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- Herbs for the Cardiovascular System - by To improve circulation throughout the body, you should learn about Gingko biloba. Gingko has been recommended by herbalists for over 5,000 years. This tree dates back more than 200 million years, making it one of the oldest species still alive. Some trees live 4,000 years, and researchers are ...
Views: 931 - Calcium Sources, Inhibitors, and Requirements - by Food Calcium in Milligrams
Hijiki* 1,400
Wakame* 1,300
Kelp* 1,099
Kombu* 800
Brick cheese 682
Dried wheat grass .
or barley grass 514
Sardines 443
Agar-agar* 400
Nori* 260
Almonds 233
Amaranth grain 222
Hazelnuts 209
Parsley 203
Turnip greens 191
Brazil nuts 186
Sunflower seeds 174 ...
Views: 2392 - Acne Therapeutics - by Acne Vulgaris
Etiological factors:
Oil based cosmetics
Secondary infection- post antibiotics
Birth Control Pills
Stress and fatigue
Drug induced:
Steroids, halogens, anticonvulsants, lithium, Vit B 12, isonictinic acid, LSD, amphetamines, Fluorides (esp. if around the
mouth)
Over-washing ...
Views: 798 - Side Effects - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2007 from Gail Pursell ElliottAdvertisements for prescription medication include information about the risk of side effects that the medication may cause, while touting the benefits of the product. Some side effects are mild and others are severe. A recent parody of this type of marketing recommended an alcoholic beverage ...
Views: 614 - Finding Passion in Hawaii - by Health is not a one-size-fits-all commodity. Just like your fingerprint, your health is unique, too. The day you undertsand that, your journey toward great health will begin in the true sense of the word.
To make the trip easier, Maharishi Ayurveda Self-Care Systems help with key aspects of ...
Views: 678 - Ghee for good health - by Chhhannnggg?
The sound is familiar-- like a curtain of raindrops descending on a tin roof. I am about to part the curtain and look out of the window, when the aroma floats in. Conjuring images of twilight, soft breeze, the cows coming home-- the bells jingling around their necks?dinner laid ...
Views: 10732(2 votes) - Are you taking Supplement Combinations or Synergistic Formulas? - by Many companies now provide supplement formulas intended for specific health needs. This saves you the trouble and expense of taking multiple pills for each health concern. In addition, certain combinations of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs work better when taken together - they work ...
Views: 652 - 10 Things to consider when choosing a Health Care Plan - by You have decided it¡¦s time to buy health insurance and it can be a very daunting task to figure out everything. Here are 10 of important factors you should consider when you choose your next health care plan.
Learning about things is what we are living here for now. So try to get to know as ...
Views: 721 - Botox: Reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and now curing migraines? - by Most people are familiar with Botox. Many of us have seen the footage on television showing a doctor injecting this clear wonder solution into the facial skin of some patient searching for the lost fountain of youth. But did you know that Botox has also moved into the arena of helping people ...
Views: 676 - Cold Sore Treatment in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Denny BodohAre you searching for a good cold sore treatment? Thousands of cold sore folks like you and I are doing just that every day. Do not spend your hard-earned money before you read about this powerful cold sore treatment 3-step plan. It is a home remedy that provides amazing relief, without ...
Views: 6231 - Eczema Skin Symptoms Caused By Synthetic Chemicals Found In Personal Care Products - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Evelyn LimEczema skin symptoms can be caused by synthetic chemicals found in personal care products. Each day, an adult typically uses many types of personal care products, with an exposure of about 126 chemicals per day. Sadly, many of us continue to use these products because we are not previously aware ...
Views: 4450 - How To Choose A Dentist - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Sandra HuttoHow To Choose A Dentist Dentists are grouped into two categories: general dentist and specialist. Both general and specialist are well qualified. They have received a four-year doctorate degree in dentistry which is referred to as either a D.D.S. (doctor of dental surgery) or D.M.D. (doctor of ...
Views: 740 - Facts About Cold Sores - by Submitted on May 20, 2007 from Denny BodohCold sores are unsightly, contagious and very painful sores, normally occurring on the edge of the lip or nose. Cold sores are created by the replication process of the herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. Current studies show that about 77% of cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex ...
Views: 6066 - New Immune System Product - by After 50 yrs. of research and 3000 scientific studies, the medical and scientific community has come up with a revolutionary product for the immune system. This product, called Transfer Factor, is the molecular amino peptide molecules from colastrum that holds the "brains" of the immune ...
Views: 2502 - 3 REASONS TO TRY TEMPEH - SOY'S SUPER FOOD - by When most people hear soy, they usually think of tofu and soymilk. Soon tempeh (pronounced tem-PAY) will be one of the first soy products to come to mind. It is fast becoming the most popular soy food on the market because it is highly nutritious, easy to digest, and deliciously simple to ...
Views: 716 - THE HEALING POWER OF SOY'S ISOFLAVONES - by Numerous reports indicate that, because soy is high in isoflavones, it can prevent illness and promote good health. Isoflavones are a class of phytochemicals, which are compounds found only in plants (phyto means plant). They are also a type of phytoestrogen, or plant hormone, that resembles ...
Views: 807 - Psoriasis, Eczema and Dandruff - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Caroline SutherlandDo you suffer from itchy, flaky skin on parts of your body or the soles of your feet? Do you have dandruff? Sometimes this itchiness can be particularly bothersome manifesting in large skin patches or deep grooves in the heels that bleed from time to time. Topical creams are only a temporary ...
Views: 2076 - Feel Better--Help Your Liver Deliver - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Stan DiCarloYou may have heard of the importance of the cleansing the colon. Colon cleansing, of course, eliminates undigested food and fecal matter from the large intestine-the colon. This removes “toxic waste” from the body, and can take inches off your waist. More recently, the “liver cleanse” is ...
Views: 2015 - ACNE: IF ONLY I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Stuart DonaldsonFrom the age of 12 I got my first spot, great I thought, I am finally becoming a woman, this was the start of the journey……….I was GROWING UP! Fast forward 6 years to my 18th birthday, all my mates gathered around my cake, they’re laughing a joking, with their boyfriends arms wrapped around ...
Views: 697 - The Latest Innovation in Open Fit Hearing Aids: Speaker-in-the-Ear Hearing Aids - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Henry SmithCurrently, there is a trend in the hearing aid industry toward smaller and more discreet hearing aids, including the recent development of open fit hearing aids (also known as open ear hearing aids). Open fit hearing aids have one major limitation, however; they are not appropriate for many ...
Views: 850 - 3 "Feel Great" Ways To Decrease Your Back Pain Today! - by Did you know that there are foods that can actually Make Your Back Pain Worse?
People who have back pain reported that they felt much better after they stopped eating the following foods:
* Anything containing caffeine including coffee, tea and sodas.
* Red meats
* Anything containing ...
Views: 2493 - ENHANCING LIFE WITH ESSENCES - by The new year can be a particularly stressful time. The lack of sunlight wears on us and the holidays might have been a little hectic and detrimental to our overall health. This is the time of year when we're encouraged to take our inner inventory and make plans and assertions for the coming year ...
Views: 644 - Any Daily Problem that Might Need a Professional Advice - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from mike dionneSometimes you think that you have a problem, perhaps just a little one, but you don’t have anybody to talk about it, perhaps you don’t have the confidence to do it, or perhaps you just feel some shame to talk about it with somebody you know. Very different kind of people might feel ...
Views: 594 - Been a Workaholic - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from mike dionneThis kind of problem is much more common than you think. A lot of people who live in big cities suffer this disease. You are probably wondering how modern humanity has become so competitive these days. The answer is that as human is the only animal who is able to reason is, at the same time, ...
Views: 627 - Pamper Your Clients On and Off the Table - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Alexander KohlThis is part 3 of 7 Biggest Business Mistakes Health Practitioners Make. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mistake 3: Neglecting Your Current Clients Do you know the feeling of always being the one to contact a friend and never being contacted in return? ...
Views: 931 - What is Good Health? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Tim LarsonWhat is Good Health? Most people would answer this question with responses like, "the absence of disease" or "If I am not sick, I am healthy." But if you take this perspective, you are missing out on a lot! Good health is much more than the absence of disease. There are many important issues ...
Views: 577 - Learn about Treatment for TMJ or TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Patsy KellyThose who have persistent chronic jaw pain, TMJ -- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, live with a constant and acute jaw pain that is often nearly incapacitating. This jaw muscle pain and mandibular joint pain is so intense that most sufferers continually experience severe depression and anxiety. ...
Views: 1965 - Five reasons to avoid buying health products from infomercials - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Greg HowlettHaving been in the health supplement business for eight years, I have watched the infomercial industry closely. We have also participated in the industry at times. Though you may hear from time to time about the FDA closing down an infomercial company, consumers do not have much access to the ...
Views: 1408 - Curing Acne With Anti-Freeze - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Pam MitchellAre You Using Anti-Freeze To Cure Your Acne? Learn what chemicals are in the products you use to treat your acne and "clean" your skin. Prepare to be shocked! If your reading this I will assume that your life has some how been impacted my the highly irritating disease called acne. It is not ...
Views: 762 - Vegetarian Recipes to Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Monique SharpIs it time to make changes for the betterment of your health, although, you just do not know how? Are you tired of living day by day doing the same thing over and over and getting the same results? Well, it starts with you! In order to make changes in your life right now, you have to be open and ...
Views: 696 - A Look at Open Fit Hearing Aids vs. Standard Hearing Aids: Which Are Best for You? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2007 from Henry SmithWhen you find that you need a hearing aid, you may be aware that you currently have two categories from which to choose: standard hearing aids (in-the-ear or behind-the-ear hearing aids) or open fit hearing aids (also known as open ear hearing aids). Each of these types of hearing aids has both ...
Views: 715 - A Look at Open Fit Hearing Aids vs. Standard Hearing Aids: Which Are Best for You? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2007 from Henry SmithWhen you find that you need a hearing aid, you may be aware that you currently have two categories from which to choose: standard hearing aids (in-the-ear or behind-the-ear hearing aids) or open fit hearing aids (also known as open ear hearing aids). Each of these types of hearing aids has both ...
Views: 793 - Is there a relationship between panic attacks and depression? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from Kiowa JacksonWell, the short answer is YES… Here’s the details: In the first place, chronic panic disorder can easily cause depression. This is most likely to occur in people who are exhausted from the chronic anxiety that can come with panic disorder, and also people who have developed agoraphobia (i.e. ...
Views: 963 - Energy Drinks Vs. Natural Energy Boosters - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2007 from marty meshekDo you want a natural energy solution to building better energy reserves? Do you drink more and more coffee and energy drinks each day and still feel drained? Americans consumed $3.5 Billion dollars in energy drinks in 2005 and it does not look like we are slowing down. We used to get our ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil Supplements And Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2007 from Lori MatthewsWe are constantly bombarded with messages about our health. It is quite clear from government and health publications that most people’s diets are not enough to provide them with all the nutrients and vitamins that their bodies need. It makes sense; therefore, that we take supplements to provide ...
Views: 758 - The 5 Most Essential Hair Products for Healthy, Beautiful Hair - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Kristen LemImagine having healthy, shiny, manageable hair everyday – whether you’re at work, out on the town, or just hanging around. Now, imagine all the products you think you’ll need to maintain your locks. I bet you’re getting white hairs just thinking of all the bottles, sprays, and jars piled up on ...
Views: 783 - The Good, Bad and Very, Very Ugly - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2006 from Karen GatesI’m a clean freak so as soon as I heard that years of gunk could be piled up in my intestines my immediate thought was ‘how do I get it out of there?’ The companies that make herbal supplements to flush out toxins say that their systems will make us feel younger, more energetic and even take ...
Views: 676 - Taking Stress Out of the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2006 from Alice GreeneIs your calendar full of to-dos, events, parties or travel plans? Any one of these added to your typical weekly schedule is enough to increase your stress level. Oddly enough, many people don’t perceive they are dealing with all that much stress. On a scale of 0 (no stress) to 10 (high ...
Views: 1087 - Mercury Poisoning and Oral Chelation - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Jeannine VirtueMercury is a poisonous neurotoxin commonly found in everyday sources - from drinking water to bleached flour and cosmetics. Behind lead, mercury is the second most common metal toxin and both can pose great physical and mental health problems. Learning problems, developmental delays and ...
Views: 1328 - Inhalers - Are They The Guardian Angels Of Asthma Sufferers? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Dean CaporellaAsthma inhalers have been genuine life savers. They are to asthmatics what anti-venom is to snake bites. An asthma inhaler is part of the management process and sufferers always have them at the ready if an attack is imminent. The best known inhaler is a canister that delivers a metered dose. ...
Views: 1040 - Vitamin C in Skin Care - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2006 from Vincent PlataniaThe integumentary system is the body's largest organ. It can also be a woman's biggest nightmare. The epidermis and its care is one of the most ubiquitous concerns of women as they age. Vitamin C is used in skin care to help prevent premature aging and damage from the suns rays. The ...
Views: 1039 - Communication that can save your life, when you are unable to. - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from CWI MedicalCommunication during a medical emergency, when you can not. It is important to communicate during a medical emergency, and when you are not able speak for yourself. How will your doctor know your medical history in order to properly treat you. You need a convenient way to carry your ...
Views: 671 - Alzheimers: The Facts - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2006 from David McFarlaneSomeone in your family has Alzheimers disease, and you have been gathering info on Alzheimers disease to try to help you make decisions about what to do next, but everything you find is so scientific and complicated. What can you tell your kids to make them understand why their grandfather or ...
Views: 1832(3 votes) - Hospitals embrace massage therapy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2006 from Doran BorchertA newly released survey reveals that in increasing number of hospitals are incorporating massage into their therapy programs. In fact, according to Health Forum, numbers have increased by over one third in just the last two years. Massage therapists and natural health practitioners have long ...
Views: 913 - Night Eating Syndrome and Sleep Walking - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyEating while sleeping? It’s probably a disorder. Has this happened to you? You woke up one morning, and you found that there were wrappers of candy bar all over your kitchen. Incidentally, your stomach aches and you see that you had chocolate smudges all over your hands and face. Your parents ...
Views: 844 - Creating Healthy Sleep Habits for your Children - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyThis interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding healthy sleep habits. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about healthy sleep habits to children. Healthy sleep habits for children are as significant as they are a necessary for ...
Views: 2208 - Invisible Killers - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from pierre colemanWe are surrounded by environmental toxins. Substances that may cause distress or disease to our bodies can be found in everything that we eat, in everything that we drink and even in the air we breathe. Our bodies have a variety of mechanisms for dealing with this toxicity, but the current ...
Views: 711 - Herbal Therapies and Remedies : The New Wave? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Danna NorekWhile there are a lot of people who will naysay the virtues of alternative medicine and herbal therapies and remedies, there is also a subculture cropping of people who refuse to be swayed by the conventions of modern medicine and all the naysaying, and live a completely drug free lifestyle. And ...
Views: 1125 - What's in Your Weight Destiny? The Set Point Theory - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Danna NorekMost people notice that they feel their best, and at their peak performance, when they are at a certain weight. For me, that "magic" number is 115 lbs to 120 lbs. I notice that if I go over this weight, I start to feel lethargic, "flabby", and less able to focus. So, does this mean that the ...
Views: 10221(2 votes) - Vitamins - To Be Or Not To Be - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Greg CulverFifty years ago the foods that were consumed by the general public were far more nutritious than they are now. I’m referring to fresh fruit and vegetables. Why is this? The answer is quite simple really – the soils that these foods were grown in way back then held far more nutrients and minerals ...
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