Get your vitamins by Jeff Lakie Civilizations throughout the ages have known that certain foods have qualities that can help to create health for people. And depriving people of certain foods would mean allowing them to succumb to disease. For example, in the age of the sail, scurvy was kept away with lemons and limes. It has only been in the past hundred years that people have come to understand that food contains nutrients and those nutrients are necessary for life. Some of those nutrients, but not all have been labeled a ... What is asbestos? by Jeff Lakie Asbestos is made up of six naturally occurring minerals that can be woven into fibers and are used in manufacturing and industrial applications because of its heat resistance. For example, brake pads can be made with asbestos. If it appears in nature, is it dangerous to me? Asbestos occurs in nature. Everyone breathes asbestos during the day, as part of the variety of things that make up the air we breathe, but it is a very, very small amount. As well, asbestos can appear in water, but aga ... Cigar Smoking by Jeff Lakie Cigars have come into vogue again, and an entire lifestyle has become associated with it. High class smoking bars and magazines promoting an enjoyable lifestyle with an occasional indulgence are appearing everywhere. If you are just getting started in the world of cigars, here are a few tips to help you select and enjoy good cigars. The darker the color of the cigar, the stronger the flavor and aroma will be and the sweeter it will seem as well. Conversely, the lighter the cigar, the smoot ... Is Eating Right All The Time Causing You Stress? by Rob Cooper Stress can stop your weight loss goals about as much as eating a family size bag of Nacho chips and a 2-Liter bottle of pop can. My approach to weight loss was in gaining my health. Losing 300 pounds was not the first thing that occurred to me, but rather “what could I do to get healthy and eat right”. It was a very strange approach given that I was obviously clinically obese and immediately needed some quick weight loss. I had no idea that our body used food in a very specific mano ... Natural Beauty: The Benefits of Holistic Skin Care by Faye Spencer What is holistic skin care? It’s a regimen that recognizes that your skin is not just the outermost layer of your body it’s also a reflection of your body’s internal state. Rather than just treating the surface symptoms, such as wrinkles, sallow skin, acne, dry flakes, and so on, holistic skin care aims to target the root problems in an effort to revitalize and rejuvenate the entire body. As a result, you don’t just see an improved appearance; you also feel more energized, clear-headed, and phys ... How To Exercise: Choosing the right type of exercise for you by Ray Kelly So you have to start an exercise program. What are you going to do? How are you going to exercise? Well the type of exercise you do largely depends on you. What do you like doing? What do you hate doing? Do you have to pay membership fees? Do you need a training partner? Do you need to buy equipment? These are all questions you need to answer. If you choose something that you don’t like doing, you’re not going to keep doing it for long. Think about it, if you don’t like jogging you’re h ... What you Need to Know about Cat Food by Jay Moncliff Cat Food Info #1 Cats Need Protein in their Cat Food The cat food you feed to your cat should always be rich in protein. This generally should come from meat, poultry or fish. Many cat food brands advertise chicken, beef, and tuna flavored cat food because they know that cats need protein and cat owners are looking for quality cat food. However, you need to make sure the cat food you buy has a sufficient amount of cat food regardless of what flavor it is. Cat Food Info #2 Cat Food with Ta ... Men from Mars women Venus common sense cover the PENIS by Kacy Carr What could be more serious than to be on the receiving end of an STD. The answer is, millions of people are choosing to ignore the warning signs of safe sex therefore causing epidemics like the plague. The plague as I remember go back to the days of Guy Fawkes where people had no help or treatment like we have today in the 21st century. . Ignorance has to be top of the list why this is a major concern. If you told me that a death sentence came with casual unprotected sex you would not ha ... A Career in Sports Medicine by Jay Moncliff Do you want a rewarding career that also lets you work with a lot of people? Do you enjoy sports and physical activity? Do you want to be a doctor? If you answered yes to any of these then you may be interested in a career in sports medicine. A career in sports medicine has many advantages for you. Not only is it an excellent career, but people educated in sports medicine are always needed. You know you will always have a job in the field of sports medicine. Sports medicine has two fiel ... Conquering obesity - NOW! by Frederic Free Overview of Obesity from Fritz Frei Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 Million people in the United Stats and hundred of Millions all over the world. Women are specially affected. Over one-third of women between the ages of 20 and 74 are obese, that the majority of them being African American or Mexican American. With more and more pre packaged food and less and less activity, the number of obese people in America has steadily increased since the 1960's. M ... Looking for Menopause Relief by Allan Wilson It's easier to get menopause relief today than ever before. Store shelves and Web sites offer a multitude of products promising menopause relief for the menopause weary. Before buying and/or taking any type of medication, whether over the counter or prescribed, it's a good idea to explore your options and become educated on what's available. In order to begin searching for menopause relief treatments, it's a good idea to make a list of your menopause symptoms. After you've made your list, ... Depression by David Chandler Depression is a very serious matter, which does not discriminate. Depression doe not care what your age is, what gender you are, or even what your race or social class is. Depression can often make a person feel sad, helpless, hopeless, and irritable. It is normal for people to have these feeling sometimes, but some people cannot just snap out of it and this is the difference between what is normal and major depression. It is the determination and brutality of the emotions that determine t ... Choosing Your Air Filter: Navigating the Confusing World of Air Cleaners by Mark Tsang We all want to do everything we can to ensure that the air we breathe in our homes and office environments is clean and healthy. Luckily, there are now dozens of consumer products now on the market that work to filter air and reduce the presence of indoor pollutants. These air cleaners may be purchased as portable units that fit easily you're your living space, or in the form of in-duct systems to be installed as part of your HVAC system (the industry abbreviation for your heating, ventilation a ... Haven’t you got your breast cancer awareness bracelet yet? by Shannan Barrett By now you should be familiar with the yellow 'LiveStrong' rubber cancer awareness bracelets. They were popularized by seven-time Tour de France cycling champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. The money from their proceeds goes for cancer research. If he has been planning to pitchfork cancer awareness into society's consciousness, Lance Armstrong has done a really good job. His rubber bracelets are ubiquitous today, an ever present awareness tool for cancer, and a fund-raising tool for ... OCD Victim Why we do what we do by Kacy Carr Where does an OCD sufferer begin to start? to explain what compels them to do the things that are slowly destroying them inside or the people around them. Catch 22 Do you suffer in silence to please your loved ones or show them the door? Being an OCD sufferer for as long as I can remember has left me a dedicated addict to Temazepam. The tablets will help was the doctors very words. I also recall him saying, how I would kill myself if I carried on doing what I was doing. Those life thre ... Home Exercise Equipment: The Best Gym at Minimal Price! by Ray Kelly Exercising at home can be just as successful as training at a gym if you know what you’re doing. There are all types of home exercise equipment out on the market and every one of them claim to be answer to your prayers. The truth is, all exercise equipment are not created equal. Some can provide great variation in your training program whilst others are quite limiting. Knowing the difference before you purchase anything can save you plenty of time and money. The equipment you buy will dep ... Health Insurance - Are You Covered? by Jeff Lakie With the ever-increasing cost of health care, procedures and medicines, it's no wonder that the cost of health insurance has also dramatically risen over the past few years. But as that's happened, insurance companies and the government have seen the potential negative impact of families and individuals without insurance. There are some things you can do if you don't have health insurance. A federal mandate requires that all 50 states have a health insurance program for children. Each state ... Learn How To Maximize Your Weight Loss Program and Calorie Burning to Get Rid of Obesity by (c) Anna Overweight No More If you want to boost your metabolism, lose weight faster and keep the weight off, you need to maximize your weight loss program and calorie burning to get rid of obesity, meaning stored fat. Weight loss diets are not the only solution to lose weight, neither exercise alone. An effective weight loss program includes the combination of a postive attitude, a balanced diet, weight lifting, aerobic exercise, and having the right nutritional supplements. Exercises will help you to keep your body toned ... Powerful Health Weapon Can Increase Your Energy by Patricia Wagner By the time you finish reading this article, you'll possess a powerful weapon in your fight against chronic tiredness and other health problems. This potent weapon is not new. It's well known by many health experts. So what is this key resource to help you enjoy better health? It's making your own fresh fruit and vegetable juices. When you juice fruits and vegetables, you make delicious drinks that will contribute to increased energy and enhanced health. Why is juicing so effective ... Take Your Vitamins - But Take Them Sensibly by Jeff Lakie When it comes to vitamins, the more you take the better off you are, right? Actually, that's not true and you can be wasting your time (and money) or even doing yourself harm by overloading on vitamins. To get the ultimate advantage from vitamins, be smart about what you're taking. The first thing to remember about vitamins is that pills or supplements shouldn't be your only source of vitamins. Nothing - not even a daily vitamin regimen - is a substitute for eating right. Some people tend to ... Why Laser Hair Removal? by Matt Ream For nearly 10 years now, medical lasers have been used for such things as tattoo removal, clearing up acne scars and other blemishes, and removing dark spots on the skin. Now they are increasing being approved by the FDA and used for such things as wrinkle removal, tooth whitening, and hair removal. Is it really permanent? Many laser hair removal providers tout their processes as “painless” or “permanent.” The FDA says there must be enough evidence to support those claims and it is actually ... Reading Glasses- What a Sight! by Steve Cogger Reading glasses can be fun. You don't have to look like Albert Einstein or one of those out of date versions of Marian Librarian just because you need reading glasses. Have some fun with them. Reading glasses are just another fashion accessory, of course, there's also the plus that with your reading glasses you'll be able to - you guessed, it - read. Reading glasses are still available at the corner pharmacy. You can go in and pick out a pair of brown or black magnifying glasses for your face ... Sauna For Your Health by Ron King Ah, the many claims about the health benefits of saunas. Lose weight, cleanse the body of toxins, relieve arthritis symptoms, improve respiratory problems, etc. Snake oil or scientific fact? You be the judge. Lose Weight When you are in a sauna your heart rate increases as your body works to cool itself. 300 to 500 calories are burned during a 30-minute sauna session. True, but in a sauna the heart is the only muscle being exerted. Building and toning muscles from regular exercise g ... Acne And Stress by Michael Raetford Stress - Since your skin in your largest organ, how you live can sure influence how healthy your skin is. And stress, not necessarily Author's Biography: Michael Raetford writes for The Truth About Acne by Michael Raetford Let's take a look at some other popular beliefs about acne to dispel any other rumors; for example, stress. Is it true that increased stress spreads acne? Not exactly. What is true is that ultimately stress can have a very minimal or minor influence all by itself. It cannot actually cause acne, but it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress increases the body's creation of a substance called cortisol that in turn causes your sebaceous glands to produce increased amounts of sebum oil that c ... |
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