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- Book Excerpt: The Pain-Free Back: 6 Simple Steps to End Pain and Reclaim Your Active Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2004 from Yolanda Carden5 Ways Exercise Stops Back Pain I realize that it's difficult to comprehend how increasing activity will give you great benefits in pain relief, especially if your back has been hurting for a while and keeps you from performing normal daily activities. Still, if done on a regular basis, ...
Views: 767 - Book Excerpt: The Pain-Free Back: 6 Simple Steps to End Pain and Reclaim Your Active Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2004 from Yolanda Carden5 Ways Exercise Stops Back Pain I realize that it's difficult to comprehend how increasing activity will give you great benefits in pain relief, especially if your back has been hurting for a while and keeps you from performing normal daily activities. Still, if done on a regular basis, ...
Views: 606 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 768 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 632 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 773 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR INNER BEAUTY - by Submitted on May 06, 2004 from hifzur rehmanLet us talk about beauty from a different angle! We have our own criteria for judging the beauty of a woman. We look the beauty of a lady from a certain angle and then pass the remarks whether she is beautiful or not. It’s not fair. Let me tell every woman that she is unique and beautiful. ...
Views: 883 - Vitamin Supplements in a Liquid World - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery day, it seems like we are living in an increasingly liquid world. I'm not preaching against the evils of alcohol or for a new era of prohibition that will save us from sin and politicians. After all, water is also a liquid, and it rarely inflicts us with either sin or politicians. But ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - Vitamin Supplements in a Liquid World - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery day, it seems like we are living in an increasingly liquid world. I'm not preaching against the evils of alcohol or for a new era of prohibition that will save us from sin and politicians. After all, water is also a liquid, and it rarely inflicts us with either sin or politicians. But ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Vitamin Supplements in a Liquid World - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery day, it seems like we are living in an increasingly liquid world. I'm not preaching against the evils of alcohol or for a new era of prohibition that will save us from sin and politicians. After all, water is also a liquid, and it rarely inflicts us with either sin or politicians. But ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Vitamin Supplements in a Liquid World - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery day, it seems like we are living in an increasingly liquid world. I'm not preaching against the evils of alcohol or for a new era of prohibition that will save us from sin and politicians. After all, water is also a liquid, and it rarely inflicts us with either sin or politicians. But ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - Cutting Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from Rita LouiseWhen most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a number of different things. For example it is used in the manufacture and maintenance of strong ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Cutting Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from Rita LouiseWhen most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a number of different things. For example it is used in the manufacture and maintenance of strong ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Cutting Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from Rita LouiseWhen most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a number of different things. For example it is used in the manufacture and maintenance of strong ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - Eye Opening Information for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Lyn Prowse-Bishop* Don't take calcium supplements. Calcium makes bones more massive, but more brittle. A stout dry branch breaks easily, while a green one, no matter how thin, won't break at all. Food sources of bone-building minerals (such as yogurt, nettle infusion, dandelion vinegar, and cooked kale) include ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - MEDICINE'S use and ABUSE - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2004 from Bill SullivanFriends, The study below done a few years ago should scare the socksoff us all. We can do much better in this country. We all know that drugs has done much to save lives in this country,but I would bet that only ONE out of TEN knows the other side of thestory concerning AMA aproved drugs USE ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Sharpening-up Your Mind, Shaping-Up Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2004 from Avtar ZouaregNordine Zouareg, MR.World-Mr.Universe- Fitness Manager at the # 1 in the World Destination Spa/Resort I believe that everyone of us at any stage of our lives are dealing with personal problems of some sort and within each of us already lies our dream body and authentic self. The Total Body ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - After a Crisis or Trauma - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2004 from Susan DunnCrises and traumas change our lives. We talk about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, but did you know they can also change us for the better? There is also a Post traumatic Stress Growth Syndrome. Many people come out of crises stronger and more resilient, and have learned many new life ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Calcium - The Key To Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2004 Priya Shah Are you dieting your way to bone loss? Are you aware that the diet you follow may be depleting your bones of essential nutrients and increasing your chances of developing osteoporosis? Popular diets may promise quick weight loss, but calcium and other ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: Fresh Choices: More Than 100 Easy Recipes for Pure Food When You Can't Buy 100% Organic - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Yolanda CardenSmart Picks among Conventionally Grown Fruit While Americans ate 28 percent more fresh fruit in 2000 than in the 1970s, current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures show that we could be doing better. Less than 40 percent of American adults and only 26 percent of children over the age ...
Views: 1314 - DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO MEDITATION - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaMeditation isn’t necessarily measured breathing techniques, mantras and new-age music. It is possible to meditate in any number of positions - lying, sitting, standing - and it is possible to meditate while indulging in other activities. Meditation is a state where your mind is uncluttered ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - 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: 850(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: 2765(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: 1058(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: 2468(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: 6726(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: 1274(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: 4255(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: 1113(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: 14244(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: 968(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: 848(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: 9142(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: 1190(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: 12907(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: 4334(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: 5531(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: 1383(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: 20629(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: 7597(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: 1880(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: 1438(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: 4374 - 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: 6948(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: 1538 - 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: 1429 - 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: 1102(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: 896(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: 1396(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 ...
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