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Bleeding Gums

Bleeding gums can be one sign of periodontal disease, gingivitis, or other serious problems. Other symptoms of poor dental health may include persistent bad breath, toothache, and receding gums. Untreated, bleeding gums and gum disease can lead to serious medical problems. Good oral hygiene, including thorough brushing and the removal of plaque and tartar from the teeth, is crucial. However, br. . .

An Introduction to Gambling Treatments

Gambling is a form of entertainment for many people, but in some cases gambling can become an addiction leading to financial problems, relationship stress, and even attempted suicide. It is estimated that 6 percent of north america's population will have a gambling problem sometime in there life. Gambling addiction is a serious problem. Pathological addictions to gambling are more common in men. . .

Depressed? It’s Gotta All Be Our Parents’ Fault!

A newspaper article from the Associated Press a while back reports that scientists say they’ve found a gene (CHRM2) that’s linked to alcoholism and depression. An expert from another organization says that if these preliminary findings hold true that it will provide another “potential target for developing new drugs to treat depression and alcoholism”.Well, I’m excited now… Oh, don’t get me wro. . .

Acne and Green Tea

Green tea is used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine to treat many ailments including acne and to improve general well-being. But does it provide an effective herbal alternative to modern medication?The answer seems to be ‘Yes’. There are only two herbal treatments that are known to be effective in treating acne and green tea is one of them.In a recent study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D. a . . .

Has Anxiety Taken Over Your Life?

Anxiety is the leading clinically diagnosable mental health disorder – it affects millions of people. Everyone experiences a little anxiety in life. It can be necessary and a motivator to help us make plans and perform well. However, anxiety disrupts the everyday life of millions of people. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, anxiety disorder is the most common mental health problem in the U. . .

Lose Weight And Keep It Off--A Remarkable New Way To Do It

The percentage of Americans who are overweight and obese is increasing very rapidly. "Overweight" is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) from 25.0 to 29.9 whereas a BMI of 30 or above is defined as "obese." According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 56% of the population was overweight during the reporting period from 1988 through 1994, and 23% was obese. During the period fr. . .

Dietary Guidelines Show Need For Supplements

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines emphasize getting all of your nutrients from conventional foods, if possible, but also flag the need for some supplemental nutrients."The fact is that many people do not get all the nutrients they need from diet alone, and there are clear health benefits from getting the full recommended amounts of all vitamins and minerals. A daily multivitamin can go a long way t. . .

Protein or Carbohydrates?

This has got to be the biggest controversy in modern bodybuilding. Bodybuilders will say you've got to consume loads of protein to pack on quality muscle mass and increase strength. Nutrition experts say that you must eat a high carbohydrate diet, particularly complex carbs, to improve strength and size, and say that a high protein is of no benefit. Who is right? You could say both are right. O. . .

15 Tips For Better Eating Habits

Considering the Bulging Waist Lines of 66% of The Population it is obvious that sticking to a healthy eating plan is a challenge for many people . If your are having problems sticking with that resolution that you set in January, here are some simple tips to help you start to create new and healthy eating patterns Calories count. It's not low fat vs. low carb. You can eat fewer calories by eati. . .

Toothache, Could It Be More Then Just a Little Pain?

What is a Toothache? A "Toothache" can usually be referred to as pain that is felt around the teeth and or jaw. The cause of a toothache in most cases is by either problems with your jaw and or tooth. In most cases you (and I am talking from experience here) you would just leave it and wait for the pain to subside, but this isn't the correct thing to do. Toothaches are a sign that there may be . . .

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not something to be taken lightly. It is a serious disease the cause of which is unknown. One fact health care professionals do know is that left untreated, high blood pressure over time can lead to serious heart disease and other vascular troubles, even death.Blood pressure medications come in a wide range of formulas and dosages; each aimed at reducing. . .

10 Tips To Stay Committed & Consistent

Most studies show that by now nearly 66% of those who started a fitness program at the beginning of the year have quit or will soo and less than one third of those who begin a fitness program will still be exercising by the end of their first year. If you are determined to make THIS the last time you resolve to lose weight - read on ...The following are 10 simple tips to get you started in maki. . .

Burn Fat, Not Sugar!

You are going to be pleasantly surprised! Most people think that in order to lose weight you have to do strenuous exercise, continuously, and lots of it! Well, Guess what? NOT TRUE! I know you are thinking? That's crazy! It doesn't make any sense! I thought the same thing, when I first heard this. But it all comes down to understanding how your body works. By exercising 20 minutes a day averag. . .

Navigating Food Labels

Here are a few tips to help you dissect the food label before your next visit to the supermarket: SERVING SIZE MATTERS Just because the food label lists a certain number of calories per serving does NOT mean that's how much YOU eat. In fact, almost everyone I know consumes much more than the serving size listed on the Nutrition Facts panel. Many times the amounts are just not realistic, and mos. . .

Low Carb Stupidity Vs. Low Carb Intelligence -

Low carb stupidity Believing that carrots, bananas or tomatoes are fattening because they’re high on the glycemic index and because a popular fad diet book says so.Low carb intelligence Have Americans lost any remaining grip with common sense? With an average banana coming in at 120 calories do you really think that this yellow, nutrient-dense, low-calorie, all-natural, straight-out-of-the-grou. . .

How to Lose Belly Fat: Latest Secrets from the Research L...

In this series of articles, you will learn exactly how to lose belly fat, using 10 proven techniques from medical studies and laboratories around the world.Abdominal fat, also known as visceral fat, or belly fat, is not just a matter of vanity anymore. Doctors are increasingly sounding the alarm about the health dangers of belly fat, as more Americans are diagnosed daily with obesity, diabetes,. . .

Looking through Terri Schiavo’s Eyes

I’m a chaplain, and I thought some of you might be interested in a very different point of view about this. I’m not suggesting that you believe me, nor am I arguing for a “side.” This is just what the Sanctuary teached, and this is what I believe. Terri’s soul is alive and well, and it’s still attached to her body. The essence of Terri, her soul, is not in some state of limbo. Her soul is aware. . .

Chocolate and Heart Health – Fact or Fallacy?

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if chocolate and heart health went hand in hand. However, there is so much information lately about the health benefits of chocolate that it is only natural that people get confused.It is true, that if people only ate pure cocoa, then there might be heart health benefits. The problem is that most people eat processed chocolate bars containing sugar, corn syrup, hydrogen. . .

Costume Contact Lenses – Be Noticed in the Crowd!

Costume contacts have always been a favorite tool of movie costume designers. What makes a werewolf appear like a real monster and not just an actor in a costume? The eyes, of course! The eyes make the entire image seem real and very believable.But the days when theatrical lenses were available only to movie stars are long gone. Now everybody can get a pair of costume contacts that makes their . . .

Diet Information..Your Key to Your Success!

Do you find yourself asking all the right dieting questions but getting all the wrong answers? Are you tired of searching the internet and coming up with no real viable solution?Dieting is extremely tough. For anyone who is overweight it’s one of life’s hardest endeavors. Social stigmas can cause a person struggling with their weight to feel inadequate, insecure and ‘less of a person’. I know, . . .

Natural Stress Relief - Without a Doctor!

Are you looking for stress relief? No drugs, no meditation? Have you ever thought about taking up a craft? In fact, doing a craft is a prescription for good health. And more importantly you do not need to be good at the craft to benefit! Imagine feeling more relaxed. See yourself smiling, pleased with your efforts. All this can be yours - once you start enjoying a hobby.A craft can be an. . .

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Nightmare After The Ordeal

Sarah is a 28 y/o accountant who had a traumatic past that she kept to herself. At age 15, she was grabbed by a masked man while she was jogging in a park. The man threatened to kill her with a knife and brutally raped her. She screamed but nobody seemed to have heard her.Since that time, Sarah has developed nightmares about being raped or killed. In most days, she has suffered from flashbacks . . .

Proper Nutrition Can Make Your Kid a Top Student

It is important that your child gets his or her nutrition early o­n, preferably form Grade 1. This is the most important time for brain development, as they start to learn new things and create new ideas all the time. Brain development revolves around getting the right amount of:1) Glucose – Simply put, it is the blood sugar level. Glucose provides energy, and is vital in determining attention . . .

Glyconutrients and Inflammation

Inflammation is not a disease.Inflammation is best described as a defense mechanism to limit tissue damage. It can be caused by infection, injury or immune conditions. In each case, the inflammation is the result of your immune system responding to another event. This article will cover inflammation and how glyconutrients and inflammation can be utilized to your benefit. When such an event occu. . .

Upside-Down World

Why are so many more people frightened of aeroplane journeys rather than car journeys? The risk of being injured in a car is far greater than being injured in an aeroplane. I can offer this theory: it’s because aero crashes are so rare and auto crashes are so commonplace. This may sound like strange logic, but it’s simple really. Does every car crash get reported on the news? Of course not! The. . .

Color Contact Lenses - Your Options

Very few people are actually satisfied with their appearance. Some will go to great lengths to achieve a look that they consider acceptable. If you wear contacts and you're interested in changing your appearance but you want to use a subtle approach, you may want to consider color contact lenses. You can choose from a variety of natural s including blue, hazel, and green. There are numerous typ. . .

Protein For Healthy Living

According to the latest statistics, the obesity epidemic continues to grow worldwide and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. An astonishing 59.6% of Australian and New Zealand adults are overweight or obese, while 30% of Australian and New Zealand children are clinically overweight. Those who have adequate amounts of protein in their diet, however, may find they’ve escaped being part of th. . .

Lycopene Effective with Prostate Cancer Treatment

Men with prostate cancer who take supplemental lycopene in addition to surgical removal of the testicles may experience less active disease, less bone pain, and live longer than those who only have surgical removal of the testicles, according to a new study in British Journal of Urology International (2003;92:375–8). This is exciting news for millions of men who have to undergo aggressiv. . .

Facial Cleansing For Your Skin Type

Do you know best way to wash your face and which products to use? Dermatologists say that there are several ways to cleanse the face, but the ingredients that work for one person may not work for someone else. What’s more, there is a barrage of new products to choose from. To help you decide which methods and tools for cleansing the skin are best for you, dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., cli. . .

Walking for Your Health

Walking is the easiest way of exercise because it is accessible at anyplace, anywhere and anytime. Several studies show that walking can: reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile reduce body fat enhance mental well being increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis reduce the risk of cancer of the colon reduce the risk of non insulin dependant diabetes help to c. . .

Health is Not What You Think

What is health?Everyone wants this thing called health, and yet most people have never thought about what their “target of health” actually looks like. If you and your family were healthy, what would it be like?It is like this: Imagine you are shooting a bow and arrow at a definite target and you have no idea what the target is. What do you think the chances are that you will hit the target? No. . .

Hair Transplant Methods

When dealing with the issue of losing hair, in some cases, individuals choose to use hair transplants as a treatment. A hair transplant basically means to take hair from one area of the head with hair and root it into another area of the head without hair. Then, the hair roots itself and begins to grow. In order to accomplish this task, there are different hair transplant methods to use. Be. . .

Elliptical Crosstrainer Benefits

Considering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer can benefit you?This article will list several unique benefits of working out with an elliptical trainer. If you're trying to decide between an eliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment, here are some unique elliptical trainer benefits:· No Impact: Recently my 60-year-old mother tried my elliptical trainer . . .

Winning at Post-Natal Weight Loss: Six Simple Strategies ...

A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now that baby’s here, you’re probably wishing those extra pounds would hurry up and disappear! While it won’t happen overnight, these six simple tips can help you lose that extra weight in a healthy way. (If you’re looking for parts 1 and 2 of this article, you can find them both at http://www.mambomoms.com/articles.html)5) Get moder. . .

Winning at Post-Natal Weight Loss: Six Simple Strategies ...

A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now that baby’s here, you’re probably wishing those extra pounds would hurry up and disappear! While it won’t happen overnight, these six simple tips can help you lose that extra weight in a healthy way. (If you’ve missed part 1 of this article, or want to read part 3, you can find them both at http://www.mambomoms.com/articles.html). . .

Pharmaceuticals: The Next Frontier in America's War on Drugs

America's war on drugs, which has been fought in the opium fields of Afghanistan and the cocaine plantations of Columbia, will have to reinvent itself to combat what is set to be America's biggest drug abuse problem, pharmaceuticals. One in five American's, nearly 48 million, have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes at least once in their lives. The current past month misuse rate a. . .

“Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts

It’s one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but for a bodybuilder, someone who spends hours and hours each week pouring everything they’ve got into building muscle, it should be criminal!The reason we say this is because, if you are going to spend so much time, money, and energy trying to build the “perfect body”, you have to make sure that y. . .

The Profect Solution for Diabetics

Diabetes, which affects more than 6% of the US population or over 18,000,000 people [i], is diagnosed when the body is not creating or effectively utilizing the hormone called insulin. As a result, much-needed energy from sugar, starch, and other sources are not being exploited as effectively as they should. This can lead to severe adverse health consequences, including nerve, ocular, and kid. . .

Battling Childhood Obesity through Smart Eating

Finally, a positive solution regarding America’s difficult and costly campaign to stem childhood obesity is emerging. For the thousands of children and their families who are currently battling with childhood obesity, this good news is long awaited. Indeed, the risk factors for childhood obesity read like a checklist of ailments that only a generation ago would never have been linked to child. . .

Winning at Post-Natal Weight Loss: Six Simple Strategies ...

A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now that baby’s here, you’re probably wishing those extra pounds would hurry up and disappear! While it won’t happen overnight, these six simple tips can help you lose that extra weight in a healthy way. (If you’re looking for parts 2 and 3 of this article, you can find them both at http://www.mambomoms.com/articles.html)1) Try to re. . .

An Introduction to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition, but in some ways it is still a mystery. There are many different theories about what causes the syndrome, and different doctors will give you different reasons for your illness – anything from stress to bad bacteria to food intolerance. And once you have been diagnosed, there is no set form of treatment – instead, sufferers tend to try . . .

So Many Quit Before Hiring a Certified Personal Trainer!

Every year millions of people decide to make fitness goals. Their intentions are good. No one really wants to be overweight for health reasons. By the end of the month, most individuals will quit their fitness goals. The reasons run from the popular “I don’t have enough time in my schedule to exercise.” to “I am just big boned. It runs in my family.” The truth is that the USA is leading t. . .

Super Bowl Harbinger of Problem Drinking

17.6 million American adults are either alcohol dependent or abuse alcohol. According to the recently released 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, alcohol dependence - particularly among men - has decreased; however, rates of alcohol abuse have increased. Super Bowl Sunday has long been associated with over consumption of alcohol and the problems of alcoho. . .

Causes of Bad Breath: New Research Reveals True Cause

What Causes Bad Breath:Three Leading Factors Did you know:1. Medications (including allergy medications) cause bad breath2. Alcoholic beverages cause bad breath3. Mouthwash with alcohol causes bad breath4. Smoking causes bad breath5. Dry mouth causes bad breathThe fact is that everyday common over-the-counter hygiene products, beverages an medications can be the "mysterious" cause of your bad b. . .

Surviving in the Hospital (Available medical technology t...

More than having a comfortable, temporary residence in the hospital, it is important that one not only survive but come out of the hospital, alive and whole.According to a study, medical errors in hospitals cause more deaths each year than vehicle accidents, cancer or even AIDS. A recent study reported that there are up to 100,000 deaths each year caused by medical mistakes. Hence, medical mist. . .

The Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea's popularity in the United States continues to grow as the number of new medical studies increase, showing that green tea is a rich and natural source of antioxidants. These antioxidants help protect the body from accelerated ageing and increased risk of major diseases.Medical Benefits:Among the many medical benefits of green tea, here are a few diseases that green tea is reputably ab. . .

How to Effectively Juice a Fruit

Choosing the right tool for your juicing needs is crucial to maximizing the healthy benefits of your fruits. Like any other task, making a juice requires the use of appropriate device and techniques. It is without a doubt that juices enhance the body’s overall performance and it is very essential for us to have an adequate supply of it. There are different types of juicers that have different l. . .

Reduce Smoking Risks: Green Tea can help!

In an article, "The Irreversible Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking", Paul H. Brodish, MSPH of the American Council on Science and Health defined irreversible health effect as a permanent change in the structure and/or function of an organ system or a permanently increased risk of suffering from a disease or some other threat to health. Thus, in Brodish' article, he does not expound on th. . .

How Pain Serves as Your Body's Warning Signal

Pain is like the warning lights on your car's dashboard. It alerts you to something that needs investigation. Pain serves an important function. It's your body's way of saying, "Pay attention." We all avoid pain. You wouldn't knowingly slam your thumb in the car door or touch a hot stove. It's human nature to avoid situations that cause pain, and we do what we can to rid ourselves of the pain a. . .

Suffering From Hypoglycemia?

WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA?Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This can be caused by a sudden rise in glucose in the blood due to sweets and other sweeteners. This then leads to a sudden drop once the sweets or sweeteners are no longer in the blood system. Too much insulin released into the blood system can also cause it. Diabetes on the other hand is just the opp. . .