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- Foods To Keep Your Blood Alkaline - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Betty HartYour Food Guide for Achieving a Healthy Acid/Alkaline Balance To help achieve a healthy balanced pH level, refer to the chart below. Keep in mind the more alkaline and less acidic the food source the better for your overall health and well-being. According to the health experts,75% of ...
Views: 34942(3 votes) - L-arginine, Nitric Oxide And Sexual Health - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Dan HammerThis article will show you how nitric oxide (a dangerous free radical) and L-arginine (an essential amino acid) are critical components to your sexual health. In fact, good sexual health would be impossible, at least for humans, without these two necessary molecules. Location, Location, ...
Views: 29036(4 votes) - Why Sweat Is Good For Your Skin? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from George PrugarMost people don’t really enjoy sweating. In fact, sweat can be a large problem when it comes to working out, walking on a hot day, or meeting someone that makes your pulse race. Still, sweat is actually good for your skin...and it might even slow down the aging process. Ahh! Sweat! Sweat has ...
Views: 15280(5 votes) - Glaucoma: Natural Medicine Factors - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutNutrition in Glaucoma The first step in developing a good balanced foundation for your nutritional program is to begin with a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. A multiple to be used by someone with glaucoma should have both vitamin A and beta carotene according to some ...
Views: 14176(1 vote) - Dry Eye: Prevention & Reversal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutDry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions. In 1990, about 33 million Americans experienced varying degrees of dry eye symptoms. By 1997 that figure increased to an alarming 59 million. The symptoms may include dryness, grittiness, irritation, burning and even excessive tearing or ...
Views: 13933(1 vote) - 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) - Alzheimer's Disease and Magnetic Fields - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure. AD worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were ...
Views: 11851(1 vote) - Anti-Aging and Cellular Injury - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAt the cellular level, aging is a process of declining capacity for repair of cell injury. With aging there is cumulative, un-repaired or poorly-repaired natural or unnatural cell injury. This is “death by a 1000 cuts.” Cell injury results when • cells can no longer adapt to stress, • ...
Views: 11601(2 votes) - Balance Disorders in Elderly People - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Connie LimonAbout 9 percent of adults age 65 and older report having problems with balance. Good balance is essential to being able to control and maintain your body’s position while moving and remaining still. Good balance helps you: • Walk without staggering • Arise from chairs without falling • Climb ...
Views: 11299(1 vote) - Macular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutMacular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration Preventing Blindness John is a well-known radio personality and film producer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the nutritional field. To his frustration, and despite a healthy diet and nutritional supplementation, he had progressed ...
Views: 11081 - ***The estrogen connection to ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Linda RoggliBefore menopause, "Sylvia" was plagued by severe PMS (now known as PMDD - Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder). She had migraines each month in tandem with her period and her work suffered because she lost focus regularly. After menopause her brain fog worsened. Little did she know that her ...
Views: 11007 - Pearl Powder Is The Key To Flawless Skin And Longevity - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Sarah AndersonToday's women, more than ever, are trying diligently to rejuvenate their youthful appearance, to suspend the evidence of time. Rampant fear of growing old and wrinkled keeps us in a constant search for the perfect anti aging product, one that will take us to the fountain of youth. The good ...
Views: 10995(1 vote) - Main Symptoms of Honey Allergy In Adults and Children - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Balas OvidiuHoney allergy is a common problem among consumers of honey across the world. It is fatal in little babies who are below twelve months old. When analyzing honey allergy symptoms you should consider adults and children. Infants develop a condition called botulism which occurs due to the presence ...
Views: 10905 - Glaucoma: Prevention and Reversal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutGlaucoma actually represents many different diseases, affecting all age groups from newborns to the elderly. It can be very painful, or can progress without any symptoms. Glaucoma is a major cause of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma is often associated with high pressure in the eyes, however a ...
Views: 10681(2 votes) - Magnetic Fields (PEMF) and Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukWhen willpower doesn’t work, smokers who want to quit may have a new tool someday: magnetic brain stimulation. A study of 115 smokers found that 13 sessions of the treatment over three weeks helped some heavy smokers quit for as long as six months. This noninvasive technique, called ...
Views: 10586(2 votes) - Cataracts and Botanical Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutThere are many traditional botanical remedies that have been suggested for people forming Cataracts: Aloe-socotrina: Aloe vera (Aloe socotrina) juice has been recommended in eye drop form, taken twice a day. Bee-products: Royal jelly, taken 1 tsp/ twice a day, has been suggested. ...
Views: 9527(1 vote) - Dr. Oz, America’s Heart Doctor, Gives Anti-Aging Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Therese PattersonDr. Oz says that we can control 70 percent of our aging destiny with the right choices and that we ALL can live to be 100! Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen have written a best seller entitled YOU: Staying Young. They recommend a few simple alterations we can all do to turn back time with ...
Views: 8947(5 votes) - What Is A Bulging Disc, And What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensWhen someone tells you that you have a bulging disk, or you read it on your MRI report, you may wonder what that means. Is that what is causing my pain? Will it go away? Do I need surgery? How can I fix it? These are all good questions that need to be answered before you decide what ...
Views: 8865 - Best Body Skin Tightening Cream for Sagging Skin - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumBefore you buy a body skin tightening cream, take a moment to read this article. Most of the lotions on the market are primarily composed of mineral oil, which won’t help you tighten up saggy skin. Some women love mineral oil, which is what we sometimes refer to as baby oil. They credit ...
Views: 8860(6 votes) - Cataracts and Homeopathic Medicines - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutHomeopathic Medicines used in the treatment of Cataract: Note that not all listed symptoms need be present for a remedy to work on the other symptoms. It is best to consult a homeopathic practitioner or a homeopathic repertory and materia medica to more fully repertorize your symptoms before ...
Views: 8732(2 votes) - The Many Benefits of Orthotic Insoles - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsThe use of therapeutic orthotic insoles can have a major influence on the health of your body. Did you know that at least seventy percent of people suffer from a foot condition which impairs the normal function of the body? Overpronation – or excessive pronation of the foot affects almost three ...
Views: 8508 - Uncomplicated Face Exercises To Overcome Or Reduce Below Eye Wrinkles And Eye Bags - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Deidre BesterIf you suffer from eye bags and dark circles about the eyes, you are losing the war against aging. And it will just worsen unless you try to remedy or commence some sort of treatment to fight bags, wrinkles, and dark circles under and in the region of the eyes. Read on to discover how to ...
Views: 8493 - Menopause - the Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWHAT IS MENOPAUSE? To the MD, menopause is the last drop of blood a woman sheds. A woman can be peri-menopausal (around menopause) or post-menopausal (after menopause) but she can never be menopausal, according to this definition. To most women, however, the years between the first suspicion ...
Views: 8389(2 votes) - Speech Dysfunctions In Parkinson's Disease - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2007 from Jeremy ParkerParkinson's disease often affects the patient’s ability to speak clearly and this is often considered one of its worse symptoms. For many patients, the loss of their ability to communicate clearly to others is heartbreaking. For these patients, they have the added problem of feeling as if they ...
Views: 8231(1 vote) - How to Overcome Tragedy and Loss - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffHas the loss of a loved one, a major physical or financial tragedy or a global disaster brought your world to a screeching halt? Are you finding it hard to deal with the emotional rollercoaster, blaming yourself and feeling anger and helplessness all at the same time? Loss from a major ...
Views: 8211 - How To Get Your Life Back Through Detoxing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Barbara FrankHOW TO GET YOUR LIFE BACK THROUGH DETOXING by Barbara Frank Does it feel like something is slowly stealing away your energy and vitality? Are you exhausted when you come home from work or after minor activities? Do you have minor or major aches and pains, skin problems, thinning ...
Views: 8063(1 vote) - Ph Perhaps the Cause of Disease - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Puriti Programs for Life Choose Freedom Choose LoveHave you ever wondered if the diseases raging through our society have a common cause? Many doctors, herbalists and nutritionists believe that the explanation may come down to three words; Acid - Alkaline Imbalance Over acidity can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems ...
Views: 8058(1 vote) - What the Bleep We Know About Cataract & Nutrition! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutThe clarity of the crystalline lens in the eye is one of the most important predictors of longevity. The average person suffering cataract formation only lives 5 years after cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure in Medicare. What the bleep do we know about nutrition and ...
Views: 7762(2 votes) - Reverse Aging the RIGHT Way with The Five Tibetan Rites - Learn How - Watch the YouTube Video - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Ellen WoodFive years ago when I happened onto the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation in a book called “The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth” by Peter Kelder, I knew instinctively these exercises would help me grow younger, and they have! Known as The Five Tibetans, this series of movements form a ...
Views: 7753(4 votes) - ***The 10 Theories Behind Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAlthough I personally believe that Alzheimer's is multi-factorial (i.e. there is not one sole cause that leads to its development or progression) below I have tried to link together the possible causes of Alzheimer's into categories. These are listed in no particular order as, I believe, in ...
Views: 7614(1 vote) - THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE The Real Story Behind Growth Hormone: Can It Safely Reverse Aging? - by Have you been hearing a lot about the Human Growth Hormone (hGH) lately? It’s been hard to avoid hearing about its ability to reverse the aging process and restore the aging body. Study after study has detailed the rejuvenating effects of hGH on almost every system of the body.
Just what is ...
Views: 7193(1 vote) - How to Reduce Forehead Frown Lines Quickly and Naturally? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from chic healthFrowning stretches skin around the muscles of forehead, mouth and between the eyes. They emerge due to tedious movement of the muscles under the skin and are also known as dynamic wrinkles. Elastin and collagen are the two proteins, which gives the skin, its thickness and ability to go back to ...
Views: 7088 - 5 Ways Poor Blood Circulation Can Affect Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Jeremy Cornish5 Ways Blood Stagnation Can Impact Your Health The Blood: Two Perspectives Our blood is responsible for circulating oxygen and nutrients to every cell of the body, as well as bringing warmth, and removing metabolic waste products. Western Medicine recognizes the importance of the ...
Views: 7084(7 votes) - Lose Focus ? Poor Concentration ? Aging Brain? Brain Fatigue ? Brain Health Exercise Solves Problem - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2021 from Leon EdwardYou may have already heard about how important it is to exercise your brain. There are many benefits that you should be aware of. Once you learn all the facts you will very likely be motivated to participate in activities that exercise your brain. The first thing you should understand is that ...
Views: 7052(2 votes) - Undereating is the Secret to Health, Beauty and Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Mike IngrahamOne of the most powerful ways to turn back the biological clock, improve your health and become more radiant is to greatly reduce the amount of food you eat. In fact the resulting gene expression initiated by caloric restriction is the only proven “anti-aging” method known. The simple ...
Views: 6980(4 votes) - 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) - Best Exercise for Cellulite and Understanding the Lower Body Muscles - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Susan MagnaFrom the midsection down to your ankles you'll find ninety individual muscles, forty-five on each side. When the lower body muscles are not stimulated they lose their sculpt. They lose the tight tone plus they get saggy, soft and deflated. The physiological expression for this is Muscular ...
Views: 6675(2 votes) - Are You A Boomer Or A Zoomer? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from David DemkoMany Baby Boomers are literally built to last 100 years. In fact, the CDC estimates at least one million boomers to achieve that goal. Will you become a member of this one-in-a-million longevity club? Could be. Afterall, living a long time takes more than smart-genes and dumb-luck. Eighty ...
Views: 6521(1 vote) - 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) - ***Don't Become a Statistic in the Bone Loss Epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHBone Loss Bone loss is a big deal and a growing problem. It is also something that can be avoided or minimized with proper attention and prevention. Do you know the Six "P" Words to Optimal Health? "Prior Planning and Prevention Prevents Poor Performance." This saying also applies to our bone ...
Views: 6169(5 votes) - 4 Steps to Help You Overcome Your Mid-Life Happiness Slump - by Submitted on May 24, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYou don't need to turn back the clock to be happy. These tips will help you navigate mid-life. Every time I wish my 96-year-old Uncle to have a fabulous day, he answers enthusiastically with, "every day is a great day." Attitude is a major factor in one's outlook on life, but economic and ...
Views: 6140(1 vote) - Separating The Truth From The Myths About Facial Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Tamsin HoffmanThere are quite a few myths about facial exercises that remove the opportunity of many men and women harnessing this holistic tool to look younger, or even transform their face to its former glory. Let's look at some of these myths! For those who are not sure what yoga facial exercises are, ...
Views: 5983 - Why Symphony Conductors live longer - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Symphony Conductors Live Longer. If you read the obituaries for fun and as social history, the #1 occupation producing healthy, long living folks – I mean into their 90s – are musical conductors making ridiculous arm gestures. Can their secret of healthy, long lives, work for ...
Views: 5951(4 votes) - Earl Fee Shows How to Go From Good to Great - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Ed MayhewThe speed at which one ages varies greatly. Repeatedly reading about and listening to men and women, just like you, who in their 40s, 60s, 80s … are proven to be in better shape, biologically younger, than the great majority of young adults challenges any self-destructive, self-limiting beliefs ...
Views: 5878(2 votes) - Skin Treatment Basics: Improve Your Skin’s Health In A Steam Room - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Andy HintonIf you want to look younger, it’s critical to use the right skin care products. LifeCell is one of those products I wouldn’t be without because it works better than anything else I’ve ever tried. But even when you think you’ve found the best product ever, there are usually additional skin ...
Views: 5815 - Body and Hair Changes to Expect as You Age: Healthy Lifestyles Count - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Connie LimonAs you age expect increasing amounts of fat tissue toward the center of the body. Fat will increase and lean body mass will decrease. The liver, kidney and other organs may lose some of their cells. Bones lose some of their minerals and become less dense. Water in your body is decreased by ...
Views: 5790(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Tip: How to Create Affirmations to Grow Younger - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ellen WoodSaying or writing anti-aging affirmations is one of the techniques to help you grow younger; however, there are subtle differences in how you create them, which can result in enormously different effects. "I’m going to stop eating sugar-coated donuts. I’m going to stop eating sugar-coated ...
Views: 5754(2 votes) - The True Fountain of Youth ~ Sex is Good for Your Health! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Allura JoyDid you know that sex can make you look younger and more attractive? Sex helps boost the production of the human growth hormone, which improves muscle tone and takes years off the way you look and feel. Women’s estrogen levels naturally decline with age eventually reaching the stage of ...
Views: 5622(2 votes) - Changes You Can Expect through the Aging Process - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Connie LimonAs you age time creates change on the body’s organs and systems. Everyone is unique in the aging process. How you age is unique as well as when you age. There are some typical changes, however, common to everyone. In this article you will learn about some of those changes that take ...
Views: 5511(1 vote) - Lash Boost Review - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Shohel RanaLash boost is a popular eyelashes enhancer, but many wonder whether it is safe or not. It uses a blend of keratin, peptides, and biotin to boost the growth of your lashes. This lash boost review will only help you decide whether it is worth its cost and whether it is safe for you to use it by ...
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