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Fitness-related Benefits of Massage
Author: Jon Gestl
Ask someone their reason for getting a massage and you're likely to hear because it feels good. We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help to make sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our fitness

How Stress Effects Neurotransmitters
Author: Bev Storer
The brain uses feel-good transmitters called endorphins when managing daily stress. When the brain requires larger amounts of endorphins to handle increased stress, the ratio of many of the other transmitters, one to another, becomes upset creating a

How to Curb Those Carbohydrate Cravings!
Author: Kim Beardsmore
As a weight loss mentor it never ceases to amaze me how people inadvertently set themselves up for a huge snack attack mid afternoon. For many, the set up is so complete that it is almost impossible to control! The result is that people think they are

Overcoming the Torture of a Snoring Partner
Author: Dr. Joseph J. Berke, M.D., Ph.D.
Nothing is quite as frustrating as trying to sleep and hearing the guttural sounds of your loved one next to you snoring. It was supposed to be for better or for worse, but no one told you anything about endless nights of being woken up by the

Say Goodbye to the Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau
Author: Kim Beardsmore
Dieters dread the plateau. You're on a roll, losing weight steadily and happily for weeks. Your confidence is high and your goal is in sight. Then suddenly your scale freezes. No matter how hard you try, those extra pounds just refuse to budge. You've

Take Your Sauna With You!
Author: Ron King
The health benefits of saunas have been well documented. They improve circulation, keep the skin soft and supple, and promote relaxation: all key to a healthy lifestyle. Are there any drawbacks? Yes -- they aren't accessible enough! Until recently,

High Blood Pressure Medicine
Author: Sara Jenkins
Medicine and High Blood Pressure are interdependent. The kind of medicine to be taken for High Blood Pressure is not a single route to be followed. The dosage and the kind of medicine to be taken depend on the level of High Blood Pressure that a patient

Alzheimer's Disease, The Horrific Stealer
Author: Dave Robinson
Alzheimer's disease is a disease that can virtually steal away the memory and the abilities of innocent people. It is tragic when it happens and, unfortunately, it happens to many people each year. Are their cures? Is there hope for individuals who are

Exercise at Christmas Without the Gym
Author: Janice Elizabeth Small
Gyms get pretty deserted around Christmas time. Everyone is so busy with preparations, parties and people visiting that it's hard to fit in getting there, getting changed and going through a routine as regularly as you might the rest of the year. But

Spoonful of Sugar May Curb Stress, Obesity
Author: Rita Jenkins
Sweets may decrease production of glucocorticoid, a stress-related hormone that has been linked to obesity and decreased immune response, researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found. Glucocorticoids are produced when psychological

Guaranteed To Treat Leaky Gut Syndrome With Bovine Colostrum
Author: Farrell Seah
The biologically active components in colostrum are extremely effective in treating leaky gut syndrome, strengthening the immune system, and repairing tissues damaged by autoimmune disorders.

Health Functions of Calcium Unknown to Most People
Author: John Goh
Calcium plays an important role in building healthy teeth and bones. What many people do not know is that calcium is vital to every cell of the body for muscle function, nerve transmission, blood clotting and many other uses. Calcium is indeed a very impo

Weight loss medication acomplia for obesity treatment
Author: Katie
Acomplia is an effective weight loss medication, which has helped treat millions of obese patients worldwide. Read on to know more about this weight loss medication.

Bodily Attributes!
Author: Seamus Dolly
The revolution is indeed underway. Money married to desire, imagination and necessity has produced a technological revolution which will see incredible changes and potential. This is not about any morbid fixation, but rather about complimentary

Confessions From A Fat Doctor
Author: Dr. Jeff Banas
I never intended to get fat! I am not exactly sure how it happened, but there I was a 62 thirty-four year old pushing close to 270 pounds. My cholesterol was high, my triclecrides were high, and my blood pressure was high. I was on a direct course for

Getting Rid Of Gallstones Naturally
Author: Dr. Rita Louise
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that sits on the right side of our bodies just beneath the liver. Its primary function is to store and secrete bile. Bile is a yellow-brown fluid produced by the liver, which helps us digest fats. Our liver

How Does Propecia (Finasteride) Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?
Author: Richard Mitchell
Finasteride was initially marketed to treat prostate conditions under the name Proscar in 5mg pills. It was known to inhibit the formation of DHT, a major contributor to both prostate cancer and male pattern hair loss. Subsequent research showed that

Laughter, Why It's so Good for You
Author: Dianne Wandruff
For hundreds of years, we've known that 'Laughter is the best medicine'. Laughter makes you feel good for a reason. The physiological effects on your body are amazing. For example: Laughter reduces levels of certain stress hormones. It

Poisons Under Your Sink: Hidden Dangers of Cleaning Products
Author: Glenn Beach
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) has recorded many exposures to household cleaning substances that were serious enough to require treatment in a health care facility. Incredibly, according to the AAPCC the largest number of

Taking The Sting Out Of Bug Bites
Author: Dr. Brian Aw, M.D., and C.C.F.P. (courtesy of News Canada)
(NC)-In most cases insect bites are harmless and if left alone, the irritation will subside within 48 hours. However, for some people, particularly children, scratching bites may lead to a highly contagious bacterial skin infection called impetigo.