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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Can Help You With Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from April KocherFruits and vegetables can be very beneficial to you if you are trying to lose weight. Why? Because they are high in volume and low in calories and they fill you up. They also contain lots of nutrients your body needs, and when your body is getting the nutrients it needs you won't crave the ...
Views: 2094 - Should I Use Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories? - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Edith MillanIt cannot be helped, but a majority of ladies will suffer from a case of thrush at some point during their lives. The vaginal area is really a melting pot of bacteria and germs, changes in our bodies can lead to these germs getting out of whack and a yeast infection. This particular illness can ...
Views: 2093 - An Essential Component to Optimal Health: Supporting Nervous System Function Through Chiropractic Adjustments - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsAccording to an article published in the journal of the American Family Physician, there are at least 106,000 deaths each year in the United States from the side effects of properly prescribed medications[1], and that 10 percent of hospital admissions may be attributable to drug-induced ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - Phentramin-d: A strong appetite suppressant - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Michael BretzmanPhentramin-d is a non-prescription appetite suppressant that anyone can buy from leading pharmacies. This diet pill is effective in quick weight loss and it is said that one could lose up to 25 pounds with this medicine within a month. The good thing about this diet pill is that it is relatively ...
Views: 2090 - Damage Done Over Years Of Long Term Smoking - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThanks to advertising and information campaigns, everyone is now aware of the state of your lungs after quitting smoking, and by association, your whole body. It does this to a greater extent, and more rapidly, the longer you’ve been smoking and the more you smoked. If you have been a smoker ...
Views: 2089(3 votes) - The Role of Social Support in Longevity and Disease Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Michael LocklearThe support of friends, family, and our community has been shown to extend our lives, lower our risk of infection, and help us recover from conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure more quickly and effectively. A study conducted in 2001 by Beverly H. Brummett, Ph.D. and ...
Views: 2086 - Aromatherapy for Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLack of sleep is one of the most common problems in today’s fast-paced world. Sleep deprivation can impact on many areas of our health including affecting our immune system and our ability to fight off illness, not to mention reducing our ability to deal with the effects of stress. And any new ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - A Healthy Penis is a Happy Penis – High-performance Nutrient Boost for the Manhood - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2013 from John DuganMaintaining a healthy penis is vital for men who want to enjoy all of the pleasure that their prize possession can provide, but surprisingly few men really know what their power tool needs to stay healthy. Adequate penis care is needed to keep the manhood in top form, with all of the following ...
Views: 2080 - Chlorophyll Natures Gift of Life - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joanne JacksonDerived from the Greek words chloros meaning ‘green’, and phyllon meaning ‘leaf’, chlorophyll is responsible for the green pigmentation found in almost all plants, algae, and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). It’s the substance that gives plants their green colour. Chlorophyll is vital for ...
Views: 2080 - Homeopathic Treatment of Trauma - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita HerrmannOftentimes in homeopathy, we hear stories about a traumatic event in a person's life. It may be an emotional or mental shock, like the death of a loved one, seeing a violent act, or a physical one such as a car accident. It may not be evident to the person but one can retain the imprint of the ...
Views: 2080(10 votes) - 8 Cool Steps to Shape Up that Summer Body - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from craig jacobsSummer is in full swing, and the beaches are full of beautiful people that flaunt their body in a swimsuit that you always dreamed of. But don't worry! There is still time to join their ranks with some quick ways to shape up that summer body. Trimming that waistline is not always that easy. ...
Views: 2078(3 votes) - Stay Motivated! Keep Your Exercise Resolutions! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy StollEvery New Year the gym is packed full of eager exercisers ready to achieve results. A month or two passes, resolutions go awry, and people give up. Don’t fall victim to this cycle! Exercise is a lifetime commitment for your own personal health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you stay ...
Views: 2077(2 votes) - Soy Stops Sex - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Angela MinelliI figured that would get your attention. Here’s the deal. Unfermented soy products, such as soy milk, soy ice cream, or soy nuts, are endocrine disrupters and mimic hormones in your body. They block the receptor sites in your cells for naturally produced hormones to lock into and interrupt ...
Views: 2073 - Change is Inevitable - Learn to Adjust - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Kimberley CohenLife is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, good and not so good times; that's what makes it interesting and often forces us out of our comfort zones. Frank Herbert said, "Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." At one time or ...
Views: 2071 - 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: 2071(1 vote) - How Can Meditation Help With Holiday Stress? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephWith the hustle and bustle of everyday life compounded with the every day news of a doom and gloom economy, how does meditation help with these stresses on top of the seasonal holiday stresses? Meditation is a practice used to relax the body, calm the mind and center yourself. It is the ...
Views: 2070(2 votes) - What Do Vitamins Do for Your Body? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Shae HollandOne of the most important parts of staying healthy and improving your overall well-being is to make sure you’re getting enough vitamins. Vitamins are naturally found in foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, grains, and dairy, and provide what our bodies need to function properly. Each vitamin ...
Views: 2070 - Laser Treatment for Gum Disease Pros and Cons - by Submitted on May 27, 2020 from Stephen RobertShortly after making its way in various medical fields, laser technology has now made its way to dentistry. A laser is a device that emits energy by way of amplified light, which can cut teeth and tissue. This modern and innovative approach is now being incorporated by dentists into their dental ...
Views: 2069 - 6 Simple Rules to Keep Your Mind Sharp and Ward off Memory Loss - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangDo you know that your brain steadily loses its weight after your 30th birthday? This “brain loss” means less ability for you to learn and keep your mind sharp. Until recently, scientists thought this type of brain loss was irreversible. The good news is that scientists were wrong about this, ...
Views: 2067 - Cancer Survivors – Two Basic Biomarkers to Watch for Steady Recovery - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr.Anca MartalogAlthough much has been learned about the biology of cancer since President Nixon launched the war on cancer back in 1971, calling for “the same kind of concentrated effort that split the atom and put the man on the moon.” 40 years later and billions in federally funded cancer research; it seems ...
Views: 2066(4 votes) - How to Tame the Stress Monster - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2016 from Noelle NelsonYou bury your head in your hands. You’d really like to run screaming from your cubicle, but for one, that would get you instantly fired, for two, your shoes are definitely not made for running. But the stress! Not only does your job stress you out, but there’s your family, friends, chores, ...
Views: 2066 - Reiki on Children and Pets - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from J CostaReiki is such a good modality to use in a practice. It not only relieves stress and eases pain but it does so much more. When I use Reiki depending what I am guided to do I use pressure points and some massage on the meridians. I remember when I first had graduated years ago and started to ...
Views: 2064 - The Scar Solution -a Thorough Review - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Arthur DepardieOne of the latest ebooks on the market is The Scar Solution. The subject of this ebook is ways to make scars less evident or maybe even eliminate them absolutely. Some scars are beyond the hope of any sort of treatment. One should keep the faith that there could be something to be done at some ...
Views: 2064 - Natural Hormones Balance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantI rarely see a patient with low testosterone levels who does not also have a serious imbalance in some or all of the other major hormones regulating metabolism, body chemistry, and disease progression. Here are 6 of the key hormones your doctor should test for … and the importance of ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Stress Does Not Have to Dominate Your Life: Causes of Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithDefinition of Stress: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary defines Stress as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation; a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent ...
Views: 2062(2 votes) - Are Geopathic Stress and Electromagnetic Radiation Poisoning Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Karen MilesonIn my first articles for SelfGrowth.com I talked about how our sick house caused my husband’s death from cancer and my former neurological problems causing me to be mostly bedridden & needing a wheel chair. In this Article #4 for SelfGrowth.com, I go more into the hidden dangers lurking in ...
Views: 2061 - Does Milk Give You Acne? 10 Milk and Acne Tips - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from James MillerIn the past it has been proven through observational studies that milk and other dairy causes acne. I have personally experienced severe acne when drinking excess 2% and whole milk. This article is to give you ten quick tips how to avoid acne by moderating various dairy consumption. Try these ...
Views: 2060 - Hydrosols - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayWhat are hydrosols? Hydrosols, also known as hydrolats, flower waters, floral waters or waters of distillation, are a byproduct of the distillation of essential oils. When essential oils are being distilled, it is water, in the form of steam, which is used to extract the essential oils. This ...
Views: 2060(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: 2060(2 votes) - Feeling Thin: Visualization as a Weight Loss Tool - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Shannon LagasseHere’s something I found really interesting in my weight-loss journey: the times when I lost the most weight was when I thought of myself as a thin person. I literally found myself jogging or walking and felt like I was this thin person with an extra layer of padding, as if I was wearing a fat ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - Reduce Holiday Stress using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffPeople often celebrate as many as three or four holidays during this time of the year. Unfortunately, each can be filled with stress wrapped in many shapes, sizes and packages that can far overshadow the potential for joy. The biggest stressor for many is having too much to do in the limited ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - Ayurvedic Insight and Remedies for Cervical Spondylosis - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical Spondylosis is a condition in which the bones in the neck (vertebrae) and the disc between them gets degenerated, putting pressure on the spinal cord in the neck. Cervical spondylitis is very common disease which gets worse with age. It happens due ...
Views: 2057 - Conquer Toxic Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephWhen we think of the holidays we smile with nostalgic visions of celebrations, roasting chestnuts, caroling, crackling fires, happy Cleaver-like families, and everything we asked for under the 'ol Christmas tree. As much as the holidays bring love, holiday cheer, & family gatherings so do the ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - Do you Focus on the Light Bulb or the Light? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Nigel CoatesWhen writing of spiritual development, it helps to find simple analogies to give perspective to deeper esoteric principals. With that in mind, I ask you to please consider the humble light bulb. In essence there are two forms working together. The physical structure that gives it a real ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - Eating to live and not living to eat - getting the right mindset to enjoy every meal - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriEATING One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. —Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright Pavarotti, My Own Story The pleasure of eating should be an extensive pleasure, not that of the mere ...
Views: 2056(1 vote) - Use Color to Reduce Chaos and Improve Well-Being - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Pat HeydlauffDoes one room in your house make you feel relaxed while another makes you feel jittery? Are there rooms in your home you absolutely hate to go into and others that beckon you all day long? Do you wince when you just open the door to your office or bedroom? It’s all about color. The Pantone ...
Views: 2055 - EFT Tapping In The Dissociated State - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Suzanne ZachariaThere are now many variations on EFT as the techniques and their variations develop. Here is one simple way to do EFT, otherwise known as Tapping, amongst many other variations. It uses the dissociated state. This means that you are distanced from the traumatic event you are seeking to release ...
Views: 2055 - Joint Health for Cyclists - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Johann HelfMost cyclists, even those with no joint problems are concerned with joint health, particularly knee pain. While there are a number of pharmaceutical products on the market geared for this problem, more and more athletes are taking a holistic approach to joint pain relief and turning to ...
Views: 2055 - Aromatherapy and Children - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayIn my experience as an aromatherapist, I have found that most children take amazingly well to aromatherapy. They are refreshingly honest in their opinions and will quickly tell you if they don't like a particular aroma! They also respond quickly to the benefits of the oils. It is as if, because ...
Views: 2054(3 votes) - 5 Bad Habits You Don't Need to Break and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 5 Bad Habits You Don't Need to Break * Turns out some of these so-called “bad behaviors” may actually be good for your health. Go here for the complete news story: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43659800/ns/today-today_health/ ...
Views: 2052 - Always Tired? Burnout & Adrenal Fatigue Solutions - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeIt seems many people in the western world are tired & stressed out. Are You Burnt Out? I’m going to ask you a few questions and I want you to answer honestly: Do you struggle to get up in the mornings? Still feeling tired even though you have been sleeping all night? Do you often ...
Views: 2052(1 vote) - Discussing top three weight loss pills – Acomplia, Reductil and Xenical - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Harry WatsonAcomplia (Rimonabant) Indicated in the treatment of obesity and for the reduction of weight. And 'an antagonist drug action of cannabinoids, substances produced naturally by our bodies that cause the sensation of hunger, then by acting on cannabinoids receptors reduces appetite. It's ...
Views: 2052 - How the Amount of Sleep You Get Affects the Quality of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Carrie SabaDo you have those days when you just can’t seem to wake up no matter what you do? Do you often stay up late trying to finish your “to do” list for the day and then have trouble pulling yourself out of bed the next morning? We often think that missing an hour here and there of sleep won’t affect ...
Views: 2051 - Symptoms and prevention of common cold turning into sinus infection - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Balfour MorrisA stuffy or runny nose, post-nasal drip, incessant sneezing, watery eyes, and a sore throat - these are some of the classic symptoms of common cold, which we easily recognize. But many of us are not aware of the fact that an episode of common cold can often turn into something more serious - ...
Views: 2051 - Weight loss with Advocare - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Richie JaynesAre you overweight? Want to lose weight? You may have tried many ways of losing weight but none has been effective. What about trying out Advocare weight loss products? By using Advocare weight loss products, you will find your weight coming off. If you look to yourself in the mirror, you ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Deodorant: Sometimes the Facts Stink - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWe all sweat, so it’s not surprising that 90 percent of us regularly use antiperspirants and deodorants. In fact, only one other bathroom staple – toothpaste, exceeds sales of these products! You likely use deodorant to mask underarm odor or use antiperspirants to reduce sweating. ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - 9 Steps to Eating on Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Dr. David JerniganHow many times do you just wolf-down your meal in a mad rush to finish before getting back to work? How many times are you eating out of obligation to just eat? How many times do you see undigested food in your stool? Gross, I know! Do you have food allergies? If you answered “Yes” to any of ...
Views: 2047(8 votes) - Can Age Related Farsightedness Be Reversed? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Cathryn HarperHaving been near sighted most of my life, my comfort zone for reading was always close to my face. I was quite startled, and almost panicked, when I had to move my phone further away to read the screen clearly. If you too need to hold the paper father away to read it or if up close work such as ...
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