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- Getting A Job Difficult With Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a job can be difficult, especially if you have arthritis. This was revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after analyzing the results of its first countrywide survey on the impact of arthritis on work. The study involved over 200,000 American adults. ...
Views: 898 - Getting The Energy You Need - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEnergy. It propels the basketball player to endure the game, score points, and win. It helps the busy executive reach his or her desired goals and cope with hectic schedules almost effortlessly. It turns the plain homemaker into a Super Mom to take care of her home and family. It enables the ...
Views: 553 - Green Tea Can Take Away Your Unwanted Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe list of benefits that you can get from green tea just keeps on getting longer. From being an excellent source of antioxidants to fighting heart diseases and stopping the stinky sweating on your feet, this is one of those beverages that you just can not live without. But there is one more ...
Views: 870 - Guide To Choosing The Best Health Club - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere is really no shortcut to becoming healthy and fit. If you want to live longer, you have to pay attention to what you eat and drink, and do exercise and workout regularly. There may be products that can help you achieve your weight loss goals or rejuvenate your sexuality, but in order to ...
Views: 566 - Have a safe Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHoliday shopping can be fun but it can also be stressful. The heavy traffic, the long lines of people buying gifts, and the crowded malls can be a constant source of irritation, frustration, and wrinkles! Compounding the problem is the presence of predators. No, I’m not talking about ...
Views: 647 - Having Foggy Memory? Don't Forget To Deal With Stress - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt is quite normal to forget where you have placed your keys or parked your car once in while. Everybody has dealt with such phenomena. However, if you keep on forgetting a lot of things, then you may need to see your doctor. Remember that even if you are getting older, it doesn't mean that you ...
Views: 1631 - Healing With Magnets: Effective Or Futile? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou might have laughed when you came across advertisements of magnetic bracelets being sold to help alleviate countless conditions from cancer to diabetes and headache to arthritis; you thought, it is quite impossible for magnets to help remedy even the slightest ache, not to mention serious ...
Views: 931 - Health Conditions Associated With Water Retention - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are a lot of things that cause water retention. Most of them are petty, such as diet, hot weather or sunburn. Others, meanwhile, can be more serious which may include hormonal imbalance and underlying medical conditions. Either way, Edema, or the swelling of the extremities due to fluid ...
Views: 1247 - Healthy Habits For Asthmatics - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFeeling depressed because you have asthma? Don’t be blue. Millions of Americans are like you. About 20 million people have asthma and nine million US children under 18 have been diagnosed with the condition. The thought of having asthma can be frightening, especially since it causes ...
Views: 599 - Help For Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinVaricose veins are the price man has to pay for standing upright. Four-legged animals do not develop them. Veins have the difficult task of bringing blood from the lower extremities to the heart. They do this without the benefit of a pump and against gravity. Blood travels uphill by muscular ...
Views: 802 - Helpful Tips You Need To Know Before You Do Self-tanning - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is almost out, but a tanned and bronzed look is still in. If you do not have time to head to the beach and bathe in the sun, you can just rely on self-tanning sprays to help you get that rich bronze skin color. Otherwise, you will badly stand out in a crowd if you are still pale and white ...
Views: 1057 - Hemorrhoid Cream for Eye Bags? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you have eye bags, you’ve probably heard about this old “remedy” that was endorsed by your own mom or grandmother. Go to the nearest drugstore and grab a tube of Preparation H. This hemorrhoid cream will supposedly get rid of puffy eyes fast. No one knows who started ...
Views: 4167 - Hollywood Weight Loss Secrets You Should Not Follow - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe clamor for ultra thin body has made many people lead unhealthy and unhappy lives. Too much preoccupation in being wafer thin has brought a lot of celebrities to the brink of eating and psychological disorders, and even death. It seems that Hollywood has never learned from the experiences of ...
Views: 588 - Home Remedies For Common Tooth Problems - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou’ve just finished watching Late Night with Conan O’Brien and you’re ready to hit the sack. The TV set is out and so are the lights as you make a gentle dive to dreamland in your soft, comfortable bed. But before you can even close your eyes, disaster strikes. Your tooth ...
Views: 564 - Home Remedies for Dark Circles Under the Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou just woke up after attending a wild party the night before. The hangover is gone and so is the bad taste in your mouth after all the food and drinks you’ve consumed. Now you’re ready to face the world again as you get ready for the office. But as you stare in the mirror, ...
Views: 734 - Home Remedies Ror Asthma - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEvery day in America alone, 30,000 people have an asthma attack. Of that number, 5, 000 people visit the emergency room, a thousand are admitted to the hospital and 11 people die due to asthma, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. While asthma is incurable, ...
Views: 678 - Homeless pooch rescued from wrinkles - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBefore he had a home, Shankly wandered the streets of London hungry and lost. He was alone, in poor health, and no one seemed to care that his face was full of sagging wrinkles that hampered his vision. Thanks to some kindhearted doctors, Shankly got a new home and a £1,000 facelift that ...
Views: 736 - How Breast Enhancement Surgery Can Threaten Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThanks to Baywatch, a show where women with size DD breasts have strutted their wares on the beach, the eyes of a lot of women were opened to the idea that breast implants are gorgeous to have. Along with the success of the TV show came the increase in the number of women who had their breasts ...
Views: 748 - How Detoxification Can Help You Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe colon is one efficient waste elimination system. In the early times, when the majority of foods that people eat are composed of fruits and vegetables, the colon does not really need outside help to function properly in getting rid of toxins and wastes out of the body. Nowadays, however, the ...
Views: 1074 - How Impotence is Turning Lovers into Losers - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhat do King Solomon, Casanova, and King Lapetamaka II have in common? The Book of Lists names them as three of the busiest lovers in history. During his 40-year reign, King Solomon, the son of David and the third king of Israel, supposedly had 700 wives and about 300 mistresses! His women ...
Views: 2261 - How Obesity Can Affect The Way Pilots Fly Their Planes - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn the United States, about one-third of the total population is suffering from obesity. This translates to more than 300 billion dollars of added health care costs. Obesity is a huge problem such that, annually, it is killing more Americans than cigarette smoking. But if you think obesity is ...
Views: 2196 - How To Avoid Having Painful And Damaged Joints - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinRunners, athletes, overweight, obese and old people know that the knees are joints in the body susceptible to wear and tear. Overexertion or excess body weight can really cause knee problems in the future. What's more, knee pain is one of the most excruciating pains one could ever ...Runners, ...
Views: 1023 - How To Avoid The Hidden Hazards Of Stress And Physical Burnout - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany believe that the feeling of helplessness or burnout is caused by psychological rather than physical problems. Losing a job or a loved one, having a chaotic schedule, or maintaining an abusive or unhappy relationship are the usual reasons behind being stressed and burned out. However, ...
Views: 1064 - How To Avoid Weight Loss Plateau And Shed More Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany people get inspired to persevere and go ahead with their weight loss plans when they see results. They get excited when results show that they have lost five, ten or even fifteen pounds within a certain period. However, there are phases in every weight loss program where one may lose hope ...
Views: 817 - How To Boost Your Snooze Patterns And Attain Deep Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAccording to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, about 58% of adults in the US experience insomnia or some form of sleeping difficulties. Respondents to the poll also believe that their lack of restful sleep significantly affects their work performance, their relationship with ...
Views: 652 - How To Break The Smoking Habit And Live A Healthier Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSmoking is detrimental not only to your health, but to your family's health as well. People who smoke are aware, and are constantly reminded, that smoking is harmful and provides no health benefit at all. In fact, this vice has been linked to many serious diseases, such as cancers, ...Smoking is ...
Views: 803 - How To Deal With Arthritis Without Losing Your Machismo - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen John was in his twenties, he thought that he was impervious to serious health conditions. He drank all the alcoholic beverages he had his hands on, smoked packs of cigarettes a week, feasted on foods that were bad for his health and even deprived his body of much needed sleep. But now that ...
Views: 894 - How To Deal With Chronic Knee Pains For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAnybody who has experienced chronic pain in the knee will tell you that they are willing to do absolutely anything just to ease the excruciating pain. This condition, which is commonly known as chronic patellofemoral syndrome, is actually caused by the deterioration of the cartilage just beneath ...
Views: 920 - How To Deal With Mild Depression The Smart Way - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you have been sad, losing appetite, and feeling a bit down lately, you probably are suffering from a mild form of depression. Do not worry; everybody feels this way once in a while. However, if you seem to be in a rut for quite a long time now, you probably need some help to boost your mood ...
Views: 1400 - How To Ease Symptoms Of Premenstrual Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are a lot of things to be thankful about being a woman. However, having monthly bouts with Premenstrual Syndrome, more commonly known as PMS, is not something to be happy and thankful for. Depression, headaches, food cravings, constipation, water retention, cramping, backache, breast ...
Views: 580 - How To Ease Your Arthritic Pain And Try To Live A Normal Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNo word can describe the pain caused by arthritis other than excruciating. Anybody who is suffering from this condition knows that it can be debilitating and simply frustrating. Sometimes, younger people make fun of old folks who walk slowly using canes or who have shaking hands, what they don't ...
Views: 1258 - How To Effectively Detoxify The Body And Be Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinEven though genes play a vital role in determining the kind of diseases or conditions a person may be prone to, the person's choice of food is also crucial in the development of illnesses and other diseases. Everything that gets into the mouth must be considered carefully because what a person ...
Views: 687 - How To Eliminate Corns - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYour hands and feet work a lot. They’re subjected to great pressure from doing daily tasks and walking. To protect itself from the strain and pressure of everyday life, the skin creates unsightly and painful corns. Corns are caused by wearing poorly-fitting boots or shoes. They usually occur ...
Views: 1143 - How To Enjoy Eating In Restaurants Without Giving Up On Your Diet - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinBeing on a diet does not mean you have to say no to every lunch and dinner date with friends. There is really nothing wrong with eating out every once in a while. In fact, this may even help you feel less restricted and less bored with whatever your diet program requires you to eat. However, ...
Views: 965 - How To Fix The Havoc Brought By Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women are excited about summer because it is the time of the year when they can shed their clothes and display their slim and slender bodies on beaches and resorts. So after putting up with thick clothing during the winter months, many are excited to start wearing tank tops, shorts, ...Most ...
Views: 831 - How To Get Rid Of Depression Without Popping A Pill - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDue to breakthroughs in health and medical science, there is an available pill or drug for almost all diseases and conditions, whether physical or emotional. You can always ask for medications for stress, anxiety, fear and even depression. Although studies have confirmed that these drugs are ...
Views: 906 - How To Get Rid Of Yeast Infections For Good - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost women cringe at the mere mention of yeast infection. They know that this nasty problem down there can bring annoying symptoms, such as itchiness, burning sensation and even pain while peeing and having sex. Vaginal yeast infection is very common, affecting over 75% of women at least once ...
Views: 1718 - How To Get Sufficient Sleep Even If You Work At Night - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere are people who need to work during night shifts. But the problem with this work schedule is that it can be very demanding and quite unhealthy. In fact, not everybody can stick to working at night for more than six months. Due to financial problems, rising prices of oil and even mortgage ...
Views: 834 - How To Get The Most From Your Beauty Potions - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinVisit your local beauty store and you will surely be amazed at how many products you can find that claim to delay aging, make skin smoother, and banish a host of problems including acne, dark underarms, stretch marks and cellulite. The cosmetic industry has come a long way and now has the answer ...
Views: 639 - How To Get The Most From Your Concealer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAging is actually just in the mind. People can deal with the signs of aging doing countless of ways. With the many breakthroughs in the cosmetic industry, you do not have to worry about wrinkles and other skin blemishes because there is surely a product in the market that will help deal with ...
Views: 679 - How To Greatly Improve The Look Of Your Butt - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinApart from full and perky breasts, women are also pining for big and firm buttocks. Many know that an irresistibly round butt is something that a lot of men desire in women. Unfortunately, not everyone is gifted with a behind as beautiful as that of Jennifer Lopez or Jessica Biel. If you are ...
Views: 1071 - How To Have A Gorgeous Butt For The Summer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSummer is just a few weeks away and you and your family or friends are already planning where to go for your vacation. And beaches and resorts will surely be on top of your list of places to go and have fun. But if you are dreading to go to the beach or a resort because you have a ...Summer is ...
Views: 926 - How to identify fungal nail infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou see something strange in your nails and you think it might be a fungal infection. Your daughter, next-door neighbor and friendly manicurist believe it is. Still, you’re not sure and spend the whole night thinking about it. Before your hair gets white from worrying, here’s ...
Views: 757 - How To Keep Your Body's Weight Loss Momentum And Lose More Pounds - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinAfter trying so hard to quell your cravings, limiting your food intake and exercising your butt off, you naturally would like to see positive changes in your body and the weighing scale. It will definitely make you feel good knowing that your efforts and hardships are not wasted when you see ...
Views: 4557 - How To Look Dazzling On The Beach Without Really Trying - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt's summer once again and you know that it is the perfect time for you to show off your new buff body. After looking at your body in front of the mirror, you feel pleased that the long hours you spent working out in the gym and the countless weight loss programs you endured have finally paid ...
Views: 1016 - How To Look Sizzling Hot This Summer - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Janet MartinAlthough summer is still a few months away, you need to start working out and planning your wardrobe for that much-coveted and long-awaited summer trip to the beach. If you want guys to swoon over you like bees to a flower, then you have to follow the tips below to look sizzling and scrumptious ...
Views: 1173 - How To Manage Osteoarthritis Effectively And Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPain from osteoarthritis is something that even the toughest person could not bear. People suffering from this disease would agree that there are a lot of things they have to give up because of this condition. In fact, even ordinary things, such as walking, washing the dishes, running and even ...
Views: 709 - How To Pamper Your Feet And Keep Foot Problems Away - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYour feet deserve some pampering at least once a week. Just imagine the burden of carrying the body's weight all day; where the average number of steps a person makes in a day ranges from eight to ten thousand. With all these troubles, you will be able to appreciate the benefits of taking good ...
Views: 723 - How To Please Your Man And Make Him More Loyal - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinContrary to what many people think, the lives of men do not merely revolve around the hanky-panky activities in the bedroom. If you want your partner to be happy and content, you should do much more than give in to his sexual desires. Although, let's face it, giving him sexual pleasure is really ...
Views: 1360 - How To Prepare For Your First Date - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhen it comes to dating, first impressions are really very important. If you are hoping to find someone to spend your life with, then you need to exert extra effort in becoming more presentable and likable during your first date. A lot of people who don't get invited on second dates are clueless ...
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