Health Articles

1. Antiaging: Is it really possible?

By Geri Richard Although it is obviously not possible to turn the clock back entirely, we can take many steps now to ensure that not only do we slow down the aging process, but we can also reverse many of the signs of aging that we may presently be experiencing. The biggest key in the fight against aging is of course our diet and nutrition. The old adage, "you are what you eat" is absolutely true! It is imposs... read more

2. Protein: Common or Missing Link?

By Protica Research Most of us equate the word diet with calorie reduction. This is understandable, since most diet marketing is relentlessly focused on offering consumers low-calorie options. Unfortunately, this way of thinking is categorically wrong. The simple fact that any nutritionist will verify is that everyone is on a diet. Even those who do not wish, or do not need, to lose weight are on a diet, as a... read more

3. How Business Travellers Can Stay Safe in the Worlds Hotspots

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4. Color Toric Contacts - Good News for People with Astigmatism

By Tanya Turner Many people give up wearing contact lenses because they can never get used to them. The lenses just don’t feel comfortable. If this is your case don’t give up just yet; there are several things you can do to make your lenses more comfortable. If you contact lenses feel dry How many glasses of water do you have every day? Not soda, coffee or tea, but water? It is possible that your dry... read more

5. Weight Loss Advice – What makes a good personal trainer?

By Greg Ryan Chances are if you are trying to lose weight you may find from time to time you need some encouragement, guidance and accountability. You can find this in friends but on occasion you will need some extra help by seeking the advice of a personal trainer. The challenge lies in finding a good one. But what does a good personal trainer look like? My name is Greg Ryan, and for the last twenty years... read more

6. Contact Lenses on Vacation - 7 Simple Tips

By Tanya Turner When you are on vacation, contact lenses are great convenience - they are invisible and you don’t have to take them off while swimming. However, contact lenses can also spoil your vacation, if you don’t take precautions. Here are some simple things you can do, to prevent it happening to you. 1. Make sure that you have a spare pair of lenses Even if the lenses you wear aren’t frequent ... read more

7. Stress Management - the Modern Day Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde

By James Tan 'No I don't agree', said Rick as his face turned red and he started to clench his fist in anger. Without warning, he flung his mobile phone across the table and nearly hit Stan. 'I'm so shocked and angry with him for embarrassing me in front of the others, he used to be such a nice fellow', Stan recalled. 'He was the kind of person, always cheerful and willing to help another friend and go t... read more

8. Sugary Sweet Beauty

By Danielle Sims In the self-care and beauty industry, the latest craze is to include sugar in skin care products. If you search the internet you will find everything from sugar body scrubs to sugar hair removers. The prices can range from $8.00 to $35.00 for each product. How's that for a product in which the main ingredient can cost you a no more that $3.00 for a 5 pound bag! To enjoy all of the benefits of a... read more

9. Stretch Your Way to Better Health

By Dr. Joseph Mercola If you ever thought stretching was useful then you simply must get The Genius of Flexibility by Bob Cooley, as it will be one of the best investments you could ever make to improve your flexility. I have spent many days with Bob and I have experienced the powerful effects of his stretching system. Unbelievable is the best one word description. There is no question in my min... read more

10. 3 Secrets Your Diet Book Won’t Tell You

By Amy S. Grant Are you wondering why you’re not losing weight? If you’re like me, you’ve tried every fad diet imaginable, and nothing seems to work – at least not long-term. I’ve personally tried Weight Watchers (that worked great until my schedule changed and I was no longer able to attend meetings), Atkins (not easy to follow for someone who travels a lot and loves to dine out), and crazy fad diets like the ca... read more

11. Color Contact Lenses for Light Eyes - What Works Best?

By Tanya Turner You may ask why a person with naturally blue or green eyes would want to wear color contact lenses? One reason is to make the natural color look brighter and more defined. Another reason is to change the hue just a bit - ad a touch of emerald to naturally blue eyes, for instance, and you will get a beautiful aquamarine. All color contacts can be separated into two types - enhancement color ... read more

12. Color Contact Lenses - Your Options

By Brad Triggs Very few people are actually satisfied with their appearance. Some will go to great lengths to achieve a look that they consider acceptable. If you wear contacts and you're interested in changing your appearance but you want to use a subtle approach, you may want to consider color contact lenses. You can choose from a variety of natural colors including blue, hazel, and green. There are numerous t... read more

13. Discover What to do When Your Credit Worth is Damaged Due to Circumstances out of Your Con

By Cathy Taylor First of all, let’s examine exactly what credit worth means and how it affects your financial life. Your credit worth, as defined by the financial industry, is the overall picture of your financial health that is used by lenders to determine your ability to repay debt. By looking at a combination of factors, lenders, such as banks, credit card companies, and utility companies, estimate how wort... read more

14. Aspartame: Killing Us By Degrees -- Part II

By Dr. Joseph Mercola By Pat Thomas This article first appeared in the September 2005 issue of The Ecologist, Volume 35, No.7. This is Part II of the series; this partexamines the chemical contents of aspartame. Aspartame Toxic Contents Aspartame is made up of three chemicals: the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine, and methanol. The chemical bond that holds these constituents toget... read more

15. The Psychology of Weight Loss: Part 2 – How are you motivated?

By Greg Ryan New Years Resolutions do not work because you are really not motivated when you think you are. On the surface you may be, but deep down you are not. That is why by April, that membership to the gym, those new clothes and that new found motivation has all but disappeared. When it comes to weight loss and sticking to an exercising program you are motivated from two emotions; fear and pleasure. Yo... read more

16. Are You Paying to much for Auto Insurance

By If you’re shopping for auto insurance, shop around and do it yearly. Don’t just keep paying the invoice over and over without comparison shopping. Below are a few suggestions to help you get the best deal available on your automobile insurance policy. Insurance agents really have a lot of leeway. They can price match and they can offer many discounts. There are also many decisions you can ma... read more

17. What Causes Allergies?

By Harold Miller Almost 40 percent of the human population will suffer from allergies at some point in their lives. Itchy eyes, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing are among the most common allergy symptoms and they can make any individual feel tired and weak. Many people often wonder if they can avoid allergies by doing things differently in their day-to-day routines.... read more

18. Top Tips For Clean Indoor Air

By Michael Grzywacz Indoor air can make you miserable if it is not kept clean and healthy. Clean indoor air is essential for a happy you and a happy home. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reported that Indoor air can contain up to 5 times as much pollution as outdoor air. Allergies and asthma are on the rise so cleaning indoor air in your home and work place is more important than ever ... read more

19. Weight Loss with Supplements

By Versha Chugh As many of us are well-known with, it’s the initial days of starting a healthy new habit that can be the most disappointing. The starting days of exercise are always the most painful. A new dieting plan comes with hunger pang until your body adjusts to the healthier eats. Whatever the reason, it’s time to put a weight-loss program into place. Sometimes taking an appetite suppressant like a Diet... read more

20. Soft Contact Lenses - Are They Safe?

By Tanya Turner I have a very bad eyesight and I don't look good in glasses. I want to switch to contact lenses, but there is a lot of talk about contact lenses causing eye infection. Are soft contact lenses safe? This is a very common question. Many people would like to switch to contact lenses, but they are afraid that this can cause diseases such as keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) Lets look a... read more

21. Five Steps to a New Routine

By Linda Dessau, the Self-Care Coach I've noticed that in the two years since the major de-cluttering of my apartment, clutter has been creeping back in. So what DO you do after you've cleared the clutter? If your day-to-day routines are continuing to create clutter, then you'll always be one step behind it. 1. Identify the problem. Think of things that tend to "sneak up" on you in your life - annual things like tax time, month... read more

22. Five Ways to Stay Positive in a Negative World

By Lucy MacDonald 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 stop listening to the news, especially before bed time. 2. Use your influence to do good wher... read more

23. Affirm, Visualize, and Receive - Is Planning Really Necessary?

By A.M.Sall You are invited to use this article in your publication or on your website. You can reprint this article on or off line free of charge as long as the resource box is printed intact, the article is unedited, and all links are made active within the article and bylines Courtesy copy appreciated. Contact email: amsall88@yahoo.com TITLE: Affirm, Visualize, and Receive - Is Planning R... read more

24. I Swear By The Dry Foam Carpet Cleaning System

By Donald Yacono I have worked as a carpet cleaning technician in Rochester, New York for the past 6 years and absolutely swear by the Dry Foam Extraction cleaning system. Experience has taught me that it is far superior to the steam cleaning method. It is a very effective low moisture and rapid drying carpet cleaning method. The Von Schrader Company in Racine, Wisconsin manufactures the equipment. They’ve been in... read more