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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Isn't It Great To Be Alive? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive! First the bad news… Giving out is like swine flu - highly contagious. If you are complaining it invites the person you are talking to to join in. One comment about the shocking weather leads to another, throw in a bad football result and the recession, and before ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - IBS Common in Fibromyalgia Patients - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyDo you suffer from Fibromyalgia? There can be several other conditions that are co-existent with the condition and one is irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Our friend, Timothy Spaulding, a Top Health Blogger for the Arthritis Community on Wellsphere and author of the Current Arthritis News ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Personal Superhealth and 2-Day Common Cold Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiTrue health is harmony between the individual (body, mind, heart and soul) and his or her environment. - unknown Your personal health care is the most important thing as it is the best long-term investment you can do for yourself. In the short term it fixes the discomfort and the mood. In ...
Views: 3042(2 votes) - Nighttime, Fright Time - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe bewitching evening hours have a tendency for some Lovely Ladies to be the opportune time to give in to all their shortcomings. It is as though under the cover of darkness their aspirations and goals seem to be eluded and they are given a free pass to delve into their pleasures. It doesn’t ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Cure Panic Attacks Without Meds - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Brad RichardsonIf your reading this article it's because you are one of the unlucky souls that are plagued by panic attacks. If you are a sufferer of this troublesome disorder you are not alone, there are 20 million people in the U.S. alone who can relate to your plight! The symptoms can come on ...
Views: 534(1 vote) - Omega-3 and Omega-6: Striking the Right Balance - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you remember when you were young and your parents forced you to take ?sh oil by the teaspoon, saying that it was good for you? Guess what? They were right! Omega-3 and Omega-6 are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) and are poly-unsaturated fats. Since your body cannot manufacture EFAs, ...
Views: 2165(1 vote) - Core Strength: Getting The Most Out Of You Fitness Routine - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampStretching can be overrated! Now don’t get me wrong, it is essential, but even if you are ?exible enough to touch your toes, without the core strength to support your spine, you may be risking injury. My point is simply this; without core strength training, you are missing a signi?cant component ...
Views: 1654(2 votes) - The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of North Americans say they believe it’s not ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Vitamin D and Sun Exposure: Shedding Some Light on The Issue - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe media and healthcare professionals have highlighted the harms and consequences of exposure to sunlight, however, there are many important benefits to sun exposure as well, which are often overlooked. Furthermore, sunscreen is often seen as the healthy choice for sun protection, but this ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Reiki For Children - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekReiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient rediscovered natural healing technique involving the placement of hands onto the body in order to channel healing energy. It allows everyone (children too!) to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality ...
Views: 2809(1 vote) - Stress and Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachStress and Sleep Are you getting enough sleep? According to the latest survey from the Better Sleep Council , 68% of American women admit to getting less than 8 hours of sleep per night. You can bet that percentage is higher among moms! Sleep eludes some of us because stresses in our lives ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Myths about Angular Stomatitis - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Cristian StanAngular Stomatitis is a lesion in the mouth area that causes it to be unattractive to look at. Obviously, when you say lesions, they would really look like wounds. Since these “wounds” can be found right on the lips, they cannot be hidden. You cannot deny having them. There are myths ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Medications for Angular Cheilitis - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Cristian StanThere are so many reasons why anyone with Angular Cheilitis would want to have it healed as soon as possible. It is not because the disease is deadly. It is not because it is contagious. Most of all, it is not due to the fact that it is not curable. Rather, it is because Angular Cheilitis ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Rescuing Chapped Lips Due to Angular Chelitis - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Cristian StanNormally, during cold weather the lips become dry. Thus, it can be expected that chapped lips will likely to occur. It is quite hard to deal with these because instead of avoiding the act of licking your lips, you would likely do so due to the discomfort you will feel. If you have dry and ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - 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: 2077(1 vote) - 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: 1769(1 vote) - Office Stress - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersI normally have pretty good luck with the Law of Attraction. But perhaps the focus on “stress reduction” this month on the blog has caused my stress level to rise a bit. One bright side to that is I have lots of situations to apply the stress relief tips that are being shared. One stress ...
Views: 1533(3 votes) - Vaccinations - A Presentation Given By Dr. Mary Ann Block To National Foundation of Women Legislators - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Mary Ann Block,Like many of you, my love for my family motivates me to do what I do. I decided to go to medical school at the age of 39 after doctors made my daughter ill by prescribing psychiatric drugs for her bladder infections. Every day I am grateful for the knowledge I obtained. Though I always ...
Views: 3994(1 vote) - Communication at Family Dinners Decrease Chances of Teens Using Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from addiction professorA September 2009 report by CASA (The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) states that teenagers who have fewer than three family dinners compared to those who have five to seven family dinners per week are twice as likely to try drugs in the future. “This report reinforces what ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Persistence - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThey say that patience is a virtue, a desirable quality, a good feature and it is certainly a mainstay when traveling on your weight loss journey toward a healthier, lighter you. Taking advantage of this feature and using it to your advantage is a very important element for your continued ...
Views: 1051(4 votes) - Food Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowHow you feel about a certain food item that you choose to include in your lifestyle and the role that it plays in regard to your thoughts and feelings for this particular food item goes much deeper than just the item and label itself. Stamping a particular food in your life with a tag ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Fitness Fun - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIf exercise is not fun and you dread it, fear it or run from it none of the options are going to help you work toward your health and wellness goals. Period! Have fun with it. Goodness gracious; the list of selections is endless and your choices are nonstop. Think back to when you were ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - The 7 Keys to UltraWellness: Discover Why You are Sick and How You Can Heal - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“I didn’t know how bad I was feeling until I started feeling better.” That is what my patients tell me every day. They go from being ill or just okay to experiencing UltraWellness. Most people don’t know how poorly they feel until they feel better. In fact, most of us don’t ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Managing Diabetes During Cold and Flu Season - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Kayleigh FitchAs cold and flu season rapidly approaches, it is extremely important for people with diabetes to take proper care of themselves. Not only does being sick increase blood glucose levels, but it also typically prohibits people from diabetes from maintaining proper nutrition and eating habits. ...
Views: 537 - Gain control of Your Weight Forever using WRAPS - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Donna BrownThis past year nearly 50 billion dollars were spent on weight loss products but Americans are losing the battle of the bulge. According to the CDC the average American man weighed 166.3 pounds but now the average is 189.8 pounds. The average American woman in 1960 weighed 140.2 pounds but now ...
Views: 1234(4 votes) - What Are You Thirsty For? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you ever felt that you were getting ready for an adventure? Or that you were preparing for a journey that will absolutely empower your life? Well, as you know everyday retreats can happen at anytime. One of my favorite retreats is a travel retreat and here is one that I’d love sharing with ...
Views: 1599 - Find Stillness in a World of Chaos (View Video Below) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStillness connects us to a state of peace that dissolves worries. It allows us to tap into our very essence, where we find a core of strength. It can shift our very perception of life… and the role we play in it. How we view life’s events and challenges is what makes up the quality of our ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - 8 Natural Healing Remedies For Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterVaricose veins are weakened veins that lack the strength they once had to return the blood to the heart. Veins in the legs are the most easily affected, for they are straight down from the heart. Blood that circulates to the legs must be pumped back up to the heart. But, veins are equipped ...
Views: 1388(4 votes) - Karela (Momordica Charantia) herb is very useful in Diabetes Mellitus - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Hamneet MadanBitter Melon, also known as Karela, Momordica Charantia or Bitter Gourd is a herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally. It contains Gurmarin, a polypeptide considered to be similar to bovine insulin, which has been shown in experimental studies to ...
Views: 2173(2 votes) - 8 Easy Habits for a Longer Life - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.We all want to live longer, healthier lives. The good news is that some small precautions and habits can have a huge impact on your wellness and longevity. You might be pleasantly surprised that you are already doing some of these health-boosting activities every day! 8 Surprising Habits That ...
Views: 2664(4 votes) - Finding Relief for Ball Of Foot Pain - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Fred SalomonAvoiding foot pain before it begins is the most effective way to prevent expensive surgeries later on. Despite the fact that many people disregard foot pain for weeks, pretending that the pain isn't there or hoping it would just go away are inadequate reactions to the foot pain situation. There ...
Views: 1530 - Are Weight and Food Struggles Interfering With Your Professional Success? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryStruggles with emotional eating, overeating, and weight take a tremendous amount of energy. For women business owners and professionals, these struggles can also take a major toll on their success. * A prospective client (and business owner) tells me she is avoiding public speaking ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Simma LiebermanAccording to the National Institutes of Health, "people who feel more in control at their jobs tend to feel less stressed out." While executives and senior leaders have more control of their work, they manage people who feel like they have less control. Employees in general are feeling ...
Views: 4972(1 vote) - ***How Do You Know If You Are Making the Right Decision? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Janet WilliamsHave you ever faced a big decision and felt paralyzed with fear and torn about what to do? l have worked with many clients who have been faced with wonderful new opportunities and yet they felt overwhelmed by the task of determining how to make the best decision. Big decisions are ...
Views: 5811(11 votes) - Five 30-Second Emotional-Spiritual Techniques to De-Stress at Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jonathan HuieTo reduce the effects of stress in the workplace, take an emotional and spiritual, as well as a physical break, at least every two hours, preferably every hour. Here are five de-stressors you can do in thirty seconds each... 1. Stretch your hands, arms, and shoulders. In addition to ...
Views: 2337(4 votes) - Got Cross Training - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the most important things you can do to when incorporating exercise into your life is to include a variety of activities that keep you moving. Mixing it up and keeping your body on it’s toes is one way to work toward your health and fitness goals and desires. Including an assortment of ...
Views: 969(3 votes) - Exercise Excuses - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWe all have them in our back pocket. You know the ones that seem to rear just at the right time to enable us to think that we are choosing the right option and that our goals will eventually find their way into our lives no matter what. Wrong! Creating justifications for how you can’t workout ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Sugar Trouble - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSugar Trouble, aka: carbohydrates; it truly is completely and utterly amazing how this substance can rock your world and send you into overdrive mode only to bring you to a halting stop wondering what happened and what to do next. This legal substance creates havoc for many Lovely Ladies, ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - The Atkins Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaWhat is the Atkins Diet all about? The diet was created by Dr. Robert Atkins as he worked to resolve his own overweight condition following medical school and graduate medical training. He started writing the popular series of books after successfully treating thousands of patients. The diet ...
Views: 2863(2 votes) - The Macrobiotic Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe macrobiotic diet and philosophy were developed by a Japanese educator named George Ohsawa, who believed that simplicity was the key to optimal health. Michio Kushi expanded on Ohsawa's macrobiotic theory and opened the Kushi Institute in Boston in 1978. Together with his wife Aveline, Kushi ...
Views: 1725(7 votes) - Pancreas: Protector, Provider, and Manufacturer - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rachel MaskellThe sad loss of Patrick Swayze brings to light the devastating affects of pancreatic cancer. The pancreas is not an organ that is often referred to, it stays out of the limelight providing its services without recognition until something goes wrong. The difficulty with pancreatic cancer is ...
Views: 8412(2 votes) - 6 Things You Can Do for Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Mary EdisonStress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. When possible, try to incorporate stress reducing techniques into your daily life for long-term benefits but whenever you need to relieve stress instantly, try a couple of these ideas. Below is a list of instant ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - From Surviving to Thriving: How to live a Happy Life Despite Debilitating Health Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Don’t let your problems get you down, or you’ll miss out on life.” Mattie Stepanek There are millions of people who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses or other disabling conditions. If you are one of these millions, you have likely experienced a variety of overwhelming emotions ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Clean up, or Rest and Recover, How Do we Choose? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Megan OltmanDiana Lee wrote a compelling post recently about the felt need to keep her house clean when she is home on total disability - called “I’m So Lazy: Ways We Trick & Abuse Ourselves“. I could really identify with those undermining tapes that play in our heads, telling us that whatever we are ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - ***Diet You Can't Cheat On! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSpend two weeks deep in thought about what your favorite foods are. All your favorite foods. Including junk foods, alcohol . . . think, think, because we don't eat our favorite foods just like we don't live the life we would prefer. Example: You love canned pineapple, but classify it as a ...
Views: 2657(3 votes) - Your Three Brains – tune-up your brain to reduce fear, clear your thinking and achieve your goals - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Dr. Cynthia MillerDid you know that your skull holds three brains, each built on top of the other serving different purposes and functions? The ancient reptilian brain, which is about 500 million years old, is the oldest and smallest part of the evolving human brain. This brain center is concerned with the ...
Views: 2333(4 votes) - Health, Exercise And Wellness Now... Need Help? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Kay PattersonDo you feel stressed out and tired when you get home from work, don't feel like playing with the kids, or walking the dog etc? Maybe you've had a hard day's shopping, it's cold and wet outside, and you just want to slip into a hot bath and DO NOTHING for the rest of the evening. Sounds ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Stress And Relaxation - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesThe effects of long term stress are not to be taken lightly. Although they cannot always be seen, the effects of stress can lead to serious physical, as well as mental health problems. Managing our stress levels is very important if we wish to remain happy and healthy. Unfortunately this is ...
Views: 1830(3 votes) - Self-Help, Coaching or Counseling: Which ARE Right for Me? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Arlene UngerSelf-Help, Wellness/Lifestyle Coaching and Counseling from a licensed mental health professional all have an appropriate role to play for optimum mental health and living well. Self-Help? It used to be considered a rite-of-passage many years ago for boys to learn how to fix their own car ...
Views: 2238(2 votes) - What Would it Take for Your Garden to Grow? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachThis weekend I drove by a nursery and noticed many people excited to get everything they need to grow a perfect garden. While some held plants, some held flowers, some held seeds and others held gardening tools, these people all shared the same intention, to plant and grow a beautiful garden. ...
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