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Getting a positive start to the day is more important than you think. While it's true that things can change at any moment, a ritual of nurturing activities in the morning can help us weather minor annoyances and surprises later. There's no magic ... more »
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A grateful person is more likely to experience a happy day. When you start your day with grateful prayers, instead of selfish requests, you will get more of what you need to be successful. An attitude of gratitude reflects on everything you do ... more »
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Research links synthetic food additives with health troubles such as ADHD, asthma, cancer, and other ailments. Many foods contain synthetic additives in the form of colors, flavors or preservatives. Reduce the additives in your diet or eliminate ... more »
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If you dread the winter season because you are always getting sick with the common cold or worse, the flu, then you will want to read this article. With a few easy steps you can better your chances of staying healthy this winter and minimize the ... more »
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We've all heard the horror stories about the germs you can pick up in hotel rooms. By throwing a few extra items in your bag, you can avoid getting sick while traveling. Read on to learn more... more »
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Every winter, thousands of people fall ill with the flu, colds and worse. Pharmaceutical companies make millions with over-the-counter remedies to help us feel better. There are some simple things we can do to help ourselves stay healthy in ... more »
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With today's busy schedules it has literally become a challenge for adults to get all the nutrients they need on a daily basis. According to recent surveys it appears that at least 74% of the population in the United States does not consume the ... more »
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With today's busy schedules it has literally become a challenge for adults to get all the nutrients they need on a daily basis. According to recent surveys it appears that at least 74% of the population in the United States does not consume the ... more »
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With today's busy schedules it has literally become a challenge for adults to get all the nutrients they need on a daily basis. According to recent surveys it appears that at least 74% of the population in the United States does not consume the ... more »
By thndrstrck63 0 comments
People decide to lose weight for different reasons. Some people need to for their health. Others choose to lose a few pounds just because they want to. Everybody is different. Read on to learn how to stay motivated while you are losing weight... more »
By nashvillebecky 0 comments
The beginning of winter means months of freezing, icy weather for many parts of the country. You don't need to stay inside just because the temperature is plunging. As anyone who has ever gone skiing, snowmobiling or built a snowman knows, ... more »
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We are all guilty of going through the day, lost in our own thoughts and paying little attention to what is happening around us. We must all attempt to change these ways, keep our minds in focus and be SAFE... more »
By Clarissa Steffen, Ed.D. 0 comments
Sobriety doesn't come easy. People in the Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous circles recognize the need for continual support. For most people this approach to sobriety works. If you are a person who has tried A.A. or N.A. or done your ... more »
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It is so hard to stop coughing. There are many things to try from homemade remedies to over the counter medicine to prescription medicines. None work very good. But this can be used on all ages and works in minutes... more »
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Belching happens in all of us and is caused when air is swallowed into the body by eating food or producing extra air as gas from digestion processes internally. The body tries to eliminate this extra air by different ways, and belching is one ... more »
By Kristie Leong M.D. 0 comments
Does your child experience frequent nightmares? This is a common problem that can cause a child to have considerable anxiety about going to bed at night. Here's how to stop nightmares in children so your child can get some much needed rest... more »
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From time to time we all get a nose bleed. They are bothersome and can create a hassle when you are in the middle of something. You can get them to stop or drastically lessen their flow with this easy treatment... more »
By Dicky Leonardo 0 comments
Wonder on how to stop smoking? I did it, and so can you!.. more »
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Most people who snore or suffer from sleep apnea (a serious health condition involving blockage of the throat during sleep which wakes them up in order to breathe) will have some common signs and symptoms. For example: gasping or snorting during ... more »
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Are you a stressed-out mess? Do your friends and family call you a worry-wort? Stress can literally break down your physical and mental health if you can't learn to deal with its effects. So how can you break the perpetual worry cycle and ... more »
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Nonprescription drugs lose their potency if not stored properly. The problem is compounded when the drugs are kept too long. When not secured, nonprescription drugs present a danger to children. By following a few simple guidelines, adults can ... more »
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The holiday season is flu season. Let's face it, if you have small children, any season can be cold season! You can lower the risks of catching a bug and actually decrease the duration of an illness by raising the level of your immunities... more »
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The sun has gotten a bad reputation. Sunbathing can improve your health by helping to reduce the risk of some types of cancer, helping you sleep at night, reducing asthma-like breathing symptoms, lowering stress levels and speeding up healing. ... more »
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There are many ways you can lend support to your friend with cancer. How much time you can commit depends a lot on the depth of your relationship. Understand that people react differently when diagnosed with cancer. Remain sensitive to your ... more »
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Ovarian cancer is a malignancy found in the ovaries. When a loved one who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it is common to feel helpless. An ovarian cancer patient does not have to go through it alone, however, because there are things ... more »