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Refrigerator Water Filters vs. Bottled Water: Round 1

Water is the single most important element for human existence, yet many people do not know much about water. Water comprises 60% of a human’s body weight, counts for 80% of our blood, and comprises over 65% of our brain and muscles. Knowing this, one can see why choosing the best water to drink . . .

Understanding Bariatric Surgery

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the U.S. over the last 20 years. In fact, statistics show that 30 percent of adults 20 years of age and older are obese (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher). That translates to more tha. . .

Lemon And Parsley Home Remedies

By Lee DobbinsYou might think of lemon and parsley as great garnishes for your drink glass and plate, but did you know that you can use them to ease symptoms of common minor ailments? / /Sure, the lemon makes a good drink and even tastes good squirted on fish, but you might want to make sure you . . .

Medicinal Uses Of Geraniums

By Lee DobbinsThe geranium is not only a beautiful garden plant, but is also useful for it’s healing properties. Native to South Africa, the plant produces essential oils in small glands around the foliage and flowers. Geranium oil can be harvested when the plant starts flowering and can be taken. . .

Low GI Diet Or Low Carb Diet – Which One Is Best?

By Lee DobbinsThese days, most everyone has heard of low carb diets such as the South Beach and Atkins diet but the GI or glycemic index diet is a fairly new name on the diet scene. While low carb diets restrict the quantity of carbohydrates, the GI diet focuses on the quality of carbohydrates. I. . .

Guide To Some Common Herbs That Heal

By: Lee Dobbins Herbs have long been an acceptable way to fight common ailments and while they should not take the place of medical advice, can be a great supplement to your current medical care. There are many common herbs that have healing properties which you may not even know about. Some of. . .

No More Four Eyes

By Lee DobbinsIf you are sick of wearing glasses or fiddling with contacts, you should consider laser eye surgery. / /Laser surgery to correct your vision is a well tested procedure but is not for everyone so do not enter into it lightly. Done as outpatient surgery, most people are back to their. . .

Tips On Wearing And Removing Contact Lenses

By Lee DobbinsAs a new contact lens wearer, you have 2 main obstacles to get past – putting your lenses in and taking them out. / /Sure, you practiced in the doctors office, but once you get in front of the mirror by yourself it’s a whole different ball game! / /I’ll never forget my first pair o. . .

See Your Way To Laser Eye Surgery

By Lee DobbinsElecting to have corrective surgery on your eyes can be a great way to free yourself from the daily grind of constantly cleaning off and adjusting your glasses or cleaning contact lenses. This type of corrective surgery is quite common these days and considered safe. Before you deci. . .

Boost the immune system the natural way

Since Dr Peter Koeppel, one of the leading experts on immunology and biochemistry at a leading Swiss pharmaceutical company released a paper on the use of nucleotides and RNA for human health applications. Much information has been sought regarding these valuable building blocks. In part one of. . .

Top Thirty Weight Loss Tips and Tricks

Top Thirty Weight Loss Tips and TricksCopyright 2005 Roy Barker1. Never leave home "starving." Always have a light snack before eating dinner in a restaurant, such as a piece of fruit, a glass of juice or a carrot.2. Don't go food shopping on an empty stomach! You'll be tempted to buy everything . . .

Get rid of Acne - Naturally!

Most people who suffer from acne go out and spend good money on common over-the-counter acne treatment products. The truth is, most of these products are full of chemicals that can actually slow down the healing of acne, and irritate your skin, causing farther breakouts.When an acne product has 2. . .

Substance abuse attitude testing by a standardized survey

This is a short overview of a questionnaire used for substance abuse attitude testing in testing a CREATE (Curriculum Renewal and Evaluation of Addiction Training and Education) effects on Medical Students. My afterthoughts on substance abuse attitude testing are in the end of the article.The sur. . .

The Stimulants: Ritalin and its Friends

The Stimulants: Ritalin and its FriendsRecently, a mother accused me of being anti-medication. She looked at ADD ADHD Advances and saw that I discussed natural treatments and concluded I must be against medication. I told the mother that she was mistaken. "In How to Help the Child You Love, I. . .

How to Get Rid of Acne: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

To get rid of acne, you have to understand what causes it in the first place. All in all, the formation of acne pimples a pretty complicated process that even scientists and dermatologists don't fully understand. What is known though, can be summed up in a fairly simple manner – Acne bacteria (p.. . .

Using Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) as an Acne Treatment

How Pantothenic Acid Worksr /Many people have commented before that I recommend vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) a lot to acne sufferers. There happens to be a reason for that: It is what cleared my acne. Totally. 100% Eliminated. If you haven't tried it before, I strongly urge you to give it a go, . . .

Diet Red Flags

Diet Red Flags------------------------------------------ The cabbage diet! The rice diet! The blood type diet! Atkins! South Beach! No carb! Low carb! Which is the right diet? People who want to lose weight are a very vulnerable group because they're very frustrated. Weight loss is hard, and ever. . .

Eleven Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea is known to provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots, or strawberriesStudies show that green tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Green tea is defini. . .

Eucalyptus Oil for Colds and Flu

Recently I came down with a cold, flu, and some heavy chest congestion. My 8-year daughter also became sick.One of the Natural Remedies I used was Eucalyptus Oil, which helped to reduce the chest congestion and the symptoms of the flu.Herbalists use this oil to treat colds, coughs, and other resp. . .

Utah Drug Rehab Searching For A Therapist

Finding the right treatment for any person suffering with a drug abuse problem can be a difficult task - where do you start, how do you know what to look for, how do I find a good therapist or treatment center in my area? Thankfully, there are many resources to help you find the help that you or . . .

Understanding the different types of Yoga

Yoga is becoming a more and more popular activity in the Western world today. The number of places holding Yoga classes is on the increase and there is a plethora of different types of Yoga. With a choice of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and many . . .

Drugstore Hemorrhoid Medications

There are many drugstore and alternative Internet productsfor treating hemorrhoids. Most of the products are notmade to cure or eliminate hemorrhoids but to give youtemporary relief of itching, pain, swelling or bleeding. Idon't recommend using any type of product that is notnatural or that comes. . .

How to Use Natural Remedies for Ulcers Caused by Helicobacter Pylori

One of the bacteria that live in your mouth and cause gingivitis is the helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. This bacterium is transmitted by kissing. Everyone have this bacterium in his or her mouth and stomach. You mostly likely got this when you were a youngster and were kissed by your parents a. . .

The Raindrop Technique Massage

The Raindrop Technique MassageCopyright 2005 Good Health-Good ScentsRaindrop Technique is a procedure for applying therapeutic grade essential oils to the feet, back and spine. It is a form of aromatherapy. Raindrop icorporates certain Native American concepts, including a special form of massage. . .

Tanning Beds, Should You Purchase One?

By: Ben Shar Many people are often taken in with tanning beds. It seems like a great way to get a great tan, right? It is often a little more difficult than this. In fact, for those that do not take the time to heed the warnings, it can be a life threatening aspect as well. It is important to w. . .

Learn How To Quit Smoking.

What do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit s. . .

Common Sense About Low Carb Diets

Common Sense About Low Carb DietsCopyright 2005 Ardmore Internet Marketing, Inc.With all of the conflicting studies and fuzzyinterpretation of information, it's no wonder thatconfusion reigns when it comes to the value and safety of low-carb diets. It seems like heated debates are raging everywhe. . .

Benefits Of Laser Eye Surgery

By Lee DobbinsThere’s so many benefits to being able to see naturally. Many people feel a new freedom to be able to simply wake up and see past the bed sheets. You can swim and play sports much easier. Plus, you won’t have to spend all that money for new contacts or glasses! / /Some Of The Benefi. . .

How do you get hemorrhoids?

A lot of people don't even know they have hemorrhoids. The rectum is not an area you can readily see. Some times you don't know you have hemorrhoids until you see blood in the toilet water after a bowel movement, when you start to have pain or discomfort in the rectum, or when you feel extra ti. . .

Which drug addiction treatment is the best?

The answer is simple: there is no such thing as the best drug addiction treatment. Depending on the kind of the addiction, your age and social situation different treatments may be chosen for your benefit.Here are a few most common drug addiction treatments (from www.nida.nih.gov website):(1) Re. . .

Chicago Drug Rehab Long Term Help For a Real Recovery

The central location of the city of Chicago has made it a hub for the distribution of drugs in the Midwest, though much of the problem remains upon the city's streets. The use of crack cocaine is the city's biggest drug problem - since 1990, admissions to Chicago drug rehab for the treatment of t. . .

How to Use Herbal Salves & Ointments to Shrink Your Hemorrhoids

Comfrey Herbal SalveHere is an herbal combination that contains herbs thatpromote the healing of skin wounds and blood vessel, isantiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, soothing, and antiitching.Here is what is in it:o Comfrey rooto St. John's Wort flower and budo Calendula flowero Plantain lea. . .

Where to find Maryland drug rehab centers?

Everything can be found on the Internet. At various sites there's a comprehensive list of all Maryland drug rehab centers along with contact information and short advertising articles. There are lots of various treatment centers in this State, and from their commercials it seems most of them are . . .

Alcohol Drug Abuse Treatment Reaching Out For Help

There was a time when alcohol and drug abuse were thought to be problems of down and outs, no-hopers who had nothing in their lives, and people who would never amount to anything. Thankfully, an increasing awareness about these issues and the sharing of their stories by some brave individuals hav. . .

Arizona Drug Rehab Finding Help in Arizona

The state of Arizona has one of the worst drug problems in the United States. Historically and currently, the state is known as a transhipment location for a variety of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, which are imported from other countries. As a result, these and other drugs are . . .

The Dangers of Plastic Surgery

There is very little in this life that comes without risk, and the dangers of plastic surgery are a prime example of this. Most of us have been reminded by elderly relatives that our lives could be cut short any day simply by crossing the street; this adage is usually quoted to remind us to live . . .

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Treat Yourself to Surgery at Its Best

Los Angeles is the city as infamous as it is famous, as notorious a city as you can find. It is a city that is known the whole world over, even by millions who have never visited it, and it is surrounded by an intriguing mysticism that few can resist. This is where the famous people live, the you. . .

Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong Not Just News

As with just about anything in life, there are many things that can go wrong with plastic surgery. But just as we don't hear news reports about the millions of planes that have taken off and landed safely, there is not the same attention devoted to the many success stories of cosmetic surgeries a. . .

How to find a drug rehab in Florida?

When you're in need, the quickest way is the best: if you put “drug rehab in Florida” in your search engine, the first page it finds will be the right one. There you'll find all the information you need, including addresses, contact information as well as some number and explanations to how they . . .

Prices For Plastic Surgery Looking for Cheaper Deals Abroad

There are few of us who can afford plastic surgery without first having do some saving - or some lottery winning! Although the prices for plastic surgery are becoming ever more competitive, the whole procedure is still out of reach for many. And the figures that you might see when surfing the net. . .

Salt Therapy and its European well-known beneficial effects in respiratory diseases

Salt Therapy and its European well-known beneficial effects in respiratory diseases Copyright 2005 Livia TibaThe benefits of salt therapy (also called Halotherapy) or speleotherapy are well known and documented in Europe. Halotherapy uses dry aerosol micro particles of salt and minerals to treat . . .

Alternative medicine in food- Shallots

Shallots belong to the lily family (Liliacae) where onion, garlic and leeks are present. It is classified as Allium cepa var. aggregatum .Shallots are smaller and sweeter than onion and like garlic its bulb divides into multiple sections .It digests better than onion when eaten raw. The bulbs . . .

What Is Herbal Medicine? Is It Safe?

What Is Herbal Medicine? Is It Safe?By Charlene J. NubleHerbal medicine is the use of plant and herb extracts for their therapeutic value. Most plants contain and produce chemical substances that aid in healing and other physical treatments. / /Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare and. . .

Calcium: The Miracle Mineral

By: Charlene J. Nuble We’ve heard it not only once or twice or even thrice but a lot of times. If you want healthy bones and teeth then pack up on the Calcium intake. While it is true that calcium is absolutely necessary to the health and strength of bones and teeth, this essential mineral al. . .

So You Think You’re Pregnant? A Brief Discussion Of Common Pregnancy Symptoms

By: Charlene J. Nuble A baby begins life even before he is born – from conception until the uterus finally pushes him out of his mother’s body. This is the phenomenon we call pregnancy. It starts when the male sperm unites with the female egg and develops into an embryo. While several women say . . .

Adult Acne: A Bumpy Ride Towards Aging

By: Charlene J. Nuble Picture this; the snow-white clear skin that you have been proud of since your teen years has suddenly poofed into a wicked witch's warty face upon reaching the age of 30! "Acne, at my age?" This is often the distressed statement of pockmarked men and women in their 30's to. . .

Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?

By: Charlene J. Nuble Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to preventing the Big C For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons, but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a potenti. . .

The Importance Of Vitamins To Your Body

By: Charlene J. Nuble The body needs a minimum amount of vitamins and minerals each day to remain healthy and function properly. A balanced diet normally supplies sufficient vitamins. However, serious disorders can still develop if the diet does not meet your body’s needs. Symptoms of a deficien. . .

Modern Treatments Of Tooth Decay

By: Charlene J. Nuble "Tooth decay, also known as dental cavities, or dental caries, is a disease that is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever." -- Michael C. Alfano, Dean of the New York University College of Dentistry. As warned by the World Health Orga. . .

Knowing Tooth Decay And Its Modern Treatments

By: Charlene J. Nuble "Tooth decay, also known as dental cavities, or dental caries, is a disease that is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever." -- Michael C. Alfano, Dean of the New York University College of Dentistry. As warned by the World Health Organ. . .