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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:41:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-and-memory-loss-tips-to-ensure-healthy-brain-functioning-during-the-aging-process/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-and-memory-loss-tips-to-ensure-healthy-brain-functioning-during-the-aging-process/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:00:54 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-and-memory-loss-tips-to-ensure-healthy-brain-functioning-during-the-aging-process/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-and-memory-loss-tips-to-ensure-healthy-brain-functioning-during-the-aging-process/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spinal-arthritis/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spinal-arthritis/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:42:10 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spinal-arthritis/ Arthritis is a generic medical term used to encompass over 100 different medical conditions that cause pain, swelling and inflammation, primarily in the joints. Arthritis in the spine is one form of arthritis that can be painful and debilitating. It often affects individuals who are age 40 or older. If left untreated these people suffer from physiological problems that result from muscle weakness, as well as depression and anxiety. The causes of spinal arthritis are, as yet, unknown. There are several theories about the origination of the symptoms ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/spinal-arthritis/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/varicose-veins-in-the-testicles/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/varicose-veins-in-the-testicles/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:13 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/varicose-veins-in-the-testicles/ Of the many different causes of male infertility is a varicocele and is also one of the most common. A varicocele is very simply a varicose vein that developed in the venous system of the testicles. Varicose veins in the testicles develop in much the same way that others do. This means that the one-way valves that control the blood flow in the veins are damaged and allow the blood to pool. This pooling will increase the temperature inside the scrotum, which causes poor circulation and decreased sperm production ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/varicose-veins-in-the-testicles/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homeopathic-treatments-for-varicose-veins/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homeopathic-treatments-for-varicose-veins/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:49:10 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homeopathic-treatments-for-varicose-veins/ The first sign of a varicose vein is swelling along the path the vein takes down the leg. After this most people notice bluish or reddish tinged coloring to the area as well as a swelling along the vein. These varicose veins are result of damaged one way valves that helped push the blood through the veins and on to the heart. When the valves become damaged the blood is able to pool within the veins and decreases the ability of the body to remove toxins and ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/homeopathic-treatments-for-varicose-veins/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:02:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/ When we think of losing hair, our thoughts turn to men. They are the ones who have the shiny dome later in life. But what about women who are having problems in this area? More and more are suffering from hair loss. For women, hair loss is particularly devastating. We think of our hair as our crowning glory. Without it we don’t feel beautiful anymore. It seems like vanity but to lose your hair and not have any grow back does affect your self-image. Hair loss in women is referred to as ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/hair-loss-in-women/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:35:01 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/ At this time the American Cancer Society estimates that 21% of the population are now smokers. Approximately 46 million adults smoke cigarettes and of those there are more men than women who smoke. Interestingly, education appears to be linked with smoking rates in those who have higher levels of education have low or rates of smoking. These numbers have declined significantly, almost in half since 1965 when 42% of the population smoked. Despite the education about the risks of smoking and the decline in recent years nearly 1 ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/problems-with-smoking/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/how-to-stop-smoking/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/how-to-stop-smoking/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:13:53 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/how-to-stop-smoking/ Faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of how to quit smoking many people just bow their heads and acknowledge defeat before even starting. However, with advances in technology as well as discoveries in herbal medications and smokeless cigarettes, most people are able to find a means or a method to quit smoking that fits within their lifestyle choices and their current abilities. Tobacco smoke contains over 200 known chemicals that cause cancer in animals and one of the most powerful addictive drugs known – nicotine. For some people it ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/how-to-stop-smoking/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eczema-treatment-the-use-of-uv-light/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eczema-treatment-the-use-of-uv-light/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:25:56 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eczema-treatment-the-use-of-uv-light/ There is a form of eczema treatment which does not require the patient suffering from the skin disease to take medications. Its called phototherapy or light therapy a treatment for certain skin conditions using artificial light wavelengths from the suns ultraviolet spectrum. Phototherapy involves the use of two kinds of UV light: UVA and UVB. Sometimes only one kind of UV light is used; other times, a combination of both is employed, of course depending on the recommendation of a specialist. It is prescribed by some doctors for patients with ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/eczema-treatment-the-use-of-uv-light/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/easy-steps-to-change-your-bad-food-habits/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/easy-steps-to-change-your-bad-food-habits/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:00 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/easy-steps-to-change-your-bad-food-habits/ We all have certain foods that we love to eat even when eating too much is bad. These are most often comfort foods that are hard to give up. If you are making food choices that aren’t the best, here are some suggestions for making changes. You have probably sabotaged your eating habits once or twice. You didn’t intend to but it just so happened that you had that last box of chocolate cookies in the cupboard. Since you know they are there, you’ll be more likely to reach for them ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/easy-steps-to-change-your-bad-food-habits/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/smoking-diseases/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/smoking-diseases/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:21:28 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/smoking-diseases/ Cigarette smoking is the most preventable cause of a multitude of illnesses, diseases and conditions that are known to scientists and doctors today. Cigarette smoking will account for more than 440,000 deaths of the more than 2.4 million who die every single year. Smokers have a higher risk of developing many different chronic disorders that are a result of the chemicals and nicotine ingested into the body during smoking. While the drug nicotine may be primarily responsible for the addiction to cigarettes there are over 2000 other chemicals that ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/smoking-diseases/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effects-of-diabetes/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effects-of-diabetes/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:03:43 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effects-of-diabetes/ Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder that causes damage to the body systems and organs through an increase the blood sugar level that is well above normal. This increase in blood sugar can be the result of two different types of diabetes. In type 1 diabetes the pancreas shuts down and no longer produces insulin while in type 2 diabetes influence continues to be produced but the body becomes resistant and can no longer use it. The changes to an individual’s health happen over years and can sometimes be attributed to ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effects-of-diabetes/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effect-of-low-blood-sugar/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effect-of-low-blood-sugar/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:22:25 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effect-of-low-blood-sugar/ One of the effects of diabetes is low blood sugar. In the case of a diabetic the body is not able to process blood sugar or glucose which subsequently damages bodily systems and organs. The treatment for this is to use oral hypoglycemic or injectable insulin which assists the body in producing energy by drawing glucose into the cellular system. The insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications require that the individual have a enough blood sugar upon which it will work. In some cases an individual will also have a condition ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effect-of-low-blood-sugar/feed/ 1 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reach-teach-children-addadhd/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reach-teach-children-addadhd/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:15:15 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=10666 Sandra Rief offers myriad real-life case studies, interviews, and student intervention plans for children with ADD/ADHD. In addition, the book contains best teaching practices and countless strategies for enhancing classroom performance for all types of students. This invaluable resource offers proven suggestions for: Engaging students’ attention and active participation Keeping students on-task and productive Preventing and managing b… More >> How To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reach-teach-children-addadhd/feed/ 6 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-skin-fighter/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-skin-fighter/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:12:51 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/beauty-skin-care/aging-skin-fighter/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/aging-skin-fighter/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/over-indulged-stomach-ache-blend/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/over-indulged-stomach-ache-blend/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 20:05:29 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1235 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/over-indulged-stomach-ache-blend/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/removing-ticks/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/removing-ticks/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 20:04:11 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/first-aid-injuries-bites/removing-ticks/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/removing-ticks/feed/ 0 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/common-myths-about-premature-ejaculation/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/common-myths-about-premature-ejaculation/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 04:20:45 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/mens-health/common-myths-about-premature-ejaculation/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/common-myths-about-premature-ejaculation/feed/ 3 http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/topical-antioxidant-fights-signs-of-aging/ http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/topical-antioxidant-fights-signs-of-aging/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2006 18:07:19 +0000 Dee http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=872 You’ve seen it on the news… you’ve read about it in magazines… People who have used it not only love it but are buying it again and again and again… racking up huge repeat sales at the cosmetic counters of high-end department stores. So what in the world is all the excitement about? The new “wonder” potion is called Idebenol (pronounced e-deb-in-all), from prestige skin cream developer S’vage Dermatologic Laboratories. But why are cosmetic “insiders” betting that Idebenol will not only make you look years younger but will breathe new life into ...]]> http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/topical-antioxidant-fights-signs-of-aging/feed/ 0