Being a former asthma sufferer myself, I can completely empathise with those who live in dread the suffocating symptoms of an asthma attack. My asthma was induced by dust and aggravated by intense exercise, however for others, they causes are less easy to avoid. Pollen, pollution, stress, colds, and cigarette smoke are just some of the factors that can aggravate asthma. Although there are many pharmaceutical treatments for asthma, the very young...more
Admissions to drug rehab for OxyContin addiction, already comprising over 60 percent of the total admissions for drug abuse in several states, are likely to soar now that the general public has been made aware of the dangers of the drug in no uncertain terms. And millions are probably right now considering their options - do I continue to take the risk of Oxycontin addiction, or do I find a detox program to get me started on getting off the drug...more
You are reading this right now because you or a loved one suffers from the disease of bad breath halitosis! And one word you can use to describe the disease which affects 50-80 million Americans is . Embarrassed! In fact, in many cases, people voice how 'bad breath' has created social and psychological barriers and has even affected personal relationships with their significant other. Constant worry about the smell of halitosis can even have a negative effect how people perform professionally. At work, dates, parties, gatherings, and daily life, bad breath can be devastating to anyone. So do you have bad breath? Simply worrying about your bad breath or keeping your fears to yourself is not a good solution. Ask honest opinions about your breath from trusted family and friends may be the first step to a 'call to action' against bad breath. To learn what halitosis is and five natural remedies to treat halitosis, please keep reading.What is Halitosis?Chronic halitosis is a condition in which a person produces an offensive odor from their oral or nasal regions that they are unable to eliminate with normal oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing, flossing and rinsing. The occasional...more
As with any part of the human body, we need to keep the colon healthy. One way to do this is through a process known as colon cleansing.I've found that a system called the Almighty Cleanse is a most effective way to do this.So, why do we need to cleanse the colon?The colon, better known as the large intestine or large bowel, is the part of the...more
Colors of flower reflects in the color of essential oils. As plants derive energy from the sun's component rays which contain all the colors of a rainbow, they offer a special method of absorbing color vibrations into our system. Unlike synthetic substances, which have no vital force contained in them, essential oils are filled with living,...more
Herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and botanical medicines are part of the growing interest in alternative medicines and therapies that people are seeking today. When you walk into many large supermarkets you may see an aisle dedicated to natural medicines. Spend any time online researching health questions and you will be bombarded with advertisements for the "next big thing" in supplements that will claim to cure everything from earaches to diabetes to cancer.I am a great believer in the efficacy and safety of natural products when used properly in a patient's overall regimen. I also think it's great that more and more people are interested in taking an active role in their own health plans, but as the old saying goes, "A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing," especially when it comes to self-prescribing medicines. Here are three vital things every consumer should consider about botanicals and dietary supplements:1) Just because a plant or herb is natural doesn' t make it safe for you to take, even if it is sold as an alternative medicine.2) Not all herbal remedies or natural medicines are created equal.3) As always, if the claims about a product...more
Olafur S. Palsson, Psy.D., Research Associate, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill states that the standard medical methods currently used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are of some help to the majority of...more
Sun, nature, outdoors and ticks! Lyme Disease Season is upon us! Lyme disease will plague over 200,000 people in the United States this year alone. It is estimated that nearly 1 billion cases of lyme disease are left untreated in the world today...more
Introduction to Spinal ArthritisAre you getting older? Of course, we all are. We don't always see some of the obvious aging signs like gray hair, wrinkles, and age spots. Arthritis is not always seen but it is there. It is normal and it is a fact of...more
Pain is your body's way of letting you know that something is wrong. It is a natural defense that prevents you from causing further damage to an affected area. After surgery the pain prevents you from doing things that could damage the surgical area....more
"Ouch" It's midnight and you are awakened by a horrific pain shooting through your big toe. The throbbing toe is red and swollen and feels as if it's on fire. If you or a loved one can relate to this experience, chances are likely that you suffer...more
Asbestos is a substance found naturally. It is made of strong flexible fibres. It was used extensively in industry because the fibres are not affected by heat or chemicals and a poor conductor of electricity. It is estimated that over 5,000 products...more