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- Shamanic Healing & Soul Retrieval - The Journey to Wholeness - by Shamanism is an ancient tradition of knowledge of the unseen that is cross-cultural. It is thought to predate all known religions and philosophies. While shamans do not have a fixed dogma or religion, they do believe in the web of power that sustains all life. According to shamanism, all things ...
Views: 1500 - What Works for Oral Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from David SnapeRecently, within the last seven days actually, I purchased a HydroFloss. A what? Well, it is sort of like a high powered waterpik that uses magnetized water. Why? For starters, I'm tired of my dentist complaining about my gingivitis which has now become mild to moderate periodontal ...
Views: 601 - Vitamin D - Getting To Know This Important Nutrient - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from Harry MonellVitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is a fat-soluble nutrient that is found not only in natural foods, but is also manufactured by the body when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. And, it may come as a surprise to many to know that this single Vitamin has the potential to ...
Views: 620 - Weight-Loss Surgery Yet To Attract People - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Farkhanda JabeenAccording to the American Obesity Association, obese people have a 50-100 per cent increased risk of death as compared to normal weight individuals. Severe obesity is associated with a significant increase in morbidity. Attempts to manage morbid obesity with medical weight reduction programmes ...
Views: 639 - Diet Pills and Weight Loss Supplements - by Do you ever feel like you've tried all or almost all the conventional weight loss diets and exercise programs and had no success? You are not alone. With the demands of life it can sometimes be hard to shed those extra pounds. It can be extremely hard to stay focused on a diet when trying to ...
Views: 869 - Can We Get Better Digestion with the Help of Digestive Enzyme? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ketty JohnsonThe answer is not much difficult as we know our digestive system is like a processing zone that turns everything we eat into fuel to maintain our body working, but when things go incorrect with it, the result can be some uncomfortable symptoms like burning chest pain, feeling bloated and ...
Views: 725 - Sleeping Better is Easy with the Right Pillow - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Carol FenaDo you think a feather or down pillow is about the best pillow you can buy. Think again. Today, there are many other choices in styles and materials. Many are engineered by ergonomic specialists and can improve your sleep. One huge improvement in sleep pillows are those made of memory ...
Views: 3367 - New Advances in Digital Hearing Aids Can Help Baby Boomers Take Matters into Their Own Hands - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Delain WrightWhether it's using online banking, buying a new car, or being involved in health issues such as choosing digital hearing aids, today's baby boomers are all about taking control and doing things themselves, at their own convenience. The members of this generation have the desire and the ability ...
Views: 607 - EPO - The Endurance Athlete's Steroid - by Read the sports section of any newspaper lately and you will no doubt see the headlines dealing with Lance Armstrong’s alleged use of EPO. Apparently, he is accused of testing positive for having used the substance to enhance his performance during several Tour de France cycle races. Actually, ...
Views: 11206(1 vote) - Cholesterol Support - Did you hear all those commercials, about lowering your cholesterol? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Prasad AdavikolanuDid you hear all those commercials, about lowering your cholesterol and they sneak in the nasty side effects like muscle pain, joint pain etc. Since drugs aren't the answer, what is? Try the Super Star Hero COQ10 by Now Foods. Food Science Of Vermont has the COQ10 in 50 MG and 100 MG Chewmelts ...
Views: 1004 - How to Eliminate Your Acne and Acne Scars - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Paula ClarkeYou can get rid of your acne scars from home or with a product. Here are some things that you can try from home and a great all natural product for acne and blemishes. Tip #1: Try applying Cocoa Butter to your acne scars. Cocoa butter will help blend the different shades of pigmentation on your ...
Views: 794 - A.D.D: Things you should know about. - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Ivan HinceWhat is A.D.D. I hear you ask? Is it something like a new form of Aids, or something that I might catch on the way to work? I must admit that until a few days ago I wasn’t sure myself, and I didn’t realise even when I found out more about just how bad it could be. A.D.D. is simply Attention ...
Views: 744 - Children And Babies Health Support - How to raise a healthy child, in spite of your Doctor? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Prasad AdavikolanuToday, parents are more aware of specialized nutrition for specific problems that arise from infant and children's health issues. Television influences the visual stimuli and since the children are not born with a preference for salty or overly sweet foods, they have to acquire a taste for them. ...
Views: 1481 - A Great Spa Day is Nice If... - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Stephanie BrownHow much would you love to spend some time pampering yourself? We all have mundane tasks to perform on a daily basis. These tasks can restrict your life and prevent you from taking the time to indulge yourself, but you should always make sure that you find time to relax and enjoy yourself! There ...
Views: 649 - Natural Cure for Multiple Sclerosis - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from Ivan HinceOver the years Multiple Sclerosis has become an untameable disease, and the people that suffer will testify to that. They have aching joints, and a low quality of life. They are always tired, and lack energy normal people have, and their life expectancy is very short. Ask yourself how you ...
Views: 744 - What's My Eyeglass Frame Size? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Richard BurckhardtJust as a follow-up to our recent FrameFinder Fun - Try on Frames Online, I thought I'd provide a little explanation on the question "what's my frame size?" and where to get that information. If it's your first time to wear prescription eyeglasses, then you'll need to get a measurement by a ...
Views: 6936(2 votes) - Blood Pressure Support - Diastolic or Systolic, which is the greater risk? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Prasad AdavikolanuIt's the pressure inside the arteries. The top number (systolic) is the pressure exerted against the arteries during the contraction phase of the heartbeat. The bottom number is the (diastolic) that's the pressure exerted between contractions, when the heart muscle is relaxed. Elevations mean ...
Views: 1098 - Lifetime Warranty (Plastic Surgery) - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Ihab KharmaAge plays its number without sound. But when we hear it, it’s a crash. We live in a finite world and believe in timeless beauty. But ofcourse reality is something else. Plastic surgery or reconstructive surgery helps regain that youthful look. Body contouring surgery addresses all the areas and ...
Views: 1221 - Contact Lenses - What are My Options? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Richard BurckhardtSoft contact lenses: first introduced over 20 years ago, are made from flexible, water-absorbent plastics. These contacts are anywhere from 30 to 80 percent water. Some soft lenses are designed to be thrown away daily, weekly, or every other week depending on your eye care professional's ...
Views: 1743 - Allergies and Sinus Support - Allergies can also speed up your Heart Rate. - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Prasad AdavikolanuThe Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reports that Allergic disorders affect atleast 50 million people in the US. Type 1 Allergies and symptoms include Asthma, Eczema, Hay Fever, Headaches, swellings, fatigue, chills, sensitivity to light and Loss of Appetite. Type 2 Allergies could ...
Views: 1686 - Exercise Program #1 - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from dale brownTodays workout will consist of the following exercises remember we all must stop doing whatever we are doing to put ourselves first, Yes there I said it put yourself first! FIRST! when we are in better shape we can do a lot more for our kids ,spouses,and parents, because we have more energy and ...
Views: 967 - All Natural Vitamins - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Abdul DixonThe Greatest Vitamin in the World, endorsed by Don Lapre, is by far one of the most amazing vitamin supplements ever made. Here, at The Greatest Vitamin in the World, only the highest grade and most absorbable nutrients are used! In fact, Don Lapre compared all the nutrients we placed into The ...
Views: 975 - Principles of Smile Design - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jeremiah LewisGOLDEN RULE (Golden Proportion) The golden rule is an ancient principle used in mathematics, art and architecture to provide a guide for esthetic pleasing proportion. A line is divided into two parts such that one part is the mean and the other part is the extreme. The ratio of proportion is ...
Views: 1860 - Chronic Sinus Infections: Fungus May be to Blame - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Mike HaraderHealth experts estimate that 37 million Americans are affected by sinus infections every year. In fact, health care providers report nearly 32 million cases of chronic sinus infections to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention annually. Even more startling is that Americans spend $5.8 ...
Views: 1645 - Big Blue - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Levitea CastleWhen I was in college, I lived on the fourth floor of a school apartment building. The dorm-like room was equipped with two bedrooms and two study rooms. (I use the term “study” loosely you understand, first time away from home and all…) It had a shared bathroom with a shower ...
Views: 752 - Antioxidants - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from John StevensANTIOXIDANTS - Dr Hoover Healthy Coffee Newsletter Vol. 3 Antioxidants protect the cells in our bodies. Studies have shown that they play a key role in living a longer and healthier life. Antioxidants protect our bodies from free radicals that can damage DNA and therefore cause our cells to ...
Views: 714 - A Healthy Lifestyle Requires a Healthy Home - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from James WilmerIn order to support a healthy lifestyle, one must think about more than eating right, regular exercise and taking vitamin supplements. A healthy body needs a healthy home to give it the all-around support that complements a healthy lifestyle - and choosing green cleaning products can help. ...
Views: 721 - The Terrible Truth About How Karma Works - by Sooner or Later, You're Dancin' With the Reaper: While on Earth, you are living in the worlds of karma and reincarnation. As Soul you are eternal. You have past, present, and future lives. To grow in love, joy, and awareness, you reincarnate into a series of physical bodies to experience ...
Views: 7396 - Herbalife and the LA Shape Diet - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Steve MaszlagiDr. David Heber, Director, UCLA Centre for Human Nutrition has worked with thousands of patients in Los Angeles over the last twenty years. He has developed the philosophy and science behind how you can analyse your body shape, personalise your protein needs, and metabolism not only to lose ...
Views: 1298 - Acne: Common Illness May Be Increased By Usage of Antibiotics for Acne - by According to experts based in last researches, the usage of antibiotics for acne may increase common illness or diseases, what it was demonstrated by an experiment in which a group of individuals that was treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks (all of hem were volunteers). ...
Views: 832 - Women's Health Focus - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Jennifer KaysWomen’s Health Focus Interest in women’s health has exploded over the past few decades, both in the medical profession and in society as a whole. Popular topics, among researchers and magazine publishers alike, include hormone replacement therapy, breast cancer, heart disease, the ...
Views: 1011 - Migraine and Stress - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Richard HaighWhat is a migraine headache? · A very severe pain felt on one or sometimes both sides of the head. · As well as this pain there may be nausea and vomiting. · Can occur at any time · Pain is mostly around the temples or behind the eyes · Sensitive to sound and light · Can last a few hours or ...
Views: 948 - The Secret to Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Don PriceIn the medical community, "obesity" is generally said to be present in women with more than 30% body fat and men with more than 25% body fat. "Morbid obesity," a more serious condition still, occurs when a person is 50-100% or 100 pounds above his or her ideal body weight or has more than 39% ...
Views: 1294 - You Can Get More Satisfaction with Scandinavian Flower Pollen - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Mike A Vincent - Uri InternationalFinally I’ve found a product – called Roplex – that can help me to have more fulfilment in my love life. It’s an all natural substance and has no known side effects. It’s easy to take and the results are superb. The name comes from the term ‘roping’, ...
Views: 2765 - The Case for “Change” in Wellness Programs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Michelle Taylor"75% of health care spending pays for illnesses which are preventable". - Centers for Disease Control Four of the leading causes of death in the nation—heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease —are directly linked to unhealthy lifestyles and tobacco use. ...
Views: 1263 - ASPARTAME - A BITTER SWEETENER? - by Aspartame, known to the public as NutraSweet, Equal and Spoonful, has been the subject of controversy since it first became an ingredient in food products in 1981. In 1985, Americans used 800 million pounds of Aspartame, with an average intake of 5.8 pounds per person. They consumed more than 20 ...
Views: 4327 - Drugs Effects on Nutritional Status - by Loop Diuretics (furosemide):
-Excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, hydrogen ion, calcium, magnesium, ammonium, bicarbonate and possibly phosphate is enhanced.
-After 4 weeks of furosemide use, thiamin concentrations and transketolase activity was significantly reduced.
Thiazide Diuretics ...
Views: 1072 - Vinegar Douche - by In the morning use:
2 tsp. cider vinegar mixed in 1 Cup warm water.
In the evening use:
1 Tbl. Plain, living yogurt mixed in 1 Cup warm water
BAKING SODA DOUCHE
1 Cup of Baking soda mixed in 1 Qt. of water
In the evening use:
1 Tbl. plain yogurt mixed in 1 Cup of warm water. Use one or two ...
Views: 13535(2 votes) - Green-Clean Your Home - by Many commercial household cleaners contain ingredients that are toxic, corrosive, or flammable. Get rid of them and substitute safe cleaners you can make with five common ingredients.
From NATURAL HEALTH, SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 1994
I've been cleaning my home for years with commercial products ...
Views: 814 - How to Care for your Stiches - by 1. It is important that you avoid any contact with water for the first 2 days following surgery.
2. For the next three days,(3-5) it is important to not soak in water. You may take a shower but avoid leaving the stitched area in the path of the direct stream of water. Avoid baths and ...
Views: 2301 - 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: 1083 - 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: 2608 - 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: 934 - 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: 793 - 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: 774 - 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: 10887(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: 785 - 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: 816 - 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: 811 - 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 ...
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