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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Igniting The Fire Inside - How To Speed Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonThere is a "fire" burning inside each of us that runs our bodily functions. It's called metabolism. Today we'll explore the functions of the metabolism and benefits of speeding up your metabolic rate. What is metabolism? In essence the metabolism is the chemical process of your body used to ...
Views: 1550 - Healthy Choices Shouldn’t Be Difficult - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonEvery time I hear the news it seems that one thing or another has been found to be either good or bad for us. One week the “experts” are telling us to cut back on or eliminate a particular food or drink as it can cause disease or health conditions (at least it did in lab animals), and the next ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Craig MaxwellIf you have low blood pressure, your blood isn’t circulated properly to all of your organs and body parts. Low blood pressure, also called ‘hypotension’, affects millions of people, most who are asymptomatic. Ideal systolic blood pressure should be 120/80 but many people fall below this range ...
Views: 1549(2 votes) - The Organic Debate – Fruits and Vegetables You Should Eat Organic - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHere are some general suggestions about what fruits and vegetables to eat organic. Remember that pesticides are very harmful to humans, still a leading debate in the produce world. Because of pesticides, the average farm land yields 200 percent more than it did before they were introduced 70 ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - The Truth About Fats Carbohydrates and Protein in the American Diet - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Mark StjeanFor nearly three decades, obesity, heart disease and high cholesterol, have been linked to the fat content in the American diet. Regrettably, the low fat foods of the 80’s have not resulted in healthier weights. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred, the obesity rates for Americans have ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Kimberley CohenMost of my life I was a worrier. I worried about everything. I was anxious about my appearance, work, doing well, the future, making mistakes and how they would affect my life, being a mom and then a single mom, what others might think or say about me, flying, etc. Whew, that was a lot ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Corporate America and Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from odette worrellCorporations are starting to take a closer look at wellness programs for their employees. Reasons for this might not be as altruistic as we might hope, but with rising health care costs and the general health of most Americans these days hitting what is now a “crisis” level, even the corporate ...
Views: 1548 - Is TAVR Surgery Better than Open Heart Surgery ? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2018 from Rahul TyagiClinical cardiovascular problems are to be dealt with extreme care and experienced professional experts because of the importance of collaborating with the other body functions is the prerequisite for a healthy living and keeping up of general well-being. There can be various medical conditions ...
Views: 1548 - Workplace Safety - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Peter StoneThe title reads, "Nine people killed in Connecticut workplace shooting (www.necn.com 8/3/10 1:16 PM). Reportedly, an employee who was asked to resign from a beer distribution center chose to communicate to the world how he felt about losing control. My first thought was this is the Golden ...
Views: 1548 - Everything You Need To Know About Your Lack Of Sleep - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyIf you struggle to sleep, you’ve heard it all before: Hot bath, chamomile tea, reduce exposure to light, etc. But whatever you try, nothing seems to work. Maybe it’s time for a whole different approach... Below are examples of original triggers that can cause your sleep to suffer: 1. ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - POLICE INCREASED CRIME – 12 ways - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Stephanie MannDo you remember when neighbors knew every child on the block and they called parents if they misbehaved? At that time, neighbors knew how important it was to correct children before destructive behavior got out of control. As a crime and violence prevention consultant for 36 years, I saw a ...
Views: 1546 - The new wonder supplement – Resveratrol? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHave you ever been to France, Italy, or Greece? One thing you will notice right away is that their diets are loaded with fat, olive oil and wine at almost every meal. For decades, scientists and nutritional experts have wondered why these Mediterranean cultures live so long with such low ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Come Dine With Me Influences - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaWatching Come Dine With me, I cannot help but wonder if it influences our choices of food or entertainment. And I include all similar programs on television. From a complementary health point of view, influences of TV programs on our choice of food and entertaining can go two ways; there is the ...
Views: 1545 - How To Perform Cardio For Proper Heart Rate And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Jason CamachoCardio is well known for it's ability to help you lose weight, stay fit, and promote a healthy life. We all know this basic knowledge about cardio working to maximum heart rate. However, the problem is that many people don't understand the four basic reasons for performing cardio, in regards to ...
Views: 1545 - 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: 1545(1 vote) - Tips To Stay Mentally Strong And Focused When You are Set Back With An Injury - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Anita GinsburgInjuries can be mentally and emotionally draining, as well as physically painful. When you are injured, you must drastically curtail your activity level. This can take its toll psychologically. That’s why it’s important to find ways to keep your morale high during this challenging period. The ...
Views: 1545 - From Chickenpox To Shingles...Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of my patients are over the age of 50 and as a result may have more skin related conditions than people who are younger. One such condition that seems to be more common in older people is Shingles, a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is estimated that half the population who ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - The Best Sleep Environment ie. Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Dr. Catherine DarleyOver the centuries, and from place to place throughout the world, sleep environments have varied widely. I once attended a presentation on sleep environments in other cultures. The most striking was in a nomadic culture. The women sleep squatting down, with their skirts stretched tightly ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Are You Stressed? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What is it that is stressing you? What do you do to reduce your stress level? There are two types of levels that can stress you, world issues and personal issues. The world issues are things that happen all over the world, they can be war, devastation brought on by Mother Nature or economic ...
Views: 1541 - Is Male Breast Reduction without Surgery Possible? - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from rome hyperMan boobs, is perhaps the second worst nightmare for men (after having a very small penis). There are two main reasons why men get man boobs or moobs. First, if you are overweight. Man boobs are fatty tissue deposited over the pectoral muscles. The second is due to a hormonal condition called ...
Views: 1541 - The HIDDEN Formula to Treating Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneApproximately 4% of the people in the United States are suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome. Although it can happen to anyone at any age, most of these patients are women in their late thirties or early forties. Fibromyalgia is considered a syndrome because it has several symptoms in addition ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - How to Make Homemade Herbal Teas to Beat Coughs, Colds and Flu - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Trina ClearyNeed relief for a coughing child in the middle of the night? Sick of your own runny nose and stuffy head? You can make homemade herbal teas and herbal infusions to help ease the nasty symptoms of coughs, colds and flu. This article includes a list of cold and flu fighting herbs, their healing ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - 3 Common Goals Chinese Medicine Can Help You Reach - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Roberta MittmanYou might see that title and ask, "What on earth can such an ancient philosophy do for me today?" It's true that Chinese medicine has been around for over 3,000 years. But it's also true that in all that time, these ancient methods and philosophies have consistently served to support a ...
Views: 1539 - Know Your Children - Tooth Eruption Schedules - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneTooth eruption is a process in tooth development in which the teeth erupt into the mouth and becomes visible. The arrival of a new tooth, or tooth eruption is a big event for most of us! As a baby, tooth eruption allows for introduction of new foods with more substance. Later on, many parents ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - How Healthy Do You Want To Be? Just Out Of Pain? A Little Healthy? Very Healthy Or Extremely Healthy? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Dr Carlos GonzalezHealth is like wealth. Many people dream of being rich. They fantasize about what they would do if they won the lottery. Some people might even have ideas about how they could get rich. They know it is possible. They might even personally know someone who is very financially well off. Then ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - How Posture Affects Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Dr. Charles V. Nicolai"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree..." Posture is your body's smile. It reflects your inner health, physically, emotionally and even how your chemistry functions. Physically, our structure must be balanced to remain healthy and for all the moving parts of our body to perform their ...
Views: 1538 - Check Your pH Levels for Good Health - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyThe foods we put in our bodies greatly affect our health, or lack thereof. Every bite, every morsel, every drop of liquid that passes through our lips has the power to affect the body in ways we cannot even begin to imagine. You may have a clue as to what I’m referring to if you are one of ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - Family and Kids, TV and Video Games - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Grampa KenThe lifestyles of families and particularly children, are undergoing big changes in this grand technological era. While much of it is of great advantage, interesting and fun, exercise and activities in the fresh outdoor air is declining and often non-existent for some. As a kid I couldn't ...
Views: 1537 - Keeping Up A Healthy Lifestyle Day By Day - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Nathan TylerWhat we think and feel has a direct impact on our current and future health and life. For a lot of people stress or anxiety from their daily experiences, such as financial difficulties or family issues, can be the cause of insomnia, as well as other mental health problems. Mental and physical ...
Views: 1537(3 votes) - Teach Your Child to Meditate For Powerful Lasting Success - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyKids are resilient. There seems to be nothing they can’t bounce back from, whether it be a collapsed sandcastle, a grocery store tantrum, or having to throw their favorite pair of shoes away because they’ve got holes where the soles should be! The natural sense of curiosity, playfulness, ...
Views: 1537 - 3 More Questions to Stop Body-Bashing - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Roberta MittmanHanging on to a negative body image can limit our chance of success in weight loss as well as health and life in general. Here are three questions that, if you answer honestly, can help you blast past old, worn out, self-sabotaging ideas about your body. Are you over-enrolled in celebrity ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Fats - Are You Getting Enough of the Good Ones? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampMacro-nutrients – Fat Have you noticed that we are, as a population, eating less fat but are fatter than ever? How is that!? We need certain fats for our bodies to function properly. Fats are needed to help form cell membranes, carry fat-soluble vitamins, build tissue, produce hormones, ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Fatty Liver Complications - Important Facts to Remember - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThe liver is one the most vital organs that support almost all other organs in the body. Primarily functioning for metabolism, other significant roles of the liver includes detoxification, protein synthesis, and biochemical production that especially aids during digestion through generating ...
Views: 1535 - Stretch Marks and Pregnancy Skin Care - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Fiona McCollStretch Marks and Pregnancy Skin Care are of concern to most women. More and more, particularly expectant mothers are looking for a natural Stretch Mark treatment and prevention products and natural pregnancy skin care products. Stretch marks can be red, purple, brown or silver lines. ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - The Risks of Too Much or Too Little Sun - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Chris RichardsonThere was a time in history when having a golden bronze tan did not have the status it carries today. A pale white appearance was considered a sign of affluence until the 1920s. Having a tan meant that you were a menial laborer, forced to work outside while the rich sat under awnings and ...
Views: 1535 - Ways to protect your family from cancer - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriCancer Ways to protect your family from cancer • Eating one half of a cup of garlic and onion a day will cut your risk of colon, breast, ovarian, kidney, mouth, esophageal and throat cancers by 88%. • Eating just two Brazil nuts a day will load you up with selenium, which triggers cancer ...
Views: 1535 - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - How To Get A Six Pack Ab to Die For - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jim RosenauWant to get a six pack? To get a six pack takes a lot of work and persistence. These tips will help you along in your journey to get six pack abs. In order to create a great six pack ab section you need to do these simple steps. You will need good nutrition. If you are eating a lot of fatty ...
Views: 1534 - Creative Problem Solving For Increasing Workplace Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rick CarterIncreasing workplace productivity is a major source of stress in the workplace. Management is under pressure to get more done in less time at less cost. Workers are under pressure to learn new technologies, or new procedures with out-dated technologies. The resulting stress can be crippling, ...
Views: 1533(6 votes) - Discover the New Face of Longevity: Unlock Level 12.0 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Noelle NelsonYou know that rush you get when you’ve achieved the next level in “Clash of Clans,” or unlocked a new level by playing a mystery quest in “Candy Crush”? You strut, you tweet, you pat yourself vigorously on the back, you make sure everybody knows your new status in Clan or Crush life, and off you ...
Views: 1533 - Your Mental Attitude Shapes Your Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Pamela LevinYour mental attitude has everything to do with how you get along with with others. If you have a positive attitude, you tend to create positive relationships, while a negative mental attitude breeds more of that same negativity. But how to improve your attitude if you need to? Where were you ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Planning to be healthy in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe New Year is almost here and we need to prepare for success. A Healthy 2012, A Healthy You. The most painful and depression causing life management mistake that you can make is what we call “memory management”. Memory management is simply trying to remember everything you have to do in ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - Testosterone & Being a STUD - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Spence PentlandTestosterone is a sex hormone in men required to be able to produce sperm. It is produced primarily in the testis and is especially abundant in young men. As we age, testosterone levels naturally decline. Statistically, at the age of 50, the decline becomes more rapid and gives way to male ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Cleaning Up the Clutter - Invite and New Fresh Energy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiIn today’s world, we are drowning in material, informational, and emotional clutter, which gets in the way of our health and sanity. When we focus too much on those things, we lose focus on ourselves and our personal well-being. We can’t reach our full potential when living in a negative ...
Views: 1531 - Penis Rash Symptoms – 6 Conditions that Affect the Penis Skin - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from John DuganMost men, especially those who are sexually active, are on high alert for any changes or abnormalities of the penis skin. When rashes, bumps or other lesions appear, guys will often jump to the conclusion that they have contracted an STD - herpes is often the first concern men will bring up with ...
Views: 1531 - The Secret Power Of Giving Thanks - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumGiving thanks is more than just a simple act . . . in fact it holds enormous power. As you’ll soon discover, by making the word “thank you” have more meaning in your life, you can transform your day, your world . . . your life. But this is nothing new. In fact, to begin explaining what I ...
Views: 1531 - 10 Everyday Toxins That Threaten Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumYou’re at your wit’s end . . . You’ve gone to doctor after doctor . . . You’ve tried prescription drugs . . . But you still feel sick – perhaps even worse than before! The truth is, conventional medicine largely ignores one of the biggest health threats we face . . . The root cause of ...
Views: 1530 - 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: 1530 - Facts about Dysthymia (Chronic Depression) - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are different types of depression with varying severity of symptoms and longevity. Some may only appear in episodes while others stay around for life. Types of depression include major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum ...
Views: 1529 - How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids Permanently - 3 Causes and 3 Ways to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonAny person who has suffered the pain and discomfort would want to know how to get rid of hemorrhoids permanently. No one wants to experience such a painful and embarrassing condition ever again. To know how to get rid of hemorrhoids permanently you must first know how hemorrhoids ...
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