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- 7 Tips to Help You Beat Your Sugar Habit - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Connie BennettAre you often overcome with an urge to splurge on candy, cookies, and cake – and do you then hate yourself for caving into your cravings? Do you pop by the drug store for paper goods but always leave with junk food, too? And do you feel like an incurable sugar addict with zero will power? Take ...
Views: 17915(6 votes) - Buying The Proper Athletic Shoe - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Elizabeth mcgeeYour feet have 206 bones and over 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons so it's important to take care of them by wearing the proper athletic shoes. Choosing the right pair of sport shoes is important to thecomfort of your feet. Unfortunately we often choose our shoes according to our fashion ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rita LouiseEczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Changes During a Women's Menopause - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Dawn OlsenAs baby boomers move into midlife, a woman’s menopause does not have quite the alarming effect that it did some years ago. However, it remains a time of change in her life, as the ovaries start shutting down causing hormones to fluctuate. When this occurs, her childbearing years come to an ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - How to get ripped Abs? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rajesh ShettyWant sexy abs?But don't know how to get rid of those love handles?Then read on... There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed food, refined sugar, lack of exercise etc. But the following two invisible factors are mainly responsible for abdominal fat deposits. 1)STRESS ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - The Myth of Low Cost Lasik - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from katie carlisleLASIK, Custom Lasik and other types of LASIK Eye Surgery are procedures that are safe, effective and predictable when performed by an experienced LASIK surgeon for carefully selected and counseled patients with realistic goals One of the most important roles a LASIK surgeon and their staff must ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - How To Help A Stressed Or Depressed Loved One - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2005 from Chris GreenI receive many emails from concerned relatives, partners and friends who are trying to help a loved one suffering the torment of a stressful or depressive episode. Sometimes, it's easy to forget that people who love us are also affected by these illnesses and may find it difficult to understand ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - The Truth About Bodybuilding Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Francesco CastanoAre you confused about muscle growth? Before beginning to lift weights, my arms measured 12.5 inches flexed, and my chest 35 inches relaxed, at 6'2" in height and 130 pounds (extremely thin). I aimed to transform my naturally skinny frame into a muscular, cut physique (VERY low body fat -- abs ...
Views: 5696(2 votes) - Exposing the Miracle Cure - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Hiram PerezIt was Saturday morning and while I was making breakfast, letting the cats outside, and watering my half-dead plants, I had the TV on. Saturday morning TV is usually composed of nothing but infomercials and today was no different. One of the channels had this guy hawking a book on natural ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop“If you let that fiery wise blood just sit there in your belly, great granddaughter,” admonishes Grandmother Growth, “you'll get the urge to quench that heat. You'll get a tickle, a twinge, an urgent call. But you won't have the moisture you need. It's boiled away. It's gone up in steam. “So ...
Views: 903(3 votes) - Lower Cholesterol naturally - alternatives to Statin drugs - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Benjamin LynchHuge topic. I can write a book on this but best not yet! Two more years of med school yet and by then I'll be even more versed in how to lower cholesterol naturally. First: What is cholesterol? According to Stedman's Medical Dictionary, cholesterol is "the most abundant steroid in animal ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Garden Pharmacy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2005 from Linda BinnsSummer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments. Lavender is well-known for the ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - The Advantages of Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2005 from paul orrThe Advantages of Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica Whether you’ve saved up for years for a fun family vacation or want a romantic honeymoon in a tropical paradise, Costa Rica offers something for everyone. This lovely locale isn’t one of the world’s most popular fun in the sun destinations for ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Arthritis? Are You Sick and Tired? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margie GarrisonArthritis? Are You Sick and Tired? Are you sick and tired of having the doctors give you new drug prescriptions and telling you to, "Go home and learn to live with it”? Take back control over your life, get up in the morning and be glad it is a new day! I spent 43 years dreading ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Get a Clean Yoga Mat, the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from Shannan SanchezHave you ever been to a fitness center or a yoga studio and forgot your yoga mat and had to borrow one? Or maybe your own yoga mat has gotten dirty and you’re wondering how to wash it. In these situations, do you think twice about wanting to put your hands and face down on that dirty yoga ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - The 12 Most Pesticide-Ridden Fruits and Veggies - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2005 from Benjamin LynchI will never forget the day my mom told me to wash strawberries. As a typical inquisitive 4 year old, I asked, 'Why?' Because fruit pickers pick their nose was her response. I then washed them - sometimes. Now as a 31 year old, I buy organic produce which must mean it is free from boogers and ...
Views: 823 - Nature Always Right, Cooks Never - by Submitted on Jul 26, 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 It seems pathetic we aspire to create a new product as “natural” as possible but destroy the very ...
Views: 1143 - Body Acceptance: The Secret To Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyCan we love our bodies? As the years go by, each decade brings new and unexpected changes. We move from adolescence to young adulthood. For some, the transition is into motherhood. Most of us eventually enter into maturity and beyond. Our bodies are affected by stress, environment, sadness, and ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - Advanced Body Acceptance: The Secret To Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbySelf-acceptance and body love can be tough concepts to grasp and even tougher to incorporate. The degree of difficulty doesn’t seem to matter if you’re thin or very large or somewhere in-between. It takes time and persistence to create a new belief about one’s self and one’s body. Don’t worry so ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - Mum’s The Word – What Your Mother Would Rather Not Tell You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Dawn OlsenCopyright © 2005 Dawn M. Olsen. All Rights reserved Let’s talk frankly, but sincerely, about what happens to your vagina and surrounding feminine parts during menopause. There are two key changes in the body that, for many women, cause a variety of sexual problems, including inability to ...
Views: 683 - Candida and Chronic Sinus Problems - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2005 from Brian MartinSinusitis, an illness that affects nearly 37 million Americans, is an inflammation of the membranes of the nose and sinuses. Sinusitis frequently causes painful headaches, runny nose, nasal passage congestion and swelling, and a diminished sense of taste and smell. The condition affects the ...
Views: 2025 - Dealing with the Blues: Your Mental State and Menopause - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Dawn OlsenGoing through menopause and suddenly feel like life’s stresses have just become a thousand times more difficult to deal with? Find yourself crying at Oprah more than you used to, or worse, crying at reruns of the Flintstones? Finding that your cute 3-year-old nephew or granddaughter is ...
Views: 698 - Calories Burned With An Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillIf you're trying to choose between an elliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment like a treadmill or an exercise bike, one of the most popular questions is 'How many calories can I burn with an elliptical trainer?' You want to get the most bang for your exercise buck - ...
Views: 4503(3 votes) - Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyTake a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - The Second half of My Life - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Judy Wrightwww.ArtichokePress.com Have you ever wondered where destiny would lead you? Have you ever pondered whether the road you are taking would lead to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of me. It was under a ...
Views: 817(3 votes) - The End of the Road - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Patrick MathieuThe End of the Road Last week I was driving along one of the major highways around Toronto. I had some good music playing on my stereo and the weather was wonderful. I am always a careful driver, so my attention was focused on my driving, but my thoughts were elsewhere. Suddenly, I noticed ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - The perfect weight loss solution! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Lynda LockThe main contributing factors to failure on a weight loss program are hunger and energy loss. The majority of foods today, even “good foods” such as fruit and vegetables, are nutritionally deficient due to over processing, chemical spraying, early harvesting and, in the case of meats, use of ...
Views: 988 - 10 tips for selecting the perfect Costa Rica vacation rental - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from paul orrPlanning a Tropical vacation full of lush jungles, secluded beaches, and friendly people but not too expensive? Costa Rica is the place to go! But where do you stay, a resort or a private villa? Do you want long lines, crowded pools, kids running up and down the corridors? I think ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Honey - Natural Treatment for Wounds and Burns - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Junji TakanoHoney is a highly concentrated sugar solution produced by honeybees. It is commonly used as substitute for sugar or a flavor enhancer. But other than that, honey is also effective in treating burns and wounds and it has been used for this purpose for many centuries. Now it is known that the ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - What is Natural? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Michael LeeIf you desire truly natural products, you will need to seek them out. It begins with learning to read and understand labels. Manufacturers and sellers of cosmetics are required to list ingredients on the label of their products in the order of their concentration, commonly referred to as the ...
Views: 594 - Excerpt: Lean Mom, Fit Family: The 6-Week Plan for a Slimmer You and a Healthier Family - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Yolanda CardenYou Are What You Drink It may seem as if it will be an uphill battle to get your family to switch from heavily advertised sodas, energy drinks, and sugary juice drinks to healthier beverages such as water and milk. Believe me, though, it's a battle worth fighting. The high intake of these ...
Views: 1037 - Don't Take Risk with Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 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: 1460(1 vote) - Secrets Of Ephedra - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Brian StewartFor those of you who aren’t familiar with ephedra let me start by saying that ephedra has been around for thousands of years. It was discovered by the Chinese and is also recognized by the name Ma-huang. Although it is known widely around the world as, “The Miracle Fat Burner”, in recent years ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Diets: The Hidden Truth - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2005 from Hiram PerezQuick, what's the first thought that pops into your head when you hear the word "diet?" Probably that when you're on one, you feel like you're going to "d-i-e" right?! WHAT EXACTLY IS A DIET? Most people believe that a diet is something that involves pain, suffering, and giving up foods we ...
Views: 673(2 votes) - Basic Reiki - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert MorgenBasic Reiki This is a very simplified primer on basic Reiki. It’s intended as a basic lesson to help someone get started channeling the energy and in no way should be considered a Reiki Course in itself. Clearing up some Reiki Myths There are a few myths and misunderstandings about ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Asthma and Hayfever - The Natural Approach to a Cure - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Tania WedinThere are currently 5.2 million asthmatics in the UK; every day an average of 4 people die from asthma in this country. In the US approximatewly 17 million people (6.4% of the entire American population) suffer from asthma, and experience a poorer quality of life because of it. Yamoa Powder, a ...
Views: 3369(1 vote) - Chinese Medicine for Alopecia Areata - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from farah khanAlopecia areata is considered to be an auto-immune condition in which the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells, attack the hair follicles, leading to hair loss, which can be on the scalp or elsewhere. In most cases of alopecia, the hair falls out in small round patches ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Success versus Failure - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Deborah CaruanaSuccess is what you are prepared to make of yourself every single day. That one cold morning when you want to roll over but instead get up and go to workout, is a defining moment. Success boosts self-confidence and is self perpetuating. We all know it, thrive on it and love it. Failure on the ...
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Views: 761 - Brain and Chronic Illness - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggNeuropsychiatric disorders are the #1 disorders among all human dysfunctions on our planet today. Among those are depression, bipolar disorders, Alzheimer's, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, anxiety and dyslexia. There are many other chronic illnesses that plague ...
Views: 996 - Natural Sleep Aid Tips and Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from Helene MalmsioSummary of some of the natural and simple free sleep aid remedies described in greater detail and with recipes and instructions at www.sleep-aid-tips.com Balance and perspective: At certain times, insomnia may result from stress. Massage techniques can ease tense necks, aching ...
Views: 1078 - Do you reallly have IBS? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2005 from Sophie LeeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly well-known disorder these days – medications for IBS are advertised on TV and in the media, and thankfully it is now far less of a taboo to talk about your bowels. However, this new awareness sometimes means that patients decide they have IBS without ...
Views: 720 - The Childbearing Year - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe childbearing year is a thirteen month year: the two months before conception, the nine months of pregnancy, and two months following the birth. The childbearing year is a time of change and an opportunity to grow, filled with rapid physical adjustments and fierce emotions. The childbearing ...
Views: 943 - Grounding is Good Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Francesca McCartneyGrounding Is Good Medicine Francesca McCartney, PhD The Intuition Medicine® practice of grounding is a connection with the earth that provides health benefits. Grounding is a free, natural inducer of emotional and physical health. Grounding helps you ...
Views: 1026 - Finding Your Own Pathway to Specialized Health Care - by We live in a highly specialized age. New industries and professions spring up as the established sectors break down into smaller categories. Driven by the wealth of detail in an increasingly complex world, employers and clients prefer to hire specialists rather than generalists. That decision ...
Views: 896 - Natural Summer Skin Care - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2005 from Karyn MaierIt’s that time of year again. Backyard barbecues, lakeside picnics and lazy afternoons at the beach are on just about everyone’s weekend agenda. Americans not only love outdoor leisurely pursuits, but we are also a nation of dedicated sun worshippers. For many, the primary objective is to ...
Views: 2808(2 votes) - How to Get Your Pre-pregnancy Body Back - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Joey AtlasThe second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” (The first, of course, is, “Will I be a good mother?”) The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even ...
Views: 5277 - Choosing A LASIK Surgeon - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from katie carlisleHave you ever thought about LASIK? If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses chances are that at some time you will find things about glasses and contacts that are just annoying enough to make you want to get rid of them. LASIK Eye Surgery is by far the most popular type of laser eye surgery for ...
Views: 869 - HYPOGLYCEMIA: SUGAR IS NOT SO SWEET! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2005 from Priscilla SlagleNow let's get it staight. I am no paragon of virtue when it comes to sugar. I used to live on Hostess Pies, Snickers, Mars Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Bridge Mix, See's Candies, & Coca Cola. I would bake 5 dozen chocolate chip cookies, eat half the batter while they were ...
Views: 1042 - Women with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD): a Job From Hell - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2005 from Sarah Jane KeyserWhat does it mean for a woman to have Attention Deficit with or without hyperactivity (AD/HD)? Much public talk around Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) centers on the hyperactivity part, but the hyperactivity is, in fact, the lesser of the two problems. Early ...
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