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March 2007 Monthly Archive

Diabetes: The Silent Killer

A brief description of the Feeling tired? Thirsty? Are you a little overweight? You could be one of more than five million Americans and two million Canadians who have diabetes, and not even know it!! The vast majority of people - 90 per cent, have Type 2 diabetes. This form of the disorder is often preventable and simple changes in lifestyle can reduce the risk of developing the disease. It's important people focus on prevention, because even with treatment this disease can lead to blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, cardiovascular and heart diseases.

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Your Pet May Be a Shamanic Healer

I get emails nearly everyday from people all over the world, asking me for my healing assistance with their pet companions.

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Relationships: The Secret Ingredient for Better Health

Human beings are relational by nature. Therefore, interpersonal relationships, past or present, personal or professional, represent a primary source of stress in our lives. Chronic stress is a major factor in the breakdown of our immune system, and has been found to be the source of many emotional and physical disorders.

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The Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear About Losing Weight (But What You Need to Know if You Want to Get Fit!)

10) No, you won't end up looking like the latest hot young model/singer/actress!

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Cetyl Myristoleate separating fact from fiction

I am a strong believer in Cetyl Myristoleate for the treatment of arthritis. For the last three years I have been researching and writing about Cetyl Myristoleate. I am constantly searching for new research and contact and interview every doctor I can find that works with it. The purpose of the article is to evaluate the claims made about Cetyl Myristoleate on the myriad of web sites that sell it. It you want more information on the research that documents the effectiveness of Cetyl Myristoleate then do a search for my article, "Cetyl Myristoleate: Science or Speculation".

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Beta Carotene is best says RealAge? and Biotrex? Vitamins

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Commit to your Wellness - Part I

Your nose is running. Your body aches. You know you got that cold from your seven-year-old. The work project you've been struggling with is due Friday, and you keep telling yourself, "I just don't have time to be sick."

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Noise in the Workplace

The Cause: Machinery, people and the environment all contribute to noise in the workplace. Machinery, such as copiers, printers, fax machines, fans, air conditioner, computers, phones and many other types of specialized equipment are a source of noise in the workplace.

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Misconceptions About Dietary Fats

For decades, the media has been preaching how fats are associated with obesity, cancer, arteriosclerosis, and heart disease. Back in the late 1980's, the U.S. Surgeon General recommended that Americans decrease their consumption of dietary fats. Marketing savvy food manufacturers immediately started coming out with everything from fat free ice cream to fat free cheese. In place of fat, more carbohydrates were added.

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Tips to Healthier Living

Working to live a longer life shouldn't be work or stressful but just to the contrary. You should enjoy life and the pursuit to living better and longer. Here are a few tips that will help you in that pursuit. They are all simple and, frankly, it will enhance your life!

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Allergy Information is Crucial to Help Prevent Allergies and Allergic Reactions

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, allergies affect more than 50 million Americans each year. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States and the prevalence of allergic diseases continues to grow. The itching, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, inflammation, and fatigue associated with allergic reactions can have a strong negative impact on the quality of life for allergy sufferers.

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Aromatherapy -- The Fact & The Fiction

You've seen those mysterious little brown bottles in the health food store. But do you really know what "essential oils" are? Have you seen outrageous claims about lavender instantly curing wounds and found yourself thinking "Whoa!"? Let's take a look at one of the biggest fads to hit North America in years and try to separate some of the fact from the fiction.

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10 Smart Shopping Tips To Protect Your Family From Getting Sick

Prevention of food poisoning starts with your trip to the supermarket. Here's how to start off safely.

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Massage By a Peacock

Welcome, "Please Come In!" Lean back and relax, take off your shoes and get comefortable. U R now entering an atmosphere of soothing quiet and tranquil bliss.

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Health Alert: Computers Can Kill

Computers have been blamed for health maladies from headaches to carpal tunnel disorders. New research shows that computers can kill.

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