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1. Coconut Oil Increases Beneficial Properties in Human Breast Milk

By Cori Young Posted: 10/29/2004 COCONUT OIL FOUND BENEFICIAL FOR LACTATING MOTHERS... The unique composition of human breast milk fat includes the fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid, which have potent antimicrobial properties. These fatty acids offer the nursing infant protection from viruses such as herpes and HIV, protozoa such as giardia lamblia, and bacteria such as chlamydia and heliocobater. <... read more

2. The Importance of Nutrition and Lifestyle

By Dr. Tara Barker ND Posted: 07/25/2004 The Importance of Nutrition and Lifestyle Eating healthy and taking care of yourself is essential to obtain optimal wellness. Most people roll their eyes or moan when confronted with these ideas, but, in reality, taking care of yourself is not as hard, time consuming, expensive, or dull as most would have you believe. In fact, once people decide to choose a healthy life, the... read more

3. Demystifying root canal treatment

By Dr Anthony Druttman Posted: 10/23/2004 Demystifying root canal treatment Many people have a deep-seated fear of root canal (endodontic) treatment. They will say not as bad as a root canal as if it is one of the worst human experiences. Such fears are unfounded. In professional hands, root canal treatment is the best way to keep your natural teeth and preserve good dental health. By having better information abou... read more

4. Sleep Apnea - 7 Tips To Help You Sleep

By Donald Saunders Posted: 07/25/2005 If your snoring is keeping your partner awake at night and you're excessively tired yourself during the day, then you could be suffering from sleep apnea.  This article looks at 7 simple ways to help overcome your daytime tiredness. Do you keep your partner awake at night with your snoring?  Are you often tired during the day?  Do you sometimes f... read more

5. Dental Hygiene, an Ancient Practice - The History of the Toothbrush

By Rebecca Blain Posted: 08/24/2004 By Rebecca Blain of http://www.everything-teeth.com One of the most asked questions by adults and children is the origin of the toothbrush. There are several schools of thought on when the real toothbrush was created, but you need to look far into the past for the first evidences of oral hygiene. The Chinese were believ... read more

6. Cancer is an energy

By Simon Mitchell Posted: 07/05/2005 Einstein, a genius scientist of the 20th century, and central to the new energy physics, stated that 'a problem cannot be solved by the same mind set that created it'. Cancer is a case in point. Cancer is a dis-ease that stems partly from the products of the mechanistic, anthropomorphic and exploitative philosophy at the heart of our culture, which we tend to ignore. Its effect... read more

7. Top 3 Reasons Why You Suffer From Pain In The Back Of The Knee

By Marc David Posted: 07/25/2004 Pain behind the knee is something many of us have or might experience if we play sports that involve bending at the knees, running, tennis, or any activity that puts strain on the area. Here are some things you need to keep in mind if you ever experience such pain behind the knee: 1. Possible Arthritis This is one of the most common caus... read more

8. Herbs and Natural Supplements for Breast Cancer

By Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc Posted: 10/27/2004 A returning patient called me yesterday. She was a breast cancer survivor when I saw her as a student intern in Chinese medical school. If I had been more confident at the time, I would have suggested she be diligent in preventing a recurrence of breast cancer, and explained how she might attempt that with Chinese medicine. Even if I had, however, she might not have followe... read more

9. Exercise for Immunity

By Dr. Donald A. Miller Posted: 09/30/2004 Recent publications and news items show that moderate exercise works with good diet to enhance immune systems. It does not take much. Just walking a few miles per week can help prevent cancers in various parts of the body, as an example. I'm not a body builder, although I respect people who are. My ideal is to keep a slender, wiry body, such as a runner or swimmer. Typically... read more

10. Your Choice: Aging Boomer or Ageless Bloomer

By Barbara Morris Posted: 07/25/2005 The American way of aging, steeped in stultifying tradition and flawed conventional wisdom of a bygone era, is slowly changing. But for now, tradition and custom still dominate. You know the routine: Around age 50 an accelerating number of sound bites, events and dire warnings about inescapable problems and pitfalls of aging are relentless reminders life... read more

11. Andropause and Erectile Dysfunction

By Cathy Taylor Posted: 05/19/2005 One of the signature symptoms of Andropause is erectile dysfunction (ED). An embarrassing, nerve-wrecking experience, ED is when a male cannot perform for his female partner. In laymans terms, it is the inability to have an erect penis during sexual activity. It is the primary issue amongst men in regards to their sex lives. Lets become acquainted with how a full erection w... read more

12. Surrounding Yourself With Positive Energy

By S A Baker Posted: 05/22/2005 Our lives are busy. We rush here only to remember we were supposed to rush there. It seems like there is never enough time to be had. We all wish for longer days only so we can pack them even fuller with the things we think are important. But, what we really need is to surround ourselves with positive energy. Instead of worrying and fretting over one thing or another, you can i... read more

13. Glutathione - Your Brain's Master Antioxidant Defense

By Priya Shah Posted: 07/31/2004 Copyright 2004 Priya Shah Free radicals and oxyradicals play an important role in the development and progression of many brain disorders such as brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, schizophrenia and Down syndrome. Glutathione is the brain's master antioxidant and plays an important protective role in the brain. According to Dr. Jimmy Gutman, "The brain... read more

14. Weight Loss: Finding Time to Exercise

By Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP Posted: 10/17/2004 Exercising During Commercials I'm getting up an hour earlier these days. At first I said I'd never be able to do it: I was already sleep deprived rising at 6 AM how would I ever get up at 5 AM? I'd never be able to get to sleep earlier (this is still true), and a hundred other reasons why it wouldn't work. And then I tried it, and it does work. I'm still sleep... read more

15. Why Should I Take Nutritional Supplements?

By Adam J Thompson Posted: 06/04/2005 Do you ever wonder why the experts keep saying that you need to take supplements? Why won't a healthy, balanced diet work? There are 3 main reasons that you need to take quality nutritional supplements each & every day. In this article, I want to go over these 3 reasons we need to supplement our diets. Reason #1: Food Production Methods In... read more

16. The DXA Bone Mineral Density Scan.

By Adrian Rawlinson MD Posted: 04/10/2005 The Bone Density test comes in many forms. You may have seen the small machines at Health Fairs or at your local pharmacy. These devices measure bone density by ultrasound technology. It is inexpensive, portable and there is no radiation exposure. Several studies have shown it to be a good predictor of fracture risk. It is sometimes called Quantitative U... read more

17. Dealing with Tennis Elbow

By Craig LePage, CSCS, NASM-CPT Posted: 06/16/2005 In addition to effecting tennis players, tennis elbow effects a great number of people who are involved in activities outside of the sport of tennis. Tennis elbow also known as lateral Epicondylitis is caused by damaging the tendon of the extensor muscles in the forearm. The tendon of these extensor muscles connects to the lateral epicondyle of the upper arm bone called the hum... read more

18. Muscle Building Tips: Do's and Dont's

By Jasdeep Singh Posted: 06/07/2005 Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative effects too. Right guidance and proper techniques make the perfect recipe to MUSCLE BUILDING. Muscle Building is no joke, but at the same time, very much possible. The bottomline is to workout in the right direction and not to harm your body. Here are some Do's and Dont... read more

19. Discover This Fascinating Wellspring of Health and Energy

By David Snape Posted: 10/26/2004 Does this sound familiar to you? After getting through a long day of work, engaging in obligatory social activities and then doing the upkeep on your house or apartment you may feel as if every last second of your time and every last drop of your energy have been spent. By that point, you just want to collapse on the floor, exhausted. Then you wake up and hav... read more

20. Food Supplements and Glyconutritionals?

By Theryssa Posted: 12/13/2004 Why Do We Need Food Supplements and Glyconutritionals? Food is one of our most basic needs. However, in our modern society fresh food is a thing of the past. The so called fresh fruits and vegetables we buy today have little nutritional value because they are grown in nutrient-deficient soil, picked before they ripen naturally, gassed, irradiated, artificially... read more

21. Our Shoulders Do Plenty and That is the Problem

By JR Rogers Posted: 06/07/2005 It's funny, but before I got involved in the arthritis business after my own injuries, I used to think that our knees were the easiest joint to injure. Of course, I now know that our knees carry about four times our body weight so certainly they are at risk. However, think about the role your shoulders play in your life. Greater Motion Capabilitie... read more

22. A Closer Look at Neck Pain Relief

By Dave Lavinsky Posted: 08/01/2005 Neck pain afflicts many people at some point in their life - two-thirds of American adults report having experienced at least one incidence of neck pain in their lives.  You can strain your neck during exercise, at work, or even something as simple as turning over in your sleep. Its an ailment so common that it has even earned its own colloquialism. But wh... read more

23. What can Muscle Milk do for me?

By K. Perry Posted: 06/08/2005 As the name suggests, muscle milk is a supplement that is rich in the proteins necessary for ultimate muscle growth and fitness. Essentially having its beginnings in the composition of human mothers milk after much research muscle milk emerges as a much-improved version. There are many protein sources available besides muscle milk. Extensive research co... read more

24. Curing Insomnia - 7 Steps To Better Sleep

By Donald Saunders Posted: 07/11/2005 Problems sleeping?  Can't get to sleep?  Wake during the night and can't get back to sleep?  Wake before the birds in the morning?  Here are 7 simple steps to curing insomnia and setting you on the road to better sleep. Do you sit up at night not bothering to go to bed because you know you wont sleep?  Or, do you climb into bed and then... read more