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Articles in Home | Health And Fitness articles Allergies Alternative Medicine Alzheimer Arthritis Asthma Beauty Cancer Dental Diabetes Excercise Fitness Hair Headaches Health Heart And Circulation Medical Testing Medicine Men Issues Mental Health Multiple Sclerosis Nutrition Skin Care Supplements Weight Loss Weight Training Women Issues Yoga Title|Newest|Oldest The Secret of Weight Loss  By : Don L. Price Millions of people approach weight control, focusing on the symptom. The symptom being the weight itself. These people put all their energy into baking it off, working it off, starving it off, or all kinds of fad diets. What is mesothelioma  By : millzee1 "Mesothelioma" is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor that involves the mesothelial cells of an organ. Mesothelial cells are cells that form a protective lining over the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma. The pleura is a thin memb Personal Transformation: From Addiction to Freedom  By : Leslie Fieger Your addictions are limiting your potential; but you can be free. Peroneal Neuropathy: Waiting for the Other Foot to Drop  By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD A droopy ankle, with or without significant numbness, can indicate that the peroneal nerve is in trouble. Bias in Health Information: Understanding the Agendas  By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD All health information and advice is biased, including mine. That doesn't mean it's worthless. But in order to judge the message and its applicability, you need to understand the underlying agenda. Is "Silver Water" For You?  By : Russ Miles "Russ, I'm sure your doctor isn't aware of it but silver is not a heavy metal. It's a transitional metal and does no harm to mammalian tissue. It kills virus and bacteria and some single cell fungi only. It is completely safe at any amount of ingestion. Drink it with impunity." Kicking The Habit: The Zyban Way X  By : Ron King A smoker must defeat both nicotine addiction and a series of smoking habits in order to ultimately join the ranks of the non-smoker. Zyban is one tool that makes the process must easier. Diverticulitis and Diet  By : Roy Thomsitt Diverticulitis is another one of those conditions that has followed from industrialisation, and a fundamental change in eating habits to a diet of processed food. The condition emerged after milling became commonplace in Western countries, starting in the US. Milling grains strips out valuable fibre, and since the early 20th century a shortage of fibre in diets has been commonplace amongst the American, and other Western, population. The Underlying Cause of Nervous Breakdowns  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Life can offer us many challenges having to do with loss. When we are faced with relationship loss, financial loss, loss of health, loss of limb, loss of regard, or loss of love, we can feel overwhelmingly anxious, depressed and stressed. When the anxiety, depression and stress get too big, we may have a nervous breakdown – that is, we become incapable of functioning in our everyday life and incapable of coping with our daily challenges. What About Drugs for Anxiety and Depression  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. As a counselor, I am often asked, “Can drugs be helpful for anxiety and depression?” The answer I give is “Yes” and “No.” My Pyramid To Health And Fitness  By : Tracie Johanson Remember the old Food Pyramid that we were all taught in school? You know, the one that told us to eat more 'grains and carbohydrates' than anything else? Last January the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a new symbol and interactive food guidance system called "MyPyramid". This picture, which replaces the Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992, is part of an overall system that emphasizes the need for a more individualized approach to improving diet and lifestyle. Life is Meant To Be Simple - So Let's Make It So  By : Dr. Jamie Fettig The problem is your beliefs dictate your actions and right now you have faulty belief systems. If you believe it is 80 degrees outside it will dictate your actions of what you wear. If you believe the road turns your actions are going to be driven by your beliefs and you will turn. Your beliefs dictate your actions. Health is Not What You Think  By : Dr. Jamie Fettig Everyone wants this thing called health, and yet most people have never thought about what their “target of health” actually looks like. If you and your family were healthy, what would it be like? Eating Healthy Myths Destroyed  By : Dr. Jamie Fettig All Refined Carbohydrates are Hazardous to Your Health. The average American eats over 300 pounds of sugars each year. Most of this is because of all the sugar that is added to the everyday foods most people eat. Sugars are refined carbohydrates include anything that ends in “ose.” Sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose, dextrose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup and sugar all count as sugar. An easy way to remember this is anything that rhymes with “gross.” Junk Food Is Not Easier To Eat  By : Dr. Jamie Fettig We live in a world of now. A world of cause and effect. But the problem is that most people only look at immediate cause and immediate effect. Not fully realizing the body does not work on an instantaneous process. If you put something in your mouth, it can take hours to process the food, even days if your system is not working so good. So when people get heart burn, or are tired, or get headaches they often miss the fact that it may have been something other than what happened immediately before. Adding to Your Level of Health is the Key  By : Dr. Jamie Fettig Here is a continuation of the light and darkness metaphor: a bucket of water. The bucket represents you. The water represents your level of health. What happens is that we all come into life with unique buckets. Written on the inside of your bucket is a list of all the symptoms and diseases that you are predisposed to. The Signs and Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Disease  By : Ian Acid Reflux Disease is very uncomfortable, and very unpleasant. This article differentiates between Acid Reflux and other more serious conditions it can imitate Breathing And Relaxation Techniques To Sleep Better...  By : George Lesco There are many breathing and relaxation techniques that you can learn to use to promote relaxation and relieve stress. The deeper and slower that you breathe the more relaxed and sedated you will become. Sleeping with the window open will help the air to circulate in your bedroom and fill your lungs with fresh air. Relaxation techniques will help your body to wind down and prepare for the sleep cycle. Try this breathing technique when you first get into bed: 1.Take a... Sandblasters And Silicosis  By : Mary Jackson What is Silicosis? Silica is a compound formed from silicon and oxygen, often found in quartz, flint, agate, beach sand, sandstone and glass. When Silica particles are inhaled, it results in the formation of scar tissue in the lungs preventing oxygen from getting in the blood. This condition eventually results in a disease called Silicosis, an incurable and progressive lung disease. Approximately 300 people die from the disease every year in the United States. More than... What is Sleep  By : smgenie Sleep seems to offer a restorative function for the mind and body. Sleep research and sleep research labs are becoming more popular as researchers try and define the various phases of sleep and its affect on the body and mind. Metabolism for the Fit Individual  By : millzee1 Metabolism for The Fit Individual The dictionary defines metabolism as the sum of all biochemical processes involved in life, or the sustaining of life. In application concerning our health, metabolism is related to the intake and use of food. In reference to the case in point it is our ability How The Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health  By : Joey Dweck Two companies – Coca-Cola and PepsiCo -- dominate the soda market. They are in a constant battle for the market share of the product – a conflict known as the “Cola War.” Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually for advertising. Not surprisingly, the companies are always looking for new markets. And, increasingly, they are directing their attention to adolescents and children. Cervical Radiculopathy: Diagnosing a Pinched Nerve in the Neck  By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD A pinched nerve in the cervical spine can be a pain in the neck. It can also cause pain in the shoulder and arm, as well as numbness and weakness. Dentist scare the hide off of you?  By : Layla Thornton In today's modern era there is absolutely no need to be scared of your dentist. Think about it for a minute! The happier you are to visit him the more he gets paid. Four Main Factors Causing High Cholesterol  By : james ellison If you are aware of what the cause of your high cholesterol is, then you can go about contolling it. Learn the 4 main factors that contribute to high cholesterol. Multi-task Your Way to a Healthy Body and a Booming Business  By : Nicole Dean If you're dreading the holiday weight gain, but don't want to take time away from your business, an mp3 player might be a good investment for you, too. Definitely shop around, if you're on a tight budget. There are a lot of options available and the prices on the lower end are very affordable. Ask Santa to help you multi-task to be a Sexy and Smart WAHM, too. Dealing with Childhood Obesity  By : Bill Herren Experts tell us that overweight or obese children have reached epidemic proportions. If you spend your childhood being obese then there is a very good chance you will spend your adulthood being obese. Our children could end up as adults facing problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, depression and poor self esteem. These are problems we do not want our children to have to deal with. Take a Deep Breath and Hold It!  By : Lin Stone Cheerful, bright and charming the Pulmonary Squad introduced me to the AEROCHAMBER PLUS. The AEROCHAMBER PLUS VHC is an instrument "designed to administer aerosolized medication from most pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers prescribed by a physician or healthcare professional." It is designed to maximize the delivery of medication into the lungs and can be used with most pressurized asthma inhalers. Take care of your teeth between dental visits  By : Layla Thornton Taking care of your teeth between dental visits is a must. If you neglect this area of your health it can even affect your heart. Gum desease can actually become a killer. Keep those teeth clean and safeguard your health. Placebo Effect Is Not Just Psychological  By : Rita Jenkins. Patients who believe in the effectiveness of their pain medication will experience greater relief, finds a new study. Previous research has shown that the brain responds physically during the placebo effect, but this study is the first to pinpoint a specific mechanism that triggers the physical response. "This deals another serious blow to the idea that the placebo effect is a purely psychological, not physical, phenomenon." Your ADHD Child May Just Be Tired  By : Rita Jenkins. Children who have symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) actually may be sleep-deprived, research suggests, and doctors should consider that possibility before prescribing Ritalin and other ADHD drugs. Sleepy children might engage in excessive motor activity in order to stay alert. This could explain the effectiveness of stimulants that increase activity in the central nervous system. Air Pollution Hikes Stroke Risk  By : Rita Jenkins. Ischemic stroke, which results when a blood clot travels to the brain, is more likely to occur on days when the air contains a larger concentration of particulate matter. The air pollution in question includes particles smaller than 10 micrometers in diameter from car and truck exhaust, power plants and refineries. The final analysis demonstrated a 1.03 percent rise in ischemic stroke on the days with the highest pollution measures. Strength Training and Osteoporosis  By : Lynn VanDyke Osteoporosis is defined as a decrease in bone mass and density causing bones to become fragile. Strength training has been shown to increase bone density. It has been shown to increase overall strength, balance and coordination as well. Exercise is one of the best natural defenses against this disease. Why Fast Food Companies Must Be Help Accountable for Their Ingredients  By : Lynn VanDyke Drive down any suburban or city street and you will witness an overload of fast food marketing. Brightly colored signs, cheap value meals, happy cartoon logos, and a familiar smell will fill your senses. Fast food restaurants have established themselves as a leader in our nation's daily menu. What is the net affect fast food and its ingredients have on our health? What, if any, moral and social obligations do fast food companies have to their consumers? Do you have arthritis?  By : Lambert Klein Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. Besides limiting daily activities arthritis can cause many lifestyle problems. You may assume there's nothing you can do that will help. Don't believe that. There are steps including supplements and lifestyle changes you can make to significantly improve your life. Alcoholics Anonymous, the Original Twelve-Step Program  By : smgenie Alcohol Anonymous (AA) is an organization that can help you or your loved recover from the disease called alcoholism. The AA program has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism. If you believe, your or your loved one may be an alcoholic, seek help at a alcohol anonymous center near you and visit the links below for more information. Is Fruit Juice Healthy?  By : Lambert Klein All the advertisements on TV rave about how healthy orange juice and other juices are for us. We have been blasted by these commercials for years and most of us strongly believe this to be true. Fruit juice may have up to 8 teaspoons of natural sugar in an eight ounce glass. This is not added sugar but the natural fructose. What may not be natural is squeezing juices. Fruits are meant to be eating whole in their natural state. Causes of Stress  By : Trevor Dumbleton In order to eliminate or at least control stress, it is vital to know and understand the causes of stress. Of course, there are many causes of stress and they are as varied as the people who suffer from stress, but there are a few places to look first. And by learning about these causes of stress, you can figure out where stress is entering your life. Recognizing Acute Stress  By : Trevor Dumbleton While stress is certainly a problem, considering that it can cause a weakening of the immune system, problems with memory, an inability to concentrate, and coronary disease, acute stress is something else. In fact, acute stress can actually cause a complete mental and physical breakdown. Stress and Concentration  By : Trevor Dumbleton Long-term stress & concentration do not go hand-in-hand. In fact, the more that one is stressed, the less able they are to concentrate. However, people often keep themselves under stress in order to help their concentration, despite the fact that it is doing them absolutely no good. Usually, this is because they believe that stress is helping their concentration. COLD SORES - A PANDEMIC?  By : Denny Bodoh Cold sores are one of the most contagious viruses known to man and have been for over 2,000 years. The more you know about this enemy, the better you can deal with it. Although medical technology has not been able to find the answer to this dreaded virus, natural science offers some excellent solutions. 8 CRITICAL COLD SORE STAGES  By : Denny Bodoh Cold sores have eight critical stages or symptoms, each of which is distinct and treatable. The time length of a cold sore is the total of all the stages combined and how each stage is treated as they occur. Thigh on Fire: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuropathy  By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD When the outer side of a thigh becomes numb and there are burning, stinging or other painful sensations in the same area, the problem is usually due to a pinched or injured nerve in the pelvis. DEA Busts 4600 Online Pharmacies: A Word of Caution  By : David Altfeder In September 2005, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shut down more than 4600 illegal online pharmacy web sites and arrested 18 people who ran those sites. The illegal pharmacies shipped a range of medications to consumers without a valid prescription, including hyrocodone, promethazine cough syrup with codeine, phentermine and Xanax. DEA Shatters International Internet Drug Ring  By : David Altfeder The DEA, in Operation "Cyber Chase" has shattered a major international drug ring selling narcotics, amphetamines and anabolic steroids through online pharmacies. This operation is part of the continuing effort by the DEA to crack down on illegal and dangerous online pharmacies. Ten Tips For Restful Sleep  By : Wayne McDonald Studies have found a relationship between the quantity and quality of one's sleep and many health problems. For example, insufficient sleep may be linked to weight gain, hypertension, cardiovascular problems and the onset of diabetes. Here are Ten Tips for Sleeping Restfully. Hidden Dangers From Poison Oak, Ivy & Sumac Plants  By : Wayne McDonald Making contact with Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Sumac Plants may cause reactions such as a rash followed by bumps and blisters that itch. It is important to know the prevention and treatment for yourself and your pets. Benefits of Massage Recliners vs. a Massage Therapist  By : Wayne McDonald In today’s world most of us want instant gratification and have limited time in our hectic life. Massage recliners have superior technology and certified massage therapist offer the personal touch. Compare cost and health benefits of a trained therapist vs. a massage recliner. Lose That Back Pain!  By : Dan Farrell Tired Of Suffering With Low Back Pain? Here are some tips to get pain relief without surgery or medication. Is There Asbestos In Your Floor?  By : Adrian Zhu A couple of years ago, I went to replace a vinyl floor in a basement level bathroom of my house. As I lifted up the old flooring I found the mastic was white with a fibrous look to it. Because my house was built over 20 years ago, I was concerned that I might have uncovered a source of asbestos in my home and just exposed myself to a risk of mesothelioma cancer. 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