Content Published on Feb 01, 2012 - Health & Wellness
- 4 Ways to Make Sandwiches HealthierSandwiches make a great lunch option for moms on-the-go and fussy children. But, is your noon meal healthy? If you're addicted to peanut butter and jelly or have a habit of adding layers of condiments to your lunch, it's time for a meal makeover.
- Falling ApartSometimes you have to fall apart to fit back together better.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Modern DiseaseModern day man encounters stressors from horrifying traumatic events like war or the collapse of the World Trade Center, and it produces long-lasting symptoms that make up post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Recommended Blood Glucose NumbersDepending on where you look, recommended blood glucose levels can vary. Checking your blood glucose levels often through out the day will help you to figure out how to keep good control.
- “Natural Perfect Vision” Improving Your Vision with Eye Exercises and DietEasy Eye Exercises and suggestions on eating a good diet to help your vision.
- Plan BWhat to do in the event of a pandemic
- Making a Difference with Bystander CPRAccording to the American Heart Association nearly 300,000 cardiac arrests occur each year, with 80% taking place outside the hospital. The chance of survival is 8%. The vital link that can improve the odds are ordinary people.
- 1 Million Birth Control Pills Recalled: How Safe is Your Plan?In February of 2012, Pfister recalled one million birth control pill packs after a packaging error. This should lead many women to question how safe their birth control plan is.Also published on:
- Planned Parenthood Loses Funding: Anti-Abortion Efforts May Be to BlameOn January 31, 2012 the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation choose to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. Are Anti-Abortionists to blame?Also published on:
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- Parents: Don't Forget Skin Protection in Winter WeatherOnce the sun stops beating down with intense fury, most parents put away the skin protection. Problem is, the sun doesn't go away in winter. It's still busy sending ultraviolet rays down to earth.
- Things Your Doctor Should Never SayDoctors are people too and they make mistakes like the rest of us. But when it comes to picking the appropriate people on your medical team, watch out for these red flags.
- Swallowing a Pill, a How to Technique for Difficulty Swallowing MedicationsHow to swallow pill form medication without getting choked or experiancing discomfort.
- Could Your Health Problems Be Caused by the Click of a Button?There are many human problems becoming more and more frequently discussed these days: sleepless nights, body aches, weight gain, short attention spans, short fuses…. These and more may be remedied if you STOP taking it easy. Sound crazy? Keep reading.
- Morgellons Disease: No Environmental or Infectious CauseIn a new Morgellons disease study, 115 Northern California patients were analyzed and it was determined that no environmental or infectious cause existed for this condition.
- Three Great Tools to Help You Get Pregnant FasterGetting pregnant isn't always as easy as high school sex-ed might make it seem. For some couples, getting pregnant takes a little more work. Here are some great tools for helping you to conceive more quickly.
- Why "Black-and-White Thinking" Is a Dangerous Diet StrategyDo you think foods can either be good or bad? Then you may have black-and-white thinking--a defense mechanism that can create unhealthy diet habits and behavior.
- Improve Your Mental Health—5 Strategies to Live Life MindfullyYou can improve your own mental health by learning about mindfulness. This article reviews the latest research on mindfulness and offers 5 tips on how to live more mindfully to experience the life you want.
- Could Your Job Be Causing Your Depression?We often think of unemployment as a leading cause of depression, but negative feelings associated with a person's job can exacerbate, or even cause, depression. But making a few changes in the workplace can make all the difference.
- Is It Safe to Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding?If you're a breastfeeding mother with breast pain and/or a lump in your breast, is a mammogram the right choice for you?
- First Person: My Experience With HypnoBirthingUsing the HypnoBirthing technique allowed me to have a spiritual experience when I had my first son. Why natural childbirth is more attainable when you use self-hypnosis to relax and let go of the pain and fear.
- On the Record: Jorge Padron CigarsPresident of family-owned Padron Cigars was recently at NYC cigar retailer Nat Sherman. We spoke about market pressures, legislation, and why cigar smokers should not be lumped in with cigarette smokers.
- All-Natural Yeast Infection TreatmentsItching, burning, stinging, the smell of beer or bread, white lumpy discharges on the skin or other areas all can be the sign of yeast infection. Learn how to treat it naturally.
- Best Vegetarian Sources of ProteinThese healthy sources of protein can provide a balanced source of amino acids for people eating a vegetarian diet.
- 3 Weightlifting Exercises to Build a Sexy BackTone and define your back with these three fat-burning back exercises.
- Who Needs a Hysterectomy?There are several factors where women may need a hysterectomy to help quell pain and discomfort other than cancer. This article will explain the most common reasons.
- How Important Are Ab Exercises?One of the most common things I see when I observe other people working out at the gym is a disproportionate amount of ab exercises to all other exercises. Are all those ab workouts really necessary?
- Smallest US Cattle Herd Since 1952 Likely to Send Beef Prices SkyrocketingThe US Department of Agriculture has released a report detailing the serious shortage of beef currently going on in the United States likely leading to huge price increases.
- Job Stress: Working for a Mentally Ill SupervisorA supervisor with mental illness can make the best work situation unbearable for employees. The stress created can be treated by a therapist but can only be ‘cured’ by senior management doing its job.
- Can Coffee Safely Raise My Metabolism for Weight Loss?There is no shortcut to weight loss, but sometimes we do find something that may supplement a good diet and regular exercise. Caffeinated coffee is a stimulant and it can jolt your metabolism a bit.
- If You’re Unhappy and You Know It: Clap Your Hands for a Better LifeIf you life is filled with coffee, colds and late afternoon naps, maybe you're in need of a few life changes to get back that verve you've lost.
- 5 Ways to Prevent Overtraining in the GymTired, sore, and lacking the motivation to exercise? These are common symptoms of overtraining. Check out five of the best ways to prevent overtraining in the gym, and continue to reap the benefits of all your hard work.
- What is Toothpaste Abuse?Read this informative article and find out what toothpaste abuse is, and how you can avoid it.
- Liver Damage from Alcohol: Seek Help Before it is Too LateLiver damage from alcohol progresses through several stages. A doctor working in ICU in the Midwest describes how many patients die from advanced liver failure. He hopes to educate patients about liver damage from alcohol and encourage to seek help early.
- Non - Invasive Liposonix Contours a Slimmer and Trimmer BodyFDA approved Liposonix non-invasive heat destruction treatment, kills fat cells in localized areas: Thigh, love handles and abdomen. Contouring a slimmer Shape.
- Menstrual Blood Colors and Textures: What Do They Mean?Most women have periods, and most women with periods wonder what changes in blood color or texture may mean. This article takes a swing at providing answers.
- Group Fitness Problems and How to Fix ThemHave an issue or two with your exercise class, but not ready to throw in the towel? Fitness instructors and students can be more satisfied by adjusting the experience to match their needs.
- What You Need to Know About Portable Steam BathsPortable steam baths have been increasing in popularity these days. That is not hard to believe, since most people would want to have access to a steam baths wherever they may go.
- Fruit Salad that Whitens Teeth NaturallyHere's a healthy salad that contains a variety of fruits and vegetables which have been proven to whiten tooth enamel and fight plague.
- Assessing and Examining ADHDThere are three existing fundamental types of ADHD recognized by American Psychiatric Association (APA). They are the ADHD-predominantly inattentive type, ADHD-predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type and ADHD-combined type.
- Thrive, Don't Mere Survive!Holding onto painful memories and experiences from the past can block our ability to find true happiness in the present. Let go of the past and watch your spirit soar!
- Locked-In SyndromeImagine being fully conscious yet unable to move any part of your body, except maybe your eyes. What a frightening thought! Yet, some people have a health condition called Locked-In Syndrome (LIS). These people desperately want to move their body parts
- Domestic Abuse or Tough Love?Excuses, pleas, and I Love You's; is that all it takes for you to take him back?
- Study of Mnemonicsmne·mon·ic (n -m n k). adj. Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory. n. A device, such as a formula or rhyme, used as an aid in remembering.
- The Special Needs of ADHD TeenagersThe symptoms experienced when having ADHD during childhood usually continue until their teenage years. There are some cases that children having ADHD are not diagnosed with the disorder until they reach their teenage life.
- Health Benefits of CoffeeWhy you should justify drinking 1-3 "cups of joe" everyday.