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1651.Break a Sweat to Break Your Stress by Louise Hathway
Are you swamped at work? Do you always feel one step behind trying to catch up on all the chores on your "to-do" list each day? Do you toss and turn in bed at night thinking about all the things you should have accomplished that day, but didn't? ...
[Added: 26 Oct 2005   Hits: 193   Words: 791]

1652.Stop Your Destructive Inner Voice by Christopher Green
Copyright 2005 Christopher Green Stress. Depression. Anxiety. They're powerful words that conjure up all kinds of images and prejudices in our minds. People who suffer from these illnesses find it hard to cope with life. They ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 212   Words: 710]

1653.Medical Billing Companies: An Overview by Damian Sofsian
Every healthcare provider, including dentists, surgeons, doctors, or chiropractors, is entitled to receive money for their services. Medical billing companies are setup to make it easier for them to wade through the murky waters or regulation and insurance ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 157   Words: 355]

1654.The top 11 signs that suggest omega 3 Fatty Acid deficiency by David McEvoy
Copyright 2005 David McEvoy Do you need Omega 3 fatty acid in your diet? The simple answer is yes. The question of the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids can be clarified by examining the medical evidence regarding the benefits of ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 221   Words: 631]

1655.High Blood Pressure and Tai Chi Therapy by Bill Douglas
Copyright 2005 Bill Douglas Way back in 2003, the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine's Oct. 9th issue reported a study finding that Tai Chi "could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects' anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 273   Words: 1798]

1656.Tips for Reducing Stress by Trevor Dumbleton
Copyright 2005 Trevor Dumbleton With the hectic life that most people lead in today's world, reducing stress has become a vital skill. With work stress, school stress, family stress, teen stress, parent stress, and ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 196   Words: 835]

1657.Fireplace Safety Tips by Kim Filler
Each and every year, destructive fires are started due to unsafe or improper use. Fires can be prevented, so long as certain safety precautions are taken. By following these tips, you can keep your family and your home safe from the ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 206   Words: 432]

1658.Do You Know Your Body Mass Index? by Kirsten Hawkins
For some, the need to lose weight is clear. Those whose body weight places them into the obese or morbidly obese categories are well aware that they are carrying too many pounds. But what about the ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 209   Words: 542]

1659.The Magic Of The Thyroid Diet by Mark Dodd
Health & Fitness are considered most important in our daily life and our every day diet plays an important role in it. The Thyroid Diet has magical secrets of weight loss. Thyroid diet includes food you want to eat and lose weight ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 362   Words: 366]

1660.Diet Food Doesn't Have To Be Boring! by Kirsten Hawkins
Not too long ago, my mother and I were talking about food and diets. "Your grandmother used to feed you pasta five nights a week," my mother insisted. "She did not!" I exclaimed, stung. After all, I remembered my grandmother ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 205   Words: 736]

1661.Basic Meal & Menu Planning by Kirsten Hawkins
As a basis for meals and menu planning, refer to the pyramid information mentioned earlier to make sure you have the basic food requirements met for all family members. Then cross check and plan by looking over ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 228   Words: 681]

1662.Your Immune System Needs Support Too! by Lisa Hyde-Barrett
The human body is a very vulnerable organism, except for the very strong line of defense that the immune system has thrown around it. Without the natural defense system provided by the immune system, ...
[Added: 25 Oct 2005   Hits: 234   Words: 766]

1663.Size Matters! - Portion Control Tips Made Easy by Marie N. Borges
Portion Control Scenario: you go out for dinner and order spaghetti with marinara sauce and a side of grilled veggies. The pasta is so plentiful that it's falling off the plate. Yes, your meal is nutritious. But can too much of a good thing be not ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 195   Words: 604]

1664.Are You A Computer Potato? by Kirsten Hawkins
Working at the computer for hours a day leads to just as big a rear-end spread as sitting on the couch all day watching television. But you've got work to do! How can you avoid the poor fitness that comes with a sit down job? ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 196   Words: 362]

1665.Beating the Freshman 15 by Adam Waxler
Copyright 2005 Adam Waxler It's a fairly accepted 'fact' among college age women that they will gain weight their first year away from home. It's so well accepted, in fact, that nearly anyone will know immediately what you mean when you refer to ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 208   Words: 550]

1666.Positive And Negative Effects To Expect When You Quit Smoking by John Maxim
Before you read the rest of this article, understand that quitting smoking can be one of the best things you can do for yourself as a smoker. You are guaranteeing a healthier life, and a longer life. Make no mistake; no negative effect you ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 273   Words: 421]

1667.American Heart Association Recommendations by Kirsten Hawkins
The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a variety of foods from the different food groups. In order for women to lose one to two pounds a week, they should consume between 1200 and 1500 calories a day. ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 203   Words: 682]

1668.Ayurveda by Kirsten Hawkins
Ayurveda is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning science of life, and actually is a branch of traditional Indian medicine. Using Ayurveda means actually changing not only the way you eat, but also the way that you see yourself and your body. In Ayurveda, you donŐt objectivize your body as ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 226   Words: 877]

1669.Healthcare is not only about health insurance by Michael Sanford
Healthcare is not only about health insurance. Health care literally means how one cares for health. The best health insurance is the knowledge a person can acquire about personal health. This kind ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 385   Words: 1278]

1670.Sleep Deprivation - Alarming New Studies by GiGi Konwin
There have been several studies recently that link sleep deprivation with an increased risk of developing diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. That's rather scary when you consider 3.5 million Americans suffer from insomnia. ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 176   Words: 515]

1671.Relaxation Techniques (part 2) by Wendy Owen
Copyright 2005 Wendy Owen In part one we examined a breathing exercise and an autogenic relaxation technique. Part two includes a progressive muscle relaxation exercise and An NLP exercise. Just select which one's work for you. It's not ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 210   Words: 581]

1672.Changing your life-style can lower blood pressure by Grojan Fabiola
When treating high blood pressure it helps a lot if it is detected in an early phase, because it appears long time before its symptoms and complications do.If it's detected early, much of the damage it does to the organs in the body can be prevented, and ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 247   Words: 383]

1673.About Anorexia by Ryan Larson
Plainly put, anorexia is an eating disorder where a person starves him or herself. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls. They have an intense fear of becoming fat. They think they are overweight, but in fact most anorexics weigh a full 15% below their normal body weight. Anorexia strikes about 1% ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 308   Words: 409]

1674.Protect Yourself From Bad Cholesterol by Jeff Slokum
Cholesterol. It's not only one number you need to know anymore. You will want to know what you LDL (low density lipoprotein) and HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels are too. You see, cholesterol doesn't dissolve in the blood. It is carried between cells by lipoproteins in the blood. ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 289   Words: 356]

1675.Effective Asthma Treatments by Sandra Lovelace
Asthma treatment is a growing field in the health care community. Because so many people, particularly children, are being diagnosed with the condition, a number of families are looking for innovative asthma treatment programs. In general, asthma treatment can be divided into two categories: long-term control and quick-relief ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 224   Words: 328]

1676.Facts vs Myths About Back Pain by David Riewe
Let's begin by learning some facts in order to separate truth from myth with regards to back pain. First of all, under one percent of acute lower back pain is the result of a serious infection or condition like cancer or a spinal injury. For ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 174   Words: 395]

1677.Practical Aromatherapy: Anti-Viral Properties Of Essential Oils by Misty Rae Cech, ND
Antiviral Activity of Essential Oils The body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of natural botanicals against a great variety of viruses is growing. Over twenty years ago, German scientists found extracts of more than 100 species of the Lamiaceae family to have antiviral effects. This ...
[Added: 24 Oct 2005   Hits: 244   Words: 962]

1678.Over-the-Counter Topical Medications For Acne by Ron King
In the early stage of the ongoing war with acne, most people go to a pharmacy to buy an over-the-counter medication. There are so many treatments available for acne, that it can be a complicated decision. Advice ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 291   Words: 411]

1679.Do You The Best Treatment For Migraine Headaches ? by Wendy Brungardt
"Do You The Best Treatment For Migraine Headaches ?" - by Wendy Brungardt ========================================================== There are two types of treatments for patients with migraine headaches. The first is prophylactic, or medication that is ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 210   Words: 418]

1680.What Are The Causes of Migraine Headaches ? by Wendy Brungardt
" What Are The Causes of Migraine Headaches ? " - by Wendy Brungardt ========================================================== As advanced as science is, and with all the remedies on the market, nobody yet has been able to determine ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 186   Words: 390]

1681.All You Ever Wanted To Know About Migraine Headaches by Wendy Brungardt
"All You Ever Wanted To Know About Migraine Headaches" - by Wendy Brungardt ========================================================== To understand the worst type of headache, a migraine, it helps to have a basic understanding of why we experience headaches, ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 195   Words: 373]

1682.Cardiology Stethoscopes by Damian Sofsian
While stethoscopes are used in a variety of situations, they are most commonly used to monitor patient's hearts. Doctors use cardiology stethoscopes to listen for a variety of irregular sounds that could signal heart problems. Some problems detected by cardiology stethoscopes are irregular heartbeats and heart ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 215   Words: 308]

1683.A Look at Snoring Treatments by Josh Riverside
If your own efforts to stop snoring do not help, consult your physician or an otolaryngologist -- or a doctor for the ear, nose, and throat. If you choose to try a dental appliance as a snoring treatment, you will ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 244   Words: 349]

1684.Gastric bypass surgery - benefits and costs by Michael Rad
With an estimated 10 million Americans living with severe obesity problems, gastric bypass surgery is one of the frequently considered weight loss solutions. Find out how to prepare for bariatric surgery and how to effectively loose weight as a result of ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 242   Words: 609]

1685.A Remedy For Seasonal Allergies by Mark Dodd
Are you one of the millions that suffer from allergies? Are you looking for information on allergy remedies? If you are a chronic victim of the distressing effects of allergies then it's high time you found an effective ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 340   Words: 363]

1686.History And Background Of Low-carb Dieting by David Riewe
The terminology "low-carb" wasn't really coined until around 1992 when the USDA announced America's model food pyramid included six to eleven servings daily of grains and starches. However, low-carb dieting dates back more than 100 years before the trendy Atkins diet to 1864 with a pamphlet titled Letter on Corpulence ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 323   Words: 1366]

1687.Exercise Bike Benefits by Charles O'Neill
So you know you want to buy some type of home exercise equipment - but why buy an exercise bike? One of the top benefits of exercise bikes is that they are probably the most affordable piece of exercise ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 331   Words: 607]

1688.List Of High Fiber Foods And Fiber Content by Olinda Rola
A list of high fiber foods helps you know which foods to include in daily meal planning. Obtaining adequate fiber is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, too many people do not obtain sufficient fiber each day, which results in poor bowel ...
[Added: 23 Oct 2005   Hits: 353   Words: 515]

1689.Oregano Oil - Nature's Antibiotic and Anti-fungal by Jonathan N. Group, R.D., D.C
Used both topically and internally, oil of oregano is a potent, natural antiseptic. Researchers have found that it is very effective specifically in fighting yeast, bacterial and fungal infections. Not to be confused with the ...
[Added: 21 Oct 2005   Hits: 243   Words: 717]

1690.Why Migraines Are More Than Just a Headache by Wendy Brungardt
Although the cause of migraine headaches is often undetermined, we do know that they present in different ways, and may involve different areas of the head and/or neck area. Many people experience migraines with an aura. This is a neurological phenomenon that produces a variety of ...
[Added: 21 Oct 2005   Hits: 195   Words: 349]

1691.Top 7 Ways that Exercise Helps Diabetics by Katrina McKenna
Exercise is an important tool in managing your diabetes in order to live a longer, healthier life. 1. Exercise increase insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. The key problem of Type 2 diabetics is insulin insensitivity, ...
[Added: 21 Oct 2005   Hits: 160   Words: 437]

1692.How Can Green Tea Benefit My Family? by Carrie Lauth
No doubt you've heard of Green Tea and the health benefits you can experience from drinking it. Are you giving your family this powerful antioxidant daily? Here is a refresher on some of the benefits ...
[Added: 21 Oct 2005   Hits: 297   Words: 919]

1693.Non-Surgical Facelift by T.Going
There have been many new developments that have come about as non-surgical ways to perform facelifts. Lasers, creams and radio frequencies have been becoming more and more effective at tightening the skin around the face and improving ones' appearance without the pain from surgery. These techniques have also ...
[Added: 21 Oct 2005   Hits: 272   Words: 384]

1694.Lasik Eye Surgery, An Explanation by Travis Lawrence
Lasik eye surgery has had an explosion of growth. Hundreds of thousands of people are turning to it for their eye surgery needs. But, what is it and, is it truly safe? This popular type of ...
[Added: 21 Oct 2005   Hits: 320   Words: 857]

1695.Living In Fear Of Mesothelioma by John Moore
First of all, you may be wondering what mesothelioma is, and why I should be scared of it ?..... Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is the medical name for cancer of the lung, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms my not appear for up to 50 ...
[Added: 20 Oct 2005   Hits: 259   Words: 560]

1696.The Best Way To Avoid The Dangers Of Bird Flu (Avian) by Alfred Jones
Look After Your Health. The threat of a Bird Flu Pandemic. The threat to the world from Bird Flu is more serious now, than it was when I wrote my first article on the subject in May, 2005. entitled "Will Avian Flu ...
[Added: 20 Oct 2005   Hits: 215   Words: 774]

1697.Save Your Life With Cord Blood by Kyle McBride
So what exactly is "cord blood" and what does it mean for you? The simple answer is that cord blood stem cells could very well save the life of you or a loved one. Please read on¡­ Cord blood comes from the ...
[Added: 20 Oct 2005   Hits: 231   Words: 643]

1698.User Friendly Medical Billing Software by Damian Sofsian
Medical billing software is easier to use today than ever before. Innovations in the technology of medical billing software have created a new touchstone of digital accuracy. Once a complicated text-based interface filled with awkward textual fragments, ...
[Added: 20 Oct 2005   Hits: 204   Words: 347]

1699.Health Insurance - To Take or Not to Take: is it worth the risk? by Sam Caldicott
Unlike in Canada and parts of Europe, like Germany and The UK, where most health care costs are supported by the government, most healthy, mentally sound Americans below 65 usually have to rely on their own resources to manage ...
[Added: 20 Oct 2005   Hits: 180   Words: 715]

1700.How Exercise Can Help You Sleep Better... by George Lesco
The amount of physical activity that you expend during the day is a key ingredient to helping you sleep restfully at night. The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are able to relax fully at night and fall asleep ...
[Added: 20 Oct 2005   Hits: 210   Words: 591]


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