Medicare Is Missing The Obesity Target
By Tracie Johanson - 1/4/2008
On July 16, 2004 the headline posted all over America was "WASHINGTON (AP) -- MEDICARE NOW RECOGNIZES OBESITY AS AN ILLNESS, a change in policy that may allow millions of overweight Americans to make medical claims for treatments such as stomach surgery and diet programs." (www.cnn.com) It was almos...
A Dozen Delicious Waffle Variations
By Leslie Sausage - 1/4/2008
This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch! Lots of variations!
3 C sifted all-purpose flour (or part whole wheat flour)
4 tsp baking powder
2 T sugar (optional)
1 tsp salt
4 egg yolks, beaten
4 egg whites beaten until stiff
1 1/2 to 2 C sweet milk or ...
Coffee and Depression: Coffee as an Antidepressant?
By Randy Wilson - 1/4/2008
When you grab that morning cup of java, you?re probably not thinking of it as an antidepressant. You?re just trying to get that morning pick me up to get your day going. However, recent studies have shown that java really does function as an antidepressant, raising the spirits of people who regularl...
Hang In There Dieters, Help Is At Hand!!
By Gordon Black - 1/4/2008
I was thinking about diets and such and it occurred to me that dieting is kind of like sports, but one way in which dieting differs from sports competition is that in dieting there seems to be a lack of gradualization in the preparation. What I`m getting at is that if you want to run the 100 metres ...
Straight Talk about David and Jonathan
By David Ben-Ariel - 1/4/2008
A little background information: I am a forgiven Christian who formerly lived a very promiscuous homosexual lifestyle, and due to the grace of God and religious convictions I`m now sober and celibate. Recently I was engaged in a strong disagreement with a militant homosexual (not all homosexu...
The Snake Charmers - Part 1
By Anthony Smith - 1/4/2008
2 Kings 9:30-9:36. How many her today believe in the existence of, witches, war-locks and sorcerers? If you noticed, my hand was up first. Now were not talking about halloween and spook-s and goblins. witches with bumps on their noses, flying brooms or black cats or anything the like. I?m t...
Understanding the Anti-Christ
By Anthony Smith - 1/4/2008
There are many misconceptions on who the anti-christ is, and his roll in the end times prophecy`s. What or Who is an Anti-Christ? The accepted view is such; An enemy of Christ. In Greek the word means; instead of Christ.
The epithet of the great antagonist who was expected by the early Church to...
Inner Peace
By Annette Colby - 1/4/2008
Are you content and at inner peace? Or are you insecure and filled with worry? Imagine your life with more inner peace. Imagine it as fully as you can. Would you feel better about yourself and your life? Your answer may be a resounding yes, but it?s not always clear how to obtain this inner peace....
Overcoming Fear
By Johann Christoph Arnold - 1/4/2008
Fear is a universal emotion, if not a primal instinct. Each of us has felt it - recoiling from a sudden burst of flame or a snarling dog, for instance, or grasping at a railing and backing away from a sudden drop-off. But there`s another type of fear: the fear that comes with serious illness and the...
Boost Your Sex Life the Natural Way: A Look at Some Natural Aphrodisiacs
By Richard Moore - 1/4/2008
There are many well-known ways to boost a sagging libido, from oysters to zinc to Viagra. But what about some holistic alternatives? Dr. Hyla Cass of the UCLA School of Medicine and co-author of Natural Highs joined Balance television host Dr. Marla Shapiro to take a look at some natural aphrodisiac...
How to Make an Espresso? The Art of Making Coffee Cuisine
By Daryl Plaza - 1/4/2008
Espresso coffee is a precise art form of coffee making. There are several factors that must take place to make a quality cup of Espresso. First the fresh roasting of the coffee bean to bring out the truly gourmet coffee flavor that you expect. The grinding is the next procedure that must be done ri...
Everyone Has Been Hurt ....Part 6
By Vaughn Pascal - 1/4/2008
Continued.... I have since grown a lot. I have grown through God?s help and Jesus?s love. My sister and my dad made up. My dad lived the rest of his life alone to punish himself for all he had done. He suffered for everything he did, and he made himself. He was alone a lot. When my sister forgave hi...
Bird Flu : A Disease You Can?t Ignore
By Nur Syahid - 1/4/2008
AS BIRD flu, or Avian Influenza, raged through Asia, countries such as Vietnam, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, Korea and Taiwan are stepping up on massive culling of their poultry as they are seized by a realisation that the animal virus could eventually threaten human lives. The...
Goal-Mapping
By Marla Sloane, Ph.D. - 1/4/2008
Goal-mapping is like a treasure hunt, you must first start out by knowing what you are looking for. Be very specific on what you want without limiting yourself. The next step is charting out what course of action you must take to get what you want. I encourage women to map out a treasure hunt on wha...
A Credit Check on Your Balance
By Catherine Pulsifer - 1/4/2008
When we go to the bank for a loan they look at our debt ratio by calculating how much we spend on housing, how much we spend using credit cards, etc. Depending on the percentages (and of course, by our credit rating) they agree or don`t agree to lend us the money we requested. If you were to take on...
Mediterranean Diet Benefits
By Kevin Stith - 1/4/2008
Mediterranean diet is best recognized as a guide to good health. The diet does not introduce a new diet program that makes one to cut on various food products. Instead, it encourages "wise" choices of food that hold the key to a balanced diet. The people who practice a Mediterranean diet consume veg...
Iraq - War for Jesus - a Greek Myth Character!
By Karen Fish - 1/4/2008
We are presently engaged in a World War. The Muslim 911 was the first shot. In retaliation the President of the United States announced that he was launching a Crusade. The Crusades were a thousand years ago when the Pope marched his Christian army across Europe, slaughtering every Jew in their path...
Shake Things Up With Fun Milkshakes
By Donna Monday - 1/4/2008
Milkshakes have been around since the old days of drugstore soda fountains. Now days we tend to drink milkshakes mainly when we go out for a bite to eat at a fast food restaurant. Milkshakes are healthy (they contain calcium) and delicious. The most common milkshake flavors are: strawberry, vanilla ...
Why Did I Do That? How to Deal with a Lapse in Your Weight Loss Efforts
By Janice Elizabeth Small - 1/4/2008
A bad day or even a bad week is not enough to "break your diet" unless you let it get you down. It`s what you eat over the long run that counts. It`s eating more calories than you need day after day after day that makes you fat not a one-off over-indulgence. But what can you do if you really did go ...
Sleep Apnea: Breathing Normal Again
By Travis Lawrence - 1/4/2008
Sleep apnea is a condition in which an individual stops breathing for brief moments while sleeping. The condition can cause breathing to stop for about ten seconds or more. It happens throughout the night, numerous times each night. It can be physically and mentally draining to individuals that s...
Moral Obligation & Responsibility
By Meilena Hauslendale - 1/4/2008
Chances are you have seen some type of disturbance in your lifetime. Whether it was a bully picking on someone or a piece of trash on the ground, disturbances happen daily on several different levels. Some people address them and others wait or assume someone else will handle the situation. This day...
Oh, Doctor I`m in Trouble! (Oh, Goodness, Gracious Me!)
By Jo Godden - 1/4/2008
HOW DO I ACTUALLY GET TO SEE YOU ?? I have just seen the headline in my daily newspaper ?Millions can?t get to see their GP?. This appears to be the damaging side effect of the government?s aim that patients should be able to see their doctor within 48 hours, and if Practices keep within thi...
Hoodia Gordonii Buying Information
By Jean Sutherland - 1/4/2008
There are many Hoodia products on the market these days and of course you want the best Hoodia product for you and your diet. Before you buy Hoodia and spend your hard earned dollars you need to know some facts. South African Hoodia Gordonii is where it all started and when the authentic extract com...
Rituals - Anxiety & Panic
By Joanne King - 1/4/2008
I`d like to tell you about a little learning curve I experienced in my Anxiety & Panic days. I was doing a lot of thinking this one particular day, and this one particular day, it actually turned out to be quite constructive thinking for a change. I realized that I actually had little "rituals" that...
Making Sense of the Natural vs Synthetic Debate: Acceptability of Synthetic Ingredients in Cosmetic
By Lori Stryker - 1/4/2008
Ideas and perspectives as to what constitutes a natural product vary. Is bread natural? Is fruit natural? What about soap? Or nail polish? What criteria can an interested consumer use to distinguish between a natural or synthetic product? The answer is not as clear as some would have you believe...
Lack of Muscle Increases Cancer Risk
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. - 1/4/2008
Researchers at the American Cancer Society spent 16 years evaluating 900,000 people who were cancer-free when the study began in 1982. They found that excess fat may account for 14 percent of all cancer deaths in men and 20 percent of those in women. They conclude that losing weight could prevent mo...
What Causes Crohn`s Disease?
By Steve Joseph - 1/4/2008
As anyone who has been diagnosed with Crohn?s disease will know, there is no known cause that is recognized as grounds for the disease. There is no shortage of theories that purport to account for how the disease is triggered, although none have been adequately proven. Among the popular theories is ...
Is There an Effective Herbal Remedy for IBS?
By Danna Schneider - 1/4/2008
Herbal Remedies Have Come a Long Way in Effectively Treating Physical Conditions, IBS is No Exception Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not only an embarrassing inconvenience, but in many cases can be so severe that it becomes painful and dangerous to the future health of your bowels and colon. ...
Acupuncture Eases Tension Headache Pain
By Rita Jenkins - 1/4/2008
The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture has proven to be an effective treatment for tension headache. It not only relieves pain, but also cuts rates of recurrence by almost half, a recent study indicates. Traditional Chinese acupuncture therapy involves insertion of needles up to 3 inches deep i...
The Underestimated Power of Kindness
By Steve Brunkhorst - 1/4/2008
It was a bright Saturday morning in the late fall. I had stopped at a cafe` to enjoy a cup of coffee and scan the morning newspaper. Suddenly, I felt a hand on the back of my jacket and heard someone say, "Hey Steve! How ya doin`?" Looking up, I saw a boy wearing a mechanic`s uniform worn by employe...
How Long, O Lord? A Meditation on Habakkuk
By Jeremy Hoover - 1/4/2008
In Habakkuk, the prophet cries out in a lament complaint twice, only to hear back from God a very unassuring response: Wait for me to answer. And Habakkuk?s complaints are legitimate. He is one of the faithful in Israel, and even though he knows Israel has its faults and is being punished by God for...
On Top of Spaghetti: A Few Facts About Meatballs
By Nancy Mure - 1/4/2008
Meatballs anyone? Most people love em! It`s the traditional start to the Sunday dinner in most Italian families, served warm with fresh mozzarella cheese, crisp italian bread and fried hot peppers. Whether they are fresh from the pot, or simply gracing a heap of spaghetti, nothing beats a meatball...
Acne Scars ? Getting Rid of Bad Memories!
By Peter Crump - 1/4/2008
Acne scars can often be the final reminder of a bad time in the life of a person?s skin. Though acne is one of the most common skin disorders, most former patients feel no need to display their scars like war wounds from a hard won battle, and once sufferers have achieved the clear skin they have lo...
Conceive, Believe and Achieve - Mind Over Body, or Body Over Mind?
By Kurt Hurley - 1/4/2008
"Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that." Norman Vincent Peale As a fitness professional, I am always amazed at how little understanding exists regarding the ?getting what you give? concept. Very few people actually believe that there are actually consequ...
The Most Nutritious and Tasty Diet Foods
By Roy Thomsitt - 1/4/2008
When considering what to include in a weight loss diet, there are two factors that you should always consider early. The first is whether or not your chosen diet will be sufficiently nutritious to keep you healthy. The second is if the diet will be tasty enough to maintain your interest, rather tha...
Why Exercise Balls Are The Wonder Exercise Equipment
By Its Kirmani - 1/4/2008
Exercise balls are the latest invention in exercise
equipments. These balls catch every one`s fancy because of
their shape and attractive colors. However, the real
benefit of exercise balls, introduced by a group of Swiss
medical therapists, is as a substitute of support during
exercise. An Exercise...
How Sesame and Sunflower Seeds Can Relieve Constipation
By Rudy Silva - 1/4/2008
Sesame seeds for constipation Using sesame and sunflower seeds for constipation make a lot of sense. If you like to eat seeds then this is once way you can add more fiber, vitamins and minerals to your diet and at the same time reduce your constipation. Maoshing Ni, Ph.D., C.A. and Cathy McNease, B...
A Holistic Approach to TMJ
By Michael McCright - 1/4/2008
Understand that TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) pain and associated problems make it difficult if not impossible to identify the exact nature of the cause of the problem. Holistic Specifics has approached TMJ with the attitude that we cannot fix everyone, but we can contribute greatly in the wellbein...
Rested? The Three Keys to Finding True Rest, Just in Case
By Bethany Rule - 1/4/2008
What do you think of when you see that word? Envy? Vague nostalgia? Familiar comfort? When did you last feel truly rested, and woke up feeling recharged, content, and ready to enjoy the day? If you`re having trouble remembering, then read on. Rest is more than just going to bed at a good hour. When ...
Dealing with Fevers and Colds
By Sarah Veda - 1/4/2008
When your baby has a fever or cold, your first urge is to run right to the pediatrician. But, mild colds and fevers are common, and often don?t require a visit to the doctor, just some at home management. Here are some techniques to help manage colds and fever at home, and some information to help ...
Why Should I Wear Sunglasses?
By Cody Kahl - 1/4/2008
?Why the heck should I wear sunglasses? you ask? ?They are too awkward? others may say. I?m telling you, wearing sunglasses can prevent a multitude of problems and this article will hopefully show you just that.
In this article I will discuss the four major benefits that wearing sunglasses carry...
Using Essential Fatty Acids for Reducing Arthritis Joint Pain
By Rudy Silva - 1/4/2008
Essential fatty acids provide protection for the whole body. In particular it is effective in reducing inflammation as experienced in joint pain or arthritis. Most people will have to deal with arthritis especially as they get older. One way to eliminate or minimize this pain is to supplement with...
My Top 10 Quotes for Living Well!
By Philip E. Humbert - 1/4/2008
Over the years many people have offered their models of the "Good Life", and some have left quotes that nicely summarize important truths. The following are ten of my personal favorites. 1. Know Thyself. - Socrates. From ancient Greece comes this reminder that introspection, keeping a journal, payin...
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup
By Heather Dominick - 1/4/2008
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there are five elements that
contribute to all activities: TREE / WOOD, FIRE, SOIL / EARTH, METAL and WATER. Fire is the element of summer ? so how can this help to put more of YOU in
summer? The more you use EnergyRich? Seasonal Foods (rathe...
Green Tea and Polyphenols
By Gerald Meyer - 2/4/2007
What are Polyphenols?
Polyphenols are compounds found in nature. More specifically they are found in plants and provide coloring for some. Their purpose appears to be a potent, natural antioxidant. There are many plants that we consume that contain polyphenols. Concentrations are high in Olive ...
Thinking Too Much: How to Motivate Yourself to Lose Weight
By The Icon Reader - 1/26/2007
It`s winter and it`s cold. In the winter the mornings are very humbling. The nights are long, the floor is cold and it sucks leaving the house in the dark. Getting the morning paper involves a blast of cold air from the front door that really motivates one to crawl back into bed. It`s days like t...
The Fountain of Youth & Your Hormones
By Jay Chatterjee & Roshmi Raychaudhuri - 1/20/2007
Everyone has heard of the mythical "Fountain of Youth", but very few realize that it actually
does exist. And even fewer realize that it exists inside every one of us. Yes, it`s there right
within you, just waiting to be activated !!
Juan Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer sailed around th...
Diet Sodas Drinkers: Are You Dehydrated?
By Kim Beardsmore - 2/5/2006
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas as an alternative to sugary regular sodas. We figure this is a better choice rather than loading ourselves (and our children`s bodies) with large quantities of sugar. Whilst diet sodas do help us avoid a sugar overload (which can lead to weig...
Holyday Eating Strategy Sheet
By Caryl Ehrlich - 2/1/2006
?I?m glad it is over,? say many people after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year?s.
If you are the food preparer, you are most likely shopping, mincing, dicing, and sautéing, days ? possibly weeks before the event. The good china, crystal, flatware, and serving pieces are brought out of storage. ...
Pulling The Roots Of Disease
By Dr. Ward Coleman, N.D. - 2/5/2005
"Anybody who tells you that disease has only one cause, and that drugs and surgery are the solution, is DEAD WRONG." Dr. Ward Coleman, N.D.
Unhealthy aging and diseases of the body systems (such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, immune dysfunction, etc.) are MULTI-CAUSAL.
Extensive clinical an...
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