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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Royal Spa & Salon Services in South Delhi - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Anju AroraAccording to Greek Mythology, Three Graces is referred to as Joy, Charm & Beauty. Counted amongst the top Luxury Spa in Delhi, Three Graces has become an essential appendage for Delhi’s health and beauty conscious citizens. Thus, every time you enter a neighboring Spa, the menu is loaded with ...
Views: 1441 - The Speaking Body- Information Based Healing - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Joan JacobsInformation based healing is a new and unique type of energy work based on accessing energetic information from the body and activating it for the purpose of healing. The Science of Information Science reporter Mark Buchman wrote in New Science Magazine that “an increasing number of ...
Views: 1441 - What Motivates Extreme Athletes? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Grahak CunninghamThis article aims to look at what motivates athletes or sportsmen and women. Apart from my chosen sports of ultra-running and surfing, I am not a daredevil, I am not into jumping out of planes or off cliffs or doing anything too death defying but…whatever lifts you up, I say go for ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - 10 Ways to reduce the blood pressure? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Cynthia WitsonYour blood pressure is a measurement of how hard your heart needs to beat to pump blood throughout your body. Causes of high blood pressure range from an unhealthy lifestyle to just plain bad genes. While you can’t control genes, you can change your habits and lower your blood pressure no matter ...
Views: 1440 - Internal Spring Cleaning: A Time of Personal Renewal - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Patrece SnowYou know how it goes. Each spring we dive into the task of tackling our deep spring cleaning chores. Why do we do this? To renew and refresh our personal living environments. We clean up our homes, yards, garages, sheds, you name it. We take down our curtains to wash or replace them. We sort ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Phentermine diet pills: Some truths - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Michael BretzmanPhentermine diet pills are the best as is evident from doctors and dieticians advising these medicines to obese people, who approach them for help. This drug works well when you need to lose weight fast. 5 pounds in a weak and 25 pounds in a month is an impressive weight loss rate. Many ...
Views: 1440 - Why Are We Suffering from cancer? A Metaphysical View - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from David ElliotThere are many theories about why we get cancer individually, they range from genetic mutations through to environmental carcinogens, improper diet and the use of cell phones and other electromagnetic equipment. I intend to look at the question from a more metaphysical perspective. First of ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - 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: 1438(1 vote) - Health Check: Healthy or Not? - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampEating a healthy, balanced diet is important. Unfortunately, it can also be confusing! The other day, while grocery shopping, I noticed something alarming: A Health Check symbol on a frozen chicken dinner. At first, I thought my eyes had deceived me. They couldn’t possibly endorse such a food; ...
Views: 1438 - Less Sleep = More Weight: Tips to Reverse this Equation - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Bonnie GillerA 2013 study out of University Colorado Boulder suggests that sleeping five hours a night over a workweek and having unlimited access to food caused participants to gain nearly two pounds. Researchers found that although you burn more calories when awake, the amount of calories consumed ...
Views: 1438 - Tips for baking Gluten Free Bread and Recipes - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Angelia SmithI feel it an absolute joy of baking the bread myself and enjoy the fresh hot loaf from the oven instead of buying from grocery store. Learning on how to bake gluten free bread is not so much difficult compare to baking normal bread. What you need to do is to tweak slightly the process of baking ...
Views: 1438 - Weight Loss and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsIn the United States there are 23.6 million children and adults who have diabetes about 7.8% of the population. Here is a fact about diabetes, if a person has a two hour blood glucose level between 140 and 199 they are classified as pre-diabetic, if their levels are higher than 200 they are ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Communicating Wellness Using the Universal Language and the Whole Brain - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Marc LernerWhen people focus on their thinking, they communicate in the cultural way they were conditioned to live in. Their language, habits and values were taught to them by the people they grew up with and they tend to believe that is the correct way to think. If they were taught to go beyond thinking ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - 5 Signs that Your Self-Esteem has Silently Shifted from “Drive” to “Reverse” - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.The words self-esteem and self-worth fly around our daily world with many of us completely avoiding this topic. Why? Often, it is fear of the unknown of what having low self-esteem REALLY means and how it impacts them. Another reason is the exhaustive thoughts of fixing it. There are many people ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - hemorrhagic stroke guidelines - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Jimmy ShanleyAbout 13 pct of heart stroke happen when a blood vessel dislocation in or nearby the brain. This is named a hemorrhagic stroke or Bleeds. When a hemorrhagic stroke takes place, blood collects in the brain tissues. This is harmful for the brain structure causing the microscopic cells in that ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - An Overview Of Amenorrhea - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Connie LimonThe absence of a menstrual period is called “amenorrhea.” There are two kinds: • Primary: When a young girl has not yet had a period by age 16 • Secondary: A woman who used to have a regular period but then stopped for at least three months (this can include pregnancy) Signs of amenorrhea ...
Views: 1434 - Natural Treatment For Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Peter HutchKidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. When the stones move along the ureter, they cause severe pain. Kidney stones probably aren’t caused ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Herbal Tea Can Be a Delicious Way to Feel Better - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Zuri EberhartThere’s something so relaxing about drinking a cup of herbal tea. It’s flavorful and soothing, but did you know that there are health benefits to drinking herbal tea? Whether you have an upset stomach or a tension headache, or are having trouble sleeping, there is a delicious herbal tea that ...
Views: 1433 - Juice Up Your Life the Healthy Way! Truths or Myths - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangJuicing has become a popular way to obtain vital nutrients from the juice of whole fruits and vegetables. Its promoters say juicing is the very best way to get a multitude of vitamins and minerals from the fresh whole food. But is that really true? Let's take a look at the selling points, and ...
Views: 1433 - Today's Children Face Poor Health as Adults - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lisa SiegleThe Centers for Disease Control announced in October that by 2050, up to one-third of all adults will have diabetes. That’s our teenagers when they hit middle age. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and medical amputations – usually feet or legs, and is a major contributor to heart ...
Views: 1433(8 votes) - Why are Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies So Common? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Andy WilliamsMany people are deficient in vitamins and minerals and don't know it. Sometimes even your doctor doesn't know it when looking at your blood tests. If you take the case of magnesium, then whether the cells and tissues of your body have enough magnesium or not, your blood test will show normal ...
Views: 1433 - Four Ways to Lift Your Spirits, Quickly and Easily. - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from amanda hadleyAre you feeling the Winter Blues? I know the short days often take their toll on me, so here are four quick and easy ways to lift your spirits that you can try any time. 1. Breathe Sit with your back straight, shoulders relaxed and palms on your lap. Take a slow and deep breath using the ...
Views: 1432 - Cholesterol Level Predicts Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from John PhillipThe results of a 20 year study bring to light the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle from an early age. Elevated cholesterol levels in young adults in their 20's and 30's were predictive of the development of coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life. Coronary Artery ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Getting That Good Feeling - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Alice GreeneHave you ever read fitness or weight loss success stories in a magazine and noticed that what each person is most thrilled about is how great they feel? They are happy to lose the weight of course, yet they discover it isn’t how much they lost that makes them feel so good. What is most ...
Views: 1431 - Stop Being a Germ Magnet - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangThe cold and flu season was off to an early start this year and it has been a nasty one. Whether or not you're one of the victims basically depends on two things: one, whether or not you're exposed to a cold or flu virus and two, how strong your immune system is. We live in a sea of bacteria, ...
Views: 1431 - High-Fat Diet May Adversely Alter Your Brain Structure - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Byron RichardsIn a rather sobering study, scientists have demonstrated that a high-fat diet has the potential to drastically alter the architecture of the brain, resulting in poor circulation within the brain, down-regulated metabolism, and outright brain damage in areas of the brain central to appetite ...
Views: 1430(2 votes) - Is Cosmetic Anti Aging Helping Our Skin? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jim RosenauWhy does our skin age? Does cosmetic anti aging benefit our skin? There are alternatives to anti aging, and most are with in our control. As our skin ages, we look in the mirror and notice wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Our skin appears to age the older we are. Our bodies start ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - Anti Aging Breakthrough: How Living Sugar Free Can Help You Live Longer - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumGetting old has many effects on the body from vision loss, loss of mental agility, to more serious health conditions like diabetes, heart and circulatory ailments. But sugar is a culprit that can wreak havoc on your body and accelerate the aging process. If you're looking for a powerful ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Want to Cut Out the Harmful Chemicals in Your Body? The Benefits of Detox .. - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI have dedicated a substantial part of my life as a personal trainer from Swansea reasearching and trying to find the best weight loss methods, the best exercises and the best ways to treat your body. Recently I have delved into the body of research surrounding ‘Detox’, my findings have lead me ...
Views: 1429 - DUCK & COVER: WHY WE WORRY AND HOW TO MANAGE IT - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from James Mapes“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” ― Dalai Lama XIV Do any of you recall “duck and cover” from the ...
Views: 1428 - Internet Pornography IS Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI have seen them. Men, who sit in my office and tell me they are addicts to internet pornography. They describe symptoms that have long been regarded as markers of addiction. Dependence — They start feeling poorly, maybe even depressed, if they don’t get their regular quota of ...
Views: 1428 - The Best Exercise and Diet Plan for Losing Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHealthy diet is the key to loose weight. A life long healthy eating habits along with exercise routine are necessary to maintain good weight. It is advised to lose weight gradually so that it stays off. Shedding weight too fast leads to muscle and bone loss along with water instead of ...
Views: 1428 - Heartburn Relief - Tips To Set Off Heartburn Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Dr John AnneA bitter taste in the mouth, a constant cough, sore throat, tiredness ... if you are waking every morning with these conditions of nighttime heartburn, you should do something. A large number of people experience heartburn and the more serious condition gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Some Basics to an Improved Overall Health and Well Being - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Harshad Jethra"It is in the balancing of your spirituality with your humanity that you will find immeasurable happiness, success, good health, and love." - Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience Good health often stands out as the differentiating factor in our ...
Views: 1427 - You Can Stop Anxiety Attacks and Panic Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Lianda LudwigAnxiety attacks, also known as panic attacks and panic disorder are different from "normal" stress. Stress and stressful events seem to happen to some people more than others. If you are a calm person, or someone who has learned to manage stress, life is easier for you. But sometimes an event ...
Views: 1427 - Got Spring Fever? Here are 11 Remedies - by Are you feeling restless and cooped up after a long winter? Even if the weather isn't quite balmy yet, get out and enjoy the longer days and the intermittent sunshine. Here are 11 spring fever remedies:
1. Go for a spring hike. We love to take a backpack filled with treats to eat and a thermos ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Penis Performance – Keeping the Penis Young - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from John DuganMany men believe erectile dysfunction is a problem that only occurs in older men, but those who do will need to rethink this assumption. A man under 30 - even some as young as 20 - can experience the same problems down under as a man 65 or older. Erectile dysfunction is estimated to plague as ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - The Cornerstone of Health and Well-being - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Geoffrey GluckmanThere is much advice floating around on the web, in magazines, and from friends and colleagues about how to be the more healthy. Much of it may be useful, however a subtle, key ingredient is missing. Self-responsibility. It may seem like common sense and it is, if one truly understands the ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - What Makes You Feel Bloated and Overweight? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Cynthia RowlandDo carbs make you bloat? I recently read an article that described foods that are purported to cause bloating – the usual suspects included broccoli, soft drinks, cabbage, chewing gum and even artificial sweeteners was listed as a culprit but I find there are other foods that not only make me ...
Views: 1426 - Functional Medicine Secrets to Safe Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaYou may have 45,990 unique chemical exposures from personal care products. Are they safe? The American woman uses 12 personal care products per day with 126 unique ingredients and men use 6, multiply that by 365 days per year and you have a large exposure that your liver and kidneys have to ...
Views: 1425 - Perineal Pain (Perineum Pain): Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat and Diagnose It - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWhat Is Perineal Pain? What is the perineum, and what is perineal pain? And, is it serious? Those are the questions that have likely been swirling in your head since you first started reading this article. The “what” is pretty simple: The perineum is the small patch of skin between the anus and ...
Views: 1425 - Wellness Coaching - How Wellness Coaching Can Make your Diet Success Last for a Lifetime - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Celia WestberryWhen approaching a whole food diet, what do you hope for? Rapid results in 30 days or are you seeking prolonged results to last for a lifetime? And, what is the untold secret between lasting results and temporary results. And why is permanent success so elusive? Why are manufactures of diet ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Ejaculation Pain - 10 Reasons to See a Doctor Now - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from John DuganThere may be few things in life more frustrating or unwelcome for a man than ejaculation pain; after all, sex is supposed to be fun and feel good. Unfortunately, the condition is not entirely uncommon and is one that many men deal with at some point or another in their lifetime. While a man may ...
Views: 1424 - Create a Healthier Spring With Feng Shui - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsAh, beautiful spring; sunshine, blossoms and flowering plants. How can this season be anything but positive energy? But for so many of us, spring is allergy season, presenting a catch-22 situation of wanting to be outdoors more but suffering for it. From pollen, cut grass and ragweed, what ...
Views: 1423 - Dry And Wet forms Of Age-related Macular Degeneration Overview - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Connie LimonWe use our central vision every day for seeing objects clearly and for reading and driving. The eye disease that gradually destroys sharp, central vision associated with aging is age-related macular degeneration or AMD. AMD affects the macula. This is the part of the eye that allows you to ...
Views: 1423 - Sleep Deprivation Has An Effect On Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jim RosenauLack of sleep or sleep deprivation can effect your over all health. Sleep deprivation has many side effects that we will cover. Ensuring we get enough sleep can help your weight loss, but why? Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep. Most people need 6-8 hours of sleep ...
Views: 1423 - Infertility Can Be Resolved Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Dr. Pamela FrankDefinition of Infertility Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected trying or to carry a pregnancy to a live birth. Causes of Infertility The most common causes of infertility are hormone imbalances, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, male factor, age and ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Beat Stress - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Nwenna KaiMy articles are always inspired by my clients, friends, and the community I serve when they email me their questions about their health and their diets. I always feel so inspired to help and write and serve and so I wanted to write this blog post about conquering stress since a good friend of ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Taking the Disguise off Health-Food Impostors - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Roberta MittmanWhat am I hearing most often these days from patients at my wellness center and coaching clients across the country? Food confusion! Real information about what's nutritious and healthful gets lost in all the advertisements, false claims, and myths swirling in the media. Food fads come and ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Weight Loss Mindset Series - Emma Sutton - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Dave AschaiekLike so many others in the Weight Loss Mindset Series, Emma has taken her incredible life changing journey and shared it with the World. Emma is true inspiration for long lasting, steady weight loss. Here is her story. 1. Please provide your name and some information ...
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