Signs and symptoms of a nail fungus infection.A nail fungus can be seen, smelled, or even felt once it takes hold. Here is a list of some of the most common signs and symptoms of nail fungus: The nail fungus may affect the appearance of the nails. They might look greenish, yellowish, or even darker colors. Some may have little white patches on them. Nails may get flaky, brittle and chipped. Debris might collect under your nails causing them to...more
Remember there's more to you than meets the eye. You've got personality, brains, feelingsĀ in short, all those things that make you, YOU. So why diet? After all, you're more than just a body, and things that really matter can't be measured on a scale.That said, there are some very good sound reasons for dieting. After all, dieting is not just for weight loss or weight gain. No, the true meaning of 'diet' is in choosing foods and setting eating...more
With all of the dangerous side effects of pain medicine in the news these days it's great news that there is a safer alternative available to us. MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) is a natural and efficient source of organic sulfur, which is necessary for the formation of collagen, and is required by many of the body's structural molecules. It is a safe and natural, assimilable food derived from the ocean. It is a member of the sulfur family but shouldn't be confused with sulfa drugs, to which some people are allergic. It is completely safe, odorless, and non-toxic. MSM is a naturally occurring compound found in significant amounts in nerve tissue, skin, hair and joints. Tiny amounts of MSM can be found in grains, legumes, and fresh unprocessed vegetables like garlic, onions, cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk all contain MSM. MSM is highly soluble - it is easily lost during the cooking and processing of foods. Also, research has suggested that most people are deficient and that deficiency increases with age. MSM has been proven essential to joint health and function, and for all types of connective tissue in general. It is an efficient analgesic...more
Most doctors agree that non-specific fatigue can be exacerbated by modern diets rich in fats and refined carbohydrates. For a graphic example of this, you only have to watch 'Supersize Me' - the Documentary about what happens if you eat nothing but fast food for a month. Additionally, drugs, coffee (caffeine products), smoking and alcohol can make...more
Many people, like yourself, are either victims of or know people who are victims of diabetes. I myself have been diagnosed as Pre-Diabetic, so I have a chance to reverse things if I modify my behavior. The Cost of Diabetes "In a recent speech the United States Centers For Disease Control reported that studies show a third of the people born in the...more
This is part 2 of a 4 part series entitled "Diabetes is Beatable". Our topic today is Chromium.Chromium is an essential trace mineral for the human body. The chromium found in natural foods is referred to as Chromium GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor.) According to the National Institute of medicine, chromium helps maintain proper blood glucose levels. In addition scientists believe Chromium GTF can: Reduce fat levels in blood Control blood cholesterol levels Increase HDL cholesterol Reduce arteriosclerosis Stimulate production of essential nerve substances Increase resistance to infection Stimulate protein synthesis Suppress hunger symptoms through brain �satiety center� According to the United States Federal Trade Commission, sales of chromium-based supplements are approximately $100 million a year. Chromium is sold generally as a chelate, the mineral salt chelated with, or bound to another compound. Chromium Picolinate is a chelate of one chromium molecule linked to three picolinate molecules. Chromium Picolinate studies have been mixed, while some show health benefit, many others showed little, if any results. Research on chromium metabolism has concluded...more
Ayurveda is perhaps the oldest system of health care in the world and originates from the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda is based on scientific principles of diagnosis and treatment. It differs from conventional medicine in the basic principles of...more
Did you know that negative stress - "distress" leads to disease and ultimately subtracts years from our life. Statistics show that a startling 75% - 90% of all doctor's visits are stress related. The Centers for Disease Control, in Atlanta, sights a...more
How many times have you eaten something while on the run and barely remembered it afterwards? Have you ever wolfed something down quickly in your car? Or nibbled while standing up in the kitchen staring at the interior of the refrigerator? How about...more
This story is being offered in response to a request made by my teacher, Soke (Grand Master) Masaaki Hatsumi, during a recent training visit to Japan. During one of the training sessions, Soke was suggesting that everyone, regardless of rank, should...more
Thought ProcessIn order to explain hypnosis it helps to understand how we process the endless stream of information we are bombarded with everyday. Our conscious mind acts as the gate keeper. It judges, critiques, accepts or denies information for...more
Social hypnosis goes on all the time. We are constantly bombarded with information and messages targeted for our subconscious minds. Advertisers know that once a message reaches our subconscious it grows as an accepted belief. They also know that the...more