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	<title>Healing SOS - Where it is all about health...</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:50:43 -0400</pubDate>
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        This website http:www.healingsos.comis dedicated both toalternative medicine and all the natural healing arts of thepast and of the future.Optimum health occurs on all levels of our being, physical,emotional, mental and spiritual.'Healing Guide - The Big Picture' is the most comprehensivehealth care software ever designed for anyone to use - cheap andaffordable, user friendly, enjoyable with beautiful graphics andmusic, with various self-diagnosing tools giving detailedexplanations and informati...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This website http:www.healingsos.comis dedicated both toalternative medicine and all the natural healing arts of thepast and of the future.Optimum health occurs on all levels of our being, physical,emotional, mental and spiritual.'Healing Guide - The Big Picture' is the most comprehensivehealth care software ever designed for anyone to use - cheap andaffordable, user friendly, enjoyable with beautiful graphics andmusic, with various self-diagnosing tools giving detailedexplanations and information on natural remedies - with links and illustraitons it proves how everything works together,body mind and soul.You are about to take a journey that will change your outlook onlife forever. A healthy body  a healthy mind  healthy emotions a joy to live! For more information visithttp:www.healingsos.com Remember - we are all in control ofour emotions. You have to 'think' mentally something before itbecomes and emotion! A healthy brain manifest healthy thoughtstha...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>NEWS &amp; TIPS FOR BETTER HEALTH, THE NATURAL WAY.</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:01:48 -0400</pubDate>
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        October , .BROCCOLI Good Healthy Food, for Natural Healing, Good Health andAntiaging. We all know that Broccoli is a plant that is used atthe Dinner Table as a vegetable with the main dish, it is veryhigh in Antioxidants and very healthy for everyone. Did you alsoknow that Broccoli can give you  times more antioxidants, allyou have to do is eat Broccoli seedling sprouts in your saladmeals or sandwiches. Just like you would with Alfalfa or anyother sprouts. A half cup of Broccoli seedling sprouts...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[October , .BROCCOLI Good Healthy Food, for Natural Healing, Good Health andAntiaging. We all know that Broccoli is a plant that is used atthe Dinner Table as a vegetable with the main dish, it is veryhigh in Antioxidants and very healthy for everyone. Did you alsoknow that Broccoli can give you  times more antioxidants, allyou have to do is eat Broccoli seedling sprouts in your saladmeals or sandwiches. Just like you would with Alfalfa or anyother sprouts. A half cup of Broccoli seedling sprouts, isequivalent to  cups of Broccoli. TUMERIC The yellow spice that can usually be found in yourkitchen, is a powerful Antioxidant and anti inflammatory.Excellent when you would normally take a pain killer, Strainsand Sprains, Bursitis Tendinitis, you can add the spice to food,or purchase capsules. BREAST CANCER In news just released, Breast Cancer hasincreased to its highest levels yet, with one in eleven ladieslikely to develop symptoms. There is Good News though, More...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Best Time to Quit Smoking Is Now</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:14:09 -0400</pubDate>
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         The Best Time to Quit Smoking Is Now I am compelled to write this article to remind people of thedangers of smoking. Cigarette smoking is known to cause lungcancer and is also linked to bladder, larynx and esophagealcancers, as well as heart disease. Smoking is not glamorous asthe billboards and magazine ads depict. Smoking is not cool; itis the very opposite and so very harmful to your health. You areplaying Russian roulette with your life if you continue tosmoke. The chemicals that you inhale...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Best Time to Quit Smoking Is Now I am compelled to write this article to remind people of thedangers of smoking. Cigarette smoking is known to cause lungcancer and is also linked to bladder, larynx and esophagealcancers, as well as heart disease. Smoking is not glamorous asthe billboards and magazine ads depict. Smoking is not cool; itis the very opposite and so very harmful to your health. You areplaying Russian roulette with your life if you continue tosmoke. The chemicals that you inhale with every single puff ofyour cigarette are doing your organs damage especially to yourlungs and heart. If you do not smoke, be smart and don't start as it could costyou your life. Don't allow peer pressure by your friends tostart smoking. They may be able to stop the habit very easilybut you may not be so lucky and stay addicted to the smokinghabit for the rest of your shorten life. Yes smoking willshorten your life span. I repeat DO NOT START as you could endup being one of t...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;The Biggest Boost for Overall Health and Wellbeing ... Ever!&quot;</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:19:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        This article is going to tell you how you can...  Improve thequality of your life.  Increase your energy levels.  Protectyourself against viruses, flu's and colds.  Reduce thelikelihood of getting cancer.  Reduce the possibility of aheart attack or stroke!  Slow down your aging. There are threepositive steps that you must take to achieve these things. Oneis to examine your lifestyle, another is your diet and the thirdis to implement a professional supplementation regime. I won'taddress lifestyle...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This article is going to tell you how you can...  Improve thequality of your life.  Increase your energy levels.  Protectyourself against viruses, flu's and colds.  Reduce thelikelihood of getting cancer.  Reduce the possibility of aheart attack or stroke!  Slow down your aging. There are threepositive steps that you must take to achieve these things. Oneis to examine your lifestyle, another is your diet and the thirdis to implement a professional supplementation regime. I won'taddress lifestyle and diet at the moment as I have alreadytouched on this in our special report on weight loss. I would suggest you read it even if you are not overweight. Youcan get it for free from the special reports page on our websiteat ... http:www.InstantEnergyBoost.com. What I will do isexamine the issue of supplementation! This is a much moreimportant subject than most people realize. If you do notsupplement, then you can almost guarantee that your body isdeficient in certain nut...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Garlic for Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:10:21 -0400</pubDate>
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        Garlic is a traditional tonic in many cultures.In my teens and twenties, I was very aware that one should noteat garlic or onions out of respect for other people e.g.,bosses or potential dates. However, garlic breath does notbother me nearly so much as the foul stenches caused by tobaccouse, lazy dental care, lack of exercise, obesity, and  or poorbowel regularity. I now use a lot of garlic, bought as pre-peeled cloves or driedminced chunks. I frankly like the taste. For those who think rawgarli...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Garlic is a traditional tonic in many cultures.In my teens and twenties, I was very aware that one should noteat garlic or onions out of respect for other people e.g.,bosses or potential dates. However, garlic breath does notbother me nearly so much as the foul stenches caused by tobaccouse, lazy dental care, lack of exercise, obesity, and  or poorbowel regularity. I now use a lot of garlic, bought as pre-peeled cloves or driedminced chunks. I frankly like the taste. For those who think rawgarlic &quot;bites&quot;, briefly cook in microwave, water, a small amountof oil, or mix in many foods.Garlic oil from crushed cloves or garlic capsules can healsurface infections, cuts, herpes blisters, and other ailments.Before you get carried away with pills, capsules, and othersources of concentrated garlic goodness, be aware that the MayoClinic says, &quot;Unfortunately, garlic is most effective when youeat it raw and in large amounts.&quot;I remember reading that Eleanor Roosevelt ate several c...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Soy Foods for better health</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:30:22 -0400</pubDate>
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        Soyfoods aid longevity. Although a few authors dispute this,most literature found on the reputable internet sources showthat traditional soyfoods, especially those with live cultures,correlate with reduced risks of various diseases withoutnegative side effects. But the maximum benefit comes from usingsoy foods to replace a large fraction of the diet normallyoccupied by high sources of saturated fats.In other words, don't just add soymilk and soy shakes, soy basedartificial cream toppings to your...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Soyfoods aid longevity. Although a few authors dispute this,most literature found on the reputable internet sources showthat traditional soyfoods, especially those with live cultures,correlate with reduced risks of various diseases withoutnegative side effects. But the maximum benefit comes from usingsoy foods to replace a large fraction of the diet normallyoccupied by high sources of saturated fats.In other words, don't just add soymilk and soy shakes, soy basedartificial cream toppings to your diet. Instead, replace  to percent of your red meats with tofu, miso, tempeh, edamame,and so forth. Also use baked, broiled, or grilled chicken, fish,and other foods that are not fried.Soy Beans are unique in the plant world, in that they provideall of the &quot;essential&quot; amino acids proteins and fatty acidsthat the human body can not make, plus numerous &quot;plant hormones&quot;that protect against various ailments, such as cancers,diabetes, heart disease, memory loss, menopause, oste...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Fourteen Reasons Why Dieting Is Bad For Your Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:10:33 -0400</pubDate>
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        . The lower the calories eaten per day, the harder it is foryou to get your daily requirements of proteins and vitamins.. Dieting makes your body believe it is starving so it startsto save fat, as this is its best way to store energy.. Losing weight means digesting your own body tissues insteadof food and unfortunately, dieting does not tell your body whatparts it needs to digest or which parts to save.. Severe dieting causes muscle loss and if you are unlucky theloss may be from your heart with...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[. The lower the calories eaten per day, the harder it is foryou to get your daily requirements of proteins and vitamins.. Dieting makes your body believe it is starving so it startsto save fat, as this is its best way to store energy.. Losing weight means digesting your own body tissues insteadof food and unfortunately, dieting does not tell your body whatparts it needs to digest or which parts to save.. Severe dieting causes muscle loss and if you are unlucky theloss may be from your heart with severe consequences.. Dieting will make you difficult to live with and your familymay want to kill you.. Dieting changes your body chemistry and one effect may be badbreath.. If you're a smoker you may smoke even more to dull the hungerpangs.. Binge eating, generally with very unsuitable foods oftenfollows dieting.. Dieting makes you food obsessed.. Breaking a diet often results in guilt, poor self esteem anddespair often followed by comfort eating.. Dieting emp...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Poor Dental Hygiene May Account for Poor Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:54:15 -0400</pubDate>
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        Bright white teeth and fresh breath does not necessarily meanyou have a healthy mouth! General health is directly related togum health. Gum disease has been linked to several medicalconditions such as stroke, diabetes, heart attack and worseninglung disease. Healthy gums can reduce a person's biological ageby up to . years. Why? Because studies show that the presenceof periodontal diseases, most common in people with tooth loss,actually affects longevity. The best of these studies, done atEmory ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bright white teeth and fresh breath does not necessarily meanyou have a healthy mouth! General health is directly related togum health. Gum disease has been linked to several medicalconditions such as stroke, diabetes, heart attack and worseninglung disease. Healthy gums can reduce a person's biological ageby up to . years. Why? Because studies show that the presenceof periodontal diseases, most common in people with tooth loss,actually affects longevity. The best of these studies, done atEmory University in conjunction with the Centers for DiseaseControl, indicates that people with gingivitis and periodontaldisease have a mortality rate that is  to  higher thanthose who don't. Keeping your gums clean and healthy may helpreduce the risk of many illnesses, including heart disease.Gum DiseaseGum disease or periodontal disease, a chronic inflammation andinfection of the gums and surrounding tissue, is the major causeof about  percent of adult tooth loss, affectin...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:25:16 -0400</pubDate>
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        Omega- Fatty Acids and Your Health by Cheryl Winter, M.S.,R.D., R.N.Overview:While you know omega as the last letter of the Greek alphabet,and meaning, the end, it is doubtful that you have heard theend about omega- fatty acids. In fact, youll be hearing moreand more about this long-chain fatty acid and how important itis to your health, and how American diets should be increased inthis nutrient. Isnt FAT a Four-Letter Word?No! Fat is not a bad word! Its understandable that people havecome to be...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Omega- Fatty Acids and Your Health by Cheryl Winter, M.S.,R.D., R.N.Overview:While you know 'omega' as the last letter of the Greek alphabet,and meaning, 'the end,' it is doubtful that you have heard theend about 'omega- fatty acids.' In fact, you'll be hearing moreand more about this long-chain fatty acid and how important itis to your health, and how American diets should be increased inthis nutrient. Isn't FAT a Four-Letter Word?'No! Fat is not a bad word! It's understandable that people havecome to believe that all fats are bad for them. For over twodecades, dietary guidance has emphasized the importance ofchoosing a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.However, this is wrongly interpreted by consumers to mean thatall fat is bad and should be eliminated from the diet. In fact,omega- fatty acids and omega- fatty acids are buildingblocks of every living cell in the human body, and areabsolutely essential for normal health and development. Sincethe h...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Moderate exercise is necessary for good health.</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:26:29 -0400</pubDate>
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        At a minimum, walk a mile or more several times a week ordaily and move the arms around to loosen up the joints. If you can't walk or ride a stationary bicycle, use a rowingmachine, swim, or join wheel chair races. If you can do none of these things, you have my sympathy.I had a young colleague who suffered from polio in child- hood,so one leg was short and supported by a built-up shoe. One day,this person was absent from the office, because a lung hadcollapsed. He should at least have worked up...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[At a minimum, walk a mile or more several times a week ordaily and move the arms around to loosen up the joints. If you can't walk or ride a stationary bicycle, use a rowingmachine, swim, or join wheel chair races. If you can do none of these things, you have my sympathy.I had a young colleague who suffered from polio in child- hood,so one leg was short and supported by a built-up shoe. One day,this person was absent from the office, because a lung hadcollapsed. He should at least have worked up his pulse rate andbreathing on a rowing machine, several times per week.Recent TV news said walking as little as  hours per week canreduce rates of breast cancer, so  hours can't hurt females ormales. I find that a brisk half hour walk raises my pulse to about ,then it drops back below  by the time I have finished mymorning shower. My normal neighborhood route measures . miles.  Diet with FACTS,not Fat-Burner MYTHS. ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Stride for Better Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:33:51 -0400</pubDate>
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        Title: Stride for Better Health Author: Patricia Wagner Format:Word wrapped at  characters per line Article Word Count: Contact Author: mailto:wagner.artverizon.net Date of Copyright:copyright   by Patricia Wagner Author Photo:http:www.a-to-z-wellness.comImagesPWagner.jpg Receive newarticles: http:www.a-to-z-wellness.comarticle-updates.htmOther Available Articles by Patricia Wagnerhttp:www.a-to-z-wellness.comwagner-articles.htm Publishing Guidelines: Feel free to use this article in yournewslett...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Title: Stride for Better Health Author: Patricia Wagner Format:Word wrapped at  characters per line Article Word Count: Contact Author: mailto:wagner.artverizon.net Date of Copyright:copyright   by Patricia Wagner Author Photo:http:www.a-to-z-wellness.comImagesPWagner.jpg Receive newarticles: http:www.a-to-z-wellness.comarticle-updates.htmOther Available Articles by Patricia Wagnerhttp:www.a-to-z-wellness.comwagner-articles.htm Publishing Guidelines: Feel free to use this article in yournewsletter or on your website as long as the author's resourcebox, bylines and copyright are included. Please make sure linkswithin article and bylines are live and clickable. To request anHTML version - just send an email to wagner.artverizon.net. Ifyou use this article, please send a brief message stating whereit appeared. A courtesy copy would also be appreciated. THANKS. Stride for Better Health c  by Patricia Wagn...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Healthy Living</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:34:59 -0400</pubDate>
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        When you watch TV or read magazines you get the impression that most people spend their days as lean, mean exercise fanatics who compete in triathlons, eat tofu, and drink a gallon of rain water a day.If you dont fit this profile, you are not alone. Consider:Seven out of  American adults don't exercise regularly, despite the proven health benefits, according to a  study based on more than , interviews for the National Center for Health Statistics.  percent of people in the US older than  are ove...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When you watch TV or read magazines you get the impression that most people spend their days as lean, mean exercise fanatics who compete in triathlons, eat tofu, and drink a gallon of rain water a day.If you don't fit this profile, you are not alone. Consider:Seven out of  American adults don't exercise regularly, despite the proven health benefits, according to a  study based on more than , interviews for the National Center for Health Statistics.  percent of people in the US older than  are overweight based on the body mass index BMI, a national guideline computed through a combination of weight and height'according to a Harris Poll released in . According to the American National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion CDC, in  the most common actual causes of death in the United States were tobacco ,, poor diet and physical inactivity ,, alcohol consumption ,. The writing is on th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Setting Up Your Office For &quot;Health&quot;</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:21 -0400</pubDate>
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         SETTING UP YOUR OFFICE FOR HEALTH By: Dr. Loretta LanphierND, CCN, HHPIf you work and are spending one third to one half of your dayin an office setting then your surroundings there are asimportant as those in your home. Although we usually have littlecontrol over the buildings we work in, being aware of problemsthat can affect us will enable us to take counter-measures andmay encourage the creation of stimulating and nurturingenvironments. Below are  steps that will help to provide anoffice th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ SETTING UP YOUR OFFICE FOR 'HEALTH' By: Dr. Loretta LanphierND, CCN, HHPIf you work and are spending one third to one half of your dayin an office setting then your surroundings there are asimportant as those in your home. Although we usually have littlecontrol over the buildings we work in, being aware of problemsthat can affect us will enable us to take counter-measures andmay encourage the creation of stimulating and nurturingenvironments. Below are  steps that will help to provide anoffice that is balanced and conducive to good health andwell-being, which will ultimately benefit your health and thehealth your company. Ergonomically Correct Chair: Make sure that your chair iscomfortable and has adjustable height and arms. When you aresitting straight with feet flat on the floor your arms should beat a -degree angle when typing on the computer. If you arehaving to strain or stretch to reach your computer then you areputting stress on the back and shoulder area...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Health Benefits of Sex</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        Quick quiz: Would you rather run  miles or have sex threetimes per week for a year? Research shows that both activitiesburn the same number of calories. ,, to be exact.We often think that something that feels good cant possibly begood for us. Now its time to think again. Sex in a loving, intimate relationship has numerous healthbenefits. In women, for example, the sexual act triggers therelease of oxytocin. Oxytocin promotes feelings of affection andtriggers that nurturing instinct. In men, sex ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Quick quiz: Would you rather run  miles or have sex threetimes per week for a year? Research shows that both activitiesburn the same number of calories. ,, to be exact.We often think that something that feels good can't possibly begood for us. Now it's time to think again. Sex in a loving, intimate relationship has numerous healthbenefits. In women, for example, the sexual act triggers therelease of oxytocin. Oxytocin promotes feelings of affection andtriggers that nurturing instinct. In men, sex encourages theflow of testosterone, which strengthens bones and muscles andhelps transport DHEA, a hormone that may be important in thefunction of the body's immune system. Paul Pearsall, Ph.D., author of Superimmunity, also maintainsthat sex in a loving relationship helps the immune system byincreasing the flow of certain chemicals in the body.Hugh O'Neill, editor of Men's Health magazine, recently listedsome health benefits of sex, as well. Regular sex is regularexer...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Balance Your Way To Health!</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:10:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        Balance Your Way To Health!  By Lena SanchezSome very wise people once made the statement, We are a nationof impending BIG BELLIES. Those very same wise people alsostated that;It is bad news to learn from our leading authorities that percent of the American people are deficient in minerals, andthat a marked deficiency in any one of the more importantminerals actually results in DISEASE. Any upset of the balance,any considerable lack of one or another element, howevermicroscopic the body requirem...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Balance Your Way To Health!  By Lena SanchezSome very wise people once made the statement, &quot;We are a nationof impending BIG BELLIES.&quot; Those very same wise people alsostated that;&quot;It is bad news to learn from our leading authorities that percent of the American people are deficient in minerals, andthat a marked deficiency in any one of the more importantminerals actually results in DISEASE. Any upset of the balance,any considerable lack of one or another element, howevermicroscopic the body requirement may be, and we sicken, suffer,shorten our lives&quot;.They go on to say &quot;' each mineral element playing a definiterole in nutrition. A characteristic set of symptoms, just asspecific as any vitamin deficiency disease, follows a deficiencyin any one of them. It is alarming, therefore, to face the factthat we are starving for these precious health-givingsubstances.&quot; &quot;Our soils which are seriously deficient in trace minerals,cannot produce plant life competent to maintain ou...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Take Charge of Your Health Care</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:13:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        QID - QOD: What's The Difference?To Franknot his real name, and thousands of others like him,the difference is a matter of life and death. Our story beginswhen Frank was admitted to a hospital with breathingdifficulties. His physician ordered the usual breathingtreatments, tests and medication.After a few days in the hospital, Frank's recovery hadprogressed steadily, but he still wasn't strong enough to returnhome. Arrangements were made to admit him to a skilled nursingfacility for continued ca...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[QID - QOD: What's The Difference?To Franknot his real name, and thousands of others like him,the difference is a matter of life and death. Our story beginswhen Frank was admitted to a hospital with breathingdifficulties. His physician ordered the usual breathingtreatments, tests and medication.After a few days in the hospital, Frank's recovery hadprogressed steadily, but he still wasn't strong enough to returnhome. Arrangements were made to admit him to a skilled nursingfacility for continued care and convalescence.One of the medications the doctor prescribed for Frank wasBumex, which is typically used to treat respiratory problemssuch as those experienced by Frank. The doctor ordered Bumex onetime, every other day. That is exactly what was written in hismedical chart: &quot;Bumex,  tablet, QOD&quot; QOD is the Latinabbreviation to indicate &quot;every other day&quot;.When Frank was transferred to the skilled nursing facility, acopy of his doctor's orders accompanied him. These order...]]></content:encoded>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:40:18 -0400</pubDate>
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        THE FRIENDLY BACTERIA Necessary To Health!  By Lena SanchezYes, there is a friendly and necessary bacterium required tostay health. Let me tell you a true story.  years ago, my  year-old grandson had been having diarrheafor weeks and nothing seemed to stop it. The doctor had givenprescriptions and a diet that wasn't touching it. After twoweeks of diarrhea it had became watery and blood tinged makingmy grandson one tired and cranky little boy as his system wasunable to absorb nutrients from his f...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[THE &quot;FRIENDLY&quot; BACTERIA Necessary To Health!  By Lena SanchezYes, there is a friendly and necessary bacterium required tostay health. Let me tell you a true story.  years ago, my  year-old grandson had been having diarrheafor weeks and nothing seemed to stop it. The doctor had givenprescriptions and a diet that wasn't touching it. After twoweeks of diarrhea it had became watery and blood tinged makingmy grandson one tired and cranky little boy as his system wasunable to absorb nutrients from his food or vitamins. One day adietitian friend was visiting us while I had my grandson for theweekend and I told him how perplexed I was at what to do forthis child. My friend, said to give him a glass of acidophilusmilk and it will clear it up. He went on to explain that thesystem was devoid of friendly bacteria namely lactobacillusamong others and acidophilus milk had the friendly bacteria. Itold him my grandson was allergic to milk but he informed methat even people allergi...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Achieving Optimum Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:04:35 -0400</pubDate>
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        Achieving Optimum Health Optimum health is not just the absence of disease but thepresence of wellness in mental, emotional, physical, spiritualand social areas. Some would also include financial health. Introduction Optimum health is essential at all levels, from the individualto the society we live in to the environment around us. We haveto start thinking of wealth not just in terms of possession ofmoney and properties but also the possession of mental,emotional, physical, social and spiritual...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Achieving Optimum Health &quot;Optimum health is not just the absence of disease but thepresence of wellness in mental, emotional, physical, spiritualand social areas. Some would also include financial health.&quot; Introduction Optimum health is essential at all levels, from the individualto the society we live in to the environment around us. We haveto start thinking of wealth not just in terms of possession ofmoney and properties but also the possession of mental,emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being.  Mental Health The truth is mind is the forerunner of all states. With a proper mindset, a poor man can still be happy.Conversely, if the mindset is not right, no matter how muchmaterial possessions you may have, you may still be a veryunhappy person. Thus, Gandhi said, &quot;The world has enough foreveryone's needs, but not enough for even a single person'sgreed.&quot; So a healthy mind is one that possesses a mindset that can leadto happiness and contentment with self a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>WARNING! Flu Shots can be dangerous to your health</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:41:35 -0400</pubDate>
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        Every year about this time doctors around the world arerecommending that people go in and get their annual flu shot.What most people dont know or understand is just how dangerousthis could be, especially for children under the age of . Whenpeople call and say My doctor is telling the family to go inand get a flu shot. Should I do it?I tell them they shouldlearn about the side effects and decide for themselvesas achiropractor and naturopathic physician I dont have the timeor energy to argue with ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every year about this time doctors around the world arerecommending that people go in and get their annual flu shot.What most people don't know or understand is just how dangerousthis could be, especially for children under the age of . Whenpeople call and say 'My doctor is telling the family to go inand get a flu shot. Should I do it?''I tell them they shouldlearn about the side effects and decide for themselves'as achiropractor and naturopathic physician I don't' have the timeor energy to argue with family practitioners or family doctorswho are obviously uneducated on the possible side effects ordetrimental effects flu shots or vaccinations in general canhave on the body. I personally have never received a flu shot and have never beenill during the flu season. In my personal opinion I don't thinktoxic chemicals and strains of different viruses growing onliving tissue belong inside the body. Because of the demand, Iwant to share with you some of the research that we ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Health Insurance</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:38:48 -0400</pubDate>
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        ----------------------------------------------------------TITLE: Health Insurance: The-More-The-Better, Or No- More-HMO?AUTHOR: Irina LENGTH:  words FORMAT:  characters per lineCONTACT: irbonnessureach.com --------------------------CUTHERE------------------------Health Insurance: The-More-The-Better, Or No-More-HMO?By Irina Theauthor grants permission to publish this article, in itsentirety, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines areincluded. Other articles by Irina are available fro...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[----------------------------------------------------------TITLE: Health Insurance: The-More-The-Better, Or No- More-HMO?AUTHOR: Irina LENGTH:  words FORMAT:  characters per lineCONTACT: irbonnessureach.com --------------------------CUTHERE------------------------Health Insurance: The-More-The-Better, Or No-More-HMO?By Irina Theauthor grants permission to publish this article, in itsentirety, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines areincluded. Other articles by Irina are available fromhttp:www.megaone.comhbbsavemoneyarticles.htmlIn the movie &quot;John Q,&quot; Academy award winner Denzel Washingtonfights the HMO restrictions to provide the necessary cure forhis dying son. When such a lackluster topic like healthinsurance generates enough drama for a Hollywood movie, you knowthat something must be seriously wrong...The problem indeed is sever...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Is Your Insurance HEALTHY?</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:23:21 -0400</pubDate>
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        Is Your Insurance HEALTHY?By Irina  Theauthor grants permission to publish this article, in itsentirety, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication or, at least, ane-mail notification sent to irbonnessureach.com will beappreciated.Five years ago, average health insurance premium was equivalentof a car payment, now it's more like a mortgage. More and morepeople are faced with a tough choice: indefinitely postponetheir next visit to the doct...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Is Your Insurance HEALTHY?By Irina  Theauthor grants permission to publish this article, in itsentirety, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication or, at least, ane-mail notification sent to irbonnessureach.com will beappreciated.Five years ago, average health insurance premium was equivalentof a car payment, now it's more like a mortgage. More and morepeople are faced with a tough choice: indefinitely postponetheir next visit to the doctor or start depleting retirementsavings in order to pay medical bills. There should be a better way to keep our families healthy...Let's begin with terminology. The generally accepted definitionof an &quot;insurable event&quot; - be it a traffic accident, a housefire, or an earthquake - is something that a comes withoutwarning; b is very unlikely to happen and c ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>A Body at it's Best</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:03:46 -0400</pubDate>
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        A great diet of nutritious foods provides the natural fuel tomaintain youthfulness and long life but we are deprivingourselves of complete health and happiness if we do not includea good exercise program. I recommend developing a healthy, safeand lifelong commitment to exercise. It is best to carefully setrealistic goals after meeting with your doctor. He or she mayrecognize your strengths and limitations and can work with youto achieve permanent results. Find activities and programs thatinteres...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A great diet of nutritious foods provides the natural fuel tomaintain youthfulness and long life but we are deprivingourselves of complete health and happiness if we do not includea good exercise program. I recommend developing a healthy, safeand lifelong commitment to exercise. It is best to carefully setrealistic goals after meeting with your doctor. He or she mayrecognize your strengths and limitations and can work with youto achieve permanent results. Find activities and programs thatinterest you and rotate them so that you always enjoy yourworkouts. So what can you do? Jogging, walking, swimming,aerobics, tennis, ... just about anything. The main thing is tocommit, begin, and stay with it. Exercise goal and commitmentrealizations are greatly increased when you involve a friend. Ihighly recommend this and it makes the time go by faster and itis more enjoyable. Why exercise? Improve the cardiovascular,respiratory, circulatory, immune, metabolic, systems just toname a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Holistic Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:56:34 -0400</pubDate>
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        Holistic HealthHealth is defined by the WHO as 'a state of physical, mental andsocial well-being, not merely an absence of diseases orinfirmity'. Flexible adjustment to the changing demands ofenvironment is health and it is not a state.Genuine health is the perfect functioning of the tripod of Body,Mind &amp; Soul.Holistic healthcare recognizes the effect of sociological,psychological, economic, ecological and even politicalinfluences on health. Before , only Allopathic medicine was considered'scien...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Holistic HealthHealth is defined by the WHO as 'a state of physical, mental andsocial well-being, not merely an absence of diseases orinfirmity'. Flexible adjustment to the changing demands ofenvironment is health and it is not a state.Genuine health is the perfect functioning of the tripod of Body,Mind &amp; Soul.Holistic healthcare recognizes the effect of sociological,psychological, economic, ecological and even politicalinfluences on health. Before , only Allopathic medicine was considered'scientific' and other indigenous systems, though based onempirical knowledge, were labelled as 'quackery'. Due toscramble for 'appropriate technologies', ideas have changed.Interest in Alternative Medicine is on the rise in America andother Wqstern countries. There are more than  systems of Alternative Medicine.Ayurveds is being studied deeply. Homeopathy is already beingpractised even by Allopathic doctors. Psychotherapy, hypnotism,Yoga Therapy, Yogic Pranayama are vying fo...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Health and Wellness is not a Destination - it is a Journey</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:27:55 -0400</pubDate>
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        The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to havehealth problems. Studies show that you can improve your healthby losing as little as  to  pounds -kg. The longer youdelay taking action, the more damage you may inflict upon yourhealth.Obesity Epidemic:Heart Disease, Diabetes, Strokes, Cancer, DepressionMedications Over , people a year die from properlyprescribed medicationsNutrition is necessary, and leads to everything else.Cellular Nutrition: Delivers Macro-nutrients Food is Body Fue...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to havehealth problems. Studies show that you can improve your healthby losing as little as  to  pounds -kg. The longer youdelay taking action, the more damage you may inflict upon yourhealth.Obesity Epidemic:Heart Disease, Diabetes, Strokes, Cancer, DepressionMedications Over , people a year die from properlyprescribed medicationsNutrition is necessary, and leads to everything else.Cellular Nutrition: Delivers Macro-nutrients Food is Body FuelMeal replacement is the cleanest, most efficient fuelMicronutrients, VitaminsMinerals Botanical FactorsTotal Control is great ' but it has no nutritional value byitself. You need nutrition.Nutrition is ongoing ' a way of life. Retraining your eating andyour life.Nutrition to give you a functioning body and you don't have toeat thingscalories you don't need. It is a system of products that improves nutrition even whilelimiting calories for weig...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Don't Loose Your Head over Health Care Worries</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:01:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        ----------------------------------------------------------TITLE: Don't Loose Your Head over Health Care Worries AUTHOR:Irina LENGTH:  words FORMAT:  characters per line CONTACT:irbonnessureach.com --------------------------CUTHERE------------------------Don't Loose Your Head over Health Care WorriesBy Irina Theauthor grants permission to publish this article, in itsentirety, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication or, at least, ane-mail...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[----------------------------------------------------------TITLE: Don't Loose Your Head over Health Care Worries AUTHOR:Irina LENGTH:  words FORMAT:  characters per line CONTACT:irbonnessureach.com --------------------------CUTHERE------------------------Don't Loose Your Head over Health Care WorriesBy Irina Theauthor grants permission to publish this article, in itsentirety, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication or, at least, ane-mail notification sent to irbonnessureach.com will beappreciated.Not long ago, the Department of Agriculture proposed to controlfire ants using an astonishing little creature called theDECAPITATING PHORID FLY. It takes less than a tenth of a secondfor a female fly to inject an egg into the ant's midsection.When the egg hatches, the maggot crawls inside the an...]]></content:encoded>
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