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- Here’s the Skin(ny)—The Importance of Skin Integrity As We Age - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Gabriela BrownNo, I am not talking about weight; I am talking about the largest organ on your body, your skin. As we age, the skin, like every other organ in our body, begins to decline. While we don’t have any way to reverse this aging process there are things that we can do to boost it functioning and help ...
Views: 3626 - Edelweiss Extract and The Fight Against Anti Aging - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Andy HintonEdelweiss Extract and the fight against Anti Aging Edelweiss extract comes from Edelweiss flowers, which are short lived perennials. Edelweiss is a German word which means noble and white. The Edelweiss flower is found at altitudes which range from 1,700 meters to 2,700 meters, general in ...
Views: 3611 - Genuine Pearl Powder - The Key To The Fountain Of Youth - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sarah AndersonToday's women and men 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 news is, ...
Views: 3583(1 vote) - DRY SKIN: Emotional Causes & Fast Holistic Relief - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Colleen FlanaganDid you know that dry skin can be triggered by unexpressed non-beneficial emotions? When a patch of dry skin appeared on the right side of my back, negative work-related emotions were the culprits. I harbored fears that a pesky business project would never “get off my back”. I wished the ...
Views: 3564 - Facial Exercises Rejuvenate the Muscles of the Face and Neck - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Carolyn CleavesOkay. I admit it. I am a “research junkie”. I know. I know. I’ve been “doing” and teaching facial exercises for well over a decade …. and ….. I’ve found lots of “scientific” evidence for how and why facial exercises work so well besides the obvious results. That is anyone performing a ...
Views: 3561(8 votes) - Could You Have Spinal Stenosis? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensAs we age, our bodies go through many changes associated with aging. We often find that we are unable to do the things that we could do even just 10 years ago. It is normal as we get older to not be as strong or agile as we used to be. We may not walk as steady as when we were younger, or we ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - How to Spot Cancer and Kidney Disease Early through Urine - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Junji TakanoThe color of your urine can be considered one of the barometers in determining your overall physical condition. For example, a darker urine color can indicate that you are dehydrated. Urine color also tends to be darker (usually dark yellow) after a strenuous exercise. However, did you know ...
Views: 3521(2 votes) - Cialis To Get Your Confidence Back - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Ziesha SheyErectile dysfunction is the worst thing to happen to any man. It not only cause physical and emotional distress but can fall apart relationships, confidence and a man’s self esteem. Most men tend to hide it and avoid sharing about their problem with their partners and seek help. This further ...
Views: 3509 - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Link to Impotence - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Natalie BonanskiIt’s been shown that men who are afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis will have a greater risk of developing an erectile dysfunction disorder. In fact, they have a two-thirds greater risk than men without RA. The association between men who suffer rheumatoid arthritis and ED lead physicians to ...
Views: 3508 - Boost Your Brain Power And Memory Over 40! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerFrequently my over-40 patients start getting a little anxious when they begin experiencing “brain fog” and forgetting some things like a name, where they put their keys, appointments, if they took their medications, etc. They fear these lapses may be symptoms of Alzheimer or some other ...
Views: 3494 - Healing Copper Bracelets: Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanYou want to wear a copper bracelet to help alleviate the pain of arthritis? How silly is THAT? It’s almost as silly as chewing willow tree bark to alleviate the pain of headaches! Both remedies have been around for millennia. We now use artificial tree bark in aspirin but we still wear pure ...
Views: 3473(3 votes) - If You Do Not Sleep Properly, You Will Age Too Fast - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardAre you getting enough sleep or maybe depriving your body of optimal health as you age People just have not heard about their real need for proper rest as they age. Anti Aging Techniques alone will not optimize a youthful appearance without proper rest. There is nothing we can do about the ...
Views: 3394(7 votes) - It’s in my DNA…It’s in my genes….Or is it? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Scott Cansdell“I’ve got digestive problems, I think it’s just who I am, my mother also gets it, her mother had it, it’s in our DNA; it’s in our genes!” It’s a common statement I hear all the time. Whether someone has a physical illness, an emotional challenge, a re-occurring relationship pattern or a sleep ...
Views: 3373 - 5 Easy tips to bring your Female Hormones into Balance - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Marti AngelIf you are a woman beyond the age of thirty-seven, you may be in the early stages, feeling the symptoms of Pre- Menopause, or was we Functional Diagnostic Nutritionists call it in the stage of “hormonal Influx”. If you are exhibiting any of the following symptoms you could very well be in ...
Views: 3329 - Carbohydrates - The Memory Destroyer - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelI mentioned earlier about the effects of diabetes on dementia and Alzheimer's but you don't necessarily have to have diabetes to be at risk from the effects of uncontrolled blood sugar. The brain is the largest consumer of energy in your body and almost one quarter of the fuel you make goes to ...
Views: 3320(2 votes) - How Deepak Chopra's Ageless Body, Timeless Mind Impacted My Lfe - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Hattie RetroAgeEver since I was a child growing up in Brooklyn, the idea of growing old was repulsive to me. How did this happen at such a young age? When I was only five years old, my mother, a Russian immigrant would take me with her to a steam room in Brighten Beach. There her friends would gather, ...
Views: 3311(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Aging - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jeff GarofaloMore than ever before, we are living longer, healthier, and more productive lifestyles. The achievements in both health care and technology in the last fifty years has contributed greatly to our increased lifespan. People nowadays are spending more time and money on ways to improve how they look ...
Views: 3309(2 votes) - What To Do About Cold Intolerance - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from George SolMany people are intolerant to cold weather. A random survey of people over 18 years old showed that in excess of 50 percent reported that their extremities were often sensitive to cold. Many people have extreme sensitivity and often discover that their fingers and toes can turn blue. This ...
Views: 3298 - Women and Aging: Growing Older with Grace and Style - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Cathy SeversonWomen and aging has always been a difficult conversation. Baby boomer women are starting to reach their mid sixties. For some, it has meant burying their heads in the sand of denial. For others it has meant a descent into despair. With the body, age is inevitable, but that doesn’t have to be ...
Views: 3273(2 votes) - Home is Where The Heart Is -- What to Do When a Dementia Patient Keeps Asking to Go Home - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul Hood“...Every day’s an endless stream Of cigarettes and magazines And each town looks the same to me The movies and the factories And every stranger’s face I see Reminds me that I long to be Homeward Bound I wish I was Homeward Bound Home, where my thought’s escaping Home, where my music’s ...
Views: 3261(1 vote) - Keeping The Elderly Warm During The Winter - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Barry ShoorThe elderly are typically more vulnerable to cold weather, as the skin’s protective abilities, bone strength, and the body’s ability to regulate temperature all weaken with age. For these reasons and others, winter preparation is especially critical for the elderly. Before the season approaches, ...
Views: 3248 - 10 Brain-Smart Things You Can Do at Your Desk in 5 Minutes or Less - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Cynthia GreenBrain fitness is a hot topic at work. Our jobs require sharp intellectual performance for everything from recalling important client or product information to learning training materials or just keeping track of key documents. No wonder corporate leaders and entrepreneurs alike have taken notice ...
Views: 3220(1 vote) - Accepting the Middle of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeReaching middle age and actually accepting the experience are two different feelings. 1. You go through the fear of approaching it. 2. You go into denial that you really have reached this age. 3. You begin to change everything in your life. 4. Even if you accept it or not the experiences ...
Views: 3205(1 vote) - Phosphatidylcholine Latest Therapy for Atherosclerosis - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from M HarveyPhosphatidylcholine is part of the essential phospholipids existing in all cells of the physical specimen. These are fat molecules that are critical pieces of all cell membranes, and are utilized as messengers inside cells including, and most critically, the brain. They interact with proteins, ...
Views: 3202 - Lifestyle and Disease: Cause and Effect? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Steven CarneyI bet you’ve heard of the following conditions and diseases: high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, heart disease/atherosclerosis, stroke, overweight/obesity, metabolic syndrome, type-2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, cancer, plus wrinkles, ED and more! ...
Views: 3198(1 vote) - Take Good Care Of Your Immune System - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Ann StewartThe immune system is your most important health ally. Its job is to keep you healthy at all times. Your body is created that way; if only you could eat and drink foods that are completely pure and chockfull of all the best vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc. The main function of your immune system ...
Views: 3195(1 vote) - Is Your Memory Fuzzy Because of Normal Aging? Or Is it Alzheimer's Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever get forgetful? Of course you do, it’s part of being human. However, when we are younger, perhaps in our twenties and thirties, we usually don’t take forgetfulness very seriously. When we’re young, we hardly ever think we must have Alzheimer’s Disease just because we forgot ...
Views: 3190(2 votes) - 5 Superfoods to Stay Healthy And Younger - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Avinash KSometimes referred to as the fountain of youth, super foods have the power to turn back the hands of time. Packed with anti-aging and disease-fighting nutrients that are commonly missing from the average diet, super foods promote increased health and vitality, help with weight loss and taste ...
Views: 3182 - Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - Pt 1 - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susun WeedMy favorite herbs for postmenopausal women are horsetail, oatstraw, red clover, stinging nettle, seaweeds, and the plants rich in flavonoids. These gentle green allies are more like foods than drugs; they offer bone-creating, heart-protecting, disease-preventing, sex-enhancing optimum ...
Views: 3173(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Memory Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Carisa HolmesDo you regularly walk into a room and forget why you came? Do you have trouble focusing and paying attention or often find yourself unable to remember what you were trying not to forget? Hectic, stressful lifestyles coupled with less than ideal diets and lack of exercise have made it ...
Views: 3160(4 votes) - Do You Need All Those Pots and Pans? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Claire LeSageHow many pots and pans do you need at any one time? The answer to this question usually is 2-3! So why do most of us have multiple kitchen cabinets, as well as other storage spaces, loaded with pots and pans? Good question! We have started work organizing the kitchen and can see the ...
Views: 3150 - Anti-Aging Nutrition for Mind and Body Effects You Even More As You Grow Older - Make These Top Choices - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardIt can be difficult to decide what you should eat to achieve a long, healthy lifetime. As you get older, the different diets and nutritional approaches you constantly hear about make it hard to stay on any onediet or approach. Identifying the foods that are good for you and what you should eat ...
Views: 3149(4 votes) - Beginners Guide to Human Growth Hormone(HGH) - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Saeed SikiruWhat is Human Growth Hormone? Human Growth Hormone(HGH) is a chemical substance that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and animals. It's a naturally occurring chemical that is produced some where within the brain. Of course I'm not talking about animals in this ...
Views: 3143 - 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) - CO-ENZYME Q10 the miracle in every human cell - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Daniel ClementineWHAT A DOCTOR HAS TO SAY ABOUT CO-ENZYME Q10 (Co-Q10) Co-enzyme Q10: Miracle Nutrient of the New Millennium Arthur M. Echana, MD, ND, MACNEM (Member of Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine) What is Co-enzyme Q10? CoQ10 (Ubidecaronene, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinone-50) is a ...
Views: 3135(1 vote) - How To Clear Back Acne - 3 Tips To Remove Acne On Back - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from michael chibuzorAcne on back is a common skin condition faced by thousands of people. It can be so troublesome and proper healthy steps has to be taken in order to get rid of it. But before embarking on the treatment, it's vital you determine what causes back acne so that your journey will be easier. Contrary ...
Views: 3124 - Celtrixa Stretch Mark Cream Eliminates Stretch Marks Painlessly Within Weeks - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from David arndellStretch marks remain on your stomach and hips long after your pregnancy, often for years. In fact, it is easy for women to shake off their excess body weight gained after pregnancy, but the same cannot be said for stretch marks. Fortunately, the present generation does not have to put up with ...
Views: 3113(1 vote) - Walking With Nose Breathing Only To Fight Stress, Aging and Low Body Oxygen Levels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovHundreds of medical doctors prescribe physical exercise with nose breathing to their patients these days. This is because of a tremendous difference and safety of nose breathing in relation to acute exacerbations, diseases and general health. Mouth breathing leads to exercise-induced asthma ...
Views: 3083(1 vote) - Keep Sex Over The Top, Not Over The Hill - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerThe movie Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, both in their 60s may have done more for ‘mature lovers’ egos and sex lives than Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra! The scene where they have sex for the first time is both hilarious and touching and speaks of the issues over-50 ...
Views: 3082(1 vote) - Live A Longer Life with Better Lifestyle Choices - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian MPeople these days are living longer and longer as medical advances expand life expectancies; outside of trusting your longevity to modern medical advances I’ve outlined for you here everything you need to know about increasing longevity through better lifestyle choices. If you want to know how ...
Views: 3079(3 votes) - The Shocking Lies Of Big Pharma - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: I’ve said it plenty of times already and i’ll say it again now…drug companies and the medically trained definitely have their place – there are plenty of truly dedicated, super-ethical and ultra-caring medical professionals out there and i personally know several of them – ...
Views: 3069 - ***Drinking Turbulated Water May Stimulate Long Life - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Johnny DeliriousWater passing through a Vortex Turbulator attains an ideal state that promotes good health. After reviewing the following books on water and natural health sciences, I found some interesting facts and prepositions. _Your Body's Many Cries For Water_ _Alkalize or Die_ _Encyclopedia ...
Views: 3059 - The Benefits of Exercise on Wellness and Longevity of Life - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from Gerry Van DykeFor years, the prevailing wisdom was that men and women became weaker and weaker with age. But more and more research has revealed the benefits of exercise on not only a person’s quality of life but also their longevity. The benefits of strength or resistance training have been especially ...
Views: 3056(1 vote) - The Truth about Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Suzy AllegraThe Truth about Aging Gracefully Baby boomers long ago hit the first major speed bump on their collective path: They’re aging and there’s nothing they can do to stop it. Yes, we can use more make-up, hair dye and alpha-hydroxy creams. Yes, plastic surgeons and health related industries are ...
Views: 3056(3 votes) - Anti-Aging Skin Care: 14 Ways to Reduce those Annoying Eye Bags - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Wendy WilkenEye bags make a person look older. How do we diminish those annoying bags under the eyes and get them to look lighter as part of an anti-aging skin care program? Eye bags are caused by the liver’s cleansing process of the body’s digestive impurities. As you get older (especially in men and ...
Views: 3051(1 vote) - How to Challenge, Exercise, and Feed Your Brain - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from Lorne LabelJust like the rest of your body, your brain needs to be well-cared for in order to function at its highest level. For example, your memory will be sharper if you practice a daily regimen that includes a challenging cognitive workout. Your body and your brain will both benefit from a varied ...
Views: 3047(1 vote) - Life Expectancy of the Derma Rollers - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Marie MalacamanDerma rollers have become the preferred items in anti-aging and skincare. Other than providing collagen induction solutions by itself, derma rollers are the best way to raise product absorption out of all the skincare creams, lotions, and formulations, largely maximizing all their effectivity. ...
Views: 3024 - Act Your Age - If You Ever Feel Old, You Must Read This - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Barb LulayWhy do people ask how old you are? Often it is to put you in a category. We all have stereotypes about what people are like at 50, 60, 90, 100, etc. And we usually expect people to "act their age." When someone tells you their age you generally put a stereotype on them. You label them: ...
Views: 3011(3 votes) - If My Doctor Says My Thyroid is Normal…Why Do I Feel So Bad? - The Importance of A Complete Thyroid Panel - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Robert KressThis is a question that I hear a lot, and due to what I consider faulty teaching through medical facilities as well as insurance company anemic reimbursement policies, many people are walking around with undiagnosed hypo-thyroidism. Do you have lack of energy, maybe you are depressed, have ...
Views: 2983(2 votes) - ***Activities That Alzheimer's Sufferers Should / Could Be Involved With. (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelOne of the major problems faced by those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias is the periods of loneliness, boredom and frustration. The following few articles will give you some ideas of the things that you can do to actively do – a starting point as it were to occupy ...
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