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- ***Book Review: Abs Diet For Women: The Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Belly and Firm up Your Body for Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Fitness & Exercise. Fitness & Exercise can improve one’s overall physique, as well as their health, mind, and attitude. Amy Lundberg is the Official Guide to Fitness & Exercise. Abs Diet for Women: The Six-Week Plan to Flatten ...
Views: 1164 - ***Book Review: 5-Factor Fitness: The Diet And Fitness Secret Of Hollywood's A-List - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Fitness & Exercise. Fitness & Exercise can improve one’s overall physique, as well as their health, mind, and attitude. Amy Lundberg is the Official Guide to Fitness & Exercise. 5-Factor Fitness: The Diet and Fitness Secret of ...
Views: 1174 - ***Book Review: Yoga As Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Fitness & Exercise. Fitness & Exercise can improve one’s overall physique, as well as their health, mind, and attitude. Amy Lundberg is the Official Guide to Fitness & Exercise. Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for ...
Views: 996 - Youthing, Not Aging - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallIt is not a new concept that "you are as young as you feel." This is great news, unless, of course, you feel old. As you wake up to a view of living in the new paradigm of a more peaceful life, it is important to let go of obsolete, outdated beliefs. Symptoms often attributed to old age are: ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - ***Book Review: Strength Training Anatomy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Fitness & Exercise. Fitness & Exercise can improve one’s overall physique, as well as their health, mind, and attitude. Amy Lundberg is the Official Guide to Fitness & Exercise. Strength Training Anatomy, by Frederic Delavier, ...
Views: 1483 - ***Definition: Fitness And Exercise Diet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhat keeps a triathlon athlete going in spite of the heat and long hours of vigorous physical activity is a properly hydrated and fueled body. In endurance sports, nutrition is equivalent to keeping oneself hydrated at all times, especially during the game. If you don’t give yourself the proper ...
Views: 972 - ***Definition: Lifestyle Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisI met her at a networking group early one morning. Lacy (name changed for privacy reasons) was in her 40s and had a lot going for her. She was intelligent, well spoken, and confident in her ability to run her own Law Firm as an attorney. Lacy was able to enjoy many things in life that others ...
Views: 1995 - ***Definition: Home Exercise Program - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisHow many times have you heard someone say, "I can't really follow through with an exercise program because I'm just too busy" or "I got caught up in traffic" or "That gym instructor is just way too fast and too tough for me"? If that sounds like you, then you probably need an exercise program ...
Views: 4131 - ***Definition: Exercise Strength Training - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisHave you ever thought or daydream about having a more powerful and a simply stunning body? You can achieve such results by getting up on your feet now and start working out the resistance training way. If you have seen exercises that work the muscles properly by including the use of weights, ...
Views: 1140 - ***Definition: Exercise Tips - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisAs our lives become more complex, we need creative time-management twists to juggle all the things we want to do. This article will give you tips on how to fit exercise into your busy schedule, even if you have a sedentary lifestyle. The first step is to drop the all-or-nothing, ...
Views: 923 - How to change when change seems so hard! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Craig NathansonDo I have to change who I am to do what I love? The answer is yes. When you go from one lackluster job to another one, not much personal change is needed. However, when you go from “just a job” to a vocation—that is, doing what you love—it does require a change. It ...
Views: 655 - What Are The Symptoms Of Scar Tissue - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert LangardWhen dealing with the word heal in this article we will think of that word in relation to scar tissue is loaded up on the location of a traumatic injury. The scar tissue known as fibrosis usually decreases the natural movement of the injured area and gives a “tethered” effect. A ...
Views: 5623(1 vote) - Nursing Considerations For The Heart Patient - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert BairdMonitor your patient's response to drug therapy by assessing his blood pressure, heart rate,heart sounds, ECG results, breath sounds, urine output, and weight. Also, assess him for peripheral edema. If the physician prescribes a digitalis glycoside, take your patient's apical pulse for a full ...
Views: 7695 - The Process Of Painful Scar Tissue Removal - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert LangardScar tissue forming near the nerve root is called epidural fibrosis. This epidural fibrosis is a common occurrence after back surgery has been preformed. The formation of scar tissue is part of a normal healing process the body goes through after spine surgery. Unfortunately the build-up of ...
Views: 4401 - What Types Of Solutions Are Available For Immediate Constipation Relief - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Dr John AnneConstipation is an embarrassing health condition that entails suffering from irregular bowel movements. It is not so critical, but truly embarrassing and sometimes painful. If you are suffering from constipation problem, quite naturally you desperately would like to get constipation relief as ...
Views: 1005 - 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: 3992 - What Leading pH Experts Are Saying That Can Keep You Healthy - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Tim Peak(From leading pH experts) *The glass of the fish bowl represents our skin that holds our body parts inside and keeps the fluids inside. *The water in the fish bowl represents the water inside our bodies. *The fish in the bowl represent our cells – All 70 trillion of them. ** Acidosis = dirty ...
Views: 379 - How To Control Weight And Achieve pH Balance With An Alkaline Diet - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Mel TeskeThe key to restoring our body to its ideal pH is to create the proper balance of alkaline and acid forming foods. Since our body's pH level is slightly alkaline, our diet and nutrition should also reflect this. Eating as much as possible alkaline and alkalizing foods will help to balance the ...
Views: 1182 - Plant Sprit Shamanism: Icaros, The Magical Chants of the Ayahuasca Shamans - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Howard CharingThe Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that this bond is expressed, and the Rainforest responds. I recall one night ...
Views: 2422(2 votes) - Natural Gallstones Remedy- The Remedy Vs. Gallbladder Surgery - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Joe Barton"Learn from your mistakes," our parents used to constantly remind us. But did we learn from this credo over the past centuries of surgeries? Thousands of years ago, Egyptians performed basic surgeries which were comparable to a common day butcher butchering his meat. In the past centuries, ...
Views: 620 - The Spiritual Traditions Of The Andes; An Interview With Doris Rivera Lenz - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Howard CharingA look at the rich and powerful spiritual legacy of the Andean civilization which is only now being properly recognised after 500 years of obscurity. This interview of Doris Rivera Lenz, was conducted by Howard G. Charing & Peter Cloudsley. This interview appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue ...
Views: 4912 - The Weighting Game - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Gloria Arenson“I’ll start on Monday” is the dieter’s excuse for putting off beginning a diet. I call this the Weighting Game. There seems to be more to gain from losing than from gaining. Putting off taking it off is a common behavior. Yet people who want to lose weight seem to be motivated by a strong desire ...
Views: 702 - Insomnia ~ What is it? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Glenda SparlingYou guessed it… There are many types of sleep disorders ranging from somnambulism to narcolepsy to restless leg syndrome to sleep apnea to circadian rhythm disorders to insomnia - just to name a few. Insomnia is poor quality and very unsatisfying sleep. Insomnia can be short lived, called ...
Views: 900 - Natural Remedies for Insomnia - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Dawn RowlettNormally, when I go to bed, I'm asleep within 10 minutes of my head hitting the pillow, and I don't wake up until the sun is coming in my window. On the rare occasion that I lay there, eyes wide open, I realize what it's like for thousands of people, including a close friend, every night. ...
Views: 774 - Another Answer To Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Enzo MucciYou may already know that cancer cells become dormant in a body that has an internal pH level of slightly above 7.4. You may also know that cancer cells die in a body that has an internal pH level of 8.5. But what many people don’t look into is how we can create this type of internal ...
Views: 891 - Is Melatonin Really the Youth Hormone? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Ann StewartMelatonin is a growth hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in your brain, and circulating in your bloodstream. Melatonin is secreted at night or in the dark to regulate your sleeping cycle. It plays a significant role in maintaining sleep-wake rhythms. Melatonin is considered to be ...
Views: 1302 - Guidelines for the Use of Menotropins Drug - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert BairdType of Drug Gonadotropins; hormones that stimulate the ovaries and testes. How the Drug Works Menotropins are a combination of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). In women, menotropins stimulate the ovaries to produce mature eggs. Human chorionic gonadotropin ...
Views: 2548 - Anabolic Steroid Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from webmaster globalwebatlasOne of the biggest problems in today's society is that people are always looking for the quick fix. We are all influenced by television and magazine adds that's why they are there. Everyone should keep in mind the old saying "If it sounds too good, it is probably a lie." The fact is: there is no ...
Views: 587 - Sleep Deprivation - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Philip TsangSleep deprivation is generally the cause of sleep disorders such as apnea, narcolepsy and insomnia. Sleep deprivation is a symptom affecting millions of people around the world and is the lack of sleep which is crucial for restoration and rejuvenation. Contrary to what people think, insomnia is ...
Views: 819 - Insomnia Help: Tips and Advice - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Philip TsangIf you're tired of sleepless nights and want insomnia help, then you should seek professional medical advice. Alternatively there are various practices and therapies you may want to try. Insomnia can be overcome, but what needs to be realized is that it can be a complex issue to tackle ...
Views: 759 - Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Philip TsangDid you know that at least a third of adults are affected by sleep disorders? There are more than 100 types of sleep disorders. The most common sleep disorders are; Insomnia, Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. There is a common symptom that these ...
Views: 1099 - Natural Hair Loss Remedy - Your Inexpensive Hair loss Solution - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Dr John AnneHair loss is a natural phenomenon that is prevalent globally, irrespective of gender, race or culture. There are various hair loss treatments available in the market. It can be treated using chemical based medications or using hair transplantation mechanism. However, the later one is not ...
Views: 627 - A Survey of Ocular Medication - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jay StockmanHealth care has dramatically improved this past quarter century with the development of new and more effective drugs. After WW II, antibiotics were discovered and death rates declined. As bacteria have evolved; so have antibiotics. In addition, other pharmaceuticals have come along to fight ...
Views: 658 - Great Skin Made Easy (Oily/Acne-Prone Skin) - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Sasha BowmanSo, you probably have already tried oodles of products to see what works best for your oily, slightly harrowing skin. I’m sure if your medicine cabinet looks anything like mine, you have spent a small fortune on skin care and ways to tame the oil and breakouts. Well, while brainstorming ...
Views: 3735(1 vote) - UTI Treatment- 7 Things You Need To Know About Your Urine, Diet And Infection - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Joe BartonDoesn't it seem like you only think about your health when you have some type of ailment that leaves you feeling miserable. And if you are suffering with a urinary infection, then you can contest to what I am writing. Without any hesitation, urinary tract infections can be a nightmare. But ...
Views: 3524 - How Walking Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Terje EllingsenYou might have noticed that, by just changing your diet, you haven't really seen a significant reduction in weight. What the human body needs is a little exercise. Sometimes you can achieve this by a simply changing your lifestyle a bit. For example, you could just get off your couch ...
Views: 4446(4 votes) - Aromatherapy 101 - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Estelle CombsWHAT IS AROMATHERAPY? Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils, and other scented compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Essential oils differ in chemical composition from other ...
Views: 1046 - 25 Ways To Heal Your Cancer 75% Of The Time - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Madalyn SuozzoThere are two ways of seeing the world. In the old paradigm nature is something the establishment goes against and attacks. The world is seen only through the 5 senses and what appears solid is accepted with trepidation. Everything is dissected and seen as separate. War is seen as a way to ...
Views: 948 - Anabolic Steroid Cycles - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from webmaster globalwebatlasWhat are the common ways that are followed to use anabolic steroid? Get to know here. Steroids are a large part of the modern bodybuilding industry. Anabolic steroids are a class of natural and synthetic steroid hormones that promote cell growth and division, resulting in growth of several ...
Views: 891 - Anabolic Steroid Supplier - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from webmaster globalwebatlasType the phrase in any of search engine 'anabolic steroid supplier', you are likely to be inundated with hundreds of thousand search results. This may perhaps give the impression that the drug is easily available online over the internet. Nothing however is further from the reality. The US ...
Views: 1260 - Anabolic Steroids In Sports & Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from webmaster globalwebatlasThese are synthetic derivatives of testosterone; a hormone that occurs naturally in the body controlling many functions. Among these functions is the promoting of anabolism. Steroids mimic this natural occurring event and have the ability to do so at an accelerated rate. Though the exact means ...
Views: 740 - Slimmers - Easy Weight Loss Tips That You Need To Know - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Stephen GruberDo you know the three easy weight loss tips that lead to true life long weight control? Put these easy weight loss tips into practice today and you're on the way to a new lighter and more attractive you that perhaps had not seemed possible before. 1. Don't start another diet if you want to ...
Views: 852 - How To Give A Great Five Minute Massage - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Chris SimonNot many things top a shoulder and neck massage. And just about everyone knows even a simple back massage or shoulder rub can be incredibly relaxing. Now, giving a professional therapeutic massage is something that definitely requires training and years of practice. But, there are some ...
Views: 15020(4 votes) - The High Cost Of Cancer Meds Have Some Cancer Patients Down - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Nicole CalhounThe cost of cancer medication has become astronomical. Being unable to afford access to good health coverage used to rest solely on the impoverished populations of our nation. Today, it’s hitting the middle class and affluent just as hard, if not harder. I know that sounds awry, but I believe ...
Views: 528 - Natural Hair Loss Treatment Vs Surgery And Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Vero RouhanaThe majority of men by age 50 suffer from heavy hair loss so called Androgenic Alopecia Areata or "male pattern baldness". Some men begin to loose hair in their early 25. Hair loss can be caused by hormonal changes in men's body, strong stress, side effect of certain medications. Hair loss may ...
Views: 1033 - Sleep Challenges…To Meditate Or Medicate! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Glenda SparlingWe always have a choice. When you have sleep challenges and insomnia, sometimes it doesn't feel like we have a choice. I know - I took sleeping pills for over 20 years. They are not only addictive, prescription pills are expensive, and generally not particularly effective. After much ...
Views: 1099 - Using Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Martin EisenUsing Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias High blood pressure is frequently difficult to treat in a short time by acupuncture or herbs. Patients become discouraged and turn to western medicine. Some forms of Qigong can help lower blood ...
Views: 10093(3 votes) - Nothing Causes Acne - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Seppo PuusaNothing causes acne. Does that sound strange and illogical to you? If you are looking for a specific cause to your acne, you have seriously misunderstood acne. This misunderstanding prevents you from getting clear. If you are running after a cause, you are looking for answers in the wrong ...
Views: 454 - Vitamins And Minerals - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jo GoddenAs promised, here is an over-view of the main essential vitamins and minerals, BUT, rather than take them in isolation it is better to take a good multi-vitamin and mineral tablet aimed specifically at the over 50s. Vitamin What it can do for you, for example - Found in, for example ...
Views: 1640 - Effects Of Teratogenic Drugs During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Robert BairdIf anyone ever doubted that drugs taken by the mother, with minimal maternal effects, could be disastrous for the fetus, the frightening experiences with thalidomide and DES (diethylstilbestrol) dispelled this. Thalidomide was introduced in Europe in the 1960s as a mild sedative to encourage ...
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