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- Tips on How to Lose Weight without Beating Yourself up in the Process - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Abigail FranksWhy do we continue to support an industry that delivers no more than a 5% long-term success rate? How about because the $30 billion dollar weight loss industry is selling what we want, namely promises of instant, easy and quick weight reduction. That reason is we expect weight loss to be ...
Views: 1082 - Simple Eating Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2006 from Patricia WagnerDo you need to protect yourself from prostate cancer? If you're a man, the answer is "yes." This frightening disease is a very common cancer among men 50 years old and older. How would you know if you have prostate cancer? Take a look at this list and see if any of the following symptoms ...
Views: 999 - Discover the Many Benefits of Chlorella - Nature's Superfood - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Kim RoachChlorella is one of the most scientifically researched foods in history. However, it's unlikely that you have heard of this superfood? It is not highly marketed by big businesses because the profit margins are low. However, chlorella is one of nature's finest foods, providing you with a rich ...
Views: 1866 - You Will Not Get the Flu if You Do Not Need To - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2006 from Chuck BluesteinThe title of this is my guarantee to you. Modern medicine knows that people can come in contact with the germs that cause the flu and not get it due to a great immune system. What do colds have to do with the cold weather? Why is the flu season during the cold weather? Learn why the body catches ...
Views: 989 - Promising Medical Discoveries Can Help You Get Clearer Skin - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2006 from Patricia WagnerHave you been looking forward to a special event only to wake up the day before the occasion with a large red pimple beginning to sprout on the end of your nose? Your special day might be ruined when that ugly zit shows up might be in plain view for everyone to see! Yes, acne is ...
Views: 1078 - Need to Protect Yourself from The Complications from Diabetes? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2006 from Patricia WagnerDiabetes is a disease that can lead to very serious complications -- such as blindness and amputation of limbs due to gangrene. For that reason -- if you have diabetes, be sure to take care of yourself. Here are some health tips for you to remember as you try to properly care for yourself: ...
Views: 948 - Yes, You Too Can Get Rid of Acne and Its Disfiguring Scars! Here's One Way. . . - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2006 from Patricia WagnerMost people know that acne is hard to beat, but it is not impossible to win your personal war against acne. The good news is that there are quite a few different treatments for acne available to you. One of the most popular of today's acne treatments are the various kinds of acne chemical ...
Views: 1062 - Are You Willing to Follow 3 Tips to Rise Above The Misery of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2006 from Patricia WagnerHave you been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis? If your answer is "yes," then you may be wondering if the rest of your life is going to be spoiled because of physical pain and discomfort. Ready for some good news? Rheumatoid arthritis needn't spoiled your enjoyment of your present and ...
Views: 1176 - Natural Remedy For Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyPain relief is the main area of concern for the sufferers of arthritis. These people have often tried traditional medications without success, they are often not eligible for surgery and as a result, they will see relieve through natural remedies for arthritis. Because of the increasing cost ...
Views: 1110 - Fertility and Tanning Beds - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2006 from Larry ScottOver the decades since the invention of tanning beds, different urban legends have popped up; including lowered fertility by using a tanning bed. Fortunately, there have been no conclusive studies that indicate that tanning beds lower fertility or sperm count. However, this does not mean tanning ...
Views: 9285 - Pickles: A Healthy Snack with Snap - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2006 from Jonathan HeusmanPickles are a popular snack, side dish, and condiment. But did you know that pickles are also a healthy part of your diet? There are many different pickle recipes out there, but each version has its own healthy benefits depending on the ingredients that went into the pickle and the method used ...
Views: 16593(1 vote) - Is Astigmatism Correctible? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Larry ScottBefore discussing the correction of astigmatism, it's important to understand what it is and how it causes blurry vision. Astigmatism is caused by the irregular shape of an eye cornea or lens. Rather than a round cornea or lens of a healthy eye, someone suffering from astigmatism has an oblong ...
Views: 1649 - TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: What Your Eyesight Says About You - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Martin SussmanMore than half the people in the U.S. need glasses or contacts in order to see clearly. Poor vision is the largest epidemic affecting Americans today. Laser eye surgery seems like a quick fix, but it's not without serious risks. Most importantly, neither glasses, contacts or surgery address the ...
Views: 1219 - 5 Powerful Ways to Fight Bipolar Disorder in Children – Perhaps Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2006 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtWe’re regular moms who have found that bipolar disorder in our children is due in a large part to environment – the things around them but in also what they eat. Here are a few things that helped us with our own children. We hope they could be an answer for you too. 1. Get rid of the TV and ...
Views: 1478 - The Truth About Hair Loss - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2006 from Rita LouiseIt is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100 - 125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2- 3 months resting, hair falls out and new hair ...
Views: 1406 - Indigestion – It May be More Than a Pain in the Stomach - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2006 from Anne WolskiMost of us never even notice the internal workings of our digestive system. Occasionally, we may have a bit of a tummy rumble or belch but nothing more. Indigestion is a common disorder and is characterized by pain and a nauseous and full feeling in the stomach. It often occurs after we have ...
Views: 4540 - Miscarriage – Dealing With the Emotional Impact - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Anne WolskiMiscarriage is the term given to the loss of a baby before it reaches full term. Often, people regard this as bad luck, particularly if it happens in the early weeks of pregnancy. It is difficult for many to fully comprehend the power of a woman’s grief upon this loss as few can understand that ...
Views: 3552 - 4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Anne WolskiIn the past few years, information on childhood obesity seems to be everywhere. The reason for this is because of the frightening rate at which the number of obese children is growing. Society is consequently trying hard to react to a worsening problem that is spreading to almost epidemic ...
Views: 1001 - 4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2006 from Anne WolskiIn the past few years, information on childhood obesity seems to be everywhere. The reason for this is because of the frightening rate at which the number of obese children is growing. Society is consequently trying hard to react to a worsening problem that is spreading to almost epidemic ...
Views: 1034 - Arthritis Relief with Tea Tree Oil - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachThe term "arthritis" is used to refer to one or more of a group of over 100 rheumatic diseases. Quite often, arthritis is caused by the deterioration of cartilage in the joints. Tea tree oil is very good for arthritis as it is able to penetrate and desensitize irritated nerve endings. The ...
Views: 1029 - Holistic Answers to Acne Questions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachPeople tend to think of their skin as a covering to make them more attractive and protect what lies beneath it. Actually, our skin is an organ of the body, the largest organ of the human body. One of its purposes is to deliver an oily substance called sebum to the surface of the skin via fine ...
Views: 1073 - Hair Loss - Natural Remedies That Work - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Jay ChatterjeeMost of us would privately agree that hair loss affects our psyche and self esteem intensely. The hair we have on our scalp - our crowning glory - is one of the most important features of our appearance and affects our overall ‘attractiveness quotient’. It is absolutely devastating to our ego ...
Views: 969 - Does Eating Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Death? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRegular cocoa consumption could lower your blood pressure and even cut your risk of dying of a heart attack in half. In a 15-year long Dutch study, over 450 men aged over 65 were divided into three groups based on their cocoa intake. The high-consumption group consisted of those who ate at ...
Views: 988 - Can Grapefruit Lower Your Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA recent study found thatone grapefruit a day can significantly lower your blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease. Red, White, or None The new study showing this adds to the mounting evidence of the heart benefits of citrus fruits. Nearly 60 patients who ...
Views: 10883 - How to Stave off Plastic Surgery Naturally and Attain a Younger Face - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandThe world has seen great strides in medical miracles, technology and anti-aging. We see cutting edge conveniences everywhere as we live keep-up-to-date lives that have altered who we are. We have cell phones that provide us with on-the-go communication as we download movies, music and news. ...
Views: 1148 - Gaining health from garlic - by Garlic ( Allium Sativum) belongs to the family Liliaceae. The plant has leaves which are long, narrow and flat like grass. The bulb is of a compound nature, consisting of numerous bulblets, known technically as 'cloves,' grouped together between the membraneous scales and enclosed within a ...
Views: 1163 - Why Should You Stop Smoking - by Tobacco is responsible for 1 in 10 adults dying worldwide which equates to 5 million deaths per year. Deaths are mainly due to collapse of the cardiovascular system resulting in heart attacks, respiratory tract disease and cancer. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the ...
Views: 927 - Cant Stop Smoking, Start Drinking Tea… - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2006 from David GiustiLet me start off by saying, that this is not an article about how to stop smoking. In a way, it is quite the opposite. Whether it is a pipe, cigar, or cigarettes, some of us have found that we are smokers. Maybe you have attempted to quit, and maybe you haven’t cared enough to try. Either ...
Views: 909 - Kinds of Seeds You Can Sprout - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2006 from David SmithThe following list gives some of the popularly sprouted seeds/beans. It is not all inclusive as you can sprout almost any kind of seed. Remember that seeds soak up 2-3 times their dry volume in water and sprouts need at least six times the volume occupied by the seeds. So be sure that your ...
Views: 1547 - Age-Old Remedy for the Newest Flu - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachEvery year the seasonal flu kills about 36,000 people and sends 200,000 to the hospital, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During "flu season" (typically starting around Thanksgiving and peaking around Christmas) there's a rush to get flu shots; especially among ...
Views: 986 - The Use of Chinese Herbs for Lyme Disease - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2005 from farah khanA number of Chinese herbs can be useful for the many different facets of Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is a bacterial infectious disease caused by the spirochetal organism, Borrelia Burgdorferi. It is usually caused by a tick bite. The prevalence of the disease is greatest in the northeastern ...
Views: 2633 - Tips for Getting a Great Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Hiram PerezIs it difficult for you to "roll out of bed" in the morning? Do you have a hard time concentrating in the morning and feel like you're running around in a fog for most of the day? Are you constantly trying to "snap yourself out of it?" If this sounds like you, then you may not be getting ...
Views: 848 - Are You Suffering From Hypothyroidism? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2005 from Rita LouiseWhen someone is experiencing hypothyroidism the thyroid gland is impaired, producing too little thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is due primarily to a dysfunction of the thyroid gland itself. If the thyroid gland is removed, obviously, the body is unable to produce any thyroid hormone. If the ...
Views: 1147 - Animals Benefit from Energy Healing - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2005 from Nedda WittelsI learned about energy healing by receiving healings from a practitioner. When I tried to find my horse's chakras, I took my first steps to becoming a healer myself. Finding the chakras on my horse, Echo, was easy for me. Echo became my first client. Energy work, energy healing, pranic ...
Views: 1206 - 7 Beauty Tips for Looking Younger - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2005 from Jill MillerEver since Eve took that first bite of the apple, the human race has been obessed with beauty. The truth is we begin the aging process just as soon as we pop out of the womb. Every day of our lives our bodies slough off and regenerate new cells. The speed at which that process takes place when ...
Views: 770 - Woman's World Magazine's Describes In-Home Body Wrap Recipe - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Danielle SimsIn a recent Woman's World Magazine entitled "Hollywood's hot new FAT-MELTING BODY WRAP! Try it at home!", three natural ingredients to create an in-home body wrap were listed. The articled explained that you can do your own Spa body wrap in the comfort of your own home inexpensively. Body ...
Views: 5000 - T'ai Chi in the Information Age - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Bill DouglasMost illness is caused by stress, making most absenteeism due to stress. In fact, aging is accelerated by stress. Studies show that change is stressful, even "good" change. So as we computer jockeys settle into the saddle of a new age of rapidly changing information, we need an edge that can ...
Views: 1589 - Rawsome Beauty: Luck of the Draw or Within Reach of All? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book “Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You” by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com All of my life, I wanted to be beautiful. In today’s society, it is more acceptable to insist that you ...
Views: 1773 - Excerpt: Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Yolanda CardenHow to Give Your Pet a Quick Checkup Your animal might be in poor health without your realizing it. Perform this brief exam to get a much better idea of your pet's actual state. If any of the exam symptoms are apparent, then resolve any concerns that arise by consulting your vet. 1. Does the ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - How To Help A Stressed Or Depressed Loved One - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Chris GreenI receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that people who love us are also affected by these illnesses and may find it difficult to understand ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop“If you let that fiery wise blood just sit there in your belly, great granddaughter,” admonishes Grandmother Growth, “you'll get the urge to quench that heat. You'll get a tickle, a twinge, an urgent call. But you won't have the moisture you need. It's boiled away. It's gone up in steam. “So ...
Views: 1117(3 votes) - What is Natural? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Michael LeeIf you desire truly natural products, you will need to seek them out. It begins with learning to read and understand labels. Manufacturers and sellers of cosmetics are required to list ingredients on the label of their products in the order of their concentration, commonly referred to as the ...
Views: 740 - Health Is Internal Beauty - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book "Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You" by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com Jean Kerr, American author and playwright wrote: “I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only ...
Views: 1355 - Understanding And Eliminating Hemorrhoids Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Rita LouiseAnnoying, uncomfortable and many time embarrassing, hemorrhoids are a common and fortunately not serious health concern. A hemorrhoid is identified as any abnormally swollen veins in the anus or rectum. There are two different types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids ...
Views: 1167 - 7 Ways To Conquer Acne - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2005 Priya Shah Reports show that over 90 percent of all adolescents and almost 25 percent of all adults suffer from acne at some time. Acne affects males and females worldwide, regardless of nationality. The most effective methods to combat acne include a combination of ...
Views: 2000 - Enhance your wellbeing, releave migraines, clean and energize the air, breathe easier, relax and enjoy the radiant light. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Isabella SamovskyWhen warmed up by fire or a light bulb, Natural Salt Lamps made from 250 million year old crystal salt emit negative ions, which have an energizing effect, such as the one we feel when we are on a mountaintop, by the seaside, or after a thunderstorm. Negative ions are considered the Vitamins ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Do Magnetic Bracelets Ease Arthritis Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from Tom FrostAlthough the idea of magnetic therapy has been around for centuries, the use of magnetic bracelets to ease pain is a hot topic in medical news today. According to the December 2004 issue of the British Medical Journal, one study concluded that wearing magnetic bracelets can significantly reduce ...
Views: 867 - Potassium A Vital Nutrient - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2005 from Roger JirvesMetabolic And Neuromuscular Functioning Require A Proper Balance Of Potassium . . . Also An Essential Nutrient For Weight Control! Western-style diets are rich in processed foods, loaded with sodium and relatively poor in potassium. Consequently, many people now consume diets deficient in ...
Views: 3614 - THE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series”Show 17: Natural Eating with Carolyn Cole - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Les RobinsonTHE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series” hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF. TOPICS: Show 17: Natural Eating with Carolyn Cole The interview with Carolyn Cole will go over how eating organic and natural grown food, and putting together a healthy life style helps you stay ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Combat the Blues and Win - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2005 from Mike MooreAs Neil Diamond sang in his song Song Sung Blue “ Me and you are subject to the blues now and then...” Awe the blues!! Those feelings of joylessness, hopelessness, and blahness. They usually occur after a happy event, on the occurrence of something sad or simply for no other reason than it’s ...
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