| 1031 | What on Earth is an Enzyme? Preview: Enzymes are the workers in our body that make everything function, by enabling chemical reactions. All living cells contain enzymes. They are hard to visualize, since they are not something tangible, but they are essential to our bodies and our lives depend on them. There are many kinds of enzymes, and they do everything from helping us breath to... (more) Published By: Dianne Ronnow Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1032 | Evening Primrose Oil Benefits Preview: The evening primrose oil which we use is extracted from the seeds of Oenthera biennis, a plant native to North America. The evening primrose plant resembles a primrose but is related to the willow herb group. This oil is called evening primrose oil and it is believed to have many health benefits. There is much documented evidence on the benefi... (more) Published By: K. Perry Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1033 | "Alcohol Abuse - How to Start Helping Yourself First" Preview: They say that the first step to solving a personal problem is to admit that you have just that-a problem. While this is somewhat true, especially when the problem is alcohol related, you need to slowly work yourself to some desired goal, whether it's to stop drinking all together, or to moderate your consumption (which a doctor can help you decide... (more) Published By: Paul Johnson Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1034 | 195,000 Die Annually From Hospital Mistakes Preview: It just seemed too absurd to be true, but there it was in the August 2, 2004 edition of Newsweek I picked up the other day: "According to HealthGrades, the health-care-rating organization that conducted the study, needless deaths averaged 195,000 a year in 2000, 2001, and 2002. 'That's the equivalent of 390 jumbo jets full of people dying each yea... (more) Published By: David Lear Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1035 | Alcoholism Facts Preview: Re: www.worrytheenot.co.uk I am an alcoholic. Sometimes the hardest thing to admit. My parents were both alcoholics. Does this mean I have copied their behaviour or was it genetic predisposition? Who knows? All I know is that when I pick up an alcoholic drink it sets in motion an uncontrollable urge to drink until I'll drop for many days afterwar... (more) Published By: n/a Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1036 | How is mold like AIDS? Preview: Don’t laugh. Both get a lot of coverage in the press. Mold isn’t a politically sensitive issue but there are a lot of similarities. 1. Both get into your system without being felt. If you are living, working or studying in a moldy environment there will be mold spores floating in the air. Every time you breathe, these mold spores move through... (more) Published By: Dr GW Graham Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1037 | Is Green Tea Good for Me? Preview: Health Benefits of Green Tea by Jake Mayer, http://www.tea-dojo.com Scientific studies continue to show that green tea is good for you. Tea began its illustrious history as a Chinese medicinal drink, and only gradually did it become the popular beverage that it is today. In traditional Chinese medicine, tea is considered good for you to clear ... (more) Published By: Jake Mayer Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1038 | The truth about Teeth Whitening Processes Preview: By Rebecca Blain of http://www.everything-teeth.com Teeth whitening is a growing concern in many households around the world. As appearances, especially of the face and mouth, become more vital in business and public affairs, many people attempt to gain whiter teeth through a variety of different methods. Before you start the teeth whitening proc... (more) Published By: Rebecca Blain Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1039 | Co q10 Benefit Preview: Coq10 is also known as Coenzyme Q10.This co q10 is produced naturally in the human body, and is a source of various coq10 benefit. Co q10 is also found in meat and fish. Once co q10 is synthesized by commercial pharmacies, co q10 is produced as a dietary supplement. One can then enjoy the full coq10 benefit without prescription. Co q10 is also... (more) Published By: K. Perry Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1040 | Be informed about the Medications You Take. Preview: The recent withdrawal of the prescription drugs Vioxx and Bextra have arthritis patients concerned about their health, lawyers busy with lawsuits, and Congress poring over thousands of pages of documents obtained from the manufacturer. The drugs, part of a family of medications known as COX-2 inhibitors, have recently been shown to increase the ri... (more) Published By: Charles Essmeier Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1041 | The Basics of Alcohol Abuse: Recognizing the Signs Preview: Alcohol consumption is not necessarily a problem. We've all heard that drinking should be done in moderation. And, while many of us are able to control our drinking (whether social or not), others cannot. In fact, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence believes that there are nearly 20 million people who are dependent upon alcohol i... (more) Published By: Paul Johnson Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1042 | Sun Chlorella Benefits Preview: Sun Chlorella is referred to as the Green Magician due to the amazing healing powers of sun chlorella and its benefit of chlorella. Also known as the 'Super food', sun chlorella is packed full of the benefit of chlorella! Chlorella contains the highest levels of chlorophyll of all earth's foods and has many benefits of chlorella. This plant subs... (more) Published By: K. Perry Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1043 | Effects of no2 supplement Preview: Our system uses a free-form gas called Nitric Oxide as a cell communication tool. This naturally produced substance is created by body enzymes breaking down the amino acid Arginine. When L-Arginine amino acid converts into L-citruline the result is Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide oversees blood circulation, message transmissions between cells as well ... (more) Published By: K. Perry Submitted: 11 May,2005 |
| 1044 | Alcohol: Is there really a problem? Preview: Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are different branches of the same poisonous tree. Alcoholism is dependence based; meaning, a person feels that they need alcohol in order to cope with day-to-day life. Alcohol abuse, on the other hand, is not an uncontrollable urge, but the uncontrollability of the abuser once s/he obtains alcohol. An alcoholic abu... (more) Published By: Paul Johnson Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 1045 | Excessive Drinking Preview: Great Britain is an alcohol-loving nation. Britons spend no less than £30 billion on alcohol per year. A disproportionate amount of this is spent at weekends when people like to go out and celebrate/commiserate by getting completely trashed. Binge drinking is almost a law for some. It has become a part of our culture and heritage. Of course reaso... (more) Published By: John Samuel Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 1046 | The Benefit of Royal Jelly Preview: Royal Jelly is a milky substance produced by the worker bees in a beehive. Their glands give off a rich jelly, called royal jelly, which is manufactured solely in order to nourish the young larvae and sustain the queen. The benefit of royal jelly for them is immense. Royal jelly is secreted and fed to the larvae during their maturation period. F... (more) Published By: K. Perry Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 1047 | Glucosamine Chondroitin and Chondroitin Sulfate Preview: Glucosamine is readily produced in the human body and is necessary for the production of joint cartilage. As we age, producing enough glucosamine becomes more difficult and cartilage begins to detiorate causing stiffness and painful joints. When osteoarthritis is present, the supply of glucosamine is insufficient. The addition of glucosamine cho... (more) Published By: K. Perry Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 1048 | Ten Simple Ways to Beat Computer Eyestrain Preview: If you work in an office, do your eyes hurt by the end of the working day? You aren't alone: about 88% of all people who work with computers experience a type of eyestrain known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). After all, a computer screen isn't exactly the most natural thing to look at. Perhaps a couple of thousands of years of evolution would ... (more) Published By: Tanya Turner Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 1049 | Soft contact lenses - are they safe? Preview: 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 keratiti... (more) Published By: Tanya Turner Submitted: 12 May,2005 |
| 1050 | Contact Lenses and Healthy Eyes - 12 Rules Every Contact Lens Wearer Should Follow Preview: Do you want to switch to contact lenses from glasses, but you're not sure if contact lenses are safe or if caring for them is too much of a hassle? Or do you wear contacts already and want to make sure that you do the best for your eye health? Taking proper care of your eyes and contact lenses isn't rocket science. Here are 12 simple rules you ca... (more) Published By: Tanya Turner Submitted: 12 May,2005 |