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- The Belief That Kills - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from gina greenThe Belief That Kills “The Normal Progression Of Disease” is taught in western medicine every inch of the way in school. I was taught this over and over in the medical training that I received in medical school. However, this model of “normal progression of a disease” doesn’t exist in the ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - The Healthier the Better: Your Brain’s Health Improvement - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Charles EduardosThey say that aging is one of the causes that lead to the deteriorating of your brain’s performance. As you grow older, your memory becomes out of form, this is why there are illnesses such as the unfortunate Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, there are already known ways that can help you better ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - The Heart Disease Fact That We All Need To Know - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Cliff FontenotThis article is going to deal with the one heart disease fact that we all should know about but no one ever really drives home enough. Maybe because it is so far out of our conception or but I think it might be because we don’t really want to know about it… So what is this heart disease ...
Views: 1259(4 votes) - The Holiday 5: Two Steps to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzEach year we repeat the same cycle. Each year we end the summer tanned, more fit and feeling great. Then the holiday season begins- first with orange tooth candy at Halloween (O.K. that's not even tasty), then the big turkey or tofurkey feast on Thanksgiving. By this time, our bodies and our ...
Views: 1476(4 votes) - The Second Half Of My Life - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Judy WrightHave you ever wondered what your destiny in life was? Did you ever ponder whether the road you were on was the one leading to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of me. Under a tree with my teddy bears ...
Views: 872(2 votes) - The Top Natural Skin Care Products Are Not Being Televised - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumIf you’re looking for the top natural skin care products, you’ll see lots of different reviews on the internet. What you’ll find here is a little bit different. Instead of learning about specific brands, you’ll learn about the best ingredients, in terms of safety and effectiveness. For ...
Views: 1127(5 votes) - The Value of High Intensity Weight Training - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Walter UrbanHigh intensity endurance weight training may be the right mix of physical activity that provides the best of cardio and weight training in half the time for baseline fit adults. For years we have been told mixing cardo training with weight training is a must to ensure we are effectively ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - The Value of Progressive Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Allan SosinA doctor friend recently asked me if our Institute for Progressive Medicine was ahead of the curve of medical practice today, and if I thought our methods were economical, or were so expensive that only the rich could afford them. I told him that we are ahead of the curve, that our philosophy ...
Views: 975(2 votes) - Three Simple Tips - How To Live A Longer Life With Less Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from James SchreiberSometimes it may seem like the strains and demands of modern society exceed human abilities. However, that is usually far from the truth. This article outlines how you can take things down a notch with three simple tips that will help you shrug off stress and anxiety, induce deep relaxation, and ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - To Keep Going, Your Heart Needs Foods with Magnesium - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart beats about 100,000 times a day. In 70 years, it will beat 2,500 million times, and still it will have to keep working; in fact, it never stops. Since one of your priorities is to keep it going, you need to make sure it gets the right materials so it can work for ever. Well, maybe not ...
Views: 1673(3 votes) - TRADING OLD LEARNING FOR NEW - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettOur old learning taught us that we were pre-programmed, preset in what we could think, do, accomplish, or even survive. It was not that long ago that we had every reason to believe that if our genetic pool included heart-disease, or cancer, or insanity, then we were destined to follow these ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - True Anti-Aging Secrets, Using Antioxidants, Skin Care And Common Sense - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Dori SchwaigerThe quest for the fountain of youth and the desire for vitality, robust health and ageless skin is a flame that burns bright in each of us once our youth begins to fade and we begin our inevitable journey into middle age. Staying young is an inescapable fact that is brought to our attention ...
Views: 2712(2 votes) - True or False: two new strategies to give me energy - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Hal WechslerTrue or False: “There Are Two-Strategies I Can Do At My Desk to Rejuvenate Me.” • 1. “You decide after you do a mind/body experiment.” • 2. “I like being the judge & jury.” • 3. “The first exercise is called “Friction” and changes your brainwaves (ElectroMagnetic Field), leading to a ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Understanding Toxicity - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from craig jacobsWe are a nation of people who have all kinds of toxins wandering the highways and byways of our bodies. But what does it mean to say "it's toxic?" Toxicity means that whatever that something is, it has the ability to damage your cellular function. Toxicity damages the little fuel factories ...
Views: 992(3 votes) - Use It or Lose It: Maintain Your Competitive Edge As You Age - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipIf you believe that accelerated loss of your mental acuity is inevitable with age, and that the loss of your competitive edge is certain to accompany that memory loss, you're not alone. But you are wrong. Age does have some effect on memory, but it's not an especially significant factor. ...
Views: 2020(4 votes) - Warrior's Dance - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from David LaderWarrior’s Dance is a powerful marriage of martial arts and dance. Traditional martial arts systems have evolved historically as warriors and spiritual seekers have experimented with and experienced the effects of various ways of moving. These systems originated as inspired students were moved ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Water Exercise For Arthritis Sufferers - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Lizzy BullockWhat is Arthritis? Arthritis affects an estimated 50 million people in America alone. The most common form, known as osteoarthritis occurs simply because the delicate joint tissues wear away over time. A more virulent form, rheumatoid arthritis, is in fact an autoimmune disease. Rheumatoid ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - Water/ Hydration - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Sheila KennedySome time ago I posted an article on Water/ Hydration on a site called Qondio, and this is an updated version of that article. How often are we told how important water is to us, and how often do we tell ourselves that we really should drink more water!! And yet in most instances we simply do ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - Weight Gain - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop"Pack your bags for the journey," Grandmother Growth advises softly. "Your Change may be rough in places, so cushion yourself. Your Change may have some hard edges, so let your contours round. Your wise blood is stirring and you are learning to let it move without attaching fear to its ...
Views: 1926(3 votes) - What Harmful Ingredients Are in Your Anti Aging Products? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Barb LulayYour anti aging products could contain harmful ingredients that could cause serious health issues. Your skin is sensitive and should not be subjected to harsh chemicals. What is even more shocking is that your anti aging products could contain chemicals that actually speed up the process of ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - What is The Buzzing of The Bees? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Hal WechslerThe Secret strategy of Buzzing of The Bees We trained a NYC attorney in Tripling (3x) his Speed Reading and Doubling his long-term memory. That was not what he emailed us about. One of the side-issues in the 12 hours of sessions includes a strategy called The Buzzing of The Bees. This is a ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Ellen WoodWHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW YOU COULDN’T FAIL? How do people accomplish amazing things? How does a young man working for a mobile phone store in Wales end up as a globally-recognized operatic tenor whose first CD sold more than two million copies? How does a young woman who lost her ...
Views: 5068(3 votes) - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - White Tea Uses In Skin Care: A Real Wrinkle Fighter! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhotini HendersonWhite Tea Better Than Green Tea: At least for skin! Next time you reach for a glass of coffee, you may want to grab a pot of white tea instead. New research from Kingston University in Britain shows white tea aids prevent wrinkles on aging skin. The scientists assayed the beneficial properties ...
Views: 3138(2 votes) - Why The Keto Diet Is So Effective for People Over 50 - Amazing Benefits Address Aging Adults Common Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2021 from Leon EdwardThe keto diet has gained in popularity in recent years and has become a nutritional plan favored by individuals of all ages. That said, this dietary roadmap might precipitate particularly important health benefits to persons over age 50. Keto Diet Overview Scientifically classified the ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Wrinkles - A Cure - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Gary BoltonIn an effort to lesson the effects of aging, ebery year more and more money is spent. Our efforts to combat wrinkles is one of the areas where we spend the largest amount of money. What if there was an all natural way to prevent or reverse wrinkles that did not require you to purchase the ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Wrong Diet Can Age You Soon! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Shruti TFor quite some time now the correlation between diet and aging has been a moot fact. Is there a relation between two? Yes would be the answer. Diet definitely affects the way you age. This means, in order to stay young as much you can, diet would be importantly involved. It is important to ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - Yes! I am Aging - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Margo KnoxI am getting older. Of course this is true for everyone, but it arrived for me so suddenly and I was a little unsure of how to be the best host to this arrival. I realized I am entering my Elder years and am now embracing the changes. My own parents gone and my children young men and women with ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Your Eyes Begin to Age After 30, Do this about it. - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Hal WechslerYour Eyes Begin to “Age” After 30: Discover a New Baby-Easy Strategy To Improve Them – Permanently – Into your Nineties. • 1. NeuroScience: School teaches us to read one-word-at-a-time, while hearing the words in our mind. We reinforce it daily from age 6 to 30. • “So what?” • 2. We ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Brain Fitness Neurobics Keep Your Brain Challenged, Healthy And Young - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhat are "neurobics"? Actually, this is a term you may not be familiar with, but it's similar to aerobics. Aerobics are exercises your body takes part in, and they keep you healthy and fit. By the same token, neurobics are exercises that your brain needs to stay fit, too. And if you do this day ...
Views: 6721(9 votes) - Lasting Memories And How to Keep Your Brain In Shape - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Martin MakThere are those who say wisdom comes with age, but that wisdom comes with a price as well. Fine lines, white hairs and failing memory may be constant reminders that age is catching up with us. By taking note of a few tips, we can maintain our mental acuity even as the years take a toll on our ...
Views: 1797(7 votes) - Your Beautiful Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Daniela SalesHealth and beauty of our skin is a very popular and important topic. There is an abundance of information and variety of advice on the topic of nurturing and creating a healthy, smooth, beautiful skin on your face and body. Market appears to be overcrowded with "miracle" creams, lotions, oils, ...
Views: 1701(7 votes) - *** Celery Can Reduce Brain Inflammation and Improve Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelA study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that a chemical found in celery can help to reduce brain inflammation which may have a vital role to play in the treatment of neurological diseases and auto-immune system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and ...
Views: 4196(6 votes) - From Death's Door to Masters Athlete of the Year - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Ed MayhewJanesville, Wisconsin's Lois Ann Gilmore overcame two major life-threatening diseases to become the USA Track & Field's Masters Athlete of the Year. For just about everyone her story is truly inspiring, but for those of us who struggle mightily to deal with a crick in our neck or the common ...
Views: 1478(5 votes) - *** Toxic Protein Linked to Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelAlzheimer's Disease Could Be Tackled by Treating the Liver of Sufferers, So They Can Dispose of a Toxic Protein Linked to the Illness Scientists believe that helping the liver to clear amyloid-beta protein from the blood could provide a new way of combating the devastating effects of ...
Views: 1512(4 votes) - Fun! Where is This and Why Do I Need It? Part # 3 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Carolyn BatesLife balance, emotional health, reducing stress, these are all current topics for everyone, not just Baby Boomers and those over 40. One of the most effective antidotes to these realities of life today is to create memories, especially with those you love and care about. FUN? Always a good ...
Views: 4330(4 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12093(4 votes) - Oxygen's Vital Importance to the Human Body - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Betty HartCancer cells cannot grow in an oxygen rich environment. So says Dr Otto Warburg, Nobel prize winner. Dr Warburg says that when oxygen is deficient within our cells and fermentation is exchanged for a cell’s energy, the pathway to cancer is opened..When the normal respiration of body cells is ...
Views: 12093(4 votes) - Vitamin D: Healer or Health Hazard? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaGet ready for a mainstream media headline proclaiming that vitamin D causes fractures. Yup, you read that right. Causes, not prevents. Is it true? Well, no. Let’s go to the videotape. Vitamin D is the new superstar of nutrients, having been found in recent years to be associated ...
Views: 1665(4 votes) - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn parts 1 and 2 of Why Some of Us Age Much Faster ... we learned that the larger the gap between our beliefs (read that, EXPECTATIONS) and our desires, the greater the stress that we experience. It is this resultant stress, or self-imposed resistance to our aspirations, that makes us age faster ...
Views: 1349(4 votes) - ***The Effects of Fish Oil on Memory - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelMore and more research proves that the health of your brain is directly linked to your diet. Specific nutrients and vitamins can improve cognitive function and strengthen nerve connection. By making a few simple changes to your diet, it is possible to protect and preserve the brain and improve ...
Views: 2730(7 votes) - 7 Tips to Reduce Skin Wrinkles Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumWhat’s a good firming and wrinkle treatment for skin? There are actually lots of them. Here’s a quick look at 7 of the good ones. No trip to the cosmetic surgeon required. 1. Use a Cream Containing Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that you might be familiar with. It is ...
Views: 1651(7 votes) - ***Vitamin D is very good for both you and your brain - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Steffan AbelIn a recent study, researchers evaluated the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (better known by its simple name of vitamin D to you and me) in a group of 3,369 men between the ages of 40 and 79. They also measured the subjects' cognitive performance, based on the results of three different tests ...
Views: 1680(6 votes) - 7 Secrets to Controlling Aging - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Mark FooYes, we all wish we could find the Fountain of Youth. In this time and age, the whole world is stuck on intelligence and looking good regardless of their age. Almost everyone sits waiting for the next quick beauty fix to hit the market. Regardless what it may be – from diets to Botox injections, ...
Views: 1263(9 votes) - Cardiac Catheterizations - Done Without Reason - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinCoronary angiograms are injections of dye into the arteries of the heart to visualize blockages. Access to these arteries is obtained through the femoral artery, located in the groin. Well over a million of these procedures are performed every year in the United States. The purpose of the ...
Views: 1079(3 votes) - Cholesterol and the Pharmaceutical Industry's Biggest Secret - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2003 from Shane EllisonA commonly held myth is that high cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, is a major risk factor for heart disease (known as atherosclerosis). Thus, in a panicked attempt to prevent this pandemic killer millions of people are using cholesterol-lowering drugs. However, when we consider the ...
Views: 2882(3 votes) - Daniela Barnea Found Her Niche -- Isn't It Great! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Ed MayhewWhile in her forties, constantly driving her kids to and from water polo and swim team practices, little did Daniela Barnea know that she had found her niche. No, not a career as a chauffeur, but competitive swimming. As a teen Daniela had enjoyed swimming at the local YWCA, but was not ...
Views: 1542(3 votes) - How to Find Natural & Chemical Free Skin Care Products for Men - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumThere has been a growing interest in finding high quality skin care products for men as of late, and the cosmetics industry has taken notice of this fact. Over the last few years they have introduced hundreds of new products aimed at getting a man’s attention. The question is do most of these ...
Views: 1523(3 votes) - How To Look Younger - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesAlthough aging is inevitable, you can still significantly reduce the effects of time. We do not have to look old before our time if we do not want to. We can become that well polished vintage car that turns everyone’s head if we so desire. It just takes a few simple lifestyle ...
Views: 1677(3 votes) - Improving Your Memory With Brain Exercises , Brain Games - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardMemories can be a very basic part of us because they literally make up a large part of who we are. We remember good and bad times, memorable times, and so on. Unfortunately, sometimes our memories begin to fail us, such as when we forget what we've come to a particular room to do or a similar ...
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