| 1871 | The use of chamomile plants as medicinal alternative Preview: The chamomile plant can grow up to twenty inches tall. It is a member of the Daisy family. The chamomile flower has a strong aroma scent. Roman chamomile is usually propagated by root division, while German chamomile seeds are sown directly in early spring. The soil should be sandy and slightly acid. Full sun is preferred except in hot, dry clim... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 1872 | The Herb Acacia Preview: Acacia (ka´sh) , any plant of the large leguminous genus Acacia, often thorny shrubs and trees of the family Leguminosae (pulse family). Chiefly of the tropics and subtropics, they are cultivated for decorative and economic purposes. Acacias are characteristic of savanna vegetation and are especially numerous in the South African bushveld. T... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 1873 | Dill The Meeting House Herb Preview: Dill The “Meeting House” Herb (Anethum graveolens) There is nothing like the flavor of fresh dill, and the best way to get really fresh dill is to grow it yourself. Fortunately, dill is an easy herb to grow, and once you discover the pleasures of growing your own, you'll never buy commercially prepared dill again. In this issue, you'l... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 1874 | Walking for fitness, A Beginning Program Preview: Feel free to use this article for your web site or e-zine as long you include the author bio and make sure all links are live and working. Please don’t change anything in the article. It will also be awesome if you let me know if you use the article and where. I wish you the best success if you use my article. This article is copyright protected b... (more) Published By: Kevin Doberstein Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 1875 | The Cholesterol Solution Preview: The Cholesterol Solution by Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com Is there an alternative to statin drugs such as Lipitor and Pravachol? If yes, does it have any side effects? Physicians are facing these questions each day however, most have bought into the drug companies marketing, and have not done the research for themselves. The truth is... (more) Published By: Barrett Niehus Submitted: 30 March,2004 |
| 1876 | Building a Successful Massage Therapy Practice, One Step at the Time Preview: If just like me, you have already been in this business, you won’t be surprise to ear what I am about to tell you: dream and reality is a tidbit different. Did you graduate from massage therapy school with your motivation level up to the ceiling…dropping down to the floor in a matter of couple months? I did. To be honest, when I got out of schoo... (more) Published By: Annick Lemieux, LMT Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 1877 | Are you sleep deprived? Preview: We live in a high tech world that simply operates 24/7, so a lot of us are sleep deprived. Many cities such as my own city of Portland,Oregon, now have supermarkets, drugstores, video stores and restraunts that are open 24 hours a day. The people who operate these stores plus the police, nurses, firemen, factory workers often work a rot... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 1878 | The Tip of the Iceburg Preview: For thousands of years, tea has been considered a healthy, even medicinal drink in China. And why not? China has a long history of herbal medicines. There is a widely-used herbal medicine called kugan that cures the common cold. The treatment for cancer is an herbal remedy which the patient must drink five times a day for a few years, a much more ... (more) Published By: Daniel James Ahern Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 1879 | Movement That Matters: Exercise With a Greater Purpose Preview: You’ve seen the commercials – “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” While this has been a topic of many jokes and late-night comedy skits, the reality is falling is a very real danger for many people. Too often falls can lead to broken bones, hospitalization, and sometimes life-threatening illnesses due to being confined to a bed while recovering. A... (more) Published By: Gillian Hood-Gabrielson Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 1880 | Irritable bowel syndrome: Simple self-help tips Preview: If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you will know how difficult it is to treat. Doctors can be dismissive of IBS symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating, and when treatment is offered it may only help for a short while before the distressing symptoms return. Sufferers often find that they have to deal with... (more) Published By: Sophie Lee Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 1881 | Get Moving!: Top 7 Exercise Motivation Secrets Preview: Let’s face it, we all know we need to exercise. Many of us know how to exercise. How many books and videos do you own? How many gym memberships have you had in your life? You may even be an expert on the perfect exercises for your body. But you’re not doing it! Why? Well the problem isn’t lack of knowledge, it’s lack of motivation. Does this sound... (more) Published By: Gillian Hood-Gabrielson Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 1882 | The Eight Week Cholesterol Challenge Preview: The Eight Week Cholesterol Challenge by Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com When I first started down this path I was looking for something to reduce my cholesterol levels without giving me a heart attack. My doctor recommended Lipitor, but I had read an article in the American Heart Associations web site that indicated Lipitor and other s... (more) Published By: Barrett Niehus Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 1883 | Top 5 Exercise Plateau Breakers Preview: “Plateau”. That dreaded word that you do not want to hear, let alone experience. Especially if you have been diligently exercising in an attempt to get fit or lose weight. We have all experienced a plateau at some time – all of a sudden you stop losing weight or you just can’t seem to run any faster. When you hit a plateau, don’t panic. It doesn’t... (more) Published By: Gillian Hood-Gabrielson Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 1884 | Your Fitness Success: Just a Phone Call Away Preview: Did you jump out of bed this morning, ready to exercise? Or was it another morning where the snooze button won over your best intentions? Do you have a crazy morning business schedule, but promise yourself you will work out at the end of the day? How many times have you actually followed through with that promise? Most people know they should ex... (more) Published By: Gillian Hood-Gabrielson Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 1885 | Ten Quick Tips to Save the Planet and Your Health Preview: You have permission to publish this article electronically free of charge, providing the entire byline at the end of the article is included and the content is left unchanged. If you use it, please notify me with a copy of your publication or a url to where it can be found. For print publications, please contact me to discuss and to obtain US mail... (more) Published By: Cynthia Perkins, M.Ed. Submitted: 02 April,2004 |
| 1886 | Exercise: Why YOU should do it Preview: Hundreds of Thousands of Americans spend millions of dollars each year on diet pills, “magical” exercise devices, and misrepresented health and fitness products, when in all actuality a good set of dumbbells and a brisk walk may be all you need to get in better shape than you’ve ever been in. What can you do with nothing but a set of dumbbells, ... (more) Published By: Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT, YFT Submitted: 04 April,2004 |
| 1887 | Backing up your healthy lifestyle Preview: For us boomers, back problems seem to be epidemic that it almost seems chic to suffer. Yet, using common sense and a few simple techniques can go a long way towards making you and your back feel better. Below are a few of these ideas and how they helped transform a nasty ski accident into, among other things, a stronger, healthier and more flexibl... (more) Published By: Kurt Larsson Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 1888 | Are Antibiotics Killing You? Preview: Are Antibiotics Killing You? by John Bremner Thank god for doctors and for antibiotics. They save millions of lives every year, but there is a dark side to the use of antibiotics that is not quite so well known. For example, did you know that there is a commonly used antibiotic that can kill, like ecstasy, on the very first dose you take? The t... (more) Published By: John Bremner Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 1889 | Are All Dementias Alzheimer’s? Preview: I’m surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer’s as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimer’s. Is it reasonable to label all dementias as Alzheimer’s? As a clinician, my answer to queries is that Alzheimer’s dementia is only one type of dementia... (more) Published By: Michael G. Rayel, MD Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 1890 | Women's Fitness Focus: 5 Canons of Resistance Training Preview: Trying to firm and tone? Looking for a bathing suit body? No problem! If you’re resistance training program isn’t performing for you; there’s a solution. Get back to basics: give your routine a face lift by reviewing these 5 fitness canons. Canon 1: Always Exhibit Proper Posture The most important thing to remember when resistance training... (more) Published By: Laura M. Turner, C.P.T. Submitted: 05 April,2004 |