull and otherwise shape their kids to fit their parental fancies. Well, good luck with that. And parents aren’t the only blank-slate believers. Hoo boy! Medicine comes ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - What you need to know about hepatitis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Kate MiddleHepatitis C - most people associate this diagnosis with almost a death sentence. However, this is a fallacy: Hepatitis C disease is not an incurable disease at all, although, of course, treating it will not be an easy walk. What is hepatitis C actually, and what you need to know about ...
Views: 1296 - ***Saturated Fat: Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Bette DowdellAccording to just about everything to you read or hear, saturated fat is bad, bad, bad. Dietitians say so. Doctors, too. Magazines follow along. Televisions shows such as “The Biggest Loser” agree. It’s kind of like some sort of mantra that gets repeated endlessly. One teensy little ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - "It IS the Vaccines" - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Pixie ForestOn this good Doctors website we find an article titled 'Aluminum in Vaccines Cause Autism - Disaster Medicine in America’ explaining why he is against vaccines. ‘Aluminum in Vaccines Cause Autism - Disaster Medicine in America’The most alarming public health issue is the relentless increasing ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - "The potential risk of the vaccine exceeds the potential benefit" - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Pixie ForestIn May 1999, Dr Classen first sounded the alarm relative to vaccines giving children diabetes, with his letter to the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Interestingly, this letter is no longer on the BMJ website, so I had to go searching the Internet Archive again and yes, it is there; “We ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - ***Three Easy-Peasey Health Tips - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Bette DowdellYou deserve a break today, so let’s talk about some things you can do for your health that don’t require heavy lifting, grunting, panting or any other sort of exhaustion. Some people like extreme exercise, but most don’t. Either way, healthy living shouldn’t feel like punishment. And here are ...
Views: 1291 - ***Symptoms vs. Causes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Bette DowdellMedicos diagnose and treat symptoms. All day, every day, only symptoms matter. The cause of the symptoms gets scant, if any, attention. But putting Band-Aids on symptoms–which I call the patch, patch, patch approach–doesn’t work. For instance, diabetes shows up when the body can’t handle ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - ***INNOCENT-LOOKING ENEMIES - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Bette DowdellWe’re surrounded by health enemies, and that’s a fact. Trouble is, they seem like such a part of everyday life, we don’t realize they might not be friends. One enemy was born in 1974, fluorescent lights. First, it was long tubes; now it’s curly-cue bulbs. Trouble, I ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - ***A Glimmer of Marginally Good News - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Bette DowdellOn May 1, 2013, neuroscientists announced, in the journal Nature, that the hypothalamus is important. Well, yeah! That baby is part of the brain and controls both the nervous system and the endocrine system, which, in turn, control everything that happens in our bodies. I think we can all ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - 10 Benefits of Fasting - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamFasting is most common now a days as we all know that it has got plenty of health benefits. Fasting was traditionally practiced in various religious cultures and practices. Fasting really changes our mind and body and enhances and activates our entire life.Below we are presenting some important ...
Views: 1281 - Boost Immunity with Yoga Postures - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Swami JiYoga Asanas To Boost Immunity During Monsoon Yoga boosts standard fitness and enables in boosting immunity too. Here’s a listing of yoga poses that can enhance the functioning of the immune system. Monsoon brings a lot of infections and diseases. To counter this, it’s far vital that you ...
Views: 1274 - Fight off this common illness with this simple trick - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA daily dose of vitamin C and regular handwashing are both good methods to boost our immune system. Those simple and effective ways to keep us healthy are important, especially during cold and flu season when we need extra help to fight the spread of illness. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - How To Strengthen The Immune System Of Children? - by Submitted on May 26, 2020 from Levi SamamaPoor diet, pollution, and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the factors that affect the immune system. School-age is one of the most susceptible to the immune system since students are exposed to viruses and bacteria, dirt, pollution, climate changes, poor diet and stress every day. This is a ...
Views: 1267 - Benefits of Pure A2 Milk - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from GirPure JaipurDo you know the difference between Regular milk and A2 milk? How they are different in terms of Nutrient Value, Digestion and Health Concern. Regular Milk : Regular milk contains A1 protein (BCM-7) which causes lactose intolerance, bloating, inflammation, uneasiness and increases the risk ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Doctor - "Only proper randomized trials can resolve this issue, but they have never been done” - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2019 from Pixie ForestDoctor - "Only proper randomized trials can resolve this issue, but they have never been done” “In any discussion of influenza epidemiology we should acknowledge the careful and steady (one could even say fearless) work of Danuta Skowronski and her Canadian public health colleagues. It was ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - ***A Close Look at a Multi - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Bette DowdellA doc from Harvard Medical School published some findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association a while back. The two top-notch names like Harvard and AMA aside, you’ll want to know a few things before you start believing all the article said. This study says multivitamins ...
Views: 1257 - Doctor Coleman - "Vaccines are unsafe and worthless" - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Pixie ForestHere is another doctor that doesn't mince words about what he's discovered in the vaccine industry. Telling it like it is, he talks about Smallpox as a starting point for vaccine information. "Parents who allow their children to be vaccinated should be charged with child abuse and sent to ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - ***Introducing Your Immune System - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Bette DowdellAs your body’s official Defense Department, the immune system protects against all enemies. Toxins in the air. Viruses and bacteria that get into the body. Everything. And immune system headquarters is smack-dab in the middle of the most interactive, butt-into-everybody-else’s-business system ...
Views: 1254 - Why should you consider consuming testosterone booster supplements? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2020 from Mathew PhilipWhat do they do? Men are different from females with some characteristics and all these characteristics are due to the production of testosterone in excess than women. If this sex hormone is deficient, there will be a reduction in these characteristics. A man who cannot walk continuously for ...
Views: 1247 - Can’t Feel Pretty When You’re Sick: (Coronavirus: Methods to Boost One’s Immunity) - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2020 from Kelley Curl 7Is it possible that the Coronavirus is all a hoax? Well, I’m not taking any chances. So, I decided to read up on ways to boost my immunity and I decided to share my findings with my readers. Viral pneumonia can occur when an initial cold virus worsens and causes air sacs in one’s lungs to ...
Views: 1246 - Five Steps to Strengthen Your Child’s Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Ady ButlerThis question is perhaps a permanent resident in every parent’s mind these days. With the current pandemic and increasing global health issues it is natural to worry. Issues like pollution and harmful pesticides in food are increasing per day and we can witness their effects in everyday life. ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - What is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Hayley KraftApple cider vinegar has been a home remedy in cooking and medicine for centuries. By now, you’ve probably heard of a friend taking a morning shot of it. Or you’ve seen a commercial for Goli gummies. The apple cider vinegar fad has been around for quite some time, and for good reason. Its ...
Views: 1246 - 7 tips to strengthen your immune system - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2020 from Hasan RootAutumn and winter are seasons when the circulation of viruses is strong. To strengthen your immune system and avoid getting sick, follow the advice of our experts. Colds, coughs, flu ... To get through the illnesses of fall or winter and avoid a red nose, watery eyes or a sore throat, you ...
Views: 1245 - Why is Immunization Important Against Childhood Diseases? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Kamal SwamiWe frequently hear jingles of radio and TV asking guardians to vaccinate their kids against youth executioner sicknesses. Sadly, most guardians barely focus on the pleas. Maybe, most guardians are unconscious of the massive advantages of inoculation, particularly to youngsters. Inoculation ...
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