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- Five Aphrodisiacs That Are Within Your Easy Reach - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellSince time immemorial, people all across the world have been searching for a miracle food that will help raise their sexual desire or that of their partners. Some believe that oysters are effective in increasing libido, while others tend to put their faith in exotic foods, such as the balls of ...
Views: 4611 - Flu, Flu Go Away And Never Come Back! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Sharon BellOne common illness that can really knock you off your feet is influenza, or what is known as flu. The symptoms of this highly infectious disease include nasal congestion, severe headache, fatigue, coughing, sore throat, fever, and aches all around the body. Flu, which not only affects human but ...
Views: 4137 - Frequently Asked Questions About Mild Cognitive Impairment - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellA few episodes of memory lapses such as forgetting an appointment or where the car is parked is normal for everybody, especially those who are getting older. When you have too many preoccupations or are anxious about something, you should not punish yourself for forgetting to buy cheese for the ...
Views: 853 - Frustrating Prostate Problems - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Sharon BellOur ancestors valued urine as much as gold. They thought this liquid protects a person from ghosts as well as evil spirits. Many believed it had healing properties as well. The most unusual belief about urine comes from Germany, according to Philippa Waring in “The Dictionary of Omens & ...
Views: 833 - Fuel Your Brain For Maximum Power - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Sharon BellIt's that obvious. No one has to tell you that pears are better than burritos when it comes to nutritional value and health benefits. But if you want to maintain or attain sharp brain power, choosing the right food should not be left to chance or to what seems to be plainly discernible. Yes, ...
Views: 2787 - Get A Grip At Sleep Or Lose Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellSleep deprivation may exist in three basic categories. One, when you have a hard time falling to sleep at night. Two, if you find it easy to get to Slumberland and last there for a few hours or minutes, only to awake in the middle of the night and never be able to return to sleep. And three, ...
Views: 1737 - Get Ready For Bad Weather - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellTyphoons can be nasty, more so if you’re not prepared. To avoid trouble, here are some tips to weather any storm that comes your way. Keep your radio on and listen to the latest bulletin and announcements. Don't pay attention to rumors. Stay away from low-lying beaches or other ...
Views: 522 - Get Real And Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Sharon Bell“The pure mathematics of weight loss is simple - eat less, move more. If everyone knew that, people would be in great shape,” according to Los Angeles-based personal trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels of NBC's weight loss reality TV show The Biggest Loser. Weight loss is a ...
Views: 689 - Get Rid Of Wood Pests - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Sharon BellIs your home a haven of pests? Does it house wood-eating insects? If so, you’re in big trouble because these insects can cause serious and extensive damage to your precious antique furniture, wooden panels, doors, cabinets, tables and other wood products. Worse, they may cause severe ...
Views: 624 - Get Your Libido Back On Track - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellLoss of libido is something that can affect pre- or postmenopausal women. So how do you perk up sexual desire when you reach that stage? Big Mac with cheese, fries, onion rings and a soda for lunch or dinner? Think again. The saturated fats in these fast foods have been associated to loss of ...
Views: 871 - Getting Rid Of Excess Hair - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat can be done about harmless, unwanted hairs? Annie Jones, who had hair on her face at the age of nine months, solved the problem by entering the circus of P.T. Barnum. She was not only paid but her new job brought her fame. By the time she was five, she was known as the famous "Bearded ...
Views: 606 - Go easy on your joints - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Sharon BellArthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. In 2006, 46 million or nearly 1 in 5 adults were reported to have arthritis or chronic joint disorder. Arthritis isn’t just one disease; it’s a complex ...
Views: 591 - Goiter And Body Odor - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Sharon BellCan people with body odor (BO) be “immune” to their own unpleasant odor? That’s correct. The human nose can recognize 4,000 different scents and a really sensitive proboscis can detect up to 10,000 different scents. But if you smell something for a long time, your nose gets ...
Views: 1053 - Got Osteoarthritis? Don't Worry, So Is Everyone Else Your Age - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellOsteoarthritis is a recurring disease caused by the deterioration of joint cartilages. It is actually the most common form of arthritis. The deterioration is mainly due to the years of wear and tear of the joints where the body's ability to form new bone margins between bone connections and ...
Views: 1070 - Grapes In Your Nose - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you have “grapes” in your nose? No, I’m not referring to the kind that’s eaten. By grapes, I’m talking about nasal polyps or non-malignant growths in the nasal cavities. Polyps are actually sinus lining tissue that swells as a result of chronic irritation or ...
Views: 623 - Guidelines For Mammography - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Sharon BellMammography is another way of detecting breast cancer. This technique, which is performed by a radiological technologist, produces a mammogram or soft-tissue X-ray of the breast that allows the doctor to see tumors that are too small to be detected by physical examination. A mammogram also ...
Views: 930 - Guidelines For The Safe Use Of Baby Walkers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCanada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same. Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to do the same. But that request has been denied although the proposed ban is supported by ...
Views: 770 - Hate Looking Like A Dalmatian? Read This! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellFreckles are spots on your skin that can both ruin your appearance or make you totally irresistible. These are usually characterized by tiny patches of brown color on your skin. Unlike other growths on your skin, freckles can actually make you more attractive because countless guys find freckles ...
Views: 770 - Hazards Of Hair Weaving - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellThe simplest way to cover up baldness is to wear a wig. Others may opt for more sophisticated techniques like hair weaving, hair implantation, or fiber implants, but all have serious side effects. "In hair weaving, the patient's own hair is used to anchor a woven-on hair piece to the scalp. ...
Views: 1223 - Healthy Brain: Not Just For Good Memory, But Good Personality As Well - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellYou have probably heard about Phineas Gage. Back in the latter half of the 1840's, this fellow worked as a foreman for a railway contractor; he was in charge of setting up the bed for the railroad in a place in Vermont. His life abruptly changed in September of 1848 when an explosive charge he ...
Views: 733 - Heart Breaking News About Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellIf there's one problem most people won't take sitting down, it's hemor¬rhoids. They're itchy, pain¬ful, and annoying. They're also a lot more common than you think. The French emperor Napo¬leon had hemorrhoids which led to his downfall at Water¬loo. Because he was in so much ...
Views: 784 - Help For Hairy Legs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellHairy legs can make you look manly but it can be a pain in the neck if you’re a lady. These ugly hairs can be eliminated by shaving, waxing, bleaching or the use of depilatory creams. However, all are temporary methods of hair removal and each has its own advantages and ...
Views: 748 - Help For Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the best way to get rid of hemorrhoids? If you're a devout Catholic, you can try calling on St. Fiacre, the patron saint of hemorrhoids. Fiacre was a hermit known for his miraculous cures and strong distaste for women. How he became associated with hemorrhoids is unknown but it ...
Views: 540 - Help For Weak Hearts - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Sharon BellCardiomyopathy is the medical term for a weak heart. In this illness, the heart muscle is not working properly, that is, it cannot pump blood efficiently. Several factors may be responsible for this. "The heart may have been 'poisoned' by alcohol abuse (alcoholic cardiomyopathy); by a virus, ...
Views: 956 - Help Your Child Eat Right - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellBy the time your child is a year old, his or her digestive processes are nearly the same as an adult’s so it’s time to introduce new foods. While the preschooler may adapt the three-meals-a-day schedule of other family members, his or her appetite may vary from day to day. At ...
Views: 701 - Helping Wives During Menopause: A Crash Course For Husbands - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellA woman will have to endure menopause at some point in her life. At this stage, there are a lot of changes going on inside her body; but more than the physical transformations, her emotional and psychological changes can bring about frustrations and crushing difficulties. And when that happens, ...
Views: 3618 - Hepatitis A Common In Soldiers - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellThe military has always been a victim of hepatitis A. Napoleon's army felt its wrath in the Egyptian campaign of 1799 and British, French, and German troops were severely affected in World War I. More serious outbreaks affected 200,000 US troops from 1942 to 1945. Over five million cases ...
Views: 857 - High Death Toll From Pneumonia - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Sharon BellPneumonia kills over 60,000 Americans every year and it remains a leading cause of death of children worldwide. This is tragic considering the fact that the disease can be cured with early detection and treatment. Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung in which the air spaces are filled with ...
Views: 844 - Hip Joint Replacement: The Best Way To Solve Arthritic Hip Bones? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Sharon BellIn the US alone, relevant statistics show that there are around 150,000 patients who have had hip joint replacements. And a big chunk of this number are aged sixty and above. But hip joint problems are hardly restricted to older people. Regardless of your age or race, you can have problems with ...
Views: 1482 - History's Busiest Lovers - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Sharon Bell"Love makes the world go round," the saying goes. And many people throughout history have made a living out of loving. The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, for instance, allegedly took a hundred men a night to satisfy her lust. She erected a small temple for these sex slaves which he kept for power as ...
Views: 1025 - Hit The Road Without Hitting People - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sharon BellOver a hundred people – mostly children – are killed and 6,000 are injured yearly by vehicles that are backing up, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The editors of Parent magazine said the usual victim is a two-year-old who is hit by a ...
Views: 537 - Home Pollutants That Causes Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Sharon BellStaying at home can give you asthma! This is due to indoor pollutants found in homes with fireplaces or in those heated with gas, wood, coal, and kerosene units. Other indoor allergens are household products like paint, paint thinner, and room deodorizers as well as personal hygiene products ...
Views: 618 - Homosexuals At Risk For Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellPeople who receive blood transfusions or blood products can get hepatitis A. These include hemophiliacs, cancer patients and those who receive tainted blood that contains the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Once such episode published in the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal was reported by Dr. ...
Views: 808 - Horseradish, Lemon Reduce Age Spots - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Sharon BellYears of sun exposure and free radical damage can lead to flat brown spots on your hands, face, and body. While age spots are harmless, most people consider them an unwelcome sign of aging. "Age spots are really sun-induced freckles," said Robert E. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., director of the ...
Views: 4845 - How Dental Tourism Ruined Lisa's Teeth - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen her husband Mark Beggs offered to pay for her bridge work, Lisa Hewer, 38, was excited. But the high cost of dental treatment in Britain was too much for them. Lured by the growing popularity of dental tourism, Hewer decided to have her teeth fixed in another country. That would enable ...
Views: 1064 - How Flies Terrorize Us - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat insect caused the fall of Ancient Greece, the destruction of the Roman Empire, and the decline of other civilizations? Believe it or not, all that was accomplished by the fly. There are numerous reasons why we loathe the fly. This lowly insect is a harbinger of death because of the many ...
Views: 579 - How New Moms Can Attain A Sleeker And Shapely Body - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMost women, especially those who are having a baby for the first time, tend to eat a lot while pregnant, thinking that they are not only eating for themselves but also for the baby inside them. Men also spoil their expecting wives or girlfriends and lavish them with food, goodies, and plenty of ...
Views: 771 - How Quitting The Habit Of Smoking Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Sharon BellHere's a story of a man who used to smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. For his recent birthday, he decided to quit smoking and, expecting a reward for his resolution, he asked his wife for something that can go from zero to 200 in under five seconds. So his wife, not wanting to disappoint ...
Views: 618 - How to brush properly - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Sharon BellConfused about the kind of toothbrush you should buy? Don’t be! Dentists say it doesn't matter what kind of toothbrush you use as long as you brush properly and feel comfortable with it. No specific toothbrush can claim superiority over others since all are basically the same, according to ...
Views: 917 - How To Conquer Cellulites By Knowing What Can Cause Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sharon BellCellulites can be a big problem for most women. Although these fatty deposits rarely pose any danger, their presence can often affect the person's self-esteem. As most people today are going for anything that is thin or flat from television screens and cellular phones to panty shields, having ...
Views: 805 - How To date An Asian Woman - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you fantasize about making out with Lucy Liu or other Asian beauties? Are you frustrated because you don’t have the nerve or the courage to approach Asian women? Do you grope in the dark or fumble whenever you try to break the ice and have a conversation with an Asian woman? Don’t ...
Views: 986 - How To Deal With Acne - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Sharon BellAlthough it is a transitory condition, an attack of acne can be so distressing and leave deep psychological scars on a person. Desperate to rid themselves of this problem, people with acne may try to squeeze or pick on pimples without realizing that this will only make things worse. Despite ...
Views: 499 - How To Improve Your Skin And Reverse The Effects Of Aging - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellThe aging process is hardly measured by flipping calendars and counting years. As you go through life, your skin loses moisture, you see wrinkles starting to occur on your face and other parts of your body, and age spots and other skin growths develop. These signs of aging are far more obvious ...
Views: 699 - How To Make A May-December Love Affair Work - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sharon BellIt is not uncommon to find young persons falling in love with individuals that are a decade older than they are. Although you see such relationships in Hollywood and even in the movies, many are still unconvinced that such a strong passionate bond can truly occur between two people whose ages ...
Views: 7527 - How To Make Your Eyes Attractive And Lift Your Spirit This Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Sharon BellThe eyes are the most expressive features of your face. Even if you mask a smile, your eyes will surely reveal your real feelings and emotions. The eyes are also the first things that people notice. Thus, if you have tired-looking eyes, your overall appearance will surely suffer. If you want a ...
Views: 828 - How To Prepare Yourself For A Game And Avoid Injuries - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellPhysical sports have become the modern stage on which man can showcase the best of his characteristics; his determination to win, and the grace of his movement. But participating in this kind of sports can never be a walk in the park. The amount of preparation and focus that any athlete has to ...
Views: 614 - How To Prevent Asthma Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Sharon BellCan asthma be cured? What can be done to help asthmatics live normal, productive lives? Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma but flare-ups can be prevented by identifying your triggers and avoiding them. Learn all you can about the disease and take an active part in treatment so you ...
Views: 795 - How To Prevent Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellIn order to prevent hepatitis A, it pays to observe cleanliness. Don't just eat in any place nor buy food from street vendors. Cook food properly and wash your hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. Have your water supply checked to make sure that it is not contaminated. If it is, ...
Views: 1079 - How To Purify Water - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Sharon BellHow can you be sure that your water isn't contaminated? Since appearances can be deceiving, the only way of telling whether your water is safe is by laboratory analysis. For a fee, a reliable lab can tell you the contaminants that may be in your water supply. The yellow pages may give you a ...
Views: 1033 - How To Raise A Healthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you want your child to be the best that he or she can be? Do you want your toddler to be free from sickness and excel both physically and mentally? If so, you owe it to your child to provide him or her with the best possible care that only parents can give. And the best way to do this is to ...
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