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- Renowned Organic Argan oil from Fushi - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdThe outstanding cosmetic and nutritional qualities of Argan oil can hardly be more diverse: it has an intensive moisturising effect and strengthens the skin’s natural defence. The Argan nut comes from the Argan tree and grows only in the South Western part of Morocco. From these Argan nuts, a ...
Views: 1953 - Sun exposure jumpstarts premature skin aging - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Steven SternWhile so many people are working hard to stay and look young, one common thing they tend to overlook is how unprotected sun exposure can prematurely age their skin. A sun-kissed look might be attractive, but that sun exposure jumpstarts early texture irregularities that can add on ...
Views: 920 - L Glutamine benefits - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Larry SalazarL glutamine benefits are huge. Normal concentrations in a healthy individual are about 100,000 mg. Glutamine is produced and maintained in the muscles. Deficiency causes the body to strip it from the muscles causing muscular decline or atrophy. It is the most abundant amino acid in the ...
Views: 2432 - L-Arginine---The new heart superstar?? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Larry SalazarL arginine benefits are many. Is it the new heart hero? Studies are suggesting just that. However this super amino acid treats a variety of conditons from skin rejuvenation to cancer. Because of its usefulness many consider this amino the tenth essential amino acid. L arginine benefits and ...
Views: 1713 - Self-Destruction Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililNobody is perfect and we all practice some form of self-destructive behavior to various degrees. But when it negatively impacts your overall quality of life it is time to make a change at any age. Here are some simple tips to do so. Cigarette smoking, inactivity, alcohol abuse, obesity, drug ...
Views: 1190 - Preventing Arthritis As We Get Older - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililAs we get older most of us will suffer from arthritis to varying degrees. Arthritis cannot be stopped but it can be slowed. Here are some easy tips to slow the progression if arthritis. To an extent, we all experience some degree of osteoarthritis as we get older as our joint cartilage wears ...
Views: 1050 - New Findings in Genetics Will Forever Change the Way You View Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Isaac EliazThe iceberg has melted in the medical world as scientists begin to unlock the mysteries of our genetic codes. The old way of thinking – that you are destined to experience a particular disease or condition because it “runs in your family” – is now an outmoded view of how the body works. Genetics ...
Views: 4033 - Why Poor Sleep Is Norm in Cancer (with Solutions) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovAdvance of cancer malignancy aggravates sleep problems. Many medical studies proved a clear link between insomnia and cancer (Berger 2009; Hearson et al 2008; Lee at al 2004; Roscoe et al 2008; Sateia et al 2008). Public medicine at this time is unable to clarify the reason responsible for this ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - 10 Action Tips for Supporting Your Body & the Planet’s Ecology - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Donna GatesWhy have we become addicted to foods that taste good yet make us feel full and lazy, weaken us, harm our immune systems, and shorten our life spans? We've forgotten who we really are. We have forgotten the divinity of our true selves; and we have forgotten why we are really here. We were ...
Views: 1201 - ***Nutrition - the Raw Material for Senior Health and Lifetime Fitness (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiLet’s recap the important concepts of the last article (Nutrition (Part 1)). The first important concept is that in order to optimally perform the daily process of repairing the body and meeting its energy demands; we must eat REAL foods and eat very little industrially altered, manufactured ...
Views: 2508 - Nutrition - the Raw Material for Senior Health and Lifetime Fitness (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiFood, what we eat daily, provides the basic materials that build and sustain our bodies. In our prime we can seemingly eat anything and digest it, absorb it, assimilate it and utilize it. But as we age, stomach acid and enzyme production decrease, digestion worsens, absorption and assimilation ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - ***Aerobics - To Recover and Maintain your Heart/Lung/Vascular Fitness. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiWhen you push exercise to your aerobic limits, your cardiovascular/pulmonary system improves; it's called the 'training effect'. Your body adapts to the measured stress by becoming more efficient at getting oxygen to the cells, and the cells become more efficient in performing all their various ...
Views: 1964(1 vote) - ***Exercise - The primary driver for reversing age-related functional decline. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiThe key underlying principle to be grasped with regard to Exercise is this: The body is a demand-driven, adaptable, living system that requires movement and muscular activity to maintain its function. Observe what happens to someone bedridden in a hospital; muscle mass, flexibility, strength, ...
Views: 2703(1 vote) - 6 Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 6 Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life * Steven Spielberg has recently made his case for "Super 8." In the spirit of less-is-more, I make mine for Super 6: the list of six factors most likely to add years to our lives, and life to ...
Views: 2622(3 votes) - The Theory of Oxidative Stress: Free Radicals Turn Hair Gray - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Frederica Hegney(Part 1 of a two Part Review of Oxidative Stress Theory For Grey Hair) Let’s deal with it: 2011 is the year of the free radicals. From skincare systems encouraging us to shield ourselves from unsafe free radicals to diets meant to purge us from these cell-damaging entities, it appears as ...
Views: 2699(1 vote) - Food For Healthy Ageing - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from simran mundraMany people are continuously stressed thinking about ageing? The main cause of ageing is an unhealthy lifestyle. Herewith I present some tips for healthy ageing. Avoid smoking, exercise regularly and always an eat balanced diet. Here are some foods for certain key parts of the body. To maintain ...
Views: 817 - Hypnosis aids a stroke victim - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Nicholas PollakNICHOLAS D. POLLAK Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Master Hypnotist Handwriting Analyst 310.204.3321 www.hypnotherapy4you.net nickpollak@hypnotherapy4you.net Just recently I went on a three day cruise with my wife to attend her high school reunion. While there I talked with many ...
Views: 6504(1 vote) - Three Timely Acne-Free Tips for a For More Confident You - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Cary CashEveryone knows how dismal it's to be suffering from problematic skin like acnes, particularly the when in joyful seasons like Christmas or even events like celebrations or even worse, prom nights! As a result, any kind of tips about how to eliminate acne breakouts are just as welcomed as the ...
Views: 890 - Five Important Health Benefits of Pomegranate - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Edwin BartolomePomegranate is one of the oldest fruits known to man. It is also believed to be among the top health foods as its antioxidant, vitamin and mineral content are almost second to none. Prominently featured in Greek mythology and literature, as well as in the Bible, the pomegranate fruit has ...
Views: 1364 - All Natural Weight Loss Plan - Easy Methods to Achieve Your Goals in Record Time! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Donald JohnsonReducing weight is often rather difficult especially if you would only consider artificial and extremely expensive procedures just to be capable of burn off fat. Many people have been having tons of issues in relation to losing weight, as most do not know that we now have lots of natural ...
Views: 758 - A Practical Plan to Weight reduction - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Brenda CatonA Practical Plan to Weight reduction During the last few decades we have seen a substantial rise in the quantity of take out restaurants. The usual fast food chains are available along main highways and in virtually every city. The meals offered in this style of restaurant is usually high in ...
Views: 669 - Quick Weight Loss Secrets: 3 Strategies To Keep You Motivated And Reach Your Weight Loss Goals Quicker! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Toby ShawWeight reduction motivation is likely one of the most important factors for having a profitable diet. With out motivation you will be unable to lose any weight at all. Weight reduction motivation offers you the extra push if you want it the most. Weight reduction motivation makes you jog that ...
Views: 565 - About Face! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maryanne ComarotoWe are reminded that “a face has launched a thousand ships,” according to Christopher Marlowe referring to Helen in Homer’s Odyssey. Yet what most of us forget is that Helen was 12 years old! What child isn’t precious and beautiful (and certainly worth sending out a rescue mission for) at age ...
Views: 1394 - Research shows supplements best to boost vitamin D - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from John VanseDespite of all the publicity over recent years about the significant numbers of people shown to be suffering from Vitamin D deficiency, there is still a belief that the only reason we should be increasing our intake of Vitamin D because it makes our bones stronger as is aids the absorption of ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Life Is a Bowlful of -- Jello? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerI don’t want to seem to be pushing a name brand but I have been thinking a lot about Jello of late. You know, the sweet, fruity, wiggly stuff that used to be a fixture at everything from family meals to church dinners. I’ve been thinking about Jello because of the metaphors that surround it ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - CO-ENZYME Q10 the miracle in every human cell - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Daniel ClementineWHAT A DOCTOR HAS TO SAY ABOUT CO-ENZYME Q10 (Co-Q10) Co-enzyme Q10: Miracle Nutrient of the New Millennium Arthur M. Echana, MD, ND, MACNEM (Member of Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine) What is Co-enzyme Q10? CoQ10 (Ubidecaronene, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinone-50) is a ...
Views: 3134(1 vote) - Staying Fit, Healthy and Strong for the Rest of Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiTo optimize fitness for life, there are 6 key areas that should be attended to on a consistent, life-long basis. We can slack our attention for brief periods without much consequence, but get back on track quickly and the results are better. On the Senior Fitness.com website these 6 topics ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Brain Stimulation To Longevity And A Prosperous Life - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Greg FrostThe power of brain is enormous and if it is programmed in the right way, it is capable of achieving a lot more than what we do today. Mental programming is highly essential to bring about longevity to the human brain and life, as a whole. To understand mental programming, it must be known that ...
Views: 931 - Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream Eliminates Stretch Marks Painlessly Within Weeks - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from David arndellStretch marks remain on your stomach and hips long after your pregnancy, often for years. In fact, it is easy for women to shake off their excess body weight gained after pregnancy, but the same cannot be said for stretch marks. Fortunately, the present generation does not have to put up with ...
Views: 3112(1 vote) - Cardio Cocktail an essential Nutritional supplement for your Cardiovascular system - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Aleta SmithCardio Cocktail is really an unbelievable nutritive health supplement that will actually do wonders for your heart. Cardio Cocktail serves as a liquid which guarantees quick distribution to your entire body. Every part posseses an awesome five grams of L. Arginine, an essential amino acid ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Introducing NLP for tomorrow - In-Depth Review - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Betty KennerAs a scientific know-how, Neurolinguistic programming has an unbelievable achievement for instigating quick also capable change in groups & individuals. Many people study Nlp to aid them in becoming more competent in their chosen occupation. There is a extensive amount of superior training ...
Views: 756 - Cleanliness is essential for your health and your image in peer groups - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Glyn JonesCleaning is really essential. Either it is a home or a commercial place, cleaning is equally important for all the places. Besides being a part of general etiquettes, it is much of making a great impression over your visitors and on lookers. We all love to have a clean and tidy surrounding ...
Views: 5369(1 vote) - Periodontal Disease And Your Health Explains Marietta Dentist - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kirk KimmerlingPreventing gum (periodontal) disease is an important factor in maintaining healthy hygiene in your mouth. Knowing the link between gum disease and systemic disease, any person interested in maintaining optimal health should have the best oral hygiene possible. Brushing twice a day, flossing ...
Views: 1472 - An Entirely New Class of Therapeutic Exercises - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Lawrence GoldMost therapeutic exercises used to treat lingering pain from postural stress fall into one of two classes. * strengthening exercises * stretching exercises Another, new class exists, however: * somatic exercises Somatic exercises improve awareness of movement, control of ...
Views: 1426 - How To Enjoy Life And Stay Young In Face Of The Aging Years - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Sarah AndersonAre you afraid of your age and dread the oncoming years, or are you enjoying life to the fullest. Discover why your aging years are fearful, and how to overcome. A friend posed to me a question a week ago "Age doesn't bother you, does it?" Did I have to think about it? Absolutely not. Age is ...
Views: 2177(1 vote) - Anti Aging Secrets that will Keep People Guessing About Your New Youthful Look - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Claire BullerwellIn a society where billion dollar industries are built on the shoulders of people who have given high value on youthful appearance, aging is seen as a curse, a terrible predicament that comes with a heavy baggage filled with ugly symptoms like wrinkles, age spots, crow lines, sagging skin, and ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Wine Allergy - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergMany people like to drink a glass of wine when celebrating special occasions and holidays with friends and family. And who wouldn't enjoy warming up next to a crackling fire with a delicious pinot noir and a great book? Medical research has indicated that people who drink occasionally actually ...
Views: 1791 - Looking Good and Feeling Great - Healthy Aging - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Chris BrinesAging is an inevitability built in to all of our lives since birth, always looming in the distance and getting closer as the years go by. The deterioration of one's health is a process that occurs in unison with our advancing years. While science, technology and medicine have yet to jointly ...
Views: 807 - How Natural Medicine Views the Heart - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David OrmanI have been doing quite a number of tweets (twitter.com/docwellness) about the Heart lately so I decided to write a blog about this subject. Oriental medicine refers to it as the Emperor. Natural Medicine views this as 50% of the immune system. Art and literature see this as the source of ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Doing an Anti Aging Diet the Right Way - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Claire BullerwellWhat a number of people don’t know is that what we put inside our body can be easily seen outside. Our skin shows the state of our health and if we don’t have the right diet, our skin will easily develop wrinkles and age spots, lose its elasticity, and give us an overall aged look. Who wants to ...
Views: 899 - Anti vitiligo oil - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from vitiligo treatmentAre you or your loved ones are suffering from vitiligo disease? Do you want quick re-pigmentation of skin disorder cells caused by vitiligo? Then now you can get rid from white patches easily. Anti vitiligo oil is herbal product for the vitiligo treatment. It is a complete solution of skin ...
Views: 1650 - Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula: Part 3 - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David OrmanThis is the third part of the Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula. Is the delivery method effective? What is the ideal delivery method for HGH? FACT: Sprays are a convenient fad, entertaining and fun to mist about. However, because Human growth hormone is a large, ...
Views: 1206 - Sun Clothing and Your Precious Child's Health - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David A. ShirSun clothing may not exactly be on top of an ordinary parent's shopping list. After all, the popular idea is that sunscreens and sunblocks along with cover-ups are sufficient protection against the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays. But this is untrue in every way possible because ...
Views: 832 - DNA repair topical treatments offer great results - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Steven SternWhile some may say that the facial aging process is a difficult one to tackle, those using DNA repair topical treatments may beg to differ. Scientists have stepped in, developing a myriad of DNA repair systems which involve the delicate blend of enzymes and biotechnology. The results have been ...
Views: 1170 - Anti-Aging Secrets to Reverse the Process of Aging - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from John S LFor many years now both the general population and the researchers of the world have been continuously finding some kind of anti-aging secrets to reverse or slow down the process of aging in order to have a youthful look for many years to come. It is very natural that as we get older we are ...
Views: 802 - Transforming Sob Stories Into Wabi Sabi Stories: The Art of Being Perfectly Imperfect - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWabi Sabi (wah-bee sah-bee) is a Japanese concept of life and art in which beauty is found in things that are weathered, asymmetrical, incomplete, imperfect and impermanent. As I age, my body is becoming all of the above and, therefore, Wabi Sabi has become my new kemo sahbee (faithful friend). ...
Views: 2114(1 vote) - What To Do About Cold Intolerance - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from George SolMany people are intolerant to cold weather. A random survey of people over 18 years old showed that in excess of 50 percent reported that their extremities were often sensitive to cold. Many people have extreme sensitivity and often discover that their fingers and toes can turn blue. This ...
Views: 3298 - Maintaining Balance Is Crucial As We Grow Older - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Sara DillingerHas anyone ever told you that you have rocks in your head? It was undoubtedly meant as an insult, but it’s true, you know. Or sort of true. Actually, the balance organ in the inner ear is lined with tiny hair-like cilia. There are also tiny calcium carbonate stones – the so-called rocks in ...
Views: 1348 - Ideal Summer Skin - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Marie MalacamanTo achieve a great, dewy complexion for summer, the suitable skin technique needs three key factors: exfoliation, moisturization, and protection. The 1st step in refreshing our skin’s condition is exfoliation. Several treatments and levels of sloughing skin off can be used eliminate the ...
Views: 1121 - Walking With Nose Breathing Only To Fight Stress, Aging and Low Body Oxygen Levels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovHundreds of medical doctors prescribe physical exercise with nose breathing to their patients these days. This is because of a tremendous difference and safety of nose breathing in relation to acute exacerbations, diseases and general health. Mouth breathing leads to exercise-induced asthma ...
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