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- Do You Have Weak Ankles? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from sarah labdarThe ankle is the part of the body that is normally completed neglected when it comes to exercise. Although there are no major muscle groups associated with the ankle, the ligaments and tendons that hold ankle in place need to be kept strong and flexible. The foot and the ankle form the ...
Views: 1464 - Do You Need Medication for Your Stress? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress is a relatively new psychological and biological term to describe the failure of an organism to respond appropriately to a threat. Previous to this description stress was used in mechanics to mean a strain. Both definitions are accurate to describe how stress affects a human being. Stress ...
Views: 996 - Ear Candling- The Alternative To Remodving EarWax - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from sarah labdarThe ears are an important part of ones senses allowing us to hear noises, sounds and vibrations. Because the internal workings of the ear are so delicate they are protected by earwax. Earwax, also known as cerumen is yellowish brown waxy substance that is secreted into the ear canal. It protects ...
Views: 790 - Easy and Quick Ways to Learn How to Meditate - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from sarah labdarMeditation is an ancient art form that has been used in the Eastern cultures for thousands of years. Eastern philosophy believes meditation is used to expand your consciousness until you are at one with the cosmos as a whole. Meditation is about transcending the physical body and letting your ...
Views: 1201 - Eat These Hot Foods at the First Sign of a Cold - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from sarah labdarAt the first sign of a cold, the first food most people turn to is chicken soup. That’s because when you were young and got sick your mom or grandmother would take care of you and serve you chicken soup to make you feel better. For centuries folk medicine has passed down this comfort food as a ...
Views: 1124 - Exercise for Stress - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from sarah labdarEveryone gets stressed out. In today’s economy if you aren’t stressed then there is probably something wrong with you. Everyday holds new stressors that can affect the way we live, think and act. Although stress, most of the time is bad, it is a good motivational tool that gets us to act, become ...
Views: 714 - Fight Facial Wrinkles With These 3 Remedies - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from sarah labdarAs we get older the signs of aging creep up on our face with sagging jowls, forehead wrinkles, crows feet, brow lines, sagging eyelids, etc. Do you want to erase these signs of aging? Some cover up the wrinkles with makeup tricks, others pay big bucks to remove these lines professionally, and ...
Views: 1106 - Fight Fatigue With The Food You Eat - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarA poor diet can cause feelings of lethargy and fatigue. Foods that have a high glycemic rating deliver an immediate, short-lived boost of energy but then cause you to feel sluggish and tired. This includes fast foods, junk foods, energy drinks, sugary snacks, and highly processed foods. To fight ...
Views: 1290 - Fill Your Diet With Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from sarah labdarDieting and weight loss go hand in hand. Everyone wants to lose weight, however conventional diet and weight loss can be difficult and time consuming. Most people become bored or lose the motivation to stick with their weight loss plans. However, there are ways to augment your weight loss. The ...
Views: 610 - Find Out What's Causing Your Heartburn - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from sarah labdarThere are many terms for acid reflux, such as heartburn, indigestion, GERD, dyspepsia, but whatever you call it; it’s a condition that can occur throughout your life. Approximately 20% of Americans experience symptoms of heartburn at least one time a week. Acid reflux occurs when the stomach ...
Views: 733 - Firm & Tone Your Legs for Strength, Stability & Balance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from sarah labdarEvery woman wants to have firm, tone sexy legs, while every man wants to have muscular, strong legs. Our legs are the base support, which hold up the rest of the body. They provide stability, balance, strength, and functionality. Strong leg muscles allow for daily activity such as walking, ...
Views: 2281 - Foods for Beautiful Looking Skin - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from sarah labdarWhat girl doesn’t want to have smooth, soft, glowing skin? Well the perfect remedy is as easy as what you put in your mouth. Food is an important part of one’s health, especially to one’s beauty. The phrase “You are what you eat,” describes exactly how the food you eat affects your body. When ...
Views: 905 - Foods to Fight Acne Breakouts - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from sarah labdarFor years people have been saying that pizza, French fries, chips, cookies and junk foods cause acne breakouts. In actuality there is no proven evidence that shows the connection to specific foods causing acne. Eating unhealthy carbohydrates sets off a chain reaction within the body causing the ...
Views: 1541 - Foods to Reduce & Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from sarah labdarStress is all around us, at work, at home and on our minds. Stress affects everyone differently, however stress weakens the bodies immune system and depletes the body of essential nutrients. For some stress causes uncontrollable eating. Others go without eating altogether. Neither option is good ...
Views: 2057 - Foods to Reduce Inflammation - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from sarah labdarPain, stiffness, and swelling are just a few signs of inflammation. Inflammation can be caused by many things an injury, fall, allergies or even acne. Inflammation can also occur due to the presence of a disease such as hay fever, atherosclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, irritable ...
Views: 1037 - Foods To Relieve Constipation - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from sarah labdarIf you have ever experienced constipation, which most people have at some point in their life, you know that it can be painful, embarrassing and uncomfortable. What most people don’t realize is that an unhealthy diet that lacks water and fiber can cause the slow, sluggish elimination that causes ...
Views: 852 - Frizz Free Hair Care Routine - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from sarah labdarFrizzy hair can be a women’s worst nightmare. Whatever type of hair you have long; short, curly or straight, frizzy hair can turn a good hair day to bad in an instant. Frizzy hair can be the cause of dry or coarse hair that swells when it pulls humidity from the air. It can also be caused by the ...
Views: 1456 - Get Better Sleep Today - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from sarah labdarSleeping is a necessary part of life that allows our brains and body to rest and rejuvenate, to keep us functioning at an optimal performance level. When adequate sleep is not achieved then our brain function and body capabilities diminish causing symptoms of fatigue, memory loss, difficulty ...
Views: 587 - Get Your Body Moving to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from sarah labdarWanna lose weight? You and thousands of other people out there. What’s the easiest thing you can do about it? Get off your butt! Most people who are overweight , are overweight for a reason. They are overeating or are sedentary, or both. A sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead to excessive weight ...
Views: 1420 - Go Ahead Have Another Cup of Coffee - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from sarah labdarFor over the past 100 or so years coffee has gained a bad reputation for being an unhealthy addition to the human diet. However, coffee stands, chains, stores, and cafes have popped up all over the world that are flooded by customers everyday. But for all the hype, people continue to drink ...
Views: 791 - Good Foods to Reduce Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from sarah labdarThere is quite a list of foods to avoid when trying to minimize acid reflux. After learning what foods trigger your acid reflux it make sit easier to limit the occurrence of your acid reflux. Then you can create an acid reflux diet plan. This will focus on avoiding acid reflux trigger foods and ...
Views: 2773 - Green Tea - Healthy Or Unhealthy? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from sarah labdarFor several years green tea has been toted as the most beneficial beverage besides water, however its benefits are still unproven and the FDA denies any evidence supporting green tea health benefits. On the other hand, doctors, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals are all vocalizing ...
Views: 836 - Herbal Laxatives to Treat Constipation - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from sarah labdarConstipation is a gastrointestinal problem that affects almost everyone at some point in his or her life. Constipation causes painful or difficult bowel movements. When you experience constipation, initially reducing pain and eliminating hardened or dried stool from the bowels is the first ...
Views: 954 - Herbs That Boost Metabolism to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarPeople most often want to increase their metabolism to burn more calories, lose weight, and boost their energy. But more importantly is how to increase your metabolism. Herbs are a natural way to increase your metabolism because herbs are made from the leaves of herbaceous (non-woody) plants. ...
Views: 2424 - Herbs to Reduce Asthma Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from sarah labdarAsthma causes symptoms of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Due to the fact that asthma is incurable, treatment will be needed throughout life. Modern treatment includes long-term control medication as well as rescue treatments such as inhalers. However, for thousands ...
Views: 1323 - Home Hair Care Remedies That Won't Break The Bank - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from sarah labdarHair care is a huge market in today society. Salons, stylists and hairdressers make a bundle off of keeping your hair looking fabulous. However, it’s not without a price. Breathe a little bit easer because now there is a way to get salon-looking hair in the comfort of your own home very ...
Views: 657 - Home Hair Care To Reduce Frizzy Hair - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from sarah labdarFrizzy hair is one of the most common problems that women have to deal with for their hair. Unfortunately, for some women it’s caused by weather or genetics. In most cases frizzy hair is due to over heating or the use of too much product, which dries out the hair causing it to become brittle and ...
Views: 736 - Home Remedies For The Treatment Of Fatigue - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from sarah labdarWhatever is causing your fatigue the number one best way to cure your symptoms is to rest. Physical and mental fatigue can be relieved through physical rest and relaxation. This gives your body and mind time to recuperate from the strain, tiredness, weariness, and exhaustion that it is going ...
Views: 1025 - Homeopathy For All Your Ailments - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from sarah labdarHomeopathic medicine is just one of many alternative medicines making a comeback in the U.S., which is strange since homeopathy is the second most commonly, used form of medicine in the world. Homeopathy like many of the other alternative medicines is based on the body’s innate capacity to heal ...
Views: 1229 - How Acupuncture Can Benefit Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from sarah labdarAcupuncture was first used in China over 2000 years ago. It is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. Acupuncture is the basic foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is based on the belief that there are two opposing and inseparable forces within the body known as the Yin ...
Views: 1837 - How Exercise Benefits Your Beauty - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from sarah labdarIn a world obsessed by beauty, we’ve spent billions of dollars a year on products to enhance our skin, hair and nails. However, what we don’t realize when we buy and use these beauty products is that there are easier and more natural ways to enhance ones beauty. By eating healthy, living a ...
Views: 1052 - How Laser Therapy Can Treat Your Acne - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from sarah labdarAcne is those painful, red lesions that appear on your skin usually at the worst possible moment. Acne is formed due to blocked oil glands in the skin that become inflamed and the gland or hair follicle ruptures. There are a lot of treatments available for acne, OTC, prescriptions, creams, and ...
Views: 1177 - How Often Should You Wash Your Hair - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from sarah labdarIn Western culture bathing and washing our hair is a natural custom. For some people it is a daily procedure for which they feel is necessary. Washing ones hair is required to remove dirt, oil, excess sebum and chemicals from the environment or from hair products. Washing your hair is a general ...
Views: 676 - How the Choices We Make Determine Our Health - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from sarah labdarThe choices you make in life will determine how healthy you are overall. And your health is important because it will determine the quality of life you lead. We are all born with one body and that body can only take you as far as you are willing to take care of it. That being said, what state of ...
Views: 1164 - How to Achieve Better Health - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from sarah labdarNow that we are in the 21st century, more people focus has shifted to improving their health. Health is important because ones health determines, how long you will live and what type of quality your life will have. Health is determined by diet, physical fitness, happiness, stress levels, choices ...
Views: 973 - How to Boost Your Immune System Through the Foods You Eat - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from sarah labdarThe food you eat helps to protect your body inside and out, therefore its best to fill your diet with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from fresh grown and raised foods. Unfortunately, fast food, high fat, and high sugar foods have taken over the American diet. These foods wreak havoc on the ...
Views: 858 - How to Clear Up Your Acne - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from sarah labdarAcne is the most infamous skin condition that plagues our society. People from young to old of all ages, races and skin textures get acne on a daily basis. For most having an acne breakout is simple to treat by washing your face and using an over the counter or home remedy acne treatments. ...
Views: 1220 - How to Improve Ones Health by Making Small Changes - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from sarah labdarSo you want to improve your health? First take a good look at how you got to where you are now. Do you make wise, healthy decisions when it comes to your health? Do you eat healthy, exercise enough, and get enough sleep? Improving ones health is all about changing the decisions you are making ...
Views: 1081 - Inflammation, The Body's First Line of Defense - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from sarah labdarHave you ever experienced red, painful, swelling, in a body part? This reaction in the body is called inflammation. Inflammation is a normal response by the body to start the healing process. Inflammation can occur for many reasons and be classified as chronic or acute. Although the body ...
Views: 1284 - Is Your Diet Right For You - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from sarah labdarThe word diet is presumed to mean a specific food constriction to lose weight. However the real meaning of diet in nutritional terms means the sum of food consumed. The meaning of the word diet has been warped over the years giving a misconception. People have been dieting, in the sense of ...
Views: 759 - Look No Further For A Natural Asthma Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from sarah labdarAsthma is an airway condition that has rapidly increased in prevalence over the last couple of decades. This may be due to the increase in pollution, toxins and triggers in our environment. However, with the increase in prevalence there is an increased motivation to find treatments to relieve ...
Views: 1166 - Lose Weight By Learning How To Run - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from sarah labdarRunning is an exercise that you usually love or hate. Especially if you are overweight, running is not a welcomed part of ones exercise routine. However, running is one exercise that can get you into shape really quickly by burning a ton of calories and working almost every muscle in the body. ...
Views: 1083 - Medications to Treat Acid Reflux, Heartburn & Indigestion - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from sarah labdarIs heartburn keeping you up at night? Do your get acid reflux after every meal you eat? Have you tried treating your symptoms naturally with no avail? Then it may be time to try a medication for acid reflux. If your indigestion occurs daily or more than three times a week then it’s recommended ...
Views: 845 - Migraine Management - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarMigraines are painful syndromes that attack men and women all over the world on a daily basis, some with no relief. Managing and treating migraines is an ongoing process because of the increasing number of triggers, treatments and prescriptions available. Not to mention that not everyone ...
Views: 936 - Mistakes at the Gym - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from sarah labdarCardiovascular exercise also known as cardio is one of the quickest ways to burn fat and lose inches. Cardio is the exercise that gets the body moving, the heart pumping and the oxygen flowing through the body. Although, low intensity workouts have been proven to burn fat calories, cardio has ...
Views: 1142 - Models For Stress Management - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarStress management is a coping technique to deal with the stresses of daily life. Most stress management methods intend to equip a person with effective coping mechanisms to deal with stress. For many people they are unable to deal with stress and ignore it, bottle it up, or don’t deal with it at ...
Views: 5959 - More Reasons You Need to Eat Breakfast In The Morning - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from sarah labdarBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it really is! Eating breakfast kick starts your metabolism, provides your body with essential nutrients, helps maintain a healthy weight and protects you from disease. Even with the facts about how important breakfast is, 30% of Americans ...
Views: 1344 - Motivate Yourself to Start Exercising with These Reasons to Run - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from sarah labdarRunning is one of those activities that you either love or hate. However even if you don’t like to run, it should be part of your daily exercise regiment. Running is one of the top cardiovascular exercises. It is great for your body, mind and spirit. Here are the reasons you need to get ...
Views: 510 - Natural Anti Aging Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from sarah labdarNo one likes getting old. But it’s a natural part of life. And as we age our bodies start to decline both internally and externally. Internal decline can lead to diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, immune weakness, and cancer. External signs of aging include wrinkles, sagging ...
Views: 966 - Natural Herbal Treatments for ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAttention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect both children and adults alike. Normal ADHD appears in early childhood as hyperactivity, distraction, restlessness, impulsiveness and poor concentration. Although it is becoming more commonly diagnosed, there are some circumstances where ...
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