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- The Three Types of Diabetes Problems - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Russel DonohueDoctors know of three types of diabetes. All are related to both the amount of insulin produced and the ability of the body to use this insulin effectively. The divisions are made this way: Type 1: No insulin production whatsoever. The natural insulin producer, the pancreas, doesn't work. ...
Views: 1094 - Take Care of Aging Skin Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Valerie RosenbaumDo you know what it is that you really need in order to take care of aging skin? Most people think that they understand what ingredients are necessary in an effective skin care product, but few of them really know any more than what the cosmetics companies tell them. This is why the sales of ...
Views: 1092(4 votes) - We need to get back to the basics! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Dawn HansDid you wake up this morning, look in the mirror, and say, “enough is enough!” If you did, I know exactly how you feel. I spent years going back and forth between happy with my body and “OMG! I have to go to the gym now!” I think we all battle the same exact thing: we meet our health goal, we ...
Views: 1092 - Over the hill yet? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Kenny McDowellIn last weeks blog I highlighted the benefits of beginning or continuing a strength training regime as we get older. Are there also benefits to undertaking a program of cardiovascular activity as we age or even at any age? Background As you age, losses in aerobic capacity and muscle ...
Views: 1091 - Why Rosacea Appears and How To Treat It - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Evelyn GraziniIf you have been diagnosed with rosacea, you might be a little confused at first at how to treat it. Many people have not had success with over the counter creams, but do you really know what to look for in a good rosacea cream? There are over 16 million people who are diagnosed with this ...
Views: 1091 - Do Women Judge Men by Their Appearance? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2019 from Radium Medical AestheticsWomen are always claiming that a sense of humor is the most important quality a man can possess. But is it true that women are willing to date a guy who only has a sense of humor? Would a sense of humor be able to make up for below average looks he possesses? The truth is out: A guy can have ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Top 3 Foods To Eat and Avoid for an Underactive Thyroid Diet - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Lorraine MaitaFeeling fat, fatigued, forgetful, foggy, slow and constipated? These are symptoms of an underactive thyroid. The health of your thyroid is affected by your diet. If you have these symptoms, following an underactive thyroid diet may heal your thyroid gland and prevent the need for thyroid ...
Views: 1090 - The Glass Half Full - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine 2008 Words: 601 Keywords: Age, Optimist, Future, Learning, Knowledge, Excel The Glass Half Full When you get to be my age the chances are that you are an optimist, or you ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Aging & Skin Greasiness Have to Go Hand in Hand? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumIf you are a woman or a man with questions about aging and skin greasiness, you have finally arrived at the right place. What you will learn about here are the things that contribute to oily or greasy skin. It may surprise you to know that getting older is not among them As we age, our ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - Preventing Corona COVID 19 - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2020 from Prof. George GrantScientific Recommendations to cope with the Corona Virus COVID 19 Pandemic: Use Natural Hand Sanitizer and natural antibactrial soap. Use Oregano Oil daily. Take 8-10,000 Vitamin D3 + 5000 Vitamin C + Bioavailable Multivitamin/minerals/antioxidant to support immune system. Lots of ...
Views: 1088 - Excerpt from Aging Disgracefully by Danny Cahill - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Smith PublicityMy free fall, and the madness, stopped on my fiftieth birthday. Not because I had found wisdom or had realized the damage I was doing to myself and others, but because I found myself in an ambulance. I had gone into the gym an hour before, determined to prove myself still capable of a killer ...
Views: 1087 - Learn to StressBust to Save 20-years of life - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
Views: 1087 - Is Juicing Good for Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Michael HadawayI feel great. I don't have any problems. Sure I overeat sometimes and I do eat too many fried foods. But that is OK, isn't it? I don't need a juicer. Do I? If your conscience is telling you to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet, but just can't seem to do it, you may need a personal ...
Views: 1086 - Don't let Dr. Google have the final say about your health - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonWhen it comes to our health, is it possible to suffer from TMI – too much information? About two-thirds of Canadians use the web to seek out health information. Almost 20 per cent of smartphone users have at least one health-related app. And health and fitness represents the fastest-growing ...
Views: 1085 - Escape the Sugar Jungle - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Joan MillerIf you’re wrestling with how to escape the sugar jungle, you’re not alone. Nearly two million people have watched Dr. Robert Lustig’s video, “Sugar: The Bitter Truth” or or seen his interview on 60 Minutes. A review of Lustig's work was published in the New York Times article, “Is Sugar Toxic?” ...
Views: 1084 - How to Talk to Elder Parents - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeOne of the main things that I have learned about talking to elder parents is to treat them as you would anyone else. Ask general questions to start conversations. Be open about what you want to know. If you were talking to your best friend, you would not sugar coat anything you wanted to ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - The Fountain of Youth and Your Hormones - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Jay ChatterjeeEveryone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but very few realize that it actually does exist. And even fewer realize that it exists inside every one of us. Yes, it's there right within you, just waiting to be activated !! Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer sailed around the ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - New Middle Aged Benefits Committee - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine 2007 Words: 500 Keywords: New Middle Aged, Entitled, Respect. Wealthy New Middle Aged Benefits Committee We Want What We Are Entitled To As a group, people over fifty ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Study Aid Goes Green On University Establishments - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from M HarveyWay back in the old days it was black beauties. These days it's the more dangerous diet pills. But those days are done. No more paying shameful prices to despicable ripoff artists and tearing your body apart just to study for a test. Currently there is a study aid that's all natural AND good for ...
Views: 1079(2 votes) - Cancer Skin Care: Things To Know - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Mike EdwardsNowadays, all we know that many people are dying, but, still there are many who are suffering from cancer, but, the good news is cancer can be treated! As a treatment, special skin products are available for many of those people who are suffering from cancer. Cancer is one of the most ...
Views: 1078 - Healthy Skin Care Tips & Procedures - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from George PrugarDo you know how to care for your skin? Unfortunately, skin doesn’t come with an instruction booklet or care instructions. Thankfully, there are some natural skin care tips that can help keep your skin young and supple. The skin care tips listed in this article may be slightly different from ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Shocking Drop of Life Expectancy in the US! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=shocking-drop-of-life-expectancy-in-the-us This just in! Life expectancy has dropped in the US for the second year in a row. People in the US have worse health and are dying younger ...
Views: 1078 - Can Anti Aging Supplements Delay Aging? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Raphaelo SteffNot long ago, the answer to this question would be no. Today, due to the progress of Anti-Aging Medicine, The answer to the question "Can you delay aging?" is Yes, without any ambiguity. The products and technologies exist; they can delay, suspend, or even reverse degenerative number of effects ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Tips for Writing Your Will - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililYour will is the last gift you will leave your loved ones. Whether you are rich, poor, someone young and healthy or a person that needs elder care help, it is important to leave instructions on what you want done with your remaining assets. By creating a will you are taking away a lot of stress ...
Views: 1077 - Who can receive home health care? - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Johnny LoweryHome Health Care can cover many different areas. Services may differ according to particular situations. However, home health care is delivered to the person or persons within their home setting. Home health care professionals such as Oakland Home Care can include doctors, nurses, dieticians, ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Food for Thought in Choosing a Health Professional - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Julie DohertyThe choice you make regarding a Health Professional/s I believe it one if not the most important decision you will ever make in your life. So in this article I just wanted to empower you with some food for thought, when making this decision. It is interesting that when it comes to choosing ...
Views: 1076 - Home Safety Modifications For Seniors - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainHome modifications is a fairly new concept that has come along with the incarnation of seniors choosing to stay living in their homes in place of moving to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Due to limitations that naturally occur as we age changes need to be made in order for needs ...
Views: 1076 - How to Get Rid of Dark Under Eye Circles - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Karla SuttonAs we age, there are many changes that happen in the human body. Our bones become weak, causing us to not be able to do the things we used to do such as play sports at a high level, lift heavy objects, and do acrobatic maneuvers in athletic events. Men lose their hair as they age, and women ...
Views: 1074(2 votes) - What Causes Low Testosterone Levels? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Pie chanTestosterone is the hormone responsible for your health as a man. It drives your manhood and by the way, your libido. He cares about your muscle mass, your bone density, and even balances your mood. When your testosterone level is low, your whole human being is in danger. You will feel weak. You ...
Views: 1074(3 votes) - Worried about your Health?/Tips for immune system health - by Why should you be worried about your health?
One of the greatest threats to good health is stress. As each decade passes the levels of stress faced by the next generation increases. In a fast-paced world, it is easy to overwork yourself, and extend yourself to the point of exhaustion. This ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - How Glutax 12gs Nano Advance Glutathione Injections works on skin? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Surya KumarIt is the fastest way of getting fairer and whiter skin as it goes directly into your blood stream and works effectively to clear your skin. Skin whitening injections are becoming very popular nowadays and are used in many Asian countries. These are also used extensively by film stars and models ...
Views: 1073 - The Truth About Aging And What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Sarah AndersonAlmost every human being wants to wage war against aging, and it seems to be working. We are living longer than our parents and ancestors, who only lived between the ages of 45-55. The 2019 statistic on life expectancy in America and other developed countries is 78.7 years for women, and 70 ...
Views: 1073 - Ditch the Old-school Dentures: Why You Should Consider Implants - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Anica OaksDentures have been around for a long time, and today's dental plates look wonderful. However, dentures do not feel like natural teeth. An upper denture covers most of the palate, rendering some foods, well, unpalatable. Lower dentures are designed to fit snugly, but with gradual bone loss lower ...
Views: 1072 - Even More Reasons to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Allan SosinThe reasons to avoid high fructose corn syrup continue to mount. There is little doubt in my mind that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the most toxic chemicals to find its way into our restaurants, supermarkets and even health food stores. It has replaced sugar in many processed foods ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Preventing Arthritis As We Get Older - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililAs we get older most of us will suffer from arthritis to varying degrees. Arthritis cannot be stopped but it can be slowed. Here are some easy tips to slow the progression if arthritis. To an extent, we all experience some degree of osteoarthritis as we get older as our joint cartilage wears ...
Views: 1071 - The Most Common Dementia Warning Signs You Need to Lookout For - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Natalie ThongritApproximately 47 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and that number is expected to increase to 75 million by the year 2030. If you have a parent or loved one whom you think might be showing early signs of dementia, keep reading. Listed below are some of the most common ...
Views: 1071 - Why Supplement Today? How Important Is It? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Tom SparrowWhy do we need to supplement today? How important is it? How about an opportunity to work from home helping others to get healthy too? Are you ready? Many people have no idea of these published facts that were discovered when Linus Pauling (twice Nobel prize winner) did this study in the ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Amazing Health Benefits of a Gluten Free Diet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Elena LeeWe all have heard about gluten free diets that became very popular in the past few years, but not everyone knows what a gluten free diet has to offer, who should use it and why this diet is so beneficial. Millions of people in America choose going gluten free for a number of reasons: some do it ...
Views: 1069 - How Does Beauty Come From Within? An Anti Aging Therapist's Viewpoint - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Claire BullerwellWe've all heard of the phrase 'beauty comes from within', but what does it actually mean? Well, since I got my Diploma in Anti Aging Therapy and became a qualified Anti Aging Therapist, I now feel competent enough to tell you. I must admit that when I first started my Anti Aging course I ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Why an Education Can Help You Live Longer - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Sarah DarenAmericans are living longer nowadays for a number of reasons, but many studies show a strong correlation between life expectancy and education. In fact, the average life expectancy in America these days is higher than any other period in history and is projected to soar by 2050. Similarly, the ...
Views: 1068 - Eat Plenty Of Folic Acid To Help Decrease Risk Of Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Connie LimonEat plenty of folic acid to help cut in halve the risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study conducted by the U.S. National Institute on Aging. Folic acid is found in: • Oranges • Lemons • Green vegetables The U.S. National Institute on Aging experts studied adults over a period ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - How to Feel Confident When Buying Hearing Aids Online - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Henry SmithBuying hearing aids online can be a great way to get a quality product at a reasonable price while also saving you a significant amount of time. While it may at first seem unusual to buy your hearing aid online, you will quickly find that it isn't that much different from going into a physical ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - This Strange Journey of Aging - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2018 from Nicole AI'm in my late twenties, and that feels strange to write. For so long, I was the youngest everywhere I went. The youngest in my classes, the youngest in my workplace, the youngest of all my friends. I've always been told that I'm mature for my age. That I'm "wise beyond my years." That I was ...
Views: 1065 - Prostate Cancer - Concentrated Fish Oil Decreases Death Rates - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenFinally, we have some good news about prostate cancer. Two large-scale, long-term studies have now proven that consumption of concentrated fish oil or oily fish can slash the mortality rates of men afflicted with the disease. In the Physician's Health Study, over 20,000 men were followed for ...
Views: 1063 - Vision Loss: How to Prevent and Address Glaucoma - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Anica OaksGlaucoma is a disease that directly affects the eye. With glaucoma, the eye experiences increased pressure. As a result, the eye slowly loses sight and function. This sounds like a scary concept, but there are ways to prevent it and even attack it. Consider these four measures you can take now ...
Views: 1063 - Benefits of an Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Liz ButlerIf you ever contemplate your state of health, perhaps even worry about it from time to time, chances are inflammation is not something you give much thought to. It’s much more likely you think about the life-threatening conditions that afflict the lives of many, things such as heart disease, ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Making a Realistic Commitment to Caring for an Elder - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililWhether older people have the option to receive long-term care while maintaining their independence often depends on the extent to which family members are able and willing to help them. But family situations vary widely in terms of whether relatives are willing and able to provide care, ...
Views: 1058 - Flourishing Woman: 4 Health Checkups All Women Need - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Anica OaksFor a woman, it often seems like they have to go to a slew of doctors for each part of their body. While you're glowering at your husband and his one doctor, remember how important it is to take care of yourself, and that includes every system in your body. If you've been avoiding your doctors, ...
Views: 1057 - Think your DNA is written in stone? Well, Think Again. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=think-your-dna-is-written-in-stone-well-think-again If you are one of my clients you are probably tired of hearing me extol the virtues of these two practices. As the evidence for ...
Views: 1057 - Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat Lose the Belly - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Ameer RosicDid you know that eating two slices of whole wheat bread can increase your blood sugar more than 2 tablespoons of pure sugar? Wheat Belly: Wheat is Transmutagenic that has been manipulated and transformed into Dwarf Wheat. Amylopectin A gives you belly fat "Where there's glucose, ...
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