Articles Archive for January 2010

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Nutrition »

Depending upon who you talk to, some people believe following a vegetarian diet is healthier than one containing meat products. People of all ages, including teens, have adopted a vegetarian lifestyle. If this sounds like your child, you may wonder how to keep your vegetarian teenager healthy when you feel they’re missing vital nutrients.
What most non-vegetarians don’t realize is that it is possible to meet all your body’s nutritional needs by eating only fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and legumes. Because there is no meat in the diet, vegetarian diets usually have less fats and cholesterol, …
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Respiratory Conditions »

Sinus congestion and infections are common throughout the year and nearly everyone will have them at one point or another. Some people experience them so often the condition is considered chronic. Most people choose to treat chronic sinus infections with traditional methods, but some choose holistic treatments. What is the difference and is one better than the other?
If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, you know the symptoms: headache, facial pain and heaviness, low grade fever, fatigue, or stuffy ears. You may feel like your head weighs a ton and you’re miserable. You also want …
Urinary Tract Conditions »

The common medical term for individuals who suffer from going to the bathroom during the night is nocturia. This is actually a symptom that plagues many people and can be caused by something that is simple and easily treated or a complex medical condition. For this reason, it is important not to self diagnose but to see your primary care physician to seek out an accurate diagnosis for the correct treatment protocol that will help you sleep through the night.
Frequent urination at night is defined as the sudden urge to urinate while sleeping. …
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Learning, Concentration »

Dyslexia affects more than 40 million American children and adults. Reading David presents an intimate look at the child behind the label of dyslexia and the mother who was desperate to help him.
Incorporating the direct and honest voice of her son, Reading David expresses a mother’s fear and hope, as well as the bewilderment and courage of a child who cannot learn along with his peers. It is the story of a journey that not only taught David to read, but … More >>
Reading David: A Mother and Son’s Journey Through the Labyrinth of Dyslexia
Stress & Relaxation »

Transcendental meditation was introduced in 1955 in India. It is a form of mantra meditation where the person practicing it repeats words, syllables, sounds or groups of words. The goal is to “create transformation” in the person’s life.
Started by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, transcendental meditation is considered to be the most easily recognizable and widely practiced method of meditation. The technique can be completed in as little as 20 minutes, twice a day. During the 1960s and 1970s this method of meditation became very popular with as many as a million people learning to practice it.
Many …
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Learning, Concentration »

This book was written for college students, their counselors and educators. Based on the real life experiences of seven adults who were interviewed as part of a research study, this book offers a vivid picture of how college students with ADD can cope and find success in school.
Readers will find information on the history, causes, and characteristics of ADD and methods of diagnosis and treatment.Practical information focuses on what students with ADD can d… More >>
Succeeding in College With Attention Deficit Disorders: Issues and Strategies for Students, …










