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- Inflammation – The “Secret” Cause of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2005 from Al SearsTwenty-five million Americans are in danger of suffering a heart attack and don’t know it. You may be surprised to know that less than half of all heart attack victims had high cholesterol levels. You can find out if you are one of those at risk with a simple blood test called CRP. C-reactive ...
Views: 952 - Fitness Freaks Beating Diet Pills - by “Life is once, only once, time and tide wait for none” life is the most precious gift of nature and one who don’t extract its juice to the fullest hasn’t lived it.
Today, we are living in a computerized world; we don’t think of healthy living anymore, our only concern is money. This ...
Views: 711 - Frequently Asked Questions about Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2005 from Maggie KayMany people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action ...
Views: 1215 - Understanding Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Rita LouiseOur body is made up thousands of cells that differ in size, shape and function. Controlled by our DNA, each cell is programmed to perform certain tasks and after a specified period of time - die. This is normally done in an orderly manner. However, if our cells are exposed to carcinogens, ...
Views: 831 - Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Derek EastmanTHE KENSHIRO ABBE 50th CELEBRATION EVENT 14th May 2005 Crystal Palace Sports Centre London. UK By Henry Ellis Henry Ellis, a direct student of the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sense, from 1957 describes the great event at the Crystal Palace Sports Centre, London, to celebrate this ...
Views: 1427 - Proper nutrition is fundamental as a - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2005 from Eric LeclairProper nutrition is fundamental to optimizing your health. By eating the right foods, you help supply your body with the proper elements that are needed to ensure superior health. When your body is in optimal health, it is better able to repair parts that are damaged from sickness, injury or ...
Views: 724 - Phentermine and Weight Training. - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2005 from George PapazoglouNow you can easily lose weight with remarkable speed by initiating your unexploited genetic potential always by pacing up with scientifically verified workout programs. According to an extensive study, based on a group of trainees averaging 230 pounds, at different ages and being trained with ...
Views: 2880 - Natural Cures for Extra Dry Skin - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2005 from Jerrick FooDry skin is uncomfortable and unsightly. Have you wondered what will help dry skin? Many people with dry skin find that ingredients in commercially available lotions are irritating to their delicate skin. They find themselves wondering about gentle products with natural ingredients. Could ...
Views: 3236 - Life is an Adventure, Live It - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2005 from paul orrCosta Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis and an Ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, activities and beaches galore with a climate built for laziness. Deep Sea ...
Views: 849 - Exercise Nutrition: How To Keep That Energy Up! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillHow many times has this happened to you? >> You psych yourself up mentally (you are GOING to do it!) >> You don the outfit (you can practically feel the energy flowing through your veins!) >> You lace up the running shoes (Nike: Just Do It - that’s you.) >> ...
Views: 874 - Excerpt: The MomsTown Guide to Getting It All - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Yolanda CardenSAHM Amnesia Stay-at-home moms often complain that since having children, their minds have turned to mush and they often forget things. One of our moms, Krissy, told us, "I was appointed PTA vice president once. I set up an orientation meeting for the previous year's board and the incoming ...
Views: 995 - Woman's World Magazine's Describes In-Home Body Wrap Recipe - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Danielle SimsIn a recent Woman's World Magazine entitled "Hollywood's hot new FAT-MELTING BODY WRAP! Try it at home!", three natural ingredients to create an in-home body wrap were listed. The articled explained that you can do your own Spa body wrap in the comfort of your own home inexpensively. Body ...
Views: 4622 - Exercise Bike Buying Guide - How To Choose The Best Bike For You - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillBuying an exercise bike? An exercise bike is an excellent way to build fitness, lose weight and get fit. But how do you choose the best one? This buying guide will show you exactly what to look for when shopping so you can find the very best exercise bike for your needs! First, ask yourself ...
Views: 9277(1 vote) - T'ai Chi in the Information Age - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Bill DouglasMost illness is caused by stress, making most absenteeism due to stress. In fact, aging is accelerated by stress. Studies show that change is stressful, even "good" change. So as we computer jockeys settle into the saddle of a new age of rapidly changing information, we need an edge that can ...
Views: 1117 - Toenail Fungus Treatments That Work and Those Which Do Not - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Benjamin LynchI'm sure you've already spent months trying to figure this out. That is alright. I've spent years. And you know what? I'm going to provide the information to you for free. Why? Because Lamisil is deadly and I'm tired of hearing/seeing/reading about all the worthless home remedies out there that ...
Views: 13643 - Is Eating Right All The Time Causing You Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from rob cooperStress can stop your weight loss goals about as much as eatinga family size bag of Nacho chips and a 2-Liter bottle of popcan. My approach to weight loss was in gaining my health. Losing300 pounds was not the first thing that occurred to me, butrather “what could I do to get healthy and eat ...
Views: 516(1 vote) - Muscle Mass Confusion - The Truth About Supplements! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Gregory Castano, Jr.If you are like most who seek to gain muscle mass, the literally dozens of diet and training theories are absolutely baffling! Have you tried programs that promise 50 pounds in 6 months, but neglect to tell you 45 of those 50 are pure FAT? Even worse, how does it feel to purchase supplements ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Rawsome Beauty: Luck of the Draw or Within Reach of All? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2005 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book “Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You” by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com All of my life, I wanted to be beautiful. In today’s society, it is more acceptable to insist that you ...
Views: 1430 - Ease Your Way Into Yoga and Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Dada VedaprajinanandaMany people buy books on yoga and meditation, but never get into the regular practice of these methods. It is not only true for yoga, there must be millions of self-help and self-instruction manuals of all types gathering dust on shelves around the world. So if you are in this position, don’t ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Sinking or Soaring at Midlife? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Susan R MeyerSinking or Soaring at Midlife? Midlife! That wonderful period of confusion, reassessment, stuckness and change …. Welcome! Midlife is a normal developmental life stage. It can be a positive and mindful process of the whole person you will be for your second adulthood. It cannot be avoided. ...
Views: 1071 - Powerful Health Weapon Can Increase Your Energy - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2005 from Patricia WagnerBy the time you finish reading this article, you'll possess a powerful weapon in your fight against chronic tiredness and other health problems. This potent weapon is not new. It's well known by many health experts. So what is this key resource to help you enjoy better health? It's making ...
Views: 674 - The 7 Things To Look For When Joining A Gym - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2005 from Ray KellyYou’ve finally committed to getting fit and you want to join a gym, but which one? Unless you’ve been a regular at gyms in the past you really don’t know a good one from a bad one. A good fitness center has their members as their number one priority. They are customer service oriented. A bad ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - Food Addiction: Is It Real? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2005 from Carol SolomonDo you feel addicted to food, especially sweet treats? If you struggle with addictive-like behavior when it comes to sugar, you are not alone. Researchers know that our brains are wired to love sweets, and are studying the food addiction qualities of foods high in sugar, flour and fat. Even ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2005 from John MooreWhat Is Mesothelioma ? Mesothelioma is the medical name for cancer of the lung or the abdomen lining, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a type of building material used in thermal insulation products and ceiling tiles. Asbestos usage peaked during the 1950s - 1970s, ...
Views: 996 - Principles of Excellent Oral Health - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Thomas CornwellPrinciples of Excellent Oral Health It is interesting to note that the subject of oralhealth is glaringly ignored when one studies thevarious topics of health and fitness today. I am often asked just what constitutes good oral healthand why is it important to the overall health of the ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Does Calorie Restriction Lead to Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Rajesh ShettyYes and no. Moderate calorie restriction helps in controlling and getting rid of fat to a certain extent. In fact the so called low carbohydrate diets are low calorie diets. Research proves that the weight loss in these weight loss programs is on account of calorie restriction and not due to ...
Views: 634 - How to Use White Noise - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2005 from michael kirtleyWhite noise is: A sound containing a blend of all the audible frequencies distributed equally over the range of the frequency band. White noise is analogous to white light which contains all the colors of the rainbow together. The term “white noise” as used in this article will be applied a ...
Views: 677 - Accomplishing One's Mission in Life - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2005 from Shyam MehtaAccomplishing One's Mission in Life What does Indian philosophy have to say about "self growth"? First of all, we all have four aims of life: • “dharma”, being honest, upright and doing one's duty to society, to friends and family. In this way we have a sense of well-being and it leads, in ...
Views: 939 - Fighting Fatigue and the American Diner Breakfast - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Kevin Gianni(Part 1 of a Special 5 Part Series on Body Awareness) I went out for lunch yesterday and ordered a portobello mushroom wrap with some fresh vegetables, no dressing at the local sandwich and coffee shop. As always, it was a struggle to find something at a deli, restaurant or take out place that ...
Views: 849(2 votes) - 5 Benefits To Choosing A Career In Lomi Lomi - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Tania HodderIt's no secret that massage therapists are in high demand in Australia, however for the person looking to embark on a new career in massage, the multitude of study options can be overwhelming. Should I complete a Certificate IV in massage? Should I commit long-term and complete a diploma in ...
Views: 2053 - Why Isn't My Diet Working? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Hiram PerezHave you been on a new diet for a couple of weeks and found that you STILL can't lose weight? Have you actually GAINED a pound or two since you've been on it? Are you just about ready to throw this diet out the window and try something else? Well, hold on a minute. There might be something ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - Finding Your Place in the World - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Craig NathansonFinding Your Place in the World Mid-life is a great time to lean on your dreams This is the fifth article in a ten-part series, based on Craig Nathanson's trademark "Ten P" model for vocational happiness. By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ Dream, dream, dream I used to daydream a lot ...
Views: 3837 - Twenty-One Steps to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Craig NathansonTwenty-One Steps to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life's Work! In mid-life, many of us are unfulfilled in our lives and careers and have a deep longing for change. We often feel that we have waited too long to pursue our dreams, and believe we have no choice but to settle for our lot ...
Views: 592 - Weight Loss: Goal-Setting for Success - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Ray KellyIf you were going to travel to the other side of the world, you’d need to plan it. I mean, you’re not going to just book a seat on a plane, take off and just take it all as it comes. You need to plan your finances, organize time off from work, get a visa, book accommodation, the list goes on. ...
Views: 548(1 vote) - Glyconutritionals - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Victoria GonzalezTHE CODE OF LIFE When you cut your hand, how does your skin and other tissue know how to fill in the damaged area and seal itself off again? When you eat, how does your digestive tract know which food components to grab and send into the blood stream and which ones to allow to pass through? ...
Views: 846 - Mind Over Platter---It Really Does Matter! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Julia BorganThe American Heart Association has identified obesity as a major risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease and recommended that more research be funded for this major public health problem. The American Psychological Association has validated hypnosis as a complimentary therapy for this ...
Views: 639(1 vote) - 10 Easy Back-to-School Tips to Help Children (and Parents!) Eat Smarter This Fall - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Yolanda CardenChildhood obesity is at an all-time high in America, while the overall nutritional value of school lunches continues to plummet. With only weeks left before children and teenagers go back to school, how can parents help to control their children's weight and diet? How can a family dinner be a ...
Views: 773 - How to Increase Your Bench Press by Doing Squats - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Marc DavidMy Legs Are Already Big Enough. I Keep Hearing Working Legs Is A MUST. Why Is That So Important? Believe me… I hated leg workouts. Until I realize the true potential that a simple set of squats could unleash. Frankly… I see the same people on the leg press machine, leg extensions, doing ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure: 10 Tips That Could Save Your Life! - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Ray KellyWhen most people are told they have high blood pressure (or Hypertension) it comes as quite a shock. With many people being diagnosed between the ages of 25-45, it is fast becoming a great concern for both the individual and their young families. The problem is, it has no early symptoms. You ...
Views: 551 - Cerebral Palsy - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from MelanieCerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is a class of irreversible disorders that have to do with the brain and developmental traumas that happen during fetal developments, during childbirth or not long after birth. It is recognized by a breakdown of motor skills that can include symptoms like ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - Digestive Distress - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopStep 1: Collect Information As the mix of hormones in your blood changes during your premenopausal years, you may notice the effects on your gastrointestinal tract both directly - estrogen is a gastrointestinal stimulant and varying levels may swing you from loose stools to dry ones - and ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - Can I Lose Weight with an Elliptical Trainer? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2005 from Rich RojasMany people begin a fitness program to lose weight. Sure, they may add that they want to be healthier by lowering their blood pressure or dropping their cholesterol number, but the real incentive is to lose pounds and inches in order to look better. Nothing wrong with that at all! So now that ...
Views: 11593(2 votes) - Binge Eating: Will This Cycle Ever End? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Carol SolomonHave you ever felt like your binge eating cycle will never end? Here's a letter from my inbox that illustrates the difference between knowing what to do and being able to put it into practice: Hi Carol, I took your teleclass two years ago (I think). I reflect so often on everything the class ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Binge Eating: Will This Cycle Ever End? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Carol SolomonHave you ever felt like your binge eating cycle will never end? Here's a letter from my inbox that illustrates the difference between knowing what to do and being able to put it into practice: Hi Carol, I took your teleclass two years ago (I think). I reflect so often on everything the class ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Aromatherapy - a world of fragrance. - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Angie KocsiAromatherapy, a word that derives from ‘aroma’ meaning fragrance or smell and ‘therapy’ meaning treatment is based on an ancient principle that the spirit and the body should be in harmony. The ancient Egyptians used aromatherapy thousands of years ago. Hippocrates claimed that the secret to ...
Views: 1194 - Fidgeting: The Natural Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2005 from Jill MillerIt's now official. The simple act of fidgeting can mean the difference between lean and obese. It’s the natural weight loss diet. My friend likes to relate a story from time to time about when he was just a lad. His grandfather called him "Worm", because he fidgeted so much. And between you and ...
Views: 616(1 vote) - Fighting For Your LIfe - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealA few years ago, the well known American news anchor Peter Jennings died of lung cancer.. Just a few months before his death, he publicly announced that he had the disease and that he was going to fight it with everything he had. After his death, I read some of the tributes that poured in ...
Views: 900 - Aromatherapy 101 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from deborah harlanGetting Started Some of you have asked how to get started using essential oils. Which oils should you have on hand? Well, there are many essential oils to choose from, over 100 are readily available. You do not have to purchase all of them to get started. I suggest you start with a basic kit ...
Views: 784 - Improve your eating habits. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Clare EvansTop Tips: Improve your Eating habits. How many of us have been on diets at one or many times in our lives. Basically diets don’t work. If you want to lose weight permanently – adopt a healthy eating regime. Eat less and exercise more! 1. Water. If you’re thirsty you’re already ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Manage Your Gray Moments - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from Gerry McRaeShort-term memory lapses are a fact of life as we grow older. Would you believe memory loss begins increasing at age 25? For every fact of life there's a management solution! Do you find yourself forgetting such little things as unplugging the iron, leaving groceries or animals in the car, ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Aboriginals changed his life. They could change yours. - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from Robbie HolzDr. Gary Holz is an award-winning physicist in the field of high-energy physics. He became founder and CEO of Holz Industries, Inc., in the early 1980's. His company designed high-frequency microwave components used in satellites and other high-technological devices around the world. Dr. Holz ...
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