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Stress Hair Loss By : Bakhru Many people stress hair loss is not a problem. After all, it is a fact of our daily life that each of us will shed a number of hairs. But hair loss does become a problem for most of us when your body starts shedding hair faster than it can replace it. Sugar is a white, sweet and tasty KILLER. Find out the damage it causes to our mind and body By : We all know that sugar is not really good for us. But most of us ignore the extent of the damage caused by this attractive and tasty white poison. Now is the time to find out. Your life may depend on it.. Sunstroke or Heatstroke - What you need to know By : Anne Wolski Sunstroke is a very dangerous condition which can be fatal or, at best, can cause permanent damage. It is essential to seek medical treatment as swiftly as possible following the onset of any of the symptoms of heatstroke. Obviously, prevention is the best way to fight sunstroke. Sweeten Your Willpower By : Simon Evans New studies show that maintaining your blood sugar might help you control your willpower. A low glycemic diet can be another weapon to overcoming your bad habits. Take Care of Your Health - Easy Steps By : Marcus Gardner A few pointers in taking care of your health. The enjoyable way. Take That Pebble Out Your Shoe By : Simon Evans When it comes to improving health, so many people are looking for the quick fix. But really it takes time. Don't subscribe to all the hype that you can improve your health overnight. The need for instant gratification is the enemy of success. 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. Taking Charge of Your Own Healthcare By : Ainsley Laing Are you taking charge of your own healthcare? Do you ask a lot of questions when visiting your doctor and research conditions and medications? Taking ownership of your own health By : Marji Graf Taking ownership of ones health is as easy as looking at the air we breathe, the water we drink, the nutrition and exercise our body needs, and most importantly our essential sleep. By just adjusting one aspect we can feel so much better. Temporary Health Insurance To Cover Those In-between Times By : Donald Saunders For those people who require some form of health insurance to see them through a break in their regular medical cover then short term health insurance may provide the answer. Ten Rules Regarding Food By : Bakhru (1) Always be mindful of the wholesomeness of food combinations: Even alkali-genic and nutritious foods, when taken without regard to the rules of food combinations, can generate toxins in the body. Ten Steps To A Healthy Lifestyle By : It is easier than you think to live a healthy lifestyle. As a matter of fact it is very natural. So if you want to live or maintain a healthy lifestyle or make healthy lifestyle changes, follow the tips below: 1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Protect the good health you already have. Know what the weaknesses are, for example, has anyone in your family had any heart disease, diabetes or other illnesses. Take action that could prevent these happening to you. Have regular che... Ten Tips For A Safe Hospital Stay By : Laura Nathanson, MD, FAAP We’re going through a sticky patch in hospital care. Patients and their loved ones often feel that there are too many doctors (and you rarely see the same one twice) and too few nurses (and it’s hard to get their attention). Worse: it’s hard to figure out just who is in charge -- or whether anyone is. Testing Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood By : ashu An alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test is done to determine the level of AFP in a pregnant woman's blood. The Anti-Aging Law of Compensation: You Must Apply It By : Barbara Morris, R.Ph. The so-called civilized world we live in makes it difficult to maintain youthful attributes and stay healthy. Fast food, pollution, low and non-nutrition processed edibles eaten as food, stress, medications, lack of adequate information and our own negligence contribute to health problems and signs of premature aging. To get around it, you can do one of two things: just let it happen or be on the offensive with compensating measures. 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 American Heart Association By : Sven Ullmann The American heart association is an organization in the United States thats goals are to promote and foster cardiac care and awareness One of its primary goals is to reduce the death rate caused by heart attack and stroke. The Ancient Art of The Samurai May be Just What a New Generation Needs By : J D Moore The new generation of 8-18 year olds are digesting media at an increasing rate. This consumption may be leading to shorter attention spans and social withdrawal. Jujutsu, the ancient martial art of the samurai, offers a solution. The Art of Breathing - Your First Key to Unlimited Energy By : Pradeep Aggarwal We all take breathing for granted. And very few of us realize the importance of good for a health life. The act of breathing is much more than inhaling and exhaling air. This article attempts to unravel the secrets of correct way to breathing and explains why and how correct way of breathing is important for to lead a health life. The Art of Zen Massaging By : Ashish Bhattachrya Shaitsu massage or the Watsu massages, both are great methods of achieving health and relaxation. Both help you attain tranquility and peace in today’s fast paced world and take introduce you to the harmonious world of Zen. Watsu can be done by anyone, Children, teenagers, middle age and the elderly. The calming, fluid surface of water alleviates pressures and relaxes and soothes the mind, body and soul. The entire point of Water Shiatsu - Watsu - is to free the mind from everyday stress. The Benefits Of Body Cleansing By : Stacey Zimmerman The idea behind body cleansing is to neutralize and eliminate toxins that have built up in the body. A toxin is a compound that changes the structure of cells and tissues in your body, as well as change how the body cells and tissues function. Toxins are in the environment everywhere and can be caused by such things as tobacco, pesticides, food additives, and pollution. The Benefits, Joys and Danger of the Sunlight By : Knut Holt The sunlight gives boths health benefits, and implies dangers. Here is a survey of how to get most benefits and avoid the dangers form the sunlight. The Dangers of Anti-Depressants By : Mario Carini Anti-Depressants promote violent behavior, suicide and bizarre behavior. Yet they are not regulated and too easily prescribed. Big Pharma loves the profits, but cares little who gets hurt. Read about the damage caused by these drugs. The Dangers of Radiation By : Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA The most serious problem with the widespread use of CAT scans is the radiation these devices leave in our bodies. CAT scans are not simple chest X-rays, which deliver only a small amount of radiation. Instead, they expose the patient to a significant amount of radiation, and radiation in significant doses has been shown to increase the risk of cancer. The Dangers Of Trileptal: What You Should Know By : Alvin Toh Trileptal is also known as oxcarbazepine. It is an anti-seizure used to stabilize the levels of electrical activity in the brain. It is most often prescribed to patients who have ADHD combined with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). While other anti-seizure medications have undergone various studies, the effectiveness of Trileptal has not been studied extensively. The Effect of Water On The Colon By : Steven Godlewski Most humans do not get the water that we require to completely flush all of the waste and toxins out of our bodies. What we don’t realize is the detrimental effects this has on our bodies - especially our colons. We often mistakenly think that we are getting plenty to drink, simply because we do not feel thirsty. Unfortunately, this is not a correct assumption. 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. The End of Factory Farming By : jgraf A critical look at the factory farming industry, and its effects on our well-being. The Essential Tips For Anti-Aging Skin By : Stewart Levison This is an anti-aging article dicussing the important elements that needed to be considered by consumers when buying anti-aging skin care products. In this article, essential tips are clearly wriiten and explain in details. 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. The Four Categories of Brainwaves By : Stephen Pierce This article focuses on the four categories of brainwaves - what they are and what they do. The Four Different Types Of Dentures Explained By : Joe Stewart If you already need dentures and dental insurance won't cover you, it can be very expensive to visit the dentist. However, you may 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. The Great American Heart Hoax: Economic and Political Implications By : Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA Cardiovascular care in America is spiraling out of control. We are now spending more than one hundred billion dollars a year for treatment and management of cardiovascular catastrophes (heart attack, stroke and diseases of the vascular system). This extraordinary amount of money is spent on victims of a disease that is largely preventable. The Healing Benefits of Traditional Thai Massage By : Annalisa Zisman Thai massage, also known as Nuad Phaen Boran, is an ancient massage that involves not only deep muscle massage, but stretching, elements of shiatsu, yoga, and acupressure as well. Nuad Phaen Boran actually translates into “ancient massage” or “traditional massage.” The High Blood Pressure Symptoms By : Sven Ullmann The pressure of the blood in our vascular system is important for blood to flow throughout or bodies. With no blood pressure we would simply stop to exist. The Journey to Health By : ashu As you way have caught on by now, fitness is a journey. The Missing Link Between Acne, Insulin Resistance and Constipation By : Naweko Nicole Dial Among homeopathic treatments for acne, we find alleviating constipation. Yet presently, no medical studies have made the direct link between bowel regularity and acne. Nevertheless, there is a clear relationship between a hormonal imbalance called “insulin resistance” and acne. The Perfect Lifestyle for Healthy Aging By : Stewart Levison Lifestyle is the most important component for achieving great result in anti-aging and longevity. This article is discussing the way and method to guide you to live in the lifestyle that perfect for your anti-aging and healthy environment. The Problem of Distracted Driving, a Menace on Our Roads By : Jason Epstein Seattle personal injury attorney Jason Epstein discusses the growing trend of distracted driving. 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 Secrets To Healing From Within By : Brenda Shoshanna Modern medicine is based upon the notion of battle, we battle germs and fight for life. But there is another way to approach disease - this way leads to healing from within. It awakens our deeper understanding and healing force. This article describes the nature of healing from within, how it works and the different effects it has. Exercises are included. 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. The Truth about Cleansing the Colon By : Rudy Silva Cleansing the colon and other organs is a matter of life and death. You can decide whether you want health or illness simply by doing yearly cleanse. Find out the truth about colon cleansing. The Truth about Panic Attacks By : Dr Jeannette Kavanagh A great deal has been written about episodes of panic, sometimes called panic attacks. The Internet seems to have spawned a new breed of the 19th Century snakeoil salespeople who claim to have THE CURE, the only cure for anxiety and panic attacks. The truth? Some of their approaches allay anxiety in some cases. But every person with troubling anxiety needs a unique approach. This very simple insight will take all people from panic to calm. It shows you your role in your panic attacks. The Truth About Vitamin Deficiencies By : Donovan Baldwin How can there be someone with a vitamin deficiency in our modern society? You might be surprised. The Way To Wellness And Weight Loss - An Effective Approach To A Healthy Life By : Dean Shainin The true purpose of exercise is to delegate a repetitive message to the body asking for enhancement in metabolism, strength, aerobic capacity and whole fitness and health. Each time you exercise, your body responds by upgrading its capabilities to burn fat all through the day and night. Exercise doesn't have to be excessive to work for you, but it does require to be consistent. The Weight Loss Benefit of Green Tea By : ashu If you have even a passing interest in the topic of The Weight Loss Benefit of Green Tea, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of The Weight Loss Benefit of Green Tea. Thinning Hair By : Bakhru As we grow older, most of us expect at some point in time to be affected by thinning hair. In fact, as far as women are concerned, more women consult a medical professional about thinning hair rather than about hair loss. So if this problem affects so many of us, is there something that can be done. This winter make sure you're drinking enough water! By : Rosa Coelho If you find drinking water in the winter more difficult than in the heat of the summer, here is a solution to help you increase your intake in those cold winter months.
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