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Carol Merlo
Carol Merlo is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Wellness". You can find complete information on Carol Merlo and her products by visiting www.The8KeystoWellness.com.
Wellness can refer to the maintenance of bodily health, mental acuity, overall fitness, or even spiritual happiness. Perhaps most importantly, many see true wellness as a balance between all of the above. The following content relating to Wellness has been reviewed by the editorial staff at SelfGrowth.com for quality and caliber.

All articles written by an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide are denoted by three asterisks (***) at the beginning of the title.
  • How Much Sleep is Healthy? - by Cindy Cleary, MSW and Jo delAmor, CHHCMost studies show that adults require 7-8 hours of healthy sleep per night for optimal health. But anecdotal evidence shows us that some people are healthy and very productive averaging only 6 hours per night and other people, especially during times of healing, may require 9 hours per night. So ...
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  • The Truth about Food: Why Irradiation is Not the Answer - by Allison BiggarIn a flagrant insult to both journalism and nutritional science, 20/20`s John Stossel heavily touted irradiation - exposing food to radiation in order to kill any microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that may be present in the food - as the only way to ensure the safety of our food ...
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  • Your Diet and Arthritis: Trigger Foods and Safe Choices - by Chrisanne SternalThe foods arthritis patients eat can play a key role in the management and reduction of pain. Some can reduce the symptoms, others can trigger painful attacks. The elimination of animal protein, nightshade vegetables, and dairy products has helped some people with arthritis. The results are not the ...
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  • Dark Chocolate Delights - by Deborah McIncrowDoes this morning’s letter bring a smile to your face or create a spring to your step? Do you find yourself enthralled with the simple truth that the rich, yummy stuff has some really wonderful attributes for you, your skin and your heart? Well it does, so let’s find out what this grand, old ...
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  • TALKING SEX AND DRIVING - by Matt Gurwell(Part 1 of a 5 part series discussing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career) Remember that day way-back-when that you finally mustered up the strength to sit your adolescent son or daughter down on the living room’s couch, and begin the dreadful ...
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  • Ingredients In Your Shampoo – Important! Read This Before You Buy! - by Christine H. Farlow, D.C.Shampoo ingredients are most likely the last thing on your mind when choosing your shampoo. You're probably most interested in what the shampoo is going to do for your hair. How soft, silky and shiny will it make your hair look? Does it make it look healthy? What about repairing damaged ends? Will ...
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  • Organic Shampoo - What You Need To Know Before You Buy - by Christine H. Farlow, D.C. Organic shampoo is the safest and healthiest shampoo on the market, right? Well, it depends... Is it the real thing, or is it an organic wannabe? There are a good number of pseudo-organic shampoos on the market from companies that want a piece of the organic pie, but are not willing to go the ...
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  • Homeopathic Treatment of Trauma - by Renita HerrmannOftentimes in homeopathy, we hear stories about a traumatic event in a person's life. It may be an emotional or mental shock, like the death of a loved one, seeing a violent act, or a physical one such as a car accident. It may not be evident to the person but one can retain the imprint of the ...
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  • Capitalizing on the Stem Cell Media Frenzy - by Richard GHCapitalizing on the Stem Cell Media Frenzy Everyone is aware of the controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells – those from unborn fetuses. But not everyone is aware that adult stem cells – those that are naturally present in the body from the moment you are born – can become virtually ...
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  • Easy ways of losing that extra weight - by Jhon PerksonIn these image conscious times there is more pressure than ever on be folks to be slim. Fortunately dieting and losing pounds needn’t be the chore that it is often made said to be and it is feasible to eat whenever you want and stay slim if you know the healthy foods to consume and it is ...
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  • Recovery from Infections Is Easy by Use of Antibiotics - by Jack BondRecovery from infections is easy by the usage of antibiotics. The intake of this medication is a guaranteed treatment for all the infections caused by the bacteria. Whoever has used the antibiotics is able to get relief from the bacterial infections pretty easily. Antibiotics are the medications ...
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  • Wellness & Chiropractic Revisited - by Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321 of Tampa, Florida has been practicing chiropractic for over 14 years. As a south Tampa chiropractor, he has had the opportunity to help people with a variety of issues. He is an expert at helping people to eliminate the cause of most pain. He is also an expert at ...
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  • Common Myths and Facts About Acne - by Josh MatnikThere are many different opinions which we may have concerning acne. Although we may all harbor these different ideas, we may not be in total agreement with the scientific facts. It is very important for you to educate yourself about the true, scientific facts about acne before you undergo any ...
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  • Barley Grass the Wonder Crop - by Gregory E WhiteFirst what is barley grass ? Barley grass (Hordeum vulgare) is the seedling of the barley plant. Although in the past, the grain of the barley was mainly used for in the production of beer, as a feed for stock and making flour. Researchers discovered the true nutrition of barley is in its leaves ...
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  • Hydration Hoopla - by Deborah McIncrowThere’s no doubt about it water does the body good along with bringing many other benefits to the table. If the consumption of water is a no-brainer for you, excellent; however, if you suffer from the “I don’t like it” syndrome let’s see what we can do about that. Water provides many ...
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  • Inquiring Tastes Want to Know - by Deborah McIncrowWhy is it that more often than not you adore the foods that are not very helpful at supporting your health and wellness goals? Why do you seem to reach for many of the specific items that are not welcoming in the waist area, do absolutely nothing for your trim tummy and only leave you with ...
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  • Preventing Flu and Colds, Without Shots - by Dr. Eileen SilvaAnnual Flu Shots For a number of years now, many people have rushed down to the doctor's office or a clinic, and gotten a flu shot annually to prevent the onset of the flu. While that tactic was not without some risk of exposure to illness or contamination, most people felt that the positive ...
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  • Swine Flu - Precaution And Prevention Measures - by Roberto SedyciasSwine flu displays regular human flu symptoms including cough, fever, body ache, fatigue, sore throat, chills and headache. Antiviral medicines are available to prevent and treat swine flu, but right now appropriate vaccine is not available to protect from swine flu. Spreading of these germs can be ...
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  • Yoga and Business - by Paula WilbertYoga for Business People: Lifetime Habit Mr. La Forge (Yoga Trainer) suspects that because the mind-body exercises typically are easier to pursue, executives have a better chance of making a lifetime habit of them. To see if his opinion is correct, he launched a five-year study of 110 middle- ...
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  • Why Immune System Is So Important - by mark richardThe three factors that influence the immune system of a human is calm, nutrition, and age. Certain activities and outside influences can contribute to the added pressure on the immune system. The immune system, with its innate part, is our first line of defense. So our natural barriers and ...
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  • Teeth Whitening Procedure and Questions - by mark richardAn attractive and bright smile is something that everyone likes. Teeth Whitening can quickly relieve the teeth many shades. A more youthful appearance can be an advantage to enhance your smile. How can a teeth whitening method to be chosen? Depends on the individual needs and goals for white ...
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  • How Diet and Food Affect Blood Pressure - by adrianna smithAre you aware that what you eat can affect your blood pressure? Watch your diet can be very beneficial to maintain normal blood pressure. Even if you never had a problem with high blood pressure, taking necessary precautions can be beneficial. You could try a vegetarian diet, Diet and Food ...
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  • Insulin Syringes – What You Need to Know - by Janet JhonInsulin syringes are used to administer the hormone insulin into a diabetic’s body. The size of the needle depends upon the specific dosage and insulin strength prescribed by a physician. They come in different varieties and sizes to cater to varied patient needs. Most syringes are meant for ...
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  • Are You Taking Your Health For Granted? - by Julie WilcoxsonWhat is the one excuse you always hear when you talk to a smoker, drinker, or compulsive eater? “Well you gotta die from something, right?” I mean that is true, everyone does eventually die of something. My question to them is, why would you want to pick the one thing that is slow, painful, ...
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  • Find Out About Low Glycemic Index Salad Dressing - by Sabrina RoccaDo you love eating salads, but are thinking twice about many salads because you’re worried about fatty salad dressing? Would you like to enjoy eating salad by substituting healthier dressings for less healthy ones? Are you bored of the usual salads you eat? If the answer to all these questions is ...
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  • Pre-Wedding Paralysis - by Kim AdesMy wedding was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th of this year. Why was it on a Tuesday? It somehow seemed to fulfill my need for different and original. On Wednesday, May 6th, only 6 days prior to my big day, I woke up with a pain in my neck. I didn't give it much thought. I figured I had slept in a ...
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  • My Story - by Ross Craft“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain" Anonymous I was told I had Wegener’s Granulomatoses Vasculitis (WGV), severe cardiomyopathy and at one point the whites of my eyes had started to melt and I was blind. I was too old, too sick, ...
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  • Swine Flu - A Global Health Concern - by Roberto SedyciasSwine flu does not occur due to eating pork. But, certainly the flu is highly contagious and is spreading throughout the globe. It is believed that swine flu is different from other types of influenza and was not exposed to humans earlier. Because of this there is no drug that can prevent causing ...
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  • 3 Reasons Not To Exercise - by Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! We've all heard how regular exercise is vital for good health and a well-balanced lifestyle. Now, how many of us have tried to lose weight, buff ourselves up, or join a fitness program, only to be disappointed by the lack of results we see? Maybe we do workout periodically, ...
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  • Acne Body Cure - Several Excellent and Workable Ways to Really Cure This Condition - by John KennedyConsidering how long acne has been around – since forever – it should come across as no surprise that the disease has a cure. Several cures exist, in fact. You just have to find the one that agrees best with your skin type. Simple. You can find a cure for acne online if you looked long and ...
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  • Acne And Treatment - More Undeniable Facts That Will Help You Get Rid of This Annoying Skin Condition - by John KennedyIf your call was to settle for some cream that is sold in the drugstore, you are going to have to be extra careful when seeking to treat acne. You have to read the label of any medication with a lot of care to make sure that your skin does not respond unfavorably to the medication. Once you are ...
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  • Acne Accutane - Acne Treatment Hints Unknown To Many That Can Help You Tremendously - by John KennedyAcne-causing bacteria are all over the place. I wouldn't say there is anything particular about them, except that they are easily attracted to oils and moistures on your skin. You want to look out for them by keeping your skin clean all the time. If there is any way you can manage it, you might ...
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  • Regularity of Exercise - by Deborah McIncrowIncluding physical activity into your everyday patterns and weaving movement into your lifestyle on a regular basis is one massive attribute to staying fit and living at a weight that you are happy with. It’s not about working out two hours a day seven days a week, it’s about taking each day ...
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  • Ideal Stress - by Julian SaganIt is November, the darkest month of the year, the nights are long and the days are short. The weather is corresponding – one minute it’s raining, the next thing you know it’s snowing. The only thing you want to do is get under a cozy blanket with your favorite book and to forget about ...
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  • Are you a Mindless Muncher? - by Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachImagine mealtime at your house. Does it go like this? The kids are screaming, the dog is barking, the phone is ringing, and the kids are starving NOW! Soccer practice ran late leaving you less time to prepare dinner, piano lessons start in 30 minutes, and you have to feed everyone else and eat ...
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  • Going Organic - The Easy Way - by J A McNallyHave you ever wondered if you should buy into the organic way of life. After reading Beth Greer's Super Natural Home; finding out that the author had escaped a major operation to her neck and shoulder where a lump had grown, I decided to investigate further. The author avoided surgery after going ...
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  • Breast Cancer - October A Good Time To Look At Your Money & Health - by Glenn S. Ferguson"The only real security that a person will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability." - Henry Ford, carmaker Wow would you believe it’s October already? And before you realize it Christmas will be here and 2009 would have passed you by. That’s why it’s so ...
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  • BREAK YOUR ADDICTION TO SUGAR! - by Rico ConnorSugar is addicting. Sugar (sucrose) is contained in almost all processed foods. I wonder if the “addicting” trait of sugar and its appearance in almost all processed foods has anything to do with the food industry’s desire to make money. What do you think? The key to controlling your ...
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  • Move a Muscle, Change a Thought - by Megan OltmanMove a Muscle, Change a Thought. I first heard that in a self-help program many years ago. It's easy to stay stuck in a certain way of thinking, to stay down and confused and immobilized when we stay in the same place, looking at the same things. Get up, move, do something different, move a muscle, ...
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  • Glycemic Index list - by Sabrina RoccaA Glycemic Index or GI list is a list of food items that provides readers with a measure of how the carbohydrates in each sort of food act on the body’s blood sugar level. The GI is a numerical expression of this effect, as compared to the reference food, glucose, which is by definition given a ...
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  • Wonderful Weight Loss Habits - by Deborah McIncrowThese ways to living a lighter, healthier life have been around the block longer than maybe you can even remember. They haven’t expired, they have barely changed their tone and they are here to stay. Each and every one of the following ten tips are real, produce results and added into your life ...
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  • Essential Elements - by Deborah McIncrowThere are certain steps that you can put into action that will continue to promote your forward motion and successful endeavors on your lifelong strive to better health and fitness. They are not out of your range and you have to believe in yourself and persevere toward their endowment and bequest. ...
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  • Everyday Movement Options - by Deborah McIncrowMixing movement into your days is exactly what needs to happen to increase your measure of health and amplify your ability to lose weight. Mixing up your genre of movement is imperative to continue successfully on your journey, however, taking advantage of all the various ways to combine physical ...
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  • Natural Weight Loss with the Law of Attraction - by Lexie MoonCan you use the Law of Attraction for weight loss? The answer is absolutely YES! Here are a few steps to ensure your success. First, you need to become aware of the negative thoughts surrounding us about weight. “If you eat that, you’ll get fat.” “Obesity is genetic and can’t be ...
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  • Baby Boomers and the Health and Wellness Tourism Industry - by MaryJoMuch attention has been fixed on the potential needs of the "baby boomer generation" which will be reaching its maturity in about the year 2013. Baby boomers are those described as having been born between 1946 and 1964, considered to be the largest generation in decades. Healthcare providers ...
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  • The Facts About Radon Testing - by Joe ClineThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and the Surgeon-General of the United States are in agreement: homeowners should have their homes inspected for the presence of radon. Radon is considered a serious risk to health by international authorities as well. ...
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  • The Danger In Baby Shampoo - by Bette DowdellThe labels on baby shampoos sure sound good. Gentle. Non-irritating. Everything a good mother could want. And some have pictures of smiling, happy babies to seal the deal. Most of those labels don’t tell the truth. They can’t, because if moms knew the truth, they wouldn’t buy the shampoo. ...
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  • What Do Hot Flashes Have To Do With Anxiety? - by Kris Calloway of http://anxietydetails.comHot flashes triggered by anxious feelings are characterized by extra blood flow to the skin and perception of heat. Anxious hot flashes have a variety of extra minor side effects such as sweaty palms of your hands. Anxiety hot flashes are analogous to the hot flashes experienced by menopausal ...
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  • The Effects of Stress On The Person With Arthritis - by Angela CarterArthritis by itself can be very stressful and very taxing on your body. The source of the stress can be from the pain that no one but you, can understand, or it can be having enough energy to get you through one day and being totally exhausted and having to stay in bed the next day. Or looking ...
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  • Too busy for housework? How & why to get some breathing space in your life... - by Danielle RaineKeeping our homes and feeding our families are innate human habits. And, thanks to today’s mod cons, this domestic stuff has never been easier. Why, then, do we still struggle to find the time for it? One answer lies in the position of housework on our to-do lists, (ie not very high.) But ...
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