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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Health Tests to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Anne HamiltonThe number of medical conditions that are caused due to an unhealthy lifestyle are increasing every day. This New Year as you make a resolution to maintain a healthy lifestyle, make sure that you keep to your promise by monitoring your progress with a home cholesterol test, a home diabetes test ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - Separating Fact from Fiction: A Doctor’s Advice on Hair Transplantation - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Lily MarsdenAggressive promotion is all too common in the field of hair transplantation, making it difficult for patients to separate objective medical information from marketing hype. And while there have been some noteworthy advances in hair transplantation techniques in recent years, the “latest and ...
Views: 619 - What Strange Allergy Symptoms Can Teach You - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from M RochellAre you struggling with strange allergy symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere, causing sudden mysterious skin rashes, itching, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, or even difficulty breathing? Welcome to the 21st century, where we live a fast paced and rapidly changing lifestyle that can ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Common Allergies and Symptoms - My Airline Experience - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from M Rochell"But, more than 50 million people in America suffer from common allergies and symptoms," I explained. It did no good, I was not going to get on the flight and all I could think of was, "Why didn't I wear a long sleeved shirt?" Let me take you back in time and explain how I was forced off the ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - EQ-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonEQ-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance Shaheen's example love the concept of EQ. When Daniel Goleman wrote his book Emotional Intelligence in 1995, his premise that 90% of our success has little do with our IQ made sense and caught on in personal and organizational development circles. ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Enjoy Your Food and Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonI love food and I love life. I live for joy and enjoy eating. The day I stopped dieting and I started eating what I wanted and living to the fullest, was the day my weight stopped being an issue. I look forward to eating and enjoy every bite. I also enjoy moving and dancing and using my body. I ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - CHILL OUT - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonCHILL OUT and Enjoy the Holidays Preparing for the holidays can be mind boggling and stressful, or a time to remember what really matters, chill out, relax and enjoy the season. A couple of years ago, my husband and I were returning from a November vacation and as I was thinking about ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - New Year New You - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Patti ArmusWith the holiday season upon us and the New Year fast approaching, most of us start thinking “New Year’s Resolutions.” We can’t help it. A New Year. A new beginning. A clean slate. It’s like being born all over again. We can start from scratch, be any thing or any body we want. Cast off ...
Views: 1887(3 votes) - Finding the Best Adult Acne Treatment for Your Skin - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Sarah WrightIncidence of adult acne is on the rise, and finding the best treatment can be difficult. Acne affects up to a quarter of all men and over one in two of all women at some point in their adult lives. It can appear at any stage, without prior warning, and it is not uncommon for people in their ...
Views: 632(2 votes) - The Cause of All Disease - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseI’ve spent the last several articles explaining how Western medicine has things royally screwed up in a multitude of ways – from their over-reliance on an overly simplistic germ theory to the harm done by their advice, treatments and preventative measures. This problem is so bad, in fact, that ...
Views: 1671(5 votes) - Fit Tips for this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Jennifer Ettinger1. Schedule your workouts! Book them in your day planner or phone just like you would for a doctor's appointment or Hair appointment. 2. Make your workouts shorter in length (20-25 minutes in length) so you stay consistent and committed to your weekly routine. 3. We all have heard this ...
Views: 1583(3 votes) - Panic Attacks Help With Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Mike HookerMany people are aware of the term claustrophobia or the fear of enclosed spaces, it’s a common term and probably if we are honest with ourselves we have all felt a little claustrophobic at some point in our lives, so it is not difficult to relate to. However, what many people don’t realise is ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 2169(3 votes) - 10 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Mark FooAnxiety has a way of taking over before you realize it. It's important to be intuitive enough to detect problems in advance and maintain stability. A medical doctor is necessary if you experience severe anxiety or have panic attacks. In the case of daily anxiety, however, there are many ...
Views: 1370(5 votes) - Holiday party survival guide: Have fun and be healthy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Heather CottrellThe holidays offer many opportunities to have fun, see good friends and indulge. The holidays are also the best time to put on the unwanted pounds of winter insulation. Set the intention to maintain your good health rather than gaining winter weight. This year consider indulging in excess fun ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Spiritual Energy: Your Renewable Resource - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Rena ReeseWhat are you? Ask that question of a thousand people and the vast majority will likely respond with their occupation or job. I am a parent, teacher, lawyer or a whatever-I-do-to-earn-money-and-fill-my-day. Yet this is not who we are. We are not what we do. Think about that for a moment; ...
Views: 2618(12 votes) - Panic Attacks Help – Public Speaking - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Mike HookerTo begin with what exactly is public speaking? Well in its simplest form it can be anything from giving a report in front of a few work colleagues through to presenting a marketing lecturer in front of hundreds of attendees at a conference. The fact remains that for most people a rational fear ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - How to Prevent Tooth Decay - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Megan WinegarYour dentists are always telling you that you need to be doing more to prevent those nasty cavities - and I'm sure you're not excited about having dentures in your old age. But what are the best ways to prevent tooth decay without visiting the dentist every two months? Here are some ways to keep ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Public Speaking Skills and Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Emile JarreauWith great power comes great responsibility. Fulfilling the task of a leader efficiently is not an easy task. A series of qualities and characteristics are required in a person if he intends to be a great leader. A leader could be a team, a top representative, a figurehead, an executive person ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - The Cholesterol Myth: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jeremy ArthurIn our last post we discussed the cause of the majority of the chronic conditions, including heart disease, we see in the US: the pro-inflammatory state. Today, I want to talk about some simple things you can do the ensure you’re living a lifestyle that doesn’t promote inflammation. In last ...
Views: 531(3 votes) - The Cholesterol Myth: Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Jeremy ArthurAs we know heart disease is the number 1 cause of death in this country at over 450,000 people in 2008 accounting for $448.5 billion spent. Since the eighties we have been taught that the primary cause of heart disease is high cholesterol levels causing plaque in the arteries. Because of this ...
Views: 519(3 votes) - Can a single person fight 10 to 50 opponent at once ? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from TKS Datuk Dr. Azam Zulkifli Al - Qadiri Zulkifli Al - QadiriThe answer is YES! A single person can fight up to 10 or 50 opponent at once. You might wonder how can that be ? I will tell you how it is possible. Since we were born our body was equipped with auto protection system that is in part of our brain called medulla oblongata .The main ...
Views: 2689(4 votes) - Gloomy Days Make My Brain Sluggish - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Neal OwensWinter Storms and Overcast Days Affects Your Spirits According to New Study – SunBoxes Brighten Outlook For Winter SADness Gaithersburg, Maryland, December 14, 2009… If the dreary days and winter weather have you feeling unexplained fatigue, irritability and sadness, you aren't alone, ...
Views: 2439(3 votes) - 13 Ways To Take Better Care of Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Charrise McCroreyWe sleep, but we don’t sleep enough. We eat, but not the right foods. We relax, but in front of the mind numbing television. We take great care of everyone else in our life, and we don’t take great care of ourselves. We allow ourselves to come dead last in the scheme of things. What is ...
Views: 9453(3 votes) - Weight Loss is Smart, Simple and Healthy with Weight Watchers - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Jim MackeyIt's fairly obvious that there are currently an overwhelming number of diets available. Amongst the thousands of weight loss programs, supplements and books, few stand out as well as Weight Watchers. What started as a friendly gathering at home between friends has grown to an amazing success ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Dealing with Back-to-School Stress through Simple Exercises - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Michael RayelMany parents feel stressed before and during school openings, when kids have to wake up earlier than usual, when they have to wrestle with new school mates and new teachers. As well, kids demand latest jeans and designer shirts just to keep up with peers. And who shell out the required funds ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Managing Stress - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockStress is something that comes with everyday life, and there are ways to manage stress so that it doesn't consume you. I am going to share with you some tips that can help you cope with stress and gain back your control. Stress comes from the mind. It's based on our own perceptions and ...
Views: 1290(6 votes) - Human Growth Hormone (HGH) - The Miracle Anti-Aging Supplement - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Dale MillerIn recent years it seems that the Human Growth Hormone has become of increasing interest to those in the health community and beyond. However, despite its recent notoriety as a fat-burning and anti-aging miracle supplement, most people do not know exactly what it is or what it does. While ...
Views: 5490(5 votes) - ***The Only Way to Successfully 'Treat' Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsI receive emails on a daily basis regarding vocal abuse – not just from those who are experiencing difficulty in talking but from singers as well. The only piece of advice I give them is to take the pressure off of the throat and vocal folds (cords) and allow their chest to become their ...
Views: 3173(3 votes) - ***Are You Ready to End Your Chronic Hoarseness and Persistent Sore Throats? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIf you suffer from chronic hoarseness and are not sick, then you are likely in the throes of vocal abuse. While it is possible that certain antihistamines or other types of medications can produce irritation in your throat, for many people, prescribed drugs are not the cause. Vocal abuse is. ...
Views: 4155(3 votes) - Contribution of Print in imbibing Leadership Qualities in Youth - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Emile JarreauNeedless to say that the youth that lacks confidence, expertise, awareness, values and self worth cannot be expected to make good leaders. All of these above qualities have to be instilled within these young people at home itself. The parents of these children can play a very important role in ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Cultivate Gratitude for Greater Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nancy HearnAs we enter the new year, you may be feeling a gamut of emotions from peace and happiness to distress and sadness. This year especially, many are struggling financially or simply feeling pessimistic about the economy. Others are struggling with health or relationship challenges. A Daily ...
Views: 2860(7 votes) - 6 Tips to Feel Beautiful Today! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Sarah MariaHow many times have you waited for something to change so that you could finally start feeling beautiful? If you are like most women, the answer is “all the time.” Here is the problem: Most of us tend to live with the delusional belief that we somehow need to change in order to be beautiful. ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tim DamgaardAs the holidays are upon us, it seems that stress levels tend to continue rising and end the year at an all time high. Are you one of those people who enjoy the holidays and all the activity and pace or are you someone who just makes it through and is glad when it’s over? As much as we all have ...
Views: 1458(7 votes) - The Four-Quadrant Stress Grid: In Which Quadrant Do You Fit? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceMost people who describe stress use four basic terms – acute, chronic, eustress and distress. I found that these terms, alone, fell short of truly being able to help us understand stress. The reason for this is that not all stress is bad and some stress is even desirable. Leaving the ...
Views: 4058(1 vote) - All About You Time - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThink back to the last occasion when you actually took a solid amount of time to concentrate on the well-being of you and only you. It shouldn’t be such a difficult task, however, in today’s society where we are sometimes expected to perform at high speed capacities and jobs are accomplished in ...
Views: 1239(2 votes) - Choose the Right Diet For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Sanjana SharmaLoosing weight with or without diet pills is a topic that always remains in controversy. Lots of attractive advertisements regarding weight loss pills can be seen in many newspapers, Televisions and magazines with great and amazing instances of their assured results. But such pills really show ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - The Benefits of Jenny Craig - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jim MackeyWhat is the secret to weight loss? How can I lose weight without feeling like I'm deprived or starving myself? These are questions we've either asked ourselves, or know someone who has. Some want to lose weight for a special occasion like a wedding or high school reunion. Others need to lose ...
Views: 2422(1 vote) - Eat, Drink and Be Merry Without Packing On The Pounds - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Brendan McCarthyChristmas is a festive time and a good chance to let your hair down and catch up with family and friends. But it can also seriously set you back with any positive changes you’ve made throughout the year to living a healthier lifestyle. Here are some easy tips to help you get through this ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Meditation Reinvented: How Feedback Alters The Odds Of Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Carol McMahonAppearances can be deceptive. Sitting meditation looks like restfully doing nothing at all. Meditation is, however, a task of extreme difficulty, and chances are the sitter is not performing well. Meditation’s task is paying attention. All forms of meditation involve attention focused on ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Meditation Reinvented: How Feedback Alters The Odds Of Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Carol McMahonAppearances can be deceptive. Sitting meditation looks like restfully doing nothing at all. Meditation is, however, a task of extreme difficulty, and chances are the sitter is not performing well. Meditation’s task is paying attention. All forms of meditation involve attention focused on ...
Views: 1708(3 votes) - Running on Empty - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Heidi CornelissenThe personal development industry has grown in the last number of years. More and more people are starting to understand the importance of “growing yourself in order to grow your world”. Many aspects of personal development work are designed around WHAT you want in life. You’re encouraged to ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceEmotional eating is a hoax. North America is obese because of sugar addiction, NOT emotional eating. Why is this so? This is so because because sugar is more addictive than cocaine or heroin. If you can get off refined white sugar, you can get back control of your health and your life. It's that ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Emotional Eating is a Hoax: Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jill PrinceStop spiking your blood sugar! You have been on a blood sugar roller coaster for far too long. You eat a high sugar meal, which spikes your blood sugar and for a short time, you become hyper-glycemic (high blood sugar). Then you come down off this high and your body drops into a low blood ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Eat Your Way to Weight Loss with Jenny Craig - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jim MackeyLosing weight seems to be one of the hottest subjects on the planet right now. Unfortunately, because so many people are interested in this topic, there are a lot of unsafe and ineffective methods being pushed. Because losing weight takes hard work, which many people would rather avoid, people ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Exercise Time Crunch - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere is no doubt in my mind that you are a woman who wears many, many hats. I’m quite sure that at some point in your day you perhaps misplace one or two of these caps and even forget which one you are wearing at times. It is not at all surprising that when the clock starts ticking you start ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Rhythm, Repetition, Results - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowCreating a sense of stability and developing patterns that are beneficial and in alignment with your hopes and dreams in the weight loss department are nothing other than patterns that you consciously or unconsciously for that matter, that turn into everyday happenings in your life. Developing ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Q&A With Body Image Expert Sarah Maria - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart II: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria, Body Image Expert and Author of ”Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently.” Question: In your book Love Your Body, Love Your Life, you present the five steps for ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Author Interview: Body Image Expert Sarah Maria on Love Your Body, Love Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart I: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria on her new book "Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently." Question: I’ve heard many people say that disliking your body is just a normal part of being a woman [or a ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Your Holiday Wellness Guide - The Top 7 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIt's that time of the year again - holiday season! Next week, many of us will begin a dizzying six weeks of traveling, eating, partying, spending, and being with family. It can be a lot to handle, even for the most balanced and prepared individuals. Often, by the time the New Year emerges, ...
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