We can always count on celebrities to serve as guinea pigs for the latest cosmetic and beauty treatments. During the Botox ? craze, even director Martin Scorsese commented that he couldn?t find actresses who could frown anymore! Perhaps actors, politicians, musicians and the like all grew tired of...

For well over a century modern science has progressed at a startling rate. With this increase in knowledge has come medicinal and healthcare benefits that have seen ages peak and diseases eradicated. These medical advances were based around the paradigm of the ?magic bullet?, isolating the active in...

At lunch the other day, a good friend said he thought he was depressed. His aunt had died recently and he had lost an important contact at work. I commented that while he might be depressed, it might also be that he was simply feeling appropriate sadness over some disappointing losses. What this con...

I was at work one day, calling on a customer who wasn?t answering her phone. Her voice mail message started out in the usual way, ??we?re not home, leave a message?? what followed was not so usual. It continued, ??by the way, we?ve recently made some changes in our life, if we don?t call you back, y...

Abstract: There is a little known but important connection between individual teeth and specific organs of the body. This connection is related to the meridians used by acupuncturists. A knowledgeable practitioner will attempt to determine if the source problem is with the tooth or the organ. So...

Two of the nine pivot points - those stunning body parts located precisely where they attract the most attention - are the lower biceps and long head of the triceps. When fully developed, these muscles lend a mystical beauty to the physique that size alone can`t. BARBELLS FOR BICEPS To work the lowe...

You don?t need to engage in long, lengthy beautifying procedures or spend lots of money on expensive facial treatments in a beauty salon or spa in order to have good skin. To have bright, clear and healthy-looking skin, all you need to do is to follow a routine with products suitable for your skin t...

To burn more calories 24 hrs a day is simple. Yes, I said simple but I did not say it is easy. That is because you must have a firm commitment and mental discipline to do it. However, it will get easier and easier when you adapt to your new lifestyle. By then, you will be able to burn off extra calo...

In view of the increasing negative events happening around the world here are five things you can do to help you stay positive. 1. Take a news sabbatical. Listening to the news can be downright depressing. All bad news all of the time can drag you down and keep you there. Give yourself permission to...

His name was Kung Tsu Chen. He was a Chinese poet in 1847 when he described a rare but very real phenomenon now known as ?musicogenic epilepsy?. With musicogenic epilepsy, the individual suffers from brain seizures that are triggered by music, and in his case a very specific kind of music. You se...

Through the ups and downs of life, it can seem at times, as though the quality of our lives is dependent on the people, situations, and conditions of the world around us. Yet, to become the powerful creator of our lives, we must be willing to see beyond this short-sighted view of ourselves and our l...

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 2, 2002 My husband of four years has been arrested for the fourth time for hurting me. This time he strangled me. I always go back with him. He is in jail now with no money to post for his own bail. I thought I loved him, but lately I can`t stand his...

Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in the body, required for all metabolic processes. It is particularly important in the production of nerve tissue, bile and certain hormones. On average, our body produces about half of a gram to one gram of cholesterol per day, depending on h...

Adversity is an unavoidable part of life. Death of a loved one, breakup of a relationship, malicious action by another, job loss, natural disaster, or any other undesirable event are all circumstances people encounter. Events happen that are beyond our control. Successfully overcoming adversity is...

So, you are looking for free samples of contact lenses? Perhaps you saw a commercial that said "visit our website for a coupon to receive free samples of contact lenses." Or, "see your eye care provider today for your free pair of so and so lenses." While this a great way for lens manufacturers to h...

How many of you out there have ever wondered if a life of faith is worth it? Don?t shy away from me, because you know there have been instances in your life when the bad guys won. The world is not fair, and the concept that good always triumphs can seem like fiction when you look around and see dece...

Bird flu is a scary and devastating disease. It has been decades since an influenza virus has had such misfortunate potential. With the virus sweeping through most of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, it is just a matter of time before it reaches every corner of the world. If the virus mutates, ...

Ah?the infamous colonoscopy. Something oh so familiar to most of us with IBD, but shrouded in mystery to others. First off, what is a colonoscopy? According to Wikipidea, a ?Colonoscopy is the minimally invasive endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a ...

For anyone with even a remote interest in Pilates, the equipment used for training is extremely interesting. With exciting names like the Reformer and the Cadillac, how could one not be interested? While there are literally dozens of individual pieces of equipment and props for use in Pilates trai...

In order to live and enjoy your lifestyle to the full, you need to be fit and healthy. And you want to look good. I am going to give you a couple of fitness programs (below) you can use if you feel like it and think it`s appropriate for your goals. By becoming more flexible, stronger and having a...

You hear it everywhere, "...the metabolism," but have you ever really looked at this fitness catchword in detail? Today, it is so commonly used we seem to forget the basics therefore resulting in a few missed gems of information here and there. Starting from scratch we must see: 1. What it is 2. How...

How to remove dye from hair which is designed to ... well, dye, change the color of, alter stuff. And it does it - very well. Trouble comes when it gets on places you don`t want it - like your face, or clothes, or carpet. Or you decide that the color `to die for` just did. There are some commercial ...

You?ve got goals haven?t you? Things you want to achieve in life? The thing I would guess you are lacking is the time to do it. I mean, you?ve got a job, then your social commitments, then your hobbies, sports, TV time and ? oh yes ? you have to sleep too. And after all this, what time is there l...

Homemade cookies from scratch in 20 minutes!! ? 2 six-ounce packages of butterscotch chips ? 1 1/2 cups of chunky peanut butter ? 4 to 5 cups of corn flakes ? 1 cup dry roasted peanuts Melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a large microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Then stir i...

It is interesting that everyone is so hung-up on the debate regarding who has official rights to The Land known historically as ?The Land of Canaan.? If we go back far enough, we discover the near Middle East was settled by descendants of Canaan, thus the region was referred to as "The Land of Canaa...

Do your research and you`ll find all sorts of conflicting articles on what makes a healthy colon. You`ll find a few websites that spreads uneducated negative thought about the need for colon cleansing, and you`ll find they`re sponsored by Joe Nobody. We`d have to advise you to ignore those "quaks" a...

I ignored my symptoms of epilepsy, and nearly killed three people. One morning I offered to drive my youngest brother and nephew to the beach. I drove along Highway 246 with the boys in the back seat. Next thing I knew I woke exhausted and confused strapped to a gurney in an ambulance speeding towar...

The Bible clearly teaches that the Hebrew God chose Abraham, Isaac and Jacob for a special purpose to ultimately affect all humanity. God first revealed Himself to "the fathers" and promised to be their God and the God of their descendants. The rest of mankind was "temporarily" left in the dark and ...

It?s estimated 200,000 American?s will undergo gastric bypass surgery this year. Only 15 percent, 30,000, will be men. Yet obesity statistics in this country indicate morbid obesity is not gender specific. About 60% of American men and women are obese. So why are so few men, comparatively speaking, ...

Since belief always precedes action, simply changing your beliefs can change your actions to those that will result in living any of your dreams. It`s not complicated at all. In fact, taking these three basic steps can make anyone a winner in their chosen endeavors. 1. Control and direct your though...

A Dr. by the name of Dr. Morter discovered a very simple, yet effective way to test your body`s pH level using little pieces of pH paper that you place into your mouth (if testing using your saliva) or in a stream of urine (if testing using your secretions). It`s vital to know your body`s pH, but it...

Many people hate the idea of rigid diets - the good news is that if follow the five proven weight loss tips below, you will lose weight easily. The diet tips require no real willpower and can improve anyone?s diet and chances of healthy weight control. 1. Drink Water One of the most effective diet t...

Do you know exactly what actions you need to do today to be on track to reaching your big, long-term goals? Do you know which actions should be done first to make today a success? If not, don`t worry about it right now. By the end of this article, you will have the tools and techniques you need to a...

It would be pretty hard to become successful without first developing your self-esteem. In fact, I can?t think of one person who is very successful who has low self-esteem. Before we start going on about self-esteem, let?s take a second to define self-esteem. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is ...

It?s well documented in the big book of dating that women like it when a man cooks for them. On a first date, this can be just what the doctor ordered. You really don?t want to go too just to dinner and a movie. At the movies there is no time to get to know each other and everybody does the dinne...

The previous article looked at postural issues and possible muscles imbalances involved with cycling. Now that we have an understanding of the imbalances that arise from a prolonged cycling position, we can develop an effective program for correcting those postural distortions. The first part of the...

Are you searching for that "one" solution that blasts your plateau and sends your muscles into an explosive growth phase all over again? The solution to your problem has been under your nose all along... I`m not going to waste your time with "exercise variety" and "switching rep schemes", because ch...

I had finally come to a place in my life where I was concerned about my health and that of my family. After all, it?s not the quantity, but the quality of life right? And if you can increase both, all the better! We started exercising, eating healthier and taking vitamins. Then one day while I was g...

Awareness of the harmful effects of asbestos has increased greatly since the 1970s. The large majority of people with malignant mesothelioma have a history of exposure to asbestos. Much of this exposure occurred after it was known that asbestos is linked to potentially debilitating diseases such a...

To do a Gall Bladder Flush you will need the following ingredients: 3 quarts of apple juice, fresh or from the dairy case, not w/preservatives 1 cup olive oil, cold expeller pressed is best, virgin not light. 1 cup of coke (optional but makes the oil taste less annoying) 1 lemon, to be juiced at mix...

One of the nicest things we can do for someone is simply to listen and show genuine interest. So many people in today`s "ME" generation listen with their own "agenda," as if to say, "I have something far more important to say than whatever it is you`re saying." Listening is integral to learning. Th...

Is Your Health Portfolio Balanced? We are all aware of the need to balance our financial portfolio so that in times of hardship or when disaster strikes -- stock market drops, pink slips, etc -- we will be affected by financial challenges as little as possible. Having a substanti...

Cancer treatment and medication is a multi-billion dollar industry--so why would hospitals and pharmaceutical companies want a cure? Have you ever heard of a doctor giving someone with stage 4 or 5 cancer a 90-100% chance of success at beating the disease? I didn`t think so. Well, there is a way you...

Fruits, fresh or dried have been natural staple diet of human being since ancient times. Replete with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, they are easily digestible. Fruits are not only good source as food, they are serve as medicine and treat ailments. Fruits, eaten raw or consumed as fresh juice are an e...

God made humans in his image but these days very few of them lead a God fearing life. Environment is the main cause of changes in a human being. People you meet on a day today basis and the surroundings you are in contribute in the making of your mental structure. The general apathy, unreliability, ...

Women need to empower themselves about the benefits and risks of mammography and examine the additional screening tools available today. One current philosophy suggests breast health screening should begin at age 25. Where does this recommendation come from and why is this valid? For MOST women, t...

Weight Loss Red Flag Guide Despite claims to the contrary, there are no magic potions or effortless ways to burn off fat. There are thousands upon thousands of weight loss web sites, low carb diets, diet pills and other "so-called experts" that prey on desperate overweight people and use overly o...

Winter brings with it drier, rougher skin, flakiness and itchiness and chapped sore lips. Combat winter skin woes with these tips from the ancient healing tradition of ayurveda: 1. Drink lots of water. Internal hydration keeps skin cells plump and healthy. Water also helps transport nutrients to s...

I am embarrassed to admit how many different commercial weight loss programs I?ve tried. I don?t know about you, but after a while I grow tired of talking heads touting empty promises. None of them helped me look the way I think I should and most of them left me agonizing over eating the same foods ...

Most consumers have heard of probiotics and know that they are foods containing live, beneficial bacteria. Foods such as yogurt, buttermilk, miso or kefir are the most recognized foods providing ?good? bacteria for the gut. But are you aware of the health benefits of prebiotics? In a nutshell, pre...