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- Playing Tricks On Your Mind Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellThere are countless of people who have waged battle against the bulge but have failed. The reason behind this is probably due to negative feelings many people have against the word diet. Just the mere thought of dieting and giving up sweets and carbohydrates give a number of people the ...
Views: 2034 - Natural Remedies Are Still The Best For Menopausal Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellYou laugh at all the jokes about old women. But when it is your time to be in their shoes, suddenly those jokes are not funny anymore. For many women like you, menopause is just around the corner. And the list of problems that you will encounter is anything but short. Think anxiety, nervousness, ...
Views: 641 - If You Think Venous Problems Are Just Cosmetic, Think Again! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellVeins carry low-oxygen blood to the heart, while arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. But more often than not, a vein and an artery are mistaken for each other. For this reason, problems in both components of the vascular system are thought of as one and the same. In effect, ...
Views: 680 - 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: 1489 - 7 Misleading Tales About Cellulite - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellEverybody hates cellulite, but only a few people are successful in dealing with this unsightly problem. Why? Because there are many myths and fallacies about cellulite that have been handed down from generation to generation. A lot of people think that they are treating their cellulite problem, ...
Views: 3107 - Parasomnia: The Truth About Bedwetting, Teeth Grinding, And Other Sleep Problems - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellAt first mention of the phrase sleeping disorder, the thing that would probably pop out of your mind is insomnia, or a condition whereby a person is experiencing difficulty in maintaining or initiating sleep. However, the more common sleeping disorder, which affects the very young to the very ...
Views: 4206 - Win Back Your Brain From Alzheimer's Disease, Take In Antioxidants - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellThere are more than 75 million baby boomers in the United States. And as the biggest portion of this generation approaches retirement age, more and more of its members are becoming concerned about memory problems, particularly Alzheimer's disease. If you belong to the baby boomer generation, you ...
Views: 828 - Banish Your Blues Away The Natural Way - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellDepression is a widespread psychological problem that is often ignored by many. Based on figures from the 2003 National Healthcare Quality Report, about 80% of people who are suffering from depression are not taking any treatment. The main causes of this problem include stressors, history of ...
Views: 733 - Bone Mineral Density: How To Detect Osteoporosis Accurately - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellFew diseases can be considered as silent assassins; meaning, conditions that can slowly take your life without you knowing it. Osteoporosis is one such condition. Although this condition does not instantly lead to death like cardiac arrest, it can surely take away your lifestyle as you know it. ...
Views: 2061 - 7 Classic Ways Of Bringing Back Your Younger Years - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellAside from taxes, one of the things that people dread, particularly women, is the aging process. However, no matter what you do, aging is inevitable and you cannot stop the hands of time from ticking and adding up years to your life and wrinkles to your faces and necks. No matter how many Botox ...
Views: 678 - How Your Thyroid Glands Can Ruin Your Figure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you are almost starving yourself to death and exercising yourself to exhaustion but seem to only lose a few pounds, then you might have underlying problems that prevent you from losing weight. If you have tried almost all weight loss programs imaginable and still cannot seem to find a ...
Views: 1550 - Important Pointers In Fighting Arthritis Which You've Forgotten - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you are young and at the prime of your life, you feel that nothing you do, or not do for that matter, will affect you and your health. You feel you are invincible, forever healthy and young, able to do whatever you please and desire. However, unless you have some sort of youth potion or ...
Views: 860 - Stress Can Eat You Up Alive! So Do Something About It - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellAlthough technology is making life easier, you will see that a lot of people are still in perpetual state of stress. It is not really surprising that many of us are on our toes nowadays because we are plagued with various challenges, such as rising oil prices, mortgage payment woes, difficult ...
Views: 860 - 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: 775 - The Amazing Things That Working Memory Can Do For You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellDid you know that a person is more likely to remember numerical figures if they are composed of only a few syllables? This is the reason why, pilots and radio operators read a number like 450 as four five zero instead of four hundred fifty. The chance that the fellow on the other end of the line ...
Views: 873 - Sleep Or Die: Sleeping Disorders That Can Cost Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellMillions of Americans are suffering from many forms of sleep disorder. And often, sleep problems at night become more than just tossing and turning on your bed and having dark circles or eye bags the following morning. The implications linked to sleep disorders can seriously affect your mental ...
Views: 5507 - Complete Weight Loss Program: The Truth About The 5-Factor Diet - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellThe 5-factor diet is a weight loss program that basically goes around with concepts that are linked to the number 5. This program was developed by Harley Pasternak and has been proven to bring about effective weight loss results within five weeks. Nevertheless, many users of this diet program ...
Views: 1359 - Phytoestrogen: The Sensational Substance Against Menopausal Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Sharon BellMenopause is something that almost every woman is dreading. Women know that at the onset of menopause, the aging process starts to accelerate. Aside from this, multitudes of symptoms also go with this undesirable phase in a woman's life. No woman in her right mind will welcome hot flashes, ...
Views: 1221 - 5 Convenient Ways Of Protecting Your Skin From Dryness Of Winter - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Sharon BellWinter can be unforgiving for your skin. The dry and often breezy weather condition during this time of the year can cause all your skin's moisture to evaporate. And it becomes worse when you turn on the heater! During the cold snowy months, your skin becomes flaky, dry, and so rigid and tight ...
Views: 688 - Essential Nutrients That Matter To Your Bones - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen it comes to your bones, you are probably becoming more concerned about their health as you grow older. You think all the facts that you have collated point out that getting old is equivalent to having weaker bones. But what if recent studies tell you that old age has nothing to do with ...
Views: 646 - 5 Things That You've Got Wrong About Arthritis - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellStrictly speaking, arthritis is not a single disease. In reality it is composed of several other conditions in your joints and cartilages that can bring about inflammation and pain in those parts. The bad news about arthritis is that it does not have any known cure. What you can do about ...
Views: 1033 - Amazing Products And Treatments For Your Skin - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellDuring the time of our ancestors, maintaining a youthful and glowing skin needs a lot of hard work and commitment. There are so many activities you need to avoid, foods that you need to eat and beauty regimen that you need to follow to ensure that your skin is free of dark spots, wrinkles, and ...
Views: 700 - Things To Avoid If You Want Powerful Memory - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sharon BellAs you slowly approach your sixtieth birthday, there is one question that has consumed your thoughts. And you can bet that all those in your age bracket have the same question in their minds too. So, what can you do to stop memory loss? There have been tests and scientific trials about how one ...
Views: 773 - Winning The War On Terror Caused By Cellulite - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellWomen have a few things for which they would do everything womanly possible to avoid having in their bodies; two examples are scars and skin disorders. But when it comes to the list of what women do not really want, nothing comes close to cellulite. Cellulite is such a big deal for women that ...
Views: 1367 - Fantastic Natural Remedies For Menopausal Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellAs a woman, you can not avoid the onset of menopause. What you can do is to alleviate the difficulties brought about by this stage in your life. And the good news is, you can try to easily transcend the effects of menopause without even taking up synthetic estrogen enhancement or chemical-based ...
Views: 764 - 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: 708 - Mr. Sandman's Two Favorite Things - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellSleep is an important component for your overall well-being. Much like eating proper diet and doing regular exercise, sleeping has a direct effect on how your mind and body should function. So, whatever plans you have for your day, always make sure that you have time for adequate night's ...
Views: 856 - Secrets To Losing Weight: Getting Rid Of Excuses Before Getting Rid Of The Flab - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellLosing weight is a matter of understanding the laws of physics. The amount of weight you lose and the rate at which you will lose all your excess baggage is a function between the amount of energy that your body takes in through food and the amount of this same energy that will be used up by ...
Views: 600 - Power Up Your System Against Cold Sores - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you see white blisters forming on the outer part of your lips or the corners of your mouth, you probably have what is known as cold sores. Although these pesky lesions are not really painful, you wouldn't want a colony of blisters around your mouth because it is not a beautiful sight to ...
Views: 1037 - Certified Stretch Mark Busters - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sharon BellYou can consider stretch marks as regular spots on your skin. Most women have them in many parts of the body; and the truth is, before cosmetologists were able to define how a flawless skin should look like, stretch marks have already been growing in almost everyone's body. Think about your ...
Views: 1620 - Never Lose Your Marbles: What To Avoid To Prevent Memory Loss - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you were a kid, losing your marbles can be easily resolved by buying new ones from the nearest hobby or kids' shop. But as you grow older, losing your marbles becomes a little more complicated as it could mean losing your brain power or memory. Memory loss can be a very challenging ...
Views: 1629 - Surefire Remedies That Will Help You Sleep With Ease - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Sharon BellBecause of the fast-paced lifestyle and the cutthroat competition both in business and employment, many people are plagued with tension, anxiety, depression, stress and other psychological disorders. One effect of these mental and emotional tensions is insomnia or difficulty in getting to sleep. ...
Views: 4752 - Seven Secrets To A More Beautiful And Fairer Skin - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you want a rosy, soft, and young-looking skin, you have to work hard for it. You need to pay attention to what you eat, and what you put on your face to help ensure that your skin becomes as beautiful and soft as that of a baby. People with lots of money to spend can always go under the ...
Views: 800 - Recommended Remedies For Menopausal Memory Gaps - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellIt is not uncommon for women to complain about having difficulty to concentrate or remember things. Many whine about misplacing keys or eyeglasses, forgetting names or places, or missing dates or appointments. This absentmindedness or poor memory sometimes starts when a woman is approaching ...
Views: 776 - 3 Ways To Improve Your Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellNow that you are ready to begin your journey towards a thinner you, you must equip your self with the necessary mindset in order for you to maintain your motivation or will power. Losing weight puts a strain not only on your muscles, but more excessively, on your mind as well. And losing mental ...
Views: 697 - The Truth About How Liposuction Can Suck The Life Out Of You - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Sharon BellThanks to Hollywood, many people struggle to attain the perfect appearance. It even seems that life today is defined by how beautiful or gorgeous one looks. So it is not surprising that in the quest for the flawless face and body, almost everybody is ready to take the risk and go under the knife ...
Views: 3161 - Warning: Don't Apply Another Makeup Until You've Read This - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellMakeup and other tools that you use to make your facial skin appear more beautiful can also spawn microorganisms that can ruin your skin. How is this possible you ask? Well, as you know, microorganisms love to grow on water; and water is one of the key ingredients in makeup. Also, the modern ...
Views: 736 - How You're Being Hacked At The Back And Don't Know It - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellDid you know that about ninety percent of Americans experience back pain at one time or another? Well, it's true; and half of this figure has been affected by back pain in more than one occasion. Back pain is so common among Americans that it is regarded as one of the top reasons for work ...
Views: 867 - What If Your Body Is At War With Common Colds? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellThere is a party going on right up your respiratory tract. Millions of common cold viruses are having the time of their lives while you are down on your bed, teary-eyed, feverish and coughing. You also have runny nose and you wonder if you can make a fortune out of the empty boxes of Kleenex ...
Views: 569 - Your Memory Can Run Out And You Won't Even Remember Why - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellYou walked into a party and a whole new world is opening up to you. New names, new faces, new opportunities are thrown at you during the entire occasion. But somehow, you know that tomorrow you will remember only one or two of these new encounters; all the rest will be flushed down to oblivion ...
Views: 826 - 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: 1745 - Take A Closer Look At Spider Veins - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellNowadays, people are very conscious about their physical appearance. The rise in the popularity of salons, spas and cosmetic clinics is one proof that people are getting obsessed with maintaining their beauty and keeping their skin smooth and flawless. Small problems like slight blemishes on the ...
Views: 859 - The Truth About Hair Loss And Menopause - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellHair is considered as the crowning glory of women. The thickness and the length of the hair usually help in making women look more attractive and younger. Looking at the perspective of evolution, early men looked for mates with long and thick hair because it was an indication of a woman's ...
Views: 4135 - Three Common Diet Myths That You Must Vomit - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellDiet plans are not created equal. Some diet plans are effective and some can make you lose more than just your extra weight. There are many myths that surround most weight loss diets and seeing past through these myths will enable you to adopt a healthier approach in eliminating unwanted pounds. ...
Views: 619 - Amazing Ways To Deflate Puffy Eyes - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you look yourself up at the mirror and find that your eyes look like they are carrying the weight of the world under them, your whole day will just not feel right anymore. Having puffy eyes is just not something that you are willing to wear to the office or school unless you are born with ...
Views: 757 - 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: 1074 - Think You're Just Overweight Or Obese? Take A Look At This! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellThe rise in the number of overweight and obese individuals in the US has reached an alarming rate since the 1990s. Increased sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food and TV dinners can be attributed to the sharp increase. According to government figures, over 300,000 deaths are ...
Views: 535 - Antidepressants: The Miracle Cure For Hot Flashes? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellMenopause can be a very challenging phase in a woman's life, especially now that women had to juggle their time taking care of their family and maintaining a demanding career. The symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, hormonal changes, sleep problems, tension, anxiety, depression, mood ...
Views: 1331 - Stay Sexy And Sizzling At Sixty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellA lot of women believe that when they reach the age of sixty, their skin will be more wrinkly and sagging, their body will double in size, and the natural rosy glow that used to color their cheeks will now be replaced with brown spots and freckles. This may be true for many, but for some, 60 is ...
Views: 913 - Drown Your Menopause Blues Away With Water - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellJust the mere mention of the word menopause will give any woman some jitters. For members of the female gender, this stage in their lives is as scary as nightly visits from Freddie Kruger. You too would be scared if you knew that you will be haunted by the symptoms of menopause, which include ...
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