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The Role of the "Health Insurance Broker" By : Jimmy Wild A health insurance broker is just like any other type of broker; this one just happens to specialize in the field of health insurance. A broker is somewhat like a matchmaker. His responsibility is to match up those seeking health insurance with health insurance companies that most closely match that person or group's needs. The Top 5 Healing Foods For Healthy, Glowing Skin By : Chester Ku-Lea Are you one of those consumers? Shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat an assortment of skin issues, like wrinkles and dryness. For a fraction of the cost you can treat these skin troubles naturally by eating these 5 healing foods. Want to Be Healthier? Try Drinking Green Tea By : Patricia Wagner Want to be healthier? Green tea has many surprising health benefits to enhance your health. Learn more... Health Care Costs is Rising - What you need to know By : Jimmy Wild For many Americans who are unable to afford the health care they need, rising costs represent an ever-increasing barrier to medical services and products. Clenbuterol By : anasteroids Clenbuterol is a very widely used drug and has quite a reputation. A good one among athletes and recreational users, and a very bad one among those people who know very little about illegal performance enhancing aids. Its not a steroid. In fact, the only medical use for which Clenbuterol is generally prescribed (and now being less and less prescribed thanks to its illegitimate use) is for obstructions of the air-way. People with chronic breathing disorders like asthma use this as a bronchodilato Natural Collagen regenerating and rejuvenating gel. By : Dom What is collagen? The simple answer is that it is a protein but a very special one. We should know that collagen is the most powerful protein in our system. Many of us think that collagen is responsible for wrinkles and aging of our faces but this is only partially true. We would like to show you that collagen is one of the most important components of our body which also holds the body together. The name collagen is derived from Greek and means healing, bonding. A Beautiful Smile and Your Teeth By : Bakhru Teeth are on show every time you speak and when you smile. An attractive smile is an important part of beauty. Is Personalized Medicine at our Doorstep? By : Simon Evans New genetic screening technologies promise to aid in the treatment of many diseases and disorders. This is an incredibly powerful approach for medical science but a potentially huge head ache for medical ethics. Aging Gracefully: How Scarlet and Rhett Might Have Done It By : Barbara Morris, R.Ph. It’s clear that “aging gracefully” means different things to different people. To me, aging gracefully means letting go, just letting life happen. It's giving up goals, dreams, productivity, and challenge. It’s placidly waiting for death. You get to a place where, as Rhett Butler would say, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn." You don’t need to spend $1200 per tooth for a whiter smile By : Jim McDonald It is projected that Americans will fork out about $2 billion on Teeth Whitening alternatives this year, making it the most popular 'cosmetic practice' being carried out. Actually, near enough to 10 million Americans will use some kind of professional whitening practice, but becoming more commonplace are the Diy whitening products. The "Today Show" and The Worst Consumer Mattress Advice In The History of The World By : Jonathan Banks What makes a mattress a "good mattress" what are the specific featues and beenfits you should be asking for? What do you need to know before you go into the mattress store? This article helps clear some of the confusion many consumers have when the time comes to purchase a new mattress The Good Doctor’s Advice on Controlling Cholesterol--Naturally By : Mary Desaulniers In the face of far too many television commercials harping on drugs to control cholesterol level, reading the Good Doctor is like getting a breath of fresh air! That's because he recommends common foods and supplements that can lower cholesterol levels naturally. Vitamins and Hair Loss : The Nutritional Connection By : Danna Schneider Hair loss and balding is not only a huge and increasing problem for men with male pattern baldness, but it is also unfortunately on the rise for women. Research suggests that there are actually genetic causes for balding, but there are also hormonal imbalances at work, and sometimes even vitamin and mineral deficiencies which only add to and accelerate hair loss and thinning. Be the Star of Your Own Anti-Aging “Today Show” By : Barbara Morris, R.Ph. The mental and physical decline that accompanies the aging process – is it inevitable? Or is it a result of cultural influences and how we live? Like perfectly programmed robots we march into old age, fully accepting consensus thinking, archaic tradition, and contemporary cultural norms. It’s not necessarily bad – it’s the uncritical acceptance of “this is the way it should be” that seals our fate into premature decline. The Four Categories of Brainwaves By : Stephen Pierce This article focuses on the four categories of brainwaves - what they are and what they do. Broad Health Effects By : Dr. Randy Wysong Alteration of the fatty acid content of the diet has much potential beyond just cardiovascular and inflammatory effects. The scientific literature is unveiling new diseases that may be altered, cured, or prevented with fatty acid therapy. Atherogenesis By : Dr. Randy Wysong The putative ability of fish oils to affect cardiovascular health has focused considerable attention on lipid nutriture. Investigations of societies consuming high levels of omega-3 and -9 oils as well as both prospective and retrospective scientific studies have demonstrated the increasing importance of dietary fats. Lipids In Inflammation By : Dr. Randy Wysong Inflammation is a broad term describing the body's reaction to injury. It is a necessary process enabling defense against toxins and pathogens, protection against further damage, and repair of tissue. Fatty Acid Pathways By : Dr. Randy Wysong Fatty acids exist in the body primarily as triglycerides and phospholipids. Phospholipids make up the bilipid membrane of cells and the membranes of organelles within the cytoplasm. Essential Fatty Acids By : Dr. Randy Wysong Linoleic and linolenic acid contain omega-6 and 3 bonds and are necessary for mammalian metabolism. These two fatty acids are therefore essential fatty acids (EFA) and must be supplied by the diet. Lipid Biochemistry By : Dr. Randy Wysong Fatty acids contain from 4 to 22 carbon atoms. They can be saturated, having no double bonds in the carbon chain, mono-unsaturated with one double bond in the chain, or polyunsaturated with several double bonds in the fatty acid. Can you Avoid the Flu by Changing your Attitude? By : Simon Evans Positive mental attitudes have been touted for decades. Now new research shows that a 'PMA' can actually decrease your odds of getting sick. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and the Stress Spiral By : Mark Shaw People with Fibromyalgia and CFS often cite a high stress environment at time of onset. Stress appears to be highly implicated as a factor in the etiology of these syndromes, and also a factor involved in maintainenance and exacerbation of symptoms post onset. In part one I detail causes of the "stress spiral". The confusion around depression and CFS/FM. The importance of understanding the relationship between stress, recuperation, CFS and FM. Aging in a Straightjacket? How to Avoid Being Old By : Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Want to stay young forever? Yes, you can with the help of one approach to being young that is rarely considered in anti-aging discussion. The Effects of Sun on the Eyes By : Jaks Lloyd Hot weather, stronger sun, sun bathing, swimming pools, air conditioning and dry atmospheres are all factors that can adversely affect the eye and cause vision problems. Secrets of the Nurse Healers By : Kate Loving Shenk Secrets Abound for all Nurse Healers: The Following are Only a Few. How to Choose a Health Insurance? By : JennyBlack Health insurance is indeed a much needed insurance. But before availing any health insurance it should be clear on your mind what you are going for. Ask the insurer to give out maximum information on a particular policy of your choice. Availing a health insurance from an online insurance agency is a good option as they have a number of discounts. Government benefits – helping you through injury or illness By : Benedict Rohan If you’re incapacitated for any reason and are unable to work, you may qualify to receive certain benefits from the government to assist you. This is one of a series of guides to government benefits, in which you’ll find practical information on the range of benefits that may be available to you. Eat, Drink and Be Healthy? By : Simon Evans Several scientific advances have been made on weight control and improving health. Yet the media hypes them up so much to proclaim another 'magic bullet' discovery. What's the real truth behind these studies and how can they benefit you? Medicine As Art By : Kate Loving Shenk Medicine As Art is an attitude. Health Care Practitioners would benefit from a more expansive attitude towards medical responsibilities. This article outlines a way to adapt to this more all embracing point-of-view. What is Cholesterol By : Patrick Lewis Cholesterol is a soft, waxy, fat-like material that is made by the liver. Cholesterol serves many vital functions, and is part of every cell in the body. Our bodies require cholesterol to maintain healthy cell walls, make hormones, make vitamin D, and to make bile acids. Take The Mystery Out Of Blood Pressure By : Patrick Lewis Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Unless otherwise noted, blood pressure refers to systemic arterial blood pressure. Systemic arterial blood pressure is the pressure in the large arteries that deliver blood to any body parts other than the lungs. Blood pressure values are universally stated in millimeters of mercury or mmHg. Are you chronically dehydrated? By : Matt C This article looks at chronic dehydration and the steps you can take to avoid it and the health problems it causes. More than just Life Insurances By : Sam Insurance, as we all know is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of potential financial loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a potential loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for a premium and duty of care. How to Get Rid of Stomach and Bowel Problems By : Knut Holt Here are some simple advices about how you can get rid of unpleasant symptoms from your stomach and bowel due to bad lifestyle habits. Psycho-Emotional Practice: PNE Balancing Therapy. December 2004 By : D. Starwynn The purpose of this article is to introduce a method called PNE balancing therapy, which can be effective in evaluating and treating a wide range of mind-body (psychosomatic) complaints. Should I Go On Meds? By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. There are many medications for anxiety and depression. Yet anxiety and depression are not caused by a lack of these medications. There are some important things to consider regarding these medications. Here is what I tell my clients when they ask me if they should go on meds: “If your anxiety or depression feels so unmanageable that you are not able to do the inner work you need to do to heal, then meds might help you stabilize enough to give you an opportunity to heal.... No Pain No Gain: Therapy Is A Great Way To Better Your Body and Change Your Life By : Therapy is a great way to get around surgery or more invasive medical treatments, and can also be used to heal from such medical events. Therapy can be painful, but it is generally worth it in the end. How to Find Energy for Your Dream When You Work Full-Time By : Suzanne Falter-Barns Good news: it’s entirely possible for those who loathe their jobs to overcome the usual obstacles, and actually find a more suitable line of work. The key is in managing energy – one of the key things people say keeps them from actively pursuing their dreams in life. Home Remedies for Headaches By : Bakhru Certain home remedies have been found beneficial in the treatment of various types of headaches. Lemon is valuable in bilious headache. Benefits of Fasting By : Bakhru The aim of fasting may be reduction of weight, improvement of health or to remove a certain ailment of the body. Signs of special improvements on account of fasting are seen in every situation, though, in case of reduction of weight, the signs observed are fewer. Easy Tips to Aging Gracefully By : Bakhru 1. Have a purpose in life. Women who enjoy long, fruitful lives inevitably feel that they have a reason to live and a purpose that they are meant to fulfill. This is different for every woman, because each of us is unique. If you Easy Remedies to Improve Your Body Detoxify. By : Bakhru The following steps will help you reduce your exposure to toxic substances, which eases the burden on your body's organs of detoxification. Easy Guide to Control Blood-Sugar Levels By : Bakhru Sugar is the primary culprit in the development of hypoglycemia and diabetes. While sugar does provide a temporary boost of energy, eating it too frequently puts tremendous stress on the organs and glands that regulate blood-sugar levels. Exercise and Blood Sugar By : Bakhru Exercise is essential for maintaining healthy blood-sugar levels. Regular moderate exercise enhances the ability of cells to respond to insulin and to absorb glucose. Easy Guide to Prevent Varicose Veins By : Bakhru The swollen, twisted, and discolored veins that are characteristic of varicose veins occur when blood pools in the legs and distorts the veins. The Four Basic Principles of a Healthful Diet By : Bakhru 1. Eat a diet rich in whole, unrefined, nutrient-dense foods. Fresh, natural, minimally processed foods are the richest in nutrients, including the trace compounds that are critical for optimal health. Air-Bath and Good Health By : Bakhru Air is of prime importance for life. One may live for a few days without food or perhaps even without water. But it is impossible to survive even for a minute or two without air. Advantages of Water By : Bakhru In addition to the regimen related to the internal functioning of the body such as diet and exercise, the Naturopathic system of healing makes use of several remedial procedures external to the body. Three Necessity for Good Health. By : Bakhru Most people are born healthy and most diseases are self-created. A person living a natural life does not fall sick. Birds and animals are seldom sick. Human beings are the most unnatural creatures. A healthy life, free from ailments, is necessary for a happy life, and a healthy life has its foundation in nature.
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