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- Arthritis Pain Relief Solutions that Are Natural - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from aron walladArthritis pain relief is all that is available when it comes to taking care of this debilitating disease. Occasional liberation from this ailment is accessible. The longer you can stay pain free, obviously the better off you will be. The fingers, knees, hips, and spine are the areas of the body ...
Views: 2909 - Fun Healthy Snacks for Kids - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kim RoachObesity is becoming a rising problem among kids today. As a parent, it's up to us to help our kids lead healthy lifestyles. Below is a list of quick and easy snacks that you can fix for your kids. Fruit Kabobs: Fruit kabobs are very easy to make. The first step is to gather your favorite ...
Views: 1000 - Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kim RoachOften times, snacking can ruin a perfectly healthy diet. That is why it is very imortant to pick healthy snacks that will keep you energized throughout the day. Below are some quick and healthy snacks for weight loss that will help you stick to your diet. Tuna: Tuna is a quick and easy snack ...
Views: 641 - 25 Uses for Essential Oils in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Paula PolmanAromatherapy is a growing area of interest as North America continues its search for alternative and complimentary applications of natural medicines. The use of herbal supplements in our daily lives is one excellent example of this. Aromatherapy, however, is still in the realm of uncertainty. ...
Views: 1825 - What Causes Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Cecelia YapWhat Causes Obesity? Obesity refers to a state of a person's bodyweight when it's 20% or more above normal bodyweight. Obesity increases risks of developing high blood pressure, diabetes (type 2), heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease and cancer of the breast, prostate and colon. In ...
Views: 4871 - Antioxidant Effects of Green Tea - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Brigita FelthamWhat are the antioxidant effects of green tea? Green tea has been widely accepted as being a great source of antioxidants. The active components in green tea are powerful antioxidants called polphenols (catechins). Green tea contains one particularly potent catechin known as epigallocatechin ...
Views: 627 - Don't Be Fooled by the Claims of the Latest Weight-Loss Products - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Abigail FranksThe pain and frustration of constantly being on a diet and watching everything that you eat sometimes seems too much to bear. While I can sympathize with the disillusionment and disappointed outlook of many dieters, the fact is that we do it to ourselves. Let's face it, the idea of a ...
Views: 491 - Top Ten Marketing tips from Ripple Massage - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Alison Shaw1. The philosophy of “build it and they will come” only works in the movies – marketing is essential to the success of any business, ignore it and your business will fail. Too many businesses will make the mistake of coming up with an idea for a product, developing the product, getting it ...
Views: 697 - Fitness Success: Get Goaling! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Pamela GermainNew Year’s Day has come and gone. Perhaps you resolved to make some changes in your life: "I want to get into shape." "I want to eat better." "I want to reduce my stress." Such resolutions are stated with the intent to follow through. However, sticking to these goals is challenging because ...
Views: 607 - My Story: Living Proof - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Alane Palmer"Yes, I have fibromyalgia and chronic pain, but hair analysis showed me what to do so they donot have me!" In the 1980s, my life was full and very enjoyable. I was attending college, studying art, playing on the volleyball team and engaged to be married. I spent my mornings in classes, my ...
Views: 407 - Have You Been Told That One Leg is Longer Than The Other? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Dr. Robert DuvallI remember back in physical therapy school the importance of evaluating and treating people with various problems that were often directly related to poor posture. We remember as children hearing from our mothers and grandmothers to “sit up straight”, or “don’t slouch”. Little did they know that ...
Views: 806 - Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc? What To Do Next… - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Dr. Robert DuvallYou’ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometimes they complain that their back “went out”. What they’re most likely describing is a herniated disc. This condition is a common source of back and leg pain. Discs are soft cushions found between the ...
Views: 405 - Breaking the Sugar Addiction - by Added sugar is in everything these days, from ketchup to salsa to soup. It’s everywhere, I suppose, because we have come to expect it to be.
And it’s not just the white stuff we need to worry about. “Refined carbohydrates,” such as white bread and white flour products, produce the same ...
Views: 1790 - The "Muscle Nerd", Jeff Anderson - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from The Muscle Nerd, Jeff AndersonYou only need two types of bodybuilding exercises to craft a really effective routine. Efficiency is a thing of beauty, unless you actually prefer to spend half your life at the gym, breathing sweaty air, and getting frustrated when you don’t get results. Use your brain before your brawn, and ...
Views: 3067 - The 5 Most Essential Hair Products for Healthy, Beautiful Hair - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Kristen LemImagine having healthy, shiny, manageable hair everyday – whether you’re at work, out on the town, or just hanging around. Now, imagine all the products you think you’ll need to maintain your locks. I bet you’re getting white hairs just thinking of all the bottles, sprays, and jars piled up on ...
Views: 608 - Practical Spirituality--Surviving Prostrate Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from John GilmorePractical Spirituality--Surviving Prostrate Cancer There’s nothing like discovering that you have cancer, especially if no one in your family ever had it. Cancer is a very dangerous disease, as anyone knows. It is only dangerous on the physical lever, but probably even more devastating on the ...
Views: 820 - Fitness Tips for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Paul ReeveIs your New Year's resolution to get fit and look great for the new year? Working out at the gym can produce some spectacular results, but can be daunting if you haven't been before. It can seem as though everyone knows what they're doing but you. You worry about looking stupid, or about what ...
Views: 567 - Panic Attack Treatments Exposed - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from aron walladPanic attacks can be alarming. They can happen by chance or after someone is exposed to various events that may prompt a panic attack. For some people a panic attack treatment is essential to getting by with their day. Reacting to stress, panic is a physical reaction. Called the 'fight or ...
Views: 492 - Tips on How to Lose Weight without Beating Yourself up in the Process - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2006 from Abigail FranksWhy do we continue to support an industry that delivers no more than a 5% long-term success rate? How about because the $30 billion dollar weight loss industry is selling what we want, namely promises of instant, easy and quick weight reduction. That reason is we expect weight loss to be ...
Views: 688 - Physical Communication - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Darren StehleIn our world of hyper communication, it would appear that the written and spoken word is the dominant form of communication. In fact, far more is communicated on the physical level of body language than any other form of communication. For example, most research breaks down the relative power of ...
Views: 10075 - 10 Commandments of the Best Exerciss and Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Kevin GianniExercise and weight loss programs each have different attributes that may or may not help you be successful. My 10 commandments have stripped them down to the stuff that really works for weight loss. Read on... 1. Thou Shalt Move... Anytime! Having a 20 minute exercise routine is better than ...
Views: 1224 - Balancing 'Act' on a Board - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Darren StehleYou’ve seen them in the gym, you’ve seen them at stores that sell fitness equipment. I’m referring to balance boards, Bosu balls, wobble boards, stability balls, rotating discs, and the multitude of variations on the theme of ‘balance’. Are these gadgets simply gimmicks; a trend offering great ...
Views: 608 - Is too much coffee draining your energy? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2006 from marty meshekDo you need four to six cups of coffee each day just to stay awake? Is America on a collision course with low energy levels just as it is with obesity? The lack of energy can be traced to poor diet, stress, food allergies, liver problems, too much sugar, too much caffeine and adrenal ...
Views: 2148 - Allergies - Attack of the Dust Bunnies - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2006 from Abigail FranksIt's no secret that certain things can trigger an allergic reaction or allergy attack in people who are sensitive to certain things. While allergies and asthma can be caused by a variety of common products, foods and things in our environment, one common trigger is dirt and dust. Dirt and ...
Views: 1125 - Simple Eating Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2006 from Patricia WagnerDo you need to protect yourself from prostate cancer? If you're a man, the answer is "yes." This frightening disease is a very common cancer among men 50 years old and older. How would you know if you have prostate cancer? Take a look at this list and see if any of the following symptoms ...
Views: 555 - The Good, Bad and Very, Very Ugly - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Karen GatesI’m a clean freak so as soon as I heard that years of gunk could be piled up in my intestines my immediate thought was ‘how do I get it out of there?’ The companies that make herbal supplements to flush out toxins say that their systems will make us feel younger, more energetic and even take ...
Views: 504 - Dieting Basics – Weight Loss for Beginners - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Jared WashThe word “diet” has become defined as a mean for eliminating or limiting a certain foods sources in conventional diets today. The real definition simplified by my own words of diet is, “a prescribed selection of foods.” I believe strongly that this simple definition says everything about what a ...
Views: 415 - Are These Five Exercises The Fountain of Youth? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from marty meshekMillions of Americans are suffering from obesity. Along with that comes a huge lack in energy. Can these five exercises developed by Tibetan monks over a thousand years ago and brought to the West in the 1930's by a British Colonel be the answer to what we are all looking for? The Five ...
Views: 553 - Six reasons you should add Cayenne to your diet - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from marty meshekSix reasons to add Cayenne to your diet. "If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than anything else." Dr. Richard Shulze. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. Many herbalists believe Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb ...
Views: 14725(3 votes) - Discover the Many Benefits of Chlorella - Nature's Superfood - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Kim RoachChlorella is one of the most scientifically researched foods in history. However, it's unlikely that you have heard of this superfood? It is not highly marketed by big businesses because the profit margins are low. However, chlorella is one of nature's finest foods, providing you with a rich ...
Views: 1438 - A Quick Fix for Sagging, Heavy Eyelids - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandDroopy eyelids are a sure sign that Mother Nature has arrived to make your face look old. You know the look and the feel of heavy lids - they seem to have a mind of their own. You constantly lift your forehead when you are speaking and your eyes may begin to feel a tiredness that just doesn't ...
Views: 15074(2 votes) - Taking Stress Out of the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2006 from Alice GreeneIs your calendar full of to-dos, events, parties or travel plans? Any one of these added to your typical weekly schedule is enough to increase your stress level. Oddly enough, many people don’t perceive they are dealing with all that much stress. On a scale of 0 (no stress) to 10 (high ...
Views: 682 - Using High Blood Pressure Remedies to Derail Your Disease - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2006 from aron walladOne out of three American adults has high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because people with this condition can go years without realizing they have it. The only way to tell is to have it checked by a doctor. Did you ever think that anytime ...
Views: 1396 - Energy-Wise, Are You a Cheetah or a Tortoise? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelEnergy-Wise, Are You a Cheetah or a Tortoise? Christine-Anne Platel, Life Coach and Certified Metabolic Typing Adviser ENERGY-WISE, ARE YOU A CHEETAH OR A TORTOISE? ARE YOU TIRED ALL THE TIME? DOES YOUR WEIGHT FLUCTUATE? DO YOU HAVE FOOD CRAVINGS AND FEEL WORSE AFTER EATING? DO YOU ...
Views: 1301 - How to Choose a Plan That’s Right for You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2006 from Karen GatesIf you like pumpkin pie than you’ll like zone diet meals. In fact, if you like a lot of things you’ll like a zone diet. That is because you can eat almost anything you want, as long as it’s in the right proportions. Unlike weight loss diets that focus on cutting one thing like calories or ...
Views: 485 - When to Use Creatine Supplements: The Secret Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Spencer HuntWhen should you use Creatine Supplements? I have been lifting for many years, and I have used several of the most popular sports supplements such as creatine and CoQ10, sports drinks, antioxidants, whey protein drinks, and many other less known supplements. I have spoken with other athletes and ...
Views: 3363 - Mercury Poisoning and Oral Chelation - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Jeannine VirtueMercury is a poisonous neurotoxin commonly found in everyday sources - from drinking water to bleached flour and cosmetics. Behind lead, mercury is the second most common metal toxin and both can pose great physical and mental health problems. Learning problems, developmental delays and ...
Views: 957 - Best Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Kim RoachAn impressive physique is never complete without a strong mid-section. Not to mention, strong abs are essential for many sports and other physical activities. To sculpt strong abs, you must have a strong base of nutritional meals and targeted ab exercises. However, it's sometimes hard to know ...
Views: 898 - Simple Tips For Preventing Heartburn - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2006 from Dean CaporellaHeartburn affects millions of people worldwide. An interesting debate recently suggested that in many cases, the incidence heartburn could have been lessened if people only took some commonsense precautions. Preventing Heartburn Okay, preventative heartburn measures may not apply so much to ...
Views: 495 - How To Find Your Next Cheap Cruise Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2006 from Dean CaporellaThe race to build the biggest and best cruise ship continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Cruise holidays are one of the most popular holiday alternatives for people and what once was considered as an out of reach vacation for many low to middle income earners, sailing the high seas on board a ...
Views: 920 - Discover Why Sports Nutrition Protein Is Need For A Healthy Sporting Diet - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2006 from Dr. Michael GrantYou need to be accurate about the nutritional information that your body will require to accomplish maximum achievement. Every athlete generally desires to be unparalleled in their chosen sport. But if you want to be well-recognized as an athlete, you've got to have beneficial nutrients in a ...
Views: 633 - How to Become a Chef - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Vien PhamEveryone in the world loves food. There is sooner or later a difference of opinion between eating homemade food and the food that you will get in a five star eating place or any other high quality dining establishment. The main difference between homemade and eating house food will be the cook. ...
Views: 654 - How To Avoid Pregnancy During Menopause - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Dean CaporellaIs there a correlation between menopause and pregnancy? Can you become pregnant during menopause? These questions are asked quite frequently and the simple answer is yes, you can become pregnant during menopause. Expalining The Stages Of Menopause Let's firstly describe the process of ...
Views: 8056(1 vote) - Inhalers - Are They The Guardian Angels Of Asthma Sufferers? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Dean CaporellaAsthma inhalers have been genuine life savers. They are to asthmatics what anti-venom is to snake bites. An asthma inhaler is part of the management process and sufferers always have them at the ready if an attack is imminent. The best known inhaler is a canister that delivers a metered dose. ...
Views: 813 - Buying Equipment for a Home Gym: What You Should Know First - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Karen GatesSo you’ve gone through all the options and decided that a home gym is right for you. After all it’s convenient, private and can save you money by not paying for a gym membership. You know what’s coming next. You have to plunk down 200, 500, maybe even 2,000 dollars to get the system that you ...
Views: 453 - Health and Nutrition Counselor - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2006 from Stephanie MartelHoliday Food Foibles The holidays are the perfect time to count your blessings, gather with friends and enjoy fun and laughter. Unfortunately, they are also filled with emotional gatherings that can derail your healthy eating efforts. Listed below are a few tips to make sure you don’t ...
Views: 559 - 5 Worst Weight Lifting Lies That Cripple Muscle Building Results - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorWeight lifting is commonly promoted by leading health exerts in today's society. The promotion is good, but the specific workout instructions are skewed. They are skewed so badly that many weight lifting workout myths dominate the weight lifting world leading to lack of results. Weight lifting ...
Views: 23230(4 votes) - Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, and Their Effect on Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2006 from Susan StypeSince the dawn of history, it's been well established that the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese and East Indians have used essential oils for religious rituals, for their healing and soothing properties, as well as for bathing rituals, romantic seduction and beauty. Today, it seems ...
Views: 754 - Did You know Women Can Be Fertile Twice a Month? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2006 from Nadia MacLeodIt's true... and it's all because of the moon. Most women watch their menstrual cycles and are taught that their prime time to fall pregnant is during mid cycle or biological ovulation. What they might not know is that the moon can trigger ovulation and bring on fertility at any time during ...
Views: 8347 - Spinach May Be Worth It After All - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2006 from Karen GatesYou may have always turned your nose up at spinach but once you find out the more you eat the more calories you will burn you may look at it a little more fondly. Spinach, along with strawberries, broccoli and green cabbage, is on a list of about 100 fruits, vegetables and fish that are ...
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