Bulimia and Side Effects
by MPK August 28th, 2008 | Diet, Diseases
Bulimia Nervosa is a debilitating disease that has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. However, one of the side effects of this disease, excessive exercise, can be a disease in and of itself. To learn more, visit our sister site, My Fitness Tunes.
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Natural Remedies for Hair Loss
by Rosanne Lorraine August 26th, 2008 | Herbal SupplementsHair loss is a problem that can affect men, women, and children alike. There are many reasons why hair loss occurs. In most cases, it is the result of heredity, medications, or a certain health conditions. It is normal to shed some amounts of hair every day because this is all part of growing new hairs, but you should be concerned once you experience excessive hair loss because it can result in baldness.
There are a lot of treatments available for hair loss in the market today. It would be a good idea to seek natural remedies first, if
Back To School Wellness
by Lisa Stauber August 19th, 2008 | Children's Health, Heart Health, Herbal Supplements, VitaminsKids are going back to school this week, and that means the germs will be spreading. You don’t have to spend the first few weeks nursing summer colds, however. Prevention is the key!
- Wash your hands. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands. Antibacterial soap isn’t necessary; it’s the mechanical action of the scrubbing along with the surfactants in soap that rinse the germs down the drain.
- Sanitize. Most back to school supply lists now require hand sanitizer for classroom use. Small bottles
The Master Cleanse
by Bea August 6th, 2008 | Diet
The purpose of The Master Cleanse is not to lose weight, it is to detox your body.
It was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941, and it is a detoxification program that helps to remove the unneeded and harmful toxins in your body. However, because your diet is changed and you really aren't taking in excess calories, you do lose weight. Another "perk" of the Master Cleanse is that it is said to be a cure for ulcers.
Doing the Master Cleanse is not easy. The directions and the steps you are supposed to follow are simple to understand, but you
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It was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941, and it is a detoxification program that helps to remove the unneeded and harmful toxins in your body. However, because your diet is changed and you really aren't taking in excess calories, you do lose weight. Another "perk" of the Master Cleanse is that it is said to be a cure for ulcers.
Doing the Master Cleanse is not easy. The directions and the steps you are supposed to follow are simple to understand, but you
If you’re sick…
by Louise August 6th, 2008 | Children's Health
We all try our best to be careful about germs. We wash our hands, cover our coughs, and don't share our drinks, but those gosh-darned germs always seem to find a way in, don't they? It really is a pain, but once you're sick, there's no convenient ctrl-z to zap your health back to normal. I decided to write out a couple what-to-do's for the basic ailments. If your conditions seem worse than a "normal" sickness, you'll need a better reference.
Do you or does your child have nosebleed? Don't lie down; sit up or stand. Contrary to popular response, don't
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Do you or does your child have nosebleed? Don't lie down; sit up or stand. Contrary to popular response, don't