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- Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Medicines and Herbs - by What is Ayurveda and Its Importance? Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means 'the science of life'. ayur means "life" and veda means "science. India system which largely depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine. ...
Views: 1224 - How Many Calories Do I Need Per Day? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2005 from Marc DavidHow Do I Calculate Caloric Needs Based On My Goal (gain/loss/maintain)? Listen, figuring out how many calories a day you need to lose weight, maintain your weight or gain weight really isn’t too hard. And with the formula I’m about to give you plus a very cool website, you can easily track ...
Views: 28126(10 votes) - Common SenseStrengthTraining - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2005 from Joe KarszenEverybody asks the question on how to go about a strength training program. Where do I start, how do I begin, where do I go, what age to start at, and what do I need? These are all common questions on beginning a strength training program. I will go over these common asked questions in ...
Views: 2787 - Three Major Reasons Why You Are Not Thriving - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Master Emotional Release Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. 1. You are holding on to old emotional baggage. Most of the emotion you feel in a day is not even about today. You are just ...
Views: 813 - Terminal Cancer Patients Fighting Back With Omega-3 Fats - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2005 from Joseph MercolaIn 2000, a 78-year-old man was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and told by his doctor he had only a few months to live. Tumors Down to 10 Percent Today, the cancerous tumors in his lungs have shrunk to 10 percent of what they were in 2000, according to last year's computed tomography ...
Views: 835 - Traditional Cure For Abdominal Bloating ,Stomach Pains - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from jim johnson"Stomach gas is an extremely universal problem which largely results due to improper eating habits." Just as the problem is extremely common, so has modern medicine derived novel ways to keep the problems in check - antacids. How modern antacids work? As the name suggests, antacids work ...
Views: 1155 - Can Breast Cancer be Prevented? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopSometimes it seems that every magazine, newspaper, radio show, and piece of mail has a headline declaring that every woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is increasing. There is a numbing feeling of inevitability in these pronouncements. More and more women think about breast cancer as a ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Health Benefits of Tea - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2005 from Linda BinnsOne of the undeniable pleasures of the cold-weather season is warming up with a cup of steaming hot tea. And while enjoying the warmth and flavors of one of the world’s most popular beverages, tea-drinkers also can reap many health benefits from their daily cuppa. As a native of England, ...
Views: 6560 - The Ultimate Drug for Treating Depression - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2005 from Joseph MercolaMore and more researchers and physicians are coming to the conclusion that exercise can be as effective as antidepressants in reducing the symptoms of major depression. Group or Solitary Both Work Many studies have shown that exercise in a group setting is highly effective, and new research is ...
Views: 778 - 7 Tips to End Night Time Eating - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Kathryn Martyn SmithStop Being Influenced by Food Advertising The news is full of stories about obesity and overweight and the food industry fully intends to place the blame squarely on you, despite the fact they spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year in an effort to entice us to buy more and more of ...
Views: 863 - Grapes May Prevent Alzheimer's - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Joseph MercolaResveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, may be prove to be a potent weapon in the battle against Alzheimer's. Fights Amyloid-Beta Peptides A study has shown that it lowers levels of the amyloid-beta peptides, which are responsible for the plaques leading to Alzheimer's disease. ...
Views: 832 - Scaring Kids Away From Fast Food - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Joseph MercolaAccording to a study by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), roughly a third of children polled didn't know the main ingredient in French fries. And, about 10 percent of them thought fries were mostly made of oil; others suggested eggs, flour, and even apples.This may be part of the reason ...
Views: 853 - To Chose or Excuse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyOne of the best things about being diagnosed with ADD is that you finally have an explanation for many of the challenges you experience in life. So this is why it's hard for me to get started and follow through! This is why it's hard for me to pay attention in meetings! This is why it's ...
Views: 1013 - "Just say no" ain't enough to avoid holiday weight gain - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Pauline WallinThe holiday season is coming up fast. For weeks magazines and newspapers have been printing recipes and alluring photographs of rich, mouth-watering goodies such as cookies, candies, dips, and calorie-laden drinks. Then, in the same issue, they offer guidance on how not to eat all this stuff. ...
Views: 1105 - Childhood Obesity: Your Kids And Heart Disease! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Ray KellyShockingly, it is estimated that 22 million of the world's children under 5 are overweight or obese and approximately one in four American children are overweight. The problem this presents is that these children are more susceptible to pediatric hypertension, type II diabetes, greater risk of ...
Views: 836 - TOP TEN WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE AND INVOLVED DURING THE POST RETIREMENT YEARS - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Donna BradshawThe retirement years can be the best time of your life. It is a time when you have more flexibility; you’re older, wiser and have a better idea about what you want to do with your life and what is important to you. However, there is a great deal of security with having a predictable job. ...
Views: 1105 - What is Vibrational Healing? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Elizabeth HessWHAT IS VIBRATIONAL HEALING? What is vibrational healing? When I started on my quest to understand and answer this question many years ago I was a practicing Herbalist in Southern California, living on five acres and growing many of the herbs I used in my practice. Although I understood that ...
Views: 1231 - Dynamic Breathing Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Michael CohenDynamic Breathing Exercises with Michael Cohen, Founder of the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation "Before breathing exercises it took me 45 minutes to really get into my stride when off road mountain biking. Within 2 weeks of breathing exercises, the warm up period disappeared. At the end ...
Views: 8057 - Positive Aikido - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Derek EastmanPositive Aikido Fighting Arts International . Henry Ellis describes the early days of British Aikido. I was born in Yorkshire, in May 1936 in a little coal mining village called Brampton, near Rotherham. A place where you had to fight your way to and from school each day. Introduction to ...
Views: 1346 - Bring Balance to Life... - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2005 from Neil FellowesWhen you think of living a balanced life, think about Robin Hood. Hood lived a spirited life, while endeavouring to harmonise the imbalance of wealth - pinching from the rich and shelling it out the poor - he communed with nature and attended to the work-life balance like a saint - partying with ...
Views: 718 - Excerpt: MicroMiracles: Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2005 from Yolanda CardenThe Stress of Poor Digestion These days, everyone seems to be climbing on the nutrition bandwagon. Books and articles offering dietary advice abound, and health food stores are thriving. The trouble is, much of the available information is contradictory at best and inaccurate -- and potentially ...
Views: 1537 - Weight Loss Sabotage: "I Deserve It" - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2005 from Carol SolomonA few weeks ago, I wrote about feeling deserving to lose weight. But this is about a different issue . . . It is that feeling you get . . . sometimes an almost imperceptible thought before you overeat. "I deserve it." "I have worked so hard." "I have put up with so much." "I deserve ...
Views: 952 - Weight Loss Survey: Why Dieters Fail To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2005 from Anne CollinsCurrent levels of overweight and obesity, together with weight-related disease, have made weight control a major health priority throughout America. Yet statistics indicate that average weight reduction on conventional diets adds up to a mere 5-8 pounds per year. So why do we find dieting so ...
Views: 1028 - Women and Incontinence - End the Suffering - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2005 from Sandra BauerUrinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine which has become a significant problem among women. Approximately 11 million women affected by incontinence. One in four ages 30-59 experience incontinence episodes. Many individuals feel this a natural part of aging when in fact - it is ...
Views: 797 - Natural ADD Supplements -- Say No to Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2005 from edward jonesNatural ADD Supplements – Alternative Treatment for ADD/ADHD A big concern of parents these days is if and when they are going to receive the "official" diagnosis - that little Johnny or little Susie has ADD/ADHD. They were aware that their child was a bit overactive. And the report from the ...
Views: 4279 - Boost Your Sex Drive Without Dieting! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2005 from Myrna CaudillYour sexual desire increases as your waist line decreases! New research has shown that losing about 13% of your bodyweight over a two year period boosts sexual desire. Your sex drive increases because you feel more sexuallyattractive. 200 people weighing an average weight close to 250 ...
Views: 762 - Diabetes: Plain Talk About The Basics - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2005 from Bill UrellWith diabetes, an attitude of 'ignore it and hope it goes away' can kill you. Literally. Diabetes is basically a disease that interferes with the ability of our bodies to use food for energy and growth. One thing that happens when we digest food is that some of it is converted into glucose ...
Views: 1500 - Learning to Live a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2005 from Martin HarshbergerLearn to Live a Healthy Life: People are obsessed with dieting and weight loss! Don't believe me? Just tune-in to any source of advertising...you're instantly bombarded with the latest diet schemes and "Hollywood" food fads. Here in America, we have built a thriving industry trying to control ...
Views: 699 - Raising a Whole Food Child in a Processed Food World - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2005 from Joseph MercolaNext Page>> By Colleen Huber, Naturopathyworks During at least some of their childhood, you've probably watched your son or daughter notice "the grass is definitely greener elsewhere." One of the biggest challenges to your family's healthy lifestyle is your child's perception that ...
Views: 679 - Male Menopause? Not! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Nicolette BeardMale Menopause? NOT! It's hard to adjust to a world seemingly spinning out of control. Getting ahead in the "old" economy is getting harder and harder. There are limited resources for men who want to challenge the status quo, who want to break out from the "shoulds" that rule them, who are ...
Views: 960 - Tips for Getting a Great Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Hiram PerezIs it difficult for you to "roll out of bed" in the morning? Do you have a hard time concentrating in the morning and feel like you're running around in a fog for most of the day? Are you constantly trying to "snap yourself out of it?" If this sounds like you, then you may not be getting ...
Views: 801 - 7 Tips for Eating Out Without Gaining Weight - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2005 from Kathryn Martyn SmithAre You Addicted to Restaurants? What used to be considered a treat, going out for dinner, has become more common that cooking at home, and we think we're better off? Think again. Restaurants, fast foods and highly processed foods are turning us into a nation of fat and sluggish people. It's ...
Views: 930 - How do you discover and live your passion? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2005 from Craig NathansonHow do you discover and live your passion? This is the seventh article in a ten-part series based on Craig Nathanson's trademark "Ten P" model for vocational happiness. By Craig Nathanson The Vocational Coach™ This is a question we all want to answer… …especially in mid-life where ...
Views: 2728 - Quartz Crystals: Science or Magic? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Daniel NoyesThere is no question that quartz crystals are very special. They have been revered throughout the ages as symbols of beauty, health and often power. The latter is sometimes referred to as key to the rise and fall of the mythical civilization of Atlantis. More recently quartz crystals have been ...
Views: 17064(1 vote) - Your Pillow Is Likely Infected With Fungus and You Don't Even Know It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Joseph MercolaAccording to researchersyour pillows may be home for millions of fungal spores, . Aspergillus The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which is the species most commonly found in pillows, is also the most likely to cause disease. The resulting syndrome, aspergillosis, has become the leading ...
Views: 1405 - How to Lower your blood pressure quikly - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Fabiola GroshanIn most cases, the secondary diseases that follow the high blood pressure manifest long time after the hypertension and it's symptoms appear. To provide a treatment for hypertension and to lower blood pressure quickly it is significant to discover it's existence in the beginning phase, before it ...
Views: 742 - Water and Exercise: Stay Hydrated! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Ray KellyOur bodies are made up of over 75% water. We all know that without water, there is no life. In fact we can only live 3 days without it. However, water has been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. However, water is a healthier and more necessary drink ...
Views: 801 - Elliptical Trainer vs Stationary Bike - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2005 from Rich RojasWhen I joined my first commercial gym back in 1988 I began to explore new approaches to weight training. The wide assortment of weight training equipment was staggering for someone who had worked out in the basement for years with just a barbell set and a weight bench. My new gym had a vast ...
Views: 1648 - Walking For Weight Loss: How many calories does it burn? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Ray KellyPeople who walk daily have a lesser incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves ...
Views: 1174 - 7 Simple Weight Loss Feasting Tips for the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Tracy LeeHere comes Halloween... and the start of the "season of feasting" for a lot of folks around here.It's become a sort of time-honored "tradition" for Americans to put on weight between Halloween and New Year's Day. Some would even say it's to be expected -- "After all, it's the holidays!", they ...
Views: 787 - Running for Weight lost?...Slow down - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2005 from Mubarakah IbrahimRunning For Weight Loss…….Slow Down You may be out running your fat burning hormones By Mubarakah Ibrahim CPT So you’ve loved running since your track days of high school. It’s simple, you can do it anywhere and all you need is some good running shoes and pair of comfy cotton footies. But now ...
Views: 818 - Are You Suffering From Hypothyroidism? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2005 from Rita LouiseWhen someone is experiencing hypothyroidism the thyroid gland is impaired, producing too little thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is due primarily to a dysfunction of the thyroid gland itself. If the thyroid gland is removed, obviously, the body is unable to produce any thyroid hormone. If the ...
Views: 1093 - Ancient Hawaiian Healing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Belinda FarrellThe traditional Huna therapists use ancient symbols and the chanting of ancient tonal patterns to activate the cells of the patient through energized sound and light. I have created three CDs: Chant and Forgiveness, EnCHANTment, and Sleepy Time Chant. I have placed powerful healing symbols ...
Views: 3527 - The Truth About Taking An Aspirin a Day To Prevent Heart Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Jay VillaverdeWe've all heard the theory about taking an aspirin a day to keep heart attacks away. Can a little pill that you find on the shelf of every pharmacy or grocery store, taken once a day, really protect you from heart attacks or stroke? One particular report, published in a British Medical ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Coaching the vocation of mid-life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Craig NathansonCoaching the vocation of mid-life by Milt Bullard - Correspondent Posted on October 21, 2005 http://www.brentwoodpress.com/html/bwdhome.htm Since moving here last July, one thing Craig Nathanson has noticed is “the 10,000 people commuting out of Brentwood down Vasco Road to miserable jobs.” It ...
Views: 970 - Digital SLR Camera versus a Compact Digital Camera - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Victoria WilliamsDigital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are excellent cameras that produce clearer, sharper and more colourful images than most point and shoot digital cameras available. With prices falling rapidly, they are now more affordable then ever. With the price gap between an entry model digital SLR ...
Views: 4597(1 vote) - Getting around on your Kauai Vacation - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Steven AndersonPlanning a vacation to Kauai probably has you pretty excited about seeing all of the amazing beaches and natural landmarks, however you are probably curious how you are going to get around, if you need to rent a car or taxi, or if there is some other option for you. Basically, if you are really ...
Views: 5458(1 vote) - The Common Sense Approach to Fitness and Wellness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Martin HarshbergerCommon Sense Approach to Fitness and Wellness: "Common sense isnot so common." Voltaire Do you ever wonder why people behave as they do? I am constantly amazed at the behavior of people and the things they do. As I get older I get more and more curious and spend much more time thinking ...
Views: 649 - 3 Best Ways to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Junji TakanoDid you know that Iron Deficiency Anemia affects about 20% of the world’s population? It is also the most common type of anemia caused by inadequate dietary intake or absorption of iron. But if you do suffer from iron deficiency anemia due to lack of iron in your body, don’t look again on those ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Miracle Healer, 'John of God' of Brazil - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Tony GarzaThousands of people from around the world diagnosed as terminal or incurable by modern medicine travel thousands of miles each month, enduring long international flights and exhausting bus rides to Abadiania. A small town in the mountains of central Brazil. They come to see miracle healer, Joao ...
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