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- Simple home test can help prevent tooth & gum decay - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2004 from Thomas CornwellA simple test will reveal whether you will be at risk for tooth and gum disease, says New York businessman. Thomas Cornwell, Elmira, NY says a quick, painless oral test can tell whether you have a high count of decay-causing bacteria in your mouth. It can also indicate what you need to do to ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Diet Mania In Overweight America - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2004 from abby aronowitzWhy are we the fattest country around, with the greatest abundance of diets and diet food? What can be done about this vicious correlation? While we sit around discussing diets du jour, drinking diet sodas and eating artificially flavored diet foods, we have continued to gain weight as a ...
Views: 2753(1 vote) - Body pH Balancing - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2004 from Andy SmithOne of the most important processes in your body is the process by which the pH balance is maintained. Body pH measures the number of hydrogen ions in solution within the body. The pH scale ranges from 0-14 with 6.4 alkaline for body fluid, not including blood which is a normal 7.3 pH. An ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - SIGNS OF INFIDELITY - 21 Categories of Telltale Signs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2004 from Ruth HoustonWith infidelity reaching epidemic proportions, every woman should learn how to recognize the telltale signs of infidelity. The future of her relationship could depend on her ability to spot the telltale signs in time. In view of the rapidly rising divorce rates, and current statistics showing ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Herbs of Sillewani Ghats, Chhindwara District- Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Sillewani-Ghat is situated at Chhindwara- Nagpur road about 32 km away ...
Views: 6696(1 vote) - Natural Care For Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2004 from Rita LouiseOur circulatory system is made up of a complex web of arteries and veins. Our arteries carry oxygen rich blood to the cells of our bodies, while the veins are designed to pump oxygen poor blood back to the heart. This is accomplished through a series of one-way valves that do not allow blood ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - But How Can I USE Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2004 from Susan DunnI’m sure you’re hearing the term Emotional Intelligence. It’s being talked about a lot these days. For most people there’s an immediate “click”. We recognize it as the missing piece! It’s like that cartoon of the girl saying, “Oh, I knew I forgot something. My career!” Well, in this case, ...
Views: 4233(1 vote) - Are All Dementias Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2004 from Michael RayelI’m surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer’s as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimer’s. Is it reasonable to label all dementias as Alzheimer’s? As a clinician, my answer to queries is ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - List of few important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaFew important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India for curing various ailments: Name of Plant Hindi Name English Name Acacia arabica Babul Gum Tree Achyranthes ...
Views: 14218(2 votes) - How to Learn What You Need to Learn in Order to Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2004 from Susan DunnIt used to be a college education was enough, and then you would learn a few job skills and be on your way. People often stayed in the same job, much less career, for their entire working life. In today’s fast-paced workplace, the college education is just the beginning, and you must ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Women's Fitness Focus: The 5 Canons of Resistance Training - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2004 from Laura TurnerTrying to firm and tone? Looking for a bathing suit body? No problem! If you’re resistance training program isn’t performing for you;there’s a solution. Get back to basics: give your routine a face lift by reviewing these 5 fitness canons. Canon 1: Always Exhibit Proper Posture The most ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (PEMF) TREATMENT - by William Pawluk, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
March 2003
The issue of pain treatment is an extremely urgent health and socio-economic problem. Pain, in acute, recurrent and chronic forms, is prevalent across age, cultural background, and sex, and ...
Views: 9126(1 vote) - Straddling the Science/Magic Line: A Look At Magnetic Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2004 from Maya FrostWhat's the difference between science and magic? It's our understanding of what makes something happen. If magic is hocus-pocus, science is simply wellunderstood hocus-pocus. Fire? Solar eclipse? Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Once we can explain it, it becomes science. But sometimes ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - How to Get Motivated to Exercise and Overcome Depression - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2004 from Debbie MandelWhen someone is mildly depressed, the first remedy that comes to mind: Exercise. In just a few minutes exercise burns off stress hormones and raises endorphin levels (the happiness hormone); now that’s a quick fix. This makes the depressed person feel better, more uplifted and therefore ...
Views: 12875(2 votes) - How to Kick Your Candida Problem - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2004 from Christine FarlowCandida is a yeast-like fungus that is a part of the normal flora in the intestinal tract. When your body is healthy, candida remains in balance with the other friendly bacteria that reside in this region of the body. It only becomes a problem when this balance is disturbed and the candida yeast ...
Views: 4319(1 vote) - How To Test Yourself For Candida - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2004 from Christine FarlowSome health care professionals believe that candida infects 89% of the US population. Many Americans don't realize that candidiasis is caused by the overuse and abuse of antibiotics, steroids, NSAIDs and poor dietary habits. By simply following the standard of healthcare in our society and ...
Views: 5516(1 vote) - YOUR MIND IS YOUR BODY'S BEST FRIEND - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Avtar ZouaregAs recently as 1974, scientists believed that the immune system was a self-regulating body system outside the realm of conscious control. This belief was strongly questioned after Robert Ader found that the rats in one of his experiments had learned to suppress their own immune systems and were ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - EQ vs. IQ - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Susan DunnDEFINITIONS EQ - is a measure of your emotional intelligence, or your ability to use both your emotions and cognitive skills in your life. Emotional intelligence competencies include but are not limited to empathy, intuition, creativity, flexibility, resilience, coping, stress management, ...
Views: 20600(3 votes) - Herbal treatments by Gonds of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaChhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away from Chhindwara ...
Views: 7565(1 vote) - Needs of Implementation of Indigenous Knowledge in Plantation of Avenue Trees: A Report - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaEarlier during British period, the plants of various utility had been planted near roadsides with a view that a person during his traveling may get benefited in various ways by these plants. They used to select plants based on their different utilities such as, food, minor economic uses and ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - What to Do If You are Afraid of Being Fired - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from Terri LevineIf you hear or are told outright by your employer that some jobs have to go and yours “might” be one of them, what can you do about it? It’s a worrying prospect for many who rely on their regular income to cover mortgages, car loans, school fees, food bills, and all the other expenses of ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaIntroduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away ...
Views: 4355 - Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaSince time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs. Examples include edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices, gums, game, fodder, fibers used for construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils, and plant or animal products for medicinal, ...
Views: 6920(1 vote) - 8 Steps for a Woman Dancing With Cancer - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Susun Weed1. Submit. Give up. Make room for the miracle. 2. Inform yourself. Listen to your intuition. Examine all the options, but only use what feels right to you. 3. Accept support. Surround yourself with loving friends, healing music, special colors, prayer and affirmation. Create a ceremony of ...
Views: 1521 - What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe all know how the right herb can add new life to a recipe. And research indicates that herbs might have the same effect on us. Today's popular herbal potions promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. And the herbal answers to these ...
Views: 1417 - Climbing Out Of Your Comfort Zone: The Ultimate Secret To Lasting Change and High Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2004 from Tom VenutoTake a moment and think about the sum total of everything you’re currently doing to improve your health, fitness, physique and athletic performance. Think of every detail - the workouts, the dieting, the level of effort, the sweat, the time - everything. Now grab a pen or pencil and draw a ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - From Partner to Father - The Importance of Expectations Management - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2004 from Yolanda CardenHave you ever wondered what an expectant Dad usually hears from his male friends? “Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months.” If I were about to become a father, probably a little unsure about my new role, this advice would not be particularly ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Generic Drugs: FDA Approved, Safe, Effective, cheap, reliable Online Generic drugs by Shipdrugs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Lisa LawrenceGeneric Prescription Drugs at a discounted prices only at Shipdrugs.com! Shipdrugs is an online foreign pharmacy which specializes in FDA approved generic prescription drugs which are most effective and reliable to purchase online. Shipdrugs.com offers wide range of generic drugs like Generic ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - What the Peat Bog People Can Tell Us About Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Danielle SimsOver the past centuries, remains of many hundreds of people--men, women, and children--have come to light in peat bogs innorthwestern Europe, especially in Ireland, Great Britain, theNetherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark. Peatlands are mostextensive in northern regions. They develop where ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - Muscle-Building Exercises and Growth-Boosters. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from George PapazoglouMuscle-Building Exercises and Growth-Boosters. I have 'emerged' some subtle bodybuilding techniques that infuse rapid muscle-growth to any trainee. You see, the "factor of top intensity levels" in combination with "aggressive workouts that expel ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Using Motivation as the Key To Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Lisa MurrayWhy do over 50% of all people on a diet fail? There are many explanations that can be given to this. You might think to yourself, “I don’t have the time to work out properly,” or “I can’t possibly do it by myself but who has the money to waste on a weight loss program that probably won’t work?” ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - The Paradox of One And Many in Aikido Philosophy - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2004 from Charlie BadenhopMy Aikido teacher Koichi Tohei sensei used to say that in a healthy person the flow of their ki is like the outpouring of an underground spring sitting at the bottom of a deep lake. The spring feeds water to the lake, much like we can feed the universe healing energy. The spring feeds the lake a ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Holistic Health For Men: Natural Help For An Enlarged Prostrate - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2004 from Rita LouiseThe prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits just below the bladder in men and is an integral part of the male reproductive system. Made up of two lobes and enclosed by a layer of tissue, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, when the ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - P.M.S. - Passageway to Mystical Self-Realization - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaWhat is PMS? For thousands of years women have cherished the moment when they bled. Girls looked forward to that passageway between childhood and womanhood. Our ancestors gathered in red tents and cared for each other during this magical period, we were held precious, for we owned the magic of ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - The Ideal You - A Weight Management Journey - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaIf you are really determined to manage your weight, I know you are willing to do anything to make it happen. Dieting alone will not do it, exercising alone will not do it; seeking the truth about the relationship you have with your body, with food, and with the messages you have heard from ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - Pregnant and Working - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaCongratulation you are pregnant. You want to shout it to the world, but you are not sure how they are going to react at work, afterall you are such an important member of the "team!" Don't tell you employer about you pregnancy until you need to. When you need to will depend on your medical ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Male Multiple Orgasm Swish Explained- No Ejaculation Control Required - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Brian SheltonBefore we get into the Male Multiple Orgasm Swish, let me first explain the Swish pattern: The Swish Pattern is an NLP "mind exercise" used to change how your brain/ body responds to something that you see, hear or feel (the trigger). For instance, if you habitually responded ...
Views: 14532(1 vote) - Don't Take Risk with Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2004 from Tim OngI once had a patient in his mid-50's who came to see me for a chest pain that was aggravated when he played golf. The pain lasted for just a few minutes and was relieved when he took a rest. In the clinic, we did an electrocardiogram (E.C.G.) for him and discovered that he had some evidence of ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - ***What is a Herniated Disc, how is it different from a Bulging Disc, and what you can do about it? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2004 from Robert DuvallSo what in the world is a Herniated Disc??? Well, rather than confuse you more, I am going to give you my simple, easy to understand definition… a herniated disc is simply a protrusion, or sticking out of the disc. Think of a disc as a balloon being held in place between your hands… if you ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - 15 Quick Tips for People who Don't Like to Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe've all had days when we don't have the energy to tie our athletic shoes, let alone bounce around in them. But exercise can give a daily blast to your mind, body, and soul. Here are fifteen quick tips to get you moving: 1. Don't get intimidated by the prospect of a daily exercise regimen. ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - WARNING! Toxins and Body Care Products - by Did you know that we absorb 60 percent of the substances we put on ourskin,from moisturizers and shaving lotion to makeup and cologne? Anythingyouput on your skin will literally get under your skin. The approximatelysixpounds of skin each human carries around is a porous ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - Male Infertility and Glutathione - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2004 Priya Shah Are You Half The Man Your Father Was? It is a well-known fact that sperm counts have dropped by half in the last 50 years, and that modern men have 20 percent less semen volume than their fathers (BMJ, 1992, volume 305). A recent report from researchers in ...
Views: 4520(1 vote) - Can A Coach Help Me with This? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2004 from Susan DunnIf you’re stuck with something you’d like help with and no one else comes to mind, you might try a coach, and here’s why: Coaching developed to fill a need that wasn’t being met. Actually it developed to meet a number of needs that weren’t being met, and it’s still evolving. If there’s ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Tips to Manage Stress - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2004 from Susan CrealIt’s Monday morning, the alarm screams in your ear, you jolt out of bed. You quickly shower, feed the cat, let the dog out, and try to convince your child he has to get up for school. You have an important presentation to give, so you get out your best suit. While putting your nylons on, you ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Let It Be - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2004 from Gabriel RaamThe authentic person does not try to be the executor, the mover or the causing factor of his life. He is rather a listener and a responder to his life, thus, allowing that which is bound to be - to be. He does not wish to be the playwright of his life, but rather the pen and the paper. His wish ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Book Excerpt - Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe Foundation: Building Your Pillar of Strength We have a tendency to think of movement as starting from the limbs. If we reach out to grab something or step forward, we think of those motions as originating with the end result -- we've reached out; therefore, we've used our arms. We've ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Excerpts from Healing From Surgery: A Mind-Body Approach - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2004 from Mary KraemerBy the words we say, and the thoughts we think; we become a participant either consciously or unconsciously, and influence our outcome. I have written the guide to ‘Healing from Surgery: A Mind-Body Approach’ because I want to empower you to become an active participant in your health journey. ...
Views: 3097(1 vote) - Tough life for stay-at-home moms? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2004 from Laura Schlessinger© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com One of my recent callers came up with what I'm sure she thought was the singular most legitimate reason for not being a stay-at-home-mom: "... it's not all enjoyable." I kid you not, she actually said that, followed by, "... and I just don't seem to be able to do ...
Views: 3288(1 vote) - What You Must Know If You’re Taking a Cruise - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2004 from Susan DunnBeing a coach, I speak on cruises. I took my first cruise about 4 years ago. I asked a friend who’d cruised a lot what I needed to know and she said, “Nothing. Just have fun.” I disagree. Having cruised many times since then, I’d like to pass on some tips I wish someone had told me, to help ...
Views: 4211(2 votes) - What the Smart Vacationer Knows - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2004 from Susan DunnVACATION 101. It’s about having fun, peace of mind, not working and not worrying. Do these things and increase those chances! And remember that the watchword today is not that it changes, but how fast it changes. PACK THOSE “SMALL” THINGS. They get really "large" on a trip. The nail ...
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