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- Laughter Reduces Your Stress - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that a good belly laugh is good for you and simultaneously reduces your stress? Did you know that a recent University of Maryland study concluded that subjects who watched excerpts from a funny movie improved the blood flow to their hearts by 22 percent? Since your blood vessels ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - My 5 Top Immune System Boosters - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Your immune system is truly fascinating in its’ complexity…it’s certainly one of the most complicated and hardest working systems of the amazing biological machine that we know as the human body – your body – but it can be quite delicate and is often easily stressed and even ...
Views: 1525 - A Healthy Immune System Equals Healthy People - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Ron SaucironYoung people rarely become afflicted with some of the serious life-threatening diseases like Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. Why? Because their immune systems are operating at peak efficiency, activating and deactivating precisely when needed to eradicate whatever threat ...
Views: 1440 - What to do if you have a Cold or Flu! - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Julie DohertyWhat is a Cold/Flu? Colds and flu are distinct and separate upper respiratory infections, triggered by different viruses. (Outdoor environment - drafts, wetness, temperature changes, etc. do not cause either of these illnesses.) The flu is more serious, because it can spread to the lungs, and ...
Views: 1482 - Overcoming Burnout by Understanding Your Immune System - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Julie DohertyHow “your” Immune System Works & Overcoming Adrenal Exhaustion An army of millions of microscopic soldiers operates within you, each one ready to spring into battle against invading germs and to do sentry duty to prevent disease from occurring in the first place. How you feed these soldiers ...
Views: 1743 - 8 Naturally Healthy Tips to Help Prevent a Cold or Flu - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Julie DohertyAs we are more than likely aware, there are no known cures as such for colds and flu: however there are some steps that we can put into place to help prevent them or at least have them less debilitating should we get one. By including these tips you will not only help prevent colds and flu but ...
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Views: 1493 - Strong Immune System Is The Best Flu Prevention - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Online HerbsImmune system is the first line of defense to your body which is responsible for protecting body against foreign material like bacteria and virus. Immune system is the network of different cells, tissues, and organs in the body which fend off many illnesses including flu. How your immune ...
Views: 1278 - Blood Type Diet: Karma of blood type O is to embrace physical vitality - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Bruce DicksonI stumbled into a pattern with blood types and protein. The original Blood Type Diet book says blood type O persons need more protein and higher quality because they are more physically active. After a few years of observing myself and clients, it came abundantly clear many spiritual types ...
Views: 2099 - 2 Immune System Boosters You May Not Know About - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumHumans are pretty inventive. Our creativity has changed our quality of life infinitesimally over the centuries. But nature still outdoes us in many areas. We have yet to best the sophistication, flexibility, and precise responsiveness of our immune system when it comes to warding off illness ...
Views: 1570 - ***The Reach-Out-And-Touch-Everything Immune System - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Bette DowdellDid you ever wonder how your body protects itself from disease? More important, did you ever wonder how you could help get the job done? Well, you probably know that your immune system leads the battle against diseases. And you may even know this defense system is the most complicated system ...
Views: 1351 - ***Hypoglycemia: First The Truck Hits You, Then You Pass Out - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Bette DowdellMost of us know that our bodies create insulin to handle the sugary treats we eat. And most of us know we get diabetes if our insulin can’t get the job done. What few of us know is what happens when insulin does its job too well. It’s hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, and it’s the pits. I’ve ...
Views: 1466 - Fight off this common illness with this simple trick - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA daily dose of vitamin C and regular handwashing are both good methods to boost our immune system. Those simple and effective ways to keep us healthy are important, especially during cold and flu season when we need extra help to fight the spread of illness. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - ***How Much Protein Do You Need? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Bette DowdellThe government’s food pyramid and leading poobahs recommend that we eat very little protein, which is a no-science, no-facts recipe for disaster. In fact, most politically-correct thinking about health leads to poor health, even disease and death. How much protein you need is a case in ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - ***Mold Allergies And The Immune System - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Bette DowdellMold allergies are as common as dirt. Perhaps because the mold spores that cause the allergy are in dirt–from sea to shining sea and around the world, and dirt is out to play dirty tricks on you. Of course, any body of water, such as a lake, produces clouds of mold spores to play havoc with ...
Views: 1991 - Your Best Defense Against Viral Infections Is Not In The Medicine Cabinet - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumFlu seasons around the corner . . . and even worse epidemics seem to be poised to spread through the country. Is our medical system prepared for these threats? We worry and question our doctors anxiously, hoping for some answers. But while conventional medical interventions can make a ...
Views: 1518 - ***Bette’s Excellent Adventure - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Bette DowdellMold is my enemy, and it’s everywhere! In fact, it lives in all the soil, in all the world. Well, you ask, if mold lives in the dirt, how can it jump up and attack? Ah, my little chickadee, it has no need to do anything. The gentlest breeze wafts mold spores into the air where they weasel ...
Views: 1396 - ***The Unknown Glands of the Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Bette DowdellOur thymus gland, leader of the immune system’s world, starts out strong, but as the years go by, sayeth the poobahs, it becomes a shadow of its former self, ending as just a few, lonely fat cells with no power, no glory. And that’s when cancer and other bad guys take us down. This is just ...
Views: 1355 - ***We Are Seriously Doomed - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Bette DowdellA while back, Dr. Steve Nissen, president of the American College of Cardiology, along with ten other prominent physicians, offered an outstanding proposal that would immeasurably improve medical care in this country. And what is this great idea? Take control of medicine back from Big Pharma, ...
Views: 1224 - Health Benefits of Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Paul JuellWhat is Aloe Vera? Aloe vera is a succulent plant native to East and South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, as well as other tropical and sub-tropical areas such as Latin America and the Caribbean. While there are more than 200 varieties, the one most often used medicinally is the variety aloe ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - ***The Wonder of Parsley - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2014 from Bette DowdellParsley is the Rodney Dangerfield of herbs; it gets no respect. Probably not even from Rodney Dangerfield. We’re talking NO respect. Once upon a time, most restaurants used parsley as a perky, colorful accompaniment on your plate, whatever you ordered. Most eaters ignored it, though, pretty ...
Views: 1334 - ***Facing Down Ebola - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2014 from Bette DowdellI tell you true, this Ebola thing is a mess, and the reactions to it are not promising. Medicine has nothing to offer, so they’re in a panic. Which means the media is beating a very loud drum about death and mayhem marching in shortly. Meanwhile, the President has sent soldiers, trained ...
Views: 1286 - 13 Important point about Ozonetherapy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from ivan martinez1.Ozonetherapy is also known by other names such as Major Autohemotherapy (MAH), 2.Extracorporeal Blood Ozonation. 3.Gathering a sample of blood (100~150 ml) from either arm in an Ozone resistant bottle. 4.Then passing right amount of ozone gas directly into the blood. 5.When the human ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - ***The Misery of Nerve Pain - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Bette DowdellJane asks: "Will you please write about neuropathic pain and ways to alleviate it?" Neuropathic pain, a form of neuropathy, comes from nerve damage that causes pain, tingling, and burning–alternately or all at the same time. Some liken it to electrical shocks. It's estimated that more than ...
Views: 1514 - ***Thyroid, Metabolism and All That Jazz - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Bette DowdellThyroid, Metabolism and All That Jazz Kelly asks, “How can my husband jumpstart his metabolism to lose weight? His TSH is ‘in normal limits’ at 1.1 and his Free T3 is low at 2.3, but his doctor won’t treat him since his TSH is normal.” Well, Kelly, before I launch, let me explain your ...
Views: 1144 - ***Three More Health-Improving Tips - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Bette Dowdell1. Today’s first tip is you should breathe. Well, that sounds pretty obvious, but there’s breathing and then there’s breathing. Most people, especially those in less than tip-top health, take shallow breaths. And that’s part of why they’re dragging their ...
Views: 1157 - ***Three Easy-Peasey Health Tips - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Bette DowdellYou deserve a break today, so let’s talk about some things you can do for your health that don’t require heavy lifting, grunting, panting or any other sort of exhaustion. Some people like extreme exercise, but most don’t. Either way, healthy living shouldn’t feel like punishment. And here are ...
Views: 1114 - ***The Power of Garlic - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Bette DowdellWell, now, you probably think I’m talking about the odor, but no. Powerful as it is, the smell of garlic can’t hold a candle to all the wonders this homely herb can do. And garlic’s no newcomer on the block. Back in 3748 B.C., Egyptian slaves went on strike when they didn’t get their ration ...
Views: 1146 - Ebola: Quarantine, Vitamin C, Fasting, Fever Treatment Better Than Colloidal Silver, says Physican - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Bad idea to bring Ebola to America when it was confined to Africa and could be treated better there. Ebola is a virus disease and the body’s own immunity can be helped by Vitamin C, fasting, simple diet, fever treatments. Colloidal silver may not help viruses, but may prevent secondary ...
Views: 1734 - ***A Close Look at a Multi - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Bette DowdellA doc from Harvard Medical School published some findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association a while back. The two top-notch names like Harvard and AMA aside, you’ll want to know a few things before you start believing all the article said. This study says multivitamins ...
Views: 1068 - Histamine and Allergies - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Li ZhengHistamine can dilate blood vessels to bring more blood flow and white blood cells to local areas, which causes rashes, redness, heat, and pain. This process can help the body clear up damaged tissues or can lead to chronic inflammation or allergies if too much histamine is released for too long. ...
Views: 1350 - Is Your Liver Talking to You? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Bette DowdellLiver disease is on the warpath–from sea to shining sea and around the world. If you have endocrine problems, the liver tsunami probably hit you. Perhaps your endo problems whacked the liver. Or maybe vice versa. It’s kind of like a tag team of misery. And since liver problems put a world ...
Views: 1185 - Effects of Vitamins on the Immune System - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Donna Carter-CupidWhen the immune system functions well, a person experiences good health. The immune system is akin to the engine in a motor vehicle. It must be well maintained and provided with the proper fuel for the body to function in tip-top condition. It is instrumental in warding off and fighting disease. ...
Views: 1632 - ***INNOCENT-LOOKING ENEMIES - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Bette DowdellWe’re surrounded by health enemies, and that’s a fact. Trouble is, they seem like such a part of everyday life, we don’t realize they might not be friends. One enemy was born in 1974, fluorescent lights. First, it was long tubes; now it’s curly-cue bulbs. Trouble, I ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - ***Have You Poked Your Lymph System Today? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Bette DowdellI tell you true, our bodies are a wonder. Leading the parade of wonder is our endocrine system, a model of intricate cooperation. Part of the endocrine system, the immune system, is a complex mystery all on its own. And a part of the immune system, the lymphatic system, raises ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - ***THIS SOUNDS WEIRD, BUT . . . - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Bette DowdellThe immune system is kind of a mystery. We don’t hear much about where any of our immune system parts are, what they do, how they do whatever it is they do, etc. Well, maybe you’ve heard of lymph glands. Perhaps a huge lump showed up on the side of your neck–which, you decide, ...
Views: 1318 - ***The Blank Slate of Seeing What Isn’t There - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Bette DowdellIn my articles, The Blank Slate Myth and The Dietitian’s Blank Slate, I wrote about the blind spot of seeing only what you want to see so you can do what you want to do. Today, let’s talk about the blank slate of doctors. With so many examples and so little time, where do I ...
Views: 1023 - ***The Dietitians’ Blank Slate - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Bette DowdellIn The Blank Slate Myth, I talked about parents who see newborn babies as blank slates, an invitation to push, pull and otherwise shape their kids to fit their parental fancies. Well, good luck with that. And parents aren’t the only blank-slate believers. Hoo boy! Medicine comes ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - ***The Blank Slate Myth - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Bette DowdellHave you ever met people committed to the idea that babies arrive as blank slates. Beyond body parts, a lot of noise at one end and foul deeds at the other, babies, they believe, have nothing. No personality. No talents. No will. No inbred likes or dislikes. Just pure nothingness, a blank ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - ***Enemies Are Everywhere! - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Bette DowdellHave you been reading about phthalate? (Phthal as in thal, rhymes with Hal.) Yikes! Talk about your basic poison! This stuff is murder! Phthalate is a toxic “softener” added to plastics, cosmetics and everything else they can lay their hands on. For starters, it throws the endocrine ...
Views: 1186(2 votes) - ***A Glimmer of Marginally Good News - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Bette DowdellOn May 1, 2013, neuroscientists announced, in the journal Nature, that the hypothalamus is important. Well, yeah! That baby is part of the brain and controls both the nervous system and the endocrine system, which, in turn, control everything that happens in our bodies. I think we can all ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - 2 Surprising Ways People Are Overcoming Autoimmunity Disorders - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumDo you think parasites and bacteria are bad for you? Well, you may be surprised. Because after years of doing everything we can to get rid of these “bugs”, medical researchers are now doing a major reversal. As scientists are learning, there’s a complex ecosystem of non-human life forms ...
Views: 1254 - ***Saturated Fat: Friend or Foe? - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Bette DowdellAccording to just about everything to you read or hear, saturated fat is bad, bad, bad. Dietitians say so. Doctors, too. Magazines follow along. Televisions shows such as “The Biggest Loser” agree. It’s kind of like some sort of mantra that gets repeated endlessly. One teensy little ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - ***Autoimmune Support – Natural Approaches - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDWhen I say “autoimmune support” obviously I am not supporting the illness, but am focused on supporting the rebalance and healing of the immune system. Often the way that traditional medical physicians treat an autoimmune condition is to suppress the over-active and damaging immune system ...
Views: 1547 - ***A Closer Look at Protein - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Bette DowdellAll proteins are not created equal. For instance, animal protein provides more health benefits than plant protein. To make the imbalance larger, a lot of plant protein comes from soy. Besides not having the oomph of animal protein, soy is really hard on the body. It beats up your thyroid, ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - ***Body Connections - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Bette DowdellQuite a few of you responded to the 2014 “What Should Bette Write About” Contest saying you wanted me to continue to write about how the endocrine system works. Well, murder mysteries never go out of style, and neither do the mysteries of the endocrine system. According to studies, 50% of ...
Views: 1130 - ***Your Thyroid on Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Bette DowdellPrescription drugs are dangerous, a leading cause of death year in and year out. Some drugs slay you in one fell swoop, but most just nibble your health away. To give you examples, I went to a health site that lists drug side effects. Since I write about the endocrine system, I looked at ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - ***Coconut Oil - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Bette DowdellWhat with all the publicity it’s getting lately, it probably won’t come as news to you that coconut oil’s pretty astonishing stuff. A medium-chain saturated fat, wondrous coconut oil blesses the socks off your body. First, since our endocrine system makes its hormones from saturated fat, ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - ***Death by Caffeine? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Bette DowdellPerhaps you read about the death of John Jackson, of West Midands, England. The 40-year-old Mr. Jackson, unable to work because of advanced liver cirrhosis, the result of years of heavy drinking, is said to have died from eating mints. How could mints, specifically Hero Instant Energy ...
Views: 1337 - ***Symptoms vs. Causes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Bette DowdellMedicos diagnose and treat symptoms. All day, every day, only symptoms matter. The cause of the symptoms gets scant, if any, attention. But putting Band-Aids on symptoms–which I call the patch, patch, patch approach–doesn’t work. For instance, diabetes shows up when the body can’t handle ...
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