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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Your Diet and Arthritis: Trigger Foods and Safe Choices - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyThe foods arthritis patients eat can play a key role in the management and reduction of pain. Some can reduce the symptoms, others can trigger painful attacks. The elimination of animal protein, nightshade vegetables, and dairy products has helped some people with arthritis. The results are not ...
Views: 1773(3 votes) - Holiday Stress Busting: Eat, Drink, Spend ... and be Miserable? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Arlene UngerHoliday Stress Busting: Eat, Drink, Spend ... and be Miserable? Keeping Food in Balance According to the American Heart Association, we run the risk of gaining five or more pounds between Halloween and New Years. We add an average of 200 calories more per day than we really need. Such ...
Views: 1750(2 votes) - Posture and Structural Integration - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Gilad SchafmanIn our childhood some of us have heard the expression "straiten up", "How are holding your body" and other expressions intended to improve one's posture because it is slouchy. Practically making an effort to straiten up is short term and based on force that is why after a few minutes the posture ...
Views: 1349 - Dark Chocolate Delights - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDoes this morning’s letter bring a smile to your face or create a spring to your step? Do you find yourself enthralled with the simple truth that the rich, yummy stuff has some really wonderful attributes for you, your skin and your heart? Well it does, so let’s find out what this grand, old ...
Views: 1119 - TALKING SEX AND DRIVING - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Matt Gurwell(Part 1 of a 5 part series discussing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career) Remember that day way-back-when that you finally mustered up the strength to sit your adolescent son or daughter down on the living room’s couch, and begin the dreadful ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Ingredients In Your Shampoo – Important! Read This Before You Buy! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowShampoo ingredients are most likely the last thing on your mind when choosing your shampoo. You're probably most interested in what the shampoo is going to do for your hair. How soft, silky and shiny will it make your hair look? Does it make it look healthy? What about repairing damaged ends? ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - Organic Shampoo - What You Need To Know Before You Buy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowOrganic shampoo is the safest and healthiest shampoo on the market, right? Well, it depends... Is it the real thing, or is it an organic wannabe? There are a good number of pseudo-organic shampoos on the market from companies that want a piece of the organic pie, but are not willing to go the ...
Views: 3024(1 vote) - 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: 2084(10 votes) - Capitalizing on the Stem Cell Media Frenzy - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Richard HardjadinataCapitalizing on the Stem Cell Media Frenzy Everyone is aware of the controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells – those from unborn fetuses. But not everyone is aware that adult stem cells – those that are naturally present in the body from the moment you are born – can become virtually any ...
Views: 524(1 vote) - Easy ways of losing that extra weight - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jhon PerksonIn these image conscious times there is more pressure than ever on be folks to be slim. Fortunately dieting and losing pounds needn’t be the chore that it is often made said to be and it is feasible to eat whenever you want and stay slim if you know the healthy foods to consume and it is ...
Views: 656 - Recovery from Infections Is Easy by Use of Antibiotics - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jack BondRecovery from infections is easy by the usage of antibiotics. The intake of this medication is a guaranteed treatment for all the infections caused by the bacteria. Whoever has used the antibiotics is able to get relief from the bacterial infections pretty easily. Antibiotics are the medications ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Wellness & Chiropractic Revisited - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321 of Tampa, Florida has been practicing chiropractic for over 14 years. As a south Tampa chiropractor, he has had the opportunity to help people with a variety of issues. He is an expert at helping people to eliminate the cause of most pain. He is also an expert at ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Common Myths and Facts About Acne - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Josh MatnikThere are many different opinions which we may have concerning acne. Although we may all harbor these different ideas, we may not be in total agreement with the scientific facts. It is very important for you to educate yourself about the true, scientific facts about acne before you undergo any ...
Views: 832 - Barley Grass the Wonder Crop - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Gregory E WhiteFirst what is barley grass ? Barley grass (Hordeum vulgare) is the seedling of the barley plant. Although in the past, the grain of the barley was mainly used for in the production of beer, as a feed for stock and making flour. Researchers discovered the true nutrition of barley is in its ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Hydration Hoopla - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’s no doubt about it water does the body good along with bringing many other benefits to the table. If the consumption of water is a no-brainer for you, excellent; however, if you suffer from the “I don’t like it” syndrome let’s see what we can do about that. Water provides many ...
Views: 959 - Inquiring Tastes Want to Know - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhy is it that more often than not you adore the foods that are not very helpful at supporting your health and wellness goals? Why do you seem to reach for many of the specific items that are not welcoming in the waist area, do absolutely nothing for your trim tummy and only leave you with ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Preventing Flu and Colds, Without Shots - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaAnnual Flu Shots For a number of years now, many people have rushed down to the doctor's office or a clinic, and gotten a flu shot annually to prevent the onset of the flu. While that tactic was not without some risk of exposure to illness or contamination, most people felt that the positive ...
Views: 1286(3 votes) - Yoga and Business - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Paula WilbertYoga for Business People: Lifetime Habit Mr. La Forge (Yoga Trainer) suspects that because the mind-body exercises typically are easier to pursue, executives have a better chance of making a lifetime habit of them. To see if his opinion is correct, he launched a five-year study of 110 middle- ...
Views: 1931(4 votes) - Insulin Syringes – What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Janet JhonInsulin syringes are used to administer the hormone insulin into a diabetic’s body. The size of the needle depends upon the specific dosage and insulin strength prescribed by a physician. They come in different varieties and sizes to cater to varied patient needs. Most syringes are meant for ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Are You Taking Your Health For Granted? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Julie WilcoxsonWhat is the one excuse you always hear when you talk to a smoker, drinker, or compulsive eater? “Well you gotta die from something, right?” I mean that is true, everyone does eventually die of something. My question to them is, why would you want to pick the one thing that is slow, painful, ...
Views: 1014 - Find Out About Low Glycemic Index Salad Dressing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaDo you love eating salads, but are thinking twice about many salads because you’re worried about fatty salad dressing? Would you like to enjoy eating salad by substituting healthier dressings for less healthy ones? Are you bored of the usual salads you eat? If the answer to all these questions ...
Views: 2529 - Pre-Wedding Paralysis - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesMy wedding was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th of this year. Why was it on a Tuesday? It somehow seemed to fulfill my need for different and original. On Wednesday, May 6th, only 6 days prior to my big day, I woke up with a pain in my neck. I didn't give it much thought. I figured I had slept in ...
Views: 1983 - My Story - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Ross Craft“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain" Anonymous I was told I had Wegener’s Granulomatoses Vasculitis (WGV), severe cardiomyopathy and at one point the whites of my eyes had started to melt and I was blind. I was too old, too sick, and ...
Views: 2417(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Not To Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! We've all heard how regular exercise is vital for good health and a well-balanced lifestyle. Now, how many of us have tried to lose weight, buff ourselves up, or join a fitness program, only to be disappointed by the lack of results we see? Maybe we do workout ...
Views: 2661(5 votes) - Acne Body Cure - Several Excellent and Workable Ways to Really Cure This Condition - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from John KennedyConsidering how long acne has been around – since forever – it should come across as no surprise that the disease has a cure. Several cures exist, in fact. You just have to find the one that agrees best with your skin type. Simple. You can find a cure for acne online if you looked long and ...
Views: 661 - Acne And Treatment - More Undeniable Facts That Will Help You Get Rid of This Annoying Skin Condition - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from John KennedyIf your call was to settle for some cream that is sold in the drugstore, you are going to have to be extra careful when seeking to treat acne. You have to read the label of any medication with a lot of care to make sure that your skin does not respond unfavorably to the medication. Once you are ...
Views: 675 - Acne Accutane - Acne Treatment Hints Unknown To Many That Can Help You Tremendously - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from John KennedyAcne-causing bacteria are all over the place. I wouldn't say there is anything particular about them, except that they are easily attracted to oils and moistures on your skin. You want to look out for them by keeping your skin clean all the time. If there is any way you can manage it, you ...
Views: 807 - Regularity of Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIncluding physical activity into your everyday patterns and weaving movement into your lifestyle on a regular basis is one massive attribute to staying fit and living at a weight that you are happy with. It’s not about working out two hours a day seven days a week, it’s about taking each day as ...
Views: 4997 - Ideal Stress - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Julian SaganIt is November, the darkest month of the year, the nights are long and the days are short. The weather is corresponding – one minute it’s raining, the next thing you know it’s snowing. The only thing you want to do is get under a cozy blanket with your favorite book and to forget about ...
Views: 964 - Are you a Mindless Muncher? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachImagine mealtime at your house. Does it go like this? The kids are screaming, the dog is barking, the phone is ringing, and the kids are starving NOW! Soccer practice ran late leaving you less time to prepare dinner, piano lessons start in 30 minutes, and you have to feed everyone else and ...
Views: 2220(4 votes) - Tap Water Contamination - Chlorine, Fluoride and Toxins, Oh My! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Scott SmithThree decades after the passage of the Clean Water Act, new chemicals continue to pollute our water. And now hormone disrupting chemicals are feminizing male fish and frogs, causing them to produce eggs in their testes. Sounds a bit like a sci-fi story, huh? Unfortunately, this is ...
Views: 2676(1 vote) - Going Organic - The Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Janet McNallyHave you ever wondered if you should buy into the organic way of life. After reading Beth Greer's Super Natural Home; finding out that the author had escaped a major operation to her neck and shoulder where a lump had grown, I decided to investigate further. The author avoided surgery after ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Breast Cancer - October A Good Time To Look At Your Money & Health - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Glenn Ferguson"The only real security that a person will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability." - Henry Ford, carmaker Wow would you believe it’s October already? And before you realize it Christmas will be here and 2009 would have passed you by. That’s why it’s so ...
Views: 1224 - BREAK YOUR ADDICTION TO SUGAR! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Rico ConnorSugar is addicting. Sugar (sucrose) is contained in almost all processed foods. I wonder if the “addicting” trait of sugar and its appearance in almost all processed foods has anything to do with the food industry’s desire to make money. What do you think? The key to controlling your sugar ...
Views: 1615 - Move a Muscle, Change a Thought - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanMove a Muscle, Change a Thought. I first heard that in a self-help program many years ago. It's easy to stay stuck in a certain way of thinking, to stay down and confused and immobilized when we stay in the same place, looking at the same things. Get up, move, do something different, move a ...
Views: 5745(3 votes) - Glycemic Index list - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaA Glycemic Index or GI list is a list of food items that provides readers with a measure of how the carbohydrates in each sort of food act on the body’s blood sugar level. The GI is a numerical expression of this effect, as compared to the reference food, glucose, which is by definition given a ...
Views: 1066 - Wonderful Weight Loss Habits - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThese ways to living a lighter, healthier life have been around the block longer than maybe you can even remember. They haven’t expired, they have barely changed their tone and they are here to stay. Each and every one of the following ten tips are real, produce results and added into your ...
Views: 954 - Essential Elements - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere are certain steps that you can put into action that will continue to promote your forward motion and successful endeavors on your lifelong strive to better health and fitness. They are not out of your range and you have to believe in yourself and persevere toward their endowment and ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Everyday Movement Options - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowMixing movement into your days is exactly what needs to happen to increase your measure of health and amplify your ability to lose weight. Mixing up your genre of movement is imperative to continue successfully on your journey, however, taking advantage of all the various ways to combine ...
Views: 1235 - Natural Weight Loss with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Lexie MoonCan you use the Law of Attraction for weight loss? The answer is absolutely YES! Here are a few steps to ensure your success. First, you need to become aware of the negative thoughts surrounding us about weight. “If you eat that, you’ll get fat.” “Obesity is genetic and can’t be controlled.” ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Baby Boomers and the Health and Wellness Tourism Industry - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Mary JoMuch attention has been fixed on the potential needs of the "baby boomer generation" which will be reaching its maturity in about the year 2013. Baby boomers are those described as having been born between 1946 and 1964, considered to be the largest generation in decades. Healthcare providers ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - The Danger In Baby Shampoo - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Bette DowdellThe labels on baby shampoos sure sound good. Gentle. Non-irritating. Everything a good mother could want. And some have pictures of smiling, happy babies to seal the deal. Most of those labels don’t tell the truth. They can’t, because if moms knew the truth, they wouldn’t buy the shampoo. ...
Views: 2461 - What Do Hot Flashes Have To Do With Anxiety? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Kris CallowayHot flashes triggered by anxious feelings are characterized by extra blood flow to the skin and perception of heat. Anxious hot flashes have a variety of extra minor side effects such as sweaty palms of your hands. Anxiety hot flashes are analogous to the hot flashes experienced by menopausal ...
Views: 6871(2 votes) - The Effects of Stress On The Person With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Angie CarterArthritis by itself can be very stressful and very taxing on your body. The source of the stress can be from the pain that no one but you, can understand, or it can be having enough energy to get you through one day and being totally exhausted and having to stay in bed the next day. Or looking ...
Views: 1682(5 votes) - Too busy for housework? How & why to get some breathing space in your life... - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle RaineKeeping our homes and feeding our families are innate human habits. And, thanks to today’s mod cons, this domestic stuff has never been easier. Why, then, do we still struggle to find the time for it? One answer lies in the position of housework on our to-do lists, (ie not very high.) But ...
Views: 2685(1 vote) - Don't Eat Crap and Die (The Sobering Facts about Street Drugs) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersIf you looked at a product label and it included ingredients like feces, or poison would you readily ingest it? Well, if you decide to use illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine or even marijuana some nasty and toxic stuff can get into your body. Unlike the FDA approved products ...
Views: 3580 - Five Areas of Fitness And Some Of The Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Thomas ManfrediThe exciting news from recent scientific studies is that exercise benefits everyone – regardless of age. Exercise can help you take charge of your health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, independent lifestyle. This should be reason enough to want to pursue fitness on a ...
Views: 3356(1 vote) - Time for an Acupuncture Tune-Up? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfUsually, people come in for acupuncture when they have a specific health problem they want to tackle. Only rarely does someone come in just to see how acupuncture can help them stay well, but the truth is that acupuncture is at its best when used as a tool to prevent illness and maintain ...
Views: 2483(3 votes) - The Power of Touch - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Corey SondrupTHE POWER OF TOUCH “There’s no such thing as too much hug!” — Winnie the Pooh How many times a day do you hug your family, spouse, or children? Once? Twice? Never? The power of touch is grossly underrated, undervalued, and ...
Views: 3781(3 votes) - Increase Your Self-esteem by Discovering Why Ionized Alkaline Water is Called The Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Lovie HobbsIonized Alkaline water dubbed the “Fountain of Youth” because of its ability to slow down the aging process by neutralizing or stopping free radicals from attacking healthy cells. Water researcher Dr. Jhon stated, “Water and aging are directly related and it has been shown that the water ...
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