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151: Do You Suffer From Bipolar Depression Symptoms

Research on brain structure and function, neurochemical messenger systems (neurotransmitters), and brain-body connections suggests fundamental, delicate, two-way relationships between the brain's environment and mood, behavior, and resistance to disease. One focus of brain research has been to identify and integrate traditional medical and psych

152: Does Healing Energy Exist

In my nearly twenty year exploration of alternative medicine and healing I have often wondered about the concept of healing "energy." Healing energy is a mysterious thing indeed. Many people can definitely feel it but it escapes scientific measurement. When scientists try to measure this energy in the form of the four forces of nature (electromagne

153: Factors On What Causes Sinus Drainage

when you ask, "what causes sinus drainage," you almost certainly don't realize that you have sinus drainage every day, even when you are perfectly healthy. Your body produces up to one-half gallon of saliva and mucus every day in the lungs, nose, throat and sinuses. You swallow several times in a minute, so extrapolate that out for an entire day an

154: Feel Young Again Human Growth Hormone Can Help You

By the time you reach 60, your natural production of Human Growth Hormone is most likely to be half of what it was when you were 20. This means that you will have less energy, more body fat, heal slower and have a weaker immune system. Recent studies have shown the direct impact Human Growth Hormone has on multiple body functions. How can Human

155: Fight Asthma With Vitamins And Over The Counter Products

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by episodes or attacks of inflammation and narrowing of small airways in response to exposure to environmental stimuli. Asthma attacks can vary from mild to life threatening. The main symptom of Asthma is shortness of breath as the result of the bronchial passages becoming narrowed through exp

156: Fight Cirrhosis Of The Liver With Vitamins And Over The Counter Products

Cirrhosis of the Liver is the chronic inflammation of the liver, which results in scar tissue replacing the normal liver tissue. The scar tissue of the liver blocks the flow of blood through the organ and disrupts the normal functions of the liver. The liver performs more functions than any other organ in the human body. The liver is responsib

157: Food And Antiaging Go Together

We've all heard the statement "you are what you eat," but where the aging of your body is to be considered, eating those foods which contain high levels of preservatives may have a negative affect. Those interested in antiaging and food will know that food is a key factor in the quest to stay young. For some reason some people like to trick them

158: Healthy Nutrition For The Elderly

Healthy eating and nutrition for the elderly is greatly impacted by several factors, one of them being a change in body composition. During the later years in life, the body will lose bone and muscle and gain fat because the hormones aren't very active anymore. There are many factors which hinder an elderly person's health. The information bel

159: Herbal Remedies Using Aloe Vera

The Aloe plant (scientific name Aloe vera) is a succulent originally from Africa. In the 16th century, Aloe Vera reached the West Indies, where farmers began the job of massive propagation. In modern times, it is one of the most available herbal remedies. It can easily be grown as an indoor plant, thus giving you the joy of its presence along with

160: Herbal Teas For IBS

Relieving your IBS symptoms can be done with many different treatments. One great option that you may want to consider to alleviate your symptoms is consuming a herbal tea. There are several different teas that you can drink that will help control your IBS symptoms and help to relax you. Peppermint tea is one type of tea that can be used t

161: Herbs for Weight LossThings You Need to Know

Losing weight is not very easy. It takes determination to achieve the weight that you desire. It is always recommended to eat healthy foods and take exercise. However, you may also try adding herbs for weight loss in your plan. These are not replacements for healthy foods and regular exercise, but herbs for weight loss will aid you in the process.

162: High Fiber Holiday MenuTempting Recipes for a Season of Good Health

Okay. It's official. The holidays are here. Here's a hint from Fiberlady. If you want to control overeating this holiday season, choose foods high in fiber. Eating high fiber foods will satisfy your hunger and make you feel full. By selecting high fiber recipes for your holiday menu, you can offer foods that may lower the absorption of fats so y

163: High Fiber Menus Throughout the Holidays with the Glycemic Index

And what do you want for Christmas this year, asks Fiberlady? GI? GI Joe? Sorry, but I cannot consciously support the military-industrial complex by purchasing idols of warmongers for children to reenact their misplaced power. Okay, go ahead. Tell Santa. The only GI that I can conscientiously promote is the Glycemic Index otherwise known as the

164: How Acid Reflux and Indigestion in Pregnancy Should be Treated

If you were talking to group of pregnant women about the many uncomfortable conditions of pregnancy, they are likely to agree that acid indigestion and acid reflux are close to the top of the worst symptoms they can experience. Some Old wives tales say that those pregnant women with indigestion would end up with newborns having a full head of ha

165: How Do Vitamins Help Make Us Healthier

Vitamins have a lot to do with your health. Your body needs certain vitamins and minerals that we get from certain foods every day to keep us alive and healthy. If we do not get a certain amount of these vitamins and minerals we will become susceptible to diseases and viruses. Many of the foods we eat today do not contain enough of these vitamins i