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- Natural Homemade Fruit Skin Care - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from sarah labdarOur skin is the largest organ on our body. It protects us from toxins, chemicals and poisons on a daily basis. Therefore proper skin care is essential to maintaining healthy, soft, beautiful looking skin. Skin care products today contain chemicals and preservatives that can irritate the skin. ...
Views: 1696 - Natural Ways to Relieve Migraine Headaches - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from sarah labdarIt’s estimated that only 1% of the population escapes having a headache throughout their entire life. About 90% of the population get at least one headache each year. And of that 16-17% of the population gets a migraine headache at some point in their lifetime. Migraines affect 30 million ...
Views: 1924 - Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol Through the Food You Eat - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from sarah labdarCholesterol is measured in three ways, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and total cholesterol. Cholesterol is determined by a couple of different factors genetics, diet and exercise. One’s diet is the easiest factor to control. However, peoples eating habits have declined over the ...
Views: 758 - Naturopathic Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from sarah labdarToday’s healthcare system has become a lot more diverse than in the past. Not only are there a wide variety of doctors specializing in everything from head to toe and specific conditions and disease, but also there are hospitals, clinics, and medical offices available to treat your every ...
Views: 996 - No One Likes Acne - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from sarah labdarAcne- just the word itself has a negative connotation and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. No one wants it and no one likes it. But it is a problem that occurs on a daily basis throughout homes across the globe. No matter what age, gender or race you are, you can’t escape it when it ...
Views: 1002 - Nutraceuticals- Nutritional Supplements for the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from sarah labdarHippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Over the past several decades, nutritional supplementation has developed as a new and exciting part of the health industry. Even though modern nutraceuticals began to develop in the 1980’s, nutraceuticals have been around for thousands of years. Such ...
Views: 1116 - Over the Counter & Prescription Allergy Medications - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from sarah labdarMillions of people are affected by allergies a year. Everyone who has allergies experiences different symptoms congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sniffling, coughing, red, itchy eyes, and swelling. Depending upon your symptoms will determine your treatment plan. There are several types of ...
Views: 1738 - Prevent & Heal Split Ends - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from sarah labdarSplit ends can be a girl’s worst nightmare. Split ends can be caused by a normal everyday hair care routine that includes blow drying, flat ironing, or curling ironing hair, but coloring, perming, or professionally treating your hair can also cause them. Even the weather can cause hair to frizz ...
Views: 1320 - Prevent Tinnitus By Protecting Your Ears, Brain, & Body - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from sarah labdarTinnitus is a condition defined by abnormal noise in the ear that is only heard by the person and not by other people surrounding them. Currently there are several reasons why tinnitus may occur but no active cure for it. Approximately 36 million Americans suffer with symptoms of tinnitus. ...
Views: 589 - Prevent Yourself From Getting the Flu - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from sarah labdarFeeling rundown, sneezing, coughing, or fatigued? All are symptoms of the flu, a contagious virus that usually spreads throughout the population during the late fall through early spring. The US experiences annual outbreaks of the seasonal flu however other variations include H1N1, bird flu and ...
Views: 891 - Protect Your Skin From Damage - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from sarah labdarOur skin is the largest organ of the body, covering the entire body head to toe. Its primary reason for existence is to protect the body. Therefore, it is our job to protect our skin. This way you maintain a good barrier between your environment and the inside of your body. Plus by protecting ...
Views: 508 - Quick Ways To Add Volume & Shine Back Into Your Hair - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from sarah labdarEveryday we see men and women in advertisements with perfect, beautiful, shiny, voluminous hair. So is it so bad to want our hair to look just like that? Unlike these models, singers, and movie stars we don’t have a team of stylists working on our hair day in and day out to make it look ...
Views: 1678 - Reasons to Stop Smoking for Good - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from sarah labdarSmoking is a trillion dollar industry, recruiting new smokers on a daily basis. People don’t normally choose to start smoking rather they are brought in due to the social interaction and “cool” aspect. Thousands of people try to quit smoking however many fail and return back to it. It’s an ...
Views: 913 - Reduce Bad Cholesterol - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from sarah labdarHigh cholesterol is a major concern in today’s society. With many people relying on fast food, fried foods and baked foods the risk for obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attack and stroke are more prominent. So what can people do avoid the risks and how can you ...
Views: 748 - Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from sarah labdarStress is one of the leading factors, which leads to health related problems in the 21st century. The economy, your job, family, finances, and even your health can cause one to have stress. When we encounter stress our bodies release chemical hormones, which flood our blood stream causing ...
Views: 1074 - Relieve Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from sarah labdarNeck and back pain can have a debilitating effect on someone’s life. No one likes to experience pain however when it occurs the main goal is to make it stop as soon as possible. According to the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) neck pain is the 3rd most common type of pain ...
Views: 708 - Simple, Easy Changes To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from sarah labdarThere are two key ways to lose weight, exercise and proper nutrition. However, ramping up exercise and paring down on calories is a hard task to accomplish. Staying on track and avoiding temptation is hard when you’re trying to lose weight, it takes a lot of determination and motivation. But ...
Views: 696 - Smoothie Ingredients To Build Muscle & Boost Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from sarah labdarSmoothies are a great way to start your day or even as a snack through at your day. Additionally, smoothies can be used as a meal replacement for busy people who are on the go. The great thing about smoothies is that they are loaded with nutritious ingredients that boost brainpower, increase ...
Views: 1819 - Spices Boost Metabolism By Heating Up The Body Temperature - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarThe body’s metabolism converts nutrients from the food we eat into energy the body needs to function. Every bodily function right down to the cellular level requires energy. Energy ensures that our body repairs and heals itself, fights disease and eliminates toxins. Our metabolic rate, changes ...
Views: 7838 - Spices to Cleanse & Detoxify the Body - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from sarah labdarSpices were originally developed in the Middle East and herbs later on in East Asia. Early uses of spices and herbs included magic, medicine, religion, tradition, and preservation. Spices were originally used by the upper class and nobles, however, it wasn’t long before spices became part of the ...
Views: 1330 - Start a Walking Program Today - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from sarah labdarWhen you decide to start exercising, it’s best to start with a walking program. Walking is gentle, low impact, simple and easy. We walk on a daily basis to get from place to place, so walking, as an exercise should be just as simple. Even if you are out of shape, overweight and haven’t exercised ...
Views: 957 - Start Your Day Off On The Right Track - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from sarah labdarMost mornings you roll out of bed after hitting the snooze button about 4-5 times, with just enough time to jump in a quick shower and decide on what to wear to work. This leaves you with an empty stomach and barely enough energy to make it until lunchtime. To make it through the morning you may ...
Views: 1218 - Stave Off Disease With Anti Aging Foods - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from sarah labdarWhen people think about anti aging, they mainly think about their skin health, however anti aging pertains to the whole body not just its largest organ. Signs of aging appear as we get older and our metabolism slows, our bones brittle and our joints become stiff an achy. Premature aging occurs ...
Views: 1713 - Stay Hydrated With These Foods - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from sarah labdarWater is an important nutrient that you need to replenish on a daily basis. We lose water through perspiration, aspiration and respiration. Every cell in the body needs water to properly function. Dehydration can cause fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and sluggishness. Therefore it’s important to ...
Views: 855 - Steps to Reduce Frizz in Your Daily Hair Care Routine - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from sarah labdarFrizzy hair can ruin your hairstyle or even cause you to have a bad hair day. Now a days there are even more ways than ever to keep frizz at an arms length, whether you wear your hair straight or curly, or go outside or stay indoors. Frizz occurs when moisture enters the hair cuticle causing it ...
Views: 5201 - Stop a Weight Loss Plateau from Occurring - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from sarah labdarFor anyone who has tried to lose weight they know what it’s like to hit a plateau. A plateau is when you continue to exercise and diet at the same rate but the weight stops declining. It’s a horrible feeling to know that you worked so hard and watched your food intake, and not to see the results ...
Views: 630 - Strengthen Your Core With Stability Ball Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from sarah labdarExercise balls have been around for a long time. You may have seen them at the gym, or you may even have one at your house. Fitness balls have been used by physical therapists and personal trainers alike. The reason this exercise equipment is used so frequently and by so many is because it’s ...
Views: 660 - Stress & The Healthy Ways to Deal With It - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from sarah labdarHumans experience stress on a daily basis, at work, home, with any experience or emotion. Stress isn’t necessarily bad for you. It is all in how one reacts to stress. For one stress may be overwhelming where as the same stress can cause another to be inspired. Stress can lead to disease or quite ...
Views: 763 - Stress Management Techniques to Use In Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarPeople develop ways to cope with stress over their lifetime from past experiences, expectations and environment. Coping mechanisms are triggered once we assess a situation to be stressful. However, not everyone copes with stress in an effective way. Therefore stress management can help to ...
Views: 885 - Stretch to Improve Your Flexibility - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from sarah labdarMost people whom workout today don’t think about flexibility and range of motion when they exercise. Especially for men it’s more about strength, how much weight they can lift and how big their muscles are. For most women, it’s about burning calories through aerobics and cardio. Regardless of ...
Views: 1401 - Supportive Treatment for People Who Suffer With ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating, self-conscious disorder that can encumber your life. If you are diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, then more than likely you have had ADHD all your life. Either you coped with your symptoms throughout childhood or you were ...
Views: 894 - Take Charge of Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from sarah labdarIn today’s fast paced world, many people are eating unhealthy, not getting enough exercise, and getting too little sleep. Smoking, drinking, environmental pollutants, and chemically altered foods have increased the risk for diseases and conditions, which are now plaguing our society. It is vital ...
Views: 1126 - The Benefits of Walking - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from sarah labdarWalking is a fundamental part of life. Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise. We learn from when we are very small and it’s our primary means of movement. However what most people don’t realize is that it’s the simplest most effective ways to exercise. Strength training, weight lifting, ...
Views: 1000 - The Best Calf Exercises For Strength & Balance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from sarah labdarThe calf makes up the lower half of the leg below the knee and above the ankle. The calf is made up of two large muscles in the back of the leg called the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The front of the lower leg encompasses the tibialis anterior muscle. Without knowledge of the calf anatomy it ...
Views: 3883 - The Best Diet Tips - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from sarah labdarWhether you have dieted in the past, you are on a diet now or you are going to start a diet there are dieting tips that should be followed to get the best results you can from your diet. Every diet is not for everyone so following these diet tips may be the key to successfully completing your ...
Views: 511 - The Best Snack Foods to Help Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from sarah labdarSnacking is a way to keep your appetite under control in between meals. When you go without food for long periods of time your metabolism slows down, your body craves carbohydrates to use for a much needed energy boost. When it comes time to finally eat it’s hard to consciously choose healthy ...
Views: 2334 - The Difference Between Adult & Childhood ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarThere are very few diseases or disorders that are diagnosed in children and don’t carry over into adulthood. ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of those disorders that is usually diagnosed early on in childhood and persists throughout the persons life. It is a myth that as ...
Views: 1417 - The Healing Power of Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from sarah labdarLike many other herbs, spices and plant compounds, there is not much scientific evidence supporting the use of Aloe Vera either internally or externally for cosmetic or therapeutic benefit. However, Aloe Vera has been used for well over 2000 years in herbal, alternative and holistic medicine all ...
Views: 916 - The Importance of Vitamin C - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from sarah labdarVitamin C plays a vital role in how the body functions, even though it is only considered a micronutrient. Vitamin C is essential to immune function, iron absorption, bone building, wound healing, healthy skin, blood pressure and eyesight. Because vitamin C is vital to so many of the bodies ...
Views: 1773 - The Signs & Symptoms of An Asthma Attack - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from sarah labdarAsthma is an incurable disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breath. The muscles within the bronchi spasm, causing tightening around the airways. As the airway narrows it makes it difficult to breathe especially breathe out. Asthma can affect all ages, from kids all the way to ...
Views: 780 - Thicken Your Hair With These Products - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from sarah labdarThinning hair doesn’t just occur as we age or because of disease. Chemical treatments, coloring, and heated styling tools can cause breakage. When hair strands break and die they fall out leaving hair thin and sparse. No one likes the look of thinning hair. Avoid dying, chemical treatments and ...
Views: 1357 - Tone & Strengthen the Upper Body with These Easy Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from sarah labdarThe upper body is one of many problem areas for women, but not so much for men. The arms, triceps, biceps, chest, shoulders and upper back are all incorporated into upper body exercises. For a woman, it's the flab that sags underneath the arm that starts to appear as we age that is a huge ...
Views: 826 - Top 5 Gym Equipment For A Fat Burning Workout - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from sarah labdarIn 2009, the Centers for Disease Control found that 63% of Americans were either overweight or obese. This number although egregious is not astonishing. Too many American’s consume fast food and don’t exercise. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the number of people who tried to start an exercise ...
Views: 789 - Treating Acid Reflux Naturally - How It's Done - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarHave you suffered with acid reflux for most of your adult life? Do you take over the counter antacids or prescription heartburn relief medications that aren’t effective for hours? Are additional symptoms from medications making your acid reflux even more unbearable? Then stop taking prescription ...
Views: 734 - Use Lemons To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from sarah labdarAlthough lemons have a long history of use as ornamental plants, an antiseptic, in cooking and for flavoring, the use of lemons today spreads much wider. As a fruit most people don’t think of using the lemon outside of kitchen purposes however its abilities spread much farther than one would ...
Views: 666 - Use Portion Control to Determine Your Serving Size - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from sarah labdarIn a society where super sizing your meal is acceptable, its no wonder that 34% of adults over the age of 20 are overweight based on the 2007-2008 CDC obesity survey. The American mentality of increasing your portion size for a few more cents is gravely off balance to maintain a healthy body. ...
Views: 497 - Vitamin E is Good For Your Skin - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarVitamin E is one of the essential vitamins that the body needs to maintain proper function. It plays a key role in cellular structure and the formation of DNA, RNA and red blood cells. As an antioxidant it neutralizes free radicals that can cause wrinkles, age spots and fine lines. It also ...
Views: 610 - Walk Off The Weight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from sarah labdarMore than half of Americans would like to lose weight. But less than half of that number are seriously trying to lose weight. There are tons of ways to lose weight, but one of the most effective forms of exercise is walking. Walking off the weight is easy, affordable, and can be done anywhere. ...
Views: 772 - Ways to Reduce Frizzy Hair - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from sarah labdarFrizzy hair is one of women’s worst nightmares. Caused when water and natural oils are stripped from the hair follicles making it dry and frizzy. Reducing frizz can be as simple as eliminating certain products that you normally use or adding products to your hair care regimen to replace the ...
Views: 521 - Weight Loss - Steps to Start Losing Weight - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from sarah labdarAs someone who has been mildly overweight all their life, I understand the need for motivation when it comes to weight loss. It is so hard to get motivated. Most time we make excuses for not starting today or we are just lazy about actually doing it. Well if you are tired of making excuses and ...
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