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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Do You Feel Guilty Taking Time for Yourself? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Annette GonzalezThere are so many things to take care of in our lives. There are so many things on the list. There are so many people to take care of. How do we prioritize? Are you on the list of priorities? It is important for us to listen to the voice inside us when it says, “I need some ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Protect The Children From Obesity In America - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Jim RosenauThe future is happening everyday and we need to protect the children from obesity. Soon the future will be upon them. Alarming facts we need to teach our children about obesity in America. We need to protect the children from serious medical conditions like obesity. When we were children we ...
Views: 1526 - Step Up to Step Aerobics - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps you have heard of the term “step aerobics”. It was popular some time back. To some people, step aerobics is a refined substitute for aerobic dancing. Are you still in for the groove of step aerobics? It may be quite some time since you have last done it. Step arobics is a ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - Nutritional Supplements for a Better Back - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraNutritional supplements can be an answer to back issues, as believed by many people. It is supposed by many that nutritional supplements can strengthen the cartilage and the bones. Many people also think that they alleviate inflammation and help loosen aching tight muscles. The fact to consider, ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - The Hidden Disaster in the Small Intestine - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Paul BlakeThe small intestine of course is where the food makes its most important part of the digestion trip. The vast majority of the assimilation takes place here so the preparation that took place in the mouth, esophagus, stomach and duodenum must be as complete as possible. As you know, if you read ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Cold Sores - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Peter rodrickCold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on the lips, mouth, or nose that are caused by a virus. The sores can be painful and usually last a few days. Unlike most viral infections, the cold sore virus is not completely eliminated by the body defenses. For this ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Attaining a Comprehension of Shingles Signs and the Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Trevor PriceShingles is a disease that's common in older adults and is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes the chicken pox in younger children. In fact, if you were exposed to the chicken pox as a child, you have an increased risk of developing shingles. ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Is Job Stress Eroding Your Health? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Judith Albright“Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more….” For countless numbers of unhappy employees these immortal words made famous by country singer Johnny PayCheck still resonate as loudly today as when he first sang them in 1977. How many days do you get up ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - The Skinny on Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Chris TomshackIn the land of the free fast-food upgrade, weight gain stigma can be as sticky as the sugary sodas many of us use to quench it. Whether you’re a sucker for the “quick fix” drive-thru, or just someone who pays more attention to the TV Guide instead of the calories on the back of food packages, ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Strategies To Safeguard Yourself When Acquiring Diabetes Equipment Online - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Trevor PriceDid you know you can save a lot of money by buying your diabetes medical supplies on the Internet? Are you also aware that many of these retailers are not based in the U.S. and therefore not subject to FDA laws or standards? If you're considering the purchase of your diabetes supplies and ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Brief Consideration Of Male Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Trevor PriceMen's breast cancer is rare, but it happens to approximately 2000 men every year with thousands more reporting benign lumps or non-cancerous tissue growth. Men account for approximately one percent of all breast cancer patients. To learn more about male breast cancer, keep reading. Male Breast ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Chakra Balancing: Creating Harmony For Your Body, Mind, & Soul - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Cathy BrennanThe Chakra System is the core of the subtle energy body. The flow of chi, prana, or life force moves through the many chakras and nadis to connect the subtle energy body with the physical body. Chakras are energy vortexes that process our energy. They filter, focus, receive, and disperse ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Skin Care: Findings Solutions To Oily Skin - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Greg McKenziwThere are lots of things that people try to get less oily skin including washing, toneing, skipping moisturiser. You just need to know the correct products to use and where to get them. Then your skin will have the perfect moisture balance. Although many people believe that the cure for oily ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Symptoms Of Dehydration, Treatment Of Dehydration And Causes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Peter HutchDehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water in the body. Dehydration can be defined as "the excessive loss of water from the body." Dehydration isn't as ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - 5 Strategies To Feel Energized - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Lynn SmithDo you wish you had more energy? One of the main concerns of my health coaching clients is their lack of energy. It can be difficult to accomplish goals when you are exhausted all the time. This article will explore some of the reasons you may be low on energy and how to fill up your energy ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - The Matter Of Desire - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Bnei BaruchKabbalists teach that “a thought is an upshot of a desire,” but what does this mean? Desire is the single most powerful force in reality, yet it's so subtle, so elusive. How can that be? The truth is that the most powerful forces are often invisible. Radio waves, magnetic and electric fields, ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - How To Build A Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauBuilding a healthy lifestyle to loose weight is not easy. Let alone a healthy lifestyle change. But a healthy lifestyle change needs to be done in three categories to loose weight. Diet - lets face it, with out this you probably will not be as successful loosing weight as you would like. ...
Views: 1180 - Crohn's Disease - A High Level Synopsis Of This Debilitating Affliction - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Trevor PriceOver half a million people in the United States have been diagnosed with the debilitating autoimmune malady, known as Crohn's disease (sometimes referred to as CD). Crohn's affects the function of the intestinal tract and can cause painful abdominal cramping, frequent diarrhea and sometimes ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Causes Of Osteoporosis, Symptoms Of Osteoporosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Peter HutchOsteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. The word "osteoporosis" literally means "porous bones." Osteoporosis ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Why We Need Shower Filter Nowadays - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alvyn KhooIf you are a person that constantly stay in touch with the depreciating quality of environment, and are always keep up with the latest pollution matters that are seriously threatening our life, you should know why we need shower filter nowadays. The fact that our water supply nowadays is ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Do You Actually Know What's Inside Our Tap Water? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alvyn KhooIt seem to be so normal when we turn on the tap, fill the glass with tap water, drink it or just use it for cooking purposes. Besides consuming the tab water, take shower in it, water the plants with it, wash our clothes and basically our life can not live without tap water. It is so important ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - The Importance Of Minerals In Our Tap Water - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alvyn KhooPlease do not take it lightly when come to what minerals are needed by our body system, because without a healthy organic mineral balance inside and outside the cells of muscle, blood, and bone substructures, the body will began to spasm, twitch and cramp, eventually deteriorating to ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - How To Improve The Taste Of Tap Water The Healthy Way - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alvyn KhooThe taste of your tap water is very much due to the quality, which are vary according to the city or region you live in, the water treatment methods used by local municipal , or how long the water take to reach you. However, most water consumers agree that the taste and healthfulness of tap ...
Views: 2417(1 vote) - Drinking Bottled Water Is Not As Safe As You Think - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alvyn KhooAmericans drink an estimated 3.4 billion gallons of bottled water annually, and that work out to be about 12.7 gallons per person. It has become a convenient lifestyle of most people in the other parts of the world as well due to the convenience and it easily available anywhere. The numbers ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Unknown Benefits Of Fiber - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Quinn Raines RNQuinn’s Health Quiz How Can I Lose Weight and Start Feeling Younger Today? By Quinn Raines, RN quinn@warmspringswellness.com Do you remember how wonderful you felt at only 20 pounds lighter? Well, if you’re looking for a revolutionary way to feel younger, have more energy, and stay slim, ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Symptoms Of Kidney Stones, Kidney Stones Diagnosis and Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Peter HutchThe kidney acts as a filter for blood, removing waste products from the body and helping regulate the levels of chemicals important for body function. The urine drains from the kidney into the bladder through a narrow tube called the ureter. When the bladder fills and there is an urge to ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - A Laugh A Day May Keep The Doctor Away - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Marilyn GalfinA Prescription for Good Health with No Bad Side Effects Many of you may have heard the saying "laughter is the best medicine". . According to recent scientific evidence this may true. Experts such as Dr. Lee Berk of the Loma Linda University in California says ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Hemorrhoids Remedies, How To Treat Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Peter rodrickHemorrhoids are swollen anal varicose veins. These veins can become so stretch that they push with extreme force, then rupture and bleed. The hemorrhoids cause rectal bleeding, pain, burning, inflammation, irritation and itching, since the swollen tissues are difficult to keep clean. Suffering ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Exercises To Lower High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Peter HutchThe risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age. And like it or not, you get older every day. But you don't need to sit back and wait for high blood pressure to strike. Get moving! Regular exercise can help prevent high blood pressure, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - iPods May Be Hazardous To Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Barbara J. SempleEverywhere I go in the city, I see young and old alike with ear buds in their ears that are attached to white cords leading somewhere hidden in their pocket or coat. I have some personal thoughts about ear buds and your health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, which gives us acupuncture and ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Why Proper Nutrition is so Important to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Gunakesh ParmarWhat is causing us to get overweight...It's not you...Here's why! Did you know that there is no possible way to get proper nutrition from the food we eat? Back when we used to grow our own food, such as gardens, we could get all the nutrients our body needed just from eating! Our food was ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - What You're Putting In Your Mouth Is Killing You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Tara HoffmanDid you know the healthy life expectancy of Americans is ranked #37 in the world. With the trillions of dollars we spend every year on health care….HOW CAN THAT BE TRUE? Because we’re not feeding our bodies plant-based nutrients. Instead….we’re feeding them empty calories and food with little ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - Everything Is Food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Gregory Anne CoxScience tells us that the stomach has a brain and the heart has a brain. What this means is that these two vitally important organs will react to something when it enters our systems and send a message to other parts of the body independent of the "real" brain, the one on top, the one we think ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Love The EvoLution Of Mankind - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Cynthia ONeillLove is in your evolution and is evolution. Love is what protects, guides, grows and expands your Universe. It is what the “Soul” is. All things are and always were created through love. Love the divine connection to the Source, The All, God, or the Creator of All Things. You choose where ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - My Mom Has Breast Cancer....Now Its My Turn - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Cynthia ONeillGenerational diseases.... Are you Born that way or is there something that triggers, clicks, pushes a button, or turns the switch on that expresses that behavior of the gene. What is the cause of the expression of a gene? With smoking, is it the smoke that kills and causes the gene to become ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - How to Build a Home fitness center - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauBuilding a home fitness center might not be as hard as you thought. Fitness equipment and home gyms are not as bulky and room filling as they once were. Why build a home fitness center? Building a home fitness center might not be as hard as you thought. Fitness equipment and home gyms are ...
Views: 1120 - Recession-Proof Your Face - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandIf your face has stopped you from looking in the mirror because you cannot fathom how in the world your face could droop and sag in so many directions; just know that you are not alone. After all aging happens and if you don't see apparent signs that your facial features, your arms and hips ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Total Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from David RobinsonMost people desire a fit, trim body. Most people are also willing to try any “magic” drug, rub, lotion or potion that is pitched to them to get that contoured body. The proof is the billions that are spent each year by consumers on products that promise to achieve accelerated weight loss. The ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Associated Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Erica ThompsonFibromyalgia (FM) has a wide range of symptoms and overlapping conditions! It is easy to mistake one condition or symptom for another. FM, along with these other relating factors, is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. FM is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and weakness. ...
Views: 2604(1 vote) - Food And Feelings: The Importance Of Making The Connection - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Louisa LatelaI had been asked to speak to a Post-Op WLS support group a couple of years ago... around the time that gastric bypass/ weight loss surgery was just starting to become “popular.” As a psychotherapist who has been working with persons struggling with weight issues for more than 17 years, I was ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Advices From Medical Specialist For Those Who Have Nasal Problem - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from alexander chongAaron had a bad sinus infection after returning from oversea. He said he always had a sinus problems and rhinitis, but never asked advices from any medical specialist. This time, the infection was so bad that he had to consult ear, nose and throat specialist. This trip to the specialist is very ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Celebrating 3 Years Of Vegetarian, Organic, Delicious Food And Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from eric huangSince first opening their doors in Chicago Rogers Park, Lake Side Cafe and the Inner Metamorphosis University (I.M.U.) have attracted an enthusiastic crowd. Will their 3rd Anniversary celebrations on October 14th 2008 live up to a reputation for healthy, delicious food and inspiring ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - The Alkaline Diet - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Brad HamiltonThe alkaline diet is based on principles of holistic and Chinese medicine, which have been used for centuries. An alkaline diet is approximately 75% alkaline foods and 25% acid foods. If the body is toxic, it can steal energy and cause fatigue, have poor digestion, gain weight, have aches and ...
Views: 2539(1 vote) - Better ZZZ's: Your Practical Guide To Better Sleep, Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Angelique McTyrePreparations: Determine the time you need to wake up. Give yourself enough time to wake up, take a few deep breaths, contemplate your goals for the day, eat some breakfast, take a shower, stretch a little, make your bed, plan your to do list, get your head together, and get your personal things ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Skin Care Q & A: Is Mineral Make-Up Good For The Environment And The Skin? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartMany cosmetic and skin care product manufacturers are on the green bandwagon. Natural skin care products, formerly only a concern of environmentalists or people with extremely sensitive skin, are now offered by several companies. One of the greatest advances in natural skin care is mineral ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Looking Younger – The Commitment - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandThe Baby Boomers always knew they would look younger and indeed they have. Whoever coined the phrase "Sixty is the New Forty" certainly must have been a Baby Boomer who grew up defying anything that reeked of old. We promised ourselves that we would never look like our parents or act like ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - All You Have To Lose Is Your Excess Weight - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Paul RodgersIf you want to lose weight and maintain good health, it's beneficial to understand why body fat is an important factor for weight loss and health. Learning all about body fat is the first step to being successful at losing weight and toning up. Essential fat should account for at least 10 to 12 ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Write your way to greater well-being - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Sophie NichollsSome years ago now, by grandfather died leaving me a diary that he had kept as a prisoner of war in 1944. Inside its yellowed pages and between the pencilled lines, I read things that he had never spoken about. When he first learnt that he was ill, my grandfather took out his old war diary and ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Surviving Cancer Is A Marathon - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Matt JonesImagine you are standing among 22,000 people. It is 6 o’clock in the morning and you are waiting for a starting gun to fire so you can run 26.2 miles. On June 4, 2006, that is where I was and for me it was a dream come true. It had been almost four years since I received a phone call that ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Abnormal Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Darren O ConnellWeight loss is the reduction of total body weight, due to loss of body fluid or fat or adipose tissues. Abnormal weight loss is a symptom of acute or chronic illness. Involuntary weight loss leads to muscle loss, depression and increased rate of complications. There is a strong relationship ...
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