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- The Natural Health Benefits Of Coffee - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: It’s official and it’s brilliant news… about something i’ve always believed in and about something i’ve never intended giving up… Coffee, it’s a Super-Food…yay…!! OK, i may be a little prejudiced – because i totally adore coffee, always have and always will…so ...
Views: 1128 - Two Letters About Aging Parents, With Answers From Experts - by Parenting Your Aging Parents
?Copyright 1999 by Francine and Robert Moskowitz
Dear Francine and Robert:
My mother is planning to be re-married next month. She is an 81 year old woman who has lived alone quite well for several years since my father's death from cancer. Also, Mom has a ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - What You Need to Know Before You Buy Hearing Aids - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Henry SmithIn preparation for meeting with a hearing aid dispenser to buy hearing aids, there are a few steps you should take to ensure that you get the most out of the visit. Most importantly, you should not only have had a complete hearing test administered but you should also have had your test results ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Apricots is on the A-List for Improving Dull and Aging Skin - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Kelley Curl 7All vitamins are sold in supplement form, and vitamin A is no exception. However, it’s very possible to get all the vitamin A you need from certain foods, such as the apricot. Apricots, with their ample supply of vitamin A, can be blended into a cream to moisturize and revitalize dull skin. ...
Views: 1127 - Stop Type Two Diabetes Through Moderating Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Russel DonohueEvery living thing has one thing in common with each other - insulin. Working both in and between living cells, it plays multiple central roles in both single-cell and multiple cell life. Insulin resistance results in high blood sugar. This is because the proper use of insulin is required for ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Aging Well & Choosing Right for Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumAging well is a goal that many people have, today. It means focusing on good nutritional intake, being physically active and enjoying a variety of social activities. Keeping the mind active is also important for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and age-related dementia. To most people, it ...
Views: 1126(4 votes) - The MidLife Caregiver - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Ellen BessoA caregiver is: “someone who is involved in helping someone else manage the tasks of living” (A. H. Zimmer) Parents care for young children, and adult children are often caregivers for their elders, who have become frail and more dependent. There’s a wide range of what ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - The Miracle mineral - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Larry SalazarIodine benefits the whole body. Conceivably, this mineral may be the most important single nutrient to your health. Without it, it is impossible to obtain optimal health and immune system function. This miracle mineral is especially important to women. Unfortunately, iodine deficiency is ...
Views: 1125 - Menopause as Spiritual Renaissance - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDDo you know the marvelous work by Clarissa Pinkola Estes called Women Who Run With the Wolves? If you read the Bluebeard story, you will get a picture of me. I was a chief resident when I met my soon-to-be third husband, the Robert Redford look-alike with a CV from here to Mars, who wined, dined ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Contamination Brings Early Aging - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Conrad MaulfairDreams and goals are unattainable if you are ill. Have you noticed your interest in your personal activities actually increases in your forties and fifties? All of sudden you start thinking about the things you have put off. If you are taking care of aging parents they bring home to you the ...
Views: 1122 - Rhinoplasty 101 (Nose Job 101) - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from payman simoniRhinoplasty (commonly known as nose job) is the name of the opera¬tion designed to improve deformities of the nose with plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques … and to improve breathing and sinus function. The operation consists of carefully removing any “excess” bone and/or carti¬lage ...
Views: 1121(2 votes) - Viewing Life and Society at 76 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Grampa KenAnother year passes by and I'm wondering; what the heck are we doing with society, this planet and the people on it? If this is the era of plenty and so much for so many, why are millions living in poverty or starving? As we gobble up natural resources and dump massive amounts of waste into our ...
Views: 1121 - Skin Wrinkle And Microdermabrasion - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaGrowing old occurs to all men and women and getting older beautifully is more complicated for several than it is for other individuals. Rather than having the newest style trends-and generally botching it-and wearing completely age unsuitable costumes in the attempt to turn back the time, there ...
Views: 1119 - Swim Today to Keep Old Age Away - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Henry OkwoEveryone knows the benefits of physical exercise to achieve that improved quality of life. However when incorporated with a daily mental exercise, there can be no better way of keeping out Father time. Something about water and the brain, after all Dolphins are almost considered almost as smart ...
Views: 1118 - The Second Half of My Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2005 from Judy WrightJudy H. Wright© 2004 www.ArtichokePress.com Have you ever wondered where destiny would lead you? Have you ever pondered whether the road you are taking would lead to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of ...
Views: 1118(2 votes) - Phytonutrients - The Latest In Anti Aging - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Paul RodgersPhytonutrients, or plant and fruit extracts are the latest in anti aging technology and have known to be beneficial for the skin and its underlying cells. There are many types of phytochemicals, including some anti oxidants. Antioxidants are those substances within living organs that supply ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Meditation may be the Future of Anti-Aging - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Andy HintonAccording to the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 90% of all adult illness is due to the degenerative processes of aging. Anti-aging medicine, aiming for longevity and optimal health, is most certainly the 'specialty' of the future and is based on the early detection, prevention and ...
Views: 1116 - Being Mortal - An Important Book to Read - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2015 from Lynda EnrightI am writing a very different article today because I want to share a wonderful and very important book I read recently that I think is a must read if you or anyone you love plans to grow old or get sick. Maybe you would rather not plan for it, but the fact is either one will happen to all of us ...
Views: 1114 - Newsflash: Time to Eat Less Salt Says The Government, The Rest Of The World Says: Duh! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Cliff FontenotOne word is all I can say and that is wow. The government came out and said it, we need to eat less salt. (Just released on Yahoo news yesterday) Only took them about a few decades after mountains of evidence. We are not supposed to eat more then a teaspoon now and that at risk for heart ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - Dermal Fillers: Highly Versatile Cosmetic Treatment to Delay Aging - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Radium Medical AestheticsDermal fillers are consistently ranked as one of the most well-received non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation and augmentation without the need to undergo cosmetic surgery. People are now seeking for convenient, painless, and natural-looking alternatives to maintain a youthful ...
Views: 1113 - Finest At Home Skin Care Treatment Options - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mariecar CervanciaLooking into home skincare treatment options? You need to think about what the very best device with which to begin your pursuit. With all of the products out in the market, the search may become a complicated mission. Aside from different creams, masques, at home peels and laser kits, the ...
Views: 1113 - THIS Is Killing Senior Citizens According To A New Study! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-is-killing-senior-citizens-according-to-a-new-study The Journal of the American Medical Association published in November has found that THIS, taken by 60% of people over ...
Views: 1113 - How To Protect Yourself From Sickness & Disease - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Sarah AndersonSickness and disease have escalated throughout our world. The World Health Organization warns that chronic, noncommunicable diseases are rapidly becoming epidemic worldwide. Escalating rates of neurocognitive, metabolic, autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases cannot be ascribed only to genetics, ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Living a Long Healthy Life is No Accident - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Gary Kenneth ArcherI have lived more years then I care to think about but thankfully they have all been healthy years. Now this didn’t happen because I have ‘good genes’ (I don’t) or because I got lucky and beat the odds (no such luck), no this happened because I wanted to be healthy so I worked toward that ...
Views: 1112(2 votes) - What Grandparents Must Know About Driving the Grandkids - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2004 from Susan DunnOne of the greatest joys of grandparenting is taking the grandkids for an outing, yes? And of course you buckle them into their car seats. But even the best car seat on the market can’t protect the grandkids in case of an accident, so there’s one other thing you need to be doing. Driver ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Cut Down Carbs to Ward Off Cataracts - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Sara RobertsLink Found Between Carbs and Cataracts “Eat your carrots” is coined as the modern cataract treatment. It’s trite, but true—reducing the intake of high-glycemic carbohydrates and consuming more antioxidants that are necessary for good eye health does in fact reduce the risk of cataracts. Read ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Is It True That Antioxidants Are Anti Aging Agents? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Ann StewartThere is so much information these days about anti aging and antioxidants. But what is all the hype about? What are antioxidants anyway, and what do they have to do with aging? Antioxidants are substances that prevent or slow down oxidation. Oxidation is the process of unstable oxidized ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Consuming healthy fats helps extend life, reduces heart disease: Study - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests consuming healthy fats not only extends life but could prevent millions of deaths and heart diseases cases annually. Reducing saturated fat from one’s diet has been on the forefront of improving health as of late, but researchers suggest not only is it important to reduce ...
Views: 1106 - The Amazing Health Benefits Of Fish Oil Supplements That Are Crucial To Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Xylene BelitaAfter hearing so much about fish oil, you might be wondering what the health benefits of fish oil supplements are. Perhaps, by knowing how this oil benefits the body, you will understand why more and more people are relying on fish supplements to lead a healthier life, and who knows, you might ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - The Truth Nobody Tells You About Acne - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2016 from Jazz PollardAcne may be a passing phase of puberty or late adulthood for some but, for others, acne is a lifelong struggle to achieve blemish-free skin. If you think you have been taking every possible step to clear your skin of acne but, still to no avail, it’s high time you looked back at 10 things you ...
Views: 1106 - Tips for Reducing Your Travel Stress - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTFor many Americans the goal of traveling to dream destinations is high on their bucket list of activities to complete during their lifetimes. Did you know that according to a recent study 74% of Americans surveyed cited traveling to a dream destination as their #1 goal for the New Year? Did you ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Weight Gain and Aging: Fact or Myth? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Steven CarneyAlthough many adults think extra weight comes with age, it’s a myth that getting older automatically means you’ll gain extra pounds, feel less energetic or be less active! Here’s why: Many adults notice that they are starting to slow down around age 40, due to gradual changes in metabolism ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - AMD and the Elderly - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryAMD (age-related macular degeneration) is most known to occur in persons above the age of fifty. Palo Alto home care states that the macula is the part of the eye responsible for clear vision. It consists of light sensing cells and provides electrical signals translated from the light ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Hot Flashes May Be A Warning Sign Of THIS! - by Submitted on May 06, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=hot-flashes-may-be-a-warning-sign-of-this Women who frequently have hot flashes between the ages of 40 - 53 years may be more likely to have poor vascular function regardless of risk ...
Views: 1104 - The Best Ways to Deal With Thin Looking Skin - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from John WilliamsAs we get older our bodies naturally change. The skin goes through dramatic changes as it ages, becoming thinner and dryer. Fat accumulations in the face around the cheeks and lips decrease, and this leads to a more sunken, aged appearance. There are some things that you can do though to ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Fat for No Reason? Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Lorraine MaitaAre you getting fat for no reason? It could be your thyroid. Hypothyroidism and weight loss go hand in hand. Your thyroid gland regulates metabolism. Metabolism is breaking down the food you eat to produce energy and the breakdown products are used to build new cells and tissues. Every cell is ...
Views: 1102 - Getting That Summer-Ready Skin - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Marie MalacamanIn getting ready for the period of sunny days and also bare skin, shedding off of the dried up and boring level of months past is the best way to go. It’s as being a dual-purpose renewal-a new approach full of energy and passion to fit the brightness and more youthful overall look and feeling ...
Views: 1102 - How to Get a NEW START for the New Year & Make a 30-Year Difference! - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2018 from Richard RuhlingHow to Get a NEW START for the New Year & Make a 30-Year Difference! Dr. Lester Breslow, Dean of UCLA’s School of Public Health, discovered that 7 Simple Health Habits make a huge difference in life with a 60-year-old being as healthy as a 30-year-old who followed only one or two ...
Views: 1101 - Exceptional Treatment Plans In Preparation For Summer Season - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Marie MalacamanWhile bikini time nears, exclusive summer time deals and then promos start to arise. Unusual, that for a period that’s mostly described as happy-go-lucky times, holiday vacations, and a great time, people-women in particular-put too much work into getting into shape and looking their ...
Views: 1100 - Growing Young Gracefully: the Ayurveda Way - by That first wrinkle.
The realisation that Father Time has just pencilled the first line of age underneath your eyes. Followed by a wistful shrug of acceptance.
Is this how you visualize the day, or rather the moment, of truth?
Picture, instead, this.
It’s your 70th birthday, and the best ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Acne Tips - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Tad MillerstonOne оf thе odd, natural ways tо clear up acne іs tо apply lemon juice tо thе worst spots оn yоur face two tо three times а week. Apply іt tо thе enlarged pores, but bе sure thаt yоu dоn't use іt mоrе thаn twice а week, аs іt wіll dry оut yоur skin. If yоu hаvе beеn plagued wіth acne fоr most ...
Views: 1097 - Apricots is on the A-List for Improving Dull and Aging Skin - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Kelley Curl 7All vitamins are sold in supplement form, and vitamin A is no exception. However, it’s very possible to get all the vitamin A you need from certain foods, such as the apricot. Apricots, with their ample supply of vitamin A, can be blended into a cream to moisturize and revitalize dull skin. ...
Views: 1096 - Disappearing Act - by Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing the things historians usually record, while on the banks, unnoticed, people build homes, make love, raise children, sing songs, write poetry and even whittle statues. ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Advantages of Exercise for Anti-Aging - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from jarod rauBodywork keeps you fit... fitness makes you look and feel far more youthful • Advantages of regular exercise for anti-aging: Exercise boosts circulation and oxygen use for energy. Exercise reduces the risk for heart attacks and cancer. Exercise fans the ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - Valentine's Day-Heart Ache or Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Noah LamWhich is worst?, enjoying your gourmet 10-course meal that will make you gain a few pounds, or getting dumped on Valentine’s Day before you’re able to start your meal ruining all chances of eating that day. Well, it all depends on which is more important to you, having a fluttering heart or ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - Health myths versus science-based facts - by (c) 2001 secretcodes.org
Today, almost 60% of all men and women living in the US, take some kind of dietary supplements or nutrition products and try to actively improve their health in one way or another. However, the majority of people in western countries is suffering from long-term ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Don't Wait - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Adrienne Marksthe time will never be "just right." Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." ~ Napoleon Hill Wise words from a very wise man Right now, many people are feeling VERY scattered...distracted...unfocused. It ...
Views: 1092(3 votes) - The Tolls Of Time: Growing Older Advice For A Fresh Look - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ramil MorlaIt's never too soon to start planning for your retirement and to mull over what life is going to be like as an older individual. Like it or not, we're all getting older. You're older reading this sentence than you were reading the last. That's how quickly time flies by. Whether you think you ...
Views: 1092 - Does Your Heart Age Affects Its Normal Functions? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart’s function is to continuously pump blood so all your body cells receive the nutrition needed to maintain life. The good news is that as the heart ages, the changes it goes through are not very great and its capacity to send blood to all your cells is not diminished when you are at ...
Views: 1091(2 votes) - Cardiac Catheterizations - Done Without Reason - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinCoronary angiograms are injections of dye into the arteries of the heart to visualize blockages. Access to these arteries is obtained through the femoral artery, located in the groin. Well over a million of these procedures are performed every year in the United States. The purpose of the ...
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