Knee Pain: The Verdict Is In On Glucosamine vs Prescription Pain Killers by George McKenzie Knee pain sufferers who weren't sure if they should take the supplement glucosamine or pain killers for knee pain relief now have some answers to this frequently debated question. Two clinical trials have found that knee pain sufferers got more pain relief with glucosamine than with a commonly used painkiller in Europe. Glucosamine is already widely used for knee pain and other arthritis related ailments in the United States. US consumers spent $800 million on glucosamine during 200 ... Cervical Cancer Vaccine Reported To Be 100 Percent Effective, But Eradication Is Still A Long Way Off by George McKenzie The first large study of the experimental cervical cancer vaccine found it was 100 percent effective, at least in the short term, at blocking the most common forms of cervical cancer. The cervical cancer vaccine, known as Gardasil, is a genetically engineered vaccine which prevents cervical cancer by blocking infection with two viruses called HPV 16 and 18. These two virus together cause about 70 percent of cervical cancers. The final-stage study of the cervical cancer vaccine Gard ... 10 tips to lower blood pressure(part two) by 10 tips to lower blood pressure(part two) Tip no6. Lemon blam tea is sure to strengthen your heart by lowering blood pressure. Just have some cups of it daily or simply add its fresh leaves to whatever food or drink you are having. Try adding such leaves in your wine and better still in your salads. Tip no7. Being in the standards of the BMI (body mass index) really helps control the blood pressure. This means that an obese person getting fat is increasing the risk of having high blood pressure, but also that an underweight person ga ... Arsenic, the Poisoning of a Nation by Dr. Patrick Flanagan I am Dr Patrick Flanagan, and this is the latest edition of my Dr Health Secrets newsletter. I am a scientist with over 300 inventions related to health, longevity and medicine. This newsletter installment is about toxins in our water and food supply. I found that some substances are far more widespread than I thought. So I decided to write this newsletter about arsenic and its effects on your body. Childhood Memories It seems like only yesterday when you could relax with the knowled ... Humans Can't Get Bird Flu from Humans: But that Could Change Soon by George McKenzie Bird flu, or avian flu, is an influenza virus strain that typically infects birds - including wild birds like ducks and domestic birds like chickens. There are many forms of bird flu, and most are relatively harmless, producing mild symptoms or even no symptoms. However, several strains of bird flu produce a highly contagious disease that kills quickly and could lead to a massive bird flu epidemic. These dangerous viruses are known as Author's Biography: ... What’s the risk to get cancer? by Fritz Frei In all the publication, The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) summarise what we know about cancer from scientific research: Cancer is largely preventable: By stopping smoking, providing healthy food and avoiding the exposure to carcinogens. The most frequent cancer types are curable by surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The chance of cure increases substantially if cancer is detected early. Quality of life of cancer patients and their families can be greatly improved by the prov ... Muscle and Fitness -- The Second Key To Achieving Your Lifetime Fitness Goals by Tony Farrell Lets discuss 'Key #2'. But just before that, I'd like to remind you about what the previous article discussed. In a previous article Author's Biography: ... Do You Have this Essential Weight loss skill? by Janice Elizabeth Small There is one practical skill which you need above all others when you want to lose weight. That skill will give you the ability to enjoy your food while you're trying to lose weight as much as when you're not. It's a skill that unfortunately is getting less common these days as we lead busier and busier lives. What's that skill? The ability to cook! If you can't even boil an egg then you are stuck with eating unimaginative ready meals and TV dinners or greasy take-aways and fast food. ... Alternative Medicine - The Healthy Choice by Jem Bacchus Alternative and Conventional Medicines are the two main systems of healing in use today and the utmost caution should be taken to choose wisely. Being healthy is of crucial importance in the life of everyone. I do not believe that there is anyone who relishes the anguish of disease. Without health you cannot function properly in any area of your life. Whether enjoying the normal faculties of life or mentally unbalanced, every person would rather be perfectly healthy than endure the tortu ... pH Balance and Digestive Disorders: Breaking the Vicious Circle by Maria Dolgova If you suffer from acid indigestion or acid reflux, chances are your body is unable to rid itself of toxic substances. A high acid level in your upper digestive tract is an indication that acid levels are high elsewhere in your body too. In a vicious circle, acid waste creates more acid waste. It’s important to take immediate measures to reduce your acid level throughout your body, to achieve a more balanced body pH level. If acid waste continues to take up residence in your body’s ... 7 Ways a Home Air Purifier Will Help You Save Money by Mark Tsang Although the initial purchase of a home air purifier or purification system will set you back more than the cost of a feather duster, the long-term monetary benefits are significant. We’ve taken a look at 7 ways that buying and installing an efficient air cleaner will actually help you put more money in the bank! 1) You’ll save on cleaning costs How much do you spend in a month on cleaning supplies? I’m talking about soap, detergent, sponges, mops, dusters, disinfectant wipes, and s ... The importance of sleep by James Smythe In this day and age it is becoming increasingly likely that you wont get enough sleep at night. Many people have a hectic lifestyle, juggling a high stress job with family life, and don't even think about trying to incorporate a social life in there. Every thing is going on so fast these days that no one is ready to rest since they fear if they sleep someone other may go ahead of him. Many have become so intellectual that they are ready to change the rules of nature. They say that sleeping is no ... Have you Lost Touch with your Hunger Signals? by Janice Elizabeth Small Every human being is born with the ability to eat only when hungry and stop eating when satisfied. After all every baby and toddler will show you exactly when they've had enough. But somehow along the way you may have lost that ability. Maybe years of being told to Author's Biography: Janice Elizabeth is a weight loss coach and author of ... High Blood Pressure – A Sign Of The Modern Age by William Hazelhurst Throughout a large part of the last century the lifestyle of our parents and grandparents was very different to that which we enjoy today. Much of the convenience of modern living was yet to be seen as part and parcel of our normal daily lives and a substantial proportion of the population was engaged in far higher levels of physical work than we see today. The daily diet to support this activity was also very different. Today, even those of us who are engaged in what we still term as physi ... 5 Little Known Facts About Lactic Acid by Ray Kelly Everybody knows that lactic acid accumulates when we exercise at a high intensity, but there is much more to lactate than that. It plays an integral role in many of the body’s metabolic processes. 1. Lactic Acid is Always Present It’s always being produced. At rest your lactic acid levels will be about 1 millimoles/liter (mmol/L). As exercise intensity increases so does the production of lactic acid. It’s not until you pass your anaerobic threshold that it reduces your efficiency. For ... Choosing a Veterinarian by Derrick Lang When choosing a veterinarian you should give your decision the same care that you do when choosing any doctor. The credentials of the vet are the first place to start. Does the vet specialize in any areas or have a specialty that you need for the type of animal you own. You also want a veterinarian who you feel comfortable with and will answer all of your questions. Does the vet truly love animals and care about your pet. A great place to start is asking for recommendations from friends or ne ... Is your TV making you fat? by Janice Elizabeth Small How much time do you spend watching TV? Do you watch for at least two hours a day? A recent study of more than 68,000 American women over a 6 year period showed that regularly watching just two hours of TV a day increased the risk of developing obesity by 23 per cent and type 2 diabetes by 14 per cent. Now, it has to be said that merely watching TV cannot make you fat. It's what else you are doing or not doing because you're watching TV that makes the difference. When you're watching ... Let Your Child Gorge On His Gummy Bears! by Lisa Hyde-Barrett Does your kid refuse to eat his greens? Does he or she love gummy bears more than the fruits and veggies you want him to eat everyday? You are not alone. Many parents face the same problem. Most children are fussy eaters. They love all kinds of junk food and processed food. They would hardly take a look at all those fruits and veggies you put on their tables, but they will gobble up gummy bears with gusto. Responsible parents have always fretted over their children's affinity for junk food. A ... Hypnosis - the state between sleeping and waking by Michael Sanford Hypnosis is a state of consciousness one enters and leaves naturally all the time during your day-to day experiences. It feels very much like day dreaming i.e., the state between sleeping and waking. Hypnosis is a guided fantasy. In this state of relaxation you are more open to suggestions. In this state (also called alpha) your brain wave vibration rate slows down, giving you access to your Subconscious Mind. While your Conscious Mind is still completely aware of what is going on the whole ... How to lower blood pressure using a natural treatment by How to lower blood pressure using a natural treatment More often than not, stress is a contributory factor to high blood pressure. When we feel relaxed, so is everything actually in our body, including our blood vessels. As we have seen, it's the constriction and restriction of the blood vessels which causes high blood pressure so anything which causes these to dilate or relax is beneficial. Here are some alternative ways to treat high blood pressure using herbs, aromatherapy and yoga. Herbs Lemon Balm - (melissa officinalis) This is a gr ... Get A Facial Sauna For A Fabulous Face by Ron King Among the many benefits of sauna and steam baths are the skin toning properties. The result is skin that is soft, supple and glowing; in short, beautiful. Regular sauna and steam bath users have a pleasing, healthy glow that enhances their attractiveness. Mini-saunas are designed to apply steam directly to the face. They offer the same deep-cleaning action as a full sauna or steam bath does, only as a quick facial fix-up. While the best skin toning benefits come from a full-body sauna, a fac ... Burn the Candle of Passion with Cialis by Andrew Pertot Only two things are enough to fulfill the wild passion burning inside you, the presence of a willing partner and the desire to make the moment special. If these two vital condition are fulfilled you least bother of anything else but some times your body does not support your desire and extinguishes the passionate fire of romance and lovemaking. There are a lot of problems related to sexual dissatisfaction but the most familiar, troublesome and embarrassing of them all is erectile dysfunct ... 50 Motivational Tips for Exercise and Weight Loss by Ray Kelly No matter who we are, we all have days when we just do not feel like exercising. The weather might be grey, you’ve had a busy day, or you might just be bored with your program. Whatever the reason, you just don’t feel like it! It’s on these days that we need that extra motivation. I’ve been exercising regularly for most of my life so I’ve had plenty of those days. To get me through, I’ve compiled a list of tactics to help motivate me. Read something inspiring! It could be a bi ... How to cure constipation quickly & easily by Balaji B Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, resulting in about 2 million doctor visits annually. However, most people treat themselves without seeking medical help, as is evident from the millions of dollars people spend on laxatives each year. When compared to other diseases constipation is easily curable by adhering suitable dietary patterns. The hard and dry stools of constipation occur when the colon absorbs too much water or if the colon's muscle ... The Secrets of Healing from Within by Dr Brenda Shoshanna Modern medicine is based upon the notion of battle. We battle germs and fight for life. As soon as we feel pain or discomfort, we immediately try to stop it from happening and look for some way to soothe what we are going through. We feel we must change our illness or problems, overpower them with our expertise. This orientation leads to a never ending battle with all that impinges upon us. After one illness or problem is conquered, another arises. We live in a state of constant insec ... |
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