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- ***How Voice Training Can Improve Your Life As Well As Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my business, I had no idea the number of benefits that would result just by finding your ‘real’ voice. In fact, I never tire of hearing each and every new experience my clients tell me about. How can this type of training improve your life? For one very basic and ...
Views: 48(1 vote) - What Is Cardio And How Do You Do It Right For Maximum Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Jason CamachoCardiovascular exercising or "cardio," is exercising in an attempt to increase your heart rate and stay healthy. Cardio is just basic exercising in order to stay active, fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many individuals have different goals for performing cardio workouts, but the main ...
Views: 22 - The Ultimate Multi Tasking Tool - Robotask 5.1 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Sammy Ray MondeAs you get more and more drawn to your favorite things to do in your computer, you’ll find yourself constricted in a way that you need help either from someone or from a friend. You may need to run programs simultaneously and a number of tasks all at one time. If only you could do attend to them ...
Views: 25 - Environmental Triggers for Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Jim GatesAsthma sufferers often find that an important key to improving their asthma symptoms is to reduce or eliminate the asthma triggers found in their environment. There are a number of different environmental triggers for asthma symptoms. Some people react to just one trigger while others find that ...
Views: 29 - Breathslim Gives a Second Breath To Mom And Her Child - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Andrew KovshikWe don’t usually pay attention to the way we breathe. There are very few healthy people who actually practice any kind of breathing gymnastics. Usually it’s just sportsmen who regularly do breathing exercises for a better performance. But there is another very important group of people who ...
Views: 79 - The Real Facts behind Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Stevan SmithAsthma means a chronic lung disorder, which narrows and inflames the airways. This disease causes frequent periods of chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and many more. The coughing appears in early morning and night. Asthma impacts on people of all age group, however it ...
Views: 43(1 vote) - Home Nebulizer Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Jillian PhillipsA nebulizer, also known as a breathing machine, changes asthma medication from a liquid to a mist, so that it can be more easily inhaled into the lungs. Home nebulizer therapy is particularly effective in providing nebulized sinus treatment for infants and small children and anyone who is unable ...
Views: 0 - Indoor Air Quality and Seasonal Allergens - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Jim GatesBy Jim Gates, CAFS Seasonal allergens cause misery for millions of allergy sufferers each year in the form of sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats. The quality of the air indoors can have a considerable effect on the seasonal allergy symptoms that appear in those that are ...
Views: 36 - Girls and Corticosteroids - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Jennifer HillHave you ever noticed a little bit of a scratchy throat when your period rolls around? How about a nagging cough throughout your menstrual cycle? It may sound a little odd, but these symptoms are actually quite common and occur in a lot of women. Estrogen levels change during the course of a ...
Views: 57 - Asthma Attacks - What You'll be able to Do - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Tom BonnWhen a individual having asthma encounters an unexpected getting worse of their asthma signs it truly is named an asthma assault. Throughout an asthma assault, the smooth muscles about the bronchial tubes within the lungs contract, producing the airway openings additional narrow. Less air can ...
Views: 77 - Chronic Sinusitis in Children - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsChronic sinusitis is often difficult to diagnose in children since they rarely present with the same signs and symptoms as adults. In addition, children have frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URI). It may be difficult to distinguish recurrent URIs from chronic sinus disease. The ...
Views: 68 - Sinus Surgery to Cure Your Chronic Sinusitis - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsChronic sinusitis is a long-term inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are moist air spaces behind the bones of the upper face between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. Normally, the sinuses drain through small openings into the inside of the nose. Anything that obstructs ...
Views: 67 - Asthma and Hormones in Women - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jennifer HillAsthma is a very common disease. Asthma sufferers have probably never heard that there is a correlation between hormones and asthma symptom flare-ups, but hormonal imbalances and fluctuations in hormones can both have serious impacts on asthma. Surprisingly, many doctors are aware of this ...
Views: 73 - What Cause Breathing Problem and Its Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from anuradha thakurIntal inhaler is widely used these days, as lots of people suffer from wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing problems, caused by exercise, pollutants in the air, or exposure to certain chemicals. Intal Inhaler (Cromolyn sodium) is an anti-inflammatory medication. It works by preventing ...
Views: 32 - Test Yourself For Sugar Allergies And Other Gastrointestinal Issues With A Simple Breath Test - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Brooke MattNot surprisingly, many people experience unusual stomach noises but simply ignore them. However, these can actually be a symptom of a variety of health conditions that can include bowel bacterial overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome, sugar malabsorption and more. There is now an exciting and ...
Views: 28 - The Ultrasound, More Than Just A Fetus Finder - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Tawney DortsUltrasound is a type of technology that can really be used in any number of different areas. In industry, it is used for welding plastic as well as for measuring the thickness of plastic and metal. In dentistry, it is used to clean teeth and it can help to destroy the bacteria that may exist in ...
Views: 39 - Breathe Easy At Night: Indoor Air Quality and Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim GatesThe relationship between indoor air quality and sleep is a complex one. While we are sleeping at night, our body is recharging and restoring itself, providing us with energy to face the next day. Good, solid sleep is necessary to this process and poor air quality in an indoor sleeping area can ...
Views: 87 - Your Questions Answered: Nebulizer Therapy for Sinus Infections - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAren’t Nebulizers for Asthma Therapy? Asthmatics may perhaps be among the group of people to whom nebulizers are most familiar with. Either in a health facility or even at home, we may have come across an asthma patient breathing in medicated mist through a face mask or nasal prongs connected ...
Views: 67 - Win the Battle Against Sinus Infection - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsYou Know, Right? Sinus infections are brought about by an infection that inflames the mucous membranes lining the nasal and sinus passages and blocks the sinus openings. The results- - a headache that feels like your head being crushed from various facial points; - a bad cough that worsens ...
Views: 61 - Nasal and Sinus Drainage: Color Clues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsThe Slime on Our Side You might have never given it much thought, but mucus- the clear, slippery secretion covering the mucous membranes, is a hardworking ally that works day in and out to keep nasty infections at bay. Mucus is typically produced by mucous cells. Mucus contains mostly ...
Views: 59 - Best Ways to Prevent Common Flu and Cold Include Improved Oxygen Concentrations In Body Organs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhere staying healthy is concerned, we all know precisely how critical it is to use adequate vitamin C to reinforce the body. People are informed again and again how helpful vitamin C is to staying healthful as well as powerful. What’s the very first thing you are told when you are trapped with ...
Views: 101(1 vote) - Care to Use a Netipot? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSuffering from nasal allergies? If so, has someone suggested to you try using a netipot? It could’ve been your first time to hear about it. Or, maybe just today while you’re reading this. Nasal Irrigation For perennial allergic rhinitis sufferers, nasal irrigation is vital. Nasal ...
Views: 62 - Stop Nasal Infection Before It’s Too Late - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsTired of nasal infection problems bothering you every time you wake up in the morning? Or worse, if it keeps you up at night, depriving you of the precious sleep that we all need. Nasal infection, also known as sinusitis, is one common health condition happening to millions of Americans year in ...
Views: 75 - End the Battle with Chronic Sinusitis - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you suffering from persistent and long-lasting sinusitis symptoms? Your nose keeps running and running relentlessly? Is your throat perpetually sore? If you are experiencing these sinus and nasal discomforts for a long time now, it is time to wage a battle with chronic sinusitis. What is ...
Views: 88 - Bad Breath Cure and Remedies for Bad Breath and Toothache - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Dr.Steve BucharThe term derives from the Latin halitosis. The word means breath "breath" and the suffix osis represents a pathological change. Halitosis is a condition of abnormal breath, in which it changes so unpleasant for both the patient wants to people to whom it relates. Halitosis is not necessarily a ...
Views: 82 - Different Causes of Lower Abdominal Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauAlso known as abdominal cramps, is mostly associated with the digestive parts of the body. Although there can be a multitude of causes, the distinct areas of pain provides clues on the possible causes of lower abdominal pain. Furthermore, depending on the type of pain felt, the seriousness and ...
Views: 127 - Teeth Whitening – Yes! It Works! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sally WhiteTeeth whitening is the most requested treatment in the beauty business yet there stays a substantial amount of uncertainty with regards to the subject. Teeth whitening is a very profitable, and thus extremely aggressive, marketplace; which is in all probability the reason why we have this kind ...
Views: 119 - Yoga Essence and Horrible Mistakes of Most Modern Yoga Gurus - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovYou probably have heard about ideas to breathe more and expel more CO2. Such ideas are promoted by many people, including current day yoga teachers who suggest ideas that are completely different from the original yoga used for centuries and even from yoga that had been used some fifty-seventy ...
Views: 135(1 vote) - Now That I Have Black Mold in My Home - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Peter McGintyWhy Do I Have Mold? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the ...
Views: 65 - Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) And Health Effects of Air Pollution - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Julian ArhireEmployers, whether building owners or tenants, have found that dissatisfaction with the indoor environment can lead to a host of employee problems, ranging from lost productivity – whether through lost days or just decreased effectiveness – to outright hostility toward management. At the very ...
Views: 66 - Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Clinical Trial Reveals Impressive Victory due to Respiration Retraining Oxygenation Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovMany people know that metastasized breast cancers can be often deadly. Up to 20-25% of women expire during following 5 years as a consequence of spread of cancerous cells to additional parts of the human body. All over the world hundreds of teams of doctors looks into solutions to improve the ...
Views: 117(1 vote) - Terrified by Nasal Polyp? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhen it comes to nasal and respiratory health, the subject of nasal polyps is not often talked about. But did you know that a nasal polyp can cause sinusitis? Likewise, people with allergic rhinitis are prone to nasal polyp growths whereas an estimated 20% of chronic sinusitis patients develop ...
Views: 112 - Why Spend Money on Air Cleaners - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Michael KrauseYou might be asking, why use HEPA air cleaners? Do they really work? Which one works the best? There is a lot of talk about all of us needing to breathe cleaner air and the fact there are lots of pollutants in and around the home. Hopefully this article will address a few important points ...
Views: 102(1 vote) - Maintaining a Healthy Heart in Modern Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Kandice LinwrightI hate to come across as negative with my first article here on SelfGrowth.com, but I’m beginning to think that heart conditions such as stroke and heart attack are becoming less and less preventable in the world we live in. With environmental toxins in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and ...
Views: 155(1 vote) - How to Heal After Infidelity When the Pain Seems Too Much - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Genevive DoughertyThe bond of marriage is supposed to last until the day you breathe your last breath on this earth. In essence it is a verbal agreement between two people in front of God and society that is, ultimately, based on trust. When a cheating spouse breaks that trust, it can be one of the hardest things ...
Views: 67 - How to Spot a Good Nebulizer - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsLevel Up A nebulizer is a small to medium sized, usually electricity-powered medical device. It is used to break up medical solutions/suspensions into small aerosol droplets, for direct inhalation to the lungs from its mouthpiece or mask. Nebulizers are probably most familiar among ...
Views: 53 - Changing Air Filters: An Important Part of Office Maintenance - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesWhen considering effective ways to ensure a clean and safe work environment, indoor air pollution is an important situation. Office spaces are often cramped, and public places are ideal environments for bacteria and allergens to take hold. One effective method of combating airborne particles and ...
Views: 88 - How Air Filters Can Help Reduce Asthma and Allergy Triggers - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesAccording to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 1 in 4 Americans suffer from asthma or the effects of allergies. Eliminating or reducing household triggers is essential to minimizing exposure to dangerous airborne pollutants. Whether it is asthma, seasonal allergies or indoor ...
Views: 81 - Understanding the Purpose of Air Filters - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesHave you ever wondered why air conditioner filters are necessary? If you have a central HVAC unit in your home or office, you know that you’re supposed to change the filter regularly and you’re probably aware that using a high quality filter is recommended. However, if you’re like most people, ...
Views: 75 - How Do Air Filters Trap Pollutants? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesExcessive air pollutants in the home or workplace can create a hazardous environment and harm the health of everyone exposed to the pollutants. A high quality air filter is the best weapon against air pollutants as it traps the offending particles deep within the filter, removing them from the ...
Views: 64 - How Does Carbon Help In An Air Filter? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesAre you wondering if it’s important to use air conditioner filters that contain activated carbon? The addition of carbon can be a very important part of the manufacturing process for air filters. Adding carbon to the filter materials increases the adsorption properties of the air filter, ...
Views: 73 - 5 Indoor Air Quality Tips for Office Environments - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesBy Jim Gates, CAFS The indoor air quality of an office environment is very important to the health, comfort, well being, and productivity of every person who works there. Improved indoor air quality is also important to management, as a healthy working environment can lead to higher ...
Views: 92 - Breathe Easy At Home: Four Tips To Improve Indoor Air Quality - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesBy Jim Gates, CAFS The quality of the air inside your home is very important to the health of you and your family. Poor quality indoor air can result in many negative health effects, including breathing disorders, respiratory ailments and more. Improving the indoor air quality in the home can ...
Views: 63 - Vaporizer Vs. Humidifier - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Denise GillIf you or your child have problems sleeping due to congestion and coughing at night, increasing the moisture in the air can sometimes help. Moisture helps loosen up the mucus in the nose as well as decrease swelling in the nasal passages, which opens up the airways for breathing. The main ...
Views: 56 - Just Breathing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Lynette CranePause, breathe, choose: I remind my clients (and myself) of this sequence frequently, adding that the response we make to a stressful event is our choice, not a given. To reach the point where we recognize other choices, it is important to be able to distance ourselves from the world and ...
Views: 48 - What Is Pediatric Dentistry And Who Is A Pediatric Dentist? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from growingsmiles chicagoPediatric dentistry is an area of specialization in the field of dental medicine. Pediatric dentists focus in the dental health of children, starting from infants and toddlers through teenagers. Pediatric dentists have a thorough knowledge of the mouth structure and dental needs of children ...
Views: 76(1 vote) - The One Sinus Medication You Need to Have - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsHave you found the best cure to beat the sinus blues? You and the almost 38 million Americans in the United States suffering from sinusitis annually are aware that finding the most effective medicine for sinusitis can be very difficult. Many chronic sinusitis sufferers have tried different ...
Views: 73 - Contaminated HVAC Ducts: Fungal Growth And Its Role In Indoor Air Problems - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Julian ArhireOne recent study, which looked at hundreds of duct liner samples taken from "problem buildings," found that nearly half of the samples were contaminated. This presumably means that contaminated material was left in place until it either caused or contributed to ongoing IEQ problems - problems ...
Views: 70 - Snoring May Not Always Be a Need for CPAP Machines - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Nancy HardyMany people have been the butt of jokes due to excessive snoring. Unfortunately, snoring is typically one of the main barometers of a sleep disorder, most often Sleep Apnea. CPAP machines have long been the best treatment for people who suffer from sleep apnea, but it is important to get the ...
Views: 79 - What are the Treatment Options for Sinusitis? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsHome Solutions We all get sick every once in a while and indeed, it is not really advisable to rush to the doctor at the very first sign of illness. For a whole lot of health problems we may encounter, including sinus infections, we may benefit from general techniques like increasing oral fluid ...
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