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- Dog Dander Can Make You Sick - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Jacob MaslowThe total pet population is more than 100 million, or about four pets for every 10 people. Based on pet allergy sufferers' testimonials, it is possible to be allergic to all dogs or only to certain breeds. People with dog allergies have supersensitive immune systems that react to harmless ...
Views: 5226(2 votes) - Types of Aromatherapy Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Whitney SeguraThere are a number of different types of aromatherapy that you can use to help yourself relax, unwind, and take a break.At the end of the day, there is little more that you will want to do to relax, and you will find that the beautiful scents of aromatherapy products will help you to take a load ...
Views: 5210(2 votes) - If You Want to Be Happy, Try To Ignore the Little Things - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Angela SmytheIf you want to be happy in life, it is best to enjoy the little things, while also ignoring the little things. That sounds confusing at first, but let’s discuss what we mean. Life is full of problems, as you well know. However, we must stand back from ourselves sometimes and admit that what we ...
Views: 5196(1 vote) - MSG, aka yeast extract, aka hydrolyzed protein, aka . . . - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayMSG or Monosodium Glutamate We look for MSG on the labels of our food, and if we find it, we may purchase another brand. But what if we were to read one of these ingredients?: Glutamic Acid Hydrolyzed protein Autolyzed protein Textured ...
Views: 5187 - What Size Kettlebell Should I start With? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Israel SanchezNow that you are curious about the sport of kettlebell lifting and want to learn more and get started, you are probably wondering: What size kettlebell should I start with? This is an area in which you, as a novice starting a kettlebell exercise program, should be in complete control. The ...
Views: 5182(2 votes) - Butter Vs Margarine Controversy? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantMargarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food ...
Views: 5172(1 vote) - Eliminating Cockroaches During the Summer Season - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Emily SoccorsyEliminating cockroaches during the summer season By Joe LaBrie Heat waves and high temperatures are not the only things to overtake the Valley during the summer season. Unfortunately, summer is also the prime time for the American Cockroach to invade homes. Averaging over two inches in ...
Views: 5159 - There are three basic ways to reduce nasolabial folds - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Ravi tandonNasolabial folds, sometimes referred to as "parentheses" is a term used in the folds of skin that one sees running from the nasal half of each side of the mouth corners. Usually just mild depression or no lines in the young age of 25, she begins to feel his presence with age. With age and ...
Views: 5090 - Can Eyesight Improve Naturally? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Esther van der Werf- A report issued on April 18 2007 by Prevent Blindness America estimates the costs associated with adult vision problems in the United States at a staggering $51.4 billion. - According to Richard Wallingford, OD, president of the American Optometric Association (AOA), approximately 25 percent ...
Views: 5087 - Health Conscious Living - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Adrian BrownHealth conscious living is a deliberate and conscious effort to live well. Good health is not an abracadabra wishing spell, it is experienced by being disciplined with a lifestyle that requires simple everyday wellness habits that adds up to a healthy vibrant life. And living the good life is ...
Views: 5047(1 vote) - LIPOTROPICS - by WHAT DOES LIPOTROPIC MEAN?
Lipotropic means fat-loving. Basically they are substances which can liquefy or homogenize fats. (Americans eat 100 lbs. of saturated fats per person per year) - 42% of our caloric intake in fat.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF LIPOTROPICS?
I. They increase the ...
Views: 5040 - ***Does Obsession About Your Penis Rule Your Mind? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Helena EderveenBeing a male it is important that you feel comfortable and happy with what your penis can do. However the society has been influencing many males that the way their penis should look like and should function that this has become an unhealthy competition. Too often many males allow themselves ...
Views: 5028 - Your Feet – The Root Cause of Your Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Cornelia MerkWhen you see some cracks in the walls you immediately check if the house lacks foundation. If your car is difficult to handle, especially after you hit a large pothole or the curb, you immediately check the alignment settings in your car. In both cases you make sure that there is a proper ...
Views: 5027(2 votes) - Dragon Fruit and its effect on Cancer - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from John ReaperEven though this is mainly found in Central and South America, the Chinese turned the dragon fruit renowned because of the story of its creation many thousands of years back by fire-breathing dragons. Because of its unique skin and sweet taste, it's hard to ignore this exotic fruit. It is not ...
Views: 5002 - Four Effective Tips For Writing Freedom Essay - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Sam CollierMeaning of freedom varies from person to person, some see it as a reality that many great nations has experienced but there are people as well who sees freedom as an illusion. So, we have come to a slot that the broader concept of freedom is a contradictory term and this Is the reason why ...
Views: 4976 - ***Brain Rejuvenation - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenThe idea of brain transplants have long been the staple of pulp science fiction. Leaving aside for the moment the spiritual questions of the soul and the heart (i.e. emotions) there are two basic parts of our existence – the mind and the body. Medical science has made huge strides in curing ...
Views: 4974(9 votes) - Learn Why Can Stress Cause Hives and How You Can Heal Them Naturally - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from M RochellIf you are stressed out (and who isn't these days), can stress cause hives? The answer is an amazing yes! Our skin is the largest and most sensitive organ in the human body. It easily detects hormonal changes and imbalances, and these changes can often be caused by stress. Stress is only ...
Views: 4968(1 vote) - Yoga Benefits for Muscular Dystrophy= - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from dr ronyMuscular dystrophy is a genetic disability which results in weakened muscles. The disorder adversely affects a person�s mobility. The faulty genes prevent their body from making protein that are necessary for healthy muscles. The affected person gradually finds it difficult ...
Views: 4968 - Top 5 Nutritional Supplement Recommendations - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsDo nutritional supplements just give you “expensive urine”? No, according to a study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance as reported in May 2007. The study focused on calcium-vitamin D combinations, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein-zeaxanthin combinations. The ...
Views: 4965(2 votes) - Cabbage ears - a dubious distinction - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from James EvansYou see them most often on wrestlers, boxers, and mixed martial artists (and sometimes rugby players) – those swollen, puffy-looking ears that look like cauliflowers (a variety of cabbage). Hence the name: cauliflower ear. Also known as perichondrial hematoma, the cauliflower ear is a ...
Views: 4947 - Magnetism and Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampWhat Is Magnetism? Magnetism is a force of attraction (or repulsion) that acts at a distance. Any time a charged particle moves, it creates a magnetic field around its path of travel. The term magnetism refers to the phenomenon associated with a magnetic field, and the magnetic force that it ...
Views: 4945(1 vote) - A Natural Energy Boost for Older People - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Christine Wheeler, MA Our population is aging and many of us find ourselves caring for our elderly parents. It is difficult watching their energy and vibrancy fade before your eyes... even with medications. You may even feel like there is nothing you can do to help. However, a new no-meds ...
Views: 4933 - Hidden UTI Symptoms In People Over 65 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Debra HigginsThe National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) says that utis are the second most common bodily infection. However, it is the most common infection in those over 65. And the signs of a uti are different in seniors and can be hard to determine. Change in the ...
Views: 4924 - Blackberry Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Butch PhelpsAre you suffering with a pain in your arm just below your elbow? Do you text message during your day? Are you on the computer all day? You could be suffering from Blackberry syndrome. Let me explain. From your elbow to the tips of your fingers there are 26 muscles that allow your hand to make ...
Views: 4891(1 vote) - Should you take adipex diet pills during breastfeeding? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Tracy WrightAdipex can broadly be described as a stimulant that works by stimulating the neurotransmitters and thus preventing the brains from receiving signals of hunger from the body. This appetite-suppressing drug work wonders for those suffering from obesity when combined with proper diet and exercise. ...
Views: 4839 - Bipolar 101 What to do after diagnosis - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marcy RubinYou hear it all the time, a person is given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the doctor writes a prescription, tells them to book a follow up appointment and that person leaves the doctors office with a lot of unanswered questions. Often their first reaction is denial, confusion, frustration and ...
Views: 4811(3 votes) - Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate: Which Is Healthier - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Dan GillilandDark Chocolate has many antioxidants, the antioxidants known as polyphenols and catechins. The polyphenol families of procyanidins & epicatechins are strong antioxidants also found in many plants and vegetables including red grapes & wine. Proanthocyanidins play a role in the making of collagen ...
Views: 4804 - The Concern of HPV - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerWhen it comes to woman’s health, HPV is one of the main topics of concern. How much do woman really understand about this common virus? What are the pros and cons of the vaccination that Merck has created? Are there things that we can do to prevent cervical cancer without having to have another ...
Views: 4792 - Endometriosis Part XII- How Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besids conventional treatment, there are many ...
Views: 4772(1 vote) - The Doctor of the Future - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Dr. Rowen Pfeifer“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame (spine), in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” ~Thomas A. Edison~ This statement was made by one of the most inventive geniuses of all time. Was he onto something? ...
Views: 4724 - Genital Warts - The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the Cause - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyGenital warts is one of the two most commonly spread sexually transmitted diseases (STD) caused by a virus. The other is genital herpes. The disease is caused by the human papilloma virus often abbreviated as hpv. The wart like lesions that appear with this STD are called condyloma acuminate. ...
Views: 4720 - Lymph Nodes: Big or Swollen? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John LaurusonisLymph Nodes: Big or Swollen? I’ll bet when you go into see your doctor for all or part of a physical examination, you wonder why he probes and presses around your neck, under your arms, maybe around your elbow, in the left-sided spleen area, perhaps in the groin or behind the knee. He is ...
Views: 4716(1 vote) - How To Choose A Topic For Languages Essay - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Sam CollierThe word, “Language” is a big one encapsulating too many things in it, language a mean of communication is different at different place so if you have been assigned to write language essay than trust me you have a bunch of topics in your hands. Having variety of options in front of person gives ...
Views: 4620(1 vote) - How To Wrap A Minor Burn Wound - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Tim NahmHow can you determine what type of burn wound you are dealing with. Here are some guidelines for understanding how serious a burn is and the proper level of care required for a minor burn wound. Minor Burn: A minor burn is when only the most outer layers of skin are burned but not burned ...
Views: 4576 - Should you eliminate diet soda from your Diet? Absolutely YES! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantEliminate Diet Soda From Your Diet If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories. While ...
Views: 4547(4 votes) - Stress Hypnosis--How to Achieve Stress Relief with Hypnosis Now - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottIf you feel that you have been overwhelmed with stress, hypnosis would be the perfect thing for you. Hypnosis is an amazing tool for stress relief, calming your mind and body by offering you control over your emotional states. Maintaining stress relief with hypnosis is as simple, accessible, ...
Views: 4540(2 votes) - Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Greater Risk of Stroke and Paralyzing Fear - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Kayal RajendranAnticipating National Stroke Awareness Month in May, heart health advocate and patient Mellanie True Hills speaks on her life-threatening bout with atrial fibrillation, a rapid or irregular heartbeat or a quivering of the upper chambers of the heart, to raise awareness in the public about this ...
Views: 4528 - Beware Of Fake Ginseng Products - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe fake and costly products all claim to contain ginseng but in reality have none of the root’s active ingredient, saponin glycosides or ginsenosides. Worse, some of them may contain high levels of alcohol that is bad for your health. This was confirmed by two independent studies that ...
Views: 4515 - 21 Ways to Live a Healthy and Joyful Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzI was asked to write a list of my favorite health habits. Below is the list I created to assist you with living your healthiest and most joyful life. I began with 21 and there is a bonus 2! Enjoy. Eat high fiber: I could write a book about the benefits of fiber. I may sometime. But for ...
Views: 4468(9 votes) - Top 10 Risks of Ignoring High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsIf your doctor has told you that you have high blood pressure and you’re tempted to just ignore it, bad idea. Here are the top ten risks of ignoring high blood pressure: Risk Factor #1) Artery Damage. Arteries can harden and thicken under excessive pressure. Risk Factor #2) ...
Views: 4466 - Does Repressed Anger Plague You In Your Adult Life? - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Jill PrinceDo you suffer from serious repressed anger and other repressed emotions? Most people don't remember the first three years of life and so are not aware if those years were spent building up a store of repressed anger and other repressed emotions. Dr. Gabor Mate is a medical doctor who works ...
Views: 4465(2 votes) - The positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantThe Positive Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal. In one recent example, researchers assembled a small group of subjects. One-third of them had been diagnosed with diabetes, ...
Views: 4460(1 vote) - ***What Is Thyroid Cancer and what can you do about it! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Helena EderveenBeing diagnosed with cancer is a fear that many people have. There are a number of different cancers out there and as a person gets older, they are more vulnerable to them. When it comes to cancer, there are many causes and reasons why someone contracts a cancer. There are some people who ...
Views: 4455(6 votes) - Reflexology: Healing Touch for Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Linda ChollarReflexology: Healing Touch? for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain by Linda Chollar, AAEd, CWC, NBCR Touch Is Good Medicine Rising to meet the challenge of supporting the Fibromyalgia community, specific bodywork and touch therapies are merging with the allopathic as integrative treatment ...
Views: 4426(3 votes) - ***Healthy Weight Loss, How do you do it? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Helena EderveenThere are so many weight loss programs around that is it not surprising that people get confused. It is confusing based upon all the advertising that shows up everywhere and in most cases has nothing to do with providing you with healthy weight loss. Is advertising working and what are we ...
Views: 4409(7 votes) - Relieve Stress Naturally And Improve Health With Flaxseed Oil - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Jennifer KaysWe are well aware of how stressful our lives have become with financial, relationship, family and many other concerns. We have learned over and over how stress can take a harmful toll on our mental and physical health. This is a very serious health concern that we often underestimate. Stress ...
Views: 4388 - Causes And Symptoms Of Myasthenia Gravis - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert BairdWhat is this condition? Myasthenia gravis produces sporadic bur progressive weakness and abnormal fatigue of skeletal muscles, which is exacerbated by exercise and repeated movement but improved by anticholinesterase drugs. Usually, this disorder affects muscles controlled by the cranial nerves ...
Views: 4377 - 4 Proven Ways To Make Your Hair Grow Faster: Try To Believe! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Katrine MastonAlthough science has a lot to say about how to grow hair, finding the best and most effective ways to make your hair grow faster remains elusive. In fact, there are countless of men and women worldwide who remain distressed about their hair loss dilemmas. If you are one of them, read this ...
Views: 4363 - Relapse - It Happens (But it Doesn't Have to Be the End of the Road) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWhat do you do if your loved one relapses? "It's the same old story, the same old song and dance." -Steven Tyler/Aerosmith The above bit of lyrics, from a song by Aerosmith is a good analogy for an addict that chooses to try some more "controlled using" (better known as ...
Views: 4359(4 votes) - Trouble Sleeping? Insomnia Cures Are Here! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Dave ShieldsI yawn, stretch my arms behind my head and stare at the ceiling. I've been in bed for a few minutes. Ahhh, the peaceful quiet all around. The room is dark. The kids are asleep. It's an expansive moment for my mind. My mind seems to fill the entire room. Okay, it's been 20 minutes now. The ...
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