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- Saving On Healthcare Costs: The Eight Top Ways - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Dr. Vincent DiLorenzoYou must be proactive on your wellness initiatives to keep you from going broke! All of us are in the same boat and unfortunately it seems to be sinking. Doctor bills, dental bills, hospital bills, drug bills, chiropractor bills… and so many more. Everyone is getting squeezed. So how can we ...
Views: 846 - Home Health Care - Types And Services - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Peter samsThe Home Health Care professionals encourage patients to actively participate in their recovery goals and provide teaching materials to help manage medical conditions. Home Health Care is a concise, reader-friendly, introductory healthcare management book that covers a wide variety of ...
Views: 1012 - Lady Doctor Gets Death Threats For Revealing Top Secret Fat Loss To General Public - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from richard hendersonA new breakthrough secret is all you now need in order to forever shed countless pounds, stay healthy, and add many years to your life! A lady doctor from Arizona has blown the lid off the best-kept secret in weight loss ever discovered -- and this has the whole diet food and drug industries ...
Views: 536 - Healthcare Compliance Guide: How to Create a Healthcare Compliance Program in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Tom RhudyIt is dangerous to assume that because your practice is small that you don't need to have a healthcare compliance program. Any healthcare practice can become the target of a fraud investigation! With just 7 easy steps, you can create a bona fide healthcare compliance program that will keep you ...
Views: 793 - The Healing Power of Noise - White Noise, That Is - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Reg FurloughWhat is White Noise? You keep hearing and reading about all the wonderful properties of this magical "white noise" and how it helps humans (and even animals) relax and sleep. Before we look at what white noise is used for and how to add it to your environment, let us first examine what white ...
Views: 865 - Healthy Lifestyle to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Paul RodgersAchieving lower cholesterol is one of the best ways to protect yourself from heart attack and stroke. The more natural and cost effective way to lower cholesterol is to eat foods low in cholesterol. Using herbs to lower cholesterol is safe and effective. One of the best things that you can to ...
Views: 732 - Healthy Prostates Can Also Benefit From Massage as Preventative Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Paul RodgersProstate massage is different from the medical procedure digital rectal exam as performed by a medical professional. Prostate massage is once again gaining popularity as doctors discover that prostate massage increases the effectiveness of antibiotics, antimicrobials or herbal remedies by ...
Views: 1075 - Diabetes - Types And Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter samsDiabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Your blood sugar level can be too high if your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach) and moves glucose out of the blood and into ...
Views: 621 - Drug Abuse: Causes, Symptoms And Types - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Drug abuse harp on the matter of misuse or overuse of certain specified substances. To elaborate, these substances are psychological stimulants and performance-enhancing drugs that have been used for non-healing purposes. Alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, methaqualone, ...
Views: 749 - Soap Nuts (Soapnuts) - Nature's Natural Detergent - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Matt JohnsonI’m not an environmentalist by any stretch of the imagination, but I do consider the impact of what I am doing has on the environment. That is why when my wife started using Soap Nuts as our household cleaner, it sparked my curiosity to learn more. What are Soap Nuts? Soap Nuts are actually ...
Views: 710 - Skin Care Gets A Boost With Natural Botanicals - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartThe influx of products on the market containing botanicals – ingredients that come from the leaves, roots, bark or fruit of plants – is evidence that more people are moving towards natural skin care products. Botanicals won’t give you all day or all night protection – for ...
Views: 561 - Skin Care Products Should Contain Natural Humectants - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartYears ago, when chemical soaps, cosmetics and other skin care products became all the rage, there were only a few natural skin care products on the market. Although they were available, they weren’t as popular as the new ‘beauty bars’ and ‘moisturizers’ hitting the ...
Views: 1084 - Secrets To Beautiful Hair - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from James ByrneHairs have always been the most important factor in defining and improving anybody’s persona to a great level. Infact, in high profile society, it is said that one’s class can be judged by the way he manages his hairs. With the new innovations in technology, hair saloons are also taking full use ...
Views: 843 - Green Tea And Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Paul RodgersProstate health is something that should be treated with a balanced diet your whole life. Keeler sums it up: "Prostate health is an issue that men should consider throughout their lifetime, not just when symptoms appear. Because of this location, when prostate health is compromised, it ends up ...
Views: 721 - Guide To Choosing A Juicer In the UK - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from John JacksonChoosing a juice extractor can be a very tough decision, considering the amount of products on the market. The information we provide you with here should arm you with enough knowledge to choose a juicer suitable for your individual needs. Firstly, the juicers on our website are selected on the ...
Views: 2508 - Maintain A Healthy Lupus Diet, And Learn To Detect Foods That May Trigger Your Lupus Flare, With A Simple At Home Allergy Test - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Stacey BeckerIf you or a loved one has Lupus, than you should know how food can and will affect your health. Not only is a healthy diet for Lupus essential, but being mindful of food allergies, which is also an immune response, is very important. A food allergy is not the same thing as food ‘intolerance’, ...
Views: 1279 - Far-infrared Saunas Remove Toxic Load - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kim SterlingOn Christmas day, 2003 the headline went out across the news service, “Scientists Begin Measuring Pollution in Humans” and the results were disturbing: flame retardants, heavy metals, styrene… a veritable witch’s brew of chemicals were found in every one of the people ...
Views: 1972 - Other Contributing Risk Factors For Health - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Robert BairdObesity Obesity is not conducive to increased longevity because it is a strain on the heart and a precursor for many of the modifiable risk factors that promote cardiovascular disease. The national institutes of health (NIH) has summarized the data that were collected before 1985 on the ...
Views: 853 - What Is The Use Of Whey Protein? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Robert BairdWhey protein is a derivative of milk production with an amino acid profile that is closely related to the amino acids required by the human body. Whey protein also has proportionately more sulfur-containing amino acids and contains a relative surplus of a variety of essential amino acids. This ...
Views: 905 - Dentistry - A Definition - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from culvercity DentistTeeth are one of the most important parts of the human body. It helps the human beings to eat the food. On other hand, well-shaped and completely white teeth make a person more beautiful in outlook. So the human has the eternal desire to keep the teeth beautiful and intact for a long period of ...
Views: 819 - Treatment And Diagnosis Of Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Robert BairdDiagnosing cardiovascular disease is becoming more sophisticated. Diagnosis begins with a medical examination and patient history. This procedure may be supplemented with a variety of tests that may confirm or refute the physician's suspicions of the presence of cardiovascular disease. Exercise ...
Views: 870 - Respiratory Alkalosis - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Robert BairdWhat is this Condition? Respiratory alkalosis is a condition marked by a decrease in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide of less than 35 millimeters of mercury, which is due to alveolar hyperventilation. Uncomplicated respiratory alkalosis leads to a decrease in hydrogen ion concentration, ...
Views: 1060 - Chronic Bronchitis And Emphysema - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Robert BairdWhat are these Conditions? Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are characterized by chronically blocked breathing passages. Collectively, asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis or any combination are called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Usually, more than one of these underlying ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Antacid Combinations - Liquids - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Robert BairdType of Drug: Antacid combinations. Uses: To treat upset stomach due to too much acid secretion (including heart burn, gastroesophageal reflux, acid indigestion and sour stomach). To treat excess acid secretion associated with peptic ulcer, irritation of the stomach, irritation of the ...
Views: 1165 - Pulmonary Embolism And Infarction - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Robert BairdWhat is this Condition? Pulmonary embolism is the blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or a dislodged thrombus (a clotlike substance). The most common respiratory complication in hospital patients, pulmonary embolism strikes an estimated 6 million adults each year in the United ...
Views: 4389 - Herbalife Products: Weight Loss, Supplements And Skin Care - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Steve MaszlagiHerbalife have been offering quality supplements and weight loss programs since 1982. Mark Hughes started Herbalife selling products out of the back of his car, and today Herbalife has reached a 2 billion dollar turnover and climbing. It is now available in over 60 countries, and is arguably one ...
Views: 1620 - Which Feminine Hygiene Product Is Right For Me? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Marina LevinaAs a woman, your body may experience many changes over the course of a lifetime, including puberty, pregnancy and menopause. When juggling the ever-changing demands of studies, career, family and more, the last thing you want to worry about is feminine protection. This guide is designed to help ...
Views: 1395 - Children Dental Care And Oral Hygiene - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from culvercity DentistAround the world major percentage of the dental patients are the children, which is very unfortunate. Basically, the children have the great attractions towards the sweets and the chocolates. In general, most of the children are not willing to brush their teeth at all. So let me tell you some of ...
Views: 634 - Skin Care Treatment May Be Different For Different Parts of the Face - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Gloria MacTaggartHave you ever wondered why skin care manufacturers make different products for different parts of the face? One for the eyes, one for the nose and chin, one for the lips, another one for the area around the mouth - it’s hard to know which product to use for which area and whether or not ...
Views: 671 - Get Rid Of Unwanted Hair- Laser Hair Removal - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Baywood ClinicMen and women today, seek to remove excess and unwanted hair that grows on various body areas. There are many areas where laser hair removal is done in order to look and feel good. Generally these areas include the upper and lower lip, chin, shoulders, hands, back, bikini line, armpits, legs, ...
Views: 773 - 10 Essential Tips On Ordering Eyeglasses Online You Must Know - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Timothy RudonThe World Wide Web is a huge marketplace for sports goods, contact lenses, eyeglasses, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, and other needs. There are many websites dedicated exclusively to eyeglasses and provide a huge range of choices at the most affordable rates. Most websites stock popular brands as ...
Views: 1255 - "Correct Your Acid / Alkaline Balance With The Water You Drink: What The Experts Say" - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Stan HowardIn health circles there has been much recent talk about acid /alkaline imbalance. Let's see if we can clarify how experts recommend we correct this imbalance. The problem Your body functions best when neither too acid nor too alkaline. Unfortunately almost all of us have become acidic due to ...
Views: 705 - Building Up Body Immunity - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Murli ShuklaLiving in Metro Cities one cannot escape polluted environment. Every one is vulnerable to respiratory and digestive problems; AS also unpredictable, known or unknown viral infections with seasonal changes in weather. The best way to fight pollution is to build body immunity. But what ...
Views: 2826 - Hair Extensions New York Can Change Your Looks Easily - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Peter SymcoxIt is natural for a person to feel bored and tired of their regular existence, after all it’s the same job, same set of people around you, same environment and even the same face that looks back at you when you see your face in the mirror every morning. Now if you are wondering whether ...
Views: 666 - Going Abroad For A New You - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from pramod goelThe human body may be a beautiful piece of machinery, but it does have its imperfections. For some, those imperfections are as slight as a mole on the back, but for others it can be a detriment to their everyday life. Whether we like to believe it or not, we live in a society that puts a great ...
Views: 626 - Computer Eye Strain - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Gaurav GuptaEyestrain associated with computer use isn't thought to have serious or long-term consequences, but it's disruptive and unpleasant. If you or your child spend more than two hours each day in front of a computer screen, you likely experience some symptoms of computer vision syndrome or CVS. ...
Views: 526 - Combating Labour Pains - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Don PinderIt is finally time. Your contractions are starting and you are going into labour. As you await the arrival of your special baby, the pain can turn from uncomfortable to terrible. Most of this has to do with exhaustion and a lot to do with the stretching and expanding of your body and organs. ...
Views: 837 - Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Amit SalkarA lot of weight loss clinics now come up with indigenous weight management programs which promise to take the pain out of the uphill battle to loose weight by proposing a lifestyle program that not only improves your health but also helps you to maintain a healthy weight throughout a ...
Views: 947 - Pet Health Care - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Amit SalkarPets and the owners’ concern for their health and well being is a substantial industry by itself. There is a lot of financial as well as emotional investment therein, as all pet owners are on the look out for complete solutions that bring happiness to their loved pets and peace of mind to the ...
Views: 879 - Candle Facts - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Elizabeth Essmyer• Paraffin is a by-product of the petroleum refinery industry, leftover residue of refined petroleum. • Soot given off from burning paraffin candles is the same as burning diesel fuel or fumes from a diesel engine. • Soot particles travel deep into the lungs. Breathing soot is not recommended ...
Views: 884 - Help Prevent Heart Disease With Natural Oral Hygiene - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from David VillarrealWith dozens of published medical articles that tout the benefits of oral hygiene to prevent heart disease, the importance of brushing and flossing – and doing so with natural ingredients – takes on an entirely new meaning. Studies have long revealed a correlation between periodontal ...
Views: 727 - What Are Low Blood Pressure Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from armughan riazNormal blood pressure is 120/80, 120 is systolic and 80 is diastolic. If you are an athlete you may have low blood pressure, don’t you worry it is a sign of good cardiovascular system. But in elderly low blood pressure can be a sign of underlying problem that may decrease blood flow to vital ...
Views: 745 - The Bedlounge Classic - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from infoyogis technologiesConsumer: Back pain sufferers The purpose of The Bedlounge Classic is to provide comfort while sitting in any situation for those who suffer from back pain. Pros: We don’t just sit in chairs or lounge in recliners. When we are in our beds, we are not lying down all the time. We sit in ...
Views: 1098 - What Makes Hoodia So Great? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Claude AnthonyHoodia-the first time I heard that word it sounded to me like some kind of ancient, sadist religion (Voodoo-ia). On the contrary, it turned out to be something that helps people lose weight. It's good to know that people taking hoodia are having positive results, and the positive results came ...
Views: 628 - Ensuring Realistic Expectations From Your Hearing Aids - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Kelly MalickMany people mistakenly believe that hearing aids will solve all of their woes and make everything around them sound perfectly clear. The truth is that hearing devices make it easier for one to communicate with one's friends and family, but they are corrective devices like eyeglasses and cannot ...
Views: 728 - Keeping Your Baby Clean - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from David JonesVery young babies don't get dirty, so they don't need frequent bathing but bath time provides a perfect opportunity for cuddling and playing that infants come to relish. It also gives fathers a chance to spend time with their babies. Later, bath time will be part of your baby's bed time routine, ...
Views: 2137 - Natural Health Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Dori SchwaigerNatural health supplements can be found in a variety of different places. Become informed on holistic alternatives: digestive enzymes, thyroid, fats and oils, women's hormones, anti-aging, digestion problems, allergies, enzyme nutrition, natural health supplements, herbal remedies, diet and much ...
Views: 1364 - Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from ben gylsenWe often complain of bowel problem and constipation but for just few pills or home remedies we hardly know that there is any other way also that can get us rid of this problem efficiently, effectively and without any side effects. This other way is Colon cleansing. Colon Cleansing detoxifies ...
Views: 632 - Fraxel® Laser Treatment By Oculo-facial plastic Surgeon In Manhattan, New York - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Mahendra SinghDr. Arthur Millman is an oculo-facial plastic surgeon specializes in surgery of the full face and neck, eyelids, brows, tears ducts and orbit (eye socket) and is now offering Fraxel Treatment! As with many aspects of medicine and technology, "State of the Art" care today involves the use of ...
Views: 1732 - 5 Treatments For Nail Fungus - by Nail fungus happens when fungi and bacteria get into your nails through a cut or tear. Nail fungus can be a bit difficult to treat because repeated infections are common. It is also be tricky since the fungus is found under the nail and can be hard to reach. However, there are a variety of ...
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