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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- The Beauty and Beast of Being Unattractive - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Anna RodriguezW’ve been told countless times that beauty is only skin deep and that inner beauty is what really counts. Although this is true, we can’t deny the influence of physical appearance in our daily lives. After all, this is what people see first and this is how first impressions are usually based on. ...
Views: 1207 - Buying Organic Foods - Is It Worth The Cost? - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 from Lynda EnrightAre you purchasing organic foods today? Do you buy organic but are not really sure which are the best choices to make? Food Dollars Spent On Organics According to the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) 2013 U.S. Families Organic Attitudes and Beliefs 81% of families report that they ...
Views: 1206 - Tell Me Anything But Don't Tell Me To Stop Training - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Mitchell MilchHere you come with your signature limp and stifled grimace of pain. Your stark look of disappointment suggests that ice, anti-inflammatory drugs and electro stimulation therapy have collectively done little to alleviate your demoralizing leg pains. Your doctor, the reluctant physician, knows ...
Views: 1206 - The Dangers Of Too Much Soy - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSoy is a controversial food product on the market today. It is rumoured to have many positive sides as well as many negatives. Soy went from at one point being labelled a superfood to now being linked with many health problems. As a personal trainer I take the nutritional side of things very ...
Views: 1206 - Tips for Better Sleeping - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Cade LennoxIf you are having a hard time getting the sleep that you need, you will likely be paying for it in the quality of the work you do in your job or with your school work, or even in your personal relationships where you can’t give your loved ones your full attention. It might be time for you to ...
Views: 1206 - 3 Steps toward "Going Green" - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Roberta MittmanEverywhere you look these days, "green" is catching on! And no wonder. Green principles in action mean more conscientious, responsible, and healthful living. What does it mean to "go green"? The goal of "going green" is to minimize harm to the Earth by maintaining its natural ecological ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Could My GI Problems Be Caused By Gluten? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you suffer from gas, bloating, changes in bowel movement, weight loss, feeling very tired, and even feel weak, more often than not; then you may have an allergy to gluten or be plagued by a disease called celiac disease. Gluten is a specific type of protein, but one you won’t find in meats or ...
Views: 1205 - Having A Youthful Skin With the Use Of An Anti Aging Cream. - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Williams BistlineAging is a natural process of life for all people. Women particularly, doesn't want to see their selves in the mirror. As they age, the skin starts to lose its elasticity and gravity pulls everything down. Eyebrows lose their lift, cheeks begin to move south, and the loose skin in the neck area ...
Views: 1205 - Heath Diet - Eating for Better Medication and Food Interaction in Parkinson's - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Candice McInnesThe pancreas is a pretty vital organ, it creates enzymes - which aid in the digestion of food, and insulin - which controls the blood sugar level. Located just behind the stomach, it is vital to keep this important gland healthy to help prevent pancreatitis [acute or chronic inflammation] as ...
Views: 1205 - 6 Signs You've Become Dependent on Alcohol - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2019 from Kalyna KapurIt's not always easy to differentiate between enjoying an occasional alcoholic beverage and needing one to function. The former is not a problem while the latter could be symptomatic of a dangerous dependency on alcohol. Some symptoms and signs are obvious, while others are not. The amount ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Children biting nails, sucking thumb may be less likely to develop allergies - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneChildren biting nails, sucking thumb may be less likely to develop allergiesAccording to a new study recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails in early childhood and long after preschool age may be less likely to develop allergies into ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Coping with Migraine: Claims of a “Cure” - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanI was recently presented with a dilemma here on Free my Brain. I want to encourage dialog and exchange of ideas, but I don’t intend to provide an open marketplace for sale of migraine “cures.” (Though I will gladly support and even promote helpful products and services.) Migraine is a complex, ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Cosmetic Treatments for Your Dental Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Peter RosebergThere is much value in a great smile: it can brighten someone else’s day, it can make fast friends, and it can even convince someone to do a particular task a bit more speedily. When your teeth don’t come bright and even naturally, there’s still hope for you. Consulting with a good cosmetic ...
Views: 1204 - Discerning Your Heart From Your Head - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Debra RebleOver the years, many people have asked, "How do I distinguish between my head and my heart?" and "How do I stop the incessant ricochet of thoughts that prompts my constant anxiety. Learning to differentiate the fear-based chatter of our brain from the voice of our heart requires consciously ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - George Steinbrenner and What You Need To Know About Preventing Heart Attacks and Blood Clots - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Robert KressWe just heard the news of George Steinbrenner dyeing of a heart attack at 80 years of age. Where it is a sad event and occurrence, it seems that Mr. Steinbrenner has been dealing with health issues for the past few years, highlighted by the fact that he put his sons in charge of daily ...
Views: 1204 - Rise in Measles From Lack Of Vaccination - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinHumans are … well, strange. A fixed problem can become unfixed. First, let’s take it on good authority this problem really has been fixed. It has been fixed with vaccination. Nobody wants problems. So why? Why is the number of measles cases suddenly rising? People seem to ...
Views: 1204 - The Fairest of them all in the Fair - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Rona SantosColorado has lots of festivals and events coming up it may be concerts, festivals or a non-stop entertainment for all people. These events are nice outlet for our stress and great recreational activity, and it is a sign of having fun. Grab this opportunity to be with that guy you really like and ...
Views: 1204 - Vision Therapy - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Walter DyerOne aspect of aging that might take most of us by surprise is the deterioration of our eyesight. Suddenly, it becomes harder for us to read books or our computer screen until finally we go to the ophthalmologist to find the cause. We leave the office with a prescription for reading glasses ...
Views: 1204 - Health Benefits of Bee Pollen – Discover How This Exciting Super Food Helps You Have a Well Rounded Diet - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Johan PetersenThe health benefits of bee pollen are making this amazing substance one of the most well known supplements on the planet. Unlike other supplements, however, bee pollen enriches your body and mind by providing you with every daily required nutrient. This is a unique trait, as anyone who has ...
Views: 1203 - What is Sedona, Arizona Really? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbDo you even wonder what is Sedona Arizona really? It is definitely a city in Arizona, that is an hour and a half north of Phoenix in the United States of America. It is known for its majestic red rocks, white sandstones, and the amazing energy vortexes. However, it is also is a a place that ...
Views: 1203 - Doctor - Overlooking High PSA Might End Up In Malpractice Claim - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Joseph HernandezDoctors typically employ two tests to test men for prostate cancer. The thought is to diagnose the cancer early - before it has a chance to spread while treatment can be used to cure the cancer rather than wait until the cancer advances and spreads at which point there is currently no known ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - How to Make an Alkaline Diet Benefit You - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterOne of the latest diets that people have been using is to balance the body by eating alkaline foods and water, and taking the proper supplements. The body is given renewed energy, strength, vitality, and improved health through vitamins and minerals, as well as herbs. If the body becomes too ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Regarding Emotional Support Animals - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from Catherine CooperAn emotional support animal (ESA) like an emotional support dog is a sort of animal that gives comfort to help soothe a symptom or impact of an individual's handicap. Under the governing law, an emotional support animal is certifiably not a pet and is commonly not limited by ...
Views: 1202 - Cancer can be cured through Ayurveda – Parijatak brings the solution - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from Dr Nitesh KhondeOne of the deadliest medical conditions in 21st century, i.e. cancer has been spreading drastically, also attacking victims from all age groups, and according to WHO, has now been globally known as world’s most lethal life threat. Along with it, it is really tragic that the primary causes of ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Getting Rid of the Self-Defeating Voice in Your Head - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseLet's talk a little bit about that voice in your head. Now I'm not trying to insinuate that you're any kind of crazy or that you're hearing things. I'm talking about the voice that we all hear that just LOVES to degrade us and make us feel rotten. This voice might say things like: • "You're ...
Views: 1201 - Pain In The Neck Or Depression? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOften times a patient will come in complaining of a recurrent stiff neck, or back ache, or aching leg muscles that seem to have no physical cause. When I ask them if they're depressed, they look at me as if I just told them they were imagining their pain. Their aches are real all right, but ...
Views: 1201 - Think Outside Your Lunchbox: The Reinvention of Brown Bagged Lunch - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Bonnie GillerSometimes, coming up with a healthy lunch every single day can be too much of an effort to add to a stressful and busy week. When bagged lunch is too taxing, many people turn to take-out. So many take out foods, although seemingly healthy on the surface, can actually be loaded with salt and ...
Views: 1201 - Be Resilient - Thrive And Be Happy In An Uncertain Future - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Alan DetwilerNothing is as certain as change. But no one can know just how much things are going to change - and how fast. History gives us some insight. Wars, plagues, famines, political upheavals... they all seem remote partly because, for most of us, we did not directly experience them. But they did ...
Views: 1200 - Fairness tips at home for oily skin, dry skin, acne and pimples - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Being ChinmayFairness tips for oily skin Oily skin looks dull when the grease and dirt stuck to it. Which is why oily skin appears dark and blacker than it is. These fairness tips are for making the oily skin fair and glowing. Curd is very rich in lactic acid that gently exfoliates the skin and makes the ...
Views: 1200 - I Laugh, Therefore I Am... (Healthier) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Sonja LandisAn apple a day keeps the doctor away it’s true, especially if you have good aim of course. And as we approach a fave week of celebration for me (National Laughter Week, July 12-18th and, unfairly, a serious back-seater in the holiday line-up rankings), I’ve been called upon to shed a little ...
Views: 1200 - Natural Cold Busters and Beyond (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWith cold and flu season upon us in full force, now is the time to learn how to ease your miserable symptoms, and better yet, take the proper steps to prevent the cold and flu virus from catching you in the first place. If you missed our previous article, (Part 1) covering the first four ...
Views: 1200 - Depression And Pain Part II - Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my last article, I spoke to you about the association between chronic pain and depression; how one can cause/aggravate the other because the part of the brain that controls mood also controls pain. I suggested several things that you can do on your own to try and alleviate, or reduce, your ...
Views: 1199 - One of the Best Natural Health Cures Is an Internal Cleanse - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterAn internal cleanse is more than a colon cleanse, but knowing what the colon does, will give you an idea of why you should cleanse your colon. There are other parts of your body, such as the liver,or the kidneys that also need cleansing, so an internal cleanse is vitally important. The colon ...
Views: 1199 - The Best 8 Aerobic Exercises - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarWhen most people think of aerobic exercise they think of the classes called aerobics that involves a rhythmical routine that is taught at the gym. Although this is definitely aerobic exercise there are many other aerobic exercises that should be mentioned when considering any exercise routine. ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Thyroid and Adrenal Glands - 7 Toxic Things to Avoid! Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Diane CulikHas your thyroid and adrenal disease been missed or mistreated? There are an estimated 60,000,000+ people today with undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Discover which toxic things may be affecting your thyroid and adrenal health. This is part 1 of 3 articles. As with all things, don’t go overboard ...
Views: 1199 - How Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs Help in Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Jefferson HrbekChristian drug and alcohol rehab programs have emerged as an effective way of combating the unhealthy and destructive attraction of addictives like drugs and alcohol. A specialized treatment, based on cultivating the spiritual nature in man, it has been found to be an effective and persistent ...
Views: 1198 - Neurodermatitis A chronic skin disorder - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Balfour MorrisNeurodermatitis starts with a patch of itchy skin, but it makes the area even itchier by scratching. Eventually you may scratch simply out of habit. This cycle of chronic scratching and itching can cause the affected skin to become leathery and thicky. It is also known as lichen simplex ...
Views: 1198 - Premature Ejaculation - Why You Should Avoid Self-Medication - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Damian UadialePremature ejaculation affects about 30% of men all over the world. In some societies, having this kind of condition is frowned upon and is considered a sign of male weakness. However, in other societies, much has been done in research which establish premature ejaculation as a serious, but not ...
Views: 1198 - Stillbirth After Nursing Errors Resulted In Malpractice Cases By Parents Of Baby - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Joseph HernandezAmong the greatest tragedies that can be experienced by a parent is the stillbirth a baby. Stillbirths are not always preventable but there are times when an opportunity to save the life of the child is missed because a doctor or nurse does not appreciate the need for an emergency C-section. In ...
Views: 1198 - C-Reactive Protein Test - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaWhat is C-reactive protein? C-reactive protein (CRP) is a substance produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Other names for CRP are high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and ultra-sensitive C-reactive protein (us-CRP). A high level of CRP in the blood is a marker of ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - TMD/TMJ: Causes, symptoms and treatment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Victor MarchionePicture a door hinge that moves to allow the door to open fully and close shut. When the door hinge is working correctly the door moves freely, if it becomes rusted or damaged, the door may no longer open to its full capacity. What does a door hinge have to do with health? Our jaws have the ...
Views: 1197 - Traumatic Brain Injury Compensation Claims - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Rob LetteTraumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain. Traumatic brain injury can be classified based on severity, mechanism (closed or penetrating head injury), or other features (e.g. occurring in a specific location or ...
Views: 1197 - Type 2 Diabetes – Nutrition Basics - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Amy StephensIn order to manage your diabetes, it is important to understand nutrition basics more than the average person. The diabetic body must maintain a careful balance of chemicals from food in order to stay healthy and continue to function normally. The Mathematics of Nutrition Proper nutrition ...
Views: 1197 - Understanding Insomnia: 7 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Getting Enough Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyYou hear it on the news all the time... we're a nation of sleep-deprived insomniacs. The National Sleep Foundation claims over 70 million Americans suffer from symptoms of insomnia like the inability to fall asleep, waking up frequently throughout the night, and waking up too early in the ...
Views: 1197 - Can Psoriasis Be Treated Using Sterling's Derma Mist? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Linda JamesPsoriasis is a commonly seen, irritable skin disease which appears as patches or flakes in various parts of the body. The root cause of psoriasis remains to be unknown. Even though psoriasis is not life-threatening or communicable, it keeps the affected person, in a very uncomfortable ...
Views: 1196 - Cure for Bleeding Hemorrhoids - 3 Common Cures - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids start to bleed when too much strain is applied to them causing the swollen tissues to break. Internal hemorrhoids are the types that commonly bleed because of the feces that hit them during bowel movement but external hemorrhoids could also bleed. Cure for bleeding hemorrhoids are ...
Views: 1196 - Have You Unplugged Yet? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Beth DargisA lot has been written lately about unplugging. Taking a day a week or a month at unplug from technology so you can re-connect with yourself and with the ones you love. But are you doing it? Since we don’t see it as a necessity, we can find all sorts of excuses – my family will get mad at ...
Views: 1196 - Knowing Your pH Balance Could Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterHave you ever heard of the term pH balance? It is not something that everyone knows about. Most people know very little about how their body functions, or why they should eat certain foods, and why there are others that they should not eat. Same with liquids that are consumed. Everything is ...
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