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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- The Disturbing Connection Between Mental Illness and Sleep Problems - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Jessica HoMental illnesses are, unfortunately, quite common in today’s society. They are often hard to directly diagnose, take months if not years to treat, and as you might imagine – lead to a whole host of sleeping problems. Conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression are regularly considered ...
Views: 1432 - Bontril: High power weight loss medicine - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Colby LucettaDiet and exercise is the only way to control obesity effectively. If you are not able to control your weight with dieting and exercising or this weight control program is taking a toll on your overall health then consider including an appetite suppressant in your weight control program. Bontril ...
Views: 1431 - 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: 1431 - Top Nutrition Tip #2 Drink Water – All Day Long - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Darren StehleMost people do not drink enough water. Since 60% of healthy bodyweight is water, we need to consume a lot of it every day for optimal health. In fact, water is the second most import element to remaining alive. The first is air and the third is food. We can only live for a couple of minutes at ...
Views: 1431 - What Does Optimum Health Have to do With Living the RichLife? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Beau HendersonI read an interesting article while back about an 80-year-old man who ran a 26-mile marathon side-by-side with his granddaughter. (San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, June 1, 2008; Fred Peirce and granddaughter, Catherine Heider) I can tell you that kind of thing impresses me. I love to see ...
Views: 1431 - 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: 1430 - Sleep Apnea's Effect on Your Sexual Life - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Natalie BonanskiApnea is a serious sleep disorder that interrupts an individual’s sleep when the airway collapses and breathing is interrupted during sleep. Sufferers of sleep apnea stop breathing many times an hour – up to 100 times a night – and snoring is another side effect of the condition. A typical ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - 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: 1430 - 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: 1430(2 votes) - Ten Creative Steps To Less Stress - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffCreative thinking is a skill we can learn and practice in the course of daily life and here is the best reason to try: simply "changing set" or shifting attention can mitigate stress. Taking every opportunity to experiment with a new approach or attitude in familiar, predictable or routine ...
Views: 1430(2 votes) - An Ergonomic Workstation for Avoiding Backache - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraBack pain is a commonplace problem and afflicts just about every one of us. One of the ways to avoid or overcome back pain is to maintain the recommended posture in one's everyday activities. Just like at home, while driving or even outdoors, one must try and make sure that he maintains the ...
Views: 1429 - Solving The Wellness Challenge - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceDo you know how stress is destroying your life and what to do about it? You’ve all heard of stress but most people think of stress as the emotional kind and are not aware of another kind of stress – oxidative stress. Let's talk about emotional stress first. Hans Selye is known as the ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body especially now that we are celebrating Spring. After the usual excesses of the winter season it is time to get back to our routine and daily practices to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key here. There are many ways to honor your ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - How Long Does Botox Last? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2018 from Radium Medical AestheticsOne of them most common questions that people ask doctors is ‘How long does Botox last?’. We take this opportunity to speak with Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics to tell us more about Botox and clear up the air about some common myths about the toxin. What is ...
Views: 1428 - Alcohol Addiction Will Steal Your Youth - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Marilyn KegleyThe sad truth about alcohol is that it is actually condoned world-wide as an acceptable form of recreation, and is the most abused and addictive legal substance available. Abusing alcohol does not mean that you have an addiction to alcohol, but that you use the substance while in a risky ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Bacne and Other Body Acne Problems - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Joy ArmantiSkin all over the body can have breakouts, and understanding how to get rid of bacne, also known as back acne, or any type of body acne can mean a difference between having the confidence to walk around in a bathing suit this summer, or hiding behind a clothing. Acne develops when the small ...
Views: 1427 - 3 Ways to Avoid a Personal Energy Crisis - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanPatients tell me a lack of energy makes the day feel long, difficult, and unproductive. Does this pattern sound familiar? First, lack of energy leads to a loss of sharpness in focus and memory. Then, especially in the late afternoon when blood sugar gets low, less than optimal mindset and mood ...
Views: 1426(4 votes) - Do You Know What You Want For 2011? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp““He (or she) who fails to plan, plans to fail.” ~ Winston Churchill Do you know what you want for 2011? It sounds like a simple enough question but, do you REALLY know? Or, are you going about life on autopilot and not really thinking about what you want out of life? When I lecture at ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - How Writing Regulates Brain Activity and Improves Your Health - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Dante MunnisDo you think that perhaps the information about how good writing is for you is a bit biased because it’s generally writers writing about how healthy it is? Because if it isn’t, wow! Everybody should just write. Shut the factories, the cafes and the borders. Give everybody a pen and some paper ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - How Your Bedroom Affects Your Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Andre James TimmonsDid you know that your bedroom might be the root cause of why you can’t get a good night sleep? Experts say that having a poor sleep environment can cause you a lot of problems, such as prevent your pineal gland from producing sleep hormones melatonin and serotonin. When morning comes, you feel ...
Views: 1426 - 10 Trillion Best Reasons to be Appreciative - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewDo you appreciate the fact that there are currently 10 trillion working for you -- doing their level best 24/7 to keep you alive and well? Have you taken the time recently to thank them or do you, like most, take them for granted? We are talking, of course, about the estimated 10 trillion ...
Views: 1425(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: 1425(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: 1425(2 votes) - Lower High Blood Pressure With Calcium - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThe link between calcium and blood pressure was noticed years ago when researchers realized people drinking hard water had less high blood pressure than those drinking soft water. Hard water contains more minerals, including calcium. Individuals receiving more than 800 mg of calcium daily ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Little Changes, Life-Sized Outcome, and Loving Yourself Naked - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Renee HeigelFAT… what does it really mean for your body? Insomnia Digestive disorders Yo-yo dieting Guilt and fear about not knowing what to do Shame for not doing what you think you 'should' be doing. UGH! You can get to know your body-what feeds it, drives it and gives it ...
Views: 1424 - 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: 1423(2 votes) - The gift of neural plasticity - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Roberta MittmanThe gift of what, you ask? It's plasticity, and it's a characteristic whose discovery revolutionized the way we think about the brain. Neural plasticity is the brain's ability to adapt to changing conditions. Years ago, we thought that after the earliest years of life were past, the human ...
Views: 1423 - Losing Weight - Is It a Never Ending Battle? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterAre you fighting a never ending battle trying to lose weight? Gaining weight seems to be inevitable after people reach a certain age. Does it always have to be that way? Unless you are one of those people who happen to have a metabolism that remains high, your metabolism will become lower as you ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - The Many Benefits of Laughter. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsLearning to enjoy our lives is one of the greatest challenges we face as adults. And, it is also the single most important thing we can accomplish. Yet, many of us continue to struggle through life without feeling well-balanced and joyful. Ergo another round of self-help books that promise us ...
Views: 1422 - Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Brain Damage - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world. New health warnings have been added to the statin group such as muscle pain, memory loss and diabetes. These damaging side effects have been known long-term but pharmaceutical companies and ...
Views: 1421 - Being Honest About Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kirk LamanMany American’s are in denial. They refuse to acknowledge that they have a problem with their health, particularly their heart health. They have lost the idea about heart healthy living. Denial isn’t uncommon. It is quite the norm. Let me share with you a story about a patient who ...
Views: 1420 - Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Stella HawarWho can deny the relaxation that is felt after a long day at work, or a great session at the gym, relaxing in a sauna? Enjoying the heat and the way that it makes your body and muscles feel makes it like a mini vacation from the real world. But you might wonder if there is more to the sauna ...
Views: 1420 - Top 10 Foods to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Jeff CastmanSome foods are known to raise cholesterol. Some are known to lower cholesterol. If you replace the bad foods with good foods you double your benefit. Most of us know unhealthy food when we see it. But it's not so obvious which foods are really good, especially when it comes to reducing ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Natural ways to increase your energy, tips gathered along the way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriEnergy Beat fatigue • An eight-minute spurt of vigorous exercise everyday can make you feel happier and more energized in 16 weeks. • Pairing your coffee with a good carbohydrate such as popcorn can give you a healthy caffeine jolt without a crash at the end. Here’s your energy ...
Views: 1419 - 5 Natural Remedies For Arthritis - And The Whys And The Wherefores - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Another chronically uncomfortable disease that’s still on the rise throughout the globe, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – or as my old mum refers to it, “Arfer”, AKA “Arthur” in correct queens’ English, is triggered and made volumes worse by our poisonous modern diet of heavily ...
Views: 1418 - Candida: Why You Need to Know If You Have It and What To Do - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Pamela LevinCandida: What Is It? Candida is a yeast infection and can occur anywhere in your body - in local tissues such as eyes, mouth, ears, vaginal tract, urethra, prostate, breast - and also throughout your entire system. If it is systemic, it can cause a variety of symptoms, some of them merely ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Eat with Pleasure & a 3-Minute Workout... Fun, Easy & Energizing! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Renee HeigelEating must be pleasurable. Our lessons come from history when individuals often took their time seeking out local foods and then took their time to enjoy eating them. Please use the following ideas for yourself wherever you are in the world. Switch your eating practice from “have to” to ...
Views: 1418 - Healthy and Clean: 5 Ways to Improve your Smile - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Rachelle WilberWho doesn't want a brilliant, healthy smile? If you feel self-conscious about smiling because of your gums, teeth, or dentures, there are many ways to get a smile you can be proud to flash to everyone you meet. Here are five ways to get a more beautiful smile. Botox for a "Gummy Smile" Some ...
Views: 1418 - Healthy Diet for Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Ed StephensFood is fuel. Just as there isn’t one type of fuel for all vehicles, so also, there is no single healthy diet even if for a weight loss plan. Each has to be individually tailored to suit your individual needs. We show you how. The secrets to a good weight loss plan The secret to a ...
Views: 1418 - It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodMental health challenges in children and young people are on the increase and are posing huge problems for them, adults and the society as a whole. Families and schools alike, are now feeling the impact of this surge of mental health crisis. Something needs to give and changes must be made in ...
Views: 1418 - Personal Injury Claims Are A Pain - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Samuel ArthurWhile the initial pain of an injury that wasn't your fault is difficult to accept, something that is equally unpleasant is the pain of having to deal with all of the work that goes along with making injury claims. The process is nowhere near as simple as the adverts make out. In fact the ...
Views: 1417 - Weight Loss Diets - Why Do People Gain Weight in the First Place? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterGaining weight is a major problem for millions of people and there are many who desperately want to fix their problem. To lose weight, you not only need to find right diet and exercise plan, but also you need to set your mind to being ready and willing to lose weight. The answers to why ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - 5 Quick And Easy Ways To Get Better Sleep Fast - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Steven ParkIn our over-stressed, over-weight, sleep-deprived society, there’s a tendency for experts to offer you the latest, greatest, high-tech, and usually expensive advice when you want to get better sleep. From the new Zeo (which measures your brain waves while you sleep), to $3,000 mattresses with ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Finding Happiness After A Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Laurie ErdmanYou think I’m joking right? “Find happiness after diagnosis.” “I’ve just been told I’ll be shooting myself up every day.” “I’ve been told this isn’t curable.” “There is no happiness in that, so stop pulling my leg.” “How is happiness even possible?” Let me start with the fact that ...
Views: 1416 - Sickness is an experience NOT an Ultimate Reality - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCSickness is an experience but not an Ultimate Reality; it is an effect and not a cause. The body, devoid of mentality, could neither know nor have sensation; it is entirely an effect. The body is made of the same unthinking stuff from which all Creation is formed. Instinctive Man is Perfect, ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Weight Loss: Do You Need to Increase Fat Intake to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonI enjoy the show The Biggest Loser (well the current season is a little disappointing!). On one of the past episodes they had an individual from Prevention magazine share some tips based on the “Flat Belly” diet. I was very excited because it sounded like a link had been found between the ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Single Moms Health - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI went to my niece's first birthday party on Saturday. I was looking so forward to it. I can't believe it's already been a year for them. I remember getting the call that my sister-in-law was in labor, driving up to the hospital, and being in the waiting room... EAGER. Eager to make sure they ...
Views: 1415 - Stress And Aging Presidents - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Elena KlimenkoHave you ever noticed how much older presidents look after their presidential term? This is a clear example of how stress affects our aging appearance. It is largely our environment and levels of stress, not our genes, that cause premature aging. Within minutes of a stressful event, our ...
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