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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- How to Reduce the Cost of Employee Health Insurance - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Fran Bishop‘Tis the season for workplace wellness! The holidays will be here before you know it, and as Halloween quickly turns into Thanksgiving, the open enrollment period for health insurance will begin for 2016. From November 1st, 2015 through January 31, 2016, your employees will be thinking ...
Views: 725 - Fatty liver and diabetes risks for liver fibrosis - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease occurs when fat accumulates in the liver. This can occur in individuals who don’t drink or who moderately drink alcohol. In some people non-alcoholic fatty liver disease causes no symptoms or complications. However, if it progresses it can ultimately lead to ...
Views: 1005 - Contact lens eye infection risk and prevention - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates roughly 41 million Americans use contact lenses. According to a new report presented by the CDC, nearly all contact lens wearers embark on risky behavior involving their contacts. Such behavior can increase a person’s risk of eye ...
Views: 823 - Human throat microbes linked with schizophrenia - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSchizophrenia is a condition which affects a person’s ability to think, reason, feel and distinguish what is real and what is imaginary. A person with schizophrenia may also have trouble in social settings. Schizophrenia is often described as multiple personalities, but that is not accurate. ...
Views: 682 - Backpack Safety Tips - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Dr. Charles V. NicolaiIt is essential for all children that attend schools to wear a weekly backpack. Although they come in handy, backpacks tend to be the leading cause of back and shoulder pain in both adults as well as even children. That said, we recommend at our medical practice that children never wear ...
Views: 1279 - CHIROPRACTIC Q&A WITH DR. AND MRS. NICOLAI - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Dr. Charles V. NicolaiQ. What conditions do chiropractors treat? A. Chiropractors often treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Q. Can a person who had back surgery see a chiropractor? A. Definitely. ...
Views: 1396 - Achieving Balance in Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ken KeisBalance: a state of equilibrium, steadiness of the body or emotions Living a balanced life can be challenging but, many times, our thinking―not events themselves―can cause a perceived imbalance. Some authors have you separate your life into work and personal life, plus many other ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - Easy Stress Reduction Techniques For A Healthy Mind - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaIdeally, you have perused the above articles before continuing to the stress techniques below. Since you have an essential comprehension, it is central that you practice stress reduction techniques day by day. Breathing appropriately is the most vital thing one can try wellzee stress relief ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Some Foods That Are Anti Inflammatory - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2015 from Josef BichlerInflammation is a part of our body's immune response. Without inflammation the body will be unable to heal. When inflammation is out of control, like in rheumatoid arthritis, then it can be damaging to the body. Inflammation plays a major part in diseases such as heart disease, cancer and ...
Views: 632 - Knowing about the different types of Tendonitis - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Robin joThe conditions of tendonitis are caused due to inflamed, irritated or microscopic tears of the tendons which are tough, flexible, fibrous bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. In most of the cases the cause of tendonitis is unknown, but the most common one among them is overuse of the ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Meditation May Not Be What You Think - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsWhat Is Meditation Really? Meditation is most commonly thought of as a process of relaxation and contemplation for spiritual purposes, or simply for becoming more in tune with your body. Actually, there are lots of reasons to meditate from emotional wellbeing, to very real benefits to your ...
Views: 1127 - Problems With Being Overweight - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaThe problems of being overweight go a long ways past how you really look or that garments don't generally fit you. When you are mindful of the perils of being too overwhelming you will have the capacity to choose the best strategy for you to shedding those overabundance pounds. You can make ...
Views: 1138 - Top 6 Anti Inflammatory Fruits - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Josef BichlerJoint pain can be difficult to live with and can severely affect your daily life. Arthritis and any other form of joint pain can actually make even the simplest form of movement to be difficult in your normal day to day life. Although you may actually feel like taking a pain pill to reduce the ...
Views: 570(1 vote) - Anti Aging Skin Care Secrets - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Lorraine MaitaLooking for the best anti aging skin care regime? The best anti aging skin care products are not necessarily what you put on your skin as what you put in your mouth. Oxidation and sun exposure cause wrinkles, sun exposure and hormone imbalances cause age spots, smoking, toxins and hormone ...
Views: 1362 - Weight Loss Options: Your choices can make you the biggest loser - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Lorraine MaitaWhy can’t you lose weight? Getting weight off and keeping it off tends to be a challenge for many people. Understanding your genetics and metabolism can help you choose among several weight loss options. Genetic pre disposition Genetics plays a role in weight gain, weight loss and weight ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Classical EFT Statements To Use For Physical Pain - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaYou may have seen some EFT videos or tapping scripts that tell you to say "I am fed up with this pain" for one round, followed by "I want to get rid of this pain" for the next round, then "I want to be pain-free" for the third round. Or you may have been advised to do one negative round followed ...
Views: 2282 - Overcome Your Resistance to Developing Healthy Habits - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Sandra MiniereOctober is breast cancer awareness month—the leading type of cancer in women (around 30%). Awareness focuses on prevention as well as treatment. Cancer prevention involves a healthy lifestyle and periodic screenings. Treatment involves making informed choices. The research connecting ...
Views: 1008 - Quick And Easy Health Tips To Stay Active And Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaAs we age everything backs off, our digestion system our repair and development directly down to new cells shaping. This is regular. So getting more fit at 40 and up you have to work more brilliant and take an alternate way to deal with shedding pounds. Our bodies won’t react to methods we used ...
Views: 1039 - Time gaps between pregnancies linked to osteoporosis - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOsteoporosis is a condition largely found among women – although men are not immune to developing it. It affects the bones, making them weak and brittle. Even everyday activities can become difficult for a person with osteoporosis because there is fear of a fracture from even the smallest amount ...
Views: 791 - If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t do this… - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNowadays who isn’t trying to drop a few pounds? With obesity being such a large problem in America, those last five, 10, even 20 pounds definitely need to go. There are many options out there if you are trying to lose weight: Increase physical activity, eat well, and in extreme cases, ...
Views: 906 - How to prevent memory loss and enhance memory power in the elderly - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur memories are a cherished part of who we are. When we recall moments that we have experienced, for a brief moment we are able to relive those memories. Each time a memory is formed it becomes ingrained in who we are and who we become. Our experiences greatly shape us, and when they become ...
Views: 1731 - Anti Inflammatory Fruits And Foods To Keep You Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2015 from Josef BichlerInflammo is a Latin word that means "to set on fire". Have you been feeling like you're on fire lately? No, I don't mean the good kind of fire - I mean inflammations. An inflammation is actually a good thing. Basically, it is your body's natural defense mechanism against infections and ...
Views: 672 - Maintaining your diet when you are suffering from knee Osteoarthritis: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Robin joIt is true that there is no such thing as an osteoarthritis diet. But if you eat some anti-inflammatory food this can surely help. This can ease the pain, stiffness, and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Though it may sound weird when it’s said to maintain a proper diet if you are ...
Views: 555 - The Secret to Fear no Man! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Kim GohThis is the third instalment on how to defend yourself the smart way. We have covered the biggest mistake in self defense and the secret to winning against an attacker twice your size. This article is about how to address your fear. Fear Fear is a natural reaction when you know your safety ...
Views: 1943 - How to Deal with Dental Fear in Kids - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Lora DavisIt is an open secret that children anywhere in the world are filled with dental fear; you don’t have to get too worried if your child frets anytime you mention a visit to you general family dentistry. However, if your know a few things about pediatric dentistry, you should be able to calm the ...
Views: 568 - High fiber foods for your daily diet - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFiber intake is an ongoing subject among many of us. We don’t eat enough, we eat too much, it constipates us and it makes us go. It’s hard to get the facts straight when it comes to fiber. The bottom line: fiber is essential, and knowing which foods provide high amounts of fiber can lead to ...
Views: 827 - Body hair not immune to aging - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWith aging comes many different changes. Wrinkles begin to show, body fat is harder to lose and there are changes to our own body hair. That’s right, your body hair changes as you get older. Body hair is not a normal topic of conversation, especially for women. It is one of those things that ...
Views: 1003 - If you sleep like this, you’re putting your memory at risk - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGetting a good night’s sleep is important if we want to be productive and happy. Our bodies have been telling us this for years and so have countless sleep studies. Now we’re learning that it’s not just the quality of sleep we get that is vital to our well-being, it’s also the sleep positions we ...
Views: 851 - Anti Inflammatory Spices - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Josef BichlerHave you ever noticed that whenever you get injured your body tends to swell up? Our body's natural reaction to various kinds of injuries or infections is swelling or redness of the infected part. This automatic response of our body is known as inflammation. There are basically two types of ...
Views: 640 - Do You Know What Is The Quickest Way to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Daniel WhiteThere is no shortcut or magic pill that can give you a slimmer body in less than a week. However, the quickest way to lose weight involves determination, clear set of goals, discipline, and the right techniques proven to give you evident results. You also need to make some tweaks to your ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - Find Out Exactly How to Lose Weight Fast for Men - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Daniel WhiteIf you come across this guide on how to lose weight fast for men during your online search, then you are exactly at the right place. Here, you will learn more about practical and doable techniques that work effectively in helping you shed pounds the quickest way possible. What's more, these ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Facts about heart palpitations - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn a healthy adult, the heart should average between 60 to 100 beats per minute. Factors which determine heart rate are activity level, exertion of the body and even stress levels. Throughout the day our heartbeats may quicken or slow; this is knows as heart palpitations. Heart palpations can be ...
Views: 1025 - 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: 1532 - BP (Be Proactive) Well-Being Figures in Blood Pressure Health - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Michelle StewartIn working with clients and providing advice and counsel encouraging them to focus on a well-being lifestyle, I often hear questions that start with. "I heard in the news... " This month one of the topics making news was high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading risk ...
Views: 868 - Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, symptoms and prevention - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen we discuss liver diseases many of us immediately think of alcohol or drug use. In reality there are actually over 100 different types of liver disease which can impact the function of the liver. The liver is the only organ in the body with regenerative capabilities. The liver has many ...
Views: 766 - What the sounds your body makes really mean - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEver been with a group of people and the next thing you know your stomach seems to be singing them all a song? It can be pretty embarrassing, but the truth of the matter is that our bodies make some pretty strange sounds. Sometimes bodily sounds can indicate hunger or that you have to visit ...
Views: 821 - Quickest Way to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Daniel WhiteA fit and slim body can give you a quick boost of confidence, since you no longer need to worry about excess fat hanging from your belly, thighs and other parts of your body. Moreover, once your weight stays within the normal range, this reduces your risks of developing diseases linked with ...
Views: 991 - Liquid Diet Weight Loss Programs - Do They Really Work? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Daniel WhiteYou have probably heard of some celebrities hooked on a liquid diet weight loss program designed to give people a slimmer body within the shortest amount of time. For others, this diet may appear effortless since all it takes is a few days of drinking clear soup, shakes or juices before they ...
Views: 993 - Best Weight Loss Program - What Are Your Options? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Daniel WhiteIf you are looking to slim down and improve your overall appearance, then it is important that you choose the best weight loss program suitable to your needs and condition. However, you may find it somewhat confusing and overwhelming finding the right program that suits you considering the ...
Views: 1148 - Know about thyroid nodules/cysts - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA thyroid nodule is a lump on the thyroid. The thyroid is located in the neck and is responsible for the regulation and release of hormones. Thyroid nodules – or cysts – can often be symptomless and go undetected, unless a doctor locates them during a check-up. If a thyroid nodule is large it ...
Views: 855 - 4 signs of a serious illness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneInflammation is the body’s way of protecting itself from harm, but it typically gets a bad reputation. Although inflammation can be a shield, it can harm our health as well. When inflammation lasts for months or even years, it becomes chronic inflammation and that is the type you want to ...
Views: 1050 - Distended bladder: Causes, symptoms and treatment - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCommon issues with the bladder involve incontinence, where a person frequently visits the bathroom and may even result in the bladder leaking. A person with bladder incontinence may have to wear diapers or pads to prevent the leakage from being noticeable. Another condition occurs when a person ...
Views: 1217 - Why your bowel movements may not be normal - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you suffer from constipation, you probably don’t visit the washroom very often. If you don’t have constipation, or diarrhea for that matter, but visit the bathroom numerous times a day, it that normal? When it comes to bowel movements it’s hard to know for sure what’s normal or not because ...
Views: 951 - Your coffeemaker is making you sick - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDoes your morning routine involve reaching for a cup of fresh brew from your coffeemaker? For many of us it does. Nothing starts our mornings off better than a warm java that gives us a much needed jolt to get us moving. Although the habit is routine and we don’t really think much about it – ...
Views: 806 - 10 Foods to boost mental sharpness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOver the last couple of years studies have suggested that junk food can be as addictive as heroine or smoking. This is because food can trigger feel-good chemicals in the brain such as dopamine. If greasy, sugary, processed foods can alter our brain then what happens when we eat healthy, ...
Views: 935 - EFT Tap That Stress Away - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaCan you literally use your fingers to stimulate your upper body and get rid of stress? Well, that is what we do with EFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques. We stimulate the upper body with the fingers whilst connecting to whatever is stressing us, and usually, the stress then goes away and ...
Views: 1977 - What EFT Tapping Is and What It Is Not - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaEvery now and then, there is controversy about what constitutes EFT Tapping, EFT, or Tapping, and what does not. It can be very confusing if you are looking to learn EFT or thinking of using an EFT practitioner. With this in mind, here are a few pointers about what constitutes EFT, Tapping, or ...
Views: 1792 - Why Confidence Doesn’t Just Happen: We need to Build it!! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyBuilding our Self Confidence is the Key to Overcoming road blocks and challenges whilst building great relationships Confidence isn’t something that happens naturally it is built with the life we lead, the decisions we make and most of all by overcoming our challenging moments. We will ...
Views: 1133 - How to lose weight fast in a natural way - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Anup KiranMost people are often of the assumption that the easy way is the best way. One thing you have to know is that when it comes to weight loss this is never the case. You need to make sure that you take the right way to lose weight. Unnatural ways such as surgery may be good but if not done well may ...
Views: 721 - Foods That Are Anti Inflammatory - Some Good Examples - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Josef BichlerIt is imperative for you to do everything possible to reduce inflammation. This should not be done simply because of pain experienced but also since inflammation is detrimental to your body. There are certain foods that are anti inflammatory in nature which if eaten can greatly reduce cases of ...
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