What is Rosacea - Symptoms and Treatment Options

What is Rosacea - Symptoms and Treatment Options: "Rosacea gives dilated blood vessels and inflammation in the skin, often accomplished by infection. Most often the face is attacked and especially the convex surfaces of the face. Sometimes also the eyes or other body parts are affected. Rosacea may begin early, but distinct and serious symptoms usually develop as an individual gets older."...

Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: "In recent years, scientists have found that some of the complications of obesity, which include diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, and heart disease, were more clearly related to the central distribution of fat (excessive fat tissue in the abdominal region), than to overall level of obesity. This central location of fat and the release of fatty acids and cytokines (powerful chemical substances secreted by cells) from the enlarged fat cells in this area, provide the major agents that define the Metabolic Syndrome.

What is the Metabolic Syndrome?"... (click on link above to read entire article) ...

6 Steps to Ending Bad Eating Habits

6 Steps to Ending Bad Eating Habits: "A client wrote, 'Help me! I thought I was finally getting a handle on my weight issue but the sugar is killing me. I had an awful day. I won't even tell you what I ate today because it is just so unbelievable. All I will say is that 90% of my food today consisted of sugar! I really, really need some help getting past these cravings. I am no doubt a sugar addict. If I could get past this there is no doubt that I will reach my goal.'

If you see a little of yourself in this message, you're not alone. Many describe themselves as sugar addicts. They believe if it were only for that one thing, then they could reach their weight loss goals. If you believe only one thing stands in your way of losing weight, consider this: What if that one thing (an addiction to sugar for instance) were gone? Do you really believe, 'If I could get past this, there is no doubt that I will reach my goal,' or is it an easy excuse to stay stuck? "... (click on link above to read entire article)...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Health

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Health: "While you know "omega" as the last letter of the Greek alphabet, and meaning, "the end," it is doubtful that you have heard the end about "omega-3 fatty acids." In fact, you'll be hearing more and more about this long-chain fatty acid and how important it is to your health, and how American diets should be increased in this nutrient.

Isn't FAT a Four-Letter Word?

No! Fat is not a bad word! It's understandable that people have come to believe that all fats are bad for them. For over two decades, dietary guidance has emphasized the importance of choosing a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. However, this is wrongly interpreted by consumers to mean that all fat is bad and should be eliminated from the diet. In fact, omega-3 fatty acids (and omega-6 fatty acids) are building blocks of every living cell in the human body, and are absolutely essential for normal health and development. Since the human body is unable to synthesize omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and must obtain them through diet, they are called "Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's)."... (click on link above to read entire article) ...

9 Best-Kept Secrets for Getting Children to Eat Foods that are Healthy

9 Best-Kept Secrets for Getting Children to Eat Foods that are Healthy: "Is mealtime often a nightmare when trying to get your child to eat healthy? Relax, it doesn't have to be this way. Eating is the one behavior your child truly does have control over, and that's okay, because after all we want our children to grow up to be assertive and independent, don't we?

As parents, we need to know that it is the CHILD that decides how much they will eat, and IF they will eat at all. Of course you want your child to eat the most nutritious foods possible, and thankfully, that is what you can control. It's you, the PARENT that determines what your child eats, when they eat and where they eat. If meal time is a constant struggle for you as a parent, consider that your expectations might be too high. Just like any of us adults who may be resistant to change or trying new things, children are no different. The only way a child can learn to like a new food is by repeated exposure, which takes anywhere from 10 to 20 times. When offering new foods, it's best that the parent not make any comments about the new food. This can be hard to do, but as parents, if we tell the child he has to eat a specific food, we risk creating problems with feeding and distorting growth. Also resist the "clean plate" syndrome or the temptation of bribing your child with dessert. This can also create unhealthy eating habits and promote obesity. Never reward a child with food."...(click on link above to read entire article)...

What Are You Doing to Fight Sarcopenia?

What Are You Doing to Fight Sarcopenia?: "Have you ever had major surgery? If you have, you will know that once the anesthesia has worn off, the first thing the doctors and nurses require of you is to "get out of bed" and move! But, "wait a minute," you cry, "I just had major surgery--let me rest." Thankfully, however, for you, that request is denied. Otherwise, severe complications in all body systems can occur, as well as death.

Prolonged bedrest effects all body systems, but it especially effects the cardiorespiratory system (heart and lungs are major muscles) and the musculoskeletal system (such as decreased muscle mass and strength, and bone loss). The older an individual is, the more pronounced and serious the consequences."... (click on link above to read entire article)...

About Hypothyroidism � a Common Health Problem

About Hypothyroidism - a Common Health Problem: "By hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is producing too less hormones to stimulate the metabolism, or the body is not able to utilize the hormones. The lack of thyroid hormones slows down the metabolism and thus all the activities in the body, giving a combination of many symptoms related to slowness of bodily processes.

Hypothyroidism is common, but the frequency of the condition is not well determined. Some authorities estimate that 0.5% of the total American population have the disease to some degree. The frequency is much greater among people over 50 years of age than among young people." ... (click on link above to read entire article)

Moving Through Puddles (Or, The Puddle Theory of Personal Development)

Moving Through Puddles (Or, The Puddle Theory of Personal Development): "A 'puddle' is the ultimate re-framing of a 'bottomless pit' or a 'dark hole' or an 'abyss' or an 'unfathomable chasm' or 'deep yogurt' or an 'empty void' or 'in trouble' or -- well, you get the idea. 'Moving through puddles' includes the concept of cycles, of life in constant change. We move through puddles more easily when we understand that everything is constantly moving and changing, including us! Feelings of joy when moving through puddles come with the realization of the magnificence of living in an ever-changing Universe."... (click on link above to read entire article)

Ending Poverty Consciousness

Ending Poverty Consciousness: "Definition number 1 of 'poverty' in the American Heritage Dictionary is: 'The state of being poor; lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts.' It is further defined as 'deficiency in amount; scantiness; unproductiveness; infertility.'

By 'poverty consciousness' I mean the set of attitudes and beliefs and feelings and values associated with material lack or fear of material lack. Poverty consciousness equals a belief in limitation, and almost always includes fear.

Poverty consciousness is not directly related to the amount of money one has. Rather, it is the relationship to that money or to material possessions. If you worry about not having enough money, you are in poverty consciousness. If you believe there is not enough for everyone in the world, you operate from poverty consciousness." ... (click on link above to read entire article)

Freedom From Bondage

Freedom From Bondage: "Issues of freedom or bondage often surface in individuals and organization. Words other than freedom or bondage may be used: e.g., powerlessness, control, victimization, safety, limitations, restrictions, trust, confinement, oppression, suppression. At the base of all these negative issues is fear. Fear, however, is more difficult for some folks to admit or face than one of these other concepts, so I find it is often wise to avoid the word 'fear' which can sometimes feel like an accusation."... (click on link above to read entire article)

Arthritis Pain�How to Avoid Accidental Acetaminophen Poisoning

Arthritis Pain�How to Avoid Accidental Acetaminophen Poisoning: "Accidental Poisoning from Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is the most popular painkiller in the US. It is best known by the brand name Tylenol but is sold under 97 different brand names. It is known as paracetamol in many parts of the world. It is also sold in combination with other drugs in more than 100 products.

During cold and flu season, people who take acetaminophen for arthritis are at risk for acetaminophen poisoning. Taking just twice the recommended dose of acetaminophen can cause acute liver failure. Unfortunately, this has already happened to an alarming number of people because it isn't hard to do. Two years ago, more than 56,000 people visited the emergency room due to accidental acetaminophen overdoses and 100 people died from unintentionally taking too much. Worse yet, the numbers appear to be growing."

The Process of Becoming Healthy, Make the Decision to Start the Journey

The Process of Becoming Healthy, Make the Decision to Start the Journey: "I am a General Surgeon with a passion for Health and Wellness. As I watch what is going on in our country I am beginning to believe that we are becoming a "credit card" society; we get what we want now and are willing to pay for it later. We desire immediate gratification. That does not work with our health. The media suggests to us that we can lose large amounts of weight or get a "six-pack" abdomen in a six-eight week time frame. That is impossible and the media knows it because, if you look at the advertisements, their disclaimer will say "Results not typical." They are interested in the "fast buck" and they don't care that it sets us up for failure with unrealistic promises. If we don't achieve it we feel we are to blame and quit. We take these kinds of external influences into consideration when it comes to our health and look for those "immediate" results. Becoming "Healthy" is not an overnight miracle; it is a process just like learning how to walk is a process. You could not cheat this process or find any shortcuts. You cannot take a seed and grow it to harvest in three days. You cannot change or cheat the "Process" of nature. " ... (click on link above to read entire article)

Learning The Power of Intention

Learning The Power of Intention: "It was early in my career, for which I am very grateful.

I was leading the last three days of a five-day training program for US Federal government employees who were mid-level managers newly assigned to overseas posts. In the group of 30, there were a few seasoned managers, but most had under three years' experience managing others.

I had designed the training, which included the development of some case studies for them to explore in small groups and then present to the total group. As they discussed performance issues, I noticed attitudes that seemed different from the empowering practices I was advocating. Keeping my judgment in check, I asked "What is/was your intention?"... (click on link above to read entire article)

Finding Wholistic, Empowering Practitioners

Finding Wholistic, Empowering Practitioners: "Wholistic and Empowering practitioners come with many titles, in different shapes, of varied forms, and with imaginative descriptions. Some do not identify themselves as 'wholistic' or 'empowering' at all. Some may even resist such designations. Many have developed creative titles to identify their special niches.

By 'wholistic' I mean a helping professional who sees and treats you as a whole person. By 'empowering' I mean one who helps you to find your own power within yourself. At any given time in your life, you may work with many different helpers, even for the same issue."... (click on the link above to read the entire article)

Five Types of Affirmations for Empowerment

Five Types of Affirmations for Empowerment: "Five categories of affirmations support you in manifesting powerful change. These five categories or types of affirmations have emerged from my consulting work with clients and workshop participants. You may work with affirmations in every category concurrently, or you may focus on a different category each day or each week. It is important that affirmations you select resonate with you, that is, that they feel natural and appropriate. In order to experience this resonance, you may need to change words in the ones listed here as examples, or let these inspire you to create ones you prefer, or develop your own from scratch."... (click on the link above to read the entire article...)

What Good and Bad Fat can do to Your Health

What Good and Bad Fat can do to Your Health: "THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS

High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat categories and their effects:"... (click on link above to read entire article)

Some Simple Tantric Yoga Exercises to Improve the General Health and Sexual Abilities

Some Simple Tantric Yoga Exercises to Improve the General Health and Sexual Abilities: "A healthy anal and genital area is of great importance both for the general well-being and for the sexual abilities. The same is true about a healthy respiratory tract and breathing apparatus.
Here are presented three poses and three breathing exercises that have the following effects when done together in a series: ... (click on link above to read entire article)

Understanding Over-weight - How to Successfully Get slim

Understanding Over-weight - How to Successfully Get slim: "THE CAUSES OF EXCESSIVE WEIGHT

If you eat more nutrients containing energy than you need for your daily activities, for the internal processes of your body, and for the burning process that maintains the body temperature, the excessive nutrients can be transformed to fat and stored in the fat depots in your body. The causes of this occurring, and thus of overweight, are one or more of these factors:" (click on link above to read entire article)

About Meditation - how to meditate to reduce stress and improve mental abilities

About Meditation - how to meditate to reduce stress and improve mental abilities: "Meditation is a group of mental training techniques .You can use meditation to improve mental health and capacities, and also to help improve the physical health. Some of these techniques are very simple, so you can learn them from a book or an article; others require guidance by a qualified meditation teacher. " (click link above to read entire article)

About Acne - What can you do to cure or alleviate acne?

About Acne - What can you do to cure or alleviate acne?: "Acne gives the combination of symptoms like greasy skin, white heads, black heads, pimples, inflammation and scar formation. Acne mostly affects young people in the age 14 - 25, but also sometimes older persons, like women in their menopause. Most teenagers experience outburst of acne, some only little, but for others acne may develop into a serious skin ailment with great cosmetic impact. "...(click link above to read entire article)

Surviving the Teen Years

Surviving the Teen Years: "Maturing from a teen into a young adult is a period of intense exploration of your individual beliefs and goals in life. For many teens, it is a time of excitement yet turmoil; everything is rapidly changing around you and you struggle to keep your feet on the ground. Surviving your teen years is possible with perseverance and a positive outlook on life.

High school is a critical period in which you are establishing patterns now that will dictate how you will deal with life planning. It is very important to the success of your future goals to set up habits such as, effective time management and organizational skills, that will keep you from losing sight of your goals."... (click on the link above to read full article)

Managing Stress - How to Effectively Deal with Pressure

Managing Stress - How to Effectively Deal with Pressure: "At some time or another, we all experience stress. Sometimes it stems from family, relationships, or work; but regardless of its source, it still feels the same. Stress cannot be avoided, however, we can learn to effectively manage and prevent it from overtaking our lives.

The first step to coping with stress is to recognize its source and to identify what it is about this source that is causing you distress. As mentioned earlier, stress can come from many different reasons that is why it is helpful to explore these sources and why they can be troubling."...(click on link above to read full article)

The Many Voices of Menopause

The Many Voices of Menopause: "Menopause has different meanings for each woman. For some it is a right of passage, or a time of new understanding. For others it is the blossoming of a new level of maturity, or a time fraught with fear or great sadness. For many it is a time of liberation from concerns about unexpected pregnancy and birth control, or a time of great wonder or an opportunity to contemplate the wisdom of their years. For most it is a time of unexpected symptoms, and for many, a time to get reacquainted with a body that feels like it must belong to someone else. In this culture, until the boomer generation, menopause was something we whispered about to our best friends (maybe) and discussed in hushed tones with our doctors as we pondered alone, the sense of loss and the upheaval of bodies out of control. Today we are fortunate to be able to speak openly about this challenge as we share our experiences and seek new understandings about ourselves and our bodies."...(click link above to read full article)

Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers...

Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers...: "Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles."...

Natural Whole Food Liquids VS Synthetic Vitamins & Minerals

Natural Whole Food Liquids VS Synthetic Vitamins & Minerals: "When deciding upon the multiple liquid nutritional products that are on the market it's important to remember your best nutrition comes from 100% natural organic liquid products.

Any liquid product that touts a specific amount of any vitamin or mineral is formulated from 'synthetics'.

High quality natural nutrition is about 'balance' not 'potency'." ...

Meditation 101

Meditation 101: "Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.

Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don't have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don't even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!"...

Can Alternative Remedies Benefit Arthritis Sufferers?

Can Alternative Remedies Benefit Arthritis Sufferers?: "Many are looking into the natural health group for an arthritis remedy. One area that is getting much attention from researchers is glucosamine chondroitin supplements. They are being studied extensively by many who are interested in finding new treatments and an arthritis remedy"...

6- FACTORS WHICH CREATE ARTHRITIS SUFFERING AND PAIN

6- FACTORS WHICH CREATE ARTHRITIS SUFFERING AND PAIN: "Anytime a person comes down with an illness or disease, they typically want to know what has caused it. The cause of arthritis can be hard to determine. Often there are several factors which can be credited to certain forms of arthritis, while the cause of other forms of arthritis is unknown."...

What Is Temporal Arthritis... and How Do You Treat It...

What Is Temporal Arthritis... and How Do You Treat It...: "Many people are not familiar with temporal arthritis. Temporal arthritis is an inflammation of the medium and large arteries which run along the head. These arteries bring the blood supply to the scalp. Young people are not usually diagnosed with temporal arthritis and it is usually found in individuals who are over 50. As with other forms of arthritis, the cause of temporal arthritis is unknown. However, it is thought to be brought about by a disorder in the body's immune system."...

Pregnancy Naturally

Pregnancy Naturally: "A rush of emotions. A little stick. Will it be pink! Or blue? Who should you tell first? What do you do now?

Pregnancy can be a wonderful experience that is full of excitement and love and anxiety and tension. There are a lot of decisions to be made and you must face the realization (whether it's your first or your 12th) that life will never be the same."...

Treating UTI's Naturally

Treating UTI's Naturally: "UTIs, or urinary tract infections, are infections that occur in the bladder, urethra or kidneys. While women suffer from UTIs most often, men are not immune. Generally, if a man has a UTI, he should address his concerns with a medical doctor because it may indicate a more serious condition affecting the prostate. "...